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The Spring 2010 Dash Update for the Xbox 360 console allows you to configure a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive or other USB storage device to hold a maximum of 16 gigabytes (GB) of Xbox 360 games, gamertags, videos, and other information. You can connect two USB storage devices to your console at once. MORE INFORMATION

Step 1: Decide if a USB memory unit will work for you

Your USB flash drive or other USB storage device must meet the following minimum requirements:

•	Windows FAT32 file system format (devices formatted for use with other file systems might not work)
•	Minimum 1GB storage available

The following table lists the types of content that can be stored on the different types of Xbox storage devices.

	Xbox 360 Hard Drive	USB memory unit	Xbox 360 Memory Unit
Xbox game data	X	X	X
Themes, icons, avatar items, game contents, demos, and trailers	X	X	X
Arcade titles	X	X	X
Facebook and Twitter pages	X	X	X
Xbox 360 games	X	X	X
Xbox 360 Games on Demand	X	X	X
Movies	X	X	-
Music files (mp3, wma)	X	-	-
Original Xbox games	X	-	-

Step 2: Install the latest software update to your Xbox 360 console

To configure and use a USB flash drive or other USB storage device as a USB memory unit, your Xbox 360 console must have the Spring 2010 or later update. Here's how to install it:

To install the update through Xbox LIVE

1.	On your Xbox 360 console, sign in to Xbox LIVE.
2.	When you see a message asking if you want to update the console software, select Yes, update now.
3.	When you see the new Dashboard, you're done.

To install the update from a USB flash drive or disc

On your computer, go to http://www.xbox.com/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/systemupdates.htm (http://www.xbox.com/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/systemupdates.htm) and follow the steps for updating your console software by using a USB flash drive or by copying the update to a DVD or CD.

For more information about updating your console, go to support.xbox.com (http://support.xbox.com) and search for "update your console."

Step 3: Configure your USB storage device

1.	Connect the USB device to a USB port on your console.
2.	On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
3.	Select Memory.
4.	On the Storage Devices screen, select USB Storage Device.
5.	You have two options for configuring your USB storage device for Xbox data storage: Option 1: Erase all existing data and configure the entire USB storage device. Here's how: a. Select Configure Now. b. Note If the USB storage device does not have at least 1 GB space available, the options on this screen are not available. Use another USB storage device. c. Confirm that you want to erase all data on the device. Option 2: Configure some (but not all) of the USB storage device's memory (up to 16 GB). Here's how: a. Select Customize. b. Move the Reserved Storage slider to select how much of the storage space on the device you want to configure for Xbox data storage. Note The Xbox configuration reserves 512 MB of the amount selected for system use. c. Click Configure.
6.	The Xbox console tests your USB storage device to make sure it will work correctly with the console. If your device passes this test, you can use it as a USB memory unit. Note If your device is rated as below recommended speed, you might experience reduced game performance and quality. To cancel and try another USB storage device, select Cancel.
7.	Your USB storage device is ready to use and is listed as a memory unit on the Storage Devices screen.

Step 4: Use the new memory unit

You can use your USB memory unit in the same ways as other Xbox 360 storage devices. You can only plug two USB memory units into your Xbox 360 console at once. Here are links to additional information to help you get started: Note Information stored by your Xbox console on a USB memory unit cannot be viewed or accessed on a computer.

To delete Xbox 360 files from a USB memory unit

1.	Plug your USB memory unit into a USB port on your Xbox 360 console.
2.	On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
3.	Select Memory.
4.	In the list of storage devices, select the USB memory unit.
5.	Press the Y button.
6.	Select Remove Xbox 360 Storage. All Xbox files and Xbox formatting is removed from the USB storage device. To use this device with an Xbox console in the future, you will need to configure the device again.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if I don’t want to erase all the data on my USB storage device, what are my options?

A1: Use the Customize option to choose the amount of space you would like to use on your device. Choosing this option will retain all of your existing content.

Q2: Why does Xbox 360 only support 16 GB of storage, even though I have a much larger device?

A2: Supporting USB storage devices up to 16GB in size is a huge increase in storage over any solid state memory storage solutions currently available for Xbox 360. Users that need more storage have options in the Xbox 360 hard drives, which are available for purchase separately.

Q3: Why do I only see 1.5 GB available on my USB storage device, but my device is 2 GB in size?

A3: The Xbox 360 reserves 512 MB of storage for system use.

Q4: What other storage options do I have?

A4: The Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive, available separately, is the best option for media enthusiasts. You'll have plenty of space for games, HD TV and movies, Xbox LIVE Games on Demand, game demos and add-ons, music, and much more.