Upcoming Xbox One update might let you use external drives

According to Microsoft product director Albert Penello, external drive support for the Xbox One has always been on the company's docket to enable in a future update. That refresh looks to be on the skyline after an unnamed Xbox developer took to Reddit to tease an image showing that very feature in action. Members of the Xbox One preview programme are often privy to early features, which have recently included improved Party Chat and manual checks for system updates, but this leak will likely attract the most attention. Although the Xbox One ships with a 500GB internal hard drive,  blockbuster games can command 50GB (if they're installed locally) without breaking a sweat. That game storage, of course, adds up over time. Attaching an additional drive will not only stop you from running out of space, it'll also stop you from voiding your warranty with a do-it-yourself replacement.

Game format Optical disc, Downloadable

• Online features Multiplayer, Voice chat, Video chat, Store, Browser
• Drive capacity 500 GB
• Controller type Wired, Wireless
• Motion controls Camera / optical
• Video outputs HDMI
• Released 2013-11-22

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  General

• Game format Optical disc, Downloadable
• Disc loading type Slot loading

Controllers / accessories

• Controller type Wired, Wireless
• Wireless type Infrared
• Battery size AA (Rechargeable)
• Charging cable Proprietary
• Direction control D-pad, Thumb stick (2)
• Motion controls Camera / optical
• Rumble support Built-in

Audio / video

• Video outputs HDMI
• Video formats 1080p, 720p

Media

• Audio playback Yes
• Video playback Yes
• Photo viewer Yes

Networking / online service

• Internet connectivity Yes
• WiFi 802.11 n
• Ethernet 10/100/1000 [Gigabit]
• Online features Multiplayer, Voice chat, Video chat, Store, Browser
• Downloadable content Games, Game updates, TV shows, Movies
• Game achievements Yes
• Friends list Yes
• Service fee Yes

Storage

• System storage Hard drive
• Drive form factor Internal (Removable)
• Drive capacity 500 GB

Hardware

• CPU cores 8
• GPU speed 853 MHz
• System RAM 8 GB
• USB 3.0

Power

• Power adapter External