How to Transfer Data to Xbox 360 Elite

You can transfer saved games and some downloaded content from your old Xbox 360 to your new Elite's 120GB hard drive. You can use a memory card and copy a little at a time, but the faster method is to use the Microsoft Data Migration Kit and transfer all content at once. Some licenses do not transfer so you have to connect to Xbox LIVE to watch that transferred content.

Things You'll Need

• Xbox 360
• Xbox 360 Elite
• Microsoft Xbox 360 Data Migration Kit
• Xbox 360 controller

Instructions

1. Acquire the Data Migration Kit. It includes the necessary cable and CD to transfer data from the Xbox 360 20GB hard drive to the Elite's 120GB hard drive. Complete the order form on the Microsoft website to get a free transfer kit or check if you can buy it online.

2. Unplug all accessories from the Xbox Elite. Connect a controller that is needed to follow the onscreen instructions during the transfer process.

3. Turn the power off and remove the hard drives from both consoles.

4. Install the 20GB hard drive containing all your data into the Elite Xbox. Turn on the Elite system and make sure the controller is working.

5. Connect one end of the transfer cable to the 120GB hard drive and the other end to the rear USB port on the Elite.

6. Insert the transfer CD and follow the onscreen instructions. The transfer can take a few minutes or up to an hour, depending on how much content is on your 20GB hard drive.

7. Disconnect the cable when the transfer is complete. Remove the 20GB hard drive from the Elite system and reinstall the 120GB hard drive.

Tips & Warnings

• If the transfer is stopped for any reason just restart the process.

• Do not play games on your Xbox 360 Elite until you have completed the transfer. Any games saved on the hard drive prior to the transfer will be lost.

• All downloaded rental movies will not transfer. Downloaded Xbox LIVE Arcade games only work when you are connected to Xbox LIVE.

• You can only transfer from the smaller to the larger hard drive and you can only do it once.

Resources

• Print the Microsoft Xbox 360 Data Migration Order Form.