How To Best Manage Xbox Series X/S Storage Space

Both the Xbox Series X and Series S are out now, and each console offers a solid entry point into the next generation of gaming. At launch, the new Xbox consoles lean heavily into the existing library of games from the Xbox library, along with new releases like Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Gears Tactics, and Dirt 5. The new consoles also support the fantastic Game Pass service, which allows users to play through some of the greatest hits from Xbox's history.

The breadth of games is impressive; however, this also brings attention to the Xbox Series X and Series S's available storage space. With the Series X outfitted with a 1TB SSD for storage and the Series S having a 512GB SSD, you'll likely run into the issue of insufficient storage space for your console once you begin downloading games (particularly because they only allow you to use 802GB and 364GB, respectively). While there is an option to purchase an expansion card that adds an additional 1TB of space, it sits at the pricey cost $220--almost the same retail cost of a Series S. With the rise of game file sizes venturing further into the 100GB-plus range, you'll quickly find out that storage management will be a constant work in progress in this new generation. So with that, here are some tips on how to best organize and save space for your new Xbox console.

Xbox Series X|S Storage Tips

Prioritize The Games You Want To Keep: One of the crucial things you'll need to do with your next-gen console is to keep an eye out for your available storage space. It's never fun purchasing a new game and then discovering that you lack the open storage to download it. Every game you have in your library will take up space in your console's SSD, and this also includes game discs that will need to load data onto your drive. While you may have the urge to download all your most wanted games at once, it's best to focus on the essentials. You will always have access to purchased games in your account library, so even when you delete the game from your drive, you can still download it again later if you want to revisit the game.

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