I am not a gamer. I just learned that Gaming Hard Drives exist. What does this drive have that a "normal" WD 2Tb drive does not. Is this drive faster? Can I use it a s a "normal" external drive?

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I am not a gamer. I just learned that Gaming Hard Drives exist.  What does this drive have that a "normal" WD 2Tb drive does not. Is this drive faster?  Can I use it a s a "normal" external drive?

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The WD 2TB Gaming Drive has features specifically designed for gaming, such as expanding the capacity of a PlayStation 4 console, fast and easy setup with a PS4, and portability to play games on different PS4 consoles. It is also built for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability, tested specifically for gaming on the PS4 console. The drive is not necessarily faster than a 'normal' WD 2TB drive, as it uses the USB 3.0 interface like many other external drives. It can be used as a normal external drive, but may require reformatting for use with other devices.

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