Why do optimized games install on external storage if they can’t run there?

Discus and support Why do optimized games install on external storage if they can’t run there? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I just installed a game, and it didn’t ask me where to install. I’ve got plenty of room on my Xbox but for some reason it installed the optimized for... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Sean Cullen, May 13, 2023.

  1. Sean Cullen
    Sean Cullen Guest

    Why do optimized games install on external storage if they can’t run there?


    I just installed a game, and it didn’t ask me where to install. I’ve got plenty of room on my Xbox but for some reason it installed the optimized for Xbox game on the external hard drive even tho they can’t be run off the external hard drive…. What’s wrong with this picture? I can’t wait to get my laptop fixed I’m tired of this console stuff. Like not being able to download images for wallpaper or take a screenshot on the edge app either.

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    Sean Cullen, May 13, 2023
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  2. Smwutches Win User

    Why do optimized games install on external storage if they can’t run there?

    Because for some people it's easier to store them there and then move them to the internal when they want to use them instead of having to do a new install.
  3. Sean Cullen Win User

    Why do optimized games install on external storage if they can’t run there?

    I understand that, but it just seems odd it automatically did it. There was plenty of room on the main hard drive, it just adds an extra step. Would have thought there’d be an internal flag for an optimized game to go to internal storage by default since they don’t run off external
  4. ngocphi Win User

    Has anyone noticed the smart delivery system is not installing the optimized for Series S and X version of games it is only installing the base Xbox One version ?

    It is important to note you MUST install the game on the internal storage or the Xbox storage card

    NOT any external hdd devices

    To use optimized games

    Are you installing on internal storage or external hdd
  5. ngocphi Win User

    Why is my Xbox seriesx not upgrading some of mine games

    Keep in mind and optimized games MUST Be Stored on internal.memory or the storage card

    External hdds will not work for patched or optimized games

    To run
  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    External SSD on Xbox Series X?

    Hi

    Optimized for Series X

    There are some Xbox One games in there like Gears 5, Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 4 and a few others.

    These 'Optimized' games will need to be installed internally or on to the Expansion card.

    External USB Storage can hold all games, but Series X/S games or optimized Xbox One games can not run from USB Storage.
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