USB hub problems on the Xbox 360

I got a USB hub on my Xbox 360 Slim, so that I could have more space. How come neither of my flashdrives showed up on the any of the storage devices?

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Best Answer

Many devices don't work with USB hubs because it does not provide them enough power. Connect your device directly to the ports on Xbox Slim and not the USB hub and they should work.

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Do USB hubs work on Xbox 360?

A Hub has one USB which you plug into the XBox 360 and will give you additional USB slots. You cannot save data on them. A USB Flash Drive lets you store data on them, like a Hard Drive, but you will only be able to use upto 16GB per USB flash drive.

Why is my Xbox 360 not reading my USB?

If the USB device is compatible with Xbox 360, troubleshoot the USB connection: Restart the Xbox 360 console. Disconnect the device from the USB port, and then turn off the console. After 5 to 10 seconds, turn the console back on.

How do I fix my USB hub problem?

How to Fix USB Port Issues

Restart your computer. ...

Look for debris in the USB port. ...

Check for loose or broken internal connections. ...

Try a different USB port. ...

Swap to a different USB cable. ...

Plug your device into a different computer. ...

Try plugging in a different USB device. ...

Check the device manager (Windows).

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