One of the most common purchases among gamers are storage upgrades. Whether you're a console or PC gamer, you're going to eventually run into the issue of not having enough space for all of your games. With modern video games like Baldur's Gate 3 arriving with massive install sizes, it's almost impossible to rely entirely on just the storage that comes with your device these days. But how much storage is too much storage?
Both SSDs and MicroSD cards come in a variety of sizes, and it's not always clear how much space you actually need to download and play the latest video games. So how much storage do you think is actually necessary for modern gamers in 2024?
How Much Storage Do You Need?
If you're an avid gamer and find yourself in need of more than 500GB of space for your collection, you'll likely need to purchase additional storage for your device. Here's a quick breakdown of how much storage comes with the most popular consoles:
- PS5 Slim - About 850GB of usable storage
- Xbox Series X - About 802GB of usable storage
- PS5 - About 672.5GB of usable storage
- Xbox Series S - About 364GB of usable storage
- Nintendo Swith OLED - About 57.9GB usable storage
- Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite - About 25.9GB usable storage
What Do You Think?
How much storage do you think is actually necessary for a modern gamer? Do you think that install sizes are getting out of control as we head further into 2024? We want to know your thoughts in the comments below!
