Just get a cheap external USB drive then. But if you want an internal solution, this deal is fine.
When just comparing the product and not declaring the console wars over, this doesn't equate. Both consoles accept external USB storage, whereas Xbox's storage solution is proprietary, still a bit external, and more expensiveredflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ With Microsoft buying up big name developers and not requiring PCIe 4.0 drives, plus the XSX being easier to source, and Gamepass being great...
It's a hard sell for this drive on the basis of the PS5 alone.
It's a great workstation drive though, and if it's an ATL, that's something in this price environment.
$279 is actually the sale. $299 most places and from Microsoft.BernardRyder wrote: ↑ When just comparing the product and not declaring the console wars over, this doesn't equate. Both consoles accept external USB storage, whereas Xbox's storage solution is proprietary, still a bit external, and more expensive
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S 1TB Solid State Drive - NVMe Expansion SSD for Xbox Series X|S (STJR1000400) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08K3S6WJM/ref ... UTF8&psc=1
$279 and I don't know if it's ever gone on sale
Oh strange it doesn't indicate it being on sale in the Amazon page I linked, must be Amazon's regular price thentietherope wrote: ↑ $279 is actually the sale. $299 most places and from Microsoft.
I've been tracking it for a while and it's normally $289 on Amazon.BernardRyder wrote: ↑ Oh strange it doesn't indicate it being on sale in the Amazon page I linked, must be Amazon's regular price then
$160 vs $240 isn't nearly half though. It's 50% more, not 100%. Experience varies, but a lot of people indicate you still want to buy a heatsink for the S70 as the one included isn't all that great.codex119 wrote: ↑This drive is way too overpriced. Just get the s70 blade for near half the price and near the same performance.
https://www.amazon.ca/XPG-1TB-GAMMIX-Bl ... 201&sr=8-2
This has a heatsink from the factory. Not a fair comparison. This drive without a heatsink also goes for $190 to $199 often enough.PrinceGKRQ wrote: ↑ 980 plus was $199 Boxing Day for 1TB for better performance. Cold deal.
I have both and the sn850 performers better in most tasks.PrinceGKRQ wrote: ↑ 980 plus was $199 Boxing Day for 1TB for better performance. Cold deal.
Cheap drives are great to use for short-term use, and they usually fail the longer you use them or how often you use them. The speeds on more inexpensive drives also tend to perform worse when you start filling up the drive. Plus, when you're dealing with a warranty claim, their support is generally non-existent too. If you plan to keep a PS5 for quite a while, it is better to go with a more reputable brand and paying a bit of more for peace of mind.codex119 wrote: ↑ This drive is way too overpriced. Just get the s70 blade for near half the price and near the same performance.
https://www.amazon.ca/XPG-1TB-GAMMIX-Bl ... 201&sr=8-2
Nah, you'll be fine, these are PS5 games which you can re-download from the cloud. For a dedicated workstation, maybe consider the premium SN850jetertmac wrote: ↑ Cheap drives are great to use for short-term use, and they usually fail the longer you use them or how often you use them. The speeds on more inexpensive drives also tend to perform worse when you start filling up the drive. Plus, when you're dealing with a warranty claim, their support is generally non-existent too. If you plan to keep a PS5 for quite a while, it is better to go with a more reputable brand and paying a bit of more for peace of mind.
Hot for those who are looking for a 1TB NVME right now for their PS5.PrinceGKRQ wrote: ↑980 plus was $199 Boxing Day for 1TB for better performance. Cold deal.
And there's the rub...redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Nah, you'll be fine, these are PS5 games which you can re-download from the cloud. For a dedicated workstation, maybe consider the premium SN850
The S70 fits the bill nicely, we're early in the life cycle, so ADATA has not nerfed the components yet.
He's giving good advice.
If you can afford both, get both consoles, live the dream. Get a 4.0 drive while you're at it, for the PS5.redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ With Microsoft buying up big name developers and not requiring PCIe 4.0 drives, plus the XSX being easier to source, and Gamepass being great...
It's a hard sell for this drive on the basis of the PS5 alone.
It's a great workstation drive though, and if it's an ATL, that's something in this price environment.
