How to copy xbox 360 games the hard way
Here’s how to copy xbox games the hard way. First you will need 5 basic things in order for this to work.
1. An ethernet crossover cable to connect your xbox to your computer
2. Software that can convert the xbox files on the original game into .ISO files
3. Compatible software for copying your favorite xbox games
4. The correct type of media to copy your games to
5. A mod chip for your xbox so that you can play copied xbox games.
Step by step directions on how to copy xbox 360 games.
The first thing that you need to do is copy all the files from your original xbox game to the hard drive on your computer. You will need the ethernet cable to do this.
Next you need to convert all of these files into what are called .ISO files so that your game copying software can burn them for you onto a CD or DVD. You can find this software online. Just do a quick search for game copying software and make sure that it is designed to copy xbox games.
Next you need to use your game copying software which will show you how to burn xbox games and how to backup xbox games. The only media that works for this is dual layered dvds. So be sure that you purchase the dual layered ones. The xbox can read and of the following formats: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and CD-RW.
Okay now comes the really tricky part. You are going to have to literally install a mod chip into your xbox. This of course requires opening the xobx console which will void your warranty. What the mod chip does is change the BIOS of your xbox to allow you to play copied versions of games by overwriting Microsoft’s security measures. Installing these mod chips may or may not require soldering some wires. If you choose this route then be sure that the chip you are purchasing will support whatever version of xbox you have. If you purchase an incompatible chip this mod will not work and you will end up with a dead xbox which will not play any games.
So in a nutshell that is how to make backup copies of xbox 360 games. This method is quite tedious and not recommended for the technically challenged. It involves taking apart your xbox 360 and doing some hard wiring to your console which will not only void the warranty but could potentially ruin your xbox if not done correctly.
Fortunately there is a much easier way to learn how to copy xbox games, how to copy ps2 games, how to copy ps3 games, or even Wii games.
