What can you do with a flashed Xbox 360 DVD drive?

Want to play burned games on your Xbox 360? In order to play backups, you will need to flash your Xbox 360’s DVD drive so that it is running custom firmware. This will allow the drive to read discs that have been burned, and proper flashing still allows you to connect to Xbox Live.

How do I play a DVD R on Xbox 360?

You don’t need any special software or hardware to play DVDs on your Xbox 360 console. Simply insert a DVD into the disc drive and turn on the console. The DVD automatically starts to play.

How do I transfer Xbox 360 games from disc to computer?

Best Answer:

  1. There are a few ways to backup Xbox 360 games on PC.
  2. One way is to use a program like XBOX Backup Creator to create an image of the game disc.
  3. You can then burn that image to a CD or DVD and play it on your PC.
  4. Another way is to use a program like XBCopy to copy the game files to your PC.

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.

Where is the Xbox 360 key for the DVD drive?

Every Xbox 360 has a special key that is stored on the DVD drive, and the motherboard. 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.

What DVD drive does the Xbox 360 come with?

Xbox 360’s come with different DVD drive models. Mine came with a LiteOn DG-16D2S-09C, with firmware 83850C. I found this out by opening up my Xbox 360 and looking at the label that is on top of the drive.

How do I extract 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.