Lexar’s 2TB heatsink PLAY 2280 PS5 SSD just hit its best price of the year at $149.50 ($80 off)

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We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Lexar’s 2TB PLAY 2280 Gen 4 internal SSD down to $149.49 shipped. This particular drive hit the scene in September last year carrying a $230 price tag, and today’s deal takes $80 off its usual going rate to mark one of the best prices we have tracked for it. This is the lowest we’ve seen this model fetch this year, and it’s now within $5 of its all-time low. You can also get 4TB and 8TB variants of this SSD and they’re both discounted right now as well with up to 22% off. Head below for more details.

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The Lexar PLAY 2280 SSD is built specifically for the PlayStation 5 and is available in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities. It ranks among the fastest Gen 4 drives on the market, offering read and write speeds of up to 7,400MB/s. As a PCIe 4.0 SSD with a 2280 M.2 form factor, it also works seamlessly with desktops and laptops that support this slot type, meaning you can use this with more than the PS5. Plus, it includes a built-in heatsink, so there’s no need to buy one separately.

If you’d rather get your hands on an external drive or if you want additional storage, SanDisk’s latest PS5 SSD is also down at $117 right now. This fairly new model with a Type-C connector is a durable external drive and is down from its usual price of $157.

Lexar PLAY 2280 Gen 4 SSD features:

• Designed to coordinate with your PS5, the Lexar PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD is made to enhance your gaming experience.
• 7400MB/s max read and 6500MB/s max write speeds ensure reduced load times and deliver seamless gameplay.
• Tested and approved storage for your PS5 console, this SSD allows you to play games right off the drive. There’s no need to transfer or delete games from your console.
• Include a unique heatsink for effortless installation and enhanced cooling during intense gaming sessions.
• Lexar PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can be used not only for PS5 but also for PC gaming. HMB and SLC Dynamic cache deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.