WD - D30 1TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Black

Name: WD - D30 1TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Black
Brand: WD
SKU: 6462013
Rating: 4.6 (45 reviews)

Model: WDBATL0010BBK-WESN

SKU: 6462013

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Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 1000 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.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 900 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Interface(s): USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
- Product Name: D30 1TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable SSD
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBATL0010BBK-WESN
- Color: Black
Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 1000 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.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 900 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
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 C (USB 3.2 Gen2) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Windows 8.1/10, MacOS 10.11+
Features
- Usage: Gaming
Power
- Power Source: USB port
Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.38 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: 1.8 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: 4.8 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 619659186135

Expand your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console storage with this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. The 1TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming library. Featuring a 10 Gbps USB Type-C interface, this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD supports quick data transfer, and read speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. ensure fast load times.

USB Type-C interface: Offers simple connection to your console or PC.
High-performance speeds up to 900MB/sec.**: It helps optimize your console or PC gaming experience and drive your game.
Compatible with most next-generation consoles: Including Xbox Series X|S (play and store Xbox One games or archive Xbox Series X|S games) or PlayStation 5 (for PS4 games only). Also works with Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 4 Pro.
1TB storage capacity*: Provides ample storage space for games, so you can keep expanding your collection without having to delete your favorites on your console.
Portable and durable design: This special form factor gives you the ability to bring your game library with you wherever you go.
Three years of warranty: You can be certain that your WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD will have your back as you continue your quest to victory.

Whats Included

WD WD_BLACK D30 1TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable Solid State Drive
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
Owner's manual

Q: I know the answer is most likely yes. However, just to be sure, would this work as an external drive for my PC? I don't see why it wouldn't, but it does specify being an Xbox external SSD.

A: Hello User2319, Please be informed that WD D30 Game Drive for Xbox is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, macOS 10.11+, Xbox Series X|S (Play and store Xbox One games; archive Xbox Series X|S games) Xbox One. - Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.

Q: Can you play X|S optimized games off of it?

A: No.

Q: Can this work with a ps5

A: Hello, The WD Black D-30 is accelerated with speeds up to 900MB/s** to help minimize long load screens. Expanded capacity up to 2TB* to store up to 50 games***. Compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S****.To know more about the drive, refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdfhttps://products.wdc.com/library/SpecSheet/ENG/data-sheet-wd-black-d30-game-drive-ssd.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.

Q: Can you store games and play games off of this on the series s Xbox?

A: Yes but you can only play backwards compatible games (Xbox One, 360, original Xbox). Series S|X only play off the internal drive or expansion card.

Q: Can this drive be used for recording 4k 60fps clips on the Xbox Series X? People have been having a lot of trouble with using external drives as recording devices on the Series X.

A: No, it will still store those on the internal drive

Q: Can you use this as a regular external SSD for example for backing up a MacBook Pro?

A: Yes

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the D30 1TB Game Drive's storage capacity, allowing them to save and play all their PS4 titles. They also appreciate its easy setup and plug-and-play functionality, making it convenient to use. The portable and compact design is well-received, as it doesn't take up much space and is easy to carry around. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its compatibility, as it cannot be used to play PS5 games.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for PS5
Stores AND plays all my PS4 titles. After reading some reviews I put it through the wringer. Warms up slightly with extensive use, but not noticeable. Runs perfectly out of the rear usb ports which is good because I think it looks tacky in the front usb-c port. Love it!
Posted 3 years ago by Trusteez
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Realiable speed!
With the increase in the size of the new video games, the gaming consoles' storage capacity remains at 1TB, such as the new Xbox series X and PS5. So the only option that remains is to download one or two games to play, and when completed, I have to delete and download another. Personally, I'm not too fond of this solution because I often like to go back to my old games to play. In such cases, extended storage is the practical solution. This WD Black D30 1TB is a definitive remedy to the storage capacity issue since the high graphics games are taking much space. WD SSD D30 size is compact and looks excellent and sits in place "thank you for the base." My experience has gone smooth and flawless. First, I hooked it up to my PS5 using the front USB-A, and once connected, I got the message of a need to format the SSD drive to use it as external storage. Next, I moved one pre-installed game from internal to external storage, and the transfer rate was significant fast, and 57 GB of game size was completely transferred in 8-10 minutes. However, I reversed the process by moving the game back from my WD SSD to PS5 internal storage, and here the transfer time was cut down to 5 minutes. Another attempt is to hook up my WD D30 to my Xbox series X using the front USB-A, but the first attempt did not go so well as the SSD drive was shown as media storage only. Then I noticed the USB cable was not securely plugged into the Xbox USB-A port, which tells me if the USB is not plugged in completely, then the SSD drive shows media storage only. Once the cable is connected, the pop-up screen has shown up, and I went to settings/ system/storage and saw the new external storage listed right below the internal. I went ahead and installed a new game (Valhalla) on the WD SSD drive; after 10-14 minutes, the download was complete, but the game did not load up, so I installed it again on my internal, and the game worked just fine. I thought about moving another game just to give it a try because if this SSD is only to store games on it, then to me, it is useless; I moved Tom Clancy's The Division 2, and Voila! It worked immediately, and I was amazed that the game loaded up from the external drive and was smooth and with no lags. My conclusion was that certain games could be installed and played directly from this WD SSD, and others can only be stored, and whenever I need to play them, I just move them to the internal storage as the time of moving them is shorter than redownloading them again—excellent and reliable speed.
Posted 4 years ago by Zaid
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not a Black drive
WD has a performance Black high end drives that has generally great reviews. So riding on the praise of the Black NVMe is this drive clinging to the Black brand. No. This drive contains a WD Blue NVMe, the older WD SN500. A cheaper, but still respectable, NVMe drive that performs up to 1/2 what a true Black drive can. While I do love the Blues as an inexpensive option in my builds, it's sad they they use the Black branding on a device that has no Black drive in it. Keep that in mind if you purchase this. I got the D30 to mainly use on my Xbox One S. Coping about 100GB of games (all two games, lol) took about 20 or so minutes - I had to walk away during the copy. Load time was faster, but I forgot to time the load time off the internal HD so I compare. Having extra space in a small form factor is a nice feature for my Xbox. Now, you can use the D30 on a PC, but you can't swap back and forth without formatting. On a PC I only tested with the stock cable as I couldn't find my C to C 3.2 cable. Peak read was 462 read with 440 write. Even the random tests were respectable. Overall, this is a great external drive for everyday use or gaming. I do wish the case were smaller to take advantage of the NVMe's size. WD is building a history of deception as bad as cellphones use the word "unlimited." First was the relabeling of Green drives as Blue and having the ridiculous high load count and slower platters. Recently, selling SMR drives in their Red NAS drives instead of CMR which gives reduced reliability in a server environment. I wish they'd clean up their act and get back to what made them a good company. Because of the shady practices, this drive only passes as average, but I'd still recommend it as long as the buyer knows they're not getting a Black drive.
Posted 4 years ago by MadSquabbles