How Many Xbox One Games Can You Fit on a 2TB Game Drive?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate gamer and Xbox enthusiast, I get asked this question a lot from members of the console gaming community. So let me provide a detailed breakdown based on extensive research into average Xbox One game file sizes.

The quick answer is you can store approximately 80-100 average sized Xbox One games on a standard 2TB external USB hard drive.

But read on below for a more thorough look at factors that determine overall capacity.

Xbox One Game Sizes Vary Greatly

While Xbox One game install sizes range anywhere from a few GBs for smaller indie titles all the way up to over 100GB for the latest blockbusters, most fall somewhere in between.

According to a 2022 report by LeaseFetcher, the average Xbox One game size is around 35-50GB. However, their data also showed significant variety:

10th percentile Xbox One game size9GB
25th percentile Xbox One game size20GB
50th percentile (median) Xbox One game size35GB
75th percentile Xbox One game size55GB
90th percentile Xbox One game size82GB

So using 35-50GB as an average, let‘s see how many games fit on popular Xbox external drive sizes…

Storage Capacity Breakdown by Drive Size

External Drive Size50GB Avg. Game Size35GB Avg. Game Size
500GB10 games14 games
1TB20 games28 games
2TB40 games57 games
4TB80 games114 games

As you can see, the 2TB drive size hits a great sweet spot – enough capacity for 40-60 average games, but without getting too expensive.

Now let‘s dive deeper into specifics…

Breaking Down 2TB Game Capacity

Based on the percentiles from that LeaseFetcher study, here‘s an estimate of how many games fit per genre:

  • 100+ smaller indie games under 10GB each
  • Around 85 average 25GB Xbox One releases
  • Up to 50 newer 50GB AAA blockbuster games
  • Or a mix of around 80 games total accounting for variety

So accounting for a typical distribution of smaller and larger titles in your personal game library, you can expect approximately 80-100 games stored on a 2TB drive.

Comparing 2TB vs. Larger 4TB+ Game Drives

Now some of you may be wondering – should I just get a 4TB or even 8TB drive if I want more storage?

Here‘s a quick comparison:

  • 2TB = Great bang for buck at around $75
  • 4TB = Double the capacity starting around $100
  • 8TB = Massive 200+ game capacity, expect around $150+

I‘d only recommend 4TB+ drives if you really want to build a gigantic Xbox game library spanning 100+ titles. For most gamers, a 2TB USB hard drive offers plenty of affordable capacity.

And there you have it friends – let me know if this overview helps explain Xbox One game storage planning for that 2TB external drive! Personally love using a portable game drive to increase my on-hand gaming collection. Enjoy!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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