People seems to have been experiencing this problem of scratches around their disc ever since the xbox kinext 360 released. As it turned out in the former case, it was your xbox. Select the games on demand game, and then select delete. Wikipedia, has a great section devoted solely to the problems suffered by xbox 360 owners, which you can find here. What happens when you put a xbox 360 game disc in a dvd. Turning the console while the disc is running is a sure way to accomplish this scratch. You definitely will want to send it in for a repair which you can do here.
I borrowed a copy of halo 3 from my friend, and while it was on i moved the xbox, now there are 2 rings around the disc. Jan 17, 2016 the xbox 360 was released a decade ago, back when some guy named bill gates still worked at the company. The dvd drive used in the xbox 360 did not have any safeguards to stop discs becoming unchucked. Ready up for combat with this tournamentgrade arcade stick built with premium sanwa hardware components. Besides dvdvideo films, keep cases are very common with most video. The xbox 360 has a dvd drive inside for playing game discs. Make sure you check out or console service guide also in regards to the specific disc drive issue, i just want to make sure that you had your console placed horizontally, as positioning it vertically or moving the console with a disc. The answer is no, but if you want to see the exceptions, read ahead. Think i can get them to fix my xbox and replace my discs. As if the red ring of death wasnt already a frequently discussed part of xbox 360 lore that microsoft would rather avoid discussing, bubbling to the surface is another issue weve been hearing. Take the disc to the sink and hold it under the warm water with one hand while firmly rubbing the disc with two fingers of the other hand. There are three motors inside the xbox 360 disc drive. Whatever the reason behind the issue, the subsequent segment deals with how to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 so that you can go along with the repair yourself by following the simple, stepbystep guidelines laid out below.
Get a ubicollectibles 30cmhigh specialized flare agent figurine, book of lithographs featuring art from the game, a map of washington, d. As you dry, avoid using circular strokes and instead wipe from the center of the disc to the outside or you might scratch it more. Before you sit down to disassemble your xbox 360, you need to gather a few tools. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested by marcus yam 25 march 2009 the xbox 360s hardware failures are a widely publicized fact, but few know that its more than just the red ring of. You can buy them, but they also used to offer it as a. I actually had a similar problem on one of the early 360 models where discs would be spinning in the tray when ejected. A while back, i discovered that rock band 2 was cracked. Spinning a disc up is kinda cool with all the dvd drives guts exposed. The first step you should take towards unreadable disc on xbox 360 repair is to carefully read the xbox 360 repair guide. Xbox 360 is a gaming console and it is invented by microsoft.
Does any one here knows how i could fix my xbox 360. Xbox 360 kinect may be scratching, damaging, eating and. Its not that bad since not much data is stored on that part, as you can see the data is closed before the spot it is scratching, but it occasionally scratches the bottom of the disc too. Xbox one disc error showing as xbox 360 disc microsoft. As the disc was spinning, it wouldnt hold securely in place and therefore would get scratched. Am i endagering my xbox360 by using a chipped disc. Jun 11, 2018 the answer is no, but if you want to see the exceptions, read ahead. For a while there was problems with the xbox 360 scratching discs. Iv and received it on april 30th, and since the first time i put it in.
Its main function is to spin the disc inside the drive continuosly during game play or movie viewing. Microsoft may still face xbox 360 disc scratching class. To play this disc, please insert in an xbox 360 console. We have a few xbox consoles that like to do this dont recognize the disc crap at work as well. If you need to fix a scratched xbox game, first, rinse the disc with warm water and dry it with a microfiber cloth. There are also other issues that arise with the console.
If you have burnt cds and noticed the difference in color on those, that is kind of the same contrast. However, many of the issues can be identified by a series of glowing red lights flashing on the face of the console. How to fix a cracked game disc xbox wii playstation youtube. My xbox does not want to read my disc and i do not want to send it to microsoft because i do not have any protection on it so if any one could help please do so thanks. If you look at the bottom of the disc in the right light you can tell a color difference in the opaqueness of the disc. What happens when you put a xbox 360 disc into a dvd player. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without. Note youll still need the disc in the drive, but it will attempt to read data from the hard drive instead of the disc, making it generally faster and quieter. The xbox 360 was released a decade ago, back when some guy named bill gates still worked at the company. I was suprised and happy to find out that when you place an order for these, you will get 2 game holders in 1 package, which means you can hold up to 20 games, 10 games each with each holder. In order to play this console xbox 360 game, you need to install one console game running software known as emulator. Sep 08, 2016 what happens when you put a xbox 360 disc into a dvd player. This is has caused a great deal of disc scratches, though not the type of cracking problem described here. Youll need to be able to know how to take apart your xbox and extract the individual disc drive.
The tray should stop ajar for a few seconds before the machine composes itself and continues to retract the tray. At present, only the following burners support this function. This 360 message is the new your disc maybe damaged or dirty. Also, make sure you burn at 2x or close as possible so your game is readable and doesnt skip. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested toms guide. Contact microsoft if still under warranty and it still continues to scratch the discs. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without getting. The issue is that there is a magnet inside that gets knocked out of place sometimes.
This tutorial will show you how to disassemble your dvd disc drive to make the proper repairs. You can even play on xbox live without a single problem. Go to the microsoft store and download a game demo or other content that is approximately the same size as the games on demand title. The console acts as if theres nothing in the drive even though the disc for whatever game im trying to play is. Once your game disc is cracked the only way to really fix it is to prevent it from traveling further.
The microsoft game disc exchange program applies only to games published by microsoft and is subject to availability. Ive been finding these little cracks on a few of my xbox 360 discs right in the center ring and its game that i havent touched for while. How to fix your xbox 360s broken dvd disc drive wonderhowto. What happens when you put a xbox 360 game into a xbox one x duration. The xbox 360 video game console is subject to a number of technical problems and failures that can render it unusable. Oct 06, 2011 how to fix an xbox 360 disc thats not spinning. For xbox 360 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled prevention of cracking discs. Pay extra attention to the instructions and graphics that lay out the particulars and procedures for dismantling and reassembling the console. Thus, they have to be carefully balanced to avoid doing damage. Premium quality design officially represents your favorite team. Xbox 360 disc drive spindle motor failure ausgamestore.
The easiest way to verify this is to open up your xbox 360 and take a look inside your dvd drive. What happened was because the xbox 360 didnt have a mechanism to keep the disc in place. The xbox 360 does not secure the disc like most game consoles do. Dec, 2005 the utility runs on a pc, apparently, but xbox 360 dvds are incompatible with pc dvd drives. How much can you say about plastic xbox 360 game holders, they work great and fit nicely in my area i have made for my xbox 360. They actually grind the surface down a little and then coat it with clear glue to fill any cracks. Reboot the xbox and the drive should function normally. Not sure why, but my xbox 360 seems to be scratching the outer sides of the disc. If your xbox 360 console cant play a disc, first try using the xbox disc drive solution to resolve the problem. Sep 28, 2012 ive been finding these little cracks on a few of my xbox 360 discs right in the center ring and its game that i havent touched for while. A keep case or polybox is a type of packaging, most commonly used with dvds and sometimes cds. For this reason, most of the peoples think that, in microsofts operating systems can easily play these xbox 360 games but it is not true.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to fix the rod red ring of death on your malfunctioning xbox 360. Hey scyro, very sorry to hear about what is going on with your xbox ones disc drive. Im unsure exactly why this works, but my best tech head says that the controller for the drive gets into a bit of a tizzy and doesnt realize that the laser is incorrectly. Has anyone else experienced game disc discoloration. Xbox one x ignoring 360 discs so ive basically been unable to play any of my physical xbox 360 games o my xbox one x for the past month or so. Brand your xbox 360 console with your favorite mlb team logo. Xbox 2020 is an initiative that will show off monthly news regarding the xbox series x as holiday 2020 approaches, microsoft prepares for the launch of its xbox series x game console. The latest in nextgen news involves a new initiative that will see xbox make monthly official. It happens every time with tiger woods and about half the time with pdz. Fixing the xbox 360 game disc so that it will spin can be done by cleaning the disc.
Easytoswap design lets you replace faceplates in seconds. Jun 20, 2009 360 game disc discoloration on the bottom of the disc. Discs in any optical disk player cd, dvd, bluray spin at a very high rpm. Since the code wont run on an xbox 360, users have to create an image of an original disc then. If the game is published by another company, contact that company for its policy regarding exchanging discs. If your xbox 360 game disk is damaged and cannot be read on your.
It was a rock band disc with a very small crack through the little hole in the center of the disc. Select games and apps, and then select the games on demand game that doesnt play. Many people, as i have seen assume that it is possible to run an xbox 360 disc on an xbox one. Mar 25, 2009 xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested by marcus yam 25 march 2009 the xbox 360s hardware failures are a widely publicized fact, but few know that its more than just the red ring of. Thats when a movement unseats the disc and it collides with the optical pickup unit. Xbox one games, translucent green, left handed case, the xbox one logo is.
Is it possible to just go to eb games and get the scratches buffered out. Ive been getting messages saying something like to play this disc, please insert in an xbox 360 console when i try to play tiger woods 2006 and pdz. The only official mlb licensed faceplates for your xbox 360. Apr 16, 2007 as if the red ring of death wasnt already a frequently discussed part of xbox 360 lore that microsoft would rather avoid discussing, bubbling to the surface is another issue weve been hearing. The utility runs on a pc, apparently, but xbox 360 dvds are incompatible with pc dvd drives. Aug 03, 2018 hello david, this message is shown when a xbox 360 game is not yet on the backwards compatible list, after checking this list my self call of duty black ops 3 xbox 360 is not yet on the list. Razer dragon ball fighterz atrox arcade stick for xbox one. Image courtesy of xbox 360 fanboy it isnt the first time microsoft has been sued over discscratching issues, but an illinois man has filed a new lawsuit against the company over three.
Dirt and debris from game discs being played can build up on the disc spindle over time. The xbox 360 game emulation scene pretty young, just about 5 years old. How to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 tech spirited. This can increase the friction of the disc spindle so that it will not turn a game disc when inserted. I generally keep the game that ive been playing the most installed on my xbox and uninstall games i havent played in a while to keep space free.
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