- Dream Cheeky
In this article, Dreamcheeky‘ll be discussing how to get more storage on Xbox One consoles. We’ll be covering various methods to increase your storage, such as upgrading your hard disc or using an external drive. So, if you’re running out of space on your device, read on for some tips!
How to Check Xbox One’s Hard Drive Space
Follow the steps below for a quick check of the space.
Step 1. Press the Xbox button on the console.
Step 2. In the dashboard, select the options one by one: Profile & system >All Settings > System > Storage.
Step 3. Check the Xbox One screen that displays the percentage of space used, the available free space, etc.
How To Get More Storage On Xbox One
There are three options to add extra storage. You can choose the one that suits your needs.
Solution 1. Remove Unwanted Games to Get Extra Storage
It is easiest to delete unwanted apps and games and save data. As per the previous section, you need to know how much space is available on your Xbox hard disk. To delete unneeded games, follow the steps below:
Step 1. On the Home screen, select the My games & Apps from the left pane.
Step 2. Select Sort by Size from the drop-down menu, and then you will see how much space each game uses.
Step 3. Select the game that you want to remove and press the Menu button on the console, and then select Manage Game and you can view the used space for different Xbox profiles.
Step 4. Select Manage All > Uninstall All to delete the unwanted game and its saved data.
Tip: If the game is already synchronized with Microsoft’s servers you can still download it from Microsoft servers and then restore it to your console.
This can be a great way to increase your Xbox One storage. You will need to delete certain apps and games. How can I increase my Xbox storage without losing data? Keep reading.
Solution 2. Use an External Hard Drive
Microsoft lets you add additional storage to your Xbox One memory by using an external hard drive. This is how to add an external hard disk to Xbox One.
Step 1. You can add up to two USB 3.0 drives of 256GB or larger to your console. This will allow you to expand your internal storage by a lot if you are willing to spend a few hundred dollars.
Step 2. Connect the external hard drive to Xbox One using the USB port. Select Next to continue after the external hard disc has been recognized by your system.
Step 3. Enter a name for the drive based on your demand and select the Install new thing here option to automatically install Xbox games on the drive.
Step 4. Select format storage device button to format the external hard drive.
Step 5. After several seconds you will receive a prompt message saying External Storage Ready. You can now configure Xbox One to allow you to install future games or apps on an external drive.
Solution 3. Upgrade Your Internal Hard Drive
Although an external hard drive provides extra storage for Xbox One it is also more susceptible to damage from sudden shocks or falls. An alternative is to upgrade your device’s internal drive to a larger model. This will increase storage, improve gameplay, and speed up browsing.
How can I upgrade my hard disc without causing data loss? To copy all partitions to a new hard drive, you can use a professional tool. MiniTool Partition Wizard is highly recommendable. This trusted partition manager can be used to extend/resize partitions, migrate OS to SSD, rebuild the MBR, and do many other tasks.
Xbox One Hard Drive and SSD Requirements
Xbox consoles can support almost all modern hard drives, including popular brands such as Western Digital and Seagate. USB 3.0 support is now standard on all budget USB external hard drives. USB 3.0 support guarantees that data transfers between your consoles and drives will be relatively quick.
Unlike the constraints imposed on some games created for the new Xbox Series X|S consoles, compatible external drives function with all Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games.
Storage space should always be your top priority when choosing a drive. To work with an Xbox console, drives must be at least 2TB. This eliminates some lower-level capacities. External storage is limited to 16TB by the consoles, which is far more than the average storage capacity on most drives. 1TB externals are a great option for budget-minded users. An upgrade of your Xbox storage to 2TB allows for more flexibility, while 8TB and 4TB are too much.
The hard drive speed should be taken into account, and roughly measured by the drive’s revolutions/minute (RPM). The theory is that the faster the drive, then, the faster games will install, load, and save. 7,200 RPM drives run faster than entry-level 5,400RPM drives. 10,000 RPM drives offer a boost. Solid-state drives (SSDs), which offer unmatched storage speeds on Xbox One, are the best choice for those looking for the fastest.
All consoles, including Xbox One X, have a 5,400 RPM internal hard disk. The limitations of the console’s SATA II interface make it difficult to use its full potential. An external 5,400 RPM drive will be faster than an internal hard drive in most cases. The Xbox One X uses a “SATA III” high bandwidth interface, so internal load times are much faster than the Xbox One S. However, external hard drives can deliver significant load times improvements.
