Samsung slide suggests that they will create the SSDs used within next-gen consoles
Samsung slide suggests that they will create the SSDs used within next-gen consoles
Samsung has hinted that they will be powering the next-generation of console NVMe SSDs, releasing a slide which mentions the “SSD era in game consoles 2020” and the creation of “optimised NVMe” storage devices. Samsung says that an “SSD is required for proper game play”, stating that game loading delays from HDDs causes stutter and lag.
The slide below also clearly shows a Sony PlayStation 4 console, further hinting that Samsung will create the SSDs used in Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles. This makes sense, given Samsung’s status as the world’s largest NAND producer, which grants them more than enough volume to accommodate the production of Sony’s next-generation consoles.
The next-generation of consoles will use SSD-grade storage to deliver faster loading times and enhanced asset streaming in next-generation gaming titles. This will enable faster movement in open-world titles and enhanced loading times for next-generation and previous generation (through backwards compatibility) games.
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