A-Data: HD650X and HD710M USB 3.0 2.5-Inch External HDDs

A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd. launched the HD650X external hard drive for Xbox One and the HD710M camouflage-styled drive.

HD650X external hard drive

Both are available in up to 2TB and connect via USB 3.0.

The HD650X delivers storage expansion for Xbox gamers that want more space for an ever-growing library of games and apps. The drive features a green color scheme that matches Xbox branding and style and is based on the ruggedized HD650 for enhanced durability and portability. It is compatible with Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.

The HD710M provides high-grade water, dust, and shock proofing, clad in a special edition woodland camouflage design.

Ruggedized HD650 HDD architecture

Keeping up with ever-larger games
Xbox One consoles currently ship with 1TB drives, and gamers quickly find themselves wanting additional storage as major game releases regularly clock in at above 50GB per title with patches, updates, and downloadable content. This is where the HD650X comes in. Users can choose 2TB, doubling available storage on their Xbox and ensuring ample capacity for the remainder of the console generation. The HD650X helps gamers avoid having to choose between getting new content and deleting previously-installed games, apps, and media. The HD650X is an upgrade, particularly in light of the Xbox games with gold program, which offers customers multiple free games every month.

HD710M HDD

Durability with a helping of style
The HD650X is based on the HD650 ruggedized external hard drive. It features a tough shell that protects it against shocks and drops and is for gamers on the go. To maintain a consistent look and feel with Xbox systems, it arrives in a lively green and black color scheme. It is based on the HD710 series of ruggedized external hard drives. It meets IEC IP68 standards, meaning submersion in 150cm of water for 60mn and completely tight protection against dust. It meets US Army MIL-STD-810G 516.6 drop test specifications for shock-resistance. ADATA designers have created a woodland camouflage skin for the HD710M that echoes its tough build. For fans of military collectibles, it represents a sleek fusion of practicality and attractive design. The HD650X and HD710M utilize silicone coating, with multiple layers boosting protection from damage.

Instantly accessible and ready for action
The HD650X and HD710M work in driverless plug and play with compatible OSs, including Windows 10 and the Xbox One Experience. Their USB 3.0 interface means up to 5Gb/s data rates. With the HD650X, this means in many scenarios the external drive may actually prove faster for install and loading times than the internal Xbox One drive.