How to Burn a 360 Game (Idiot-Proof Guide)

Are you sure you're on 1.61, sounds to me like you're on 1.6

 

I tried to find some but all I could get was Verbatim DVD-R DL which I don't think will work as they are - and not +. The only DL disk in a positive formatt was TDK

 

hey i tried backing up my first game today and i think i failed i havent moded my box yet to test it but it said burn was 100% complete but it couldnt verify the disc heres my log any help would be appreciated

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; ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 - Log
; Sunday, 17 January 2010, 16:18:48
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I 15:23:21 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 15:23:21 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (6.1, Build 7600)
I 15:23:21 Total Physical Memory: 3,668,472 KB - Available: 2,885,688 KB
I 15:23:21 Initialising SPTI...
I 15:23:21 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:23:22 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 15:32:45 Operation Started!
I 15:32:45 Source File: C:\Users\mike\Desktop\AC2\game.dvd
I 15:32:45 Source File Sectors: 3,697,696 (MODE1/2048)
I 15:32:45 Source File Size: 7,572,881,408 bytes
I 15:32:45 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM
I 15:32:45 Source File Volume Set Identifier: fd244000MS UDFBridge
I 15:32:45 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)
I 15:32:45 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF
I 15:32:45 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)
I 15:32:45 Destination Device: [0:0:0] ATAPI DVD A DH16A1P RG11 (E (ATA)
I 15:32:45 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 15:32:45 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 15:32:45 Write Mode: DVD
I 15:32:45 Write Type: DAO
I 15:32:45 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 15:32:45 Link Size: Auto
I 15:32:45 Lock Volume: Yes
I 15:32:45 Test Mode: No
I 15:32:45 OPC: No
I 15:32:45 BURN-Proof: Enabled
W 15:32:45 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x), Got: 4,432 KB/s (3.3x)
I 15:32:45 Book Type Setting: N/A
I 15:32:45 Advanced Settings - Force HT: N/A, Online HT: N/A, OverSpeed: N/A, SmartBurn: Yes
I 15:32:45 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 15:33:51 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 15:33:53 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 15:33:54 Writing LeadIn...
I 15:33:56 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3697695)
I 15:33:56 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3697695)
I 15:33:56 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)
I 15:45:46 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3697695)
I 15:56:46 Synchronising Cache...
I 15:56:49 Closing Track...
I 15:56:50 Finalising Disc...
I 15:58:16 Exporting Graph Data...
I 15:58:16 Graph Data File: C:\Users\mike\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\ATAPI_DVD_A_DH16A1P_RG11_SUNDAY-JANUARY-17-2010_3-32_PM_RITEK-S04-66_2.4x.ibg
I 15:58:16 Export Successfully Completed!
I 15:58:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:25:31
I 15:58:16 Average Write Rate: 5,398 KB/s (3.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,631 KB/s (4.1x)
I 15:58:16 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 15:58:23 Waiting for device to become ready...
W 15:59:21 Device Not Ready - No Reference Position Found
W 15:59:21 Retrying (1 of 3)...
I 15:59:21 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 15:59:27 Waiting for device to become ready...
W 16:00:25 Retry Failed - Reason: No Reference Position Found
W 16:00:25 Retrying (2 of 3)...
I 16:00:25 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 16:00:30 Waiting for device to become ready...
W 16:01:26 Retry Failed - Reason: No Reference Position Found
W 16:01:26 Retrying (3 of 3)...
I 16:01:26 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 16:01:31 Waiting for device to become ready...
W 16:02:28 Retry Failed - Reason: No Reference Position Found
W 16:03:18 Retrying (4)...
I 16:03:18 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 16:03:23 Waiting for device to become ready...
W 16:04:20 Retry Failed - Reason: No Reference Position Found
E 16:04:25 Device Not Ready - Reason: No Reference Position Found
E 16:04:25 Operation Aborted!
I 16:18:47 Close Request Acknowledged
I 16:18:47 Closing Down...
I 16:18:48 Shutting down SPTI...
I 16:18:48 ImgBurn closed!
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; ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 - Log
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I 14:51:24 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 14:51:24 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (6.1, Build 7600)
I 14:51:24 Total Physical Memory: 3,668,472 KB - Available: 2,422,928 KB
I 14:51:24 Initialising SPTI...
I 14:51:24 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 14:51:25 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 15:07:09 Close Request Acknowledged
I 15:07:09 Closing Down...
I 15:07:09 Shutting down SPTI...
I 15:07:09 ImgBurn closed!

 

I have a problem that I haven't been able to figure out. I have a modded xbox360 that I play back ups on all the time. I can't seem to play my own back ups that I make. ImgBurn doesn't say there is a problem and everything seems good but they do not play. I then put in one of my other backups that I had someone else do and everything is fine. I am using Verbatim DVDs and I am trying on a LH-20A1H Lite-On drive as we speak. I have tried XBC and I am trying ABGX360 now. any assistance with this would be great. I can't think of what I am missing exactly.

 

Did you change the booktype under booktype settings in image burn? It's a command mistake. Make sure you change it to DVD-ROM.

 

you havent had to change booktypes for about 2 years man.

 

Well it works for me and I use memorex DLs without the booktype change I wouldn't be able to play my backups I have a lite-on if you know something I don't know enlighten me please.

 

If you use ImgBurn, the booktype is set for you.

 

I changed the booktype like you said but I couldn't tell any difference. here is the imgburn and abgx360 logs. maybe you guys can tell me what I am doing wrong. I am using Verbatims also.

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//\\//\\//\\//\\ (_||_)(_|/ /\ \_||_ | | //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//
------------------------_|------_||_||_|--v1.0.2-------[http://abgx360.net]----

Checking for updates to abgx360.dat...
Server file abgx360.dat no newer than local file - not retrieving

F:\Games\360\usa-acreed.dvd is valid

Checking Game
ISO: "F:\Games\360\usa-acreed.iso"
Size: 7572881408 bytes (normal size)
Files in ISO: 38, Folders in ISO: 8
Total bytes used: 7011825684 (96.07%)
Game appears to have random padding

Checking default.xex
Original PE Filename: scimitar_final_ltcg.exe
Original PE Timestamp: 2007/10/26 15:47:24
Game Name: Assassin's Creed
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action adventure
No Avatar Awards
Achievements: 44 Achievements totaling 1000 Gamerscore
XEX CRC = 52065E9B
XEX Media ID: F6313806C9E7633D80551A18-59A9DD10

Region Code: 0xFFFFFFFF
Region Free!

Checking SS
Timestamp of Authoring: 2007/10/27 00:00:00
Timestamp of Mastering: 2007/11/02 03:10:00
SS Version: 1
SS CRC = DC8BE203 (RawSS = 7847BB00)
SS Media ID: F6313806C9E7633D80551A18-59A9DD10 (matches game)
SS looks valid

Checking DMI
Timestamp of Authoring: 2007/10/27 00:00:00 (matches SS)
DMI CRC = BD2FBEEB
DMI Media ID: F6313806C9E7633D80551A18-59A9DD10 (matches game)
DMI looks valid

Checking PFI
PFI CRC = A4CFB59C
PFI matches known data (2nd wave)

Video partition found
Video is zero padded
Video CRC = 91410773 (V0 = 81DF6964, V1 = E47F6A94)
Video partition matches known data (2nd wave)

Stealth check passed!

Starting Verification
Looking for DC8BE20352065E9B.ini in the online verified database
Server file DC8BE20352065E9B.ini no newer than local file - not retrieving

Using DC8BE20352065E9B.ini (300 bytes)
Video CRC matches
V0 CRC matches
V1 CRC matches
PFI CRC matches
DMI CRC matches
SS CRC matches
Xex CRC matches
AnyDVD style corruption was not detected
Game CRC = F5FCEBFC (matches)

All CRCs match
Verification was successful!



I 19:35:27 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 19:35:27 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (6.1, Build 7600)
I 19:35:27 Total Physical Memory: 3,143,664 KB - Available: 1,940,268 KB
I 19:35:27 Initialising SPTI...
I 19:35:27 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 19:35:27 Found 2 DVD±RW/RAMs!
I 19:37:41 Operation Started!
I 19:37:41 Source File: F:\Games\360\usa-acreed.dvd
I 19:37:41 Source File Sectors: 3,697,696 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:37:41 Source File Size: 7,572,881,408 bytes
I 19:37:41 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC
I 19:37:41 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923
I 19:37:41 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1
I 19:37:41 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:37:41 Destination Device: [0:0:0] LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0D (D (ATA)
I 19:37:41 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)
I 19:37:41 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 19:37:41 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:37:41 Write Type: DAO
I 19:37:41 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 19:37:41 Link Size: Auto
I 19:37:41 Lock Volume: Yes
I 19:37:41 Test Mode: No
I 19:37:41 OPC: No
I 19:37:41 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:37:41 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 19:37:41 Advanced Settings - Force HT: No, Online HT: No, OverSpeed: No, SmartBurn: Yes
I 19:37:41 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 19:38:42 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 19:38:45 Filling Buffer... (512 MB)
I 19:38:56 Writing LeadIn...
I 19:39:17 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3697695)
I 19:39:17 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3697695)
I 19:39:17 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)
I 19:59:08 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3697695)
I 20:18:00 Synchronising Cache...
I 20:18:04 Closing Track...
I 20:18:22 Finalising Disc...
I 20:21:04 Exporting Graph Data...
I 20:21:04 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Vinny\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\LITE-ON_DVDRW_LH-20A1H_LL0D_TUESDAY-FEBRUARY-02-2010_7-37_PM_MKM-001-00_2.4x.ibg
I 20:21:04 Export Successfully Completed!
I 20:21:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:43:22
I 20:21:04 Average Write Rate: 3,184 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,342 KB/s (2.4x)



if anyone knows what I am doing wrong it would just make my day.

 

I use the 2.5 version of ImgBurn and it doesn't set it for me. A couple of times I forgot to set the booktype and the backup didn't play.

 

here is the info on the back up I made...

LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0D (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R DL

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 3,697,696
Size: 7,572,881,408 bytes
Time: 821:44:46 (MM:SS:FF)

File System Information:
Sectors: 2,724
Size: 5,578,752 bytes
Time: 00:38:24 (MM:SS:FF)

TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 3697695)
-> LeadOut (LBA: 3697696)

Track Information:
Session 1...
-> Track 01 (LTSA: 0, TS: 3697696, LRA: 0)

Disc Control Blocks Information:
LITE-ON

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MKM-001-00
Book Type: DVD+R DL
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded - L0):
Disc ID: MKM-001-00
Book Type: DVD-ROM
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,450,783
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,110,367

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded - L1):
Disc ID: MKM-001-00
Book Type: DVD-ROM
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,450,783
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,110,367

Layer Information:
Layer 0 Sectors: 1,913,760 (51.76%)
Layer 1 Sectors: 1,783,936 (48.24%)


if anyone has an idea what I am doing wrong please don't hesitate to PM me.

 

so I need help with this: when I try to burn a game with imgburn it starts promisingly and well, but then after a moment imgburn tells me 'disc not empty' and ejects the disc... :/ from what I know, I'd say there are three possible things that go wrong 1. I screw'd up somehow 2. my computer screws up the burning progress (wouldn't be a surprise, it's a cheap laptop and I had problems with burning cd-rw:s also) OR 3. the discs were bad (I don't thinks so, because I have tried burning with 4 discs, 1 verbatim and 3 rivisions) PLEASE somebody help me? ps. sorry if my english wasn't that good

 

I followed your tutorial... guess its not completely idiot proof... I tried backing up my Halo ODST, but all it does is give me the white Xbox 360 screen (not the one with 8 million langages) what did I do wrong!?!

 

Well what iXtreme firmware is your 360 modded with?

 

Sounds like it could possibly be a bad rip you have.

 

Hey all,
I'm having a problem playing my first backup cd.
The console doesnt recognize the disk and it sounds like the laser is just skipping without actually launching the game itself. Originial games play fine. My xbox's drive is modded and I saw some backup cd playing fine in it. But I guess there is something wrong with my setup or my method of burning. Im using the guide to the letter. Here is the log. Thanks.

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I 14:34:22 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 14:34:22 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition (6.0, Build 6001 : Service Pack 1)
I 14:34:22 Total Physical Memory: 1,964,212 KB - Available: 925,660 KB
W 14:34:22 Drive H:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.
W 14:34:22 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance.
I 14:34:22 Initialising SPTI...
I 14:34:22 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 14:34:23 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 14:35:22 Operation Started!
I 14:35:22 Source File: D:\BioShock2.dvd
I 14:35:22 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)
I 14:35:22 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes
I 14:35:22 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM
I 14:35:22 Source File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge
I 14:35:22 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)
I 14:35:22 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF
I 14:35:22 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)
I 14:35:22 Destination Device: [0:0:0] MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-861H 1.50 (F (ATA)
I 14:35:22 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x)
I 14:35:22 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 14:35:22 Write Mode: DVD
I 14:35:22 Write Type: DAO
I 14:35:22 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 14:35:22 Link Size: Auto
I 14:35:22 Lock Volume: Yes
I 14:35:22 Test Mode: No
I 14:35:22 OPC: No
I 14:35:22 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 14:35:22 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 14:35:40 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 14:35:41 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 14:35:44 Writing LeadIn...
I 14:35:46 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487)
I 14:35:46 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487)
I 14:35:46 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)
I 14:55:50 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487)
I 15:15:55 Synchronising Cache...
I 15:15:59 Closing Track...
I 15:16:00 Finalising Disc...
I 15:17:04 Exporting Graph Data...
I 15:17:04 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Joe83420\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\MATSHITA_DVD-RAM_UJ-861H_1.50_FEBRUARY-18-10_2-35_PM_MKM-001-00_2.4x.ibg
I 15:17:04 Export Successfully Completed!
I 15:17:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:41:38
I 15:17:04 Average Write Rate: 3,177 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,493 KB/s (2.5x)
I 15:17:05 Close Request Acknowledged
I 15:17:05 Closing Down...
I 15:17:05 Shutting down SPTI...
I 15:17:05 ImgBurn closed!

 

Check for updated firmware for the burner. Laptop burners seem to be more problematic in general though, so you might want to consider using a desktop if you have one, or getting an external burner. You should also try verifying the disc with ImgBurn. Just because it burned OK doesn't mean it'll read OK.

Another thing it could be is this: -

Uninstall Daemon Tools or whatever image mounting software you've got installed that's causing that warning, then remove SPTD using the uninstaller HERE, reboot and then try burning the game again. If it works OK, then you should consider using an alternative image mounting software that doesn't use SPTD, such as Virtual CloneDrive.

 

help needed

I 21:38:03 Operation Started!
I 21:38:03 Source File: I:\x360\mdough-fallout3goty2.dvd
I 21:38:03 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:38:03 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes
I 21:38:03 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM
I 21:38:03 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge
I 21:38:03 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)
I 21:38:03 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF
I 21:38:03 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)
I 21:38:03 Destination Device: [3:0:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215D 1.22 (F (ATA)
I 21:38:03 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x)
I 21:38:03 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 21:38:03 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:38:03 Write Type: DAO
I 21:38:03 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 21:38:03 Link Size: Auto
I 21:38:03 Lock Volume: Yes
I 21:38:03 Test Mode: No
I 21:38:03 OPC: No
I 21:38:03 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:38:03 Advanced Settings - Optimal Writing Speed: No
I 21:38:03 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 21:38:03 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
E 21:38:20 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
E 21:38:20 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:17
I 21:38:20 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

 

You martin, Try @ 4x if that fails, ill borrow you a burner.