R-TYPE FINAL 2 | The latest work of the legendary shooter game ‟R-Type Final 2” kicks off
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November 4, 2022
Resource DLC «Pilot Support/ Special Training Packs» Now Available for Download/ Purchase
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October 29, 2022
DLC «R-Type Final 2: Homage Stage Set 9» goes live
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October 29, 2022
Patch (Ver. 1.4.2) Release Notes
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October 27, 2022
Announcing the launch of the official website for «R-Type Final 3 Evolved», the latest title for PS5
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October 27, 2022
Announcing the launch of the official website for the sci-fi simulation game ”R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos”
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September 25, 2022
DLC «R-Type Final 2: Homage Stage Set 8» will go live
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September 25, 2022
Patch (Ver.
1.4.1) Release Notes
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September 16, 2022
«R-Type Final 2» Photo Contest Kicks Off
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August 9, 2022
DLC «R-Type Final 2: Homage Stage Set 7» will go live
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August 9, 2022
Patch (Ver. 1.4.0) Release Notes
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March 16, 2022
Patch (Ver. 1.3.0) Release Notes
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«R-Type» is the milestone in side-scrolling shooter games, which went out into the world in 1987.
In June 2019, we kicked off the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to bring the latest R-Type title into the world. With all the support we gained through the campaigns, we successfully launched the game worldwide in the spring of 2022. Many heartfelt thanks to everyone for supporting us.
With your continuing support, we will continue to add to and update the game after its release.
Many thanks for your continued support.
With the slogan, «The Best R-Type We Can Make Now!», we create a new R-Type and constantly update it.
Easier for those who are not good at shooter games and more challenging for more skilled players… It is a new R-Type that combines both contrasting elements.
We hope you’ll give it a try!
Easy-to-understand and varied stages
The screen structure is easy to understand with the horizontal view, and unlike previous series, the stage is designed for a 16: 9 screen.
Stages of varied battles.
In the latest version, you can play as many as 13 stages.*
— Stage 1.0 Investigation: Abandoned Space City
— Stage 2.0 Destruction: Invaded Plant Factory
— Stage 3.0 Breaking In: Stolen AI Laboratory
— Stage 4.0 Cleanup: Living Organisms on the Former Space Base
— Stage 5.0 Diving: Giant Crystal Colonies
— Stage 5.1 Darkness — Submerged Lab Ruins
— Stage 6.0 Rotation: Decaying Erosion Cave
— Stage 6.1 Surface : ruines souterraines inconnues
— Stage 6.2 Breakthrough: Defense System
— Stage 7.0 Final Point: Graveyard of Trans-dimensional Fighters
— Stage 7.1 Returned? A Familiar Space City
— Stage 7.2 Final Point: Center of the Planet Bydo
— Stage R1.0 Strongest Pilot Stage 01
We will continue to add more stages in the future.
*These stages are playable by those who have purchased the game.
More stages can be added by installing additional DLC.
Over 100 player ships!
Abundant customization elements!
The best part of R-Type is taking on formidable enemies by making full use of the «Wave Cannon with overwhelming destructive power» and «invincible partner Force» mounted on the player aircraft.
R-Type Final 2 offers more than 100 player ships. (105 aircraft as of ver. 1.4.0)
As you progress through the game, you will be able to develop your own aircraft.
You will find the best aircraft to complete the stages you are struggling with.
You can change the appearance of your aircraft by changing the color or applying decals.
In addition, a type of aircraft known as the ultimate fighter can be equipped with any combination of weapons from player ships developed up to date.
There are a number of locations where you can take pictures of your favorite aircraft.
You can combine stages to create your liking!
Once you collect seven stages you have completed, you can build seven-stage configurations to your liking.
You can name the stages as you like. Moreover, you can change the title of the game.
Difficulty settings are fully available!
We have introduced a system that allows players who find side-scrolling shooters too difficult to play and experienced players who want more challenges to fine-tune the difficulty level. (From Ver. 1.4.0)
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Resource DLC
Additional content that can reduce the difficulty of player aircraft development and gameplay
The DLC includes resources needed to develop aircraft such as Solonium, Etherium, and Bydogen, R points that can be used to purchase items and pilot suits in the store, and «Arms Warranty Tickets» and «Wave Acceleration Tickets» to reduce the difficulty of the gameplay.
There are four types. One of them is for free, so please take advantage of them.
New Pilot Support Pack : Free
・Solonium …… 1,800
・Etherium ………… 1,800
・Bydogen ………… 1,800
・R points ………………10,000
・Arms Warranty Ticket … 2 tickets
・Wave Acceleration Ticket … 1 ticket
Ace Pilot Special Training Pack I (Paid DLC)
・Solonium …… 3,000
・Etherium ………… 3,000
・Bydogen ………… 3,000
・R points ………………30,000
・Arms Warranty Ticket … 5 tickets
・Wave Acceleration Ticket … 5 tickets
Ace Pilot Special Training Pack II (Paid DLC)
・Solonium …… 6,000
・Etherium ………… 6,000
・Bydogen ………… 6,000
・R points ………………100,000
・Arms Warranty Ticket … 12 tickets
・Wave Acceleration Ticket … 12 tickets
Ace Pilot Special Training Pack III (Paid DLC)
・Solonium …… 9,000
・Etherium ………… 9,000
・Bydogen ………… 9,000
・R points ………………250,000
・Arms Warranty Ticket … 20 tickets
・Wave Acceleration Ticket … 20 tickets
Stage Pass Volume 1
Purchase R-Type Final 2 Stage Pass and get DLC Set 1, 2,and 3* as they become available to download.
*Note: DLC contents consist of the following:
— DLC Set 1: includes 2 stages
— DLC Set 2: includes 2 stages
— DLC Set 3: includes 3 stages
DLC Set 1
— Stage X1.0: Flame-Engulfed Arms Factory
— Stage X2.0: INSIDE OF RUINS
DLC Set 2
— Stage X3.0: Crazed Craft
— Stage X4.0: Warship Out of Hell
DLC Set 3
— Stage X5.0: Distorted Ecosystem
— Stage X6.0: Resource Quarry Ruins
— Stage X7.0: Encounter
Stage Pass Volume 2
Purchase R-Type Final 2 Stage Pass Volume 2 and get DLC
Set 4, 5, and 6* as they become available to download.
*Note: DLC contents consist of the following:
— DLC Set 4: includes 2 stages
— DLC Set 5: includes 2 stages
— DLC Set 6: includes 3 stages
DLC Set 4
— Stage Y1.
0: Azure Grotto
— Stage Y2.0: Materialized Virtual
Training Space
DLC Set 4 — Official Trailer
DLC Set 5
— Stage Y3.0: Geirrod Fortress Strategic War
— Stage Y4.0: Corrosion
DLC Set 5 — Official Trailer
DLC Set 6
— Stage Y5.0: Forgotten Lab
— Stage Y6.0: Pluto Outer Base Glitnir
Strategic War
— Stage Y7.0: Bio Cavity
DLC Set 6 — Official Trailer
Stage Pass Volume 3
These are newly released stage passes.
You can play seven additional stages from Stage Z1.0 to Z7.0.
Set 7 to Set 9 can also be purchased separately.
As for Set 8, Set 9 and the stages included in them, we will announce the timing of the release separately on the official website and social media, so please stay tuned for further updates.
DLC Set 7
— Stage Z1.0: On a Shining Green Planet
— Stage Z2.0: Deep Sea Ruins
DLC Set 7 — Official Trailer
DLC Set 8
— Stage Z3.0: The City That Sleeps
— Stage Z4.0: Auxiliary Base
DLC Set 8 — Official Trailer
DLC Set 9
— Stage Z5.0: Front Line Base
— Stage Z6.0: Awakening
— Stage Z7.0: Lunar Base Infiltration
— Stage Z7.1: Summer Evening *
*Stage Z7.1 is playable only when
DLC Set 8 is installed.
DLC Set 9 — Official Trailer
OFX-X MARIKO R-Craft
This additional content adds an aircraft that can be used in the game.
— OFX-X MARIKO «OFX-X MARIKO» Trailer
APRIL FOOLS PROTOTYPE R-Craft / Free
This additional content adds an aircraft that can be used in the game.
— R-9uso799 — APRIL FOOLS PROTOTYPE
Thank you so much for your great support in the crowdfunding campaigns of the R-Type Final 2 production project we ran in June, October 2019 and November 2020.
Your support has enabled us to proceed with this project.
We have launched a dedicated website (Team R-TYPE FINAL 2) for our backers to let you know about platform selection and to contact you about your rewards. If you have not yet signed in to the website, please do so.
- Title
- R-Type Final 2
- Genre
- Shoot’em Up
- Platform
- Publishing
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EU/NA Region: NIS America, Inc.
AS Region: JUSTDAN
Korea: Digital Touch
- Release Date
- April 30, 2021
- Language
- AUDIO: English, Japanese
TEXT: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
R-TYPE FINAL 2 | 伝説のシューティングゲーム最新作”R-TYPE FINAL2”始動！
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資源DLC「パイロット応援・特別養成パック」配信・販売のお知らせ
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2022/10/29
追加DLC「R-TYPE FINAL 2 — オマージュステージ Set 9」配信のお知らせ
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PS5版最新作『R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED』の公式ウェブサイト開設のお知らせ
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2022/10/27
SFシミュレーションゲーム『R-TYPE TACTICS I・II COSMOS』の公式ウェブサイト開設のお知らせ
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2022/09/25
追加DLC「R-TYPE FINAL 2 — オマージュステージ Set 8」配信のお知らせ
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2022/09/25
アップデート（Ver.1.4.1）のお知らせ
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2022/09/16
「R-TYPE FINAL 2」フォトコンテスト開催のお知らせ
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2022/09/07
東京ゲームショウ2022「R-TYPE FINAL2」試遊台出展のお知らせ
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2022/09/01
追加DLC「R-TYPE FINAL 2（アールタイプファイナル２） — Stage Pass vol.
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1987年に世に出たサイドビューシューティングの金字塔「R-TYPE（アールタイプ）」。
R-TYPEの最新作を世に出すべく2019年6月にkickstarterにて実施いたしましたクラウドファンディングにて多大なる支援をいただくことができ、2022年春に全世界に向けて無事発売を迎えることができました。
応援くださったすべての皆様に厚く御礼申し上げます。
発売後も皆さまからの応援をいただき、継続的に追加および更新を進めて参ります。今後ともどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
「今だから作れるR-TYPEを！」を掲げて、新しいR-TYPEを作成し、日々更新を続けています。
手軽さとやりこみ要素を、シューティングゲームが苦手な方にはより易しく、得意な方にはより歯ごたえがあるものを…相反することを両立した新しいR-TYPEです。ぜひプレイしてみてください！
分かりやすく変化に富んだステージ
横視点の分かりやすい画面構成、これまでのシリーズとは異なり16:9画面用に作られたステージ。
変化に富んだ戦闘の舞台。
最新版では、13ものステージをプレイすることができます。※
— Stage 1.0 調査・放棄された宇宙都市
— Stage 2.0 破壊・侵された植物工場
— Stage 3.0 突入・奪われた人工知能研究所
— Stage 4.
0 掃討・宇宙基地跡地の生命体群
— Stage 5.0 潜行・巨大結晶群生地
— Stage 5.1 暗中・水没した研究施設跡
— Stage 6.0 転回・腐敗した侵食洞窟
— Stage 6.1 浮上・未知の地下遺跡
— Stage 6.2 突破・敵防衛システム
— Stage 7.0 最終地点・次元戦闘機の墓場
— Stage 7.1 帰還？ 見覚えのある宇宙都市
— Stage 7.2 最終地点・バイドの星中枢
— Stage R1.0 最強パイロット決定ステージ01
ステージは、今後も追加して参ります。
※このステージ数は、ゲーム本体をご購入いただいた方がプレイできるステージの数です。
追加DLCの導入でさらにステージを追加することができます。
100以上のプレイヤー機体！
カスタマイズ要素も豊富
プレイヤー機体に搭載された「圧倒的な破壊力を持つ波動砲」と「無敵のパートナーフォース」を駆使して難敵を攻略していくのがR-TYPEの醍醐味です。
R-TYPE FINAL 2には、100以上ものプレイヤー機体が用意されています。（Ver. 1.4.0 時点で105機体）
ゲームを進めて行くとプレイヤー機体を開発することができます。手こずっているステージの攻略に最適な機体が見つかります。
プレイヤー機体は色の変更やデカールを貼ることで見た目を変えることができます。
また、究極互換機と呼ばれるタイプの機体は、それまでに開発したプレイヤー機体の武器を自由に組み合わせて搭載することができます。
お気に入りのプレイヤー機体の写真を撮影できる場所も充実しています。
ステージを組み合わせて
好みのステージ構成を作れる！
クリアしたことのあるステージが７つ集まると自分の好みの７つのステージから成る１つのゲームとして構築することができます。ステージ名も好きに付けることができます。ゲームのタイトルも変更することができます。
難易度設定も充実！
横スクロールシューティングゲームは難しいから苦手という方も
逆に、プレイし慣れていてもっと歯ごたえが欲しいという方にもそれぞれにより細かく難易度を設定していただける仕組みを導入いたしました。（Ver.
1.4.0より）
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プレイヤー機体開発やゲームプレイの難易度を下げる効果がある追加コンテンツ
ソルモナジウム、エーテリウム、バイドルゲンなどの機体開発に必要な資源、
ショップでアイテムやパイロットスーツの購入に使えるRポイント、
ゲームの難易度を下げるための「武装保証チケット」「波動加速チケット」が入ったDLCを用意しました。
４種類あります。無料のものもありますので、ぜひご活用ください。
無料DLC
『新人パイロット応援パック』
販売価格: 無料でダウンロードいただけます
セット内容:
・ソルモナジウム …… 1,800
・エーテリウム ……… 1,800
・バイドルゲン ……… 1,800
・Rポイント ………… 10,000
・武装保証チケット … ２枚
・波動加速チケット … １枚
有料DLC
『パイロット養成パック・I』
販売価格: 330円
セット内容:
・ソルモナジウム …… 3,000
・エーテリウム ……… 3,000
・バイドルゲン ……… 3,000
・Rポイント ………… 30,000
・武装保証チケット … 5枚
・波動加速チケット … 5枚
有料DLC
『パイロット養成パック・II』
販売価格: 550円
セット内容:
・ソルモナジウム …… 6,000
・エーテリウム ……… 6,000
・バイドルゲン ……… 6,000
・Rポイント ………… 100,000
・武装保証チケット … 12枚
・波動加速チケット … 12枚
有料DLC
『パイロット養成パック・Ⅲ』
販売価格: 770円
セット内容:
・ソルモナジウム …… 9,000
・エーテリウム ……… 9,000
・バイドルゲン ……… 9,000
・Rポイント ………… 250,000
・武装保証チケット … 20枚
・波動加速チケット … 20枚
Stage Pass Vol.
1
Stage X1.0～X7.0 の７つの追加ステージをプレイすることができます。
Set1～Set3として個別に購入することもできます。
オマージュステージ Set1
— Stage X1.0: 火炎渦巻く兵器工場
— Stage X2.0: INSIDE OF RUINS
オマージュステージ Set2
— Stage X3.0: 狂 機
— Stage X4.0: 地獄を駆ける巨船
オマージュステージ Set3
— Stage X5.0: 歪んだ生態系
— Stage X6.0: 資源採掘場跡
— Stage X7.0: 遭 遇
Stage Pass Vol.2
Stage Y1.0～Y7.0 の７つの追加ステージをプレイすることができます。
Set4～Set6として個別に購入することもできます。
オマージュステージ Set4
— Stage Y1.0: 蒼の洞窟
— Stage Y2.0: 現実化した仮想訓練空間
DLC Set 4 トレーラー
オマージュステージ Set5
— Stage Y3.0: 要塞ゲイルロズ攻略戦
— Stage Y4.0: 侵 食
DLC Set 5 トレーラー
オマージュステージ Set6
— Stage Y5.0: 忘れられた研究所
— Stage Y6.0: 冥王星基地グリトニル攻略戦
— Stage Y7.0: 生体洞
DLC Set 6 トレーラー
Stage Pass Vol.3
新たに配信を開始したステージパスです。
Stage Z1.0～Z7.0 の７つの追加ステージをプレイすることができます。
Set7～Set9として個別に購入することもできます。
Set8、Set9の配信時期、収録ステージにつきましては、別途公式Webサイト、SNSにてお伝えしますので、続報をお待ちください。
オマージュステージ Set7
— Stage Z1.
0: 緑輝く惑星で
— Stage Z2.0: 深海巨大遺跡
DLC Set 7 トレーラー
オマージュステージ Set8
— Stage Z3.0: 永眠の都市
— Stage Z4.0: 増設基地
DLC Set 8 トレーラー
オマージュステージ Set9
— Stage Z5.0: 前線基地
— Stage Z6.0: 覚醒
— Stage Z7.0: 月面基地侵入作戦
— Stage Z7.1: 夏の夕暮れ ＊
＊Stage Z7.1 は、DLC Set 8 を
入れている時のみプレイ可能
DLC Set 9 トレーラー
プレイヤー機体 OFX-X MARIKO
本追加コンテンツでは、「R-TYPE FINAL 2」のプレイヤー機体「OFX-X MARIKO」と新規パイロットコスチュームが追加されます。
プレイヤー機体 OFX-X MARIKO トレーラー
プレイヤー機体 R-9uso799 ・無料
本追加コンテンツでは、「R-TYPE FINAL 2」のプレイヤー機体「R-9uso799」が追加されます。
このコンテンツは、無料でダウンロードすることができます。
2019年6月、10月、2020年11月に実施いたしましたR-TYPE FINAL 2制作プロジェクトのクラウドファンディングに多数のご支援をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
このプロジェクトは、皆さまのご支援によって進めることができています。
ご支援いただいている方々には、専用のWebサイト（Team R-TYPE FINAL 2）をご用意し、プラットフォームの選択やリワードに関するご連絡をさせていただいております。
まだ、専用サイトへのサインインがお済でない方は、ぜひサインインをお願いいたします。
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- 日本語、英語、フランス語、イタリア語、ドイツ語、スペイン語、繁体中文、簡体中文、ハングル（日本語、英語以外は字幕のみ対応）
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- 価格
- 8,580円（税込）
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It features games released or re-released on PC, X-BOX 360, PlayStation 3, 3DS, Wii U, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5. If you were looking for R-Type all parts in the order of their release, then you have come to the right page. If you have any information about the games in this series that are released on the listed platforms and are not included in the list, you can let us know via the contact form — we will be grateful for any information and will definitely consider your message.
5 successful models for laptop, PC, games, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series
Mikhail Polyarus
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A computer with an SSD turns on faster, launches programs and opens large files.
If your old PC or laptop is running slow, replacing your hard drive with a fast SSD is the best way to save the day without a major upgrade. When assembling a new home computer, such a disk is also indispensable in order to work comfortably.
SSD prices range from R850 for very budget options to R359,000 for high-capacity professional models. I chose five optimal models for different tasks.
All SSDs in the article are presented in the 1TB version. But what is written is true for other options: most modern drives are sold in several versions ranging from 256 GB to 2 TB.
But we do not distort or embellish reviews, and the choice of specific devices for the test does not depend on whether we receive a commission.
Equipment reviews in Tinkoff Magazine are independent. The verdict depends only on how the devices performed during the tests.
For reviews, we either request equipment from the manufacturer for a test, or purchase it ourselves. Our reviews are subjective, but honest and expert — opinions are written by authors who have more than one technical review behind them. The editorial team of Tinkoff Magazine double-checks the texts, proofreads them and conducts a fact check.
All prices are at the time of publication of the material, but we update them periodically to keep the reviews up to date.
Our recommendations
- The best of the best
- for an average PC
- for the old laptop and budget PC
- The best for PS5
- The best for Xbox Series X and S
How to choose SSD
on sale on their own. find many different types of SSD with different characteristics. We have collected and explained the main ones, so that when choosing on your own, it would be easier to understand what’s what.
Vol. The amount of information that can be recorded and stored on modern drives is calculated in gigabytes. Due to the peculiarities of the technology, the actual capacity of the SSD is usually lower than what is stated on the packaging: out of 500 GB, approximately 480 GB can be available to the user. Disks can be divided into the following categories by volume:
- 128-256 GB. A small drive on which you can install the operating system, the main work programs and one or two games, the speed of which is most important.
But movies, music and most games will have to be stored on an auxiliary hard drive, a second SSD, on an external drive or in the cloud. - 512-1000 GB. Optimal size for a computer with one drive. There is enough space for programs and for several modern large games. In the article, we consider models with 1 TB, that is, a volume of about 1000 GB.
- 2-4 TB. Enlarged storage units. They are less common and cost much more than models up to 1 TB. Most often, such discs are bought for a home media server or for professional video work.
Speed. SSD speed is measured in megabytes per second — MB/s. The read speed is usually faster than the write speed, as the complexity of these processes varies.
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To fully boot Windows in less than 30-40 seconds, a drive with a read speed of 500 MB / s is enough, and anything faster will be appreciated mainly by professional editors or demanding gamers:
- Hard drive of an old PC — 60 -80 Mbps.
- Modern fast hard drive — 150-200 Mb/s.
- Low cost SATA SSD — up to 560 MB/s.
- entry-level NVMe SSD — up to 1500 Mbps.
- NVMe midrange SSD — up to 3500 Mb/s.
- Flagship NVMe Gen4 SSD — up to 7500 MB/s.
Format. SSDs are available in four common form factors that differ in size, shape, and connection method:
- 2.5 inches. Outwardly, they are almost indistinguishable from small traditional hard drives, therefore they are most compatible with older computers. But due to the nature of the connection, it is much slower than the others.
- M.2. Modern SSDs are inserted directly into a special slot on the motherboard: neither wires nor additional power are needed. Modules come in different lengths, from 42 to 80 mm, but they are all interchangeable if there is free space in the case.
- PCI-E. Technologically, it does not differ from M.2 drives, but is inserted not into a special slot, but into a universal PCIe.
Laptops and consoles do not have such a slot, but every desktop PC has it — a video card is usually inserted into this. - U.2. A rare enough format for professional use that combines the speed of M.2 and the versatility of 2.5″ drives. Designed mainly for servers and stationary workstations.
Interface. Drive Interface is a standard that is used to transfer drive data. There are two of them:
- SATA. The latest version at the time of writing is SATA 3, speed up to 600 Mb/s. This interface is found in M.2 and 2.5-inch drives.
- NVMe. This interface is much faster and is considered optimal for powerful computers and laptops. Throughput reaches 16,000 Mb / s, but such fast SSDs do not yet exist. Used in M.2, PCIe and U.2 drives.
Memory type. Inside the SSD, information is stored on chips divided into cells. One, two, three or four bits of information can be simultaneously written to one cell. The fewer bits in one cell, the more durable, faster and more expensive the drive.
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In most cases, you can ignore the type of memory and choose a drive based on the ratio of volume, speed and price. But if you need to choose between two similar models, the type of chips will help you better determine their quality.
There are four types of memory, they are listed below from best to worst:
- SLC — one bit per cell. The fastest, most energy efficient and longest lasting memory, but chip capacity is severely limited. SLC drives are almost never found, mainly this type of memory is used as a fast cache on SSDs with other types of chips.
- MLC — two bits per cell, significantly inferior to SLC in terms of speed and reliability. It is found in many top models, if possible, it is better to choose just such drives.
- TLC — three bits per cell, considered worse than MLC.
But now it is found even in flagship models due to the fact that the technology is being improved every year and the gap is narrowing. - QLC is the cheapest type of memory with the lowest reliability and speed. But on the other hand, SSDs with QLC memory can reach 8 TB, and the price-to-volume ratio is much lower than that of MLC. Such drives are good for storing files instead of traditional hard drives, and it is better to install the system and programs on faster ones.
Resource. This parameter is calculated by the time between failures or the number of data rewrite cycles, aka TBW.
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MTBF does not correlate much with real life, so this parameter in the SSD description can be ignored. It is worth paying attention to the TBW indicator. Typically, for 1 TB drives, TBW is between 360 and 1000 TB. Please note that this parameter differs for drives of different sizes, and small SSDs «live» less.
My home PC has been running a cheap 100 TBW SSD for four years now, of which I only used 36.8. By the time the resource runs out, I will have upgraded my computer and bought a new drive.
From £12,151
Best of the best — Samsung 980 PRO 1TB M.2
The Samsung 980 Pro is designed for large file editing, 4K video editing, architectural and engineering design, 3D modeling and graphics. Thanks to him, heavy projects will be opened and saved in seconds or minutes, not hours.
In new generation games, such a drive will allow you to completely refuse to load levels and quickly travel through highly detailed locations. But so far, such technologies are only used in games for PlayStation 5 like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and on computers they will begin to appear only in 2023 or later.
This drive is one of the fastest and most reliable drives in the world. It is up to 15 times faster than the low cost SSD found in most PCs and laptops. But when you start Windows, in popular games or when working with a browser, it is almost impossible to feel the difference, since even on a “slow” SSD everything works quite quickly.
Samsung 980 Pro is based on high quality and durable MLC V-NAND memory chips. The manufacturer claims up to 600 complete overwrite cycles: it will take most people decades to exhaust this margin of durability. However, the real guarantee of reliability is the flagship controller. This is a small chip that coordinates the writing and reading of files on the disk: for budget SSDs, it is he who most often breaks down, after which the entire drive has to be replaced.
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The data read speed of this SSD reaches 7000 Mb / s, and the write speed is 5000 Mb / s. For comparison, top HDDs barely reach 150 Mb / s, while old and budget ones work even more slowly.
This SSD is not compatible with all computers. It requires a special latest generation M.2 connector — in the specifications of a laptop or motherboard it is indicated as PCIe 4.0 or NVMe Gen4.
Most devices released in the last five to seven years will only have an M.2 slot of the third generation. If you insert Samsung 9 into it80 Pro, it will work, but not at maximum speed.
How much:
- in DNS — 15 499 R;
- on Yandex Market — from 11 914 R.
Alternative. The 1TB Kingston Fury Renegade is comparable in speed to the Samsung 980 Pro, but has a 40% longer lifespan, up to 1000 full write cycles. At the same time, it costs less: on Yandex Market, prices start at 11,150 R, but in other stores the difference exceeds 3,000 R.
But Kingston’s controller is worse. The drive gets hotter during operation and needs additional cooling to keep up the speed. At the same time, there is no metal radiator in the kit — you will have to buy it separately or use the cooling provided by the motherboard manufacturer.
From £7000
Best for mid-range PC — WD Blue SN570 1TB
SSD for a typical home computer should be reliable and fast with small amounts of data: when loading the OS, installing and launching programs, copying folders with photos.
With these tasks, the inexpensive WD Blue SN570 does an excellent job.
The declared read speed is 3500 Mb/s, and the write speed is 3000 Mb/s. When opening, copying and saving files of about 12 GB, the drive works very quickly, a few seconds are enough. This is a great option for gaming, office work, entertainment, amateur photo editing and small video editing.
It copes worse with files larger than 10-12 GB: the speed drops to 600 Mb/s, copying can take minutes. It’s still four to five times faster than a regular HDD, but you can feel the slowdown.
The fact is that each SSD has a so-called cache: this is a small reserve of very fast memory, into which the disk first writes all the necessary data, and then, slowly, distributes them among the main long-term storage cells. Inexpensive drives have a small cache — here its size is only 12 GB. And the “professional” Samsung 980 Pro has ten times more cache, as much as 118 GB. Therefore, it copes with the transfer of large files faster.
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But on the other hand, WD Blue is as reliable as the flagships: up to 600 full overwrite cycles and a five-year manufacturer’s warranty. You rarely see this with inexpensive drives.
The WD Blue SN570 requires an M.2 slot, but the drive itself is not as demanding as the top models. The most common PCIe 3.0 or NVMe Gen3 standard, which has been in use for about a decade, is enough for him.
How much it costs:
- in DNS — 10 999 R;
- on Yandex Market — from 6900 R.
From 6400 R
Best for old PCs — Crucial MX500 1TB SATA
MX500 is cheaper than most other models of major brands and at the same time quite reliable.
For a budget home computer or reanimation of an old laptop, it makes no sense to buy a fast and expensive SSD.
Even an inexpensive SSD will make the system much faster and more responsive than the most advanced traditional hard drive.
The Crucial MX500 is shaped like a compact «laptop» hard drive, also known as the 2.5-inch format. It is connected in the same way — with a standard cable to the SATA III port, which is in every computer. This is not the most modern, but a universal solution, such an SSD is compatible even with computers released 10-15 years ago. It can be installed directly in place of an old hard drive using the same cable.
Due to an outdated SATA connection, the speed of the drive does not exceed 560 MB/s. Even so, it’s up to five times faster than «conventional» hard drives. This is not a record among SSDs, but for most computers and tasks it is the best solution.
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The Crucial MX500 can be fully rewritten about 360 times. Its resource is less than that of more expensive models, but for most people this will last for many years — in two years of using my laptop, I did not even fill a whole terabyte.
How much:
- in DNS — 8199 R;
- on Yandex Market — from 6400 R.
Alternative. The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SATA features a much better controller, modern memory, and a larger supply of faster cache.
In practice, this is expressed in the fact that Samsung has almost twice the resource, and the read and write speed is more stable. But at the same time, it is noticeably more expensive, from 8490 R on Yandex Market.
This drive is suitable for those who want to use it for many years and transfer from one computer to another. Or those who choose an auxiliary SSD for file storage in addition to the main fast M.2.
From £193.99
For PlayStation 5 — Western Digital SN850 1TB M.2
The PlayStation 5 comes with a non-replaceable SSD, but there is space inside the case to install an additional one. It is not difficult to open the prefix and insert the drive yourself, but first you should look at the instructions on YouTube.
Sony is making tough demands on PS5 SSDs: only the fastest latest generation M.2 models with NVMe Gen4 PCI-e 4.0 and speeds above 5500MB/s will fit.
WD SN850 is the best among PS5 discs. It is officially certified by Sony and comes with a good size heatsink right out of the box.
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Speed 7000 Mb/s read and 5300 Mb/s write — in most respects it is better than Samsung 980 Pro from the same collection. For example, the cache size here is 277 GB, that is, twice as much. But in real use, both drives work equally fast, so in the main nomination, the decisive factor was that Samsung is cheaper and easier to find on sale.
How much it costs:
- in DNS — 18 799 R;
- on Yandex Market — from 20 990 R.
Alternative.
The Samsung 980 Pro and Best of the Best Kingston Fury Renegade also work well on PS5. But during operation, such fast drives get very hot, and these models do not have a radiator in the kit. Of course, you can buy and install it separately, but you will have to look for one that fits in PS5, for example, Bequiet MC1 for 1200 R.
An external SSD can also be considered to expand the console’s memory. It can only store PS4 games that are compatible with PS5, but this will still free up several tens of gigabytes of internal memory.
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One of the simple and versatile options is the Samsung T5 with USB-C. The price for it starts from 12,237 R on Yandex Market.
But it will be much cheaper to buy an external case for about 1000 R and insert an inexpensive SSD like the Crucial MX500 into it yourself — it will work just as well.
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Instead, Microsoft is releasing special expansion cards in collaboration with Seagate.
The same SSD is installed inside the Seagate card as inside the Xbox Series X and S, so the console treats it as equivalent to internal. In addition, it is easy to install: you just need to insert the card into a special slot on the back of the console, you will not get confused.
In Russia, these cards are very rare and very expensive. But there are no official alternatives.
How much it costs:
- on Yandex Market — 15,990 R for 512 GB;
- on Yandex Market — from 24,990 R per 1 TB;
- from abroad through «SDEK-shopping» — 36,000 R for 2 TB.
Alternative options. For about 1500 R you can find a Chinese adapter adapter. They are sold mainly on foreign marketplaces or from small sellers on Ozone. Adapters are not certified by Microsoft, so their reliability and safety is confirmed only by the manufacturer’s words.
Separately, for the adapter, you will need to buy the SSD itself, the WD PC SN530 NVMe is best — the same one is installed in the Xbox Series itself. An ordinary fast SSD is not suitable, because a shortened format model is needed, and even the console itself may not “make friends” with a drive of an unfamiliar brand. Compatible SSD prices start at Rs 7332 for the 512 GB version and Rs 12928 for the 1 TB.
If you don’t want to bother with searching for components and assembling, Aliexpress has a ready-made unofficial solution. Such a disk is larger and will stick out strongly from the back of the console. But, judging by the reviews, it works properly. Prices start from 11 000 R.
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Prices are valid for the Moscow region at the time of publication, but we update them periodically.
Our recommendations
| The best of the best | Best for old PCs | Best for mid-range PC |
|---|---|---|
Samsung 980 PRO 1TB M. 2 |
Crucial MX500 1TB SATA | WD Blue SN570 1TB |
| One-stop solution for both PS5 and gaming PC, just need to add heatsink | Despite the outdated form factor, it will significantly speed up the work of the old PC | Slower than Samsung 980 Pro, but cheaper, same claimed resource |
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In DNS — from 15 499 R; on Yandex Market — from 11 914 R |
In DNS — 8199 Р; |
In DNS — from 10,999 R; on Yandex Market — 6900 Р |
| Best for PS5 | Best for Xbox Series S — X |
|---|---|
| Western Digital SN850 1TB M.2 | Seagate Storage Expansion Card |
| Sony certified, high speed and out of the box heatsink for a fifth curling iron | The only expansion option for Xbox, if you do not resort to dubious Chinese counterparts |
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In DNS — from 18,799 R; on Yandex Market — 20 990 Р |
On Yandex Market — 15,990 R for 512 GB |
The best of the best
Samsung 980 PRO 1TB M.
