Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD with Officially Licensed - Black
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeSSDInterface(s)USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1)
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: Seagate
- Model Number: STHB500401
- Product Name: Game Drive for Xbox 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD with Officially Licensed
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Xbox One®, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Usage: Gaming, Backup
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.99 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 763649128343
Game Drive for Xbox SSD is Seagate’s premium external solid state drive (SSD), designed with peak gaming performance in mind. Co-branded with Xbox®, this game drive uses external flash SSD storage to accelerate installation and load times for your Xbox One® games. Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, Game Drive for Xbox SSD also expands your console’s capacity to store even more games and downloadable content.
- 500GB storage capacity: Expands your console's capacity to store even more games and downloadable content.
- USB 3.0 interface: Get USB 3.0 bus-powered connectivity that doesn’t require a power cable.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating games.
- Solid state drive with no moving parts: Experience faster boot up and load times with SSD performance.
- Portable design: Take advantage of a lightweight, shock-resistant, and portable drive.
- Automatic console recognition: Make the most of the easy setup guided by your Xbox One console.
Whats Included
- Seagate Game Drive for Xbox STHB500401 - SSD
- USB 3.0 cable - 1.5 ft
Product Manuals
Q: does this work with xbox one s?
A: Yes, but there is a catch. You can store games on it just like for the Xbox One however, if you use this one not the new Seagate one that is made for the series X/S the games will not be optimized like they should for that newer console. Hope this helps.
Q: Does this work for the Xbox Slim?
A: As long as you got a USB 2.0 Port.
Q: Will it improve cd performance and graphics
A: no. it improves loading time, (as well as loading textures faster, making the game look smoother and nicer) but it wont improve graphics. its an ssd card, not graphics card. it also gives you 500 gigabytes of storage.
Q: Does this work with the next gen consoles?
A: Only for old Xbox One games, or as "backup" drive (to avoid having to redownload next-gen games) that requires you to transfer whatever game on this you want to play to the main internal drive in the Xbox first.
A: Yes, you can run games from this drive. I have several bigger games on this drive and everything loads and buffers alot faster and more clearer.
Q: Will this worl on Laptop pc games?
A: If your laptop's USB ports don't send enough energy, especially when its unplugged from the wall, that could be an issue. There are cheap little "Y" cables you can find online that will plug into two USB ports on your laptop simultaneously, combining their electrical power (but not speed), but the third plug that goes into your hard drive might not match. It also might take a decent hit on battery life on your laptop.
Q: Do you just plug it in or do you have to open up your xbox to install?
A: Plug it into one of the USB ports.
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Game Drive for Xbox SSD is Seagate’s premium external solid state drive (SSD), designed with peak gaming performance in mind. Co-branded with Xbox®, this game drive uses external flash SSD storage to accelerate installation and load times for your Xbox One® games. Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, Game Drive for Xbox SSD also expands your console’s capacity to store even more games and downloadable content.
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Take control of your gaming experience with Game Drive for Xbox. Featuring up to 5TB of storage, this drive’s slim and slick design complements Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or any generation of Xbox One—perfect for building up your Game Vault and taking it on-the-go. Plus, built in, Xbox green LED lighting creates an epic immersive experience.
| Pros for Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD with Officially Licensed - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Speed, Storage, Price | Storage Capacity, Speed, Ease of use, USB, LED Lighting | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Ease of use, USB |
| Cons for Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD with Officially Licensed - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Compatibility, Load Times | Compatibility | Compatibility |
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Reviews
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent upgrade for Xbox one x
Basically what the one x is missing park your current play title in this little guy and experience faster load times. I’ve also noticed a reduction in fan noise from the console from this guy handling the hard drive duty but it will get hot so have in well ventilated area or buy a small usb case fan like I did to keep it cool. Excellent product
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Posted by T231
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this
SSD’s are a bit pricey but this is definitely worth the money. The difference in load times when compared to normal storage devices are incomparable. This SSD is noticeably faster.
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Posted by Jayv05
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast
Love it would recommend for Xbox One and fast load times
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Posted by Dame
