Western Digital Enters Xbox Expansion Memory Card Market with Affordable 512GB and 1TB Models

The console wars are heating up, with Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch all vying for gamers’ attention. Sony is currently in the lead with its PS5, but Microsoft is trying to close the gap. One way Microsoft is doing this is by offering a wide range of accessories for its Series S and X consoles. One of the latest accessories to hit the market is a memory card from Western Digital. The card starts at $80 and offers up to 1TB of storage space. Here are the details…

In 2020, Microsoft introduced the Xbox Series S and X. These consoles have many new features, and one of them is memory cards. The best part about memory cards is that they are not exclusive to Microsoft. Any manufacturer can develop their own products that are compatible with Xbox models. Western Digital recently entered the Xbox expansion memory card market. They announced two new models that are compatible with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. The 512GB model will be sold for $79.99, while the 1TB model will cost $149.99.

The new Western Digital cards are similar in design to Seagate's existing expansion cards, but they offer a more affordable price point. Seagate's 512GB card currently retails for $89.99, while its 1TB model costs $159.99. Western Digital's new cards use the same NVMe PCIe Gen 4 technology as Seagate's cards, which means they offer the same level of performance. The cards can reach read speeds of up to 2,400MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,200MB/s.

The new Western Digital cards are available for purchase now from the company's website and from select retailers. The fact that Western Digital's cards are more affordable than others is a big win for consumers. However, it is important to note that the prices of both companies’ cards are still relatively high. SSDs for PCIe 4.0 can now be found for under $100 for the same 1TB capacity.

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