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Seagate STEA2000403 Game Drive for Xbox STEA2000403 Hard 2 TB USB 3 0 Green 2TB
Last Updated: November 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
17
Unverified
43
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2097152 GB
MEMORY
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 937 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
383xbox, storage, game, xbox one, hard drive
+91%
-9%
" ... I loved this product it is super easy to set up and use it, it has some kinks with certain games but besides that it’s amazing ... "
" ... provides additional, external storage for xbox games ... "
" ... i got 146 games installed and still got 4.5tb free, so i will not need more storage for some time ... "
" ... I had minor issues getting it to store games in stead of just pictures and music, but after a little tinkering it stores games and 2tb is a good amount of storage. ... "
" ... For the Series X/S game titles: New Xbox Series X/S labeled game titles still have to be downloaded onto the internal SSD or one of the solid state slot cards. ... "
" ... The small hard drive in the Xbox One can only store a few games. ... This 4 Tb unit allows you expand your game collection immensely. ... I had this up and running in just a few minutes. ... "
" ... Excelente game drive.l ... "
" ... I’m able to store all my games, saved data, an any updates to my games are shifted to the drive. ... "
Usage / Gaming
290xbox, storage, game, xbox one, hard drive
+88%
-12%
" ... Perfect for the xbox one! ... "
" ... I need it for speed and storage my gaming experience has been amazing ... "
" ... Allows an awesome amount of extra space for games. ... "
" ... Also very easy to transfer games to and from it electronically. ... "
" ... provides additional, external storage for xbox games ... "
" ... I mainly bought the hard drive to store all my Xbox games on it. ... What I’ve been doing is storing my game library on the external drive, then transferring games onto the main ssd when I’m ready to play that particular game. ... "
" ... Holds nealy 200 games with 1 tb left ... "
" ... He is using it to store all his games ... "
Storage
152hard drive, xbox, seagate, storage capacity, xbox one
+88%
-13%
" ... Lots of storage space ... "
" ... Good drive and a good value. ... "
" ... It’s a great way to NEARLY triple your Xbox One X storage. ... However, I say “nearly triple” because this drive (like most other hard drives) is advertised as being 2TB when it is only 1.8TB. ... I would still recommend this hard drive over any other hard drive on the market. ... "
" ... I used a real usb 3.0 cable and then I was able to format the drive to use for game storage. ... "
" ... Amazing amount of storage and no problems got for daughter for Xmas ... "
" ... A lot faster than the internal hard drive! ... "
" ... It's Seagate and in my experience a very good drive though I prefer western digital Seagate hasn't let me down so yeah awesome and Xbox green definitely a plus. ... "
" ... Cheaper per terabyte than smaller storage drives. ... "
Reliability
142stopped working, working, seagate, hard drive, xbox
+23%
-77%
" ... Bought it last December and it just quit working out of the blue. ... "
" ... Stopped working after 2 months. ... "
" ... Did not last a year. ... "
" ... It's a waste of money it worked until it stopped and owned it 6 months ... "
" ... Wouldn't buy if for long time use, i used it for about 2 weeks and it stopped working. ... "
" ... This device worked fine for approximately 6 months, then without rhyme or reason, it stopped working. ... "
" ... This is my 2nd Seagate hard drive that just stopped working randomly. ... Will be returning it only to get a replacement that will stop working on me in a couple of months. ... I will not be supporting this business any longer, they sell junk that doesn't even last a year. ... "
" ... The hard drive just stops working. ... Downloaded the seagate software on my pc to scan it and it failed. ... I've seen other reviews where this happened after months I only had mine for a few days before it stopped working. ... "
Connectivity
98drive, usb, plug, xbox one, plugged
+62%
-38%
" ... Very easy to connect with only one port is a basic plug and store. ... "
" ... The connection is ridiculously simple. ... Literally plugged it into the USB port and was ready to use in seconds. ... "
" ... Not only does it have a ton of space for a good price, it also acts as a USB hub for your game console. ... "
" ... The USB hub is very convenient as well. ... I also have a Western Digital external drive connected to the same console (powered with its own plug, like this Seagate) and it will power down as I expect it to. ... Playing with the Xbox's settings to power down external drives has no impact on this behavior. ... "
" ... Set up is pretty simple as you only need to plug it into an available USB port and then give it a name and to decide whether to use it as the primary install hard drive. ... "
" ... The USB ports are amazing and actually work. ... "
" ... I just used the provided usb cord and plugged the drive into the port into the back of the console and the Xbox basically did the rest. ... "
" ... To install, simply unbox the Seagate drive, plug it into the USB port on the back side of your console. ... "
Usage / Ease
75easy to set, easy to use, super, easy to install, set
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to setup and use! ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and to switch over if needed. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Works just fine, couldn't be easier to setup. ... "
" ... Amazingly simple to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Body
74storage, small, like, broke, xbox
+82%
-18%
" ... Great size for the value and esthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... Still using my first one broke after 2 years so I got the protection plan on this one but it’s amazing and portable ... "
" ... I like the fact that its portable. ... "
" ... It has a very clean design with a plastic casing and an aluminum xbox branded plate. ... "
" ... The 4TB expansion is crazy helpful since I can store all of my games on it and not have to worry about space. ... "
" ... Lots of space and works wonderfully with it! ... "
" ... No issues on my end & its in a shelf. ... "
" ... Bought this for my boyfriend, we haven’t run out of storage yet. ... "
Usage / Setup
70easy to install, setup, super, set, simple
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to setup and use! ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... I haven't had it but a couple of weeks so far but so far it is great works great and simple to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... -- Easy Install/setup - JUST PLUG IT IN AND YOU'RE READY TO GO WITHIN MINUTES ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... And simple instructions on formatting the drive. ... "
" ... Was super easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to plug in, stuff started to transfer immediately. ... "
Price
58money, waste of money, worth the money, worth, waste your money
+59%
-41%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Great hard drive for an amazing price! ... "
" ... Absolutely a flawless hard drive well worth the money ... "
" ... It is SO much storage and definitely worth the money. ... "
" ... Well worth the price 8 TB is the best way to go I still haven’t come close to filling it up yet well worth it. ... "
" ... I love it all around totally worth the purchase ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... cant be beat to price quality an performance. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
53drive, plug, usb, plugged, plug and play
+74%
-26%
" ... You can install [Game Name] on a USB drive. ... "
" ... I used a real usb 3.0 cable and then I was able to format the drive to use for game storage. ... Overall, the drive is working well, but it gets only 4 stars for Seagate’s usb 2.0 hiccup. ... "
" ... Literally plugged it into the USB port and was ready to use in seconds. ... "
" ... This drive plugged in and operated exactly as expected. ... "
" ... This external hard drive was easy to install and set up on my Xbox One. ... "
" ... When I received this external hard drive, I was impressed by the packaging and the look and finish of this product. ... "
" ... Two USB ports in the front with mega storage?? ... "
" ... And plugs directly into the back of our Xbox one. ... "
Body / Storage
48storage, games, small, plenty of room, plenty
+94%
-6%
" ... I love the storage it holds and the space thats still available after all my dowmloading ... "
" ... It seems like I never run out of space. ... "
" ... The space is pretty good ... "
" ... Sits neatly on the shelf. ... "
" ... You'll love the Space -David Yohnson ... "
" ... Its more then I need for space but I'm loving it ... "
" ... I like how it’s so small to hold so much space. ... It is great for space but it was a little to much space. ... "
" ... Lots of storage space ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
47recognize, pc, hard drive, connect, xbox one
+45%
-55%
" ... Restated my Xbox unplugged it and everything. ... "
" ... The drive is not readable from my Xbox or my computer. ... "
" ... hooked up to another xbox and still nothing. ... "
" ... Didn’t show up on my Xbox, my px didn’t recognize it, nothing. ... "
" ... The xbox wouldn't recognize it. ... My PC wouldn't recognize it. ... "
" ... Got on the next day and my Xbox One was completely not even recognizing the hard drive and my computer didn't recognize it either so it was useless now. ... "
" ... The xbox does not recognize anything being plugged in. ... Program finds the drive, but all the tests fail when I run it and I can't reformat it via PC. ... "
" ... It won’t stay connected ... "
Marketplace
41replacement, amazon, sent, advertised, refund
+46%
-54%
" ... Of course, now it's outside of the return window(30 days). ... "
" ... Could not get my money back now. ... "
" ... My son brought it down to me to return. ... I missed my window time so out the $$ of being able to return. ... "
" ... I will be returning it immediately. ... "
" ... Promptly returning this garbage. ... "
" ... It did show up in 2 days, before I sent the bad one back. ... "
" ... But now it does not work at all so now it's just trash. ... "
" ... Waste of money and past the date that it can be returned. ... "
Performance
40speeds, speed, xbox, loading, load times
+85%
-15%
" ... Using it for my Xbox series s. Smooth transition from old hard drive ... "
" ... I need it for speed and storage my gaming experience has been amazing ... "
" ... Runs flawlessly and has so much storage. ... "
" ... Yeah so like it does the job . ... "
" ... The improvement in game loading speeds was incredible. ... "
" ... Save up your money and buy a damn SSD ... "
" ... Noticed a boost in even the operating system speed. ... Everything seems snappier. ... Loads lightening fast. ... "
" ... This product I purchased to save all of my non series x titles when I upgraded to the Xbox series X. I purchased the ssd expansion drive for the titles I play most, but I dont want to Uninstall and reinstall older games every time I want to play them. ... "
Usage / For Kids
31loves, xbox, kids, games, game
+100%
" ... Husband loves it ... "
" ... Keeps my kids from b**ching when they wanna download a new game. ... "
" ... My son loved it. ... "
" ... This was for my grandson and he said that he really liked it ... "
" ... Just what my son needed. ... "
" ... We bought this with the Xbox and my son is very satisfied with it. ... "
" ... My kids love it and have requested another for our other XBOX. ... "
" ... Kids have all the storage space for games they need. ... "
Software
30games and apps, games, download, x, updates
+57%
-43%
" ... It worked perfectly with my xbox series x no problems,no issues just formatted it for my games and apps I still have well over 5 tb of storage along with my other 4 tb external hard drive & 1 tb ssd expansion card definitely worth the money too spend here period. ... "
" ... Best used if you have Game Pass and want to download many games without deleting some. ... "
" ... Default format works well for PC. ... "
" ... A must buy for Xbox users! ... "
" ... It was already formatted for the application. ... "
" ... I've got over 30 digital games, apps & movies so far and this drive isn't even 25% full yet! ... "
" ... Eliminates the need to delete games in order to download/load new games or install game updates. ... "
" ... No problems, store all my games and apps. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
20replacement, sent, refund, seagate, send
-100%
" ... My son brought it down to me to return. ... I missed my window time so out the $$ of being able to return. ... "
" ... I want a refund or replacement. ... I want a refund or replacement. ... "
" ... Promptly returning this garbage. ... "
" ... I will be returning it immediately. ... "
" ... Could not get my money back now. ... "
" ... I WANT MY MONEY BACK! ... "
" ... My return date passed in October. ... "
" ... Had to return it through SeaGate and we had to pay for shipping on the return. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
18advertised, works, thank, shipping, sent
+72%
-28%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as pictured. ... "
" ... Works great as advertised. ... "
" ... Grabbed this when it was on sale on Amazon and so glad I did. ... "
" ... It’s the same as the picture perfect ... "
" ... So far it does everything that you would expect as advertised. ... "
" ... Amazon efficiently sent a replacement. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
Software / Apps
17games, download, delete, updates, storage
+71%
-29%
" ... It was already formatted for the application. ... "
" ... Now I can run games and apps without playing musical chairs with my storage. ... "
" ... No problems, store all my games and apps. ... "
" ... Allows you to organize your games and apps easily and set default download locations. ... "
" ... My son had to constantly delete downloaded games to install other, newer games on his Xbox one. ... "
" ... I've got over 30 digital games, apps & movies so far and this drive isn't even 25% full yet! ... "
" ... It worked perfectly with my xbox series x no problems,no issues just formatted it for my games and apps I still have well over 5 tb of storage along with my other 4 tb external hard drive & 1 tb ssd expansion card definitely worth the money too spend here period. ... "
" ... Best used if you have Game Pass and want to download many games without deleting some. ... "
Body / Build Quality
16plastic, first, within, protection, plan
+38%
-63%
" ... Was cool until it broke after just 6months. ... "
" ... Maybe it was the fancy green cover? ... "
" ... Upon inspection, the drive showed no signs of damage to exterior however i believe it way have been something on the interior. ... "
" ... I have tried to hard reset my Xbox, and the screen is stuck blank. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money or time with this plastic junk. ... "
" ... Broke within a month. ... "
" ... It doesn’t have the same solid feel and the plastic case feels like it would crack if dropped. ... "
" ... Product broke 2 days after purchase. ... "
Connectivity / USB
15usb, drive, external hard drive, hub, external
+67%
-33%
" ... You can install [Game Name] on a USB drive. ... "
" ... Probably the best external hard drive ever . ... "
" ... The USB hub is very convenient as well. ... Playing with the Xbox's settings to power down external drives has no impact on this behavior. ... "
" ... He can fit all of his games on the external drive ... "
" ... The USB ports are amazing and actually work. ... "
" ... That's why I opted to get an external hard drive hub and so far so good. ... As of now, this Hard Drive Hub works great for my needs. ... "
" ... Saved me from buying a USB hub. ... "
" ... I used a real usb 3.0 cable and then I was able to format the drive to use for game storage. ... Overall, the drive is working well, but it gets only 4 stars for Seagate’s usb 2.0 hiccup. ... "
Body / Size
11size, like, portable, well, space
+100%
" ... A little small but works well ... "
" ... Small so it doesn't take up much space, either. ... "
" ... Like how small and compact it is ... "
" ... I like how it’s so small to hold so much space. ... "
" ... It’s small and compact which is good and for the price, it’s a worthwhile investment. ... "
" ... I decided to keep it for work I do on my computer as it is small and easy to transport. ... "
" ... I like the fact that its portable. ... "
" ... Great size as well ... "
Cable
10cord, tried, xbox, usb, replacing
+30%
-70%
" ... I tried replacing the cord, but like other buyers, it did nothing. ... "
" ... This external harddrive is horrible, first i couldn't use the cable it came with. ... "
" ... I had to wiggle the wire just right and now it doesn't work at all. ... "
" ... After 4 months it’s a brick, it stopped working and being seen by all devices, tried replacing the cable, using it on a pc, and a second newer Xbox, no dice . ... "
" ... I'm going to try to replace the cable to see if that's the issue, but I'm not optimistic. ... "
Usage / As Gift
8son, present, christmas, xbox, storage
+100%
" ... Was a gift. ... "
" ... Gave this as a gift, and he was thrilled with the performance and capacity. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my son in law and he really loved it. ... "
" ... This is perfect for my grandson and he is very happy with the gift. ... "
" ... Bought it for my son’s Xbox, a Christmas present. ... "
" ... It was a gift and when I asked if they were enjoying it, I was told it has good storage and just what they needed for gaming. ... "
" ... I got this for my son for a birthday present. ... "
" ... this is a requeted Christmas special! ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
7works, exactly
+100%
" ... So far it does everything that you would expect as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It’s the same as the picture perfect ... "
" ... Excellent, exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as pictured. ... "
" ... Works great as advertised. ... "
Body / Design
7xbox, one, like, packaging
+86%
-14%
" ... -- White - SITS ON TOP OF MY XBOX AND BLENDS IN EASILY ... "
" ... I liked that my seagate had a unique design. ... "
" ... - Matches white Xbox One S ... "
" ... Great size for the value and esthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... new shiny green packaging. ... "
" ... Looks like a special edition to be honest ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
6working, spinning, sounds, seagate, noisy
+33%
-67%
" ... physically something is working with the product since you can hear and feel the drive spinning, but it wont connect to the console anymore. ... "
" ... We could hear it turn on, but would not connect to any device and the green light would not come on. ... "
" ... Now just makes a beeping sound. ... "
Sound
6working, spinning, sounds, seagate, noisy
+33%
-67%
" ... physically something is working with the product since you can hear and feel the drive spinning, but it wont connect to the console anymore. ... "
" ... We could hear it turn on, but would not connect to any device and the green light would not come on. ... "
" ... Now just makes a beeping sound. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6works, time, quickly, box, arrived
+100%
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... it works great and arrived quickly ... "
" ... The product arrived super quickly. ... "
" ... Had this product for a good time now, still in great condition. ... "
" ... - Quick to use out of the box ... "
Features
6come, working, turn
-100%
" ... The light that comes on and tells u its working did not turn on ... "
" ... Will not load up now green light won't come on but you can hear it spin ... "
" ... It’s having the problem where it’s on but the light is not on. ... "
" ... Light won’t come on either. ... "
" ... The light doesn't come on or anything. ... "
" ... It’s not working on me the light went out on it ... "
Resolution
5xbox, storage, external, brand, bought
+100%
" ... This HD is a great add on to your storage issues. ... "
" ... Xbox was full (500g), External HD was full (1TB) so I bought the 4TB and moved everything from both to it. ... "
" ... If you need additional storage for your Xbox I Highly recommend this external HD! ... "
" ... Awesome hd for my xbox, I'm now able to download as many games as I want to with out worry. ... "
Lagging
5+40%
-60%
" ... This device crashes so bad. ... "
" ... Guess sometimes it gets stuck in the formatting loop. ... "
" ... I think once it randomly wasn't being detected, but a reset seemed to fix it. ... "
Battery
5usb ports, lasts, 1
+100%
" ... I use the front USB ports to charge controllers, it works very well. ... "
" ... Just 24 hours after plugging it in! ... "
" ... We'll see how long this one lasts. ... "
" ... This here is a major life saver! ... "
" ... Easy set up, expands the USB Ports available for charging accessories, & works great ... "
Color
4colors
+100%
" ... - This specific color is a bit more expensive than other colors ... "
" ... The color is the Xbox white/lime green which he likes. ... "
" ... I bought this to use for my PC because the colors matched my tower. ... "
Usage / For Running
3run, 5
+67%
-33%
" ... Purchased this a few years ago and is still running strong. ... "
" ... I had this up and running in just a few minutes. ... "
Usage / Capacity
3lots, kids, game
+100%
" ... Awesome for kids game room ... "
" ... But over bad as- love it has a lot of fn room! ... "
" ... Lots of room. ... "
Cleaning
3-100%
" ... The hard drive didn't even last two months in a clean environment. ... "
" ... If this is resolved I will update my rating to 5 stars as before it randomly bit the dust after working fine for a year. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
Memory
Memory: 2097152 GB
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