Xbox One External Storage Question

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  1. Xbox One External Storage Question


    I know when you format an external drive for game and app storage that it deletes everything on the drive, but does this mean that nothing else can be saved on the drive after it is formatted? Does it have to be 100% dedicated to Xbox storage, or can I still
    store my own personal files on the drive as well?

    :)
     
    WarthogGunerA10, Mar 25, 2015
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  2. x24hrs2livex
    x24hrs2livex Guest
    Using the same HDD for Xbox One and 360

    The xbox one doeant support external storage yet. So no one can answer that question at this time.
     
    x24hrs2livex, Mar 25, 2015
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  3. SiNAR 212
    SiNAR 212 Guest
    Yes, the PlayStation 4 Supports External Storage, but There’s a Catch

    Well now I am wondering if the X1 will let us use it to put game son it, probably not Xbox One External Storage Question :(

    Via: Yes, the PlayStation 4 Supports External Storage, but There?s a Catch | TIME.com
     
    SiNAR 212, Mar 25, 2015
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  4. Xbox One External Storage Question

    If using the HDD for games/apps that is all you can use it for, so no you cant store any other files.
     
    GrowlingYapper, Mar 25, 2015
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  5. dlCHIEF58
    dlCHIEF58 Guest
    Once you format a drive from the Xbox One, it becomes dedicated to only Xbox One games and apps. You cannot use it on your computer for other items nor can you install media (music or movies) on it. You can use another hard drive just for media, but only
    use the standard PC format. You can use smaller drives than the required 256GB for a game installation drive and only need a USB 2 connection to use it as a media drive, which can also still be used on your PC (or Mac for that matter).
     
    dlCHIEF58, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. x24hrs2livex Win User

    Using the same HDD for Xbox One and 360

    The xbox one doeant support external storage yet. So no one can answer that question at this time.
  7. XBF Ruben D Win User

    External hard drive xbox one

    Hello there,

    Thank you for posting on Xbox Forums. As previously mentioned by our Ambassador's in regards to your question about the External Hard Drive for your Xbox 360, you will need to get an External that is compatible with the Xbox one. The external hard drive
    that you have for your 360 will not be compatible with the Xbox one. If you would like more info on

    Managing the Storage for Xbox One
    or for
    Troubleshooting the External Hard Drive for Xbox One
    please view the links provided.

    If you have any other questions please feel free to reply back letting us know. Thank you again for posting on Xbox Forums.
  8. GrowlingYapper Win User

    Xbox One External Storage Question

    If using the HDD for games/apps that is all you can use it for, so no you cant store any other files.
  9. dlCHIEF58 Win User

    Xbox One External Storage Question

    Once you format a drive from the Xbox One, it becomes dedicated to only Xbox One games and apps. You cannot use it on your computer for other items nor can you install media (music or movies) on it. You can use another hard drive just for media, but only
    use the standard PC format. You can use smaller drives than the required 256GB for a game installation drive and only need a USB 2 connection to use it as a media drive, which can also still be used on your PC (or Mac for that matter).
  10. NaZoooom Win User

    Will a 4 terabyte hard drive kill my Xbox one x?

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