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Is YourXboxSeries S Storage More Jammed Than a Clown Car? Are you tired of your Xbox Series S throwing tantrums like a spoiled brat every time you attempt to download another gigabyte of ‘I swear I’ll play this someday’? Are you just a bad game away from chucking your Xbox from the 49th floor of a skyscraper?
Introducing the ‘Stop Screaming at Your Storage’ guide! A revolutionary way to free up space. In this article, I’m going to channel my inner Marie Kondo, and walk you through some peace-filled, loving ways in which you can whip your Xbox back into shape. And no, I’m not talking about a juice cleanse.
Time To Do Some Digital Spring Cleaning
Before rushing out to buy an external hard drive, take a bit of time to tidy up your Xbox Series S internal storage first. Like any gadget these days, it’s easy for your Xbox S to fill up real quick, thanks to installed games, saved files, and major system updates. But with a few nifty organizational habits, you can actually dig up some extra breathing room:
So, before shelling out more money on expanded storage, a bit of digital organization can unlock some quick and easy capacity.
Consider Using An External Drive
So, the most straightforward way to boosting your space is using anexternal hard drive. Here’s what you need to know:
Use The Seagate Storage Expansion Card
Building off of what we just went through, there’s actually a solid, officially-backed choice if you want to go down the SSD route.Seagate’s Storage Expansion Cardis literally the gold standard memory choice for the Xbox S. Designed specifically for the console, this card plugs directly into the dedicated slot on the back of your console and provides the same ultra-fast performance as the internal SSD.
Manage Your Game Installations Wisely
Sometimes it’s not just about having more storage but managing what you already have. Here are some quick tricks to make the most of your existing space:
Use Xbox Remote Play And xCloud Gaming (Game Pass Ultimate)
Stay Updated With Xbox OS Updates
Microsoft cares about your gaming experience, so they send out regular system updates for your Xbox to optimize performance and storage. It’s important to let these updates install automatically when you’re not playing. This keeps your console running smoothly without you having to think about it.Just make sure to set your console up to download updates automatically when you’re not using it.And by the way, your console can also alert you when storage is running low, helping you stay ahead of the game.
FAQs
What happens if I unplug my external drive while a game is running?
You absolutely don’t want to do that because when you pull the plug on the drive when you’re running a game, the gameplay immediately stops, and you’re going to miss out on any unsaved progress you made. Always ensure all your apps and games are properly wrapped up before ejecting your drive, or even shutting down your console for that matter.
Can I expand storage with multiple external drives at the same time?
Sure, the Xbox S allows you to hook up multiple external USB drives,but,only one can be designated as the external game storage location, i.e where you can store your games. Any other attached USB drives can then be used for storing media like music, videos, and screenshots, but not games themselves.
How can I check which games are taking up the most space on my Xbox Series S?
To see which games are taking up the most space, go to Settings > System > Storage Devices and select your internal or external drive. From there, choose “Manage Storage” and then “Games and Apps.” This will display all the installed apps and games, with the largest space hogs at the top. Scan this list to decide what games you want to liberate from your console…forever.
