is usb-c to usb-c cable included ?

Yes, the SSD drive was shipped with the USB-C to USB-C cable. It also has an adapter to convert USB-C to USB-A port. Hope this helps.

Would this be a good drive to connect to the USB port of a Smart TV for playing movies?

In terms of its capacity and speed capability, yes ... but it will largely depend on your TV's USB port speed. If it, too, is USB 3.0 or 3.1 rated, you should do fine. If it's only 2.0, then a lot will depend on your frame rates and refresh performance. Otherwise, the My Passport SSD should not hold you back in the least.

I plan to upgrade my laptop soon, but am using USB 2.0 now. For backup and restore on Win7 my Seagate FreeAgent Go is miserably slow. Would this external SSD speed up that process? Thanks.

Yes, I think it would, but if you want to really go, you may want to upgrade your 2.0 slot to a 3.0.

is it good for gaming, or running games off of it?

You really don't want to run games off an external drive. Take the time and go read up some info on how to build computers. Sounds like you'll save a lot of time and money

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Blazing-fast file transfers with speeds up to 515MB/s
Password protection with hardware encryption
USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
Trusted drive built with WD reliability
Automatic backup
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The My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection with hardware encryption helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, the My Passport SSD is shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool, durable design.

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Brand	Western Digital
Series	My Passport SSD
Model	WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN

Details
Capacity	256GB
Interface	USB 3.1
Color	Black

Features
Features	Transfer Files Blazing Fast The My Passport SSD is the fastest My Passport drive to date with speeds up to 515MB/s using the USB Type-C port to rapidly transfer data. Its blazing-fast speed also gives great performance to help run virtual machines on your computer. Password Protection with Hardware Encryption Store growing content on the My Passport SSD to alleviate limited internal storage space. Set a password to help keep it protected with built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software. Cutting-edge Compatibility Technology Built for Mac or PC, the My Passport SSD is compatible with USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports. It's USB Type-C ready to reach speeds up to 515MB/s. Also, USB 3.1 Gen 2-ready, and USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible. Trusted Drive Built with WD Reliability Built to withstand a drop of up to 6.5 feet (1.98 meters), My Passport SSD is engineered from the ground up by Western Digital. This trusted drive is quality inside and out.
System Requirements	Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 operating systems Mac OS Sierra, Mac OS El Capitan or Yosemite Requires reformatting for other operating systems Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Environmental
Operating Temperature	+5°C ~ +35°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ +65°C

Dimensions & Weight
Width	1.77"
Depth	3.54"
Height	0.39"

Package Content
Package Content	Portable SSD drive USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2) USB Type-C to Type-A adaptor WD Discovery for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software Quick install guide

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First Listed on Newegg	July 24, 2017

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