Here's how load times compared from the internal Xbox hard drive to the Seagate Game Drive, tested three times then averaged out. It is USB 3.0, doesn't require an external power. We opted for a 2TB Seagate Game Drive designed especially for Xbox. The Storage Expansion Card performs identically to the console’s internal SSD. If you're happy with that, there are plenty of external drives to choose from.
#Seagate external hard drive xbox series#
This HDD has a read speed up to 140MB/s, but in reality, it will sit slightly below that. The Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series XS is an optional external solid-state drive (SSD) that adds 2TB, 1TB, or 512GB of lightning fast storage to your Xbox Series XS console. Alternatively, you can use an external drive as long as it is USB 3.
#Seagate external hard drive xbox Pc#
If you're looking specifically to improve your console's load speeds, this drive won't offer a significant boost. If the drive is formatted for use as Xbox One storage, then it won't show up in File Explorer when you connect it to your PC, however, if you launch Disk Management, you will see it there and you'll be able to format it for PC use (which will wipe it of course). Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X. With the Xbox One, you have the option of improving loading and texture streaming speeds by running games from faster external storage than that available inside the console. Bring more space and more atmosphere to your Xbox Add-on storage for your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S Lightweight design makes it easy to. You can play Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games from a regular USB 3.1 drive. You can use any USB 3.1 external drive with Xbox Series XS, but only the Seagate expansion drive lets you play Xbox Series XS games. Considering you're paying extra for that, Seagate could have worked a little harder to match the plastic's texturing and aesthetics to match the Xbox One, but it's a minor gripe. 44.99 7.99 Add to Cart Have one to sell Seagate Expansion SSD 500GB External Solid State Drive Up to 1000MB/s USB 3.2 for PC, Laptop and Mac, 3-Year Rescue Service (STLH500400) Visit the Seagate Store 4. Plug in the drive and select FORMAT STORAGE DEVICE > name it > arrow icon > KEEP CURRENT LOCATION > FORMAT STORAGE DEVICE. That extra cash really is just for the Xbox branding. The Game Drive feels solid in the hand, although I'd fall short of calling it premium feeling. If your Xbox One is set up in your bedroom, you might find yourself annoyed by the Game Drive's mechanical clicking sounds it makes while working too, but unless your room is particularly quiet, you'll never hear it. The Xbox One continuously verifies the integrity of game installations, though, so its usefulness as a "safe to unplug" warning light might be compromised. When the Xbox One is in standby mode, it can still send updates to games, so the light is handy to prevent removal while in use. While you can now pick up the original Seagate version for the same, WD. The Game Drive has a green light which flashes, presumably to indicate whether it's writing/reading data. WD’s take on Xbox expandable storage arrives with a lower price tag from the get-go, as the 1TB card costs just 149.99. It weighs just 168g, making it extremely portable, and with 11.7 x 8 x 1.5 cm dimensions it's perfectly possible to slot this into a pocket to take your games on th go.
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