I tried an INCOMPATIBLE drive with the PS5

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Sony recently launched their first Beta system update for the PS5, which added high speed M.2 SSD storage expansion support. Some journalists have been quick to criticize this as being too difficult... but does Microsoft's Xbox really have the better solution here, or was Sony right all along?


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Seagate FireCuda 530
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Samsung 980 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD (specifically the pro, non-pro is gen 3 and will not work)
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Intro: Laszlo - Supernova
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:12 The benefits and drawbacks of choice
2:39 Microsoft's offering
3:13 How about internal storage?
3:42 Drive requirements
4:09 How to install an M.2 SSD into the PS5
5:38 Note about heatisnks
6:35 Games only note
7:32 Gameplay
9:11 What happens if we install an incompatible drive?
10:13 Using a drive that doesn't meet the minimum speed
10:27 Linus Drop Tips
10:30 Using a drive that doesn't meet the minimum speed
12:45 How can this be made easier for consumers?
14:32 Conclusion