USB Memory Support for the Xbox 360 coming April 6th. UPDATE:no more MU's.

Via Major Nelson

On April 6th, we will be releasing a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that will allow USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more. I've been testing this feature out for a few weeks, and I have to say it's really great. Once you take the system update on April 6th, you'll be able to connect your USB flash drives to your console and head over to the memory section to configure your new storage device. Once you do that, the system will conduct a one time performance and integrity check to confirm the drive is working properly. You will then be able to configure how much storage to use on the device, up to 16 GB. The remaining space on the flash drive will be accessible by your PC or Mac. USB Hard drives may work, but like flash memory, you'll only be able to use up to 16GB of space. Since performance on flash based USB storage is usually better, I highly recommend using flash based instead of spinning media like a hard drive…it's just going to give you a MUCH better experience.

We've also enhanced the memory management functions, so you'll be able to have better control on what you want to copy or move between storage devices.

A couple of points:

• You can have 2 devices connected to the console at a time, enabling up to 32GB of simultaneous storage.
• The system won't just configure the device once it is connected to the console. You'll need to head to the memory area in system settings, select your USB Device, and choose from Configure Now (Format and Configure the Full Device), or Customize (you can choose how much memory you want configured for Xbox360 from the free space on the device.)

While any flash drive can be used, we are partnering with SanDisk to release an Xbox 360 branded USB flash drive in May that comes pre-configured out of the box and ready to go. I'll provide links to those drives once they're available. Until then, starting April 6th (when we release the system update) you can pop any flash drive over 1GB into your Xbox 360 and configure it as storage.

I've posted a bunch of screen shots that show you what the experience is like with a USB flash drive, as well as a look at the new memory management screens.

We hope you'll enjoy this flexible new way to manage your Xbox 360 profile and game data.

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This is fantastic!:D

Update: Via Joystiq

Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed the inevitable to Joystiq: Xbox 360 Memory Units and the 120GB hard drive are being phased out. Acknowledging what's been in the stars since February, the Xbox spokesman stated that "the channel is being drained" of the storage options. The same goes for Memory Units, which, after today's official announcement of USB support, makes the MU even less useful.

This makes the $130 250GB HDD the primary option ... well, at least until this fall, if the Xbox Slim comes to pass.

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When you're Microsoft exec, it would seem you get some really cool exclusive hardware.

Look at the pic immediately below this line, and you'll notice something very strange, or should I say, something very cool.

We were not the only ones to notice this, Digital Foundry saw it too.

How long will this pic stay up? It might vanish soon. But I'll be honest, I'd love Major's Xbox in my living room.

32gb is more then the 360 hard drive I have...

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

-Snooze-

Sounds pretty cool. When I pick up a 360 I will def be picking up 2 cheap 16 gb usb drives as well.

It's a good addition, especially for those with Arcade systems and no HDD. Still, I have 70gb free on mine right now, so I don't think i;m hurting for space :P

Good news for those who wanted this option. I have my gamer profile saved on a memory unit and I bring it when I go to other peoples homes, so I can play on their system using my profile. If this USB storage also lets you allow to play the arcade games and such saved on that USB storage on other peoples consoles too, then I might get it too.

This is why I like the 360 hard drive more even though it's expensive for some people, because you can detach it from your console then attach it to someone elses console so you can play using your own profile and save on your own hard drive anywhere you go.

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

dreman999

This is system wars dude, what woudl this thread be without comparing the 360's new magic update to an existing PS3 feature.

Im gonna make an invention so that you can partition any size of hard drive in 16 gb increments and push a button to go to the partation you want. Problem solved.

Could the Xbox just make all storage possible and just completely drop needing a HDD?

I have weird feeling about this drop.

This is excellent.

So does this make the 512 MU I bought a couple weeks ago totally redundant? :lol: I'm glad they've caught on to this, it's nice being able to transfer saves from PS3 to PS3 with a simple USB flash drive.Hahadouken

[QUOTE="Hahadouken"]So does this make the 512 MU I bought a couple weeks ago totally redundant? :lol: I'm glad they've caught on to this, it's nice being able to transfer saves from PS3 to PS3 with a simple USB flash drive.dreman999

Only if you buy the Microsoft USB thumbsticks at a price of $80. :P

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

-Snooze-

I love your avatar:D, but my OMG I hate that Sig:evil: I guess its because it repeats so fast:P Take what i'm saying as worth a grain of salt though lol.

Very good. Keep it up, Microsoft.Brownesque

I still haven't ran out of room on my 20gig launch HDD, but its sorta a nice feature kind dumb you cant use an unlimited amount though.

Introducing the Xbox 1gb usb stick only $50, get it while you can folks. :shock:

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

dreman999

so what? PS3 is still superior than 360...yes you dont need wifi, you dont need free online play, you dont need blue-ray, and you dont need bluetooth. lol

I still haven't ran out of room on my 20gig launch HDD, but its sorta a nice feature kind dumb you cant use an unlimited amount though.

Fizzman

MS have to protect they're HDD's somehow. I can buy a 500GB portableHDD for £50 ... Or i can buy a 250GB MS HDD for i dunno ... £120

Which am i going to choose ...

The way they had it before made them more money. How is this great now for MS? It's not. They are sad somebody stood up to them.

Via Major Nelson

On April 6th, we will be releasing a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that will allow USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more. I've been testing this feature out for a few weeks, and I have to say it's really great. Once you take the system update on April 6th, you'll be able to connect your USB flash drives to your console and head over to the memory section to configure your new storage device. Once you do that, the system will conduct a one time performance and integrity check to confirm the drive is working properly. You will then be able to configure how much storage to use on the device, up to 16 GB. The remaining space on the flash drive will be accessible by your PC or Mac. USB Hard drives may work, but like flash memory, you'll only be able to use up to 16GB of space. Since performance on flash based USB storage is usually better, I highly recommend using flash based instead of spinning media like a hard drive…it's just going to give you a MUCH better experience.

We've also enhanced the memory management functions, so you'll be able to have better control on what you want to copy or move between storage devices.

A couple of points:

• You can have 2 devices connected to the console at a time, enabling up to 32GB of simultaneous storage.
• The system won't just configure the device once it is connected to the console. You'll need to head to the memory area in system settings, select your USB Device, and choose from Configure Now (Format and Configure the Full Device), or Customize (you can choose how much memory you want configured for Xbox360 from the free space on the device.)

While any flash drive can be used, we are partnering with SanDisk to release an Xbox 360 branded USB flash drive in May that comes pre-configured out of the box and ready to go. I'll provide links to those drives once they're available. Until then, starting April 6th (when we release the system update) you can pop any flash drive over 1GB into your Xbox 360 and configure it as storage.

I've posted a bunch of screen shots that show you what the experience is like with a USB flash drive, as well as a look at the new memory management screens.

sand

We hope you'll enjoy this flexible new way to manage your Xbox 360 profile and game data.

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This is fantastic!:D

dreman999

hahahahahahaha. sooo..will it be like that Xbox 360 branded $99 Wireless-N Adapter? LOL.

Introducing the Xbox 1gb usb stick only $50, get it while you can folks. :shock:

iKINGBOBi

[QUOTE="iKINGBOBi"]

Introducing the Xbox 1gb usb stick only $50, get it while you can folks. :shock:

dreman999

I want 500Gb so I can stare at the 450 Gb I don't use.

[QUOTE="dreman999"]

Via Major Nelson

On April 6th, we will be releasing a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that will allow USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more. I've been testing this feature out for a few weeks, and I have to say it's really great. Once you take the system update on April 6th, you'll be able to connect your USB flash drives to your console and head over to the memory section to configure your new storage device. Once you do that, the system will conduct a one time performance and integrity check to confirm the drive is working properly. You will then be able to configure how much storage to use on the device, up to 16 GB. The remaining space on the flash drive will be accessible by your PC or Mac. USB Hard drives may work, but like flash memory, you'll only be able to use up to 16GB of space. Since performance on flash based USB storage is usually better, I highly recommend using flash based instead of spinning media like a hard drive…it's just going to give you a MUCH better experience.

We've also enhanced the memory management functions, so you'll be able to have better control on what you want to copy or move between storage devices.

A couple of points:

• You can have 2 devices connected to the console at a time, enabling up to 32GB of simultaneous storage.
• The system won't just configure the device once it is connected to the console. You'll need to head to the memory area in system settings, select your USB Device, and choose from Configure Now (Format and Configure the Full Device), or Customize (you can choose how much memory you want configured for Xbox360 from the free space on the device.)

While any flash drive can be used, we are partnering with SanDisk to release an Xbox 360 branded USB flash drive in May that comes pre-configured out of the box and ready to go. I'll provide links to those drives once they're available. Until then, starting April 6th (when we release the system update) you can pop any flash drive over 1GB into your Xbox 360 and configure it as storage.

I've posted a bunch of screen shots that show you what the experience is like with a USB flash drive, as well as a look at the new memory management screens.

sand

We hope you'll enjoy this flexible new way to manage your Xbox 360 profile and game data.

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.

This is fantastic!:D

roddollente

hahahahahahaha. sooo..will it be like that Xbox 360 branded $99 Wireless-N Adapter? LOL.

no, it'll be like that $20 8 Gb SanDisk I bought at Wal-Mart last year.

at least we know you still don't read articles though.

so they are releasing the 250 to replace 120 gig hd good to know that my 120 gig is runnin low i can get a 250 for less then i paid for my 120 gig hahaha

so they are releasing the 250 to replace 120 gig hd good to know that my 120 gig is runnin low i can get a 250 for less then i paid for my 120 gig hahaha

mariokart64fan

We'll see about the price for the official one and you can use unofficial USB storage too? Besides these two issues, I do like the 360s storage devices because you can save your gamer profile on them and take them anywhere and attach them to other peoples consoles so you can play with your profile and save stuff on your own storage on the go.

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

-Snooze-

EDIT - Found out they fixed that in a update, but there are no 1TB 2.5 inch HDD's :P

We'll see about the price for the official one and you can use unofficial USB storage too?gago-gago

Reading off flash is faster, but not writing. I guess that really won't be an issue though.

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

-Snooze-

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

-Snooze-

this also

i keep forgetting the person in your sigs name lol

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

samuraiguns

EDIT - Found out they fixed that in a update, but there are no 1TB 2.5 inch HDD's :P

Where did Major Nelson get a 320GB hard drive :shock: I didnt think the 360 could recognize a hard drive bigger than 250GB.

Where did Major Nelson get a 320GB hard drive :shock: I didnt think the 360 could recognize a hard drive bigger than 250GB.

GTSaiyanjin2

[QUOTE="samuraiguns"]

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

All those without HDD's can now get a nice cheap USB memory card. Quite good, still ... I can buy a 1tb HDD for my PS3

shinrabanshou

EDIT - Found out they fixed that in a update, but there are no 1TB 2.5 inch HDD's :P

somewhere , pirates are jumping for joy. Fuhgeddabouditt

Time for me to get an Xbox and a 16 gig usb

I'm glad I held out purchasing those 60-120GB 360 HDDs.

I would much rather use my USBs for my game data storages.