[SOLVED] Xbox storage options?

[Marplot]

Xbox Series x can be added for about $220 for an SSD card that plugs into the xbox. I have tried to use an external SSD and use the xbox usb port. But can't seem to find a way for the xbox to recognize it. AND play from it.

I know that a hard drive (Non-SSD) can be used to store games, but you can't access and use a stored game directly to play.

Can it be done? I have 3.2 SSD external drives.

 

[kerberos_20]

xbox support external USB drives, you have to format them first withing xbox, it should prompt you when you connect drive
old games for xbox one/xbox360 can be plasyed directly, new games cant be played from external storage
https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-s-storage-guide

 

[Pextaxmx]

old games for xbox one/xbox360 can be plasyed directly, new games cant be played from external storage

curious... is that due to the technical data speed limitations or just MS wanting people spend money on their overpriced SSD with their proprietary connector?

 

[Marplot]

Thank you for your answer. Looks like it can be done. But, I think I will hold out for a while.A 2TB external drive will cost about the same as buying the Seagate expansion card.