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[iMax]

From the latest Major Nelson podcast, around 37 minutes in.

The Xbox One will ship with a 500GB hard drive, all of them have that. The future plan is definitely to support external storage, much like we do on the Xbox 360.

My understanding is that feature won't be there at launch because the team's working on other things. It's definitely on the list, but I don't know when it'll come in though.

 

[MrDaravon]

That seems weird.

 

[HoodWinked]

not that weird.

 

[Ceadeus]

In a update probably.

 

[Sethos]

100% Cloud Storage

 

[user1337]

I'm assuming external storage for game installation.

It MUST support it for other storage purposes (music, video, pictures etc)..otherwise...yes that is wierd.

 

[Synth]

This is getting to be a bit ridiculous now.

 

[iBuzz7S]

Eh, I'll be too busy enjoying Dead Rising 3 and capturing gameplay with the HD PVR 2. External storage can happen when it happens.

 

[NingenJanai]

They need time to make it so only xbox branded overpriced external hdds work.

 

[big_z]

im guessing he means it wont work for game installs but you could still plug in a hard drive filled with your favorite mountain dew and doritos commercials no problem.

 

[ekim]

its probably for security issues.

I immediately thought the same.
Does that quote mean, you will be able to connect an external HDD to the Xbox (to watch movies stored on it) but just can't install games on it?

 

[Katana_Strikes]

...because the team's working on other things

Like actually getting the machine out this year?

 

[glaurung]

Definitely a worry about security. If the team is so uncertain about their own creation, WTF have they been doing for the last 12 months? Choosing tile border colors?

 

[kadotsu]

Well it takes time to write proprietary drivers and firmware for marked up external Western Digital HDDs.

 

[fatgamecat]

PS4 could eventually support external storage as well.

 

[Prince Vultan]

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

 

[glaurung]

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

I thought you could not replace the Xbox One HDD?

 

[Twin Tails]

Man, was planning to fill 1TB Xbox One will great amazing Day 1 titles.

 

[jockstrap74]

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

You cant

 

[Gskyace]

Troubles away, Xbox clouds save.

 

[Domstercool]

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

You can't replace Xbox One hard drives...

 

[iMax]

I thought you could not replace the Xbox One HDD?

You can't.

edit: beat twice!

 

[GavinGT]

I'm sure it'll be there by the time I need it (if ever).

 

[D_prOdigy]

Well that's not very good.

 

[jockstrap74]

Definitely a worry about security. If the team is so uncertain about their own creation, WTF have they been doing for the last 12 months? Choosing tile border colors?

Simples ...... deciding what to call the console

 

[Red Chocobo]

Wii-U > PS4 > Xbox One

 

[show me your skeleton]

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

you can't.

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

Some of the people in the other thread must be feeling pretty silly now.

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

You can't replace the hdd.

 

[Chobel]

Probably for security reasons (piracy).

Hardly matters. Just replace the HDD if you need more space. Not like it costs a lot.

In case you didn't see all the other comments: You can't do that in Xbox one.

 

[jockstrap74]

Troubles away, Xbox clouds save.

Cloud saves would be an option and another revenue stream....can you imagine how much storage you will need, there will be teared storage charges per so much gig.

The sales pitch will be "take your collection anywhere"

 

[Used-ID]

Why do I have the feeling I'll be reading about how it'll only play games in 3 countries if they speak one of the 5 languages that kinnect will work with in the 13 countries it's launching in sometime next week...

 

[Quadraphonic]

Of course it won't.

Nothing seems ready with this console.

 

[Prince Vultan]

You can't replace Xbox One hard drives...

Really? :/

That doesn't make any sense. Isn't it just a standard HDD, same as on PS3/PS4 this time?

 

[glaurung]

Of course it won't.

Nothing seems ready with this console.

I am willing to assemble the console box and controller if they provide the screws and if it means the machine will still be released this year.

Really? :/

That doesn't make any sense. Isn't it just a standard HDD, same as on PS3/PS4 this time?

I believe the Xbox One HDD is hard-wired to he main board. In order to replace it - even if it were allowed - you would need to dismantle the console completely.

That is, unless they have done another 180 and now the HDD is replaceable on the go.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

This is getting to be a bit ridiculous now.

why? presumably they are taking the route of '500GB should be enough until we get the update needed ready' and push it out at a later date.

I'd assume this is sitting on a very boring project timetable as 'not launch sensitive' and got pushed on date due to that.

 

[Boogalogist]

Maybe it's only available to XBL Gold subscribers!

 

[HocusPocus]

For it to be a proper media hub for me I need more than 500 gb within a year

 

[dragonelite]

Should have enough space for 15 games so im fine for at least 2 years qua space. And it has background installing like blizzard games have or at least i hope. So deleting and reinstalling an game shouldn't be such an hassle

 

[SymbolicGamer]

That's fine. 500 GB is a lot. I don't plan on filling up my hard drive that fast after launch.

 

[GavinGT]

Cloud saves would be an option and another revenue stream....can you imagine how much storage you will need

Saves aren't what take up lots of space. It's games. You can always re-download your digitally purchased games for free. And if it's a disc-based game, you can just re-install it from the disc if you need the extra space.

Besides, they already offer cloud storage of saves at no extra charge with XBL Gold.

 

[kitsuneyo]

You can't replace Xbox One hard drives...

What happens if the HDD fails? You send it away for repair?

(500GB will be more than enough for the first 6 months for 99% of owners I would think.)

 

[Chobel]

Really? :/

That doesn't make any sense. Isn't it just a standard HDD, same as on PS3/PS4 this time?

From the Hot Chips MS conference, it appears it's a special HDD with 8GB flash memory.

 

[bidguy]

disappointing but as long as its coming within 6 months of launch its fine

 

[TheD]

Troubles away, Xbox clouds save.

Save files are not very big at all.
Storing a save file remotely and not having a local copy is not only unlikely, but it will save barely any space.

 

[metareferential]

It's not like we're going to fill up 500gb at launch.

And not even afterwards, unless you go digital-only. And even then, you just delete unused games.

 

[Skeff]

Really? :/

That doesn't make any sense. Isn't it just a standard HDD, same as on PS3/PS4 this time?

It's a standard hardrive in x360 just got a nice proprietory (i can't spell today on my phone) connector and casing.

 

[hipbabboom]

When I get an XB1, I have a 4TB bad boy just waiting to penetrate his USB port <3

 

[Impeccable]

And not even afterwards, unless you go digital-only. And even then, you just delete unused games.

Isn't the whole point of digital to be able to play any game on a whim easily without changing discs?

Either way both parties need to fix this if they plan on pushing digital.

 

[jockstrap74]

Saves aren't what take up lots of space. It's games. You can always re-download your digitally purchased games for free. And if it's a disc-based game, you can just re-install it from the disc if you need the extra space.

Besides, they already offer cloud store at no extra charge with XBL Gold.

Hmm a good point I ignored sorry all

 

[level44]

Another example of why the system is rushed...