Can Xbox 360 read Xbox discs?

Playing Original Xbox games on Xbox 360 Note Most backward compatible Original Xbox games can be played on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. However, some backward compatible Original Xbox games are only available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and won't play on Xbox 360.
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Do Xbox discs work on Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 gaming console has received updates from Microsoft from its launch in 2005 until November 2007 that enable it to play select games from its predecessor, Xbox. The Xbox 360 launched with backward compatibility with the number of supported Xbox games varying depending on region.
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How do I get my Xbox 360 to read discs?

Xbox tries to read the disc, then opens the tray
  1. Step 1: Inspect and clean your game disc, DVD, or CD. ...
  2. Step 2: Remove, replace, or reformat USB flash drives (game discs and CDs only) ...
  3. Step 3: Check the disc's type, region, or format. ...
  4. Step 4: Try another game disc, DVD, or CD. ...
  5. Step 5: Service your console.
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Can Xbox 360 read burned discs?

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.
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Why can't Xbox read disc?

Inspect and clean the game disc.

Excessive scratches or smudges can prevent your console from reading a disc. If there are no scratches, then clean the disc. Here's how: Hold the disc by the edges without touching the top or bottom surfaces.
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What format does Xbox 360 read?

Windows FAT32 file system format.
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What disc format did Xbox 360 use?

The drive plays HD DVD movies, although all Xbox 360 games will remain on the DVD format.
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Why won't my Xbox 360 play DVDs?

Make sure the DVD region matches the region of your Xbox 360 console. Look for the region code on the disc or DVD packaging. For example, if you bought your Xbox 360 console in the United States, Canada, or a U.S. territory, the console plays Region 1 DVD discs, or discs coded for all regions.
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How do I put a disc game on my Xbox 360?

Install a game from disc
  1. Go to Xbox Home.
  2. Insert the game disc into the disc drive. Note After you insert the disc, the default option is for the game to start automatically. ...
  3. Select the game you want to install to your hard drive.
  4. Press the X button  on your controller.
  5. Select Install.
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How do I make my Xbox disc readable?

Clean residue off the disc: Use the microfiber cloth to wipe down both sides of the disc, especially the underside. You can add a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto the cloth to get rid of sticky spots, but make sure to let the disc completely dry before reinserting it into your Xbox.
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Which Xbox is disc compatible?

Xbox Series X/S

One of the Series X's features includes full backward compatibility with all Xbox One titles and the list of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles currently available.
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Why won't my Xbox 360 play Original Xbox games?

You can play most original Xbox games on your Xbox 360 console if you have an official Xbox 360 Hard Drive and the latest console software. If you have the latest console software and an official Xbox 360 Hard Drive but you get the “Game could not start” error, the game is probably not supported by Xbox 360.
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Can the Xbox 360 play CDs?

You can listen to music on your Xbox 360 console by connecting a portable media player, inserting a CD, or playing music from your console's hard drive.
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Can you play Xbox discs on Xbox 360?

Playing Original Xbox games on Xbox 360

Note Most backward compatible Original Xbox games can be played on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. However, some backward compatible Original Xbox games are only available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and won't play on Xbox 360.
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Does Xbox 360 support HD DVD?

All future iterations of the Xbox 360 console and dashboard maintained compatibility with the HD DVD player.
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How do I get my Xbox 360 to read?

Perform a hard power cycle by holding down the Xbox button  on the console for 10 seconds. Once the console has completely shut down, press the Xbox button  on the console again to restart it. Try your disc again. Wait a few seconds to see if the console recognizes it.
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Can I use a flash drive for Xbox 360?

If I use a USB flash drive on my Xbox 360, will I get banned from Xbox Live? No. In fact, we encourage you to use some form of external storage, such as a USB flash drive, for your game data.
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What formats does Xbox 360 support?

Xbox 360 supports the following video file formats:
  • Windows Media Video (WMV) 7, WMV 8, and WMV 9: Maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p) ...
  • VC-1: Maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p) ...
  • MPEG-1 with MPEG-1 layer I or II audio.
  • MPEG-2: ...
  • WMV Image 1 (Photo Story 1 and 2) and WMV Image 2 (Photo Story 3)
  • H.264/MPEG-4.
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Why isn't my Xbox 360 reading discs?

Xbox 360 won't read discs

Discs that are extremely scratched will not be read by the console. Put a clean, unscratched disc in the the drive. If your Xbox 360 plays the disc without issue, then the scratched discs were the problem.
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What to do if Xbox disc is unreadable?

Hold the disc by the edges without touching the top or bottom surface. Using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth, lightly wipe from the center of the disc outward. When the disc is clean, load the disc into your console and see if the disc plays.
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Why wont my Xbox read Blu Ray discs?

There are several reasons why your Xbox One might not be reading DVDs. Here are some common culprits: disc issues, region mismatch, software glitch, hardware failure. The Blu-ray Player app, responsible for DVD playback, might need a refresh. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Blu-ray Player app.
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