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It is to be expected that due to the blocking of third-party accessories,<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> any affordable alternatives will not release on the market.

===Series S/X failing SSD===

Storage in any XBOX and other devices will inevitably fail. With previous gen (XBOX ONE) consoles, this wasn't an issue. When such failure occured, you only had to purchase new 2,5" drive (HDD/SSD 500-1000GB) install the drive and perform offline system update ([https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/console/offline-system-update OSU]) after which your console was fully functional again.

This has changed with the new generation (Series S/X) consoles. where swappable nvme SSD's are used. The problem is, these SSD's contain hidden partition with encrypted hardware key marrying the SSD to the board.<ref name="Hidden Partiton">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQnsXR68Gb0 Hidden partition on Series S/X consoles]</ref>

It is possible, to clone the SSD and create a backup. However with each update the key is changed, and you'll have to create a new backup. If you don't create a backup, and the SSD fails, it can sometimes remain clonable, this is not a guarantee, and more often than not, the data is simply lost.

No official tool is available to recreate said partition. Only XBOX themselves can repair your device. For out of warranty service by XBOX, you'll have to pay a [https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/warranty-service/getting-your-product-serviced repair fee] wich costs as much as whole new working console.

Failed SSD renders the console unusable, effectively making e-waste out of devices that would otherwise be perfectly functional.

==Products==

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 It is to be expected that due to the blocking of third-party accessories,<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> any affordable alternatives will not release on the market.
+===Series S/X failing SSD===
+Storage in any XBOX and other devices will inevitably fail. With previous gen (XBOX ONE) consoles, this wasn't an issue. When such failure occured, you only had to purchase new 2,5" drive (HDD/SSD 500-1000GB) install the drive and perform offline system update ([https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/console/offline-system-update OSU]) after which your console was fully functional again.
+This has changed with the new generation (Series S/X) consoles. where swappable nvme SSD's are used. The problem is, these SSD's contain hidden partition with encrypted hardware key marrying the SSD to the board.<ref name="Hidden Partiton">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQnsXR68Gb0 Hidden partition on Series S/X consoles]</ref>
+It is possible, to clone the SSD and create a backup. However with each update the key is changed, and you'll have to create a new backup. If you don't create a backup, and the SSD fails, it can sometimes remain clonable, this is not a guarantee, and more often than not, the data is simply lost.
+No official tool is available to recreate said partition. Only XBOX themselves can repair your device. For out of warranty service by XBOX, you'll have to pay a [https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/warranty-service/getting-your-product-serviced repair fee] wich costs as much as whole new working console.
+Failed SSD renders the console unusable, effectively making e-waste out of devices that would otherwise be perfectly functional.
 ==Products==