Once you're up-to-date, installation of a PS5 SSD is fairly straightforward. Sony recommends a #1 Phillips or crosshead screwdriver, but this isn't rocket science.

The PS5 doesn't have much internal storage to boast of, however, it can be expanded with an M.2 SSD that can be placed inside the console.

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Want to install an SSD into your PS5 console? Here's our handy guide onhow to install an M.2 SSD into a PS5, making the whole process simple.

Luckily, you can add a heatsink like the Sabrent M.2. NVMe PS5 heatsink to any SSD you install into the PS5, giving you that much-needed extra heat dissipation.

Need help installing your SSD in your PS5? The process is pretty simple--though it’s not quite as easy as plugging it into a port on the face of the console.

Installing the internal SSD is a bit more complicated than simply plugging it into a port on the back of the console, so be sure to check out our PS5 SSD installation guide if you need help.

The Orico 1TB SSD boasts speeds of up to 7,400MB/s.

Installing an extra SSD into your PS5 console is similarly easy, and really does only take a matter of minutes. In fact, the hardest part is managing to pop off the PS5’s plastic face plates.

We've picked out all the best PS5 SSD deals so you can easily expand your console's storage with minimal hassle.