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The set up couldn’t be easier. Simply plug it in and it automatically formats for you. Featuring fast read speeds, users can expect to get more than 50 Xbox One games on the drive. Its portability also means you can enjoy these games wherever you wander and play without having to download them all over again. Of note is the upcoming DVR function for Xbox One that will allow users to record live television; it’s slated to arrive in 2016. This new feature will require an external hard drive to operate, making the officially branded Xbox Game Drive the logical solution.

The problem facing gamers of this eighth generation of consoles is storage. With more and more content being delivered digitally, space on the console is quickly used. Take Halo 5: Guardians for instance. It’s a 60GB digital download and it required a 9GB patch on launch. If you’re looking for additional storage for your Xbox One or Xbox 360 – and let’s face it, we all are – the Seagate Game Drive offers everything you need in a neat, Xbox-green drive that is small enough to fit in your hand.

The Seagate Xbox Game Drive With Sony stepping aside at the Gamescom press briefings this year, Microsoft took centre stage. Amidst the vibrant showcase of upcoming Xbox One titles, the company announced a partnership with Seagate: A 2TB Xbox-branded hard drive.

Organising photos is a cinch, and with a built-in slide show feature, the system provides a perfect backdrop to a birthday celebration or an anniversary. Additionally, users can also import music playlists directly from programs like iTunes. Plex is a hassle-free solution for media organisation on the Personal Cloud. With instant access to your media and the ability to stream this content across multiple devices without having to rely upon a subscription-based cloud storage service, this system is making life very easy for us all.

over Wi-Fi from anywhere around the world. How does it work? With all your movies, photos and music safely uploaded to your Personal Cloud, simply install the Plex app. This super powerful streaming software features a slick, easy to use web interface. It will automatically separate TV shows, movies, music (including cover art and info pertaining to the release), and photos. So, whether you’re on a desktop, tablet, smartphone or smart TV, by utilising Wi-Fi, these devices can tap directly into the

Plex It was a smart move on Seagate’s behalf to incorporate the support of media server software application, Plex. If, like us, you’re one of the many who invested in Seagate’s Personal Cloud, the powerful NAS released earlier this year, then the union between Seagate and Plex will be of great interest to you. What is Plex? Plex is a media server that allows users to access their movies, music and photos

Personal Cloud and access all the content, wherever you are. Want to stream one of your movies whilst you’re staying in a hotel on business in Texas? Want to listen to a favourite music playlist when you’re away on a snowboarding trip? Provided that you can access a Wi-Fi connection, it’s as easy as pressing Play.

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