Customer Ratings & Reviews

>> Overview The WD Black Xbox edition is a great addition to your Xbox One, older and newer models. It is an HDD and not an SSD, so take that into account, and with approximately 120MB/s write speeds and 130MB/s read speeds (max rate is stated as 130MB/s per description), it is suitable for storing your games or media files on your Xbox and accessing them at decent speeds. The suggested use is for adding extra storage for your games or media files to your Xbox device (it even has the Xbox logo); however, if you’d prefer, use it as extra storage for your PC. - Pros: stylish design, silent (for an HDD), no external power required. - Cons: HDD with max transfer speeds of 130MB/s. >> Setup On my Xbox, I just plugged it in to a free USB port and I got the choice to either use it for media (keep your existing files) or games & apps (will format the HDD). I initially used it for media, so that way I could move between Xbox and my PCs (I was even contemplating on having it connected to my router for network access), but I got a couple of “errors in the drive” when connecting to a Windows PC after using it on my Xbox (this was solved after a quick Windows repair). So, to avoid any issues, and simplify my life, I plan on keeping the WD Black HDD with my Xbox for storing games and apps, at the end the suggested use for the device (and the logo looks really cool along the design of the hard drive). >> Xbox One When choosing to format the drive for games and apps, it will allow you to get the needed extra space for games, which is invaluable. I have an old Xbox One 500GB, and whenever there was a new game, I would need to erase older games to make room for the new one, and guests wouldn’t be allowed to install their games due to space constraints (some visiting friends would always have kids with their special games, now I can be a better host and let them install what they want). In fact, I have some games installed on my gaming laptop and other games in the Xbox, but now with the extra storage, I think I can have most games I play installed on the Xbox. For example, one space demanding recent game I got, Microsoft Flight Simulator which I was using on my gaming laptop, will now be on my Xbox as well. The Xbox logo is a smart choice, I know some people are not aware you can add extra storage to your Xbox, so seeing an WD Black Box HDD Xbox Edition, will surely catch their attention. It comes with a 1-month Xbox game pass, which I guess it is good for adding to your subscription. If you were to try Xbox game pass, a 3-month trial seems more suitable (a month will just fly-by). >> Speed The max transfer speed is rated at 130MB/s, which is something close to what I got in tests. I would consistently get an average of 125MB/s transfer speeds, writing would be closer to 120MB/s and reading would be closer to 130MB/s. Overall the speed is what the manufacturer advertises.

The Western Digital P10 2TB is a great supplement to your Xbox (or PC really). Billed as a high performance gaming accessory, it really is a fast external HDD with a USB 3.0 5gbps interface (or USB 3.2 Gen 1 - thank you USB consortium). This means it’s portable, fast, and large. Couple with the trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it’s easy to see how these two products go hand in hand. When you first open the P10, you’ll notice that it’s about the size you’d expect width wise, but it’s very compact when it comes to height. The lid is made of what appears to be aluminum, which helps dissipate heat (I suspect), while the bottom is made of plastic with nice rubber feet which helps dissipate vibration (I suspect). The casing has a small LED light and USB 3 Micro Type B port on back. Other than that, it’s a pretty simple affair. WD Black is imprinted on the lid in a very edgey tech font, but overall it’s pretty non-description and easy on the eyes. When I plugged the drive into my Xbox, it was immediately recognized and I was given the choice to use for media or games. I chose games and activated the free trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which grants access to an almost Netflix like selection of games. I chose a bunch of titles I was interested in and downloaded them. I was able to sustain 300mpbs downloads and sustain writes. While I suspect the drive can sustain higher writes (that’s only about 40MB/s), it kept up without any issues and only was mildly warm to the touch. The 2TB capacity is a good pairing with Game Pass Ultimate. Essentially you can download a huge library of games that are ready to play at any given moment. To get your money out of Game Pass, you really need an external drive, because the internal 500GB or 1TB just won’t cut it alone. It’s nice that it comes with a trial, as I believe most people looking at the 2TB expansion are probably interested in this service. Playing games off the drive on the Xbox was excellent. I loaded up Doom and a few other games which played excellent and had no stuttering. In fact I noticed very little difference from the internal drive, which was impressive. The P10 isn’t a magical gaming tool that will help you frag those you see. What it is, is a competent drive with good performance, on a good USB 3.0 implementation in a compact and thoughtful design. It blends in well with the Xbox while being distinctly its own style, and it performs just like you’d expect a high performance external drive to perform. Overall I highly recommend this drive to expand your storage needs!

Works great on the XBox S for extra storage. Transfer of files was fast from the Xbox to the hard drive.

Drive seems fairly quick and have seen different load times for the games placed on it. Test mainly COD Black Ops IV and noticed a difference right away. Battlefield did play very similarly to how it did when directly on my box. Overall, the drive is very cool looking, reminds me of a pelican case a bit. It is missing a common cable used more widely in today’s industry, USB-C interface. Not sure how expensive would be to purchase. Tested with OEM cables from the package. Would like to have a larger size. Recommended for those with smaller gaming libraries, but if you already know you will want the space, op…maybe opt for a larger drive as 2TB does fill rather quickly these days.

Slick looking slim external hard drive. Plug and play with you Xbox. Lots of storage, which is a must it’s the size of games these days. Quick transfer from internal to external drive. Was able to play Need for Speed for Xbox One directly off the external hard drive with no problems what so ever. Easy way to increase your storage. Highly recommend

Very fast for a non SSD drive. Transferred a 188GB file at a consistent 118-121 MBPS. Be advised these need to be properly formatted in an XBOX before first use as the XBOX used a multi format file structure to enable faster game response. Advise that you put all your games and apps on an external drive so when you need to reset your system you will not lose all your games and apps. Then load a game or two on your boot drive that needs the extra speed. These black drives for XBOX have always been a fast, reliable, and cheap solution for extra storage. I have several 1-5 TB sized versions in my stable and they all work as advertised.

I have been using this hard drive as expanded storage for my Xbox Series X. It couldn't possibly be easier to set up as it is very simply plug and play. I also have an Xbox One X in another room I use occasionally and it is very easy to unplug and move to another system for games I frequently play. The transfer speed is very quick if I want to move to the system's internal storage. It should be noted that to take advantage of the Series X speed and frame rate optimizations you will need to have the game stored on your system directly. Games that you play from this drive run very smoothly with no hiccups or stutters.

The 2gb hard drive is plenty of space to hold your games. The drive is lightweight and easy to transport. The drive is fast enough to play smoothly with no stutter in the video. Works well with my Xbox One.