Press Release: On the occasion of the online press conference, the giant Western Digital presented three new SSD storages from the product portfolio of the series WD_Black. They provide players around the world with first-class speed and high performance, promising the ultimate gaming experience. It is therefore a suitable upgrade for desktop computers and next-generation gaming consoles.
“Our WD_Black brand presents a clear and simple promise to all gamers – fast, reliable storage that enhances their gaming experience,” said Rob Soderbery, Western Digital's executive vice president and general manager of the flash media business, adding: “Together with today's with the new products, the WD_Black series portfolio has various solutions using flash technology, so every player - beginner and advanced - can discover the rich world of today's inventive games."
"During the past years, the graphics and precision of the immersive gaming world have become more intense, and flash technology has become an important point for enhancing gaming experiences. "Gamers don't just need more storage, they need speed to access games quickly so they can jump right into a rich gaming environment and enjoy gaming the way game creators intended," says Geoff Keighley, gaming legend and host of The Game Awards.
At the border between games and entertainment, the WD_Black brand brings an innovative portfolio of data storage solutions tailored to the needs of gamers. New products from the WD_Black gaming portfolio are:
Internal SSD drive WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe
This drive will allow computer enthusiasts and gamers to boost the performance of their PC or laptop, take it to the next level and improve the gaming experience, thanks to PCIe Gen4 technology and new storage space for more games. This internal drive is DRAM-less and powered by PCIe Gen4 technology (backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3). The drive delivers read speeds of up to 3 MB/s. Compared to its predecessors, it has up to 600% less power consumption, so laptop gamers can expect longer gaming time between battery charges. The WD_BLACK Dashboard application monitors the drive status and optimizes in game mode for peak performance even while streaming.
Price/Availability: The WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD will be available in capacities of 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB. The price starts at 69 EUR. The drives can be pre-ordered now at the Western Digital Store and will gradually become available at selected Western Digital dealers, etailers, resellers and system integrators in summer 2021.
Gaming SSD disk WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive
It is primarily intended for console players who want to reduce loading times and get into the game faster. Elegant and high-performance storage with an SSD drive delivers speeds of up to 900 MB/s. Gamers can thus spend more time playing and less time deleting games, as this storage brings an expanded capacity of up to 2 TB to store up to 50 games. Designed to perfectly complement next-generation gaming consoles, the disc has a removable stand and can be placed anywhere near the gaming system.
Price/Availability: The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD will be available in capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. The price starts at 159 EUR. The drives can be pre-ordered now at the Western Digital Store and will gradually become available at selected Western Digital dealers, etailers, resellers and system integrators in summer 2021.
Gaming SSD WD_Black D30 Game Drive for Xbox
This disc is created to complete your gaming experience on the Xbox gaming console. This version of the WD_Black D30 Game Drive gaming SSD is officially licensed and offers increased speeds and capacities packed in a compact design inspired by the Xbox console. Gamers can simply plug in the drive and quickly start building their game library or making room on their console for new games. It is also possible to play favorite previous older games directly from disc. The product also includes a monthly membership to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service with access to more than a hundred games for consoles and PC, including online play on the console in multiplayer mode.
Price/availability: The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox is available in capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. The price starts at 168 EUR. The drives can be pre-ordered now at the Western Digital Store and will gradually become available at selected Western Digital retailers, etailers, resellers and system integrators in the summer of 2021.
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