External USB drives connected to a PlayStation 5 can archive PS4 and PS5 game installs, store screenshots and video clips, and transfer media to a computer, though not all functions work simultaneously on one drive. Game archiving requires a USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) drive between 250GB and 8TB, formatted specifically as USB Extended Storage, which erases existing data and can't be used with a hub. Screenshots and clips instead require a standard exFAT or FAT32 formatted drive, meaning separate drives are needed for games versus media.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Amazon is selling Samsung's recently launched 990 M.2 SSD in its 2TB capacity for $329, down from its $529 list price. The 990 is a QLC-based drive built on Samsung's PiccoloQ controller and V9 flash, positioned below the 990 Pro and Gen 5 9100 Pro. Amazon is also discounting the 990 Pro 2TB to $409 and the Gen 5 9100 Pro 2TB to $415.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-25
A Tom's Guide tech writer compiled a list of 15 affordable gadgets currently discounted to under $50, including items as cheap as under $25, that they personally own and use. Among the featured deals is Rosewill's NVMe M.2 SSD Cloner, now $36.09 (28% off its $49.99 price) on Amazon, which lets users clone or transfer drives via a 20 Gbps USB-C connection without extra enclosures or software.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon is currently discounting several SUIDEK external CD/DVD drives that double as multi-port hubs and storage docks. Models range from $28.79 to $39.99 and vary in extras, including a SATA 2.5-inch drive dock, an M.2 NVMe SSD dock, SD/TF card readers, and USB-A/USB-C hub ports. All models read and write CD and DVD media at up to 24X and 8X speeds respectively and support a wide range of Windows, Linux, and macOS versions.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro mini PC utilizes a mobile-grade Intel Core Ultra 7 265H processor and supports memory and storage upgrades through its SO-DIMM and M.2 slots. Its compact design makes it suitable for space-constrained setups, but performance and upgradeability vary depending on configuration and additional components. Integrated graphics suffice for basic tasks, but demanding workloads may require more powerful hardware.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-05
Sharge has unveiled the Disk Pro 2, a follow-up to its popular Disk Pro external SSD, this time allowing users to install their own M.2 drives up to 8TB in 2230, 2242, or 2280 sizes. The device comes in two variants: a Lite version with HDMI 2.0 output and a 5W minimum power draw, and an Ultra version with HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K@144Hz or 8K@30Hz, a faster card reader, and just 1.5W minimum power consumption. Both models include active cooling, magnetic attachment, and 80W passthrough charging.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-11
A shopper known as @whateversunnyfinds bought a $30 Asus Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 4 expansion card at Kuwait City's Souq-al-Juma flea market and discovered three 2TB Samsung 980 Pro SSDs concealed beneath its heatsink. Each drive currently retails for roughly $400-$500, meaning the find could be worth $1,300-$1,500 despite one of the card's four M.2 slots being empty.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-07
Tom's Hardware has released a step-by-step guide explaining how to install an M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in a PlayStation 5 to expand storage capacity in 2026. The guide notes that such upgrades are now essential as AAA games grow larger and Sony moves away from physical discs, and confirms that installation with a compatible drive will not void the console's warranty. It also recommends drives like the WD Black SN850X and Samsung 990 Pro, both rated for sequential speeds above 5,500 MB/s.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-03
Mini PCs use laptop-grade components that are largely non-upgradable, with CPUs and GPUs typically soldered directly to the motherboard. Even RAM and storage, when replaceable, use compact SO-DIMM and M.2 formats, and many budget models solder these too, eliminating upgrade paths entirely. Limited internal space also restricts I/O and expansion options like extra ports or drive bays.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-24
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