If its biggest rival has opted for NVMe SSDs to expand the storage of its next-gen console, Microsoft has chosen to establish a collaboration with Seagate through an expansion card dedicated to Xbox Series X and S. The 512 GB version is reduced on Amazon: 129 euros instead of 159 euros.
It’s no secret that as video games become more and more sophisticated, they take up more space. There are different solutions to overcome this problem. At Microsoft, it’s called Seagate Expansion Card, a dedicated expansion card for the Xbox Series X and S. And, today, you can get the 512GB version. with 20% discount.
What to expect from the Seagate Expansion Card?
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 x2 technology
- Installation within everyone’s reach
- Xbox Series X|S exclusive accessory
Instead of the usual 159 euros, the 512 GB Seagate Expansion Card is now available on sale at 129 euros at Amazon.
Easily expand your storage
On the storage expansion of next-gen game consoles, there are two schools and Microsoft preferred the easiest solution to install. The American giant then entered into a collaboration with Seagate so that the Xbox Series X and S expansion cards would keep the same performance as their original SSD. No need to tinker to install it, just insert the expansion card into its dedicated port (Storage Expansion) and you’re done.
You will have no problem handling the Seagate Expansion Card with its dimensions of 8 x 32 x 53 mm for 30 grams. Its small format is comparable to a memory card of the time and what is also interesting is that it is plug and play. In other words, you don’t have to install/download anything. Once inserted, it is operational and the console will recognize it instantly. Likewise, you will be notified.
An efficient expansion card
To bring fluidity, performance and power, Microsoft has integrated several technologies into its next-gen consoles. We can cite Xbox Velocity which has the particularity of considerably reducing the loading time of games. There is also Quick Resume, whose specificity is to be able to launch several games simultaneously. Being an exclusive accessory, the Seagate Expansion Card perfectly integrates these technologies. According to Seagate, its characteristics are of the same caliber as the SSD of the consoles.
In fact, there is still a slight variation in performance between the two. The expansion card is a little below what the SSD of Microsoft’s next-gen consoles offers. That said, this difference in performance, in this case on the loading time of the games, is not so obvious. Plus, compared to other storage solutions, the Seagate Expansion Card still stands above the rest.
To learn even more, do not hesitate to read our complete test on the Seagate Expansion Card.
Alternatives to the Seagate Expansion Card?
You can also opt for an external hard drive or an external SSD to store your Xbox games, but you won’t be able to launch them. Here is our guide to the best external hard drives of the moment on Frandroid.
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