Sea gate external storage and Xbox series s

If it's allowing you to play without the disc, then someone on your console owns it digitally. If it's not your account, then someone else has the console set as their Home and you would be able to access the games or that reason. So it is not guaranteed to work that way if you switch to a Series S.

This article explains the difference between using a regular external hard drive versus the custom external storage for the Series S/X- https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09...xbox-series-s-custom-storage-solution-primer/

An external hard drive used on the One will work for the Series S/X, but won't have the exact same performance as the one created for the Series S/X.

short answer: yes

long answer: How to expand Xbox Series X, Series S storage with an external drive | Windows Central

Hi

Optimized for Series X

There are some Xbox One games in there like Gears 5, Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 4 and a few others.

These 'Optimized' games will need to be installed internally or on to the Expansion card.

External USB Storage can hold all games, but Series X/S games or optimized Xbox One games can not run from USB Storage.

Hi
My name is Rishabh an Independent Adviser, I hope you are doing great out there.

Experiencing crashes after connecting an external storage expansion to your Xbox Series S can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Compatibility Check:
Make sure the external storage expansion you purchased is compatible with the Xbox Series S. The storage should meet the Xbox's requirements for USB 3.0 or later and the minimum storage capacity.

2. Reconnect and Power Cycle:
Try disconnecting the external storage expansion, turning off your Xbox Series S, then reconnecting the storage, and turning on the console again. This simple step might help establish a stable connection.

3. Update Firmware:
Check if the external storage expansion has any available firmware updates. Manufacturers sometimes release updates to improve stability and compatibility.

4. Test on Another USB Port:
If you have multiple USB ports on your Xbox Series S, try connecting the external storage to a different port. This can help determine if the issue is related to a specific port.

5. Check for Drive Errors:
Connect the external storage to a computer and run a disk check to identify and fix any potential errors on the drive.

6. Format the Drive:
If possible, format the external storage using the Xbox Series S itself. Make sure to back up any important data before formatting.

7. Test Without External Storage:
Disconnect the external storage and see if your Xbox Series S functions normally without it. This can help determine if the storage is causing the crashes.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks and regards
Rishabh Sohal