Xbox Series X/S Storage Expansion Cards Hit Lowest Price Since July
▼ Summary
– Xbox Series S/X storage can be quickly consumed by large games, making expansion cards the primary solution for additional storage.
– Expansion cards from Seagate and Western Digital allow games to be played directly without transferring, unlike USB external drives.
– Current discounts include a 512GB WD card for $85.99 and 1TB models from WD and Seagate around $119-$123, with larger capacities also on sale.
– These cards plug into a dedicated slot on the Xbox, matching internal drive speeds and ensuring games run without performance issues.
– Additional storage is especially beneficial for digital game buyers and Game Pass subscribers to avoid frequent downloading and deleting of titles.
Running out of space on your Xbox Series X or S is a common headache, especially with modern titles often demanding over 100GB each. While you can use a standard USB external hard drive for storage, games must be moved back to the console’s internal drive before you can play them. The most practical solution is a dedicated storage expansion card from Seagate or Western Digital, which lets you store and play your entire library directly from the card without any transfers.
Right now, several models are available at notable discounts. Western Digital’s 512GB C50 expansion card is priced at $85.99, saving you $8 and marking its second-best price since May. For those needing more capacity, the 1TB version from Western Digital is on sale for about $119.99, a $30 discount and the lowest price observed since July.
Seagate’s lineup is also competitively priced. The 1TB expansion card has been reduced to approximately $123.49, which is $30.50 off and even lower than its Prime Day pricing. If your game library is extensive, the 2TB model is available for $199.99, a substantial $160 discount that also beats earlier Prime Day offers. Seagate’s massive 4TB expansion card, the largest capacity offered by either brand, has dropped to a record low of $379.99, representing $120 in savings at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.
These plug-and-play cards slot neatly into a dedicated port on the back of the Xbox and deliver performance identical to the internal SSD, so loading times and gameplay remain smooth. There are no extra cables or compatibility concerns to manage. How many games each card holds depends on the titles you play, Fortnite occupies just over 86GB, while something like Stardew Valley uses only about 1.5GB.
For gamers who buy only digital titles, expanding your storage can save you from repeatedly downloading and deleting games, a process that can take hours depending on your connection. Even physical game discs often require large day-one updates. Xbox Game Pass subscribers in particular will find a storage expansion card nearly essential, since new digital games are added to the service every month, quickly filling up the default storage.
(Source: The Verge)
