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[GeeDuhb]

My Xbox One hdd has slowly been filling to capacity, and with the launch of BC, I know I am going to need more space very soon.

What external USB hard drives are you guys using/having good luck with? Should I go with a USB powered one or is external power a better bet? (I am worried more about how long it is going to last as opposed to performance really.) I am ready to pull the trigger and get one on Amazon, but I figured I might as well see what experiences other GAFers have had with them before I make the wrong decision.

 

[DizzyCaffeine]

I've been using a WD My Passport for over a year. I like that it's USB powered because it's one less thing to plug in.

 

[Warablo]

^^

I have the 2TB version

 

[El_Chino]

I've been using this.

http://www.amazon.com/HGST-7200RPM-High-Performance-Portable-0S03729/dp/B00IVFDQ48

 

[AbaFadi]

I bought this Seagate 1 TB external hardrive on black friday:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008R7FC74/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Has been working well for me, but I can't speak much for how long it lasts since I've only had it for a few months.

 

[Larogue]

I use this one :

 

[DJ_Lae]

I currently have a 4TB Seagate drive that's AC powered. It's noticeably faster than the drive in the Xbox One itself and was filthy cheap.

I also have enough space to last me through most of the generation, assuming it doesn't die before then. Although I'm not overly worried, the graph everyone posts is just from one site and only accounts for the 3TB model anyway.

This model - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFFQN3M/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Paid $100 for it at the time, guess storage has dipped upward in cost a little.

 

[Theorry]

Like most people say. Just go for a WD elements 2TB. Small, usb powered and WD is very good.

 

[timlot]

I have a 4TB Samsung witch I believe has a Seagate drive in it. Not Sure. It was $99 from Newegg/Ebay deal during Christmas. I've seen them at that price off and on all year. Works great.

 

[FinKL]

Whatever happen to that peripheral that adds bulk and connects to the side of the Xbox? Was thinking of getting that as I thought you could put whatever drive into

 

[Human_me]

Western Digital Passport Ultra 1TB.

With 360 backwards compatibility here, I wished I went for the 2TB.

 

[TheOhrenberger.]

I have a 2tb seagate hard drive. I'd recommend it. It's pretty cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FRHTSK4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[DizzyCaffeine]

Western Digital Passport Ultra 1TB.

With 360 backwards compatibility here, I wished I went for the 2TB.

Totally agree. OP, don't make the same mistake we made - go for 2TB.

 

[Slackerish]

I went with this:

5TB Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0M5QWQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
USB 3.0 to Sata docking station: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LS5NFQ2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Been using since April 23rd, no issues.

 

[John Caboose]

I've been using this.

http://www.amazon.com/HGST-7200RPM-High-Performance-Portable-0S03729/dp/B00IVFDQ48

That's the one I have too. Very nice.

 

[Jarrod38]

Whatever happen to that peripheral that adds bulk and connects to the side of the Xbox? Was thinking of getting that as I thought you could put whatever drive into

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T76ZGDO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[SillyEskimo]

Totally agree. OP, don't make the same mistake we made - go for 2TB.

Fuck that. Go 4-8TB. Nothing less!

 

[GeeDuhb]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I think I will probably go with one of the USB powered ones, since you guys seem to not be having any issues with them and My surge protector is pretty maxed out.

Totally agree. OP, don't make the same mistake we made - go for 2TB.

Yeah, I was initially looking at the 1TB, but you are right. I better just pay a little more to make it last longer before fill it up.

 

[iMax]

Glad OP made this thread as I'm shopping for one too. Was looking at this 5TB monster from Seagate.

 

[Poker Face]

Glad OP made this thread as I'm shopping for one too. Was looking at this 5TB monster from Seagate.

Was thinking about getting the 4TB version of this too.

 

[StillEdge]

I got a Seagate backup plus slim 2tb it's almost as small as my phone and super fucking slim. It's so sexy and hardly noticeable beyond me getting the red color is was 20 bucks cheaper or something. I got it for $80 best purchase yet.

 

[iMax]

Was thinking about getting the 4TB version of this too.

Only thing that's holding me back is the ambiguity of the spin speed. It's literally not published anywhere, so I can only assume it's 5400rpm, which would be weird in a desktop class drive. Still, looks great.

 

[emrober5]

I put my old ps4 drive in a seagate backup plus case when I replaced it. I just got my xb1, but I'll be using that:

 

[Poker Face]

Only thing that's holding me back is the ambiguity of the spin speed. It's literally not published anywhere, so I can only assume it's 5400rpm, which would be weird in a desktop class drive. Still, looks great.

Yea I haven't found that info anywhere either. It's on sale right now for US Amazon so I kind of want to grab it lol.

 

[Ronan_Berthelot]

Glad OP made this thread as I'm shopping for one too. Was looking at this 5TB monster from Seagate.

Looks great, I need one too !

 

[RowdyReverb]

Heard good stuff about the Touro 1TB 7200RPM Drive. Just find one with USB 3.0, a 7200 RPM drive, and decent reviews and you'll be fine.

 

[Ronan_Berthelot]

So I just bought the good old 4TB Hard Drive from Seagate :
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00BP5RL10/

 

[SimonM7]

I'm looking at a WD Elements 2TB, and I'm just wondering if these drives are silent, or if I need to consider noise levels?

 

[CosmicQueso]

WD My Book 4TB

Works like a dream. Installed every single thing I could, at 3.2% capacity.

Overkill. Damn straight.

Have a smaller one hooked up to the Wii U. Also great.

Dammit Sony, get it together and allow for external storage.

 

[Noobcraft]

I've been considering putting an SSD in an enclosure and using that as an external drive, but I'm worried about longevity/data integrity while using an SSD in an external enclosure. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[Journey]

This one looks like a pretty damn good deal:

5TB for $129?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKFEEBW/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Jarlaxle]

This one looks like a pretty damn good deal:

5TB for $129?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKFEEBW/?tag=neogaf0e-20

That's a lot of space for the price. I might have to convince the wife to let me pick this up.

 

[Black Republican]

This one looks like a pretty damn good deal:

5TB for $129?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKFEEBW/?tag=neogaf0e-20

wow, thats crazy good deal, its usally 250

 

[JaggedSac]

This one looks like a pretty damn good deal:

5TB for $129?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKFEEBW/?tag=neogaf0e-20

What RPM is that drive?

 

[Dabanton]

Some good recommendations. Batman has taken me to 6gigs left and I don't really want to have to delete more of my games.

 

[TheKeyPit]

I use this one :

I'll probably wait for an amazon deal to get this one in the upcoming weeks.