Currently, I own an Xbox Series console with 512GB of storage, which I purchased four months ago. I am considering buying a £100-plus storage expansion card, but I’m hesitant due to uncertainty about the next generation of consoles. If the next Xbox ends up being too expensive—possibly exceeding £1,000—or if the PlayStation 6 turns out to be more affordable, investing in additional storage now might not be worthwhile. With Xbox facing criticism and a perceived decline, I’m questioning whether it makes sense to continue investing in the platform.
Additionally, I’m curious if the next Xbox could be priced more reasonably, perhaps in the £600–800 range, rather than the speculated £1,000. With Steam entering the console market, there may be room for Microsoft to adjust its pricing or hardware strategy in the coming years. I’d appreciate any suggestions or insights on this matter.
I totally get the hesitation about investing in storage right now, especially with your point about the next Xbox possibly hitting that £1,000 mark. I upgraded my Series S storage last year, and while it was a relief, part of me wonders if that money would’ve been better saved for a future console jump. Given the rumors about Steam’s hardware and Microsoft’s need to compete, I’m personally holding off on any more Xbox accessories until the roadmap is clearer—maybe we’ll see more affordable expansion options by then, too. What’s the one game pushing you to consider the upgrade now?
Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s smart to weigh that storage upgrade against potential future console costs. The game pushing me to consider it is actually the latest Call of Duty, since it alone can take up nearly 20% of the base storage! One tip: if you’re on the fence, you could temporarily move less-played games to an external USB drive (even a spare one) for cold storage, which might buy you time to see how the next-gen pricing shakes out. Let me know if you find a good stopgap solution or if a particular upcoming title changes your mind!
I totally get the hesitation about investing in storage right now, especially with your point about the next Xbox potentially hitting that £1,000 mark. I upgraded my Series S with a card last year, and while it solved my space issues, I do wonder if that money would have been better saved for a future hardware jump. Given the rumors about Steam’s console and Microsoft’s need to compete on price, waiting a bit to see how the market shifts might be the smarter play—are you leaning more toward holding off for now?
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Series S upgrade—it’s a great point that solving an immediate need can still leave you wondering about the long-term value. Given the uncertainty around next-gen pricing and new competitors like Steam, holding off for a few months to see if any holiday sales or announcements clarify the landscape could be a practical middle ground. I’d love to hear what you decide—keep us posted on how you navigate your storage needs!
Take a break and play your Xbox to help ease your anxiety.
Consider the Western Digital P6 drive, available for around $60 on eBay. This is a more affordable option compared to the $120 expansion card, and it also comes in a 2TB version. As an HDD, it’s versatile and can be used with your PC and other devices. There’s no need to worry about it becoming obsolete with a new Xbox, since future console prices are uncertain. Take a deep breath and relax.
You can confidently enjoy your Xbox for at least three more years. It’s unlikely we’ll see a next-generation Xbox before 2027, since we typically would have heard about a release by now if it were coming sooner. Even when a new console does arrive, there’s no need to upgrade immediately. Focus on enjoying what you have now.
I’ve never needed an expansion card and find it overpriced. I recently bought a 1TB SSD for my PC at a much lower cost.
On my Series S, I keep about 10 games—single-player, multiplayer, indie, and AAA titles. Occasionally, I delete an old game to make room for a new one, but I’ve never considered this an issue, even when I had slower internet.
This is the way. I’ve never understood paying extra for external Xbox storage.
You can always delete a game to free up space—your save files won’t be lost. If needed, you can also stream games via the cloud.
The only situation where external storage might make sense is if your download speed is extremely slow, like 2mbps.
I had a 16 Mbit connection, and some games took hours to download. It wasn’t a major issue, though, especially since you can pre-download Game Pass titles before release.
The only downside was large updates, but you can’t manage those with more disc space.
It’s better to buy consoles early, as they tend to become more expensive over time.
The next-generation Xbox is likely to be significantly more expensive than the current Series X, as they have repeatedly emphasized it will be a premium product.
Take a deep breath and relax. If you need more space, just buy storage. Slowly save up for the next generation of PlayStation or Xbox, and don’t overthink it.
If you’re considering a PlayStation over Xbox for online gaming compatibility, I can’t really help you. PlayStation initially focused on single-player exclusives, which is why I stopped buying them after the PS2—online gaming was my main interest. Not all online games available on Xbox are on PlayStation, and the platforms aren’t fully interchangeable. Some people own both consoles and never purchase a PlayStation subscription again. Additionally, with GTA+, you can access GTA Online on Xbox Series X/S without needing an Xbox Live Gold subscription.