Can I use Xbox 360 DVD drive in PC?

Can I use Xbox 360 DVD drive in PC?

You won’t be able to use that as a PC DVD drive, though. You should definitely send some of the parts to me, though. I need a few RF boards, and depending on the model of that 360, some heatsinks and DVD drives.

Can I swap Xbox 360 disc drives?

The Xbox 360 is designed so that the DVD drive works only with the particular game console it is installed in. Replacing a defective DVD drive with a replacement DVD drive does not work, since the replacement has a different DVD drive key, which the game console won’t accept.

How do I rip an Xbox 360 game disc to my computer?

How to Extract an ISO File From an XBox 360 Disc

1. A green LED on your PC will indicate corect hardware operation. Turn on the computer and log in.
2. Place a Xbox 360 disc in the disc tray to begin begin reading your ISO file. Push the “Eject” button on your disc drive and insert your 360 game.
3. Things You’ll Need. Computer.

Can you play Xbox 360 discs with Xenia?

Note: Xenia works with both ISOs of disc-based games and digitally-distributed XBLA files. If it’s a disc-based game, you should select either its ISO file or the folder where the ISO’s files are extracted. If it’s an XBLA game, you should point the requester to its folder and select its main executable file, with a “.

Can an Xbox 360 Play Blu Ray?

Xbox 360 was the seventh-generation video game console that was released back in 2005, which directly competed with Sony’s Playstation 3 (PS3) and Nintendo’s Wii. Nevertheless, Xbox 360 doesn’t play Blu-ray just as the PS3 does. So, does Xbox 360 play DVDs? Yes, Xbox 360 could only play DVDs, CDs, and HD DVDs.

Why won’t my Xbox 360 read a disc?

The major contributing factor to a disc read error is a dirty optical lens (the one that your Xbox 360 laser passes through to read the disc itself). If there is dirt or dust on the laser lens, your system will eventually fail to read the game disc.

What is the Xbox 360 DVD firmware key used for?

This key is used to prevent modification to the console. In order to flash a custom drive firmware, use an ODE, or replace the DVD drive, you must first obtain the key from the original DVD drive. This is a guide on how to extract the Xbox 360 DVD firmware key using household items.

Can I use any model of DVD drive for Xbox 360?

You can indeed use any model of DVD drive found in the Xbox 360’s as long as the DVD key on the drive matches the DVD key on the motherboard; if the keys don’t match, your console won’t boot games.

Which Xbox 360 motherboard do I need to access Xbox Live?

If you wish to access Xbox Live, your best bet of keeping your console from getting banned is to use the model of DVD drive that originally came with that console. Here is the list of Xbox 360 motherboards. Generally the motherboard DVD drive pair goes something like this. Xenon — Hitachi, Toshiba, or Philips model drive

How do I get the phatkey from the DVD drive?

Click on the PhatKey button, this will extract the firmware and the key from the DVD drive. Once you have clicked on the PhatKey button there will be a series of on screen prompts. I had to run through the process several times before I got the hang of it. I’d recommend working with an extra set of hands to help.