We can always use more install space for our Xbox Series X|S, but using external SSDs is a pain because you can't play games directly from them, so you have to constantly transfer them back and forth between the Xbox's internal SSD if you want to play something.

Seagate's Storage Expansion Cards, however, bypass that limitation by allowing games to be played directly inside them while offering large quantities of install space for pricy MSRPs.

Why buy the Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox (and now PC)?

The Seagate Storage Expansion cards for Xbox come in 1TB, 2TB, and even 4TB sizes. This is a major boon in addressing the Xbox Series X|S's limited storage issues when installing newer AAA games that take up hundreds of gigabytes, like the 161GB-sized Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (and that's just the base game without DLC).

But that's not all this SSD card has going for it. It has a compact design that seamlessly integrates with the Xbox console without standing out, to prevent it from accidentally being knocked off.

Its Plug & Play design makes it easy to install without any wires, and it can allow games installed within the card to be played directly instead of needing to install them onto the Xbox's internal SSD.

What's more is that the Seagate Storage Expansion Card's performance speeds match that of the Xbox's systems, as it uses the Xbox Velocity Architecture. This means that playing games directly from the card won't negatively affect their performance, so you don't have to worry about issues like input delay or longer load times.

On top of that, it's compatible with the Xbox's Quick Resume feature. This allows players to pause their game when they power down the console and return to the dashboard, and continue from the exact place they left off once they return to the game.

So, if you don't want to deal with cable and file management while adding more space to your Xbox, you can't go wrong with the Seagate Storage Expansion cards. They're one of the most reliable Xbox SSDs on the market, and they're now affordable thanks to Amazon's discount for $185.99 at Amazon (1TB Model), $274.99 at Amazon (2TB Model), and $549.99 at Amazon (4TB Model).

Alternative discounts

When Amazon's discounts on these cards expire or they run out of stock, here are some alternative back-up bargains you can use:

1TB

• $199.99 at Best Buy (was $249.99)

2TB

• $275.88 at Walmart (was $299.99)
• $279.99 at Best Buy (was $349.99)
• $274.99 at Newegg (was $279.99)

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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran with over 35 years of experience who primarily covers Xbox and PC gaming news and spotlights discounts on the best laptops, peripherals, and other electronics. He's also a diehard fan of JRPGs, action games, beat em’ ups, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter series