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How to Use an iPod As an Xbox 360 Hard Drive

Microsoft&'s Xbox 360 consoles can use USB memory devices as hard drives to store gamers&' data, including saves, movies, and other system information. Using an iPod with your Xbox 360 to store game data is easy with the console&'s main menu or "Dashboard." The Dashboard will reformat the iPod to be used with an Xbox 360 as a hard drive. Reformatting will erase all data on the iPod.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360
iPod

Instructions

- 1
  Plug in your iPod to the front of the Xbox 360 via a USB cable. Turn on the console, and allow the main menu or "Dashboard" to load.
- 2
  Use the analog stick to move to the right, and select the "System" tab in the dashboard. Press "A" and select "Memory." Select "USB Devices," and press "A."
- 3
  Select "Format Device," and press "A" again. The Xbox 360 will format the iPod for use as a hard drive with the console. The iPod and Xbox 360 will be ready for use together as soon as formatting is complete.

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