Lexar’s brand new 2TB heatsink PLAY 2280 PS5 SSD just hit its best price ever at $145 ($85 off)

We just spotted a solid deal on Amazon that drops Lexar’s new 2TB PLAY 2280 Gen 4 internal SSD down to $144.98 shipped. This particular drive hit the scene in September carrying a $230 price tag, and today’s deal lands as its first big price drop. You’re now looking at a solid $85 discount on its launch price, which marks the lowest we have tracked for this PS5-ready SSD with heatsink. It’s among the fastest PCIe Gen 4 SSDs out there right now, and you can learn more about it below.

This new Lexar PLAY 2280 SSD is specifically designed for the PlayStation 5 console, and it comes in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB storage variants. It’s among the fastest drives out there on the market boasting read and write speeds of up to 7,400MB/s and 6,500MB/s, respectively. It’s a standard PCIe 4.0 SSD in the 2280 form factor, so it’s compatible with desktops and laptops with a 2280 M.2 slot. It also comes with a heatsink out of the box, meaning you can use it without having to worry about getting one separately.

Amazon also has Lexar’s 2TB ARMOR 700 portable SSD down at $169 today. It’s a rugged unit with an IP66 rating and transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, and it’s down from its usual price of $195.

Lexar PLAY 2280 Gen 4 SSD features:

• Designed to coordinate with your PS5, the Lexar PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD is made to enhance your gaming experience.
• 7400MB/s max read and 6500MB/s max write speeds ensure reduced load times and deliver seamless gameplay.
• Tested and approved storage for your PS5 console, this SSD allows you to play games right off the drive. There’s no need to transfer or delete games from your console.
• Include a unique heatsink for effortless installation and enhanced cooling during intense gaming sessions.
• Lexar PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can be used not only for PS5 but also for PC gaming. HMB and SLC Dynamic cache deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.

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