XBOX DVDR format

[rchadd]

anyone know what format dvdr media that xbox is capable of reading?

should i get dvd-r or dvd+r media

it is for making backups of my games (i got my xbox modchipped)

[clanggedin]

I would get DVD-R, but it really depends on the DVD drive in yur XBOX. IF you have a Thompson drive then you'll have problems with certain brands, where as the Samsung ones will accept more types and brands.

The is a list on Xbox-Scene.com that should list compatibility

[pointdablame]

if  your dvd burner can set Booktype settings, DVD+R is probably the best bet since you can make them look like they are a DVD-ROM as opposed to a DVD+R.

Otherwise, grab a few of each type from good brands (Taiyo Yuden, Ritek/RiData, etc) and see what works in your box.  Then just get whatever is on sale

My samsung reads pretty much everything so I just get whatever Ritek discs are on sale at the time.

[DYNAGOD]

i use DVD-R without a problem.

[Dave_K.]

Better get a friend to test burning you some games on both formats,  if you have a Thompson drive.  My v1.0 xbox w/Thompson won't read crap (not even DVD-R)...so you should make sure before making an investment in a drive.

[shmokes]

It totally depends what drive you have.  There are three different drives that MS has used: a Phillips, a Samsung and a Thompson.  Anyway you can tell by looking at your drive tray and comparing it with the pictures here.  There's probably loads of other useful information in the thread that link jumps you to.  I've never read it.

For what it's worth, I have a Samsung drive and it reads Optodisc 8x DVD+R (inkjet printables) like a champ.  These are really inexpensive.  I just got a spindle of 100 discs for $34 at www.supermediastore.com.

[rchadd]

i've got a samsung in my xbox

i'm going to give dvd-r a go because i can use same media in my dvd player

the dvd writer i am getting supports bot dvd-r and dvd+r

i'm a bit new to dvd writing... is it possible to make dvd+r to dvd-r copies?

also i read somewhere that i can also write to cdrw disks. is there anything special i need to consider when trying that?

[SOAPboy]

100% dependant on the dvd drive in your machine..

my thompson reads everything but CDR

[rchadd]

i just did a test cdrw works for me