xbox dvd burning

twikoff · #1 09-03-2003, 16:17

as I mentioned earlier.. Im considering getting an xbox

if Im going to back up games.. I guess I will need to get a dvd burner

without sacrificing data, about what percentage of games can be burnt using a cdrw?

what formats can the xbox play? cdr, cdrw, dvd-r, dvd-rw, dvd+r, dvd+rw, etc....?

I was trying to hold off for a sony DRU 500a.. but it doesnt look like the price is going to go down anytime soon.. so maybe Ill try to grab one next time there is a good deal on one.. any suggestions?

JiveTurkey · #2 09-03-2003, 16:59

1. get one or don't
2. not necessarily but highly recommended
3. almost all can be if you want to take the time to downsample or cut pieces out
4. depends on your drive - I've heard all of those playing in various Boxes except CDR
5. DRU500 is very popular - look for a different brand possibly priced cheaper
6. run games off of hard drive or spend the dough for a DVD writer

clarky · #3 10-03-2003, 05:17

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Originally posted by JiveTurkey
4. depends on your drive - I've heard all of those playing in various Boxes except CDR
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mines plays cdr

JiveTurkey · #4 10-03-2003, 09:54

Wow. Thats a first for me. I guess I've heard of Boxes playin any now.

clarky · #5 10-03-2003, 18:13

not certain if it the chip or drive allowing it but it definatley reads cdr....i first tried a cdr audio cd of some bootleg i had...it played...so i burnt off a copy of crazy taxi 3 and it booted with no problems...suprised mind...its ****ty unbranded cdrs too