The update takes approximately five minutes with a standard cable connection. For those who don't believe in internets, the update will also be available on the branded 16 GB Xbox 360 USB sticks set to debut in May.
The update takes approximately five minutes with a standard cable connection. For those who don't believe in internets, the update will also be available on the branded 16 GB Xbox 360 USB sticks set to debut in May.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2010 12:30PM Vcize said
I just did mine during lunch so I'm going to eat my words a bit here (though am still far from Chris' numbers).
52 seconds, which is by far the longest I've ever had one take (and no "install" time afterwards).
52 seconds, which is by far the longest I've ever had one take (and no "install" time afterwards).
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 1:01PM ottoman673 said
To those who are wondering:
Prior to formatting, it says:
"Configure now to set up your USB device for Xbox 360 storage. Everything on the device WILL BE REMOVED, and all of its space, up to 16 GB, will be reserved for Xbox 360 storage.
Devices used for Xbox 360 storage must be at least 1 GB."
So yeah. it'll wipe your hard drive/flash drive clean of whatever is already on there.
Prior to formatting, it says:
"Configure now to set up your USB device for Xbox 360 storage. Everything on the device WILL BE REMOVED, and all of its space, up to 16 GB, will be reserved for Xbox 360 storage.
Devices used for Xbox 360 storage must be at least 1 GB."
So yeah. it'll wipe your hard drive/flash drive clean of whatever is already on there.
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 1:06PM Virus one said
I'm using my external hard drive for this.
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 2:36PM (Unverified) said
I formatted a 16gb stick, and when it was done, it told me it was "below standards" and my decrease performance of my system when playing content from this drive. The only info I've been able to dig up is basically "for best performance, buy the officially branded drives"
Has anyone else encountered this, yet?
Has anyone else encountered this, yet?
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 2:49PM (Unverified) said
Ahh you've discovered that not all Flash drives are created equal. The through put is pretty important and you should check the specs before you buy one.
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 2:55PM (Unverified) said
Ah, thanks. Yeah, it was a cheaper drive, 30 bucks retail, plus my employee discount.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2010 4:32PM psych7111 said
$21 for a 16GB jump drive! Provided it's a credit card style I think it's legit. :/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150427760523&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=%3F*F%3F&GUID=7754b7cd1250a0aad3c57e65fd5c428d&itemid=150427760523&ff4=263602_263622
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150427760523&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=%3F*F%3F&GUID=7754b7cd1250a0aad3c57e65fd5c428d&itemid=150427760523&ff4=263602_263622
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 5:20PM iKid said
Not cool, Joystiq. I tipped you about this last night at the exact time it happened (4 am your time) and I get no credit in the article?
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 5:57PM Italian Stallion said
You guys think this one will meet the "specifications" that the xbox recomends?:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Micro-Flash-SDCZ6-8192-A11/dp/B000UZN2ZK/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Micro-Flash-SDCZ6-8192-A11/dp/B000UZN2ZK/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0
Posted: Apr 6th 2010 8:30PM Vhayste said
At last! I was already running out of HDD space hehe.
Posted: Apr 7th 2010 1:28PM Punchdrunkbrian said
Might be a crazy thought, but what if I made 2 16gb partitions on a 32gb flash drive? Would it show up as 2 and skate the rules? Apply that to larger drives and I might be on to something.
Still pretty tedious though.
Still pretty tedious though.
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