Topic: Datel XSATA - SATA-to-USB device to connect Xbox 360 HD on PC (Read 1521 times)

elietehatelier · « **Reply #30 on:** April 07, 2006, 03:51:00 PM »

does this mean i can finally get my fucking doa4 save off my memory card?

thats all i care about

Textbook · « **Reply #31 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:02:00 PM »

Ok, I'll be honest, Datel did a great job with this.

A lot of people were waiting for a USB adapter to buy a HD transfer kit. Now they have what they wanted.

I really did not like what Ava did when they basically just copied 360SATA's PCB design and resold it. That was just cloning, in my opinion. They didn't really add any new features, so they really didn't even need to come up with such a product.

At least the Datel has new features that the PCBs do not have, I will give that to them.

The only problem I see with this is the way your 360 has to be close to your PC. An external adapter that used USB, sort of like a docking station, would have been a lot nicer.

To me, any of these adapters should never be connected to the 360 itself. When I want to transfer data, I have to lug the entire console over to my computer. That means disconnecting the power cable, disconnecting the A/V cable, and connecting the USB cable. A docking station could always be plugged into the computer, which would make loads more sense, considering that's the only thing you would use it for. Then, all I have to do is unplug the hard drive from the 360. Loads eaasier in my eyes.

This product is great for noobs, but if you really want to be noobtacular, you have to have a docking station. What you are paying for with this is convenience. A dock would be better than a console addon, I'm sure many of you will agree.

I have a very good feeling that this won't be the last we see of these HD transfer kits. I'm sure Team 360SATA will introduce a new product, and then Ava and Datel will probably just clone that.

Regardless, I buy my products based on a convenience vs. price comparison.

If I have to pay double for a product that keeps my case closed, then I won't buy it. My case is open all the time, so the 360SATA would work perfect for me, I don't need to pay extra for something I don't need.

As of now, if you don't have SATA, I guess Datel is right for you. But I would still be waiting to see what 360SATA has in mind....

newf · « **Reply #32 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:15:00 PM »

this is a great idea and I applaud them for it. I would have rather had seen a green matching light if I were to be picky.

My computer resides in the room above my 360....now all I need is a really long usb cable and I can leave the 360 where it is all the time. Cool.

A docking station would be cool as well, but this is still great.

chuckthefuk · « **Reply #33 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:16:00 PM »

Does anyone know if "Xbox Live Arcade" games are locked to your live account .. or can u freely copy it from x360 -> PC -> x360... In theory not have to pay for live arcade games if someone already bought (downloaded) it?

And to add to this note.. Some people such as myself. have purchased a VGA cable and enjoy playing 360 on our pc monitors.. since my 360 is inch's away from my pc.. this unit is a great idea..

Angerwound · « **Reply #34 on:** April 07, 2006, 03:42:00 PM »

QUOTE(chuckthefuk @ Apr 7 2006, 02:47 PM)

Does anyone know if "Xbox Live Arcade" games are locked to your live account .. or can u freely copy it from x360 -> PC -> x360... In theory not have to pay for live arcade games if someone already bought (downloaded) it?

And to add to this note.. Some people such as myself. have purchased a VGA cable and enjoy playing 360 on our pc monitors.. since my 360 is inch's away from my pc.. this unit is a great idea..

Does not work. Arcade titles are linked to the profile they were purchased on. Basically, when you purchase them, some data gets added to your profile file stating you own that content. Moving a full package to someone elses 360 will only result in it being in demo mode.

chuckthefuk · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:20:00 PM »

Q1: How long of a cable can I use to connect my device?
A1: In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).

http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5/

QUOTE(newf @ Apr 7 2006, 05:46 PM)

this is a great idea and I applaud them for it. I would have rather had seen a green matching light if I were to be picky.

My computer resides in the room above my 360....now all I need is a really long usb cable and I can leave the 360 where it is all the time. Cool.

A docking station would be cool as well, but this is still great.

DaGamePimp · « **Reply #36 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:41:00 PM »

Very Cool indeed but has anybody considered that M$ might be able to detect such devices and disable them with future firmware updates ?
Example : 360 system check discovers there is 300gig of space available on what is supposed to be the factory hard drive ...

---DGP---

matt57 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:43:00 PM »

So what all will this let noobs, like myself, do??? can we transfer mp3's, videos, and pics or is it limited to just dumping gamesaves etc..... also won't this be a way of scamming gamerpoints???

loserkid182 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:09:00 PM »

QUOTE(DaGamePimp @ Apr 7 2006, 10:12 PM)

Very Cool indeed but has anybody considered that M$ might be able to detect such devices and disable them with future firmware updates ?
Example : 360 system check discovers there is 300gig of space available on what is supposed to be the factory hard drive ...
---DGP---

It would still be a 20gb drive, but you can move files to and from it, (move Tomb Raider demo to PC and then copy PGR3 demo to 360 HDD)

uvajay · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:46:00 PM »

Will it be possible to transfer my backups of Xbox1 saves to the 360 with this or the other HD read/write devices?

Angerwound · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:51:00 PM »

DaGamePimp · « **Reply #41 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:16:00 PM »

QUOTE(loserkid182 @ Apr 7 2006, 11:16 PM)

It would still be a 20gb drive, but you can move files to and from it, (move Tomb Raider demo to PC and then copy PGR3 demo to 360 HDD)

Yeah I get the concept but my point is that who can say for sure if M$ will be able to detect it ... ?

---DGP---

LESTAT · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:56:00 PM »

holy smokes AWESOME!!

man lets the hacking begin.. cuz ya know this just opened the door big time!!

overall even if it never gets hacked its still a wicked idea!

now if i can only get my 100gig 7200 RPM SATA Laptop hard drive to work on the 360 that would be the icing on the cake!!

Roupus · « **Reply #43 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:14:00 PM »

Great Job Datel! One question though will you be able to copy your gamer pictures and themes back and forth and between other 360 users?

InsaneNutter · « **Reply #44 on:** April 07, 2006, 04:42:00 PM »

QUOTE(LESTAT @ Apr 7 2006, 10:27 PM)

now if i can only get my 100gig 7200 RPM SATA Laptop hard drive to work on the 360 that would be the icing on the cake!!

Even if you could do that would you actually be able to fill up anywhere near 100gb? unless mp3's coould be copied across like this... even then that would be a lot of music

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