Can i use a usb flash drive to download backwards compatibility for xbox360? I just got my 360 and none of my xbox games work on there can i download backwards compatibility update onto a flash drive and then put it on my 360?
Use a CD or USB thumb drive to be able to play more Xbox games on your Xbox 360
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS OUTDATED. DO NOT USE IT. TO UPDATE YOUR XBOX 360, CONNECT IT TO XBOX LIVE TO UPDATE IT FOR FREE.
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I'm a huge Splinter Cell fan, so I want to buy or rent Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory some day, as it's the only one I haven't played, aside from Pandora Tomorrow (which is crappy because it's made by Ubisoft Shanghai, not Ubisoft Montreal like Chaos Theory and the original Splinter Cell, which are the only good ones). I don't know if my Xbox 360 already supports backward compatibility (in the Xbox 360's case, the ability to play original Xbox games) for it, so I decided to update it. I don't have Xbox Live (which you would usually use), so I decided to update it by downloading the update from Microsoft.com and putting it on a CD, and then putting that CD in my Xbox 360. I followed the instructions, so I didn't know why I got an 'unreadable disc' error. After a lot of searching Google for a solution, I found one. Here is the page where I found out how to make it work.
NOTE: I only tried this using a thumb drive. If you have a writable CD and a thumb drive, use the thumb drive, because it's much easier.
Stuff you'll need:
+ Xbox 360
+ Computer
+ USB thumb drive (recommended) OR writable CD and CD writer
+ Zip file extractor, I use [7-zip.org 7-Zip]
Xbox 360 Compatibility List
I get an error code when I try to update my console. What does it mean?
If you see a specific error code or status code, use the search box on the Error & Status Code Search page to find information about how to solve the problem.
What does the update cost?
Nothing. It's free.
How can I tell if my console software is up to date?
Consoles connected to Xbox Live will have the latest console software. When you connect to Xbox Live, your console automatically prompts you to update your software if an update is available.
Do I have to install the update?
No. However, if you want to play or communicate on Xbox Live, you must have the latest console software. New games might also require the update before you can play them. Also, Kinect games might not play properly if your console software is not up to date.
Xbox Reverse Compatibility Games
Can I go back to the old software version if I change my mind?
No. An updated console will stay updated.
Xbox 360 Reverse Compatibility List
I can’t connect to Xbox Live. What should I do?
If you can’t connect to Xbox Live, try using the Xbox 360 Connection Error Solution.