The Xbox Series X and Series S have a relatively small amount of storage. If you find yourself running out of space, you can upgrade the Xbox internal storage by adding an external hard drive or using the official Seagate Storage Expansion Card.
External Hard Drives
External hard drives are a great option for expanding the storage on your Xbox Series X or Series S. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. To use an external hard drive, simply connect it to your console using a USB cable. Once the drive is connected, you can format it and start transferring games and apps to it.
Seagate Storage Expansion Card
The Seagate Storage Expansion Card is the only officially licensed storage expansion option for the Xbox Series X and Series S. It is a solid-state drive (SSD) that plugs into the back of your console. The Storage Expansion Card is more expensive than an external hard drive, but it offers faster performance.
To upgrade the Xbox internal storage with the Storage Expansion Card, follow these steps:
- Turn off your Xbox Series X or Series S.
- Remove the power cable from the back of your console.
- Locate the Storage Expansion slot on the back of your console.
- Remove the protective cover from the Storage Expansion slot.
- Insert the Storage Expansion Card into the slot until it clicks into place.
- Replace the power cable and turn on your console.
Once the Storage Expansion Card is installed, you can format it and start transferring games and apps to it.
Tips for Managing Storage
Here are a few tips for managing storage on your Xbox Series X or Series S:
- Delete games that you no longer play.
- Uninstall game add-ons that you don’t use.
- Move games to an external hard drive.
- Use the Quick Resume feature to keep games suspended in memory.
- Enable the “Optimize Storage” setting to automatically delete unused game data.
By following these tips, you can free up storage space on your Xbox Series X or Series S and keep your games running smoothly.
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