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Black rectangular 2.5 inch portable hard drive with metal top cover and micro USB port

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN 5TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-YK30-0N7XV MPN WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN

5 TB portable drive stores up to 150 games and reads at 130 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 1

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsPlaystation 4 Pro or PS4 with system software version 4.5 or
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresEXPAND YOUR REALM As your game library grows, you'll need sp

Capacity 5TB

  • 5 TB capacity stores up to 125 games
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers up to 130 MB/s read speed
  • Works with PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X
  • S, Xbox One, Windows 8.1+ and macOS 10.11+
  • 5 inch portable form factor with metal top cover weighs 0.52 lb
  • Purpose-built WD Black drive backed by 3-year limited warranty

Portable game storage for consoles and PCs

The WD Black P10 Game Drive is a 5TB portable hard drive built for gamers who need extra room for expanding libraries on PlayStation, Xbox, Windows or macOS. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B port and stores up to 125 titles so you can keep old favourites installed alongside new releases. The 2.5-inch form factor fits in a bag for travel between setups. It works with PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The drive draws power directly from the USB connection without an external adapter, keeping cable clutter low. Its metal top cover helps dissipate heat from the internal 2.5-inch mechanism during extended sessions. Operational noise stays at typical mechanical-drive levels and is not amplified by a cooling fan. The compact enclosure measures 0.82 by 3.46 by 4.65 inches and weighs 0.52 lb.

Build fit and what it frees up

Plug the drive into any compatible USB port on a console or computer and it appears as external storage without driver installs. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S you can play and store last-gen games or archive current-gen titles, freeing the internal SSD for active titles. The package includes the drive and a quick install guide so setup takes seconds. No separate power brick or dock is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $238.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 5 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $47.80 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBLACK P10
Model nameWDBA3A0050BBK-WESN
Total capacity5 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.82 in × 3.46 in × 4.65 in
Product weight0.52 lb (0.24 kg)
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size152 × 112 × 41 mm
In the box
In the boxWD_BLACK P10 Game Drive
Quick Install Guide

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Questions about this item

How do I install the WD Black P10 5TB drive on my PS5, and what step is often missed?

Connect the Micro-B cable to the drive and a USB port on the console, then format it as extended storage in Settings > Storage; the step often missed is selecting the drive as the default install location for new games.

What maintenance or replacement will the WD Black P10 5TB need over time?

As a mechanical 2.5-inch hard drive, it has moving parts that can wear out; plan to replace the unit after several years of heavy use and keep a second backup of critical saves.

What performance limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the WD Black P10 5TB?

Sustained transfers are capped at 130 MB/s by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, so large game loads or installs will hit that throughput ceiling before the drive’s own platters become the bottleneck.

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