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Does Xbox 360 need CD?

Play a game from your hard drive

Note The game disc must be in the disc drive, even though you have installed the game on your hard drive. The console will automatically play the game from your hard drive, but the disc has to be present.
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Does Xbox 360 use CD?

You can listen to music on your Xbox 360 console by connecting a portable media player, inserting a CD, or playing music from your console's hard drive.
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Are Xbox 360 games CD or DVD?

All Xbox 360 games continue to use DVD-9 media.
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Does Xbox use CD or DVD?

For movies, it can play DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs—you just need to download the Blu-ray Player app from the Store app on your Xbox Series X to be able to play those discs.
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Do Xbox 360 games have to be installed?

Whether you buy a game on disc or download it from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, you need to install it on your console's hard drive before you can play it.
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The Real Reason Console Games Now Need Installing.

How to play Xbox 360 without disc?

How to Play Games on Xbox 360 Without a Disc
  1. Connecting the Xbox to the Internet.
  2. Downloading Content to the Hard Drive from the Online Marketplace.
  3. Playing Downloaded Games.
  4. Installing a Game from a Disc.
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How to play Xbox without CD?

Yes; you can always play Xbox games without the disc after installation. However, this is only possible if you bought a digital copy from the Microsoft store. Installation of disc game will only allow you to run the game smoother. It won't allow you to play without a disc-like a digital copy.
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Why wont my Xbox 360 play a DVD?

Make sure the DVD region matches the region of your Xbox 360 console. Look for the region code on the disc or DVD packaging. For example, if you bought your Xbox 360 console in the United States, Canada, or a U.S. territory, the console plays Region 1 DVD discs, or discs coded for all regions.
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How to watch movies on Xbox 360?

How to buy or rent a movie on your Xbox 360 console
  1. Press the Guide button  on your controller, and then select Xbox Home.
  2. Select tv & movies, and then select Movies & TV.
  3. Select movies.
  4. Select one of the options to browse the available titles. ...
  5. Browse the titles, and then select a movie to watch.
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Can all Xbox play DVD?

The Xbox console can play Blu-ray discs and DVDs that are sold in the same region as the console. See the following tables for the countries in each disc region. Some Blu-ray discs and DVDs are not region-encoded or are coded to all regions. Region-free Blu-ray discs and DVDs will play on any Xbox console.
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Does a Xbox 360 play Blu-ray?

Region-free Blu-ray discs and DVDs will play on any Xbox console. Note Game discs for the Xbox console are not coded to regions.
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How do I install games on my Xbox 360?

Install a game from disc
  1. Go to Xbox Home.
  2. Insert the game disc into the disc drive. Note After you insert the disc, the default option is for the game to start automatically. ...
  3. Select the game you want to install to your hard drive.
  4. Press the X button  on your controller.
  5. Select Install.
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How can I play Xbox 360 without Internet?

To use your Xbox without being prompted to connect to the Xbox service, set it to offline. While offline, the console won't connect to any networks.
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Setting your Xbox to offline
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Select Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Select Go offline.
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How can I play my old Xbox 360 games?

Just pop your game disc into your console. Or, if a digital game you bought is compatible, you'll find it in your games list. Go to My games & apps > See all > Full library > Owned games, then select the Filter button and switch the All games filter to Ready to install.
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What do you need for Xbox 360?

An Xbox 360 game system typically includes:
  • Console.
  • A/V cable (varies by console package)
  • Power supply.
  • Power cord.
  • Wireless controller.
  • 2 AA batteries.
  • User manual.
  • Wired headset (varies by console package)
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Why do Xbox 360 games need to be installed?

Installing games on your hard drive improves load times and minimizes game disc access. You can install games to a USB flash drive or to an Xbox 360 4 GB console. However, some games will not play correctly. Original Xbox games cannot be installed on an Xbox 360 hard drive.
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What cords do you need to run an Xbox 360?

Connect Xbox 360: Using Xbox 360 HDMI Cable
  • Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
  • Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on your HDTV or monitor.
  • Turn on your TV and console.
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Does Xbox 360 store still work?

"This message was posted in error and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023. As a reminder, beginning on February 7, 2023, a limited set of games, add-ons, and in-game content will no longer be purchasable in select markets via the Xbox 360 Store."
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Why didn't you have to install games on Xbox 360?

The answer has to do with the size of games on the Xbox 360 versus the Xbox One. A game on the Xbox 360 is shipped on a DVD. A DVD holds at most 4–8GB of data.
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Can I use any DVD drive Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 is designed so that the DVD drive works only with the particular game console it is installed in. Replacing a defective DVD drive with a replacement DVD drive does not work, since the replacement has a different DVD drive key, which the game console won't accept.
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Can you play Xbox 360 games on any Xbox?

Xbox One Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games you already own on Xbox One. Xbox Series X|S Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360, Original Xbox games, and Xbox One games you already own on Xbox Series X|S.
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What happens if you put a Blu-ray in an Xbox 360?

Nevertheless, Xbox 360 doesn't play Blu-ray just as the PS3 does. So, does Xbox 360 play DVDs? Yes, Xbox 360 could only play DVDs, CDs, and HD DVDs. At present only Xbox One can play Blu-rays.
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Which Xbox is the newest?

XBOX SERIES X

The fastest, most powerful Xbox ever.
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