Speed Up Your PlayStation Game with the Officially Licensed Seagate Game Drive SSD Review

Seagate Game Drive External SSD: One-Minute Review

The Seagate Game Drive External SSD is a PlayStation-focused external solid-state drive (SSD) designed for gamers on Sony’s console. Compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, this external SSD offers a speedy plug-and-go option and channels an awful lot of what makes Seagate one of the go-to brands for gaming storage.

Design and Build

The drive has a very slick design and robust-feeling build. It’s a hardy rectangular cuboid in form, feeling like it could easily withstand a drop or bump, while also being very convenient to carry and stuff into a pocket. The sleek white finish, black underside, and cable create a cohesive look that blends seamlessly with the PS5 family’s aesthetic.

Performance

Seagate hasn’t published any claimed read and write speeds, which is unusual. However, from our testing, the drive proved to be reliable – if not super speedy – for an external hard drive. It handled transfers from and to a PS5 at reasonable times, which you can read more about below, and it sits comfortably above HDDs, albeit below the top-end external SSDs like the WD Black P40.

Price and Availability

The Seagate Game Drive External SSD comes in two sizes, offering 1TB and 2TB solutions for external storage. The lack of a larger 4TB (or bigger) drive may irk some, but the price would skyrocket and those capacities seem to still be reserved for more traditional HDDs.

Price:

• 1TB: $129.99 / £139.99
• 2TB: $219.99 / £229.99

Should You Buy the Seagate Game Drive External SSD?

Buy it if:

• You’re looking for a reliable external SSD for your PS5 or PS4.
• You want a solid storage solution that’s easy to use and doesn’t break the bank.
• You need a drive that can handle PS5 game transfers without any issues.

Don’t buy it if:

• You’re looking for the fastest external SSD on the market.
• You need a drive with a larger capacity than 2TB.
• You’re on a super-tight budget.

Also Consider:

• WD Black P40: A more expensive but faster option with larger capacity options.
• Seagate Game Drive for PS: A similar option with a more affordable price tag.
• Other external SSD options: Such as the Samsung T7 Shield, Crucial X8, and WD My Passport SSD.

How I Tested the Seagate Game Drive External SSD: One-Minute Review

I incorporated the Seagate Game Drive External SSD into my PS5 setup and used it as an extension of my console’s storage for around two weeks. In that time, I copied and stored multiple PS5 games numerous times – timing every transfer manually as well as using the PlayStation’s own estimates – and ran PS4 games from the drive too. I used both the drive’s cables and tested in both the PS5’s USB-A and USB-C ports.

I tested the Seagate Game Drive External SSD against other Seagate external HDDs on PS5 to confirm its speed and the increase in performance the SSD offers. I also made the same comparison with my daily external HDD, the Lacie Rugged, on PC.

[Image: The Seagate Game Drive External SSD being held in a hand over a black table top]

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I hope this helps you make an informed decision about whether the Seagate Game Drive External SSD is right for you!