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I don't have a transfer cable so this was how I moved everything to the 120GB one. My 20GB still has most of my files except for the few that have to be moved because they don't allow copying. I have all my profiles and saves back on my MU. So if Microsoft kills the HDD with the update I will only lose stuff I can redownload.

I know some people think this only is for memory cards, but knowing MS this will kill these HDDs as well. There has to be a way MS can tell they are not legit. The weird thing about mine is it looks completely real with the 120GB logo and everything. If it wasn't for the Xbox 1 thing and really looking closely at the torx screws I would never have known it was fake. I've thought about emailing the guy that sold it to me, but it probably isn't worth it for $60. You only pay $60 for something that sells for $130 you have to expect something like this. Lesson learned.

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Of course there is. Virtually all of the cloned HDDs have the same internal serial number on them. I'm sure they could just ban "that one drive" and it would take care of 90+% of the 'fake' drives out there.

Like you said, paying half-price for something off of eBay or other auction house, you're almost guaranteed to be getting into some shady waters. I was lucky enough to get a legit 120GB drive as a X-Mas present shortly after they were released, so at least I know I'm safe. :)

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it is one thing to purchase but the datel MUs are on sale at best buy in the xbox 360 accessories.

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Well, congrats. You all made me so paranoid about the HDD I bought off ebay last fall that I broke out my copy of Halo for the first time in six years. It works, so I guess I'm okay. :D

In other news, I just noticed that there's a new featured area called "Coming Soon". It tells of this week's upcoming XBLA games and some DLC that I think is out already (at least for the PS3) for Dirt. What I found interesting is that a University Collection for the Avatars is coming. Like many of you, I've never been a fan of buying clothes and stuff for an avatar, but if they represent the Big 12 (and keep things reasonable), at least pinata and I will be making purchases there. :up:

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Yeah I popped in Halo 1 & 2 and despite playing 3 other games after that they remain at the top of my recently played list. :(

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:up: Looks like the new update will break out the music add-ons to a music store, and allow for previews right there.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/xb...-news-section/

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Let's see if I can be in the first wave this time...

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Good news for us, but not what Pixy wants since it likely won't clean up the common area on the dash or the website.

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I wish they would fix the notifications option. There are some games where i want the achievments to pop up, but I dont want to be constantly notified of who's on Live at the moment. They need to have those two options separated.

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Yep. I've been wanting that for a while. There should be two options:
1. Friend Notification - on/off
2. Achievement Notification - on/off

Then they can lose the "show during videos" option since the above two would cover everything.

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I've got a Microsoft Points card question and figured I should ask here instead of starting a new thread.

I bought a 1600 Points Card last night at Target, the cashier rung it up, I paid and left. This morning I entered the code on my XBox and it told me it was an invalid code. I checked what I had entered against what it said on the card, and it was the same.

The card says "This card has no value until activated at the register." Did the cashier need to do anything beside swipe it?

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I've had this happen once. I just went back to Target with the receipt and the card and they swapped it for a new one. When they swipe the card, that is what is supposed to initiate the activation, I do believe.

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I decided to try entering it at Xbox.com and it worked there. So maybe my Xbox was just having an off morning. The important thing is I'll be able to play some Abbey Road tonight.

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Completely agree. The lack of this option is very annoying, and seems like it would be simple to implement.

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Did everyone get one of those Microsoft Live Rewards trial surveys to see if you can participate?

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Everyone? Not me... :( Did anyone?

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Not me either. :(

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not me :(

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nope :down:

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I did..

"You will be informed as to whether you have been accepted into the program on or before November 6, 2009."

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nyet

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Nada.

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Nein

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No.

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Microsoft Planning Blu-ray Xbox 360 Add-on

It seems Microsoft hasn't given up on adding high-definition disc movie playback to the Xbox 360.

In an interview with Gizmodo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was asked if we'll ever see a Xbox 360 with a built in Blu-ray disc drive.

"Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there—you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories," said Ballmer

"I think the future of movies is on-demand actually, as opposed to via distribution on physical media. So we're just going to keep driving forward and try to make [Xbox 360] the best overall entertainment experience, and not just gaming."

Whoops, looks like this is another case of Steve letting information slip out a little too early. Microsoft quickly tried to cover Ballmer's statement saying, "Our solution for HD quality video on an Xbox 360 is coming this fall with Zune Video and 1080p instant-on HD streaming. As far as our future plans are concerned, we're not ready to comment.

Microsoft previously supported the now extinct HD-DVD format by releasing a drive add-on in November 2006.

Ballmer earlier this year mispoke during a conference in Chicago, saying a 'new' Xbox 360 was coming next year. He would later retract his statement, telling IGN, "I confused the issue with my poorly chosen words. There is no news in my comments," said Ballmer.

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I still have my HD-dvd thingy hooked in since there's a hand full of HDdvd titles that still aren't out on blu-ray, and the few that are, aren't worth price, I'm looking at you Bourne trilogy...

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:lol:

Yeah... my HD-DVD drive is essentially my Bourne-HD-DVD drive.

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I did, I was starting to think it was spam since no one else mentioned it on here. Since it did not ask for any personal information I figured I was alright. Hopefully with others not getting it yet I have a good chance of getting in :)

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Well it loks like Avatar 2 just came out :) Apparently the achievements for Backyard Football can be completed within a 15 minute quarter and they pop up in-game and not at the end like some Madden ones do. Have it on Gamefly and seeing as how there should be a quick turnaround time should get it right away.

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yeah I got 1k in about 20minutes...first in the world baby! :)

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Was it to your account or your email address?

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email address

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Guess not:

PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360

"Today has seen several reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed a Blu-ray drive accessory for the Xbox 360. The purported revelation came from a Gizmodo interview, during which Ballmer said that 360 owners wanting a Blu-ray player could purchase "Blu-ray drives as accessories."

Clearing the air, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) has gone on the record saying that the company has "no plans" for a 360 Blu-ray drive, adding that Ballmer was actually referring to Blu-ray drives for PCs. Hryb reiterates -- as did Ballmer -- that the main push for the Xbox 360 will be streaming media, noting specifically that the upcoming Dashboard update will bring instant 1080p streaming, a feature of the Zune Video Marketplace."

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Just got my dashboard update. Can't wait to play around with it!

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I just got the E 68 error message twice. WTF is E 68? Is this a bad sign that my 360 is gonna die on me? I better not cause i just bought this 360 a few months ago :(

It's now working. I unplugged everything and now it runs fine.

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The e68 error on your Xbox 360 is caused by a hard drive/HDD problem.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Xbox-Error...ips&id=2340222

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So did I, can't wait to take it for a spin.

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E68 Error Code Explained:

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Last.fm is going to be pretty cool as an alternative source for music while I clean. I loved the picture slideshow on The Beatles station.

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Last.fm is going to be great for me when I'm working out on the treadmill. Just listened to The Who on the Beatles station.