The RAM shortage claims another victim as PS5 SSD prices rocket — here's why now is the worst time to buy and what to do instead

If you thought console gamers were safe from the ongoing RAM shortage, then I'm afraid to say that you were sorely mistaken.

Sure, the price of a shiny new PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't shot up just yet (though Nintendo has warned that it's monitoring the situation), but we're already seeing the cost of some key accessories rising rapidly.

If you were in the market for one of the best SSDs for PS5, then you're in a tough spot. Prices have skyrocketed across the board at online retailers like Amazon with our most recommended models like the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink up more than 80% (that's an increase to an eye-watering $319.99 from the somewhat more reasonable rate of around $170 in November last year).