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Specifications
Storage Capacity2000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeSSDMaximum Read Speed2000 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
Key Specs
Storage Capacity2000 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 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSDBrandWDModel NumberWDBAWY0020BBK-WESNColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Capacity
Storage Capacity2000 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
UPC619659189242
Dominate in style with the powerful 2TB 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 2TB.
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 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD
Owner's manual
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Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionDoes it come with a usb cord(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes. It comes with a small usb 3.0 micro-b cord.Answered by user976976
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with windows 11? I only see windows 10 and 8 listed(1 answer)
A: AnswerYes, it's definitely compatible with Windows 11.Answered by RogerG
- A: AnswerNo. Thunderbolt 3 or 4 and even USB4 will only allow speeds of up to 1000mb/s. To get the full 2000mb/s speeds, you need a port that has USB-C Gen 2x2.
Answered by DezM
Asked by Novicetechy
Q: QuestionCan this drive be used to do a System Image Backup from a Windows 11 PC?(0 answers)
Asked by f11xace
Q: QuestionCan you play PS5 games directly from this drive?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYou can store games but not play them. Current external usb ssd transfer speed is too slow for PS5, 600MB to 2000MB per second. PS5 internal ssd minimum speed 5000MB.Answered by ps5gamer
WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
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Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 57 reviews
4.8Rating by feature
- 4.7Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers admire the BLACK P40 Game Drive for its lightning-fast transfer speeds, which dramatically improve gaming experiences. They appreciate the ample storage space that allows for expanded gaming capabilities. The PS5 compatibility and the RGB lighting with customizable software are also well-received features.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small package with huge space
Conveniently small and the rgb lights on sides are unnecessary, but it's cool. Also, it's super quickly .
Posted by Humble
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So much storage for PS5
Great external storage device. Plenty of space for additional PS5 games. Great price too!
Posted by ScottC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great, speedy external drive
I needed some space for my Series S, so I decided to buy this. It's a little pricy for my liking, but I'm sastified.
Posted by AdamAli