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How to Modify Your Gamertag with a USB

In 2010, Microsoft added the ability for Xbox 360 consoles to use any USB drive as a system storage device. This lets you expand the console's memory using USB drives you already own; the previous option was to purchase and use Microsoft's expensive hard-drive add-on (included in some Xbox 360 bundles). The USB drive can be used to store game saves, profile information and system settings. A gamertag (the Xbox Live user name and profile) can be stored on a USB drive for easy transport between Xbox consoles. Regardless of where you store your gamertag data, modifying the actual gamertag is simple.

Things You'll Need

USB drive

Instructions

- 1
  Ensure the USB drive is connected to the Xbox 360's USB port if your gamertag data is saved on a USB drive.
- 2
  Press the "Guide" button on your controller (the center button with the Xbox 360 logo).
- 3
  Navigate to "My Xbox," highlight your gamertag and press "A."
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  Select "Change gamertag."
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  Select "Enter new gamertag." Begin typing in the modified gamertag. A handful of suggested gamertags (related to your current one) will be offered. If you like one of the suggested names, simply select it.
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  Click "Yes, use this gamertag" to make the changes. If you do not have enough Microsoft Points to change your user name, you will be asked to enter your payment information to credit your Xbox Live account with Microsoft Points to purchase the name change.

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