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SanDisk Optimus GX C50 Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S Now Available on Amazon
Key points
- SanDisk Optimus GX C50 cards are available on Amazon.
- Pricing starts at $249.99 for 1TB, $486.99 for 2TB on Amazon.
- SanDisk website lists lower prices but cards are currently unavailable.
- Seagate was previously the sole provider of these expansion cards.
New Storage Option for Xbox Series X|S
SanDisk has launched its Optimus GX C50 storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series X|S, making them available on Amazon. This release introduces a new option for console owners seeking to expand their storage capacity for games, five years after the Xbox Series X|S consoles first launched.
Pricing and Availability
The SanDisk Optimus GX C50 1TB model is priced at $249.99 on Amazon, while the 2TB version costs $486.99. SanDisk's own website lists lower prices for these cards ($199.99 for 1TB, $339.99 for 2TB, and $109.99 for 512GB), but they are currently out of stock and require users to sign up for notifications.
Market Context and Competition
Before SanDisk's entry, Seagate was the only brand offering dedicated storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series X|S. Seagate's initial 1TB card retailed for $199.99, but current Amazon prices for third-party sellers have increased due to NAND price inflation. Seagate also offers 2TB and 4TB options, with the 2TB now priced around $473.99 on Amazon.
These specialized expansion cards are necessary for playing Xbox Series X|S optimized games directly from external storage. While games can be stored on standard external hard drives, they must be transferred back to the console's internal SSD or a compatible expansion card to be played.
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SanDisk has released its Optimus GX C50 storage expansion cards for Xbox Series X|S on Amazon, providing an alternative to Seagate's previously exclusive offerings. These cards allow direct gameplay from expanded storage, addressing the limited options available since the consoles' launch.