Do you also know this moment? You are totally hyped about a new game. You just want to play it, press download and then that. Your Xbox's memory is full again. No! But wait, what if I told you that you can just plug this little card into your Xbox and you'll have up to 1 terabyte more storage space? This is the smartest solution to expand your storage. There are of course other possibilities, but more on that later. The WD Black 50 C is my favorite because there is an extension slot on the back of every Xbox Series S or X where you can easily insert the card . It offers you 512 gigabytes or 1 terabyte of additional storage, comparable to the Xbox's internal storage .
This means you can launch and enjoy your Xbox Series X or S games directly from the card without having to move them to the internal SSD first, as it is integrated directly into the Xbox Velocity Architecture. This means it can process huge amounts of data quickly, virtually eliminating loading time on the console. And that brings me to the absolute pros of the WD Black 50 C. It is seamlessly integrated into the Xbox Velocity Architecture and is therefore just as fast as the internal storage. You can plug in or unplug at any time, even while the device is in use.
You can store and play games optimized for Xbox Series X or S on this storage expansion. Quick Resume, which allows you to seamlessly switch between games without having to restart them, is also supported. But as I said before, there are other possibilities. Of course, I once again got incredible support for this. Wait, wait, wait. Hi Laura! So Andy, I have already explained the best option for memory expansion . Now you can get out there. What are the alternatives anyway? There are two ways you can expand your storage. Either with an external SSD or an external HDD, such as the WD P10.
The advantage of an HDD is that it is available in very large capacities for little money. The disadvantage, however, is that they are a bit slower. They are therefore suitable for saving and storing games so that you do not have to constantly reinstall them , because this can simply take time depending on your internet connection. But you can. You mentioned the Velocity Architecture, but you can't start it from there . And you have to keep two things in mind. An external hard drive that you may already have at home will be formatted by the Xbox when it is plugged in . This means that it can only be used on the Xbox . Two more things. If you want to run games from this external storage , such as Xbox Classic Games, then SSD storage is of course faster than HDD storage.
So that's actually all you have to consider. What should I choose now? SSD or HDD? It depends on your budget and your patience with copying. The external HDD drive offers large capacities at affordable prices, but copying processes from the hard drives take significantly longer than with SSD drives. And you, Laura, just said it. The best option is the storage expansions like the WD Black 50 C. There is one last way to increase the storage of your Xbox Series X or S, but honestly, I absolutely advise against it. Replacing the internal SSD. Unfortunately, you have to disassemble your entire Xbox to do this. This is extremely complicated and of course you will lose all warranty claims on your console.
So absolutely abort! So to summarize again: The most convenient solution for more memory is the memory expansion card. They are ready to use and just as fast as the internal storage of your Xbox Series X or S. External SSD or HDD drives are a good choice if you have a particularly large game collection that you don't want to download every time you play . They offer high storage capacities at an affordable price. But games optimized for Xbox Series X and S cannot be launched from there. Alright folks, we've reached the end of the video and I think Andy and I are still fighting over who gets what. But you can write in the comments what you would choose. Of course, we would also be happy about a like or even a subscription and we look forward to seeing you in the next video and say goodbye!
Speaking of expanding your gaming experience, you might be interested in learning more about the solid-state drives (SSDs), which offer faster load times and improved performance for your Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, if you’re curious about the overall architecture that enhances gaming performance, check out this informative article on Velocity Architecture. Lastly, for those interested in the different types of storage solutions available, the external storage options article provides a deep dive into various formats and their advantages. Happy gaming!
