Lexar Launches Internal SSD Built to Work Perfectly on PlayStation 5 Entertainment Consoles

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Jul 30, 2025, 12:30 ET

Engineered to give PS5 gamers additional capacity with exceptional performance at a great value

Key Features

Designed to match and enhance the PS5 gaming experience
Exceptional performance of 7000MB/s max read and 6000MB/s max write^1,2
Tested and approved storage for the PS5® console
4TB capacity lets you store about 100+ AAA games³
Users can play games directly from the drive

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the Lexar^® PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 4TB SSD. This drive delivers 7000MB/s max read and 6000MB/s max write speeds^1,2 to reduce load times and deliver seamless gameplay on PlayStation 5 consoles.

Built to complement the PS5, the Lexar^® PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 4TB SSD enhances the gaming experience unique heatsink that helps maintain optimal performance during intense gaming sessions and, with 4TB of additional storage, the drive can hold up to 100 AAA games.³

Lexar® PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 4TB SSD is available exclusively online at Costco.com

"If you're a gamer who needs storage to keep up with your growing library, the Lexar PLAY 2280 SE SSD provide the performance, space, and reliability you need to jump into action quickly and with a competitive edge" said Joey Lopez, Director of Brand Marketing.

The Lexar^® PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 SSD is tested and approved storage for your PS5 console and is available exclusively online at Costco.com in 4TB for an MSRP of $224.99.

Lexar is also excited to bring its award-winning SSD, the Lexar® NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, available online at Costco.com as well. It features read speeds up to 7400MB/s to improve load times while optimizing power efficiency for extended battery life. It is available at Costco.com in 4TB for an MSRP of $219.99.

Availability
Lexar® PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 SSD: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-play-2280-se-pcie-4-0-ssd/
Lexar® NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-nm790-m-2-2280-pcie-gen-4x4-nvme-ssd/

About Lexar
For more than 25 years, Lexar has been trusted as a leading global brand of memory solutions. Our award-winning lineup includes memory cards, USB Flash Drives, card readers, solid-state drives, and DRAM. With so many options, it's easy to find the right Lexar solution to fit your needs.

Disclosures

¹Up to 7000MB/s read, 6000MB/s write. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
²Due to PS5 limitations, maximum speed is capped at 6300MB/s when used with the PS5.
³Based on 36GB average game size.

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