Seagate has announced its range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for enthusiasts and casual gamers alike this Christmas season.
The FireCuda 520N SSD is a compact, reliable NVMe SSD designed for devices such as Valve Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. Available in a 2230 M.2 form factor, it achieves read/write speeds of 5,000 MB/s for the 2TB capacity and 4,750 MB/s for 1TB. It is also compatible with Gen3 and Gen2 PCIe slots. The suggested retail prices in Australia are AUD $269 for 1TB and AUD $519 for 2TB, while in New Zealand, the prices are NZD $299 and NZD $579, respectively.
The FireCuda 530 SSD Heatsink combines high performance with efficiency, featuring an anodised aluminium body with a micro-surface texture for effective heat dissipation. This minimises SSD temperature and supports prolonged peak performance. The Australian suggested retail prices are AUD $219 for 1TB and AUD $399 for 2TB, with New Zealand pricing at NZD $249 and NZD $379.
For Xbox users, the Seagate Game Drive is tailored to complement the Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One consoles. Sporting a slim design and a vibrant LED bar, this drive is plug-and-play and portable. The suggested retail prices are AUD $185 for 2TB and AUD $279 for 4TB in Australia and NZD $209 and NZD $319, respectively, in New Zealand.
Seagate's Storage Expansion Card for Series X|S has been developed in collaboration with Xbox. This external storage device utilises Xbox's Velocity Architecture for enhanced game performance, including faster load times and improved graphical fidelity. In Australia, the suggested retail price is AUD $359 for 1TB and AUD $669 for 2TB, while in New Zealand, the prices are NZD $449 and NZD $779.
The Game Drive for PlayStation consoles is another addition, connecting via high-speed USB 3.0. It allows PS4 games to be played directly from the HDD and PS5 games to be archived. Designed for portability and performance, the drive caters to new titles and classic games. Suggested Australian retail prices are AUD $185 for 2TB and AUD $319 for 5TB, with New Zealand pricing at NZD $209 and NZD $369.
According to Seagate, most of its drives are supported by a limited warranty and include three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services aimed at providing additional protection against unforeseen data loss. These drives are available for purchase through authorised Seagate distributors.
