SanDisk (WDC) Launches 8TB PS5 SSD at $2,960, Exceeding Console Price

SanDisk, a Western Digital (WDC) brand, launched an 8TB SSD for Sony's PlayStation 5 on June 17, 2026, priced at $3,699.99, or $2,959.99 with an online discount. The accessory's cost significantly exceeds the $899 price of a PlayStation 5 Pro console, highlighting the escalating prices of memory components across the consumer electronics sector. The 8TB SSD's discounted price is over three times that of a PS5 Pro, which includes 2TB of built-in storage and saw its price increase in April 2026 due to memory costs. This pricing strategy by SanDisk suggests the broader consumer electronics industry continues to absorb rising memory component expenses. Sony stated in recent earnings calls that it has largely locked in memory prices for 2026, but implied potential future console price adjustments if current market trends persist.