Transferring data between Hard Drives.

I bought a 20 GB 360 Pro a few weeks ago. When you actually crack it open it's more like 12 GB. 12 GB is seriously not enough for me. I want to be able to install all the multi-disc games like Mass 2 and Forza 3 so I don't have to swap discs, and put a bunch of movies and music on there for when I bring my HDD to a friends place.

If I buy a 120 GB HDD, I assume I only need a transfer cable if I actually want the data on there, right? I could still buy a 120 GB HDD, recover my Gamertag, and play on, right?

Would I lose all my saved data, or is there a way besides the transfer cable to move my saved data over?

Also, can I use anyone's transfer cable, or is there something specific about them that keeps me from doing it? I know Microsoft usually sends them out by request.

Thanks!

You can recover your Gamertag but you will only get your Achievement points. your gave saves, demos, videos, etc...won't transfer over unless you use the transfer cable. Also, as far as I know, you can use any transfer cable. When you buy a 120gb HDD it usually comes with one though.ChristopherRage

buy a memory card from walmart for $30...use it to transfer your save files...then return it to walmart and say it doesnt work correctly, and was not what u wanted

walmart will return anything

buy a memory card from walmart for $30...use it to transfer your save files...then return it to walmart and say it doesnt work correctly, and was not what u wanted

walmart will return anything

buy a memory card from walmart for $30...use it to transfer your save files...then return it to walmart and say it doesnt work correctly, and was not what u wanted

walmart will return anything

deadbeat2381

buy a memory card from walmart for $30...use it to transfer your save files...then return it to walmart and say it doesnt work correctly, and was not what u wanted

walmart will return anything

ive have personally transferred my entire HDD twice (once from my original 20GB to a new 120GB, then from that 120 to another 120 when it semi-broke), its great, it takes every save, DLC, gamertag and game and moves it across. No license transfer or anything (assuming its on the same xbox).

The main thing you will be missing if you use a memory card is the non visible saves. Confused? I was too. I only realised this when playing Mass Effect 2. Apparently to import a character from ME1 you need a save that is especially created on the HDD you are using that cant actually be saved onto a memory card, only a transfer cable will move it across to the new HDD

ive have personally transferred my entire HDD twice (once from my original 20GB to a new 120GB, then from that 120 to another 120 when it semi-broke), its great, it takes every save, DLC, gamertag and game and moves it across. No license transfer or anything (assuming its on the same xbox).

The main thing you will be missing if you use a memory card is the non visible saves. Confused? I was too. I only realised this when playing Mass Effect 2. Apparently to import a character from ME1 you need a save that is especially created on the HDD you are using that cant actually be saved onto a memory card, only a transfer cable will move it across to the new HDD

chaoscougar1

The 60GB HDD Live Starter Kit Does Not come with a transfer cable. That cable is an Ethernet cord. I have been trying to find a 120GB myself specifically for the transfer cable but have had no luck recently.

The 60GB HDD Live Starter Kit Does Not come with a transfer cable. That cable is an Ethernet cord. I have been trying to find a 120GB myself specifically for the transfer cable but have had no luck recently.

dchauvey