How to Use an External Hard Drive with Xbox One

How to use an external hard drive on Xbox One

1. Connect your external hard drive to an Xbox One USB port. ...
2. Select Format storage device.
3. Enter a name for the drive using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Select Install new things here to automatically install future games on this drive.
5. Select Format storage device.

1. Where do I plug in my external hard drive for Xbox one?
2. Why won't my Xbox One read my external hard drive?
3. How do Xbox external hard drives work?
4. What format does an external hard drive need to be for Xbox one?
5. Can I transfer my Xbox one games to an external hard drive?
6. Can you play games off a external hard drive?
7. Why is the external hard drive not showing up?
8. Will any USB 3.0 work with Xbox one?
9. What is the cheapest external hard drive for Xbox one?
10. How many games can 1TB hold?

Where do I plug in my external hard drive for Xbox one?

Here's How:

1. Connect your external USB 3.0 drive to one of the USB 3.0 ports on the Xbox One, and plug in the AC power for the external drive if applicable. ( ...
2. Select Format storage device. ( ...
3. Enter a name (ex: "External USB") you want for the external storage device. ( ...
4. Select Install new things here. (

Why won't my Xbox One read my external hard drive?

Solution 1: Preliminary steps

Restart your Xbox One as it is a quick fix that usually helps in many cases. Remove and reconnect your external storage device. Connect your external storage device to a different USB port on your Xbox One console. Check the external hard drive on your computer to see if it is recognized.

How do Xbox external hard drives work?

For Xbox One external storage support, your external drive will need to be USB 3.0 compatible and have 256GB or more free space available on it. When you plug it into the console, the Xbox One will recognize that you've attached an external hard drive, and you'll be asked if you want to format it (you need to).

What format does an external hard drive need to be for Xbox one?

But the external hard drive is typically formatted to NTFS, if you're planning to add an external hard drive for your Xbox One/360, you have to format Xbox One/360 external hard drive from NTFS to FAT32. Otherwise, Xbox One or Xbox 360 won't recongnize external hard drive or meet other problems.

Can I transfer my Xbox one games to an external hard drive?

Plug your external hard drive into the new Xbox One you're copying things to. Choose Settings, then System and Storage. Choose the external drive with all your games on and then pick Transfer. You pick and choose what you actually want to transfer, or pick Select All.

Can you play games off a external hard drive?

Yes, you will manage to play games off your external hard drive with no loss of gameplay quality (except for potentially longer loading times, but that's just a small price to pay), provided you are willing to carry an extra box around if you travel.

Why is the external hard drive not showing up?

If the drive still isn't working, unplug it and try a different USB port. It's possible the port in question is failing, or just being finicky with your specific drive. If it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, try a USB 2.0 port. If it's plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC instead.

Will any USB 3.0 work with Xbox one?

Because the USB 3.0 interface is universal, and storage is just storage, you don't need to stick to a particular brand. It's very likely that any USB 3.0 drive will be compatible with your Xbox One.

What is the cheapest external hard drive for Xbox one?

6 Best Cheap External Hard Drives for Xbox One 2021

• Budget drive: Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive.
• Expand your library: Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive.
• Sleek and stylish: WD 1TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive.
• More for your money: WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive.

How many games can 1TB hold?

You'll have about 900GB left after installing all the required stuff and games average at around 35GB so ~25 full size games.