Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB SSD Sale: Ideal for PS5 and Gaming PCs

Samsung’s latest storage innovation, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, is now available at a compelling price of just $129.99. This represents a significant discount—lower in fact than what was seen during Black Friday—and offers incredible value for both PC gamers and PlayStation 5 users alike.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds reaching 6,300 MB/s, surpassing Sony’s minimum performance requirements for PS5 expansion storage. It's not only faster than the standard 990 Evo but also provides an impressive alternative to the more expensive 990 Pro. The main distinction lies in its DRAM-less design, which doesn’t impact performance on the PS5 thanks to HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology that efficiently leverages your system RAM when needed.

This makes it an ideal choice for gamers who want high-speed storage without paying a premium. While there is no preinstalled heatsink, the drive features a modern, single-sided design that generates less heat and is power-efficient—perfect for tight console spaces like the PS5. That said, adding a heatsink as an optional upgrade can provide added peace of mind without any real downside other than a small additional cost.

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