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is there a way?

by syverex Mar 19, 2008 11:24AM PDT

can i use my old xbox hard drive as an external hard dive for my mac?
if so, how do i do it?

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XBox drive

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Mar 19, 2008 11:09PM PDT

is the drive out of the XBox case?

If so, what interface does it use?

IDE(PATA) or SATA?

Your choice of external enclosure will depend on your answer. Either way, the connection of choice for the Mac is Firewire but USB 2.0 will do at a pinch. (It's not as fast.) (Yes, I know that 480 is faster than 400 but when it comes to the crunch, USB 2.0 is slower overall)

So, a Firewire enclosure that is capable of supporting the type of connection, data and power, that the HD requires.

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Yes, it's a 10GB hard disk.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 19, 2008 11:15PM PDT

Sadly I see 8GB memory sticks which IMHO you can sell off the xbox intact and get 2 of the 8GB sticks.
Bob

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