CES: By Seagate, FireCuda Gaming and BarraCuda Fast External/Portable Up to 2TB USB 3.1 Gen2 SSD for Gamers

Seagate Technology plc added performance external solutions to its line of storage for gamers.

The FireCuda Gaming SSD and BarraCuda Fast SSD deliver performance and convenience for gamers and power users on the go.

FireCuda Gaming SSD

Designed as a companion to the company’s recently released FireCuda Gaming Dock, the portable FireCuda Gaming SSD delivers performance. Purpose-built for gamers, it marries the firm’s FireCuda NVMe 510 SSD and the SuperSpeed USB 20G (USB 3.2 Gen2 2) interface, delivering staggering read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s ⁽¹⁾.

FireCuda Gaming SSD

Optimized for performance, the drive offers capacities of 500GB, 1TB and 2TB and features a signature chisel metal enclosure with customizable RGB LED lighting. Gamers can personalize the drive’s full-range RGB LED with the free company’s Toolkit software and synchronize the LEDs with a FireCuda Gaming Dock.

BarraCuda Fast SSD

Also new to the Seagate SSD line-up is the BarraCuda Fast SSD offering 500GB, 1TB and 2TB. With mobile gamers and active power users in mind, the SATA SSD external drive features R/W speeds of up to 540MB/s ⁽¹⁾ for improved gameplay and quick file transfers. Pocket-sized, the sleek drive features a green LED, with a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port. It is PC and Mac (exFAT) compatible out of the box, includes the company’s Toolkit with simple backup and sync, and a complimentary 2-month subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan ⁽²⁾.

BarraCuda Fast SSD

Available in March, the FireCuda Gaming SSD includes a 5-year limited warranty and retails for $189.99 (500GB), $259.99 (1TB), and $499.99 (2TB).

BarraCuda Fast SSD is available this February, offers a 3-year limited warranty, and retails for $94.99 (500GB), $169.99 (1TB), and $299.99 (2TB).

⁽¹⁾ Fresh-out-of-the-box (FOB) performance obtained on a newly formatted drive. Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version, system hardware, and configuration.
⁽²⁾ Two-month membership to Adobe Creative Photography Plan is redeemable during product registration. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. Not available in all countries. See www.adobe.com/legal.html for applicable terms and privacy policy.

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