Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB-Complete Features/InstructionGuide

Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB

Specifications

• DIGITAL STORAGE CAPACITY: 2000 GB
• COMPATIBLE DEVICES: Gaming Console
• HARD DISK INTERFACE: USB 3.0
• BRAND: Seagate
• SERIES: Game Drive
• SPECIFIC USES FOR PRODUCT: Gaming
• CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: USB
• HARD DISK SIZE: 2 TB
• FORM FACTOR: 2.5-inch
• CACHE SIZE: 2 Series
• ‎ GAME DRIVE HARDWARE PLATFORM: ‎Xbox series x
• ITEM WEIGHT: ‎5.9 ounces
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: ‎ 4.6 x 3.2 x 0.6 inches
• ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: ‎4.6 x 3.2 x 0.6 inches
• COLOR: ‎Black
• FLASH MEMORY SIZE: ‎2 TB
• HARD DRIVE ROTATIONAL SPEED: ‎5400 RPM

Introduction

CONSTRUCT YOUR GAME VAULT 2TB of storage space allows you to create the ultimate Game Vault without sacrificing titles. XBOX-CERTIFIED Compatible with Xbox One X, Xbox One S, and all Xbox One generations. AWESOME DESIGN A striking and elegant style that goes well with your Xbox. TURN IT ON Your gaming center is illuminated in Xbox green thanks to a built-in LED bar. 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services and a 1-year guaranteed warranty are included for your piece of mind.

Add-on storage for your Xbox One®, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S.

Nothing says “Game Over” for the Xbox experience like an overloaded drive. Boost your console’s storage capacity with the Seagate® Game Drive for Xbox, the only external drive designed exclusively for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. In a slim size that fits in your pocket, you can store your current game collection and downloadable content— with tons of space left over for your next most anticipated games.

With 2TB of additional storage for your console, you can save the world— or even the galaxy—and all the games that are worth keeping. Free up space on your console’s internal drive while consolidating 50+ Xbox One games1 into a single location. Plug-and-play functionality gives you instant power up. Xbox automatically detects your drive and walks you through a hassle-free setup process that will have your drive game-ready in minutes.

Game Drive uses the same firmware as Xbox consoles for high performance and seamless gameplay. Unplug the Seagate Game Drive and take your entire game library to a friend’s house.2 It’s small enough to slip into your backpack and doesn’t need a separate power cord, so you can play your games but eat their snacks.

Game Drive for Xbox is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S, and plugs directly into any USB port in your console.3

1. Average game size is 35GB to 50GB.
2. Requires Xbox Live login from original game owner.
3. Formatting may be required.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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UPC Code

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EAN Code

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Notes

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AMER| STEA2000403| 2TB| Green| 1| 763649073360| 7636490071911| 10763649073367| —

AMER

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STEA2000417

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2TB

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White

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1

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763649119297

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3660619401963

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10763649119294

| Xbox Game Pass Special Edition

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STEA2000428

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2TB

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Yellow & Blue

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1

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763649143919

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3660619408542

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10763649143916

| CyberPunk 2077 Special Edition
AMER| STEA2000700| 2TB| Gray| 1| 763649146231| 3660619408719| 10763649146238| Walmart LE

AMER

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STEA2000431

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2TB

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Black & Green

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1

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763649148181

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3660619409112

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10763649148188

| Halo: Master Chief Limited Edition

1. Formatting may be required.
2. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Xbox One®, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S1
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)2

HOW TO USE

External USB drives can be used in two ways with the Xbox One.

• Apps & Games
• Media Storage

Apps & Games

• To play and save games on the Xbox One, the USB device must be formatted in a specified way. When you initially connect the USB drive to the Xbox One, you should be prompted to format it for games and apps.
• This will allow you to play and save games on the drive, but it will also wipe any data you may have on it. Before you start formatting, make sure you have all of your data backed up.
• If you are not requested to format the drive, you can do so manually by selecting the following options from the menu:

Manage Storage > Home > Settings > System

• Under ‘Manage Storage,’ the drive should be detected. Choose the drive and format it for ‘Games and Apps.’

NOTE: Disconnect and rejoin the drive while the Xbox is turned on if it is not identified under Manage Storage.

• After the disc has been formatted, it can be utilized to save and play games and programmes.
• Before unplugging the drive, make sure the Xbox One is turned off to protect your data.

NOTE

It must meet the following requirements to be able to play and save games on the drive:

• USB 3.0
• At least 256 GB of storage space.

You will not be able to save or play games to the drive if it does not fulfil these requirements.

MEDIA STORAGE

• The Xbox Game Drive can be used to play or watch media on the Xbox One.
• The Xbox One media player may save movies, music, and photos on the disc and play them on your television.
• When you attach the USB drive to the Xbox One for the first time, it will prompt you to reformat it for usage with games and apps. Use for Media is selected.
• The content can then be viewed using Media Player:

Select the drive from the Home > Media Player menu.

• Disconnect and reconnect the drive while the Xbox is on if it is not identified in Media Player.
• You should be able to play the media that is saved on the drive after selecting it.
• Before unplugging the drive, make sure the Xbox One is turned off to protect your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it possible to utilize any Seagate hard drive with the Xbox One?
  Some of the games that will be available through Microsoft’s new service. While any ordinary external USB drive will work with the Xbox One, the new Seagate Game Drives (available in 2TB and 4TB capacities) come with a complimentary month of Game Pass (on the 2TB version) and two months of Game Pass (on the 4TB version) (on the 4TB version).

• Is the Seagate 2TB gaming drive a solid-state drive (SSD)?
  2TB SSD External Solid-State Drive, Portable USB 3.0 – Designed for Xbox One, 2 Month Xbox Game Pass Membership, 1-Year Rescue Service, Seagate Game Drive for Xbox (STHB2000401)

• Can any external hard drive be used with the Xbox One?
  Most current hard drives are supported by Xbox consoles, including the most popular versions from leading brands like Seagate, Western Digital, and others. USB 3.0 capability, which is now ubiquitous on even low-cost USB external hard drives, is one of the minimum needs.

• How many games can a 2TB hard drive hold?
  50 With a massive 2TB capacity, you can free up space on your PS4 system’s internal drive and store up to 50* games in one place. (Please keep in mind that once anything is saved on the disc, it can only be accessed by the account that transferred it.)

• How do I format an Xbox One USB drive?
  Select your USB drive or external storage device by right-clicking it. Select Format from the pop-up menu. Select NTFS from the File system dropdown menu. To begin formatting, select Start.

• What format does an Xbox One external hard drive need to be?
  The file format on the external hard drive should be exFAT rather than NTFS. External storage on the Xbox One is limited to 16 TB. An external device, on the other hand, must have a capacity of at least 256 GB.

• Is Seagate’s gaming drive a solid-state drive?
  Review of the Seagate Game Drive for Xbox SSD (2021): A practical and attractive storage option. It’s a solid-state drive! As game file sizes become larger, storage is becoming a concern for all types of gaming.

• Is the Seagate 2TB compatible with the Xbox Series S?
  Seagate’s Storage Expansion Card is available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, all of which are compatible with Xbox Series X and Series S.

• Are Xbox games stored on solid-state drives?
  Thanks to 1TB of flash-speed SSD capacity, you’ll be able to move from downloading to playing in no time with the Game Drive for Xbox SSD.

• Why won’t my Xbox recognize my Seagate hard drive?
  If the drive isn’t being recognized, try a different Xbox port. If the drive is connected to a USB hub, disconnect it from the hub and connect it straight to the Xbox. If the problem persists, connect the device to a Windows machine and run Sea tools for Windows on it.

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