Since the launch of the Xbox Series X, Seagate has been the unique supplier of expanded storage for the console. That is now starting to vary, with WD unveiling the brand new WD_Black C50 enlargement card for Xbox current-gen Xbox consoles.
The WD_Black C50 enlargement card provides as much as 1TB of further high-speed storage on your console. These SSDs are required for new-gen solely video games, whereas older backwards-compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One video games may be put in and run from an exterior HDD as a substitute. The enlargement playing cards slot neatly into the again of an Xbox Series X or Series S console.
Speaking on the launch, WD VP of world strategic partnerships, Susan Park, stated: “With the introduction of the WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox, avid gamers can proceed to get pleasure from their favorite video games with extra flexibility to allow them to deal with engaging in their subsequent mission or defeating their closing boss.”
The SSD makes use of Microsoft’s Velocity structure, paving the way in which for higher speeds for SSDs. Those who decide up the WD_Black C50 Expansion Card may also get a 1-month trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which grants you entry to a library of Xbox titles for console and PC. Game Pass Ultimate additionally consists of EA Play, so you will have a wide variety of EA titles to play too.
The WD_Black C50 Expansion Card for Xbox can be obtainable beginning immediately, priced at £89.99 for the 512GB model and £149.99 for the 1TB model.
KitGuru Says: WD and Seagate now each provide Expansion Cards for the Xbox Series X/S consoles. Which one would you go for?
