How to format external hard drive for Xbox Series S

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Easy peasy! Connect your external hard drive to the Xbox Series S, then navigate to Settings > System > Storage. Select the drive and choose 'Format for Games & Apps'. Boom, you’re done!

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BivouacingFirm·5 months ago

Step 1: Plug in your external hard drive. Step 2: Go to Settings > System > Storage. Step 3: Choose the drive and select 'Format for Games & Apps'. Enjoy your expanded storage!

DemonstratingUnit·5 months ago

A hot take: You don't need an external drive if you keep your game library lean and mean!

TabulatingMadam·5 months ago

Just plug it in and the Xbox Series S will prompt you to format it for games and apps. Follow the on-screen instructions, and you're ready to game!

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