Don't delete your Xbox games to make room for the 2026 lineup — Seagate's cards now come with a Christmas discount that fixes the AAA storage crunch

Photograph of the 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S
With this, I never have to worry about running out of space for my Xbox again. (Image credit: Windows Central | Alexander Cope)

There's no denying that most AAA Xbox games have become voracious for install size due to their insanely detailed graphics and vast wealth of content these days.

However, we do have ways to install these games all at once without being forced to delete most of our library to make room for them, and one such example is the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S.

Recent updates

Tues, Dec. 23 @ 8:08 AM ET: I have checked and confirmed all sizes of the Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox are still in stock, and their discounted prices are still active. — Alexander Cope, Contributor — Gaming

Seagate  Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (1TB)
1TB Extra Storage
Save 13% ($20)
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (1TB): was $159.99 now $139.99 at Amazon


Upgraded your Xbox Series X|S's storage unit with the Seagate Storage Expansion. It's easy to use and has various storage size variants to choose from, with the 1TB version being the cheapest.

Seagate  Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S  (2TB)
2TB Extra Storage
Save 12% ($30)
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (2TB): was $259.99 now $229.99 at Amazon


This is the 2TB version of the Seagate Expansion Card for those who feel just having 1TB of extra space for their Xbox Series X|S isn't enough

Seagate  Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (4TB)
4TB Extra Storage
Save 14% ($70)
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (4TB): was $499.99 now $429.99 at Amazon


The 4TB is the most expensive variant of the Seagate Storage Expansion Card, but it contains the most storage space possible to ensure you never run out of room for your Xbox games ever again.

No more will I have to worry about running out of space when downloading all my Xbox games

Obtain more storage with this handy card. (Image credit: Matt Brown | Windows Central)

2026 is stacked with all kinds of big-time upcoming AAA Xbox games like Grand Theft Auto VI, Resident Evil Requiem, 007: First Light, and more.

No doubt these games will require dozens, or more likely, hundreds of gigabytes to install, so you're going to need the Seagate Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S, as their default internal 1TB SSD isn't going to cut it.

Now granted, these expansion cards are expensive, but, as someone who owns one myself, I can guarantee they're 100% worth the price of admission.

They will save you hours of hassle from deleting old Xbox games to make room for new ones. Plus, these cards will allow you to launch and play games directly from them, as opposed to normal external SSD units where you have to spend time moving games from the SSD into the Xbox console to play them.

So, if you need the best Xbox accessories to upgrade your Xbox Series X|S's storage unit, then the Seagate Storage Expansion Cards are your best bet.

The 1TB cards are available for $139.99 at Amazon, the 2TB cards are available for $229.99 at Amazon, and the 4TB cards are available for $429.99 at Amazon.

Alternative discounts on the Seagate Expansion Card

If Amazon's discounts for the Seagate Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S run out of stock or their discounts expire, there are similar discount options available elsewhere that you can use as backup options:

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FAQs

How do I install the Seagate Storage Expansion Card into the Xbox Series X|S'?

Install the device into the Xbox Series X|S's dedicated Storage Expansion card slot on the back of the console

What systems is it compatible?

As the name implies, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card is only compatible with Xbox Series X|S. It does not work with any other console, nor does it work on PC.

Can I play any Xbox game on the Seagate Storage Expansion Card?

Yes, you can install current-gen Xbox Series X|S games, Xbox One games, and backwards-compatible titles from the Xbox 360 and original Xbox (including ones "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S") on the Seagate Storage Expansion Card and play them directly from the card.


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Alexander Cope
Contributor — Gaming

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!

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