Microsoft’s Xbox One S is the new slimmed-down version of the popular gaming console. It’s available in two versions: a 500GB model for $299 and 2TB model for $400. The 500GB model is still available, but the 2TB model is now the only option. The Xbox One S has a redesigned controller with a textured grip and an updated D-pad. It also has a built-in power supply, so you no longer need to use an external one. The 500GB model comes with a 1TB hard drive, but the 2TB model comes with a 2TB hard drive and a free game, Sea of Thieves. The Xbox One S can play games in 4K Ultra HD resolution on compatible TVs. It also has backward compatibility with older games and accessories, so you can keep using your old games and hardware without having to buy new ones. ..
Microsoft announced that the Seagate 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S will be available for pre-order for $399.99. To put that into perspective, the Xbox Series S console costs $100 less at $299 and the Series X costs only $100 more at $499. When you can actually get the console for less than the storage expansion, it puts into perspective just how much 2TB of space will set you back.
Thankfully, Microsoft also announced a 512GB storage expansion card for $139.99, which is available for preorder from Walmart now. While not a ton of storage space, 512GB will still let you keep a few more games installed for a much more reasonable price.
“With so many games available, we want to ensure there are also options when it comes to storage capacity and support to expand next-gen storage,” Microsoft said in a blog post.
Microsoft and Seagate already offered a 1TB option for $219.99, so the new sizes help to round out the offering with a more budget-friendly choice and a very expensive one.
It’s interesting to see the difference between Microsoft’s storage expansion philosophy and Sony’s. Sony gives users more options, but it’s not nearly as simple as just plugging in a card into the back of the console, as expanding your PS5 storage will take a little more work.
