Customer Ratings & Reviews

The device works flawless, only issue I have is the the game pass code is blurry and in able to use

Works amazing and really brought my Xbox to another level

Pluged it into my xbox and formatted the drive. Nothing melted or exploded so im good now knowing i can fill this drive with games. Thank you western digital for being awesome.

It’s very affordable and it’s great to store my games on and not move any of my games back and forth very recommend for the newer Xbox series s/x

works great exactly as described. i can see no difference in playing games on internal and this so i love it and most convenient.

Great!! internal storage fast and reliable 10/10:)

Worked easily and have 0 problem's with it and would recommend!!

Excellent price for black friday. Works perfectly with Xbox series x

helps my xbox series s lacking of storage. now i can download additional games.

If you are running low on space on your Xbox this expansion card is your solution.

Perfect exactly what i needed great value and easy to install just plug an use.

Very simple to use the only thing if the price was a little lowered will be mero accessible

Got them on sale. Occasionally have to disconnect it from the Xbox for it to be recognized. Guessing it’s a firmware issue. It’s able to store Starfield and play fine

I ordered my hard drive on December 3rd and received it roughly a week later. My Xbox has already gave me a warning saying the hard drive I bought was bad quality and recommended I either get a new one or stop using it entirely. I haven’t even had it for a month. I assume the product is good I just got a dud/mess up, I’d be happy to rate 5 stars but, I spent money and got a bad package so like yea…

Simply put, it works great. The expansion card is plug and play, meaning all I needed to do was take it out of the package and plug it into the back of the Xbox. The Xbox immediately recognizes it and adds the storage to the system. I didn’t have to do any setup, such as formatting the card, etc. When my current storage was full and I needed to download another game, the Xbox informed me that the new game will be installed on the expansion card (see picture). This expansion card is different from other storage devices; it’s designed to perform exactly like the internal Solid-State Drive (SSD) that came with the Xbox. And while it is possible to plug in a hard drive via a 3.1 USB connection and add additional storage space, you’re not able to play the latest Next-Gen games directly off the external hard drive. They would first need to be copied to the internal SSD before the system can play them. It is not the case with this WD_Xbox expansion card. Since it acts just like the internal storage, games can be stored and played on the Xbox from the expansion card itself. A few other things worth mentioning, Western Digital includes a 5 year warranty on this drive. Black series SSDs are made for performance and speed. And their failure rate is historically lower than other drives. You are paying a premium for this SSD, but the convenience it provides is worth the money to me. The fact that my Xbox Series S came with only 364GB of usable storage, it’s nice having the extra storage space this card provides.

This is a much needed upgrade to an amazing next-gen console. I'm so glad they are starting to make other options for these units as they are a proprietary design for the Xbox One Series X. I also am a fan of Western Digital. This drive came well packaged with a quick start card and as a bonus came with a Game Pass Ultimate trial code. The unit is quite small in size. I took a photo of it in my hand for reference. There is not much to installing this. Open the package and insert the unit in to the back of your console. I put mine in with the console completely off. Im not sure its hot swappable but I imagine it is because its 2023 after all. I would defer to the vendor for that information though. Install was simple and my Xbox recognized it without issue. I went to the storage settings within the settings and formatted the unit for use in my Xbox only. After I formatted the card, I went ahead and transferred one of my games to it and I was pretty shocked to see the 5+Gbps speed of which I also took a photo. This unit is extremely fast. I did not notice any slower speeds with loading the game I moved to the new card so I was quite impressed. This is an excellent upgrade for the Xbox One Series X as it doubles your storage without slowing down your system. I would highly recommend this as an additional storage solution.

In the great console wars that have been raging for decades, I take no sides and consider my loyalties up for grabs with every console cycle. I tend to own gaming systems from at least 2 of the big 3 (Sony, Microsoft, and I still consider Nintendo a viable gaming platform albeit in a distant third) anyway, as well as a gaming laptop. Each console has their pros and cons and I consider how the Xbox handles its storage to be the superior method. It's plug and play design is simple to understand and convenient. Physically, it has a small profile and doesn't stick out too much. I don't think it will hinder any position you sit your Xbox in. Obviously, the size makes it very portable or easy to store should you own multiple expansion cards. Once properly installed and formatted, it read 919.9GB of storage. Write speeds and/or downloading games and apps didn't seem any slower than downloading to the internal storage. Or at least it wasn't noticeable to my eye. Neither was loading from the card. And just cause I'm paranoid, I checked the card after a few hours of continuous play, and it wasn't warm to the touch. I think this is a simple and convenient storage solution.

I recently got my hands on the WD BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox, and I must say, it has truly transformed my gaming experience. If you're looking to supercharge your Xbox console's performance, this expansion card is an absolute game-changer. Installation was a breeze. The card seamlessly fits into the back of the Xbox console, effortlessly expanding the storage capacity. With up to 2TB of additional space, (I had the 1TB version) I no longer worry about running out of room for my favorite games. Plus, the compact design ensures it doesn't obstruct any other ports or cables, maintaining a clean setup. The performance boost is where the WD BLACK C50 truly shines. Thanks to the PCIe Gen4 interface, the loading times have been significantly reduced. Games load faster, and there's a noticeable decrease in in-game loading screens. The card's speed is mind-boggling, ensuring a smooth and seamless gaming experience, even for resource-intensive titles. What impressed me the most is the enhanced gaming performance. The WD BLACK C50 Expansion Card optimizes the transfer speeds, ensuring games run flawlessly. The improved responsiveness and reduced input lag have made a notable difference, allowing me to react quickly in fast-paced multiplayer games. The card supports Xbox Velocity Architecture, maximizing the performance potential of the console. The build quality is excellent. The card feels sturdy and durable, and I have no concerns about its reliability. WD BLACK has a reputation for producing high-quality storage solutions, and the C50 Expansion Card lives up to those expectations. Another noteworthy feature is the WD_BLACK Dashboard. This software provides real-time performance monitoring, temperature management, and firmware updates, ensuring your expansion card is always up to date. It's a convenient tool that adds an extra layer of control and customization. However, it's important to note that the WD BLACK C50 Expansion Card is specifically designed for Xbox Series X|S consoles and may not be compatible with other devices. So, make sure to check the compatibility before making a purchase. In conclusion, the WD BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox is a must-have accessory for any serious Xbox gamer. It offers generous storage space, lightning-fast speeds, and improved gaming performance. With its seamless installation and reliable build quality, this expansion card is an investment that will undoubtedly enhance your gaming experience. I highly recommend it to all Xbox Series X|S owners looking to take their gaming to the next level.

This new expansion drive from WD is a no brainer. I have multiple WD Black drives across my home, and even have the WD Black external expansion drive that I was currently using with my Xbox Series X, connected via USB-C. I was excited that they now offer a direct internal Xbox Series X expansion drive and couldn’t wait to try it out. The drive is plug and play. Simply install the drive into the expansion slot on the back of your Xbox Series X/S and it is recognized right away. You are given prompts to select whether the drive will be used on one or multiple Xbox’s so it can configure itself properly and then its ready to use immediately. You get 920GB of useable drive space. The build quality is wonderful, full metal casing on the drive itself and rugged plastic for the covering. Feels nice and heavy in the hand. It even includes a snap on cover when not in use or when traveling. This drive simply becomes a second internal storage option for the Xbox. No more having to install titles saved on an expansion drive in order to play them. The games and apps are ready to use immediately, just like they are when using the internal Xbox SSD. The drive is designed to utilize the Xbox Velocity Architecture so it operates exactly like your internal Xbox SSD. All the speed and capability is here, including Quick Resume. Running titles directly from this expansion drive is flawless, and in some cases can actually load quicker and run faster. Moving and copying files to the drive is blazing fast. I was able to reach almost 6Gbps when transferring titles like COD and Fortnite, which are hundreds of GBs large. Great addition to the Xbox to expand storage capacity and not sacrifice any bit of performance or capability.

This review isn't going to have a ton of substance because this drive does one thing, and does it well. The real pro behind this coming out is that it gives Seagate some competition so these drives will inevitably come down in price, which is needed given how cheap PS5's storage option is. That will no longer be a feather in the PS5 cap. Now Xbox is getting to closer in price AND a much easier solution to use. Anyways.... Here's the good: -Acts as internal storage: play X|S enhanced games from this without having to use the internal storage. -Plug and play: literally just plug it in and pick whether you expect it to move to other consoles or not. I'm not sure what it does, though I would suspect it takes a little more storage to format in the option to take it. I picked "keep in console" and didn't look back. -Transfer rate: being a solid state drive (SSD), you can write data to it very quickly, which makes filling it a breeze. Even better is if you need to shuffle stuff around between the internal SSD and this. I was getting anywhere between 5.5 and 6.0 Gbps on that. Flight Sim and Forza Horizon, 145 and 125 Gb respectively, went to this drive in like 15 min. Nuts. What's less good: -There really isn't much to complain about. It was kind of hard to push into the back, but maybe the Seagate drive is too. It's fine because I have no plans to take it out either as I'm the only one I know personally with a Series console. -Rendered my external HDD kind of obsolete as most games are X|S optimized and won't play as well from there. Should you buy this? -Do you have a lot of games you don't want to uninstall/reinstall? -Do you play mostly X|S optimized games? -Do you have GamePass? If you answered "yes" to any or all of those, yes, get it if you have the cash to burn. Otherwise you can continue the SSD/HDD shuffle. Side note: if you get this and don't have GamePass yet, or it's inactive, look up "Xbox Live Gold to GamePass Ultimate" and see if the conversion still works when you're reading this as there's a free month code included.