WestofHouse Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm getting ready to install an external drive on my One. I've seen it recommended that you put games on the external drive but leave apps on the internal, and that makes sense. I've also seen that when you first install a drive you get the option to set it as the default for all new game and app installs. I'd like all new games to be installed on the external, but what if you don't want new apps to install there? Do you get a choice which to use when you install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilnick Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 From what I can tell you pick either the internal or external drive as the default install for both games and apps. Once a game or app is downloaded, it can be moved or copied between the two drives. (or three if you have two external drives). Apps are small (20-50MB), so they move between the drives quickly. I am not sure why you would want apps and games on separate drives, but if that is what you want you can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I recently put WD My Book USB 3.0 drives on both of my XB1 consoles, My kid has a 4TB and mine got a 3TB. I have them set to install games to the attached drives and moved all the previously installed games also. My kids went from 97% full using the internal drive to something under 10% on the external. The games load and perform as good or better than using the internal drive. For me, I don't notice, but my kid, since he plays lots of multiplayer games that load the same map rotations as routine, he claims they load a bit faster from the USB 3.0 My book. Go figure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I haven't looked into this yet, but I think I'm going to add an external HD soon. Does the XBox One have a max size allowed, or is it whatever I want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I haven't looked into this yet, but I think I'm going to add an external HD soon. Does the XBox One have a max size allowed, or is it whatever I want? I doubt it. You should be able to use whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've installed my HDD in the Collective Minds 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure. Very nice and clean solution plus adds some additional usb ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Another question, how much faster or better is using the external drive? I was going to buy a 500Gb X1 and 1Tb external drive but Gamestop has a 1Tb model with three included games which is too good to pass up. Both options cost $400... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure about the speed of the 1tb internal, but my 3tb WD My Book is a little faster than the 500gb internal. The my book is a full size drive and requires a power source. Edited November 7, 2015 by Charlie_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I ended up buying a WD My Passport Ultra 3 TB portable. Small, plenty of storage, and does NOT need a power source, it's just USB powered. That was a big factor, as I don't even know if I have any free outlets behind my TV. Anyway, a few days in, and I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Nice, glad to hear it works. With backwards compatibility just around the corner, I think I am going to have to invest in one myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 How is the speed? I ended up buying a WD My Passport Ultra 3 TB portable. Small, plenty of storage, and does NOT need a power source, it's just USB powered. That was a big factor, as I don't even know if I have any free outlets behind my TV. Anyway, a few days in, and I'm happy with it. How is the speed on that drive? The My Book is noticeably faster when loading levels. I also know when playing Destiny I am usually on the planet before others in my fireteam playing from the internal drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 How is the speed? How is the speed on that drive? The My Book is noticeably faster when loading levels. I also know when playing Destiny I am usually on the planet before others in my fireteam playing from the internal drive. From what I just read, it's a 5400 RPM, like the internal drive. I did read about some slight improvements with the 7200's, but in my little bit of research, the 7200's were either too big for what I wanted, or had a power supply. Maybe down the line I might change my mind, but my main concerns right now were more storage, compact, and no power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 From what I just read, it's a 5400 RPM, like the internal drive. I did read about some slight improvements with the 7200's, but in my little bit of research, the 7200's were either too big for what I wanted, or had a power supply. Maybe down the line I might change my mind, but my main concerns right now were more storage, compact, and no power supply. I'm sure it's fine. This weekend I brought one of my Xbox One consoles somewhere and I had to move some games to the internal drive before I disconnected it. I did not feel like digging the External HDD's powersupply out from behind the entertainment center. So the performance factor is not everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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