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How to Format a USB Flash Drive on an XBox 360

USB flash drives have always been supported on the Xbox 360. Up until the Spring 2010 update, you could play media files from the USB flash drive, or copy files to and from the drive. However, the Spring 2010 update allows you to actually save game data (e.g. save files or Gamertag information) directly to the USB flash drive. Most USB flash drives are supported, but the drive must first be formatted to work with the Xbox 360. Formatting the drive will permanently erase all data currently stored on it.

Things You'll Need

Spring 2010 Xbox LIVE Update

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the Xbox 360 off. Insert the USB flash drive into any available USB port on the Xbox 360. Turn the Xbox on. If you already have the update installed, skip to step 2. Otherwise, use your Xbox LIVE profile to connect to Xbox LIVE and ensure that you have the latest update. When prompted, wait for the Xbox to restart.
- 2
  Go to the "My Xbox" menu. Select "System Settings," then "Memory." A list of available storage devices will be displayed.
- 3
  Choose "USB Storage Device," then "Configure Now." When asked to confirm, select "Yes." The USB flash drive will be formatted and tested. After the test is complete, the USB flash drive will be listed as a "Memory Unit" in the storage device list.

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