For years, Xbox 1TB expansion cards from Western Digital and Seagate have hovered around $125 during sale events, rarely dipping below that price. While occasional deep discounts have popped up on sites like Woot, those deals usually sell out within minutes.
This Black Friday, however, Best Buy has dropped the WD BLACK C50 1TB Storage Expansion Card to just $99.99—a full $50 off the regular price. This is likely the best deal on Xbox storage you’ll see this season. Amazon and other retailers haven’t price-matched yet, but there’s a good chance they will soon. If Best Buy sells out, keep an eye on those sites later in the week.
Black Friday deals are in full swing, and while it’s officially not until November 29, acting early is often the best move. Last year, many standout discounts sold out ahead of the big day, only to return as weaker offers on Black Friday itself. This could easily happen again, making it a gamble to hold off.
When it comes to Xbox storage, it’s unlikely we’ll see a better deal in 2024 than the WD BLACK C50 1TB Storage Expansion Card for $99.99. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to upgrade your Xbox storage, now is the moment. This is easily one of the best Xbox Black Friday deals available right now.
WD Black C50 – Most Portable Xbox Series X SSD
Your options are limited if you’re looking for a plug-and-play SSD ready to run the best Xbox Series X games and support features like Quick Resume and Velocity Architecture. That makes deciding on an SSD easy, as the Seagate Storage Expansion Card or WD Black C50 are your only options.
Seagate may have dominated the Xbox expansion card market in the past, but Western Digital is an arguably better, and more affordable option. Available in 512GB and 1TB options, this compact and durable card offers a more budget-friendly alternative to Seagate’s pricier lineup. The WD_Black C50 slots seamlessly into the Xbox Series X’s expansion port, requiring no setup.
For those who don’t need Seagate’s larger 2TB option, the WD_Black C50 1TB is an excellent choice. It handles large game files—like 80GB titles—in just a couple of minutes and is small enough to carry between locations, making it a versatile and cost-effective way to enjoy a larger library of Xbox games.
When Is Black Friday 2024?
The actual date of Black Friday in 2024 falls on November 29 this year, but the deals season begins a lot sooner than that (as seen with these Xbox deals). In other Black Friday news, Nintendo has also recently announced its sale plans for Black Friday, with discounts on Tears of the Kingdom, Joy-Con controllers, and more confirmed to be on sale in the coming days.
There’s also been plenty of speculation about what PlayStation fans might expect this Black Friday, including the possibility of a discount or bundle deal for the PS5 Pro. Alongside hardware deals, we’ve also considered which games are likely to see price drops soon.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
