Xbox 2 Could Have Removable Hard Drive

By Ian Bell Updated February 23, 2005

“Citing a “reliable source”, technology news site Engadget revealed details of the removable hard drive, claiming that the unit attaches to the top of the console “in a really slick way, almost like the hood scoop on a muscle car.”

The report tallies with claims from developers working on the system, who have told GamesIndustry.biz in the past that Microsoft has disclosed that there will be a mass storage device, but that they should not rely on its presence for their games.”

Our take: Microsoft will probably just release two versions of the Xbox 2, one with a hard drive and one without a hard drive. If they make the hard drive removable then they risk the chance of it failing if it drops etc. And since Microsoft has already gone on record as stating they will try and appeal to a broader audience this time around (meaning younger kids) then we just don’t see this happening. This would not be the first time Engadget has posted something completely out in left field in order to get the story out, so take it with a grain of salt.

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Gaming

Lego 2K Drive melds the best parts of kart racers and Forza Horizon

A custom car built drives around Lego 2K Drive.

Forza Horizon 4's excellent 2019 Lego expansion worked so well that it seemed obvious that an open-world Lego racing game should become its own thing. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait too long to see that become a reality. Visual Concepts and 2K Games have announced a multi-title partnership with The Lego Group that begins with the open-world racer Lego 2K Drive, which launches on May 19.
I was recently flown out to 2K's Novato headquarters to go hands-on with Lego 2K Drive ahead of its announcement and came away impressed. The Lego and open-world racer combination still works quite well, harkening back to some great-playing racing games with aesthetics and a car customization system that gets as much mileage out of the Lego association as possible. Whether you're a fan of this new wave of open-world racing games or want to build and then race the weirdest Lego creations possible, you'll be thoroughly entertained by Lego 2K Drive.

Entering a Lego world
My hands-on time with Lego 2K Drive encompassed the game's opening hours. The central premise is that players are trying to qualify for the Sky Cup Gran Prix, a race in the sky that only attracts the best drivers from this Lego world. To qualify, one must win four Grand Brick Arena circuits in each of this game's biomes. But first, I had to learn how to drive. After designing my Lego character, I was let loose in Turbo Acres. In this smaller open-world area, it's manageable to learn the basics from an experienced Lego driver named Clutch Racington.
"We wanted to feel like you are playing with your Lego sets in the real world"

Gaming

A Ranked playlist could be exactly what Warzone 2.0 needs

Character from Warzone 2.0 in plane.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is a much different beast than its predecessor, and in many ways, has split the community at large. That's due to a number of controversial design choices. However, many players seem to agree that Warzone 2.0 needs a Ranked mode, much like previous Call of Duty multiplayer counterparts like Black Ops Cold War, Vanguard, and soon-to-be Modern Warfare II.

Ranked mode utilizes the same ruleset as the Call of Duty League (CDL), and is geared toward competitive play. As you accumulate wins, your rank increases, but if you lose, it goes down. This gives players a clear indication of their rank, without any guesswork.

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GameStop Cyber Monday Deal: Buy 2 Get 1 on all preowned Xbox One and PS4 games

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The Cyber Monday deals are pouring in and they're some of the best we've seen in a long while, especially if you're into gaming. Why? Mainly because GameStop is hosting some crazy deals right now, particularly on Xbox One and PS4 games. You see, if you buy two games you'll get one free, and it's for any preowned titles from those two consoles. We're talking about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Madden NFL 23, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, and we could go on all day but you get the point. Shop the sale below, or keep reading to see some of our top picks.

Typically, with buy-two-get-one sales like this, you see a lot of older titles and the selection is pretty limited. That's not the case with the GameStop Cyber Monday sale. All preowned Xbox One and PS4 titles are fair game, including even some of the newer releases. There's nothing special needed to take advantage of the deal either, just add all three games to your cart and the discount will automatically apply at checkout.