At flash perspective, Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) unveiled three new SSDs that it has added to its WD_BLACK™ product portfolio, offering fast, high-performance storage solutions to enhance the computing and next-generation console gaming experiences of gamers worldwide.
WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD – WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4 technology4 and more game storage to fit, allowing gamers to enhance their gaming experiences on a PC or laptop. This DRAM-free internal storage solution uses PCIe Gen4 technology (also compatible with the previous version, PCIe Gen3) to deliver read speeds of up to 3,600MB/s5. With up to 30% less power consumption than the previous model6, laptop gamers can get longer game times between charging processes. The built-in WD_BLACK Control Panel optimizes the highest performance in game mode even during streaming, while also monitoring the driver’s operating performance.
Price / Availability: WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD is available in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities in the US starting at $54.99. It can currently be pre-ordered from the Western Digital Store and will be available in selected Western Digital retail stores, e-retailers, resellers and system integrators in the summer of 2021.
WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD – For console gamers who want to minimize game load times and get into the game quickly, this sleek, high-performance compact SSD comes with read speeds of up to 900MB/s;5. Players then spend more time playing games and less time deleting, with up to 50 games8 extended storage with capacities of up to 2TB; Designed to perfectly complement the next generation of consoles, the drive also has a removable stand to be placed next to the system.
Price / Availability: WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD is available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities in the US starting at $89.99. Available for purchase at selected Western Digital retail stores, e-resellers, resellers, system integrators, and the Western Digital Store.
WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox – This officially licensed version of the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD, designed to complete the gaming experience on Xbox consoles, delivers increased speed and a high capacity with a compact Xbox-inspired design. Players can connect their drivers and quickly start building game libraries or freeing up space for new games on their consoles, while at the same time playing old Xbox One favorites directly from the drive2. Players who purchase WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox will also receive a 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, which includes access to more than 100 games on consoles and PCs, as well as a multiplayer3 online console.
Price/ Availability: The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox is available in the US in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities from $99.99. It can currently be pre-ordered through the Western Digital Store and purchased in June 2021 from selected Western Digital retail stores, e-vendors, resellers, system integrators.
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