Many Xbox gamers will look for at least 4TB to get the best value option that'll keep them covered for the larger game collections, while some just need an extra 1TB to keep a few more games within arms reach that they play regularly. Reliability is a key factor, especially if you're going to be carrying your HDD with you regularly.
You don't want something made of cheap materials that will damage easily and potentially lose all your game saves and installs with the slightest of bumps. And finally, very importantly, price is key, too and we consider all these criteria before putting something in our guide. All in, one of the best Xbox One external hard drives really is one of the most essential Xbox One accessories. And remember, the winter seals madness is nearly here, which means there's going to be money to be saved on storage solutions.
We used to recommend a 2TB drive which is still more than large enough for most people , but with Xbox One X ownership rising and the increased size of 4K games, this is the best way to future proof yourself. In terms of features, this USB 3. In reality, all you really need to know is that this hits the sweet spot of size, speed and affordability.
Basically, it's a monster, and with a three-year limited warranty, there's every reason to buy with utmost confidence. It's available in a 2TB option, too, but 4TB feels like maximum value. What's more, the new design is excellent, stylish and keeps all that is good in a sleek new aesthetic. We have a new budget pick for the best Xbox One external hard drive. The Toshiba Canvio Advance is a lovely piece of kit: it comes with a glossy shell, a simple design, and a neat, blue power-light on the top.
It doesn't require an additional power source, and simply plugs into the USB port on your Xbox One console and It has read and write speeds to match all other drives on this list, and comes with a two year warranty as standard. If you want to use it for PC too, it has password protection and automatic file back-up, which are both useful features that elevate this model above our previous budget pick, the Canvio Basics. The only real drawback of the Advance is that it doesn't come in a green color, which means it won't complement your console.
However, you can get white which does look slick next to most Xbox consoles. The WD Black P10 hard drive is a superb portable option for expandable storage. And while not listed as an armored or 'rugged' hard drive, we found it to have a really sturdy build-quality with the metal topside giving it a bit of a shipping container aesthetic. We also noticed the hard drive runs cool and quietly too , even with back to back-to-back hour days for a couple of weeks.
Why would you have it running that long? Well, we decided to test the 5TB version and download every single Xbox Game Pass game took a while with our home connection speed. And we managed it too, that's over games, with a bit of space leftover. An Xbox branded version has a white trim instead of the cheaper all-black model, but that's the only real difference and we found the plain one to be cheaper.
Although some of the branded ones come with a code for two months of Game Pass, so worth checking the product description for confirmation there. This officially branded external hard drive on Xbox One comes in 2 or 4GB options giving you a choice depending on if you want to go for media storage, or games.
If your budget allows, and aesthetics are important to you, it's functionally still a great choice, and you can often find it on sale. The Seagate 2TB Game Drive in official Xbox green often drops in price around big retail events, so while now is a great time to buy, we'll surely see reductions in the new year sales. It's the ideal choice for the prolific Xbox One user who wants to buy one hard drive and never have to think about storage again.
The huge storage capacity raises the price, obviously, and the 8TB drive requires an external power adapter supplied in the box , but is surprisingly elegant for such a large device. This is a great value option for those looking for a tough as nails hard drive with decent and reliable transfer rates and speeds, robust design, and a do-it-all feel to their external hard drive.
It's a solid unit that has a fair bit of weight to it, which makes it really feel like it could survive a drop or two, or bump around the house. There's a big emphasis on robustness here with the drive being shockproof, water-resistant, and is anti-scratch protected, plus there is a rubber bumper around the outside which helps with grip when on the go and adds a bit more protection to the drive. The rubber actually pulls away at some parts safely to act as a holder for the USB cable when on the go, and there's a little USB port cover which is a nice touch for storage.
As well as using it solely as an Xbox One external hard drive, we used this to back up a load of files onto via PC and it was very easy to set up and use, and the transfer speeds were very quick - even 'by eye'; transferring more than 1. This represents an all-round solid acquisition in the hard drive department. And what a robust package it is. Starting from the top, the P50 is a rectangular-shaped drive that is about the size of a small-ish nowadays, anyway smartphone.
It's still handheld size though so it's extremely portable while also staying firmly away from the 'so small I might lose it' territory. Typically, drives come with a preformatted partition. No more than three storage devices are connected to the console at the same time.
For more info, see:. Manage storage on your Xbox console. How to detect your external storage device. If you see your storage device listed, your console has detected it. See if your device appears in the list. Check your power settings.
Capturing and collecting your most memorable in-game moments is even easier with the extra storage capacity, so you can relive and share your greatest gameplay recordings with the world. Meticulously designed with the gamer in mind, it features active cooling technology built in to help maintain thermal conditions and reduce failure risk for an optimized gaming experience.
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