The WD_Black 2TB P10 Game Drive is an external hard drive that adds extra game storage to PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac systems. It connects through USB 3.2 Gen 1 with a Micro-B port on the drive and a USB-A connector for the host. The 2TB capacity stores roughly 50 games at average game install sizes. The drive comes pre-formatted in exFAT, so it works on both consoles and computers without any reformatting. The internal drive is a 5400 RPM 2.5-inch HDD that transfers data at up to 140 MB/s.
An affordable way to add more storage to your console
The P10 works with current- and previous-generation consoles, but how it works depends on the system. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, you can store next-gen games on the drive, but cannot play them directly from it. Those games need to be moved to the internal SSD before playing. You can run PS4 and Xbox One games directly from the P10. So the drive is useful for storing your full library on current consoles without deleting games to make room.
The 140 MB/s transfer speed is fast for a 5400 RPM mechanical hard drive. The 2TB model uses a 2-platter design that runs slightly faster than the 4TB and 5TB models with their 5-platter layout. Game loading times will be slower than on an SSD, but the speeds work fine for older console games or for games you’re not playing right now. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection tops out at 5 Gbps, so the HDD’s mechanical speed is the limiting factor.
The P10 has a Micro-B port and comes with a Micro-B to USB-A cable. There’s no USB-C support on either end. For console use, this is fine since PlayStation and Xbox consoles still have USB-A ports. For PC use, you’ll need a USB-A port on your computer or an adapter if you only have USB-C.
The drive is small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag for travel. The top is brushed aluminum, and the bottom is matte plastic, which makes it feel more durable than fully plastic external drives. WD offers a 3-year limited warranty for the P10.
At $100 with the $22 discount applied, the WD_Black 2TB P10 Game Drive is an easy pickup for a 2TB portable HDD that works with multiple consoles and PCs. With hard drives running so high these days, this is a deal you won’t want to miss.
