How do you expand the storage of the Xbox One?
Why would I want to expand the storage capacity of the Xbox One?
The Xbox One is available with a 500GB or a 1TB hard drive by default. This sounds like more than enough storage. Especially for the casual gamer, who only plays a couple of games. But if you have a large collection of Xbox One games, you'll run out of storage on your hard drive quickly. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Halo 5, or Mortal Kombat XL require at least 50GB of storage.
Easy to expand
A full Xbox hard drive used to be a serious problem. The solution? Connect an external hard drive to your Xbox One. Yes, the type of external hard drive you maybe already have at home to back up your PC or laptop. The HDD does need to meet 2 important requirements. The storage capacity needs to be at least 256GB and it needs a USB 3.0 connector. If the external hard drive doesn't meet both requirements, the external storage won't work.
How do I save game data on an external hard drive?
Storing game content on an external storage device is very simple. Plug the compatible external hard drive into one of the available USB ports of the Xbox One. The console will detect the HDD right away and guide you through the settings automatically.
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