How do I reduce storage on my Xbox One?

Answered by James Kissner

To reduce storage on your Xbox One, you can remove leftover add-ons and uninstall shrinkable games. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select “My games & apps” and then choose “See all” to view all your installed games and apps.
3. Scroll through the list and select “Manage” to access the options for each item.
4. In the “Manage” menu, you’ll see different options, including “Free up space.” Select this option.

Now, you have two choices: removing leftover add-ons or uninstalling shrinkable games. Let’s go through each option:

Removing Leftover Add-ons:
1. Choose “Leftover add-ons” from the list of options.
2. You’ll see a list of add-ons associated with your games. Highlight an item from the list.
3. Press the Menu button  on your controller to bring up a context menu.
4. Select “Uninstall” from the menu to remove the add-on from your storage.

Uninstalling Shrinkable Games:
1. Choose “Shrinkable games” from the list of options.
2. You’ll see a list of games that can be shrunk to reduce their storage size. Highlight a game from the list.
3. Press the Menu button  on your controller to bring up a context menu.
4. Select “Uninstall” from the menu to uninstall the game and free up storage space.

By following these steps, you can effectively reduce storage on your Xbox One. Removing leftover add-ons and uninstalling shrinkable games are great ways to optimize your storage and make room for new games and apps.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.