Move Beyond Seagate! Western Digital is entering the Xbox market with the release of his two new official expansion cards designed exclusively for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. WD_Black C50. The new expansion card comes in two capacities, 512GB and 1TB. These cards feature an Xbox-themed design with the look and feel of recent WD_Black hardware.
We first learned of the existence of these new cards in April. Public product page on Best Buy Check out our web store for new expansion cards. Little was known about them at the time, but some details have since changed. Best Buy originally announced the 1TB WD_Black C50 expansion card for $180, but dropped the price to $150 upon official release. The 500GB model is priced at $80.
The new WD_Black C50 card is specifically designed to be compatible with the expansion slots on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Both the 500GB model and the 1TB version come with a card and a protective cover. Since this is intended to be a plug-and-play device, the cover offers some protection for portability.
until now, seagate is the only company to offer expansion cards for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Now, facing competition, Seagate expansion cards are priced significantly lower. The 512GB is currently priced at $90, which is $10 more than the WD_black C50, while the 1TB model is priced on par with $150. The 2TB edition is available for $280.
According to Western Digital, the new WD_Black C50 is designed to use the Xbox Velocity Architecture. Purchases include things other than cards. Receive a free 1-month membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when you purchase from Western Digital. This is a service that gives users access to his 100+ games on both consoles and PC. It also enabled online multiplayer support for console users.
If you want to know more about the new expansion card, WD_Black C50 expansion card For more information and purchasing options, please visit the product page on the Western Digital website.
