Ok i read a thread a couple of weeks ago about backing up original games to a dvd-r, many people were saying there's no way it can be done, but there were a couple of people saying you can and giving links to a site which helps you do this, if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
No. There is no other way besides linking your xbox to your computer. The links your talking about where no doubt torrent files etc
debs- if you are connecting your xbox to your pc and then using a program like Quix or Craxtion to make the ISO then yes you can use -r's. I am not sure if this what you were asking or not. If you need help doing this- continue the thread or ask a more detailed question.