A PS5-compatible choice should be a Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD with a heatsink, then checked against current SA stock. Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is noted around R4,648, and the Seagate Game Drive 5TB around R4,999 is a separate external-storage option, both stock dependent.
ADATA LEGEND 900 1TB at R948 suits PS5 owners who want a named 1TB upgrade without stretching into premium pricing. For an ssd shortlist, start with the models that are clearly identified and priced, then decide whether the console needs value capacity or a higher-end drive.
The ADATA LEGEND 900 1TB at R948 is the cleanest first pick here because the 1TB spec is explicit and the price is low enough for a practical console storage upgrade. It is the one to look at when the goal is adding room for installed games without turning the upgrade into a full premium build decision.
WD Blue SN5000 at R998 is the nearby alternative if you prefer the WD Blue SN5000 line and only need a PS5-ready M.2 option from the current shortlist. The price sits close to the ADATA LEGEND 900 1TB, so the real choice is whether you want the explicitly stated 1TB ADATA option or the WD Blue SN5000 model name at R998.
For a PS5 sitting in a lounge TV unit, ADATA LEGEND 900 1TB at R948 makes the most sense as the everyday storage pick because the 1TB spec is clear and the price stays controlled. Samsung 990 PRO at R4,648 is the premium-labelled option, but it costs far more, so it suits buyers who specifically want the Samsung 990 PRO name rather than the cheapest available upgrade.
Ready to choose the right SSD? Use WD Blue SN5000 at R998 as the ssd shortlist benchmark, then check whether its listed spec matches the space, workload, and upgrade path.
For PS5-compatible internal expansion, choose the M.2 SSD category; a single external drive is the wrong lane for installed PS5 gameplay.
Compatibility comes first: the drive needs Gen4 NVMe M.2 support with a heatsink before price or capacity becomes useful.
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB at around R4,648 is the listed PS5-style M.2 option, with live availability still needing confirmation.
Availability matters after compatibility, because a correct listed drive still has to be in stock when an SA buyer orders.
Avoid treating every fast external SSD as PS5 internal expansion, since the console needs the correct M.2 drive type.
A cheaper external drive only makes sense for storage overflow, not for the PS5-compatible M.2 slot.
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