Best External SSDs for Xbox Series X|S in 2025 — Faster Loads for Back‑Compat, Smarter Storage for Series Games
External SSDs are still the smartest add‑on for Xbox Series X|S—if you use them right. USB SSDs can play Xbox One/360/Original titles directly and act as cold storage for Series‑optimized games (so you can move them back to internal/expansion SSD in minutes instead of re‑downloading). Remember: to run games labeled Optimized for Series X|S, you need the internal NVMe or the official expansion card; USB storage is…
