# External Gaming Drives The Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One Puts an External Drive on the Top By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyko-data-bank References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/nyko-data-bank-for-xbox-one/349653/) & [nyko](http://nyko.com/products/data-bank-for-xbox-one) The video game industry is showing little sign of slowing down, but as consumers become more anxious from being confined to OEM products, alternatives like [Nyko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyko-airglow) Data Bank for [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller) are being developed. Capable of allowing users to add an external drive on top of their video game console, the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One accepts standard 3.5-inch hard drives of at least 256GBs in size. When incorporated onto the top of the console, the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One looks rather discreet and compliments the system well rather than sticking out like an obvious peripheral. Also available for other gaming systems like the [Playstation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrix-pro-bfg), the external drive box gives users more control over their experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Gaming Accessories:** The trend of developing alternative gaming accessories, such as the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, provides consumers with options beyond OEM products. - **External Storage Solutions:** The trend of utilizing external storage solutions, like the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, caters to the increasing storage needs of gamers. - **Customization and Expansion:** The trend of customization and expansion, exemplified by the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, offers users the ability to enhance and personalize their gaming experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can explore the development of alternative accessories, like the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, to meet the needs and preferences of gamers. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of external storage solutions, such as the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, by offering innovative storage devices for various applications. - **Gaming Consoles:** The gaming console industry can embrace the trend of customization and expansion, as demonstrated by the Nyko Data Bank for Xbox One, to provide users with more control over their gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [External Gaming SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive-for-ps5.md) - [Gaming Console Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wdblack-c50-expansion-card-for-xbox.md) - [Large-Capacity Console Storage Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-storage-expansion-xbox.md) - [Console Storage Expansion Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-digital.md) - [Brand-Targeted SSD Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-designed-for-xbox.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drives.md) - [Mini Military-Grade Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sd810-external-ssd.md) - [Laptop-Attached Hub Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-x.md) - [Expansive External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-touch-hdd.md)