Seagate Introduces New Collectible External Drives Inspired by the Star Wars Galaxy

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Seagate has launched three collectible Hard Disk Drives (HDD) inspired by popular Star Wars characters: Boba Fett™, Grogu™, and The Mandalorian™. These special edition drives celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th and are available for $109.99 each with a capacity of 2TB. Designed for compatibility with PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox, they feature customizable RGB LED lighting. Each purchase includes a five-year warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services™. This initiative strengthens Seagate's position in the gaming and collectibles market.

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• Launch of three collectible HDDs enhances Seagate's product line.
• Strong compatibility with various gaming platforms may boost sales.
• Inclusion of a five-year warranty and data recovery services adds value for consumers.

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New HDD’s Featuring Boba Fett™, Grogu™, and the Mandalorian™ Designs Available on May the 4^th - Star Wars Day

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Seagate® celebrates Star Wars Day with the introduction of three collectible Hard Disk Drives (HDD) inspired by Boba Fett™, Grogu™, and The Mandalorian™. Released on the fan holiday playing off of the popular Star Wars quote “May the Force be with you,” the newest additions to the company’s line of licensed special edition storage devices bring a tangible piece of the galaxy to the hands of collectors and tech enthusiasts.

#Maythe4thbewithyou (Photo: Seagate)

“We are thrilled to announce the latest release in our ongoing collaboration with Lucasfilm, bringing three fresh and iconic designs to gamers and Star Wars fans,” said Jeff Fochtman, senior vice president of business and marketing at Seagate Technology. “From the designs to the functionality of the drives, this release brings a force to the battle stations of Star Wars enthusiasts.”

Joining the family of Star Wars Beskar™ Ingot Drives, the Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drives are available with three unique aesthetics that represent each legendary character: the cool demeanor of legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett, the joyful look of Grogu, and the honorable and unwavering purpose of the Mandalorian. The drives come equipped with customizable RGB LED lighting¹ and each design features a default custom character light out-of-the-box: a flashy red for Boba Fett, a glowing blue for Grogu, and a bold blue for the Mandalorian. With built-in and customizable lighting options, all three of the drives enable gamers and Star Wars enthusiasts to homage a galaxy far, far away at home.

With 2TB of capacity, the FireCuda External Hard Drives (HDD) work with PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox so tech enthusiasts can accumulate and store media, files, and games, regardless of operating system². Designed with USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection for universal compatibility and quick transfer speeds, and USB bus-powered, the lightweight drives are the perfect match for Star Wars fans looking for eye-catching storage while on the go. The special edition drives include Seagate’s five-year limited warranty and three-years of Rescue Data Recovery Services™ so users have peace of mind in whatever their adventures may bring them.

The new collectibles are available for purchase today so fans can create their own, complete Star Wars gaming galaxy as they celebrate May the 4^th – Star Wars Day. Each drive is available for $109.99 (2TB).

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¹ PC required to set RGB color and light pattern using free Seagate Toolkit software.
² Visit Seagate website for operating system requirements.

About Seagate Technology

Seagate Technology crafts the datasphere, helping to maximize humanity’s potential by innovating world-class, precision-engineered data storage and management solutions with a focus on sustainable partnerships. A global technology leader for more than 40 years, the company has shipped over three billion terabytes of data capacity. Learn more about Seagate by visiting www.seagate.com or following us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and subscribing to our blog.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

©2022 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Spiral logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB equals one trillion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

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Press Inquiries:

Roxanne Hesh 415-233-0757

roxanne.hesh@seagate.com

Greg Belloni 415-235-9092

gregory.belloni@seagate.com

Source: Seagate Technology Holdings plc

FAQ

What are the new Seagate HDD designs inspired by?

The new Seagate HDD designs are inspired by Boba Fett™, Grogu™, and The Mandalorian™ from Star Wars.

When are the new Seagate HDDs available for purchase?

The new Seagate HDDs are available for purchase starting May 4th, coinciding with Star Wars Day.

How much do the new Seagate HDDs cost?

Each of the new Seagate HDDs is priced at $109.99.

What is the storage capacity of the new Seagate HDDs?

The new Seagate HDDs have a storage capacity of 2TB.

What warranty comes with the new Seagate HDDs?

The new Seagate HDDs include a five-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services™.