External USB/hard drive

So, I just got an xbox360 without a hard drive, and my parents got me a 1TB hard drive called " My passport ultra" and after we formatted it and everything, my console is still not allowing me to play Xbox original games. what did we do wrong?

xbox-360

Best Answer

On the Xbox 360, you cannot connect external storage and use it as an official Xbox Hard drive.

Source(s):

You can play some original Xbox games on your Xbox 360 console if you have an official Xbox 360 Hard Drive.

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/legacy-devices/original-console/play-original-games

Also, "supported content" on the Xbox 360 page shows that you can only run Xbox games from an official Xbox 360 Hard drive.

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/storage

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What is an external USB hard drive?

External hard drives, explained External hard drives connect to your computer with a USB cord, and you can copy files to them like you would any other folder. Like flash drives, you can plug your external hard drive into any computer, and transfer your files freely.

Can I use a USB as an external hard drive?

You asked if you could you use one of your memory sticks as \u201ca normal day-to-day drive.\u201d The answer is yes, but it's not particularly simple, and I don't recommend it. USB flash drives are marked as being removable, which means the operating system treats them differently from local hard drives.

What is the difference between external hard drive and USB?

A USB flash drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface, and it's also called a pen drive and thumb drive. An external hard drive is a hard disk storage product that emphasizes portability and realizes large-capacity data exchange between computers.

How long do external USB hard drives last?

The average lifespan for an external hard drive, assuming no physical damage occurs, is around 3-5 years, depending on the make, model and conditions it is stored in. If you're using an external hard drive to back up your data, you might want to consider replacing it every few years to ensure your data is safe.

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