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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:21 pm Post subject:
I know their are other large games people are trying to burn, but I have burnt Ninja Gaiden on a regular DVD by deleting the foreign language files. The files named ****_f.*** can all be deleted & the game still plays exactly as it would from the original disc
realmccloy, my samsung has only read 1 brand of DVD+R. Maybe you should try a DVD- disc. Even the manufactureres website says it is a DVD-R drive. I made over 10 coasters until I decided to switch & have not had a problem since
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 1:56 pm Post subject:
I haven't located any DVD9 media that is -R yet. But, I got rid of my xbox that had the samsung anyway, and I also got rid of my spare samsung. I now have all Phillips drives.
If I get time this weekend I am going to try to do the DL Burn again.
later man
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davey Xbox-HQ Experienced
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:44 pm Post subject: i've heard horror stories about installing a dvd dl drive
if i bought a dl drive what would i have to go thru to get it working
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:57 am Post subject: Re: i've heard horror stories about installing a dvd dl driv
davey wrote:
if i bought a dl drive what would i have to go thru to get it working
I think there are two issues to be considered...
1. Media compatibility. I truly believe that, while not insurmountable, will be more problematic than your regular blank DVDs. That is to say, the Xbox DVD drive will probably be even pickier about the DL DVD and the way it's burned. This is in addition to the extreme price difference between regular DVDs and DL DVDs... you won't want many coasters!
2. Software issues. You'll need to make sure your burning software can handle burning DL DVD ISOs. In theory, the latest version of Nero should do the job. I have heard reports of success, but also there are many DL coasters out there.
I'd recommend holding off on purchasing one unless you consider yourself a pioneer ("Early Adopter/Adaptor"). A very small percentage of games require a DL DVD anyway. In the coming months DL DVD burners will likely become better & cheaper, blank media will become much cheaper, and the software more reliable. _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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rs6_n2o Xbox-Hq Genius Xbox Version: XBOX V1.0 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:23 am Post subject:
hey what is the best choice out of the 3 dvd drives for the xbox cause my thomson got screwed up when i wasnt here. i think that the van helsing dvd f**ked it up for some reason because everything worked and then my bro called me and said none of the games work. the van helsing dvd has some "special xbox content". does anyone know what couldve happened. _________________ XBOX
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:28 am Post subject:
The Samsung is the most sought-after, but I've found the Phillips to be pretty good. The Thomson frustrates me. When I try to flash my chip, I often have to try the disc repeatedly before it finally recognizes it! _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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rs6_n2o Xbox-Hq Genius Xbox Version: XBOX V1.0 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:57 am Post subject:
the thomson i had read my dvd rw perfectly and its the cheapest one. i got my xbox about 2 months after it came out and it lasted that long. im gonna buy it from THEMODGOD.COM (kick ass website) _________________ XBOX
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:53 am Post subject:
rs6_n2o wrote:
the thomson i had read my dvd rw perfectly and its the cheapest one. i got my xbox about 2 months after it came out and it lasted that long. im gonna buy it from THEMODGOD.COM (kick ass website)
If RealMcCloy sells 'em on his website (www.themodgod.com ), I'd definitely buy it from him. Support those that support you! I hadn't seen them on his website, but I wasn't really looking for him. In a reply to your other post (I think it was your post), I'd suggested www.xboxrepairguide.com, but get it from RealMcCloy if you can! _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:14 am Post subject:
Hey RM, I know ur a busy guy. I was wondering if u could recomend a DVD burner....one that is decent in price, and that can cover everything...if there isnt one to cover eveything, maybe there is one to cover most then? Well let me know....thanks man.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:27 am Post subject:
Oh yea...by the way, Im not lazy. I have researched this quite a bit. Even put in a good hour at my local best buy. There are so many and they all are great....Im just looking for an opinion, because I have never owned a DVD burner. I just want to make sure I get one that is dependable. I know Sony is dependable.....but they also tend to cramp the wallet lol.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:38 am Post subject:
Slamscaper wrote:
Everyong look!!!!! at my avatar!!!!! RM did that.....isnt ir purty? haha.
S-W-E-E-T!!!
Slamscaper wrote:
I know Sony is dependable.....but they also tend to cramp the wallet lol.
True, but it's hard to go wrong with a Sony... many of their products are outstanding, most are very good, and only rarely are their products a piece of sh!t... PS2 comes to mind. The Sony DL DVD burner I saw at Best Buy was a little over $100 for internal and about $100 more for external. If the Sony is more dependable than Brand X, it'll quickly make up for the difference by creating fewer coasters. _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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Slamscaper Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: XBOX V1.0 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:52 am Post subject:
Yea Im most likely to go with the Sony DL Burner.....but then? Isnt the media cost much more?
How many movies are coming in DL nowadays. I'll most likey use the burner for movies, not games....Thats why I have the massive 250GB HD lol. Just like u Porsche! I now have 31 games backed up....and still have around 190GB left. Do I dont think I'll ever have to back a game on a DVD lol.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 4:08 am Post subject:
Slamscaper wrote:
Sony DL Burner...blah, blah, blah...Isnt the media cost much more?
Yes, I forget what RM said, but I thought it was some ridiculous amount.... like $5-6 a disc. Expensive enough that I'd cry if I got a coaster... but then again, I went to a casino here in New Orleans yesterday (where I'm attending a convention) and nearly cried at the slot machines.... put $20 in and on my second to last spin (5 cent slot machine!), I hit it lucky and ended up with a whopping $26.65. My friend dropped $800 at the craps table and didn't give it a second thought! I must cry easily!
Slamscaper wrote:
I dont think I'll ever have to back a game on a DVD lol.
That's what I said, but 700GB later, I'm burning them to DVD now. Guess I need another HDD!
Hey! I finally got my Formula One 2002 PAL Xbox game from the guy in the UK. I won it on ebay on September 10th, 2004 and I paid almost instantaneously. My wife said it arrived at home today. Oh well. better late than never! Still haven't heard from the Aussie scammer about the three Xbox games I bought from him. Guess I'll have to pick up thre phone and give him a call! _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 4:59 am Post subject:
700GB of Xbox games? shiiit! I wont even play 700 different Xbox games in my life. Is there even 700 Xbox games out now? _________________ SE Halo Xbox v1.4 :
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:49 am Post subject:
Slamscaper wrote:
700GB of Xbox games?
Well, first off, it's not ALL Xbox games
Slamscaper wrote:
Is there even 700 Xbox games out now?
I don't have an exact number for you, but www.gamefly.com lists 578 Xbox games and even thuogh it is a very extensive collection, it is certainly not ALL NTSC-US Xbox games. My list of 2004 releases alone is nearly 200 and the year ain't over. This list is mainly NTSC-US, some PAL, and a few NTSC-J games. If you were to total NTSC-US, NTSC-J, and PAL, you'd probably have around 300 or more new releases (excluding duplicates... i.e. not counting twice a game with an NTSC and a PAL version).
AND, you'll never get 700 games on 700GB. Most games are over 1GB and many are 3-4GB or more. I doubt you could even get 500 games on 700GB, but still... more than you can play in a lifetime!
Furthermore, if you share the HDD between 2 Xboxs, you may end up with a copy of a system link game on 2 drives. _________________ The World's Most Awesome Xbox 360 Room
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The Sony DL DVD burner I saw at Best Buy was a little over $100 for internal and about $100 more for external. If the Sony is more dependable than Brand X, it'll quickly make up for the difference by creating fewer coasters.
