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WD - D10 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:: WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN; |
SKU:: 6364268

User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 942 reviews.

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QuestionCan I play ps5 games from the external hard drive especially cod
Asked 1 year ago by D.
- Answer No, most PS5 games (especially top games like COD will need to be installed on the consoles internal drive, due to the need of high transfer speeds. Running the game via usb would be too slow so isnt allowed.
  Answered 1 year ago by Rich
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Questioncan this hard drive work with a NVR recorder
Asked 1 year ago by hardwork.
- Answer Hello, For your NVR recorder, we highly recommend using WD Purple. It’s specifically designed for 24/7 surveillance systems, offering enhanced reliability and performance tailored to the demands of continuous recording.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWhat is the actual model of the physical drive inside? Is it truly a WD Black drive, or is it a red, blue, etc. I'm trying to see if the quality is the WD Black, or if its NAS quality, etc.?
Asked 1 year ago by QuickQ.
- Answer Hello QuickQ, Please be informed that the drive inside could be a different type based on the make and model of the enclosure. For more information please refer to the following link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/13652 If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future please open a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill I be able to use this WD Black on my ps4/5 as an extended storage and still be able to play off it without having to move the game back to my console internal storage?
Asked 1 year ago by YeseniaC.
- Answer this is the perfect drive for a PlayStation. Hopefully, you have it already and didn't compromise for something cheaper. treat yourself don't cheat yourself
  Answered 1 year ago by HoustonAron
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QuestionCan this be password protected?
Asked 1 year ago by Mrt.
- Answer Hello, thank you for contacting us. Please know that this drive does not support WD application to setup drive password. We recommend you to please checkout other drives like My Passport on our official online store.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionSo i keep seeing that it will only store Ps4 games to play them on the ps5 console....so can it only store xbox one X games to play on my series X, or can i download series X games onto it to play on my series X....
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It can store series x but cant play from. You will have to install on internal to play series x
  Answered 1 year ago by Cajun
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QuestionI bought one of these external hardrives and have tried to format it on my PS5 It never rconized it or showed up on my PS5 storage option. I tried another USB and even the usb-c in front. Then hooked it up to my computer to format it and doesnt read it?
Asked 2 years ago by Formatting.
- Answer Hello, We recommend you try connecting the drive to another computer using a different USB cable. If the drive was recently purchased you can return it to the place of purchase. If the issue persists then you can open a ticket with detailed issue and error screenshots at the given link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb/session/ -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan I download games on it and play the games.
Asked 2 years ago by Nick.
- Answer Yes. That’s what they are used for. Computer and PS5 or PS4
  Answered 2 years ago by BAR007
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QuestionWill this hard drive be able to run ps5 games if I store them here? Or will it only run ps4 games?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You can only store PS5 games on it, not run them. You can only run PS4 games from it
  Answered 2 years ago by Shogun
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QuestionI don't have space on my gaming laptop. Can I used this External HDD to storage my PC games?
Asked 2 years ago by Nell257.
- Answer I'm using it to record video out of the air with Tablo, but it was designed for gaming storage. In fact I was in doubt of it's compatibility with Tablo due to it's design being for gaming, but it works excellent with Tablo recording. Thus my answer being yes it probably works perfectly for game storage.
  Answered 2 years ago by Roadrunner
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QuestionCan I replace the cable to an Micro-B 3.1 Gen2 to USBC connector for use with a MacBook Pro? And if so, will it improve the data transfer speed?
Asked 2 years ago by ChangetoUSBC.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that the drive delivers speeds up to 250MB/s rated at 7200RPM, you can play your games in the fast lane with WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive. Meticulously designed with the gamer in mind, You need to look for a Type -C Converter or cable. However, We do not recommend you to use any hub or adapter to use the drive. To know more about the drive refer the link- http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705159.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 2 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill this drive work with the all models of the Tablo DVR's?
Asked 2 years ago by MightyThor.
- Answer It works with my Tablo Quad 4 with no built in storage. It's my understanding it will work with the Tablo 128GB . After connected it records to the new storage but you can watch already recorded shows from both storages. If you have the Tablo 1TB the internal drive will have to be removed before it recognizes the external drive.
  Answered 2 years ago by Roadrunner
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QuestionCould you use this drive with the enclosure laying down on its side? Such that the metal face (with "WD_ BLACK") is facing up and still able to radiate heat to open air (if this 8TB drive is like the portable 5TB one's body, only one face is metal).
Asked 2 years ago by Chris.
- Answer I use my WD-Black laying on it's side. The shown stand slides off for flat use. I've had no heating problem. In fact I've never been aware of the cooling fan ever operating. I'm using it for recording out of the aid TV with Tablo which doesn't tax the high speed that might cause the source for high temperatures.
  Answered 2 years ago by Roadrunner
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QuestionWould I be able to store anything from my PC into it (pics, videos, word documents ect ....
Asked 2 years ago by Mike4390.
- Answer Absolutely!
  Answered 2 years ago by AristoKatMcCool
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QuestionCan this Hold Screenshots and Video clips from a PS5 on it
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Sure but 8 TB is an awful lot of screenshots
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionIs this as good as a P50 for use on the play station 5?
Asked 2 years ago by John.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 2 years ago by Lpierre05
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QuestionHi can I install a bootable OS on this HDD and safely run software away from my personal windows machine? I had gotten a 3060 here and they didn't give me a Darktide code. I'm salty Abt it. So I need this to make an OS just to play Darktide craked. Work?
Asked 2 years ago by VMtorrentz.
- Answer Yes, it would work, however just keep in mind the data transfer speed is less than something installed in your computer, so loading times and other things will be slower.
  Answered 1 year ago by Rich
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QuestionHey I have the lenovo legion 5 gaming pc. Just wondering if this is a good idea for high performance gaming like CoD War-zone, Baldur's Gate 3 and high end Steam games? I see there are absolute amazing reviews but just gotta ask guys haha.
Asked 3 years ago by AJ505.
- Answer Hi AJ505, Please be informed that the drive delivers speeds up to 250MB/s rated at 7200RPM, you can play your games in the fast lane with WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive. Meticulously designed with the gamer in mind, it features active cooling technology built in to help maintain thermal conditions and reduce failure risk for an optimized gaming experience. We recommend you to please contact your host device vendor support to check whether the drive will support. To know more about the drive, refer link- https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/external-drives/wd-black-d10-game-drive-usb-3-2-hdd#WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes the drive power off or go into power saver feature when not directly in use?
Asked 3 years ago by CJ.
- Answer Yes it does
  Answered 3 years ago by Will
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QuestionCan this hard drive transfer all my DVR recordings to this hard drive . I have a Hisense Smart TV . I don't know if that makes a difference. I have a lot of movies and will be adding more. If this is not the correct one please recommend
Asked 3 years ago by Anjeleyze.
- Answer I have not actually tried to transfer files to the drive but I suspect you can do so. There's no reason I can think of as to why you would not be able to do so.
  Answered 3 years ago by Gunner
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