If you want to increase the storage capacity of your Xbox, a good option is to use an external hard drive. Before you start using a hard drive to store games and apps on your console, you'll need to properly format it to ensure it works properly with your Xbox. In this special article, we'll explain how to format a hard drive to use it in Xbox.
Step 1: Choose HD
The very important first step is to choose the HD that you are going to use. Make sure it has enough space to store your games and apps, and that it's compatible with Xbox. The console supports USB 3.0 external hard drives with capacities between 256 GB and 16TB.
Step 2: Connect HDD to Xbox
Connect the external hard drive to the Xbox using one of the available USB ports. Make sure the hard drive is properly connected and the Xbox recognizes it.
Step 3: Start the formatting process
With the HD connected, go to the Xbox home screen and access the system settings. Select the “Storage Devices” option and then “Format for use on Xbox”. The console will check if the hard drive is compatible and then offer the option to format it.
Step 4: Confirm formatting
When choosing the format option, the Xbox will display a warning message stating that all HDD content will be erased. If you have any important files stored on the hard drive, back them up before proceeding. Confirm that you want to format the HD and wait for the process to complete.
Step 5: Choose storage option
With the HD formatted, you can choose whether you want the new games and applications to be stored on the HD or on the internal storage of the Xbox. To select HD as the storage option, go to system settings again and select “Storage”. Then select “Storage Devices” and choose HDD as the default storage option.
Formatting a hard drive for use on the Xbox is a relatively simple process, but one that must be done carefully to ensure the hard drive works correctly with the console. Make sure you choose a compatible HDD and follow the steps above to format it properly. With an external hard drive connected to Xbox, you'll have more storage space for your games and apps, and you'll be able to get even more out of your console.
