Microsoft finally brings cheaper storage for the Xbox Series X - for whom is he worthwhile?

Microsoft fulfills a great desire of users with Seagate. Because they present further storage variants for the XBox Series X | S. But for who is that worthwhile?

Meanwhile, it is about 1 year ago that the Xbox Series X has been officially published. Anyone who has come to a console despite the scarcity, which then buys suitable accessories for his Xbox Series X.

However, the additional memory for the Xbox Series X is really expensive and users have not had a way to use cheaper storage. Because the 1-TB memory for the Xbox Series X gets you on Amazon for 230 euros.

Now Microsoft has introduced other storage variants together with manufacturer Seagate (via news.xbox.com).

Microsoft presents 512-GB and 2-TB hard drive for Xbox Series X

What exactly was presented? So far, there was only the 1-TB version from the internal memory expansion card. Now there will be other memory expansion cards with 512 GB and 2 TB during the year. This is likely to look forward to many users who have been 1 TB either too expensive or too small.

What does the store cost? In the US, the 512-GB version is expected to cost $ 139.99, the 2-TB version is expected to cost $ 399.99. The prices are likely to be similar in euros.

When is the memory available? The 512 GB version can be pre-ordered and will be published in the US in mid-November. Microsoft has not yet announced a precise release date.

The 2-TB version should only be available in December in contrast to the smaller version. Again, there is no official date yet. On Amazon you can currently order only the 1-TB model.

Preview | Product | Rating | Price | --- | --- | --- | --- |- | Seagate Memory Extension Card Xbox Series X | S 1 TB SSD, NVME Extension SDD for Xbox Series ... | 38,482 reviews | 229,99 EUR 209,99 EUR | To Amazon

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XBox Series X | S: Is a memory expansion card worthwhile?

Do I need a memory expansion card? All games for the Xbox Series X can only be installed on the internal memory or the intended extension.

On the Xbox Series X are around 800 GB of free memory available. On the Xbox Series S, around 360 GB is usable for games and apps.

Appbox One, Xbox One, Xbox 360 or the original Xbox console that runs downward compatibility on the new consoles can be installed on USB saving. For this you do not need internal memory, but then does not benefit from the benefits of the memory.

Worth a memory upgrade? Basically, the on your current situation depends on whether such a memory upgrade is really worthwhile.

If you choose mainly old games and does not need the speed boost, a larger internal memory is worth a conditional, as you can buy a cheaper, external hard drive instead. External hard drives are significantly cheaper on average than the memory expansion card from Seagate.

However, if you want to benefit from high speed and all the top titles of the Xbox Series X | S Zock, then no way at the memory expansion card runs. Because the map of Seagate is currently the only way to expand the internal memory. Whether there will be other possibilities here in the future, is all about Microsoft.

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