Sony has released detailed specs and instructions for adding an M.2 SSD to your PlayStation 5. It depends on a beta version of the system software for now, but the steps for installing the drive will stay the same. Bonus: Learn how to swap the heatsink on your SSD too!

0:00 How to install an M.2 SSD in your PS5
1:01 Update your PS5 System Software
2:27 Open the PS5 case
4:02 Swap the SSD heatsink (if needed)
5:41 Insert the SSD and close up the case
6:16 Format the new SSD and test it out
7:13 How to use your PS5's new SSD

Products mentioned in this video:
Corsair MP600 Pro Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD: https://bit.ly/3D0dPGw
MICRO CONNECTORS M.2 2280 SSD Low-Profile Heat Sink Ki: https://bit.ly/3ggjTkj
PlayStation 5 Console: https://bit.ly/3iWXzxM
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PlayStation®5 System Software Beta Program sign-up
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Need more PS5 storage? Here's how to pick the right M.2 SSD
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