

But they’re way more expensive than they should be, especially next to similarly speedy M.2 SSDs that are falling in cost. They’re convenient, and they work as intended. There isn’t much else to say about these expansion cards. They are available in 1 TB ($189.99) or 2 TB sizes ($359.99), and they stand out compared to other Xbox hard drive options since they let you store and play the latest Xbox games from them (slower-spinning hard drives can only play Xbox One and earlier games stored on them).


It comes in the form of Seagate’s proprietary storage expansion cards, one of which can be inserted into the back of your Series X or Series S console at a time. Unlike the PlayStation 5’s support for a wide range of M.2 SSDs, there’s really only one option when it comes to giving your Xbox more super-fast storage. If you want to bypass batteries altogether, you can find affordable rechargeable kits, or simply use the controller wired by connecting it to your console or PC via USB. However, at least its battery life is quite good. It’s annoying that Microsoft’s controller uses AA batteries, as opposed to offering a rechargeable solution by default. Compared to Sony’s DualSense, the Xbox wireless controller is available in a wider array of colors, and you can even make your own custom color scheme through the Xbox Design Lab for an additional fee. It’s compatible not just with your Xbox console, but also with PCs and mobile devices thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity. For fans of the Xbox One controller, it offers a similar look and feel, but comes with more features.

The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Xbox wireless controller - the same one that ships with the Series X and Series S - doesn’t break with tradition. The Xbox wireless controller is an obvious inclusion, as it’s still one of the best controllers you can buy for your Xbox.
