Microsoft has plans for an Xbox Series S external disc drive

Remove the protective cover from the Storage Expansion Card, then plug it firmly into the Storage expansion slot on the back of your Xbox Series XS console

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xbox expansion slot Remove the protective cover from the Storage Expansion Card, then plug it firmly into the Storage expansion slot on the back of your Xbox Series XS console

xbox series s disc slot Microsoft has patented an external disc drive for the Xbox Series S, suggesting the console could soon work with physical game discs