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Your speed boost starts here: Storage solutions for every gamer

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No one likes staring at a loading screen when they could be mid-race or crushing boss fights. Sandisk has exactly what every handheld fanatic, console purist, or PC power user needs for storage that can be the difference between “game on” and “game over.” Sandisk has built a lineup of storage solutions tailored to every type of gamer and they’re delivering more than just extra space. This is your next competitive edge.

Gamers on the go: Sandisk microSD™ Express Card

Handheld gaming is more than a side hustle, it’s full-on, high-performance play, and the SANDISK microSD Express Card is ready to deliver. Compatible with popular gaming handhelds, this card boasts SSD-level performance in a tiny microSD Express format. With up to 4.4x faster read speeds than its fastest microSD traditional UHS-I cards3 and a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, this means seriously snappy load times.

Bonus points? It’s incredibly durable. Waterproof, temperature-proof, and even x-ray-proof,4 it’s built for the journey in your backpack, pocket, or wherever adventure takes you.

Gamers who want to future proof their rig: WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD

Ready to tame 4K textures and AI workloads? The WD_BLACK™ SN8100 NVMe SSD is what future-ready rigs are made of. Featuring next-gen PCIe Gen 5.0, this internal SSD rockets to read speeds of up to 14,900MB/s. That’s more than double what Sandisk’s Gen 4.0 SSDs offered and perfect for massive game installs, high-resolution content, and AI-driven projects.

This combines speed with space. With up to 4TB1 of capacity, you won’t have to sacrifice your library just to make room for the next big game.

PC gamers who want to upgrade without breaking the bank: WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD

Not looking to sell your GPU to afford faster storage? The WD_BLACK SN7100 strikes a perfect balance of price and power. With up to 7,250MB/s read speeds (1TB – 2TB)2 and up to 4TB1 of space, this Gen 4.0 SSD is ideal for upgrading your laptop or handheld gaming PC without breaking the bank.

It’s ready for high-speed gaming, frequent updates, and the rise of AI-enhanced gameplay. This is a smart pick for gamers who want performance without the premium.

PlayStation gamers who want more space for their games: SANDISK Extreme® Portable SSD for PlayStation® 5 Console and PC

This SSD offers up to 2TB1 of storage in a slick, PlayStation-wrapped shell. Officially licensed and engineered for PlayStation consoles and PCs, it enables fast transfer speeds and even lets you play your PlayStation PC games directly off the drive when connected to a PC.

It’s pocket-sized, rugged, and ready to roll. This is your go-to for PlayStation players who want to expand their game library in style.

Xbox gamers who want to grow their digital library: WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox

Expand your Xbox experience with the WD_BLACK C50. Designed for seamless integration with Xbox Series X|S, this expansion card with up to 2TB1 of storage leverages the Xbox Velocity Architecture.

Translation: Lightning-fast load times, quick resume support, and zero compromises on performance.

From pocket-sized performance to future-forward flash, Sandisk is making sure gamers stay ahead.

1 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
2 1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
3 Based on internal testing with the SANDISK PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 128GB-512GB SANDISK Extreme PRO UHS-I microSDXC card with SANDISK Professional PRO-READER SD & microSD. Performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.
4 Card only. See product packaging or www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information and limitations.

SANDISK and SANDISK Extreme are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sandisk Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. WD_BLACK is a registered trademark or trademark of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C LLC. The NVMe word mark is a trademark of NVM Express, Inc. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. PCIe® is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. Xbox is a registered trademark or trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.

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