Can this be used as just an external hard drive, not for gaming?

Yes, I use it as a regular external hard drive mostly for RAW photo editing. It's just marketed for gaming because it's exceptionally fast for an HDD drive (250MB/s read/write) that will allow you to comfortably run applications and games off of it. Also because games are huge these days. Considering it's got effectively half the read speed of a SATA SSD, it's actually quite an excellent value.

Can you play PS5 games directly off of the 8TB?

No. Per Sony. You can store the game installs on it, but you have to copy them back to the PS5 internal storage before you can play them. You can however play PS4 games directly off of it as far as I know.

Is this hard drive good for expanding the storage of gaming consoles?

Yes, the WD Black 8TB D10 Game Drive is specifically designed for gamers and provides a large storage capacity, making it suitable for expanding the storage of gaming consoles.

How is the performance of this hard drive?

The hard drive delivers speeds up to 250MB/s at 7200 RPM and includes active cooling technology for optimized gaming performance.

what size screws does this case have? my torque tools wont fit it

Not sure why you're trying to open it. I love mine and it works great for the purpose I bought it for. But to answer your question, I was able to extract one screw with a craftsman T15 Torx screw driver. Hope that you find this help full. The screw actually has an Allen head on it though, I was unable to find one of mine that would work/fit it. If you're tearing it apart because of the fan, I would HIGHLY SUGGEST buying a "Noctua Fan" if you can find one in the proper size. These fans are absolutely amazing!!! Little price-y but, you only get what you pay for when it comes to cooling fans! Awesome warranty, lower power consumption then a stock fan, quiet and so on. I hope I fixed your dilemma.

Will a type C cable work with this drive (using a type C port) for faster transfer speeds?

The WD Black 8TB D10 Game Drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B interface, and it comes with a USB Type-A to Micro-B cable. There is no information indicating compatibility with a Type C cable for faster transfer speeds.

Can this be used as an internal drive: has anyone taken one apart to see if the SATA ports are available?

I believe you cannot use this drive internally because they removed the SATA port.

Does it work with PS5?

bruh how tf should we know it isn't out yet ok, fine, ill be serious yes. yes it will.

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WD Black 8TB D10 Game Drive Desktop External Hard Drive for PS4/Xbox One/PC/Mac USB 3.2 (WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN)

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Capacity: 8TB

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8TB so you can save and build your console or PC gaming collection up to 200 games.
Extra storage to capture and collect your best in-screen game captures.
Speed up to 250 MB/s rated at 7200 RPM with active cooling technology to help you stay in the game.
Features two 7.5W USB Type-A charging ports to charge your gaming gear and accessories.
Purpose-built for gamers based on WD_Black quality and reliability.

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Brand	WD
Series	Black D10
Model	WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN

Performance
Color	Black
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
Capacity	8TB
RPM	7200 RPM

Features
Features	DON'T PLAY FAVORITES - PLAY EVERYTHING With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive's 8TB of added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games - now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library. Capturing and collecting your most memorable in-game moments is even easier with the extra storage capacity, so you can relive and share your greatest gameplay recordings with the world. BIG DRIVE, NIMBLE SPEED Delivering speeds up to 250MB/s rated at 7200 RPM, you can play your games in the fast lane with WD_Black D10 Game Drive. Meticulously designed with the gamer in mind, it features active cooling technology built in to help maintain thermal conditions and reduce failure risk for an optimized gaming experience. POWER UP TO 100% The WD_Black D10 Game Drive comes equipped with two 7.5W USB Type-A charging ports to make charging your gaming gear or accessories even easier. Carefully crafted to stand either vertically or sit horizontally, your gaming set up will keep your devices charged and prepared for battle at a moment's notice. OUR LEGACY LIVES ON Tried and true, gamers trust WD_Black with their lives (and saves). Our mission with WD_Black is simple: a brand dedicated to save and enhance your games. Offering dependability, optimized speed boosts, expansion, you can be certain that your WD_Black D10 Game Drive will have your back as you quest for video game greatness. WIN WITHOUT WORRY WD_Black is breaking the mold when it comes to premium storage expansion and performance. Purpose-built for gamers, the WD_Black D10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the trusted, reliable performance boost and capacity it needs, so you'll spend less time worrying about your hardware, and more time winning. WD_Black has got your back.
System Requirements	Playstation 4 Pro or PS4 with system software version 4.50 or higher Xbox One Windows 8.1, 10 macOS 10.11+

Dimensions & Weight
Form Factor	3.5"
Dimensions	4.92" x 1.73" x 7.68"
Weight	2.16 lbs.

Packaging
Package Contents	WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive USB Type-A to Micro-B cable AC adapter and plug Quick Install Guide

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First Listed on Newegg	August 23, 2019

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