Console or handheld support
Samsung lists game consoles among compatible devices but names no PS5 testing. Its USB speed and capacity meet Sony's published requirements, and Sony says not every device is guaranteed to work.
Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 2TB
A rugged general-purpose USB SSD. It meets Sony's published USB requirements on paper but is not a licensed PlayStation product.
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2TB, black
2TB, black
What works. What doesn't.
Speed
Samsung lists up to 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Capacity limits
2TB is within Sony's 250GB to 8TB USB limit.
Installation
Ships with USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables. Sony requires a direct connection, not a hub.
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