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How to Get an iPod Touch to Load Music Onto an Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 video game console can do more than just play games; it also allows users to connect with friends, watch movies and TV shows and listen to music. The Xbox 360 is able to connect with and play songs from a portable media device, such as the iPod. Once you have connected your iPod to the console with a USB cable, you can play songs from either the Xbox 360 guide or the system's dashboard.

Things You'll Need

USB cable

Instructions

Playing Music from Xbox 360's Guide
- 1
  Connect your iPod to the Xbox 360 with a USB cable. Press the "Xbox Guide" button in the middle of the controller or at the top of the Xbox remote control.
- 2
  Open "Media," then choose "Media Library."
- 3
  Choose "Portable Device" when asked for the music source. A list of songs on the iPod appears. Select one to begin playing it.
Playing Music from the Xbox 360's Dashboard
- 4
  Power on the Xbox 360 with no disc in its tray. Use the controller to navigate to the "My Xbox" tab on the dashboard. Choose "Music Library."
- 5
  Connect a USB cable to the iPod and connect the other end of the cable to the console.
- 6
  Select the "Portable Device" option to access and select a song from the iPod.

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