If you’re not yet ready to upgrade to an Xbox Series X|S console and you have a large library of Xbox One games, you might find yourself running out of space to store your collection on the Xbox One console. The Xbox One only has 500GB of storage, and over 100GB of that is used for the operating system and processing functions. So, you could find yourself running out of room for your collection quickly.

Fortunately, an Xbox One external game drive can easily double, triple, or more than quadruple your video game storage space. There are very affordable Xbox One 1TB-3TB external drives, as well as 8TB-12TB game drives if you want a truly massive expansion of your gaming collection.

In addition to allowing space for more video games, external Xbox One storage can increase console performance by freeing up internal space for faster loading and processing. Many Xbox external hard drive models are also cross-compatible, meaning you can continue to use them even when you do upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox One external drive installation could not be easier. Most Xbox One external hard drives will connect to your system using a USB 3.2 connection for fast communication. If you have chosen an Xbox external hard disk drive, make sure you do not move it while it is running, as the components in the drive could be impacted. An external solid-state drive is more compact and sturdier because it has no internal moving parts, but it will be more expensive.

While investing in your gaming experience, don’t forget to update your Xbox One accessories, such as your headset and controller options. You might also want to check your gaming TV display settings to see if you are taking advantage of the highest resolution and refresh rate quality your games offer.

Increased game storage is one of many ways to optimize your gaming setup. External game storage also makes your digital gaming collection more mobile. You can plug your drive into any compatible device, including many gaming PCs!