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Questions tagged [xbox-360]

This tag should only be used if the question is about the Xbox 360 operating system or hardware, or a game feature truly unique to the Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 is Microsoft's last generation gaming console (7th generation). It competed with the PS3 and Nintendo Wii.

Add the tag when you are asking about the Xbox 360 or issues specific to the 360 version of a multiplatform game.

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Should I install Xbox 360 games to my hard drive?

Are there any benefits/downsides to installing an Xbox 360 game to my hard drive before playing it?
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Can I fix the Xbox 360 “Red Ring of Death” myself?

I've heard of kits that can fix your Xbox 360 if you happen to get the Red Ring of Death. Do any of these work, and do they void your warranty? Are there any other noteworthy tips or tricks?
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Can I merge two separate Xbox LIVE Gold accounts under one XBL Gold Family Pack?

Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack offers four Xbox LIVE Gold accounts for $100. Can I take two separate Xbox LIVE Gold accounts and make them both part of the same Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack account? Microsoft has already said that a single…
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Will the airport's X-ray scanner damage my Xbox 360?

I'm considering bringing my Xbox 360 on a trip I'm taking, but I'm worried that the airport security scanner will damage the hard drive inside. Is this a valid concern?
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How to install Xbox 360 "Optional Media Update"?

It has been almost a year since I last played on my Xbox, and I want to start viewing some WMV files on it through Windows Home Server. When I tried to play a WMV file it says I need a media update. According to a few websites, I need to get an Xbox…
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Can I create an Xbox avatar if I don't own an Xbox 360?

I have been following the buzz around Windows Phone 7 Series, and one of their big features is full Xbox Live integration, including the ability to see and interact with your avatar. If I don't own an Xbox 360, should I even care about this…
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How can I replace an Xbox 360 DVD drive?

I am not entirely certain of the legality of this situation, and just smack me if it's not, but I have had a problem with my xbox 360's disk drive. After reading a number of guides and such I have come to find a few things. It's possible to replace…
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Xbox 360 powers on but does not boot

When I try to start my Xbox 360, I get most of the noise and none of the action. The cooling fans spin up The 1/0-logo in the middle of the led ring is lit, all four parts of the ring are dark. The four lights on the controller blink when started…
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How to configure my Xbox 360 to *always* use the hard drive for saving

I find it annoying that I have to select my hard drive every single time I fire up a game when it asks me where to save (and load) games to (and from). Is there a way to preconfigure that I don't want to select it every single time and set the hard…
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Can I disallow purchases on my Xbox 360 even when I have points available?

On my Xbox 360 I have my account sign on automatically so that others in the household can watch Netflix. But I've noticed that now my account has 0 points because my 3 year old has purchased random stuff accidentally. Is there a way to put points…
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Button combination for bypassing Xbox 360 disc autoplay

Is there anything similar to holding Shift in Windows for temporary disabling the inserted disc autoplay?
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Can you take screenshots of XBox 360 games?

The question's probably enough -- but can you take (in-software/hardware) screen shots of arbitrary XBox 360 games, and if so, how? Also, if you can, how would you get the image off the 360 and onto, say, your computer? (Currently, I resorted to…
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Any way to get a clean Reputation on XBL?

I've been on Xbox Live for a couple of years. I mainly play fighting games online. I'm competent but not really amazing at the ones I play. I don't use the microphone, and I only send insulting messages to people who send them to me first. But I…
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How do I copy an Xbox 360 game to the HDD?

How do I copy Xbox 360 games to the HDD? I would like my games to load faster with little to no lag.
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Can I use the Xbox 360 Headset for game sounds instead of voice chat?

I recently picked up a cheap-o Xbox 360 wired headset (one that plugs into the wireless XBox 360 controller I use). I'm not an Xbox Live Gold member, and so I don't need chat features or anything - mostly what I'm looking for is to be able to hear…
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