WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
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Specifications
Storage Capacity1000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeSSDMaximum Read Speed2000 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
Key Specs
Storage Capacity1000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeSSDMaximum Read Speed2000 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
General
Product NameBLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSDBrandWDModel NumberWDBAWY0010BBK-WESNColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Capacity
Storage Capacity1000 gigabytes
Performance
Storage Drive TypeSSDMaximum Read Speed2000 megabytes per second
Compatibility
Internal Or ExternalExternalExternal Hard Drive TypePortableInterface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)Operating System CompatibilityMac, WindowsMinimum System RequirementsPS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S , Xbox One, Windows® 11, 10, 8.1 or macOS 10.11+
Features
UsageGaming, Everyday computingLighting TypeRGB
Power
Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
Product Height0.51 inchesProduct Width2 inchesProduct Weight2.72 ounces
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 YearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years
Other
UPC619659189235
Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
Light up your game
Customize your drive’s RGB lighting with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only) to show off your style and make every play personal.
Kick loading into overdrive
Beat your competition into the match with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds up to 2,000MB/s.* Help optimize your console or PC gaming experience and drive your game.
Dominate anywhere
Compete and conquer on the go with a compact and portable form factor that makes it easy to take your gaming library with you.
Store more, play more
Keep more of the latest and largest titles installed and ready to launch with a capacity of 1TB.
Grab it and go
This durable, portable drive is built with WD_BLACK toughness thanks to a shockresistant structure that can survive a drop of up to two meters, making it the perfect gaming storage to take with you anywhere with its compact portable design.
Compatible with most next-generation consoles
Including PlayStation 5, Playstation 4 Pro, PS4 with software version 4.50 or higher, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and macOS 10.11+
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices.
Game on with confidence
WD_BLACK reliability backed by a 5-year limited warranty lets you keep your focus where it should be; on the game.
What's Included
WD WD_BLACK P40 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD
Owner's manual
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- A: AnswerPS4 games are able to play. PS5 games cannot be played from external hard drives. Advice: Put all PS4 games on the hard drive, all PS5 games you are not playing, and the active PS5 games on console. The PS5 can format the hard drive to read it.
Answered by SmartBuyer
Q: QuestionDoes this work with the Xbox series x?(4 answers)
A: AnswerYes, however, you can not play X/S games from it. X/S games can only be played from internal or the expansion card storage. Any old Xbox One/360 titles can be played from it. It is fast on transfer between console and drive with speeds averaging 2 Gbps.Answered by RoninGhost
Asked by Francisco
Q: QuestionWhat is this? And will it give me more storage for my Xbox?(2 answers)
A: AnswerHello Colby, Please be informed that WD_ Black P40 SSD Kick loading into overdrive with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds up to 2,000MB/s. System compatibility with Xbox Series X|S (play and store Xbox One games; archive optimized for Xbox Series X|S games) . To Know more about the drive please refer to the mentioned link: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-in/products/portable-drives/wd-black-p40-game-drive-ssd#WDBAWY5000ABK-WESN -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.Answered by Western Digital Team
- A: AnswerHello, Please be informed that WD_ Black P40 SSD Kick loading into overdrive with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds up to 2,000MB/s. System compatibility with PlayStation 5 (play and store PS4 games; archive PS5 games) Xbox Series X|S (play and store Xbox One games; archive optimized for Xbox Series X|S games) . If you need any assistance then you could raise a concern ticket on the given link, the customer support team get back to you in a earliest possible time. Please refer to the link mentioned: https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ To Know more about the drive please refer to the mentioned link: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-in/products/portable-drives/wd-black-p40-game-drive-ssd#WDBAWY5000ABK-WESN -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
- A: AnswerHello, Please be informed that WD_ Black P40 SSD Kick loading into overdrive with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds up to 2,000MB/s. We request you to please contact your application host device support. However, If you are using it with computer then you can normally just connect the drive access and run the files. - Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
- A: AnswerYou may have to format the drive. When you go into disc management see if you can format it by right clicking
Answered by Reesestorm
- A: AnswerEach system formats the whole drive you would need to get 2 dedicated drives unfortunately
Answered by Reesestorm
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 200 reviews
4.8Rating by feature
- 4.7Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the BLACK P40 Game Drive's storage capacity, RGB lighting, portability, and compatibility across gaming platforms. They appreciate its slim design, fast performance, and easy setup. The only notable complaint is about the stiffness of the included cable.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Comprehensive Take on the WD Black Game Drive
After integrating the WD Black Game Drive into my gaming setup, it's time to share some insights on this external storage powerhouse. Let's kick off with the storage – it's capacious, giving my game library room to breathe. No more juggling games like a digital Tetris master – a genuine boon for any gamer. Performance-wise, the WD Black Game Drive lives up to its name. Data zips around like it's on a mission, resulting in snappy loading times and an overall smooth gaming experience, especially with those resource-heavy titles. Design-wise, it's a looker, but beyond aesthetics, the robust build exudes durability. It's not just eye candy; it feels like it could shrug off a few accidental bumps – not that I'm putting that to the test. A standout feature is its compatibility across gaming platforms. Seamless integration with both my gaming PC and console is a game-changer, adding a layer of versatility to the mix. To sum it up, the WD Black Game Drive is a solid choice for those who crave both storage space and performance. With its generous capacity, impressive speed, and sturdy design, it's a savvy investment for any gamer looking to level up their storage game.
Posted by EdTR
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful— sleek — WD Black
Perfect candy bar style SSD. WD Black is a reputable brand and this SSD is so light and portable. Love the RGB color. Only issue wish it was compatible with MacOS for software loaded on SSD. Overall still satisfied. Will buy more and more space for the next purchase.
Posted by PatN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Improvements were added!
I bought this because I was having texture loading issues for Warzone, I read that the resolve was moving from hdd to ssd. This did fix it for me! Reading some of the reviews I observed that it runs warm even sometimes hot, I intend on using this for a long time hopefully! In order to do that I did the following: bought a NEVEIKA phone cooler from Amazon since I couldn’t find something specific for external hard drive cooling. Then I applied thermal paste and a piece of foil for the heat sink. I also used the WD dashboard and turned off the RGB feature. The temperature difference on the dashboard is 10 degrees F but the to the touch it’s a literal hot and cold.
Posted by GraysonV