ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Is Microsoft planning to drop its overpriced Xbox 360 Memory Units in favor of more affordable USB mass storage devices? According to documentation obtained by Joystiq, the answer is yes. Currently the only external storage solution for the Xbox 360 is the Microsoft-produced Memory Unit, a relatively expensive way to add up to 512MB of storage to your console. That could all change this spring, according to Joystiq's information, when the Xbox 360 receives an update that will allow standard USB storage devices to function as Xbox 360 storage. According to the documentation, the update will allow consoles to recognize USB drives from 1GB to 16GB, formatting them with an Xbox 360 system partition of 512MB, with the remainder of the space used to store game saves, DLC, Xbox Live Arcade titles, and even disc-based games, which can be played from the drive as long as you have the original disc inserted in the console. While this seems like it could be a good way to get around paying through the nose for an overpriced Xbox 360 hard drive upgrade, Joystiq points out that only two devices can be registered to a console at a time, for a grand total of 32GB of additional storage. If this proves to be true, it's an interesting and cost-effective solution to add a few more gigs of storage space for those of us rapidly filling up their original Xbox 360 hard drives. We've contacted Microsoft for comment on this rumor, and will update should any new information arise. source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Dont really see the point. But I suppose its works out cheaper for new Arcade owners. A lot cheaper infact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Why 16, why not 120? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Why 16, why not 120? Isnt it obvious? Its cause they are selling 120 GB HDD. 20GB is no longer a concern for them, its practically a Memory card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMNTR Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Dont really see the point. It's good if you want to carry over saves to a friend's place or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 It's good if you want to carry over saves to a friend's place or something. +demos, videos and (DLC's ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apextwin Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Its like what we call a Dog Biscuit ..A small treat to pacify hordes of dumbf**ks .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Dont really see the point. But I suppose its works out cheaper for new Arcade owners. A lot cheaper infact. +1 until they allow you to install the game on it, then it would be different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 You can install games on it. AFAIK. @apex. Being an a**hole first thing in the morning is your thing or are you making a special effort for us today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 You can install games on it. AFAIK. @apex. Being an a**hole first thing in the morning is your thing or are you making a special effort for us today? Then i am happy, i think its the move in the right direction, no matter how small it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty2857068 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 nope i dont think u cant they will make it mandatory to install games on the hard disk so that they can sell hard disks any one wanna bet on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Batman_ Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 wow finally some good decision by M$.... we dont need to spend hell lot of money for mem cards and HDD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridenthawk Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Guess my 1 TB HD wont be of any use here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty2857068 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 it aint gonna support usb flash installs coz the speed of the flash may complicate loading times and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 nope i dont think u cant they will make it mandatory to install games on the hard disk so that they can sell hard disks any one wanna bet on that selling hard disk wont work because if you install the game on one console,you cant play it on another console,you will have to install it again so it doesnt matter! btw! if installing is possible it would be real AWSOMENESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 selling hard disk wont work because if you install the game on one console,you cant play it on another console,you will have to install it again so it doesnt matter! Thats not it, he said installs won't be allowed on usb storage so that MS can still continue to sell more hard disks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think I recall Aaron Greeberg saying USB is the future of video game media. They might just start selling games on flash drives. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think I recall Aaron Greeberg saying USB is the future of video game media. They might just start selling games on flash drives.peace That would be great, they can then give competition to blu ray format, also that means no more SCRATCHED discs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 if installs are not allowed and its just for save datas memory unit will be much more better as these save datas doesnt comprise more than 2mb Giving games in USB will be freaging awsome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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