Are you wondering why those shiny new Xbox Series X optimized games can't just be played straight from your trusty external hard drive? This video delves into the technical reasons behind this console limitation. Here's what you'll learn in this breakdown: ► Understand the critical role of the internal NVMe SSD for next-gen game performance. ► Discover why external HDDs and even standard external SSDs fall short for optimized titles. ► Learn about the Xbox Velocity Architecture and its impact on game loading and asset streaming. ► Find out your options for expanding storage for Xbox Series X optimized games. ► Get clear on which games can and cannot be played directly from external storage. #XboxSeriesX, #GamingTech, #XboxStorage, #NextGenGaming, #ConsoleGaming