How to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 tech spirited. The biggest thing that physical discs still have going for them is the secondhand market. New game cases for xbox 360 anyone else having issues with the cases cracking their discs. Is it better to download xbox and playstation games or buy. The first step you should take towards unreadable disc on xbox 360 repair is to carefully read the xbox 360 repair guide. Xbox 360s cracking discs my 360 has started making cracks down the middle of the majority of discs that i play, all in the same location on each separate disc. It is very simple, all you need is toothpaste and paper. I used rs5 feviquick and the cracked cd started working thanks. You can take your xbox 360 apart and clean it yourself, however this will void your warranty. Getting a xbox disk scratched is easy, but the hard part is getting it to work again. Microsoft knew about xbox 360 damaging discs slashdot.
Do faulty discs still work on xbox one backward compatibility. I believe the minimum you can purchase is 100 but id highly recommend them for all your discs. What is most disheartening is when one of our favorite games just gets. How to copy xbox 360 games with dvd decrypter dvd shrink. Most retailers offer a limited exchange period for damaged or faulty discs. Xbox 360 game disc cracked in the middle microsoft. The disc tray is unrelated broken piece inside of the xbox. The patented flexiwheel, with its unique microfrictional surface, uniformly repairs damaged discs without losing data. I figured it might be just a defective disc, and have been trying to get ea to replace. The dvd drive microsoft originally released with the 360 is. When this was happening i had my 360 placed vertically directly on the floor.
You may need to get your dvd drive replaced if it is damaged or if you are unable to play any kind of disc on the console those were some doityourself tips on fixing your xbox 360 disc reader issues yourself. As long as your game isnt too damaged and the xbox can recognize its the game that is installed on your hdd, you can play it without reading the content on the disc. Microsoft had three solutions for solving the issue, but all three solutions were rejected due to technical concerns or on the basis of cost. Get a ubicollectibles 30cmhigh specialized flare agent figurine, book of lithographs featuring art from the game, a map of washington, d. There is a product called a save disc that is attached to the middle area of a disc. If your xbox 360 console cant play a disc, first try using the xbox disc drive solution to resolve the problem. Once in a while my xbox wont read it and i have to openclose the tray like 56 times but it will eventually read it and work fine. This is the first battle royal but it failed horribly and was taken down. In terms of cracked discs, i suck with steelbook cases. Youll still need to put the disc in the console to play, but taking these steps can improve your experience as you play. The answer is no, but if you want to see the exceptions, read ahead. The xbox 360 does not secure the disc like most game consoles do. How to fix your xbox 360s broken dvd disc drive wonderhowto.
If the xbox 360 disc tray ejects, the faceplate may be blocking the disc tray in some way. If you look at the bottom of the disc in the right light you can tell a color difference in the opaqueness of the disc. Hackers decode xbox 360 discs, but copyprotection remains. Am i endagering my xbox360 by using a chipped disc. Microsoft may still face xbox 360 disc scratching class. Dirt and debris from game discs being played can build up on the disc spindle over time. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested toms guide. If your xbox one wont eject discs, break out your paperclips. You may want to try putting other discs in your console to make sure it is just the. Youll need to be able to know how to take apart your xbox and extract the individual disc drive.
Im pretty sure that the verticality combined with the fact that the floor mayve been slightly offcenter was what was cracking discs. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested by marcus yam 25 march 2009 the xbox 360s hardware failures are a widely publicized fact, but few know that its more than just the red ring of. This tutorial will show you how to disassemble your dvd disc drive to make the proper repairs. Razer dragon ball fighterz atrox arcade stick for xbox one. My xbox does not want to read my disc and i do not want to send it to microsoft because i do not have any protection on it so if any one could help please do so thanks. Many people, as i have seen assume that it is possible to run an xbox 360 disc on an xbox one. How to install an xbox 360 game onto your console from a disc. My gears of war 2 disc and one of my mass effect 2 discs has a small crack in the centre as well. Any dashboard above will not work and youll need to refer to the rgh. If your game disc cannot be played on your xbox, it means the data layer of your gaming disc is broken and. The game will come to xbox one and then later to pc. Since xbox 360 game discs use a different technology than standard dvds, the game file must be altered before you can burn it. If you want to jtag your 360 then youll have to make sure its on dashboard 2. But the crack is getting to the point where i wont even put the disc back in its case.
As well as handling standard optical discs, the skipdr can also repair discs for. Now the drive is in eject mode and the cogs are aligned to take the tray. Has anyone else experienced game disc discoloration. It doesnt matter what happens to your consoles hard drive, you can always redownload your games.
Whether it is from an accident or carelessness, video game discs seem to get. You will receive 52 paper matte finish cracked disc hub repair protector ring sticker labels. Now they want to revive the game and bring it to xbox one first. For xbox 360 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled prevention of cracking discs. If your disc wont read or the disc tray becomes stuck, follow these steps. Prevention of cracking discs xbox 360 message board for. The microsoft game disc exchange program applies only to games published by microsoft and is subject to availability. At present, there is no way to run copied games or any form of unauthorised code on the xbox 360, and the cracking of the disc format is a relatively simple move since the xbox 360 merely uses a. If youre looking to play an xbox game on your console with better load times, installing it onto your console from the disc can be the way to go. Discs in any optical disk player cd, dvd, bluray spin at a very high rpm.
Choose one of the methods below to try to fix your xbox game if this. These things can and will eventually explode in your drive, causing massive damage to it. I accidentally broke one of my dads games a year ago, i can fix it now. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without. Be careful not to break any of the plastic clips holding it together use precision screwdrivers to do this and be very gentle. Lift the tab with a pen or equal and pull the tray out. Put the cracked xbox 360 disc down on the cloth face down. This tutorial will show you how to convert games installed through the dashboard on your jtagged xbox 360 to games on demand games god to allow them to be played without the disc been present. My halo 3 collectors edition came with a crack in the middle of the disc bad enough to warrant a full exchange, right over the middle of. Does any one here knows how i could fix my xbox 360. The only game i have with an ecocase is the elder scrolls v. This is a very basic tutorial i know, however the idea is to show people new to homebrew capable xbox 360s what is possible and how to get started.
How cracking groups ripped original xbox discs mvg duration. Dvd decrypter can work around the copy protection on many discs, but, unlike standard dvds, dvd decrypter cannot simply rip and copy xbox 360 games. If your disk is cracked or has holes in it, then obviously this will not work. How to fix a damaged, scratched or unreadable disc xbox one new. Fixing the xbox 360 game disc so that it will spin can be done by cleaning the disc. The discs contained several playable game demos, game trailers, video content from g4 tv, music videos, and music from indie artists which were downloadable to the xboxs hard drive. When you put the faceplate back on the xbox 360 console, take note of any part of the faceplate that may be preventing the xbox 360 disc tray from ejecting properly. The dvd drive used in the xbox 360 did not have any safeguards to stop discs becoming unchucked. I noticed a problem i was having with xbox 360 discs cracking.
However, if none of the above solution options work, it is best to contact microsoft and put a request for repair. Make sure your xbox 360 is clean from dust and other contaminants. You can install a big hard disk on your modified console and keep all your games. Thus, they have to be carefully balanced to avoid doing damage.
The xbox 360 has a dvd drive inside for playing game discs. Xbox 360 game disc exchange microsoft game disc exchange. Theyre tied to your playstation network or xbox live account. Gently place the tray back in and slight nudge to engage gears. Xbox 360, xbox 1, xblarcade and xblindie as of dashlaunch 3. I am writing to you to inform you that my halo 3 xbox 360 console, which i obtained around october of 2007, has begun cracking game discs that i put into it. Pay extra attention to the instructions and graphics that lay out the particulars and procedures for dismantling and reassembling the console. If you have burnt cds and noticed the difference in color on those, that is kind of the same contrast. Kelly writes an unsealed document in a washington lawsuit filed last week at seattle, microsoft was well aware that the xbox 360 was prone to damaging game discs even before the console was introduced in november 2005. This can increase the friction of the disc spindle so that it will not turn a game disc when inserted. You will receive 10 paper matte finish cracked disc hub repair protector ring sticker labels for the bottom side of the disc. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to fix the rod red ring of death on your malfunctioning xbox 360.
Today i will be showing how to fixclean your scratched xbox 360 disc. So far, it has cracked 2 of my games, which are halo 3 and rock band 2. Instructions how to repair a cracked video game cd. How to fix your xbox 360 disc reader tech spirited. This is has caused a great deal of disc scratches, though not the type of cracking problem described here. As if the red ring of death wasnt already a frequently discussed part of xbox 360 lore that microsoft would rather avoid discussing, bubbling to the surface is another issue weve been hearing. Think i can get them to fix my xbox and replace my discs. Putting an xbox 360 disc inside the original xbox youtube. Thats when a movement unseats the disc and it collides with the optical pickup unit. With our reinforced center hub protectors, youll never have to worry about hub cracking again. This has happened to me twice already, i just got my new xbox in the mail about a week ago. Waw because i had to play other games was like a year ago.
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