Lo and behold! It wasn’t much of a shocker since Best Buy revealed the Seagate 4TB expansion card a week ago. Someone is going to have a stinging hand, I presume. However, it’s now undeniable: Seagate has made it official – they’ve announced their largest storage card ever!
If you’ve been longing for extra Xbox storage, this is your opportunity. The 4TB card will set you back $499.99, but Best Buy seems to be launching it at a slight discount of $429.99.
Everything you need to know about the Seagate 4TB expansion card
- It has a 4TB capacity (go figure).
- It’s a simple plug and play set up with your Xbox Series X|S console.
- Optimized for Series X|S games to play directly from the card.
- Compatible with Xbox Velocity Architecture
- It can also be used for backward-compatible games.
- You’ll get full internal SSD performance, so fast load times and no compromises on graphics or latency.
It’s a niche product at this price but there’s a market for everything
Without a doubt, $499.99 is quite an investment. Compared to our earlier purchase price of the Xbox Series X before the price hike, it seems like they might have raised the cost deliberately to make this seem more attractive as a deal.
However, for those with extensive game collections and no tolerance for frequently uninstalling games, along with deep pockets, this 4TB expansion card could be a valuable addition. It’s like having two Xbox Elite 2 controllers or even the next-gen Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck.
In all fairness, given the size of modern games, the 1TB storage of the Xbox Series X is barely enough. I was surprised to see Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking up a massive 120GB, so having such a large card like this can be expensive yet incredibly practical and convenient for those who have the means.
The Seagate cards are one of only two expansion options for the Xbox Series X|S (the other being WD_Black). This card will allow you to play your current generation games directly from the storage, ensuring the same performance as the internal SSD, fast game loads, and optimized next-gen visuals.
Moreover, it’s compact, travel-friendly, and offers better performance for thousands of backward-compatible titles compared to their original consoles. Essentially, it caters to the digital hoarders among us, a luxury item if you will, and I say that with admiration.
If you’re someone who consistently updates Call of Duty each season, maintains a library of big games like Forza, Flight Simulator, Starfield, and over a dozen others, while still holding onto Skyrim despite not playing it since 2020, then this card is tailored to your needs. You’ll now have the freedom to download everything without having to make any sacrifices.
If you don’t have $500 to spare right now, it might be wiser to hold off on your purchase until there’s a price drop, perhaps even twice if needed. Alternatively, consider the 1TB or 2TB storage cards. They are still fast and user-friendly, with a more budget-friendly price tag at checkout.
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2025-06-09 18:09