WD_Black 6TB P10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, Works with PlayStation, Xbox, & PC - WDBZ7D0060BBK-WESN

I use it for backups, since the additional speed makes that process less painful. It definitely works faster than a standard external HDD. However, it's still a HDD so speeds won't be nearly as fast as SSD or NvME. Given the price difference between SSD / NvME and this product, you can't beat the price, quality, performance, and most importantly capacity for a HDD, since comparable SSD, etc are far more expensive for this amount of space.For good performance for gaming or large data storage (imaging, backups), it's a good product at a decent value.

I got this external hard drive to supplement the tiny hard drive on my gaming laptop. I could have just installed another internal drive, but that’s a lot of trouble I didn’t want. It works extremely well, and while Steam downloads are a tad slow (large game, USB interface, or network speed could have all been the culprit), I did not see a lag time when actually playing the games. The product’s form factor is small, somewhat armored, and lightweight. I also bought a hard case for it, as my setup has to be portable. I am quite pleased, overall.

Great budget hdd drive. Reliable. Easy to use. 5 terabytes is plenty of room for games or movies. Just make sure you let your game box whether Xbox or Playstation format your hdd drive or it will not work. If for movies or data use a formatter for NTFS. Use appropriate format for the amount of terabytes on your drive. Very important. Use NTFS not exFAT. I made that mistake and had to reformat. You easily put hundreds of movies, pictures, and files and have room for more.

When I came across the "We suggest the Black model for your gaming needs" message I figured it was just marketing. But given that this drive is the same cost as a non-gaming drive...why not?I've had issues with hard drive not disconnecting on the PS5 causing an error message at every startup and a hard drive repair. This has happened with hard drives AND SSD so I figured it's just a problem with the PS5 and bad design. However... I haven't had this problem since I switched to this drive.In general the PS5 interface is extremely sluggish, and games load REALLY slowly, even from the Internal "high speed" storage. In general, the PS5 is just a lousy console, but there are upgrades that can improve the experience. One of them is a good optimized "game drive".This particular drive is a bit more rugged than other plain ones, and looks like it came out of one of those Toughbook laptops. It's just a USB hard drive like any other, cheap for the capacity, but I'm imagining the cache and firmware must be optimized for this specific use because...I can't quite logically explain it but this hard drive is MUCH faster than even an SSD plugged into the PS5. It just loads up games near instantly, and they download and install faster than before. The hard drive errors on shutdown and restart seem to have stopped.So overall? If you are using a video game console this appears to be the ideal external hard drive that you want. It's certainly the one I want going forward.

As a dedicated gamer, I'm always looking for ways to improve my gaming experience, and the WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive has done just that. This external hard drive is the ultimate storage solution for gamers, offering plenty of space for all your favorite games and more.The drive's sleek and compact design makes it easy to transport, and it can be used with both PC and console gaming systems. The drive has a large 5TB capacity, which is more than enough for even the largest game libraries. The drive is also compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, so it's easy to connect to any device.The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive offers lightning-fast performance, with read speeds of up to 140MB/s, ensuring that your games load quickly and run smoothly. The drive's reliability is also top-notch, with a durable design that can withstand drops and bumps. The drive also has built-in software that allows for automatic backup and scheduled backups, giving you peace of mind knowing that your game data is safe and secure.One of the standout features of the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is its compatibility with the WD_BLACK Dashboard software. This software allows the user to customize their gaming experience by adjusting settings and optimizing performance. The software also allows the user to monitor drive health and available storage space, ensuring that the drive is always performing at its best.Overall, the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is an excellent investment for any gamer looking to improve their gaming experience. The drive's large capacity, lightning-fast speeds, and durability make it the ultimate storage solution for gamers. Whether you're a PC or console gamer, this drive is a must-have for anyone looking to take their gaming to the next level.

These external drives are my all-time favorite. I have been buying them for a few years now, - not necessarily for gaming, but to store a large amount of heavy graphic files and for their high-speed upload ability. And, they never failed me. So these are the only ones I use now, and when I saw that they came out with the pink version (only had the blck ones before), - I could not resist. The most adorable addition to my collection,beautiful color (just like pictured), and even larger capability. What not to love?

Great for small game storage and backing large workshop/mod files and or storing mod folders for games like Sims. Use it for Unity projects too and runs swell. Its still a spinner/magnetic spinner drive so not at SSD level for streaming resources and etc but works well for game installs that dont require an ssd.