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Sep 9, 2020 · 14; themightyant; Thu 10th Sep 2020 @TheNewButler Maybe its the type of games I play but most are far less than 50GB on Xbox One. A few AAAs like Halo MCC, Gears 5, etc. are larger but those seem to be the exception rather than the rule and the majority are 1-10GB.
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By Adam Vjestica
last updated 14 July 2021
Opinion: It might go further than you think
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The Xbox Series S storage size has come under fire, with many stating that the more affordable console’s 512GB NVMe SSD is simply too small. And while I do wish Microsoft could have added an extra few gigabytes into its little white box, it’s honestly not that bad.
The main point of contention with Microsoft’s entry-level device, then, seems to revolve around the size of the SSD. In fairness, it’s hardly a surprise. Most of the best Xbox One games tend to require at least 40GB or more of hard drive space these days, while some are determined to take up every gig available – I’m looking at you Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But if we delve a little deeper, it might not be as bad as it first seems.
With the move to 4K gaming, file sizes have increased exponentially. Xbox One X patches are noticeably bigger than those on Xbox One S, simply because there’s more data that needs to be downloaded for things such as 4K textures. It’s safe to assume, then, that games for Xbox Series S, which is targeting 1440p, won’t utilize 4K textures and should be considerably smaller.
But what about all the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games you already own? Well, if you have an external hard drive, these games can be stored comfortably away from the console’s main SSD. With 2TB external hard drives going for cheap these days, it doesn’t cost much to hold hundreds of Xbox One games without sacrificing space on the super-fast SSD.
You can also store games that are specifically designed to take advantage of the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X’s SSD on an external hard drive. When you decide you’d like to jump into a certain game, simply transfer it back onto the main drive and you’re good to go.
Initiatives such as ‘intelligent delivery’ will likely become more common this generation, too. This is when certain parts of the game can be downloaded or ignored, such as a multiplayer component or various language packs that will never get used. By only downloading what you need, the file sizes of games will invariably shrink.
Xbox Series S owners will also get access to almost all of the console's hard drive, too. Unlike most 500GB models, which was the standard for most of this generation, the extra 12GB of storage that the Xbox Series S includes will act as a nice buffer to stop the system’s OS taking a large chunk of space.
Depending on the success of the Xbox Series S, Microsoft will inevitably produce a new iteration with a larger hard drive. The price will increase, though, which I think diminishes the appeal of the super affordable system the Redmond-based company has designed. Either way, unlimited storage is a rarity and will always cost more.
With intelligent delivery, the addition of a cheap or existing external drive and the ability to forgo 4K resolution textures, the Xbox Series S should have enough space for the majority of users. Let's just be thankful it's more than the 32GB the Nintendo Switch comes with...
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Nov 8, 2020 · Yesterday, the unofficial Xbox News Twitter account posted an image comparing download sizes for games on both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. According to this post, Sea Of Thieves takes up only 17 GB on Series S compared to 47 GB on Series X (a 64% difference), Dirt 5 takes up 56 GB instead of 72.5 GB (a 23% difference), and Gears Of War 5 is only 39 GB instead of 64 GB (a 39% difference).
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They have definetely reduced file sizes of games. However, you’ll still run out of storage quickly. I will say that I was able to install way more games on my Series S than my PS4 simply because file sizes are now much smaller. Fortnite is a great example: PS4: 47GB Xbox Series S: 23GB Warzone: PS4: 98GB Xbox Series S: 82GB
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Oct 6, 2023 · These are the biggest game file sizes for Xbox One games in 2023, according to the Xbox official website. 15 Grand Theft Auto 5 (84 GB) Grand Theft Auto 5
Nov 14, 2020 · The Xbox Series X version of the game promises a New Game Plus mode, improved FPS rates, extra difficulties, and a few other things. The game will take up just 39 GB on the Xbox Series S and 64 GB ...
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