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O.k
so we know you can
invest $100's if
not $1000's of dollars
into your Xbox system
and this is why
backing up your
xbox games has become
a another alternative.
Let
us understand that
it is perfectly
legal to back up
your Xbox games
as long as you have
actually purchased
the original copy.
Unlike
Dvd's however learning
to back up your
Xbox games isn't
quite so simple.
Firstly you need
the following 5
tools.
- An Ethernet crossover cable, make sure it's a crossover and not a normal
one
- Third party software capable of converting XBox files into .ISO files
- Compatible software for copying XBox games
- The right copy media
- An XBox Mod Chip
The first step in
backing up your XBox games is to connect your XBox to your computer with an Ethernet crossover cable, this
allows you to FTP all the files you need to create a backup copy of your game to your hard drive.
Once loaded, you must convert the game files into .ISO format in order for game copy software to burn them onto a CD or DVD for use. This is done through third party software,like
the ones mentioned
on the other pages
of this site.
As XBox uses DVD technology, the best media to use when
copying XBox games for backup purposes are recordable DVDs. A fully modified
XBox will read the following formats: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and
CD-RW.
In order to play
your legal backup copies of XBox games, you must have
an XBox Mod Chip in your gaming console. A Mod Chip is an electronic device that either modifies or replaces your XBox console’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). This modification overwrites the security measures Microsoft incorporated and allows your XBox to play game copies.
When selecting a Mod Chip, you’ll want to check and make sure that it will work
on your version of XBox. Take
the time to read
about the different
Mod Chips that are
available to you
so it suits your
needs. To find out
more about Mod Chips
just hop over to
our Mod
Chip Page
With
the emotional attachment
to your games (due
to the fact you've
just splashed out
good cash) it is
a wise option to
backup your investments
otherwise your expensive
xbox games could
end up as expensive
drink coasters!
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