{"id":484958,"date":"2022-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/"},"modified":"2022-08-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T21:00:00","slug":"10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/","title":{"rendered":"#10 Awesome Xbox Series X|S Features You Should Be Using"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a288ac5192d8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#%E2%80%9C10_Awesome_Xbox_Series_XS_Features_You_Should_Be_Using%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;10 Awesome Xbox Series X|S Features You Should Be Using&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Game_Pass\" >Game Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#The_Share_Button\" >The Share Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Backward_Compatibility\" >Backward Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Auto-HDR\" >Auto-HDR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#FPS_Boost\" >FPS Boost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Xbox_Cloud_Gaming\" >Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Emulating_Retro_Games_with_RetroArch\" >Emulating Retro Games with RetroArch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#120Hz_Gaming\" >120Hz Gaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Preloading_Games_Before_You_Buy\" >Preloading Games Before You Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#Using_Hard_Drives_as_Cold_Storage\" >Using Hard Drives as Cold Storage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#WD_Black_P50_Game_Drive\" >WD_Black P50 Game Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-awesome-xbox-series-xs-features-you-should-be-using\/#The_Xbox_Series_X_is_a_Great_Buy\" >The Xbox Series X is a Great Buy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C10_Awesome_Xbox_Series_XS_Features_You_Should_Be_Using%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;10 Awesome Xbox Series X|S Features You Should Be Using&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-819452\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/xbox-series-x-controller-black-closeup.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a carbon black Xbox Series S controller in blue and red lighting.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/xbox-series-s-carbon-black-controller-2086409785\">Diego Thomazini\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you finally gotten your hands on an Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X or S? There\u2019s a lot packed into this Microsoft gaming console, so let\u2019s take a look at the features that will help you make the most of all your new console has to offer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Pass\"><\/span>Game Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We could talk all day about whether <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a> Pass is technically a\u00a0<em>feature<\/em>, but considering you get a month\u2019s sub<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion to Microsoft\u2019s all-you-can-eat service for $1 with your console, it might as well be. Game Pass might just be the best deal in gaming, and it means there\u2019s always something to play.<\/p>\n<p>A Game Pass subscription lets you download and play new and old games as they are added to the service. Games are added multiple times a month, including brand new releases and older titles. Game Pass Ultimate includes access to the service on a PC, plus EA Play which lets you play even more titles from EA\u2019s back catalog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762534\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/xbox-game-pass-games.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Grid of titles available on Xbox Game Pass\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once your free trial is up the service costs $14.99 per month for an Ultimate subscription, which is about the cost of three full-priced games per year. Game Pass is a buffet from which you can freely graze, allowing you to try and fall in love with titles you might never have purchased otherwise. You\u2019ll also get access to all Microsoft first-party titles (including big releases from franchises\u00a0<em>Halo <\/em>and\u00a0<em>Forza<\/em>) on day one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Xbox Game Pass, and Is It Worth It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Share_Button\"><\/span>The Share Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sony was the first to add a Share button to a controller with the release of the PS4, and now everyone\u2019s doing it. You can use the Share button to capture both still screenshots and short gameplay clips. By default, a single tap captures a still while pressing and holding the button saves a video.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-703480 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xbox_controller_series_x.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Series X Controller (Black)\" width=\"650\" height=\"421\" data-credittext=\"Xbox\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Xbox<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can customize this behavior using the Xbox Accessories app, pre-installed on your console. Tap the Xbox button then choose My games &amp; apps &gt; See all &gt; Apps to find it. To change the format and size of saved clips and screenshots, tap on the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to\u00a0Profile &amp; system &gt; Settings &gt; Preferences &gt; Capture &amp; share.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve saved your clips, you can access them easily on your mobile device by downloading the Xbox app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/xbox\/id736179781?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg817174\">iPhone<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a> for easy sharing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backward_Compatibility\"><\/span>Backward Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft put a lot of work into ensuring the Xbox Series consoles are compatible with the Xbox One family. This means you\u2019ve got a huge number of games available to you from the previous generation, many of which have received enhancements and patches to take advantage of the faster hardware. You can download Xbox One games from the Microsoft Store as you would a native Xbox Series title.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-775407\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/psychonauts.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Characters talking in the game Psychonauts\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Psychonauts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of this, there are a good number of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games available to you. Many of these are available via Game Pass, including classics like <em>Psychonauts<\/em> (Xbox) and\u00a0<em>Viva Pi\u00f1ata<\/em> (Xbox 360) but many more can be found on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Fgames%2Fbackward-compatibility&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Xbox Backward Compatible Games Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto-HDR\"><\/span>Auto-HDR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many older titles can take advantage of enhancements that new games have baked in as standard. One of these is Auto-HDR, which adds a level of HDR sheen to titles that never supported it. This is done using machine learning. It works well most of the time, with elements like the sun and flashlights appearing brighter than other objects on the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-763745\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/xbox_series_auto_hdr.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Series Auto HDR toggle\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Most titles that support the feature have Auto-HDR enabled by default. You\u2019ll need to set up HDR on your Xbox before you can make use of the feature, then you can manage it on a game-by-game basis using the \u201cManage game\u201d option accessible by tapping the \u201cMore\u201d button on your controller while browsing your game library.<\/p>\n<p>You can also turn Auto-HDR off entirely by pressing the Xbox button on your controller and navigating to\u00a0Power &amp; System &gt; Settings &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> &gt; TV &amp; Display Options &gt; Video Modes and unchecking the \u201cAuto-HDR\u201d toggle. Purists and night owls may prefer this option, but we\u2019d recommend giving it a shot to give your old games a more modern look.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FPS_Boost\"><\/span>FPS Boost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Auto-HDR, Microsoft has also developed another feature called FPS Boost to make old games perform better. You\u2019ll find this option under the same \u201cManage game\u201d menu you\u2019d use to toggle Auto-HDR, allowing you to enable or disable it on a per-game basis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719925\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/compatibility_options_xbox_fps_boost.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable FPS Boost on Xbox via Manage Game &amp; Add-Ons Menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As the name implies, FPS Boost increases the frame rate of older titles for a more smooth and responsive gameplay experience. It does this using some system-level tweaks (rather than a software patch) that take advantage of the more capable hardware in the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.<\/p>\n<p>Most titles that support FPS Boost have the feature enabled by default, but you\u2019ll need to enable it for others. Due to the nature of this tweak, you may encounter some glitches and stability problems, and many games don\u2019t support it at all due to systems like game physics or weather cycles being directly tied to frame rate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Do Frame Rates Affect the Gaming Experience?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xbox_Cloud_Gaming\"><\/span>Xbox Cloud Gaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber (including the $1 trial) you\u2019ll get access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, which lets you play games over the internet without the need to download and install them first. How well this works depends on your internet connection speed (20Mbps or better) and how far you are from the server.<\/p>\n<p>Playing games natively will always provide a more stable and responsive experience, and some games (like twitch shooters or competitive beat \u2019em ups) will never quite fit the cloud gaming mold. But for trying a game before you commit to a large download, right from your Xbox dashboard, Xbox Cloud Gaming is a handy tool to have at your disposal.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"wbQHZDhzaAk\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wbQHZDhzaAk\/hqdefault.jpg');\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>Xbox Cloud Gaming also lets you play Game Pass titles virtually anywhere, including on a PC or Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad, and some smart TVs. All you\u2019ll need is a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/xboxinsiders\/wiki\/xgspreview\/gettingstarted#wiki_xbox_cloud_gaming_verified_devices\">compatible controller<\/a>, good connection speed, and active Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Since Microsoft stores your saves in the cloud, you can even pick up where you left off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why I Prefer Cloud Gaming Over a PC or Console<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emulating_Retro_Games_with_RetroArch\"><\/span>Emulating Retro Games with RetroArch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only are the Xbox Series consoles great for backward compatibility, they\u2019re also a great way to play retro titles. By putting your Xbox into Developer Mode and installing the RetroArch multi-system emulator, you can play everything from arcade classics to PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Dreamcast games.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-704661\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/history.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"RetroArch for Xbox Series via UWP\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are some small drawbacks to this. You\u2019ll need to pay Microsoft a developer fee of $19 to unlock this mode, which allows for UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps to be installed on your console. You\u2019ll also need to reboot your console into Developer Mode to do this, which can take a few minutes each time.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth it though to have access to a huge number of older platforms on your Xbox. Just be sure that you\u2019re aware of the legalities of using ROMs and emulators.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"120Hz_Gaming\"><\/span>120Hz Gaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While high refresh rate gaming has been a mainstay on PC for years, the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 generation is the first time we\u2019ve been able to go beyond 60Hz gaming on a console. This depends on two important metrics: the refresh rate of your display, and the presence of an HDMI 2.1 port.<\/p>\n<p>120Hz means that the display refreshes at 120 times per second, as opposed to 60 times on an older 60Hz monitor. To be useful, 120Hz modes require high frame rates and not all games can take advantage of this. To hit higher frame rate targets, many games need to reduce visual fidelity such as draw distance or overall render resolution.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"4sP6H1lK6XI\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4sP6H1lK6XI\/hqdefault.jpg');\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>While not a huge number of games support this feature, many such as\u00a0<em>Halo: Infinite<\/em> on Xbox Series X and indie title\u00a0<em>The Touryst<\/em> have dedicated 120Hz modes. These provide a more fluid and responsive gameplay experience, at the cost of high-fidelity graphics. You can find out if your Xbox can take advantage of these modes by running a calibration tool in the Xbox settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preloading_Games_Before_You_Buy\"><\/span>Preloading Games Before You Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Preloading a game means that you download it before release so that it\u2019s ready to go. This avoids long download times on release day. Once upon a time, you\u2019d need to commit to preordering a game to preload, but with more and more publishers withholding preview codes and review embargoes until release day, this can be a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n<p>But if you use the\u00a0Xbox app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/xbox\/id736179781?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg817174\">iPhone<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>\u00a0you can search for titles and download them to your console without having to purchase them first. As soon as the game is released you can consult trusted review sources and make a judgment about whether to shell out full price, wait for a sale, or give the game a miss.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Hard_Drives_as_Cold_Storage\"><\/span>Using Hard Drives as Cold Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft went the proprietary route in terms of expanding the Xbox Series X and Series S storage space. This means you have to buy expensive purpose-built expansion cards to expand the pool of storage you have available to run native Xbox Series titles. Fortunately, there\u2019s a cheaper way to increase your storage.<\/p>\n<p>By using USB hard drives as \u201ccold storage\u201d you can move games to and from your internal solid-state drive as and when you need them. This allows you to archive games for later use, avoiding the need to download them again in their entirety. 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