Overview
- SanDisk revealed its officially licensed Optimus GX PRO PS5 SSDs in mid-June, listing the 8TB model at roughly $2,960 with a crossed-out full price near $3,700 while one outlet reported a $3,828.99 figure.
- The announced price tiering is 1TB $379.99, 2TB $759.99, 4TB $1,499.99 and 8TB about $2,960, and SanDisk’s listings remain public with no sign of immediate price cuts or policy changes.
- Gamers and forum users immediately criticized the pricing online, noting the Optimus GX PRO’s specs and dimensions closely match the older WD_BLACK SN850X and calling the cost a poor value.
- Reporting and industry sources point to a broader component-cost crisis driven by AI datacentre demand; Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said storage prices have risen multiple times over recent periods and called the situation a crisis for console makers.
- The price jump is stark against past listings — Kotaku cites an 8TB WD_BLACK heatsink at about $579.99 in November 2024 — and analysts warn higher component costs may keep hardware pricetags elevated and limit supply for consumers.