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WD_BLACKD10 8TB Game Drive for Xbox, external HDD, transfer speeds up to 250 MB/s, 7200RPM, Active Cooling to Store your Massive Collection, 1 Month Xbox Game Pass, black

WD_BLACKD10 8TB Game Drive for Xbox, external HDD, transfer speeds up to 250 MB/s, 7200RPM, Active Cooling to Store your Massive Collection, 1 Month Xbox Game Pass, black

Q: What drive is in the casing?

It's an OEM drive, in my case it identifies itself as WDC WD20SMRW-59YNDS0. Couldn't find anything online when I searched, but it's a 5400rpm drive so definitely the "black" here is pure marketing. As are performances, I assume it has a bit of cache as I could reach the claimed speeds on a drive benchmark test, but in normal use speeds are just on par with any external 5400rpm disk.

Q: Is there any physical difference between the pc and xbox versions? is it faster and more reliable than the wd my book?

The 12TB Game Drive is faster than most external drives. Using it on a USB3.0 port I get 200 to 250MB/s. If you only get 80MB/s something is wrong, or you have it in a USB2 port. Most other external drives only achieve about 100MB/s.

Q: can this be used with a pc/laptop or is this made for just xbox?

I've not used it with a PC, but the data sheet says it's compatible with Windows 8.1 and 10, so I don't see why not. It's not the cheapest or fastest portable drive available, but for an Xbox owner, the (limited availability) 2 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate voucher made it a good offer.

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Digital storage capacity
8000 GB
Hard disk interface
USB 3.0
Connectivity technology
USB
Brand
WD_BLACK
Special feature
Type A
Hard disk form factor
3.5 Inches

⚡250 MB/s Speed

💾8TB Storage

❄️Active Cooling

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Description

🎮 Level Up Your Storage Game!

BUILT FOR GAMERS - Designed with WD_BLACK quality and reliability.
MASSIVE GAME LIBRARY - Store up to 200 games effortlessly.
CHARGE WHILE YOU PLAY - Two USB Type-A ports for your gaming accessories.
LIGHTNING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience speeds up to 250 MB/s.
STAY COOL UNDER PRESSURE - Active cooling keeps your drive running smoothly.

The WD_BLACK D10 8TB Game Drive for Xbox is a high-performance external HDD designed for gamers, offering massive storage capacity, rapid transfer speeds of up to 250 MB/s, and active cooling technology to ensure optimal performance. With additional USB ports for charging accessories and a complimentary month of Xbox Game Pass, this drive is the ultimate companion for any serious gamer.

Specifications

Brand	WD_BLACK
Product Dimensions	49.53 x 31.75 x 11.18 cm; 980 g
Item model number	WDBA3P0080HBK-EESN
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Series	WDBA3P0080HBK-EESN
Colour	Black
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Processor Type	None
Hard Drive Size	8 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	USB 3.0
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Power Source	Hand-operated
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries only
Lithium Battery Weight	0.19 g
Item Weight	980 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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