Does this drive work as a standard storage drive as apposed to a games drive?

The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD is purpose-built for gamers and provides storage expansion and performance for gaming consoles. However, it is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, macOS 10.11+, PlayStation 5 (for PS4 games only), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 Pro or PS4 with system software version 4.50 or higher, and Xbox One, which suggests it can be used as a standard storage drive as well.

Does this drive work as a standard storage drive as apposed to a games drive?

The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD is designed primarily for gaming consoles, but it is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, and macOS 10.11+ systems, which indicates it can also be used as a standard storage drive.

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Capacity: 2TB

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Expanded capacity up to 2TB to store up to 50 games
Stylistically designed to sit alongside your console
Accelerated speeds up to 900MB/s to help minimize long load screens
Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles

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Model
Brand	Western Digital
Series	WD_BLACK D30
Model	WDBATL0020BBK-WESN

Details
Capacity	2TB
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C)
Color	Black

Features
Features	TOTAL LOAD SCREEN LIBERATION Get in the game fast with the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD, reaching optimized speeds up to 900MB/s so you can get spawning and pwning with minimal load times and zero mercy. DESIGNED FOR CONSOLES. MADE TO BE SEEN. Elevate the look and style of your console with the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD, designed to stand out and look great next to your console on a detachable stand. KEEP YOUR GAMES FULLY LOADED Store up to 50 games with the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD. Equipped with up to 2TB capacity so you can keep expanding your collection without having to delete your favorites on your console. NEXT LEVEL STORAGE FOR NEXT GEN CONSOLES The WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD is compatible with next-gen consoles, Xbox Series X\|S (play and store Xbox One games / archive Xbox Series X \| S games) or PlayStation 5 (for PS4 games only). WIN WITHOUT WORRY Spend less time worrying about your hardware, and more time winning. WD_BLACK is breaking the mold when it comes to premium storage expansion and performance. Purpose-built for gamers, the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD gives your console the trusted, reliable performance boost and capacity it needs.
System Requirements	Windows 10, 8.1 macOS 10.11+ PlayStation 5 (for PS4 games only) Xbox Series X\|S (Play and store Xbox One games; archive Xbox Series X\|S games) PlayStation 4 Pro or PS4 with system software version 4.50 or higher Xbox One

Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +45°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ +65°C

Dimensions & Weight
Width	With Stand: 1.80" Without Stand: 1.37"
Depth	With Stand: 3.77" Without Stand: 3.77"
Height	With Stand: 2.38" Without Stand: 2.28"
Weight	With Stand: 0.30 lb. Without Stand: 0.28 lb.

Package Content
Package Content	WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD USB Type-C to Type-A cable Quick Install Guide

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	January 17, 2026

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