New Xbox Storage Expansion Card Costs More Than Switch 2

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Okay, so there’s this Xbox Expansion Card, right? It’s supposed to give your console, like, a massive shot of storage space. But man, the price—it’s kind of off the charts. You’re looking at shelling out more than you would for a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2. Yup, you read that right. It’s one of those things that either makes you go, “Yeah, I really need it,” or “Nope, that’s just too much cash.” I keep thinking, who in their right mind wouldn’t hesitate a bit?

Here’s the thing, Xbox lovers have a bunch of ways to make sure they have enough room for all those sweet, sweet games. You can start by just picking an Xbox Series X with a bigger drive right from the get-go. Or, for something more retro, you can snag an external hard drive or, you guessed it, one of these Expansion Cards. They kinda remind me of the old-school PlayStation memory cards—plug ‘em in, pull ‘em out, swap ‘em around. Simple, but effective.

Oh, and by the way, speaking of these Expansion Cards, they can leave a dent in your wallet. The new 4TB one from Seagate—spotted by the keen eyes over at WindowsCentral—was going for like, $499.99 on Best Buy’s site. Can you believe it? That’s like, $50 more than getting a Nintendo Switch 2 all by itself, or the same price bundled with a cool game like Mario Kart World. But hey, you do get an extra heaping of storage space, right? Guess you’ve got to decide if it’s worth making your wallet cry.

Until now, the listing on Best Buy mysteriously vanished. What on earth happened there? Was it a mistake? Or did they run out real quick? I guess we’ll never know. And maybe I’m just overthinking, but whatever.

The truth is, gaming stuff adds up. Quickly. Nowadays, with game sizes just getting ridiculous—looking at you, Call of Duty!—having enough storage is like trying to hold water in your hands. Seriously, just existing as a gamer seems to squeeze every last penny out of our pockets, doesn’t it?

Still, though, Seagate’s always been at it, making these Expansion Cards, and this 4TB one isn’t the only choice. There’s a 2TB model too, which, obviously, costs less. Talking like $250 MSRP, though snagging it today might set you back about $219.99 on Best Buy. I mean, it’s all about what you really need and maybe what you can afford—no shame in grabbing less storage if that’s what works for you.

Anyway… Xbox. Storage. Money. It’s just one big circle, isn’t it? Until next time, keep those consoles loaded and your wallets just a little lighter.