Tuesday, August 27th 2024
Lexar Announces PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD for PlayStation 5
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. Delivering blazing performance of 7400 MB/s max read and 6500 MB/s max write, this SSD is made to live up to hardcore gamers' demands, ensuring reduced load times and seamless gameplay. Tested and approved for the PS5, this drive provides additional storage and allows gamers to play directly from the drive, so they don't need to transfer or delete files from their consoles. The included heatsink, optimized for PS5, allows the console to maintain peak performance and power efficiency. With capacity up to 8 TB, users can store about 150+ AAA games and an endurance rating of 6400 TBW offers assurance about the drive's stability.
The PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can also be used for PC gaming. It features HMB and SLC Dynamic cache which deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.
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Lexar
The PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can also be used for PC gaming. It features HMB and SLC Dynamic cache which deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.
"The PLAY 2280 SSD is the perfect companion for the PS5, offering lots of additional storage, the ability to play directly from the drive, and the performance that gamers demand," said Sherry Chiang, Product Marketing Manager.The Play 2280 SSD is compatible with the PS5, laptops and desktop computers. The 4 TB model is available now for an MSRP of $379.99. The 2 TB and 8 TB will be available in Q4, 2024.
5 Comments on Lexar Announces PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD for PlayStation 5
I don't have a PS5, but I do run an 850x in my mini-me box, with only a graphene strip over the controller & a small fan, and it does just fine at 45-50c :)