OWC Announces External Storage Upgrade Kit for Xbox One

Other World Computing announced today the availability of the OWC Upgrade Kit for Xbox One. Available in three models, the kits provide up to four times as much storage space as the factory-supplied console, and the hybrid performance kit significantly reduces load times by up to 39%. With this easy, plug-and-play external storage solution, owners of the Xbox One can now upgrade their storage capacity without opening their console.

Feature Highlights:

  • Up to 4 times the capacity of your Xbox One
  • 1TB, 1TB Solid State Hybrid, and 2TB options
  • 1TB Solid State Hybrid model reduces load times by up to 39%
  • Ultra-easy setup; plug-and-play
  • Compact, portable design featuring USB 3.0

Available in 1TB, 1TB SSHD (Solid State Hybrid), and 2TB capacities, the OWC Upgrade Kit for Xbox One comes complete with everything gamers need for an ultra-easy upgrade, including an OWC Express external game drive, high quality double-shielded USB 3.0 cable for connecting to the Xbox One console, a carrying sleeve, and instructions for adding the drive to an Xbox One.

The OWC Upgrade Kit for Xbox One is the easiest way to expand capacity and improve performance for the Xbox. While all models of the OWC Upgrade Kit for Xbox One provide increased storage capacity for games, movies, and more, the 1TB SSHD Hybrid drive model actually delivers faster transfer speeds than the Xbox internal drive, reducing load times by up to 39% so you spend more time playing and less time waiting.

Real World Performance:

The following are load time comparisons (in seconds) between a stock Xbox One console and one equipped with the OWC Upgrade Kit for Xbox One 1TB SSHD, based on testing conducted by OWC.

GTA V – Dashboard to Story Mode: 29.42s faster

GTA V – Reload Saved Game: 10.95s faster

Dragon Age – Continue Game: 4.78s faster

Assassin’s Creed Unity – Continue Game: 23.23s faster

 

Availability and Pricing:

1TB Upgrade Kit: $89.99

1TB SSHD Upgrade Kit: $124.00

2TB Upgrade Kit: $134.00

The OWC Xbox One Upgrade Kits are available here.

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