Black Friday sales have slashed prices on SSDs essential for PC and console gamers needing more storage space. Highlights include the Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD at $168 and Crucial P310 models starting at $80 for 1TB. These deals provide fast transfer speeds and compatibility with PS5, Xbox, and other platforms.
Overview of Key Deals
Black Friday 2025 features significant discounts on solid-state drives (SSDs), making high-capacity storage more accessible for gamers. SSDs have evolved into affordable upgrades for PCs and consoles like the PS5, where modern games demand substantial space. Prices for 1TB to 4TB models range from $70 to $240, down from original listings, with options for internal NVMe drives, external portables, and console-specific expansions.
Top SSD Discounts
The Samsung T7 2TB external SSD is available for $168, a 68% reduction from its $399 launch price and $20 off its recent $187 tag. It offers read/write speeds up to 1,050MB/s, allowing 4K movie transfers in under a minute, and includes AES 256-bit encryption and cross-platform compatibility with Windows, Mac, Android, and consoles. Only the gray color remains in stock on Amazon.
For internal upgrades, the Crucial P310 1TB NVMe SSD is $80 (from $109), with read/write speeds up to 7,100/6,000MB/s, ideal for PS5 and PC. The 2TB version is $135 (from $178), while the 4TB model hits $240 (from $328). Other notables include the Seagate 2TB Game Drive for PS5 at $170 (from $215) and WD Black SN850P 1TB at $130 (from $159).
SanDisk's 2TB external SSD drops to $179 (from $250 launch, usual $209), with 1,050MB/s reads and IP65 dust/water resistance, plus 3-meter drop protection.
Additional Options
Gamers on Xbox Series X|S can grab Seagate expansion cards, like the 2TB at $200 (from $260). For handhelds, microSD deals include Samsung EVO Select 512GB for Switch/Steam Deck at $33 (from $47). Heatsinks, such as Sabrent's PS5 model, are $10 (from $14).
These limited-time offers emphasize value, with capacities fitting large game libraries—e.g., 2TB holds about 50 hours of 4K video or hundreds of titles. Availability may vary, so check retailers like Amazon promptly.