Can 360 games be backup or not?

[Quall999]

HDD? I assume you mean Dvd-Drive. Anyways, you can either open your 360 and read the sticker on the top, or look at the dvd tray shape. Note that you still need to look on the sticker of the drive to see what version drive is.

Here is a link to a tray comparison:
http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/Xbox_3...Comparison.htm

[aiwa28uk1]

sorry yes i meant dvd drive i found out what dvd drive it is thanks.
where can i get the tools needed to flash my drive and can i burn them to a disk then flash it that way like you did on the xbox or do i still have to hook it up to my pc i have software on my pc that lets me connect to my 360 can i do it that way or do i need that adapter you mentioned if so where can i buy one any help will b appreciated thanks.

[Quall999]

To copy update the firmware and copy games, the dvd drive will need to be hooked up to your PC. The x360 can not run unsigned code, it is only "tricked" into thinking that the disk itself is signed by MS. If you modify the binary data in any way, the binary signatures will become invalid. The complete disk must also be copied, including null sectors. You must burn to a dvd9, it will not fit on a dvd5.

Common files/hardware:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=546894

Tutorials from X-S:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=513412

Sorry, I don't know what drive you have. Search that titorial topic for your version and current firmware.

Also, look at this thread here:
http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=78240

This drive can have special firmware applied so you do not need to copy with your x360 dvd-rom.

[aiwa28uk1]

thanks for your reply at the moment i am not interested in copying games i just want to flash my drive so i can play my xbox backups so do i still need to buy that date cable if so i will buy one if i can find 1 or can i do it another way and i need a tut on how to connect my pc to my 360 and exactly how to flash my drive i will concentrate on backing up 360 games at a later date thanks.oh and does the cable just connect to the drive or do i have to solder it or something.

[Quall999]

I don't think you realise how limited this mod is. It doesn't matter if it is an x360 or xbox game, you still need to copy complete sectors of the game disks in order to play them. If you have backups from your original xbox, don't expect them to work. You will need to recopy everything, as well as patch the images with your dvd drive's specific keys.

[Quall999]

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=513412

That link contains all firmware versions and guide for flashing your specific drive. The only thing required is a working sata adapter. All hardware you need can be found in the first link I posted.

[aiwa28uk1]

ok so can i just get any xbox360 sata cable or does it have to be a specific one i know the firmware has to be specific but i just wanted to make sure before i brought one thanks for your patience.