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Seagate Announces 2TB Game Drive for Xbox with Plug-and-Play Connectivity

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At Gamescom, Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX) unveiled its new 2TB Game Drive for Xbox, the result of a strategic marketing relationship with Microsoft. The external drive is specifically designed to complement the Xbox color scheme and features a USB 3.0 connection for easy plug-and-play setup with Xbox One or Xbox 360 consoles. This new drive creates more space for gaming enthusiasts, allowing them to store and play their favorite Xbox games without deleting them.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox is designed to complement the Xbox color scheme and features a green top-case and black body, embossed with both the Xbox and Seagate logos.
  • The drive's capacity of 2TB provides ample storage for a robust library of Xbox games, eliminating the need to delete games to make more room on the console.
  • The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox is a USB 3.0 connected drive, enabling users to take their catalog of downloaded games and achievements for continued game play on any Xbox One or Xbox 360 console.
  • The drive's price point is set at $109.99 USD, making it an affordable solution for gamers seeking additional storage.
  • The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox will be available from GameStop, Amazon, and other consumer electronic retailers worldwide.
  • The drive requires an Xbox Live login from the original game owner, or a game disc for authentication, to function properly.

Statistics:

  • The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox features a capacity of 2TB (1,024 GB).
  • The drive's price point is set at $109.99 USD.
  • The average game install size is 35-50GB, highlighting the need for additional storage in the gaming market.
  • The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox is compatible with both Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.
  • The drive's portability allows gamers to take their favorite games and achievements with them.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Seagate Announces New 2TB Game Drive for Xbox - Exclusive to Gamescom" (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150804005427/en/)

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