This could be a key advantage for the new Xbox over the PS5

• The new Xbox Series X and Series S have a few advantages over the PS5 when it comes to SSD storage, even though the PS5 has a faster SSD drive.
• Both consoles support custom SSD expansions via a specialized slot that will let gamers play titles stored on custom external SSDs from Seagate that will support the same speed as the internal SSD.
• An Xbox executive confirmed that the Storage Expansion Cards will be hot-swappable, allowing gamers to use any number of drives without having to reboot the console each time a new drive is plugged in.

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The four 2020 consoles will feature similar hardware, which means you’re bound to experience the future of gaming no matter which you choose this fall. The Xbox Series X offers better theoretical performance, but the PS5 models make use of similar components to achieve comparable speed. The Series S features the same chip as the Series X, but a slower GPU, which appears to be a necessary compromise to keep the price down.

When it comes to storage, all four consoles come with fast SSDs inside, with the PS5 packing an unusual 825GB drive that supports more than double the speed of the SSD inside the Series X and Series S. The move from HDD to SSD is easily one of the best upgrades consoles are getting this year, as SSDs are significantly faster than their disk-spinning counterparts. Even better, all four consoles support external drives, including HDD and SSD memory. But the 2020 Xbox models already have a considerable advantage over the PS5 in this department.

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