Today Western Digital has launched its new WD_BLACK SN770M SSD which is designed with an M.2 2230 form factor making it ideal for handheld gaming consoles.
WD_BLACK SN770M
The WD_BLACK SN770M is an M.2 2230 SSD which allows users to expand their handheld console storage capacity by up to 2TB. The drive makes use of TLC 3D NAND and offers Gen 4 speeds of up to 5,150 MB/s for quick game installations and fast loading times. This drive also makes use of Western Digitals nCache 4.0 technology and provides Microsoft DirectStorage support. The SSD is available in capacities of 500GB, 1TB and 2TB and is an excellent partner to handhelds such as the ASUS ROG ALLY.
What WD Had To Say
“With game sizes continually becoming larger, it’s easy for handheld game consoles to fill up over time
with new games and regular updates,” said Eric Spanneut, vice president of client SSDs for Western
Digital. “The new WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD boosts available storage up to 2TB2 and is
specifically designed to handle the peak performance of demanding games for handheld gaming PCs.”
Price and Availability
The WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD is available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities and features
Western Digital’s 5-year limited warranty. Available now for purchase on Western Digital’s online store, as
well as select e-tailers and retailers, starting at £70.99 (MSRP).
