The Xbox Series X and Series S have everything you need to get started, including the console, the cables, and the controller. However, to delve deeper into the games, picking up at least a few accessories is recommended. Unlike the old days, when there was a gadget for every game, these days you can manage with just a few choice selections to enhance the experience.
These selections include a gaming headset, some sort of reusable battery, and perhaps even a better controller if you’re a more competitive gamer. So, with that in mind, here is a list of Xbox Series X and S accessories that we believe can upgrade your gaming experience and make life easier in the process.
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The bottom line: Best Xbox Series X/S accessory
Honestly, every accessory in the list above is useful, depending on what you want to do. The added storage from the Seagate Expansion Card, the ability to talk to people with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X, and the rechargeable battery options are arguably the three must-have Xbox accessories. The extra Xbox controller, Game Pass, and the Microsoft Elite Series 2 controller are more or less optional but are sizable upgrades when you’re ready to take the plunge.
However, if we had to pick just one, the Seagate Expansion Card is the top pick. Starfield is approximately 140GB once installed, which is an astounding 14% of an Xbox Series X hard drive and twice that on an Xbox Series S. That means you can have less than 10 such games installed before you run out of storage.
How did we choose these Xbox accessories?
We have several Xbox gamers on the Pocket-lint staff, including myself. We have reviewed and used Xbox Series X and S accessories for years at this point, and our writings are linked throughout the article above. The list came together quite quickly when it came down to what gamers need to have a better gaming experience. It was mostly about choosing the best storage, rechargeable battery, headset, and controller experience. From there, everything fell into place.
Do I need accessories to play Xbox?
Technically, no. The Xbox comes with everything you need to get started right out of the box. However, given that gamers can quickly expand their horizons upon receiving a new console, accessories soon become necessary for optimal experiences. A headset for multiplayer gaming, rechargeable batteries, and extra storage solutions top the list of the first few things a new Xbox owner will likely need for the best experience.
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