Spector Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Will modded Xboxs read CD-R's? Apparently some do and some don't. I've also heard someone say that CD-RWs can work. Anyone out there that uses a modded Xbox for emulation purposes, have you managed to upload files, ROMs etc via CD-R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Actually they were just talking about that recently on a cable show. They said it is actually best to use DVDs, if you want more detail I can only suggest you check out one of the XBOX forums... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Yes it is possible. If you have a Samsung DVD drive in it or a Philips, chances are they will both read most CD-r's or CD-RW's. If you have a DVD burner, any will read a DVD-R, only Thompsons and Philips will read DVD+R. Also, the brand media you use can make a difference. Sony,HP, or Memorex(DVD's) have all read in any drive for me so far. I have also used Memorex CD-R's (700Meg) in all 3 type drives but for some reason the Thompsons are very picky and not consistant and sometimes will only read a 650 meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 If you have a DVD burner, any will read a DVD-R, only Thompsons and Philips will read DVD+R. FYI: I've got 5 xbox's with Thompson drives, and none of them will read DVD+R media unless you bitset the booktype to DVD-Rom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddWakkr Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I've never come across a Thomson (there is no "p" in thomson") drive that would not read DVD+R. Just out of curiosity what dvd burner are you using and what software? I have a TDK 420N burner and use Stomp RNM and have never had to change a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 If you have a DVD burner, any will read a DVD-R, only Thompsons and Philips will read DVD+R. FYI: I've got 5 xbox's with Thompson drives, and none of them will read DVD+R media unless you bitset the booktype to DVD-Rom. I have yet to run across one that won't read a DVD+R I use Easy CD Creator, change no settings, and use any type of media... Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I have yet to run across one that won't read a DVD+R I use Easy CD Creator, change no settings, and use any type of media... Strange Do you happen to have DVDInfo? Check some of the DVD's and see what it reports. Depending on the make/model/firmware of DVD burner you have, it could be setting the booktype for +R media as DVD-Rom by default. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Just out of curiosity what dvd burner are you using and what software? I use an Optorite DD0203, Lite-On LDW-451S and NEC-3500AG. Use Roxio EZCDC 6 Platinum, Alcohol 120%, B's Recorder Gold 5, and Nero 6. Admittedlty, every +R disc that I burned that didn't work on the Xbox was burned with the DD0203. Where as the ones that I have burned that did work were burned with the NEC-3500A. I'll have to try UNsetting the booktype back to +R and see if the discs still work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I never even checked out any settings or anything truthfully. I just popped it in and started using it. I have the nice and cheap Pioneer Dvr 107D. But thanks for reminding me to finally update the firmware on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 here's some ifo with DVDInfo..... Media Information Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO Media code/Manufacturer ID CMC MAG F01 Media Product Revision Number 00h Format Type UDF 70.4 Volume Name Application id Implementation id Recording Date/Time (mm/dd/yyyy) 0/ 0/ 0 0:00:00 Format Capacity 3.46GB(3.71GB) Book Type DVD+R Media Type DVD+R Manufacturer Rated Speed 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps Data area starting sector 30000h Data area end sector 1BA3FFh Linear Density 0.267um/bit Track Density 0.74um/track Number of Layers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 here's some ifo with DVDInfo..... Media Information Book Type DVD+R I guess my Optorite DD0203 is a piece of crap then. (Actually, I kinda already knew that, but this proves it!). Thanks for checking that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 i found on my xbox that it reads memorex 700meg cdrw's i think it did last time - ill check it again and confirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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