Seagate has announced the release of a new line of external hard drives for the PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles. Drive capacities are available in either 2 TB or 4 TB sizes. The drives use USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) connectors and have had their firmware optimized for each generation. Depending on the model, the suggested prices range from $92.49 all the way up to $159.99.
These officially licensed PlayStation console game drives are designed to be plug-and-play with installation taking less than two minutes. Limited-edition Horizon Forbidden West models are also being offered in 2 TB and 5 TB capacities. All models include a one-year limited warranty.
Game Drive (Seagate)
Add-on storage for PlayStation consoles
Embrace the expansive storage of Game Drive—officially licensed for PlayStation consoles.
- Build your Game Vault with a 2TB drive or our new, high-capacity 4TB drive.
- Compatible with both PS5 and PS4 consoles.
- Archive PS5 games until you are ready to transfer them to the PS5 console’s internal storage.
- Store and play PS4 games directly from the external drive.
As developers create compelling PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) games, players are building up their game libraries and eagerly searching for high-capacity add-on storage options. Today, Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) expands its storage capacity for PS4 and PS5 consoles with our officially licensed external Game Drive—featuring 2TB and 4TB capacities. Leveling up the company’s line of PlayStation storage for gamers, the new external hard drive offers the ultimate game vault for PS5 and PS4 storage and delivers the ability to play PS4 games directly from the drive.
Horizon Forbidden West Limited Edition Game Drive (Seagate)
Discover new worlds with the officially licensed Horizon Forbidden West Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation Consoles.
- A majestic design featuring the iconic Aloy, hero of Horizon Forbidden West.
- Build your Game Vault with high-capacity drives of 2TB and 5TB.
- Compatible with both PS5 and PS4 consoles.
Additionally, to celebrate the new Game Drive and the upcoming release of the PS5 and PS4 game, Horizon Forbidden West™, Seagate collaborated with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Guerrilla to bring fans the Horizon Forbidden West Limited Edition Game Drive. Inspired by the open world of Horizon Forbidden West, the officially licensed collectible HDD displays graphics on the exterior of the drive that highlight the strength and mystery of the Horizon Forbidden West hero, Aloy. Available in 2TB and 5TB capacities, the Game Drive gives players the power to store their library of PS5 and PS4 games. Owners can also play their PS4 games right from the drive.
The new drives include a one-year limited warranty giving players peace of mind. With shipments starting next month, Seagate’s Game Drive retails with a suggested price of $92.49 (2TB) and $139.99 (4TB), and Horizon Forbidden West Limited Edition Game Drive retails with a suggested price of $99.99 (2TB) and $159.99 (5TB).
Source: Seagate