Topic: Xbox 360 HDD Transfer Cable in the Wild (Read 753 times)

dogdirt2000 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2007, 07:22:00 PM »

i believe there was an interview a few weeks ago with one of the guys from MS, where he said you can call MS up for a FREE transfer cable if you need one with the Elite. Now, whether or not MS will stand by that is another matter - from what i have heard a lot of ppl have been struggling to get a decent response from MS customer support that doesn't sound like it came from someone with less than 3 brain cells. SIGH! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Mr Invader · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2007, 08:24:00 PM »

heres some useful info, that we might have overlooked concerning the data transfer. Taken from xbscene herself.

QUOTE

In announcing the Japanese launch of the 120 GB Xbox 360 hard drive, a Microsoft Japan press release revealed some additional information about migration of content: most notably, that the data from two 20 GB drives cannot be combined onto one 120 GB drive.

I've translated the pertinent part of the press release:
* You can only move data from the 20GB Hard Disk to the 120 GB Hard Disk. Transferring data in the other direction, or any other combination, is not possible.
* Any data stored on the 120 GB hard disk will be automatically deleted.
* Any data stored on the 20 GB hard disk will be automatically deleted after it is moved over.
* You cannot put the data from two or more 20 GB hard disks onto one 120 GB hard disk. If you attempt to move multiple drives, only the last one you move will be stored.
* Once you move the data over, it cannot be placed back on the original hard disk.

QUOTE(soul-assassin @ Apr 20 2007, 05:26 PM)

I think you're misunderstanding what I was trying to say. The point I'm trying to make is that it looks like the cable IS included with the Elite, contrary to the original post in this thread. And that this particular cable, from what I see looks like it pulls double duty not only for audio, but as the transfer cable from old 20gig to new 120gig HDs. I guess we'll all find out next week.

oooh, doubt it. VERY much doubt it. These are some up-close images of the cable "in question"

IPB Image

edit: sorry that the pictures are so big, they were the first ones i found

BoNg420 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:24:00 PM »

the cable comes with the new HDD, im not gonna opent it though, im selling it on ebay or returning it.

(IMG:http://memberuploads.xbox-scene.com/uploads/2007_04_21/04_54_24_IMG_2213.JPG)

(IMG:http://memberuploads.xbox-scene.com/uploads/2007_04_21/04_54_44_IMG_2228.JPG)

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=599167

troyBORG · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:57:00 PM »

I got the 120GB HDD also.

And i checked and yes the official Microsoft adapter will work with Xport (atleast).

I would try to 120gb but it is in my 360 right now.

It took about 1hr and 30min to transfer all my data.

eatshitanddie · « **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2007, 11:20:00 AM »

The Cable is obviously USB.

(IMG:http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3639/ahahahaqb6.png)

HaHa, that was your pic u sent me TroyBorg..

lol i feel awkward.

This post has been edited by eatshitanddie: Apr 21 2007, 06:20 PM

Mr Invader · « **Reply #35 on:** April 21, 2007, 08:47:00 PM »

Dang, you guys beat me to it. I just saw the 120gb at BB.

At least we know its 100% for real. Now theres just the question of it coming with the 360 elite. I hope they've revised the elite accessories so it does.

edit: does anyone know if they added it to the 360 elite package, or how i can buy one seperately?

This post has been edited by Mr Invader: Apr 22 2007, 03:50 AM

soul-assassin · « **Reply #36 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:16:00 AM »

I was wondering the same thing so I e-mailed Xbox support. The official response is bend over and buy one seperately.

Hello!

Thank you for writing Xbox Customer Support!

I do apologize for the inconvenience. I understand that you want to know if the migration cable that will be use to transfer files from the xbox 360 Hard drive to the Hard drive of the xbox 360 Elite will be included in the package. Unfortunately, the cable will be sold separately from the xbox 360 Elite package. The package includes the following:
- A 120 GB hard drive
- One high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port
- One high definition (HD) cable
- A premium black finish on the console
- One black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
- One black Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

For further assistance, please don't hesitate to write back or call Xbox Phone Support at your earliest convenience, and we will be happy to help you.

Xbox Customer Support Hotline: 1-800-4MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269)
International (direct dial to U.S.): 425-635-7180
Hearing Impaired (TDD device): 1-866-740-9269 or 425-635-7102
Hours of operation (every day):
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. Eastern Time
6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Pacific Time

To expedite service, please provide Service Request Number <xxxxxxxxx> when you call.

Good News! You may link your console to your Windows Live ID, and check repair status online at the web site: http://service.xbox.com

Sincerely,
Nicka
Xbox Customer Care Team

This post has been edited by soul-assassin: Apr 22 2007, 02:18 PM

umop-apisdn · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:39:00 PM »

Microsoft should have just placed a normal A-B type USB plug in all the 120GB HDDs for transfer. Everyone with a computer would have the cable already. Then they would provide the software on their site like they do with the BC updates.

But I guess that would've been too easy.

This post has been edited by umop-apisdn: Apr 22 2007, 09:40 PM

ben1989 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:00 PM »

QUOTE(89c4l98 @ Apr 20 2007, 03:28 PM)

I dont have this problem

ooooooooo is that the 56"er lol i have that telly

ferrari_rulz_02 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:08:00 PM »

QUOTE(umop-apisdn @ Apr 23 2007, 06:10 AM)

Microsoft should have just placed a normal A-B type USB plug in all the 120GB HDDs for transfer. Everyone with a computer would have the cable already. Then they would provide the software on their site like they do with the BC updates.

But I guess that would've been too easy.

would that work though? the hard drives are SATA, not USB

druidknight · « **Reply #40 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:07:00 PM »

I just finished installing my 120GB Hard Drive and was wondering if anyone else who has one has noticed a speed increase in load times? I mainly tested Live Arcade titles. I first noticed it when chosing Arcade Games and the count of available titles pops up. It counted them up significantly faster, normally I can read the numbers as it checks the drive, but now it counts faster than I can read jumping from 1 to 31 titles in 2 seconds. I also tested the recent mini golf demo and the load screens between holes was noticably faster as well. I don't know if this is due to the drive model, or if maybe a defrag was performed during the data transfer session, but it IS a noticable difference. Maybe someone can investigate this further.

Note, before doing the data transfer to the 120GB I used my xport 360 to create an image of my original 20GB drive and then once the transfer was complete I used the xport to re-image my 20GB drive back to the condition before transfer. So I am now able to swap the 20GB drive back onto the 360 and use it as it was if I need to and I used this to test the speed difference. It takes the 20GB 7 or 8 seconds to count up 25 arcade titles and the 120GB takes only 2 seconds to count 31 titles (some demos and videos are installed on the new drive during the transfer session).

ferrari_rulz_02 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 24, 2007, 03:24:00 PM »

QUOTE(druidknight @ Apr 23 2007, 12:38 PM)

I just finished installing my 120GB Hard Drive and was wondering if anyone else who has one has noticed a speed increase in load times? I mainly tested Live Arcade titles. I first noticed it when chosing Arcade Games and the count of available titles pops up. It counted them up significantly faster, normally I can read the numbers as it checks the drive, but now it counts faster than I can read jumping from 1 to 31 titles in 2 seconds. I also tested the recent mini golf demo and the load screens between holes was noticably faster as well. I don't know if this is due to the drive model, or if maybe a defrag was performed during the data transfer session, but it IS a noticable difference. Maybe someone can investigate this further.

well its good to ehar that it is faster. the 20gig model was starting to get on my nerves as it was taking so long.

i think the speed might be due to different brands. wait and see i guess, if yours slows down, then we know its because of fragmentation

razor1394 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 20, 2007, 12:02:00 PM »

Did anyone try this with Xplorer360? I tried with the 20GB which was empty (didn't know that until I read that it was emptied after transfer here) on Virtualbox with USB host (I run Sabayonlinux) and it detects and installs it. Xplorer360 however, hangs when opening it. It seems that the cable contains a Jmicron controller, at least accordingly to Linux.

According to MS the HDD/cable/PC may get damaged when connecting the transfer cable and X360 HDD to a PC. It's bs right?

JAYNO20 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 23, 2007, 07:37:00 PM »

I'd like to know this too... it looks like in theory this cord should work with xplorer360, but who knows...

Dim7 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2008, 04:40:00 AM »

Did anyone try this with Xplorer360?

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