# Gaming Hard Drives The Seagate Game Drive Helps You Add Storage Space to Your Xbox One By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/seagate-game-drive-xbox-details/38793/) & [seagate](http://www.seagate.com/ca/en/products/hard-drives-for-gaming/game-drive-xbox/) The [Game Drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive-for-ps5) is a device that allows you to add extra storage space to your [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-1), meaning you won't have to delete games from your hard drive just to make room for your new purchases. This device offers an extra 2 Terabytes of storage in a very small, compact, portable and purpose-built package. The drive was designed in partnership with [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-storage-expansion-xbox), making it easy to expand storage. Connectivity is achieved via USB 3.0, while the Game Drive is designed for quick and easy plug-and-play use. The device doesn't require its own power supply, making it easy to throw it in a bag and take with you for a gaming session at a friend's house. The Game Drive isn't the first hard drive that can be connected to the Xbox One but seeing as how it's the first to be built in partnership with Microsoft, it certainly stands out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Storage Space:** The Seagate Game Drive offers an extra 2 Terabytes of storage, addressing the need for expanded storage in gaming consoles. - **Plug-and-play Convenience:** The Game Drive is designed for easy plug-and-play use, offering a convenient and portable storage solution for gamers. - **Partnerships for Product Integration:** The collaboration between Seagate and Microsoft showcases the potential for collaborations between hardware and software companies in the gaming industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Consoles:** The Seagate Game Drive targets the gaming console industry, specifically addressing the need for increased storage space in consoles. - **Electronics Retail:** The Game Drive introduces a new product category for electronics retailers, providing an opportunity to offer add-on storage solutions for gaming consoles. - **Tech Accessories:** The compact and portable design of the Game Drive opens up opportunities in the tech accessory market, catering to gamers who require additional storage for their devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [External Gaming SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive-for-ps5.md) - [Large-Capacity Console Storage Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-storage-expansion-xbox.md) - [Gaming Console Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wdblack-c50-expansion-card-for-xbox.md) - [Expansive External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-touch-hdd.md) - [Brand-Targeted SSD Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-designed-for-xbox.md) - [Console Storage Expansion Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-digital.md) - [Portable Mountable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genki-savepoint.md) - [Anime Game-Themed SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-genshin-impact.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drives.md)