How to Save Games to an Xbox 360 Hard Drive
The Xbox 360 system allows you to save games to your hard drive. Sometimes, this can improve the way the system plays the game, since the console no longer has to read the disc. This reduces the risk of damage to the disc and cuts out the "disc-grinding" noises that are often heard when games are played. The loading times are also usually shorter for games that are played off of the hard drive. Be aware that there is limited room on your hard drive; you may only be able to save a couple of games on a smaller hard drive.
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Instructions
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Make sure your hard drive is properly attached to the top of the Xbox 360 console. It should be seated firmly in the hard-drive slot on the top of the console.
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Turn on the console and insert the disc of the game you want to save to the hard drive.
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Navigate to "My Xbox" on the Dashboard screen. The game you inserted will appear on the first card.
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Press the "Y" button on the controller. Do not press "A" at this point; this will select the disc. The "Game Details" screen will open when "Y" is pressed.
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Choose the "Install to Hard Drive" option from the first panel. This will save the game on your hard drive. Most games take five to ten minutes to save.
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Press the "A" button on the controller when the screen indicates that the game's installation is 100 percent complete.
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Choose "Play from Hard Drive" to play the game from the hard drive immediately. If you want to play the game from the hard drive at a later time, insert the disc and press "Y" when the game appears on the first card. "Play from Hard Drive" will appear as an option.
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Tips & Warnings
The game disc must be inserted into the Xbox 360 in order to play games off of the hard drive.
Some games can not be saved on the hard drive.
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nakel
Jun 21, 2010
Thankz Kiamae.....i'd found the Y button & already saved on my hard drive.....but the problem now is, it requesting for the cd to run the game.......And any help on how to save on PS3???? i need that too....thanks Thankz Kiamae.....i'd found the Y button & already saved on my hard drive.....but the problem now is, it requesting for the cd to run the game.......And any help on how to save on PS3???? i need that too....thanks -
kiamae
Dec 27, 2009
Nakel, if you are still checking this post, please go to your game library instead if Y button doesn't work for you. The "save to harddrive" option should be accessible from your game library hun. Good Luck and happy holidays!
