FireCuda, a new storage upgrade that reduces PS4 Pro loading times.
Up to 5 times faster than standard HDDs thanks to NAND flash

With the release of the new PlayStation 4 Pro (hereafter referred to as the PS4 Pro), interest in its spec upgrades is heating up. While the system comes standard with a 500GB or 1TB HDD, playing high-spec games can quickly feel like the basic capacity is insufficient.

High-spec games not only consume more storage space, but also slow down boot times. Consequently, more and more users are clamoring for more storage and speed even when purchasing new products, leading to a corresponding increase in interest in upgrading storage devices.

Accordingly, PC Direct Co., Ltd. (CEO Daesik Seo, www.pcdirect.co.kr) announced the launch of Firecuda, a new hybrid drive from storage specialist Seagate.

Distributed by PC Direct, the FireCuda is a faster and more reliable version of the existing SSHD, offering up to 2TB in a 2.5-inch form factor. Its ultra-thin 7mm design, designed for versatile expandability, is also noteworthy.

In particular, FireCuda is characterized by its smartness in maintaining a fast speed according to the user's usage frequency and environment by controlling frequently used data to be read more quickly.

Equipped with NAND flash for high-capacity storage of up to 2TB, it achieves an average read and write speed of <13ms. A hybrid storage device that combines the large capacity of an HDD with the speed of an SSD, allowing you to enjoy games up to 5 times faster than a typical HDD.

The Green Hybrid feature reduces power consumption, and Adaptive Memory technology identifies frequently accessed data to provide faster data access. This drive consumes less power and extends drive life, making it a valuable asset.

Another noteworthy feature is the industry's longest warranty period of five years. Seagate's unique product service is recognized as another example of its commitment to both technological prowess and customer satisfaction.

Hyunyoung Yoon, the head of PC Direct, said, “FireCuda is a product that boasts optimal efficiency that can solve both capacity and speed at the same time with a single drive,” and “In particular, we expect the 2.5-inch product to sufficiently satisfy the demand for console game users such as PS4 Pro as well as laptop upgrades. We hope that the birth of FireCuda, which achieves the perfect harmony of SSD and HDD, will allow many users to solve both efficiency and performance at the same time,” expressing confidence in the product.