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XBOX 360 - FAQ
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Here is a small FAQ for this forum on the 360. If you think anything should be added then feel free and post. Possibly sticky this to help members new to the 360 phenomenon.
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FINDING A 360!
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Help I cant find a 360 in any of the shops?
- Check out http://www.xbox360searcher.com/buying.aspx
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BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY
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Do I need a hard drive for backwards compatibility?
- Simple answer is yes you do. When you insert an original game and you are connected to live, the 360 will connected to live and will download the reuired files for backwards compatibility. If your not connected to live you can download the files and burn a disc with which you can then update the 360.
The files can be downloaded here: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/8/a/58a10dbc-9445-4eed-83d5-22f8ad8ee855/default.zip
or if you dont own a cd burner or live, ask for a free disc here: http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/backwardscompatibility.htm#order
What games are backwards compatible?
- http://www.disqworld.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=201485
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CHIPPING/MODDING/HACKING
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Is there a modchip for the 360?
- NO! There is not a modchip like that found in the orignal xbox. This is generally down to the higher security levels the system posseses. There is however a firmware flash which allows the playing of backups, read on.
When will a modchip be available for the 360?
- Who knows? Maybe not ever!
Where can i check for the latest 360 developments?
- Check out www.xbox-scene.com or www.xboxhacker.net
Can i play backups on the 360?
- Yes you can with the firmware hack
How can i flash the firmware on my 360?
- Alot of people can do this for you including myself. Check out the Chipping Services. If you want to have a go yourself, i suggest some deep reading at www.xbox-scene.com and on their forums.
What drives support the firmware hack?
- Samsung-Toshiba with firmware version MS25 and MS28 (More commonly reffered to as just the "Samsung Drive")
- Hitachi-LG with firmware versions 36,46,47,59,78 (More commonly reffered to as just the "Hitachi Drive")
What drives do not support the firmware hack
- Philips Drives are the only drives that cant be flashed but these are extremely rare and i havent even heard of anyone on these forums managing to pick one up.
What are the latest firmware versions?
- Samsung - Xtreme v5.2A and v5.2B
- Hitachi 36,46,47,59 - Xtreme v2.3 Stealth
- Hitachi 78 - Maximus Toolbox v3.0
Will these firmwares play all my backups?
- All these firmwares will play all your backups that you can purchase of DW or download. Just simply put the disc in and play.
What are these chips that retailers are selling for the 360.
- These chips allow you to keep your original firmware whilst having a hacked firmware on the chip. These chips are a waste of time as the firmware on the chips wont support any of the backups you find round here. The point of disabling the chip is also irrelevant as MS cant detect the latest hacked firmwares anyway!
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BACKUPS
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Is it safe to play on live with backups?
- Yes it is at the moment.
What type of media do i use for 360 backups?
- DVD+R Dual Layer
What dvd-burners do your recommend to burn backups?
- The Pioneer drives seem to the best, if you have an NEC drive then bad luck as most of these drives struggle to burn 360 games. Therefore any Pioneer drive from the 108,109,110 or 111.
What media do you suggest to burn backups?
- This is an awkward question as different people manage to get different success with different media. The general consensus though is that these are the best media below, ranked from the top.
1. Vertabatim
2. Traxdata
3. Datasafe/CMC/Ricoh/RiDisc
Generally though its, "You get what you pay for", hence Verbatim are the most expensive!
What software do you recommend to burn backups?
- I would only recommend using either CloneCD or ImgBurn. A good tutorial for using ImgBurn can be found below.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=516786
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HARDWARE (Controllers, Remotes etc..)
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Can i use any of my old xbox hardware on the 360?
- The simple answer is no for most items at this current time. The memory card, controllers, remotes, power cable, and any of the AV cables cannot be used with the 360. The only item that is is the headset as it shares the same sort of jack.
How do i connect the wireless controller to the 360?
-To connect the Wireless Controller to the Xbox 360 console, follow these steps: (cheers gram333)
1. Press and hold down the Xbox Guide button until the controller turns on. The Xbox Guide button is the round button with the green "X" near the center of the controller.
2. Make sure that the Xbox 360 console is turned on. If the console is not turned on, press the power button. The power button is the large round button on the Xbox console.
3. Press and release the connect button on the Xbox 360 console. The connect button is the small round button on the Xbox 360 console.
4. Press and release the connect button on the controller. The connect button is the small button on the front edge of the controller.
5. After the Ring of Light spins and flashes one time on the controller and on the console, the controller is connected. The quadrant on the Ring of Light that remains lighted indicates the position in which the controller is connected.
Are the HD-DVD players for the 360 Region Free?
- Yes all the HD-DVD players for the 360 are region free, so import and get it cheaper!
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AUDIO/VIDEO
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What video resolutions does the 360 support?
- The Xbox 360 supports all worldwide variations (NTSC, PAL) of composite video, all component video resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) and VGA resolutions (from VGA 640x480 at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, passing through 1024x768 at 50 and 60 Hz, to 1920x1080 at both 50 and 60 Hz)
What video connections does the 360 support?
- At the moment there are only Component, Composite and VGA connections but there has also been speculations that they may be releasing a HDMI cable.
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GAMERTAG
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How do i display my gamertag in my sig?
- Check out here: http://www.glop.org/gamercard/
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LIVE!
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What versions of live are there and how much do they cost?
- There are two versions of live for the 360, silver and gold. Here are what each offer.
Silver - FREE - Create a gamer Profile, Create and maintain a friends list, Access Xbox Live Arcade and Marketplace, Messaging, Access massively multiplayer games
Gold - £40 per year - All that silver offers + Play others online using the new TrueSkill matchmaking system, chat with more than one person, access video chat, take advantage of exclusive privelages from the marketplace.
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GAMES
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Are all games multi-region?
- No, some games are and some are not and no one really knows why at this current stage. Check below to see which imports you will be able to play on your PAL 360.
What games can i import to play on my 360?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Region_Free_Xbox_360_Games
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-00-3-xbox360_compatibility_guide-49-en.html
I just tried to play a backup and it asked me to update the console, is it ok to do this?
- Yes! These are just game updates and have nothing to do with the firmware hack or banning your console
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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Help me! I need more gamerpoints!
- There is more to life than your gamepoints! 
but check out here for a full list www.xbox360achievements.org and www.achieve360points.com
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MISCELLANEOUS
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How can i browse the web on my 360?
- Check out here on the plugins you can download for MCE so that your 360 is able to browse the net (thanks to gram333 for this one) http://www.disqworld.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=205727
How do i share media between my Windows XP PC and my xbox 360?
- Currently the 360 only supports the streaming of music and picture files (no video) and this is how you need to set it up.
1.Firstly you need a windows XP based PC networked with your PC and up to date with SP2
2.If you dont have SP2 you can download Windows Media Connect from the MS website.
3.Install Windows Media Connect.
4.Follow the simple on screen instructions selecting the files you wish to share! Simple eh?
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SUPPORT
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Help my 360 doesnt work and 4 lights on the front flash red
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-ie;906652&sd=xbo
I get error 65 on the screen, what do i do?
- You simply had one of the forbidden firmwares that MS detected. Simple fix is to take it back to the person who flashed it and ask them to update it to the latest firmware! Problem solved!
My 360 freezes and crashes during gameplay and the console and the power supply are well ventelated
- Call this number: 0800 587 1102
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