My game library is finally hitting that limit, and I’m looking to upgrade the storage on both my PS5 and my older PS4 Pro. For the PS5, I’m specifically looking for an internal M.2 NVMe that meets the Sony speed requirements—something like the WD_BLACK SN850X—but I'm a bit confused if I should buy one with a pre-installed heatsink or DIY it. As for the PS4, I just want a reliable external SSD to help shorten those brutal loading times. My total budget is around $200 for both. Does anyone have specific brand recommendations that offer the best 'bang for your buck' right now without sacrificing performance?
In my experience, just buy WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink to skip the DIY hassle, plus Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD for PS4. Fits ur budget pretty perfectly! gl