Now that the PS5 has officially released an update that allows for internal M.2 SSD expansion, it might be worthwhile for you to upgrade your storage. The Seagate Firecuda 530 and the WD Black SN850 are the most recommended SSD for this upgrade. Both models include pre-installed heatsinks for less hassle and meet all of the stiff requirements that Sony lays out for the best gaming experience on the PS5 console. They're currently both in stock.
The Seagate Firecuda 530 has been incredibly hard to find in stock, especially the model with the pre-installed heatsink. This is actually the first time we've seen this SSD actually orderable on Amazon. It's one of the most recommended SSDs for installing in a PS5 console. It's actually a bit faster than the WD SN850 (up to 7,300MB/s vs 7000MB/s) and the heatsink is designed by EKWB, a very well respected company that specializes in cooling PCs.
The Western Digital official storefront has all models of the SN850 SSD with heatsink in stock right now, and that includes the extremely hard to find 1TB model. This is currently the most popular (and probably the best) SSD to get for your PS5 storage upgrade. It's blazing fast drive with transfer speeds rated at up to 7,000 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface and it comes preinstalled with a heatsink. It's also confirmed by Western Digital themselves to be compatible with the PS5.
Save $70 and get the model without heatsink, then buy a cheap PS5 compatible heatsink on Amazon and put it on yourself (it's super easy). Putting a heatsink on an SSD on your own won't void any warranty. In most cases, the heatsinks are simply pressure-fit with a clip or stuck on with a removable adhesive. It will probably take you less than 10 minutes to do.
No I didn't mess up on the price. Select the PS5 controller charging station and check out. The final price (which you'll see at the last step of checkout BEFORE you pay) will be $2.20 after an $8.79 instant discount. You simply cannot beat this price. The item has over 3,000 reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating, so it's probably not a piece of junk.
Battlefield 2042 is out in less than 2 months (November 19). The open beta runs from October 8-9, but those of you who have preordered will have early access to the beta starting October 6. Green Man Gaming is offering an 18% discount on all three BF 2042 editions. All three will give you access to the beta, but the Gold and Ultimate editions will also grant you early access to the game itself as well as the Year 1 Season Pass.
Today the newest LG 65" 4K OLED TV has dropped to the lowest price we've ever seen. The LG C1 OLED TV improves upon last year's highly-rated CX model with an upgraded A9 Gen 4 processor that delivers slightly better image quality, better 4K scaling, and improved audio handling as well as a new webOS smart TV redesign. The C1 OLED TV also looks good when paired to a gaming PC with an RTX 30 series video card because it has HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K at 120Hz and G-SYNC. It's easily one of the best (if not the best) TVs on the market right now.
Everyone loves to order off Amazon, but technically Newegg has a slightly better deal on the 65" model. The price is the same, but you get a bonus $100 Newegg gift card and an extended 3rd party 3-year warranty.
LG just introduced a budget lineup of 2021 4K OLED TVs on the market, dubbed the "A1". This is great news because OLED TVs are some of the most expensive TVs you can buy, and for good reason: no other TV compares in terms of image quality. The A1 TV has virtually the identical image quality as the C1 TV. It also uses the latest WebOS smart TV software and includes the same Magic Remote. The main differences are the slower refresh rate (60Hz vs 120Hz), lack of VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and HDMI 2.0 (vs HDMI 2.1 on the LG C1). Unless you connect your TV up to a PC or you have a PS5 console and want to make use of 120Hz (which isn't available for the vast majority of games), you could probably save hundreds of dollars and do without these extra features.
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Seagate Firecuda 530 M.2 SSD with Heatsink
The Seagate Firecuda 530 has been incredibly hard to find in stock, especially the model with the pre-installed heatsink. This is actually the first time we've seen this SSD actually orderable on Amazon. It's one of the most recommended SSDs for installing in a PS5 console. It's actually a bit faster than the WD SN850 (up to 7,300MB/s vs 7000MB/s) and the heatsink is designed by EKWB, a very well respected company that specializes in cooling PCs.
WD Black SN850 M.2 SSD with Heatsink
The Western Digital official storefront has all models of the SN850 SSD with heatsink in stock right now, and that includes the extremely hard to find 1TB model. This is currently the most popular (and probably the best) SSD to get for your PS5 storage upgrade. It's blazing fast drive with transfer speeds rated at up to 7,000 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface and it comes preinstalled with a heatsink. It's also confirmed by Western Digital themselves to be compatible with the PS5.
The WD Black SN850 M.2 1TB SSD Without Heatsink Is $70 Cheaper Than the Same Model With Heatsink
Save $70 and get the model without heatsink, then buy a cheap PS5 compatible heatsink on Amazon and put it on yourself (it's super easy). Putting a heatsink on an SSD on your own won't void any warranty. In most cases, the heatsinks are simply pressure-fit with a clip or stuck on with a removable adhesive. It will probably take you less than 10 minutes to do.
Won't Last: PS5 Controller Charging Station for $3
No I didn't mess up on the price. Select the PS5 controller charging station and check out. The final price (which you'll see at the last step of checkout BEFORE you pay) will be $2.20 after an $8.79 instant discount. You simply cannot beat this price. The item has over 3,000 reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating, so it's probably not a piece of junk.
Early Beta for Battlefield 2049 for PC Starts October 6, Save 18% Off When You Preorder Your Copy
Battlefield 2042 is out in less than 2 months (November 19). The open beta runs from October 8-9, but those of you who have preordered will have early access to the beta starting October 6. Green Man Gaming is offering an 18% discount on all three BF 2042 editions. All three will give you access to the beta, but the Gold and Ultimate editions will also grant you early access to the game itself as well as the Year 1 Season Pass.
2021 LG C1 65" 4K OLED TV Price Drop
Today the newest LG 65" 4K OLED TV has dropped to the lowest price we've ever seen. The LG C1 OLED TV improves upon last year's highly-rated CX model with an upgraded A9 Gen 4 processor that delivers slightly better image quality, better 4K scaling, and improved audio handling as well as a new webOS smart TV redesign. The C1 OLED TV also looks good when paired to a gaming PC with an RTX 30 series video card because it has HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K at 120Hz and G-SYNC. It's easily one of the best (if not the best) TVs on the market right now.
2021 LG C1 4K OLED TVs with Free Newegg Credit
Everyone loves to order off Amazon, but technically Newegg has a slightly better deal on the 65" model. The price is the same, but you get a bonus $100 Newegg gift card and an extended 3rd party 3-year warranty.
New 2021 LG A1 4K OLED TV Models on Amazon
LG just introduced a budget lineup of 2021 4K OLED TVs on the market, dubbed the "A1". This is great news because OLED TVs are some of the most expensive TVs you can buy, and for good reason: no other TV compares in terms of image quality. The A1 TV has virtually the identical image quality as the C1 TV. It also uses the latest WebOS smart TV software and includes the same Magic Remote. The main differences are the slower refresh rate (60Hz vs 120Hz), lack of VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and HDMI 2.0 (vs HDMI 2.1 on the LG C1). Unless you connect your TV up to a PC or you have a PS5 console and want to make use of 120Hz (which isn't available for the vast majority of games), you could probably save hundreds of dollars and do without these extra features.
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