How to Upgrade Xbox Series S Internal SSD | Complete Guide

Can you upgrade SSD on Xbox Series S? Of course, you can perform Xbox Series S internal SSD upgrade. The Xbox Series S uses a custom NVMe M.2 2230 SSD, which gives you the option of upgrading the internal SSD when the storage capacity isn't enough for larger game installations, game data saves, and media storage.

I was wondering if it was at all possible to take the SSD from a broken Xbox Series X and clone the necessary partitions from my Xbox Series S SSD to said broken Series X SSD? - from Reddit

Is it worth putting an SSD in an Xbox One S? Putting an SSD in your Xbox and clone SSD to a larger SSD will provide a better gaming experience and optimize your console's performance. This article shows how to perform Xbox Series S internal SSD upgrade, and it can also be applied to Xbox Series X SSD upgrade 2TB.

Stage 1. Preparations before Xbox Series S Internal SSD Upgrade

Read on and learn a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade your Xbox Series S internal SSD to a larger SSD and get a better gaming experience:

1. Prepare the Upgrade tool

To make sure that all your games and customizations are transferred from the original hard drive to the new hard drive or new SSD, download the reliable cloning tool - AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional.

Not only does the tool offer cloning features that can help you upgrade your SDD without losing data, but it can also help you format your Xbox hard disk.

2. Choose the Best SSD for Xbox Series S

When choosing the Xbox Series expansion card, you need to take the price, transfer speed, storage, and quality into consideration. According to the ING site, we summarized the best two SSD:

• Seagate Storage Expansion Card: This official Xbox SSD offers extra storage space and fast transfer rates.
• WD_Black 1TB C50: This is a cheaper alternative to Seagate expansion cards

And make sure the SSD is initialized, otherwise, use AOMEI Partition Assistant to initialize the external drive to MBR or GPT.

3. Remove the old SSD

You need to prepare a screwdriver and tweezers to remove the old Xbox Series SSD. The method is mainly from the official tutorial of iFixit, you can refer to the detailed process:

• Use a screwdriver to remove the screws and remove the bottom panel and plastic casing.
• Remove the power, WiFi, and Bluetooth boards and remove the upper chassis.
• Remove the SSD after disconnecting the fan and removing the motherboard.

Stage 2. Upgrade Xbox Series S SSD without Data Loss

When you are ready, connect the old SSD and the new SSD to your computer and migrate all your game data and programs.

AOMEI Partition Assistant provides a clone disk function, which can help you migrate all the data with one click so that every game and application can run on the SSD just like the original disk. The tool saves time and effort. The intuitive interface simplifies the complex cloning process

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, click "Clone" and select "Clone Disk".

Step 2. Choose the source disk and click "Next".

Step 3. Select the destination disk, and then click "Next".

Step 4. Check the source and destination disk in the next window or change to “Sector to Sector clone”, and click the "Confirm" button to continue if there is no problem.

Step 5. At last, click "Apply" and "Proceed" in the main interface to start cloning the hard drive.

Stage 3. Install the New Xbox Series S SSD

After completing the process of removing the old internal SSD from the Xbox Series S and cloning it via the AOMEI Partition Assistant, you will need to install a new SSD in the Xbox Series S. To install a new SSD in the Xbox Series S, you can perform the steps in reverse order of stage 1.

Or you can check the video from YouTube to Replace the Xbox Series SSD.

Bonus Tip to Upgrade Xbox Series S Storage

More storage means more games and a smoother gaming experience. You can optimize performance, expand media storage, and run larger game installations. In addition to replacing the internal SSD, you can expand or add external storage using an official Xbox Series S expansion card.

• Xbox Series consoles offer dedicated slots for expansion cards, and you can use storage expansion cards with Xbox X and Xbox S. When you insert the card, it will be added to the console immediately.
• Select an external USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 storage device and connect it to one of the Xbox's USB ports, and the Xbox Series S will recognize it as additional storage space

Conclusion

How to upgrade Xbox Series S Internal SSD without data loss? The tutorial has provided the correct method to get into the console and change the internal SSD. Then, with the reliable disk management software - AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional Edition, you can replace the Xbox Series S with SSD without the hassle of reinstalling games.

Besides, we also provided two additional methods to upgrade Xbox Series X/S storage, including using the Xbox expansion card or adding external storage.

FAQs About Xbox Series S Internal SSD upgrade

This part provides additional questions and answers about the Xbox Series S/X internal SSD upgrade. Keep reading if you are interested.

1. How many games can 512 GB hold on an Xbox Series S?

With 512 GB of storage space, you can store a number of games. But for avid gamers with lots of games, you need a smooth gaming experience and faster load times. You may want to consider expanding the capacity with external storage options.

2. Can I upgrade the internal storage on my Xbox Series S?

Sure. With Clone you can upgrade the internal SSD to a larger one, and the Xbox Series X/S has a storage expansion slot on the back of the console, so with the right card you can add additional storage.

3. Is it worth putting an SSD in an Xbox One S?

Upgrading the Xbox One S SSD is both worthwhile and necessary. By upgrading your Xbox you can expand the capacity of your internal storage drive and improve your gaming performance.