Exploring the WDBLACK D10 Game Drive: A Gamer’s Essential
Introduction to the WDBLACK D10
The WDBLACK D10 game drive from Western Digital is a robust external hard drive designed specifically for gamers, boasting an impressive 12 terabytes of storage and a speedy 7200 RPM. To put this device to the test, I embarked on an ambitious project: downloading every game available on Xbox Game Pass for my Xbox One—approximately 250 titles. This endeavor took about a week and certainly raised eyebrows at my internet service provider, but I successfully downloaded all games while still retaining around 7.5 terabytes of free space.
The Shift to Digital Gaming
As gaming continues its transition into the digital realm, having reliable external storage has become increasingly vital. As a parent of young children who are fascinated by physical game cases and discs, I recognize that my days of showcasing a collection of physical games may be behind me. However, with this powerful external hard drive at my disposal, I can keep nearly all my titles accessible without sacrificing space or organization.
Features and Design
Priced at $300, the WDBLACK D10 (a somewhat misleading name given its substantial capacity) is housed in a sturdy 3.5-inch enclosure that includes dedicated power supply and cooling features for enhanced longevity and performance stability. Additionally, it offers two USB charging ports located at the back—perfect for powering up devices like smartphones while gaming. The design allows for versatile placement; it can stand upright thanks to its stylish stand or lay flat with rubber feet if needed.
Downloading Experience: A Week-Long Adventure
Living in an area blessed with unlimited internet access made this downloading spree feasible; however, I suspect my ISP might be reconsidering their policies after witnessing me download approximately 4.5 terabytes from Microsoft’s servers over one week—from September 13 to September 20.
The process itself was quite engaging as I organized downloads alphabetically in batches on my console’s queue. Each time I checked back on progress via my desktop monitor was like unwrapping gifts—would it be an indie gem from Kemco weighing just hundreds of megabytes or something hefty like Remedy’s Quantum Break? (Yes, even those live-action episodes were included.) This experience also allowed me to stumble upon lesser-known titles within Xbox Game Pass that piqued my interest.
Throughout this journey, I’ve discovered some personal preferences: I’m not fond of The Surge 2, found Blair Witch lacking substance, need another go at Darksiders Genesis, but absolutely enjoy theHunter: Call of the Wild—despite often losing track of where I’ve shot animals amidst their expansive virtual environment filled with unclaimed remains.
Next Steps: Testing Compatibility with New Consoles
With all these games now stored on my Xbox One X thanks to this extensive download session using the external drive, it’s time for phase two: connecting it to either an Xbox Series X or S when they launch later this year. While I’m confident in its compatibility with these next-gen consoles—the only limitation being that it won’t support games utilizing Microsoft’s advanced solid-state technology—I look forward to having such a vast library ready right out of the gate.
If everything goes smoothly during testing come November then I’ll have no issues enjoying countless hours across various titles without needing constant reformatting or data management headaches!
In conclusion—and until then—it’s time for some serious hunting!