Why are my XBLA games not loading/freezing?

Why are my XBLA games not loading/freezing? - Woman in Pink Crew Neck T-shirt Sitting on Couch

So I still have my Xbox 360 S, and I recently set it back up to play some of the old nostalgic games. Some of them are from the Arcade section, such as Raskulls.

However, for some reason some of the games I have on there either won't load, or simply freeze when I attempt to load a level. For example, Raskulls loads, I can choose single or multiplayer, then when I attempt to load a level, it just freezes. Other games such as Portal 1 load and run without any issue.

I am currently using the console offline, but I don't see how that would/should affect things, since I have been able to play these games off line in the past.






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Why is my Xbox freezing and not loading games?

If the game installation is incomplete or gets corrupted, the Xbox One game may freeze or crash to the dashboard during the gameplay. In this case, you just need to remove the problematic game from your system and then reinstall it.

What causes a game to freeze on a Xbox 360?

Excessive scratches or smudges can cause your console to freeze. To clean your disc: Hold the disc by the edges without touching the top or bottom surfaces. Using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth, lightly wipe from the center of the disc outward.

How do you fix an Xbox 360 game that freezes?

Try the following:
  • Hold disc by the edges without touching the surface with your fingers. ...
  • Verify whether the Xbox console clock is set correctly. ...
  • Try to play the game again. ...
  • Select the large game icon to the left of the list and press the A button.
  • Press the A button again to delete the game cache file.


  • Why is my game not loading on Xbox 360?

    If your Xbox games won't load past the title screen, update your console and restart it. Then, clear your MAC address and power cycle your router and console. Additionally, check your NAT type and open the Xbox Live ports. If the issue persists, reset your Xbox console but keep your games and apps.



    How to fix Xbox 360 freezing problems an easy way.




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