This new Xbox SSD could reduce load times on your Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One

Date:
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:00:53 +0000

Description:
Seagate has announced its new Game Drive for Xbox SSD, offering another solution to increasing storage space on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles.

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Seagate Technology has announced its new Game Drive for Xbox SSD, offering a solution to expanding storage space on Xbox Series X /S and Xbox One
consoles. The external SSD is available in 1TB capacity, and will launch sometime in November 2021 for 144.99 (around $199.99).

Seagate has explained that the lightweight external SSD features a visual design similar to that of an Xbox console, complete with a green LED bar. Compatible with USB 3.2, the SSD can connect to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, as well as Xbox One X, Xbox One S and base Xbox One consoles.

Seagate has stressed that installation of the Xbox SSD couldn't be easier, it just needs connecting to your Xbox console via USB, where Xbox OS will handle the rest of the installation in just a couple of minutes max. SSD vs HDD : which is best for your needs? Best SSDs : get the fastest storage for your PC Do you really need an SSD for gaming? Analysis: A big win for Xbox One
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Xbox Series X/S owners already have access to those console's lightning-fast SSDs, meaning that load times during games are usually drastically reduced when compared to the previous generation of consoles.

However, given that the Series S , in particular, isn't exactly flush with storage space (the built-in SSD is just 500GB), the Seagate Xbox SSD could still make a worthwhile purchase, especially for those who frequently
download larger titles from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service.

Owners of Xbox One consoles, though, be that Xbox One X, S, or a base model, could seriously benefit from owning an SSD, not least of all because Series X/S consoles can still be hard to come by thanks to stock shortages. Plus, this generation of consoles is fairly infamous for often having
excruciatingly long load times, whether that be on Xbox or PlayStation.

An external SSD can seriously lend a helping hand here by not only offering more storage space (always a bonus) but also significantly reducing load
times for games played on Xbox One consoles. While that might not seem like a big deal to the layman, all those minutes staring at loading screens add up, and that's time you could be reclaiming to actually play your favorite
titles, rather than waiting on them to finish loading.

As for the quality of the product itself, we're quietly confident. Seagate
has a track record of manufacturing some of the best storage solutions
around, such as the near-essential Xbox Storage Expansion Card , as well as the PC-specific OneTouch 1TB external SSD . Best Xbox Series X games



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