Overview

• Samsung’s 990 EVO Plus has dropped to an all‑time low, with the 4TB model at $199 and the 1TB at $59.99 on Amazon during the event.
• Per‑gigabyte pricing has slid to about 5 cents for select 4TB drives and roughly 6 cents for certain 8TB models, marking rare value across capacities.
• Western Digital’s WD_Black SN850X 8TB is available near $515–$540 at Newegg with combo savings, offering a fast PCIe 4.0 option that fits PS5.
• Handheld‑sized M.2 2230 SSDs hit record lows, including Crucial’s P310 2TB at $121.99, though Steam Deck hardware caps installed drives to PCIe 3.0 speeds.
• Entry‑level PCIe 5.0 pricing has tightened against Gen4, highlighted by Crucial’s P510 1TB at $80, with outlets stressing these are limited‑time, stock‑sensitive promotions that could reverse as AI demand and tariffs lift costs.