ADATA has released a new M.2 solid state drive that is advertised to be fully compatible with the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.
To find out how you can install this SSD, you can take a look this tutorial from Seeking Tech.
How to insert the ADATA Premium SSD for PS5
To properly insert the ADATA Premium SSD for PS5, you need to take the following steps:
Before we begin, it is important to note that this guide will be based on the following products:
- 1TB ADATA Premium PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD for PS5 (APSFG-1T-CSUS)
- 2TB ADATA Premium PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD for PS5 (APSFG-2T-CSUS)
1. To start off make sure you apply the included heatspreader to the ADATA Premium solid state drive if oyu haven’t done so already. Otherwise, you will risk overheating your SSD and game system.
2. If you use the Premium SSD before, then we recommend transferring any important files you have stored on it. Otherwise, these files will be deleted when you format the drive for use with the PS5.
3. Once you are ready, unplug the HDMI cable, power cable, USB cable and other accessories you have attached to your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 console.
4. If you have the stand installed, then make sure you remove it from the system as well.
5. After detaching everything from the console, lay it down so that the PS logo on the outer cover is facing downwards.
6. You should also make sure that the back of the system, which has the HDMI port, is facing towards you.
7. From your point of view, place your right hand on the bottom right corner of the outer case and then your left hand on the top left corner of the outer case.
8. Lift the outer cover up using your right hand from the bottom right corner and then slide it to the left in order to remove it.
9. With the cover remove, find the M.2 docking bay, which should have a rectangular metal cover.
10. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screw holding the metal cover in place.
11. You then need to remove the metal cover to gain access to the M.2 docking bay of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.
12. In the docking bay, remove the screw and spacer inside of it.
13. Next, place the previously removed spacer into the “80” slot in the docking bay.
14. Insert your 1TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 or 2TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 into the M.2 slot of your system from a diagonally upwards position.
15. With the solid state drive inserted, tilt the other end down to the motherboard of the system.
16. Use the screw you previously removed in Step #12 to fastened the SSD in place.
17. Put the metal cover of the docking bay back and then use the screw you removed from Step #10 to secure it.
18. Put the outer cover back on by sliding it from the left to the right.
How to format the ADATA Premium SSD for PS5
In order to format the ADATA Premium SSD for PS5, you need to do the following:
1. If you haven’t done so already, reattach your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system to the HDMI cable, power cable, stand and other accessories that you previously removed.
2. With everything reattached, turn on your console.
3. During the boot up process, you should see a message about M.2 SSD Storage.
4. In this screen, press the PS button on your DualSense to be able to use it.
5. Once you gain control, select the Format M.2 SSD option.
6. After the formatting process has completed, you should see the tested sequential read speed of your 1TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 or 2TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5.
7. Select OK to complete the formatting process and head to the home screen.
Where to find ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 in the system menus
To find where you have direct access to your ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 in the system menus, you need to take the following steps:
1. From the home screen, select the gear cog icon located on the top right corner of the menu to go into Settings.
2. In Settings, select Storage from the list.
3. After getting to the Storage menu, select M.2 SSD Storage on the left column.
4. On the right side in the same Storage menu, you should see your 1TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5 or 2TB ADATA Premium SSD for PS5.
5. You can use this same Storage menu to transfer games between the internal SSD and the ADATA Premium SSD or versa. You can also delete data, reformat the storage drive and change the default game installation location.