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so_flossy
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_ 		21. March 2008 @ 22:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am going to go get a Core Xbox 360 system. I have a 300 GB External Seagate Drive...Can this be added to the system/ Anything Special I need to do ?


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keithyb
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_ 		22. March 2008 @ 12:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yea, I just got an x box 360 and I tried adding a 500 gb external usb maxtor hard drive and the x box doesn't see it under removable usb devices. My USB stick shows up fine its a kingston 4 gb. Do I need to install a driver for it? If so where do you install drivers for the x box?
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keithyb
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_ 		22. March 2008 @ 12:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
maybe I have to format it as fat 32. Ill check that out.
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TBandit
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_ 		24. March 2008 @ 03:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i dont think any external hdd work because then you wouldnt need to go out and buy microsofts hdd specially made for the 360 which makes sense being micro$oft
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keithyb
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_ 		24. March 2008 @ 20:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have done a bit of research. You can use USB external HD up to atleast 750 gb it will see..but there is a catch. You can only put music and pictures on it I think.
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keithyb
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_ 		29. March 2008 @ 12:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I figured it out. You have to format the drive as Fat32 and set it as a primary partion. I had a 500gb hard drive. The most you can make the partion is about 196 gb. Let me know if you end up getting one and need help to partion it correctly.


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_ 		30. March 2008 @ 05:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Damn what a waste they should allow vids as well.
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98sohc
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_ 		30. March 2008 @ 23:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i am 99% certain that you can add vids they just have to be in a .wmv format. i am i know they have added support for xvid/divx but i am not certain as to if they can be read off a external hdd.
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_ 		30. March 2008 @ 23:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You should be able to add a external drive, but it will only play music and photos. My 30GB Ipod works with my box.
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