02/07/2026 7:55 pm
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My Series X storage is already totally maxed out and it is driving me crazy. I keep having to delete games whenever I want to try something new, like Cyberpunk or whatever, and honestly it just sucks. I was looking at the Seagate Expansion Card because its literally plug and play but then I saw some forum threads saying the Western Digital one might be better for the price or something? Im honestly so confused because I dont want to buy a proprietary drive that is gonna break or not give me the full speed I need.
Also really need a new controller. Mine has that annoying stick drift on the left side and its making FPS games impossible to play. I looked at the Elite Series 2 but the reviews are all over the place with people saying the bumpers fail after like two months? Thats way too much money to spend if its gonna break on me by Christmas. Im located in the US and hoping to keep the whole upgrade under 300 bucks if possible. Is the Elite really worth the headache or should I just get a regular one and maybe some hall effect sticks or something? What are you guys actually using right now?
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02/07/2026 8:40 pm
@Reply #2 - good point! Honestly, if you want something wireless that wont drift, check out the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller with Charging Dock. It feels amazing and uses those hall effect sticks so you never deal with that drift annoyance again. Quick question tho, are you mostly playing couch co-op or solo? Knowing that would help me narrow down the best storage setup for you!
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02/07/2026 7:55 pm
Honestly, grab the WD_BLACK C50 1TB Expansion Card for storage. Skip the Elite controller, it's a headache. Just stick with a standard Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller and save your money.
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02/07/2026 8:30 pm
To add to the point above: skip the Elite. I moved to the GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller with hall effect sticks and honestly? It works perfectly, no drift at all.
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16/08/2026 7:56 pm
> I dont want to buy a proprietary drive that is gonna break or not give me the full speed I need. Building on the earlier suggestion, I totally feel your pain. It reminds me of when my cousin tried to upgrade his rig back in the day and ended up losing his entire save file for a game he had been grinding for months. He spent like three weeks straight calling customer support, and honestly, the whole ordeal turned into such a disaster that he just stopped gaming entirely for a year. It was super depressing to watch him deal with all that hardware nonsense when he just wanted to play. Unfortunately, Ive had similar issues with gear failing right when things are getting good. It is honestly so draining when you just want to relax after a long day and your stuff refuses to cooperate. Dealing with hardware that acts up is basically the worst part of the hobby, and I honestly dont know how some of these companies stay in business with how unreliable things have been lately.