360 Data Migration Kit Discussion

[Access_Denied]

Sorry, don't have the kit anymore. Unless the CAG who has mine wants to let me know, because I completely forgot who you are.

[Kendal]

I just got mine in the mail. This is a great idea.

[YodaEXE]

Darn, I've got the required trades, but not time. Oh well. Good idea at least!

[PINKO]

Get it for free,like I did just keep calling and making up a story that you bought a 120 gb hardrive and it did not come with the Migration cable

[Cryptosporidium-399]

Get it for free,like I did just keep calling and making up a story that you bought a 120 gb hardrive and it did not come with the Migration cable

So just keep telling lies until someone finally believes you? Sounds like a typical Republican strategy to me.

;) I kid.

totally serious.

[dragonjud]

Please add me to the list. Just got a used 120gb drive, and need one.

[D4rkewolfe]

Get it for free,like I did just keep calling and making up a story that you bought a 120 gb hardrive and it did not come with the Migration cable

You don't have to be calling or anything. Just go to their page, print out their request form. Like someone on the other thread said under Elite 360 info just write "On order".

Microsoft is really isn't stingy on these. I mailed mine last week, got a migration kit yesterday. Then for some strange reason I got another one today. So they definitely will send it to you if you request it.

[manthing]

You don't have to be calling or anything. Just go to their page, print out their request form. Like someone on the other thread said under Elite 360 info just write "On order".

Microsoft is really isn't stingy on these. I mailed mine last week, got a migration kit yesterday. Then for some strange reason I got another one today. So they definitely will send it to you if you request it.

^ This


I did this when I got a $70 120GB from Gamestop a few weeks back, and I also got 2 kits.

The first was sent from Indiana, and the second from Texas

[JJSP]

^ This


I did this when I got a $70 120GB from Gamestop a few weeks back, and I also got 2 kits.

The first was sent from Indiana, and the second from Texas
Ditto. Faxing it in definitely works - I marked my new serial number as "Pending shipment from Amazon".

[dragonjud]

Got the transfer kit from Access_Denied today. Looks like others can find it easily via Microsoft as well, but if anybody wants it before I send it back, you can pm him or myself to let us know.

[SlammedNiss]

You don't have to be calling or anything. Just go to their page, print out their request form. Like someone on the other thread said under Elite 360 info just write "On order".


You have a link?

[crunchb3rry]

Microsoft is really isn't stingy on these. I mailed mine last week, got a migration kit yesterday. Then for some strange reason I got another one today. So they definitely will send it to you if you request it.

Microsoft mailed me two of them too. Strange that it happened to you too, probably others as well.

[imacgod]

I want to know why the 60 GB Live kit doesn't come with these.

[D4rkewolfe]

You have a link?

http://assets.xbox.com/en-us/support/MigrationKit-OrderForm.pdf

There ya go. That's the order form. Just print it out, mail it or fax it and wait about a week. Probably less to be honest. They are pretty fast on it.

Like I said it is random that they keep sending two, both from the locations mentioned above: Indiana and Texas.

[fish23]

How long did it take you guys to get yours?

I ordered on the 19th of Oct.

It's still not here :(

[bigdaddybruce44]

Like others, I got a free one from Microsoft by just putting "on order" for the Elite serial number.

[sailorjensen]

Sounds really generous, but can't you only do a data transfer once?
Or is that just once per drive?

[bigdaddybruce44]

The kit definitely works multiple times. People sell used kits all the time on eBay.

[D4rkewolfe]

How long did it take you guys to get yours?

I ordered on the 19th of Oct.

It's still not here :(

It took me a little less than a week. Sent it I believe 22 and got the first one on the 28th, and the second kit on the 29th.

@sailorjensen

You can transfer to another hard drive anytime I believe as long as it's the same size or larger than the original hard drive. So 20 >> 60 or 120 or 120 >> 120 but not 120 >> 60 or 20.

[sunnysky]

You can transfer the hard drive content as many times as you want.
The only thing you can't do more than once per 12 months is transfer the licenses to all downloaded (purchased) content to a new console. Transferring the license to a new hard drive or console will allow you to play all downloaded content WITHOUT the need of being ONline.

[slickkill77]

I faxed my thing in on Monday so i should get one. If not i may need to borrow someones

[SuperTongue]

Ah, thanks for the info on the "On order" thing. I'm grabbing one off Ebay with Live Cashback and I don't believe it'll be coming with the transfer cable. This information just saved me $20 to $30.

Awesome!

[Access_Denied]

I still have somebody waiting to send the cable to the next person in line. If you need it, PM me.

[LordVila]

I borrowed a Data Migration Cable from a friend of mine but he didn't remember it needed a disc and he doesn't believe he still has it. Any suggestions on what I can do?

I called up Microsofts tech support to find out about getting a replacement disc and the rep told me he could send me a whole new kit but it wouldn't work because the kit would only work on transferring the data to an elite console. So is this guy full of crap?

[D4rkewolfe]

Yes, he is full of crap. The thing is, these kits were made for the specific reason if you are upgrading consoles, so that's probably why he said that. The truth is it can be used for any console and any hard drive as long as it is equal or larger in size than the original hard drive.

[Malik112099]

sweet! I just faxed off the request form. Will probably pick up a used 120 from gs

[slickkill77]

I got mine a few days ago. Just as a warning the transfering takes a while. I only had 4 GB's or so and it took 47 minutes

[Viva Las Vegas]

Does the transfer also move your custom soundtrack songs?

[SirSavesALot]

i need a data migration kit!

[slickkill77]

Holy crap. Mines about to sell on ebay for $28.50 plus....Man I love the uninformed

[bigdaddybruce44]

Holy crap. Mines about to sell on ebay for $28.50 plus....Man I love the uninformed

Indeed. I sold one for like $40.

[slickkill77]

Not to mention my 20Gb hdd is selling for $20 +. So basically I got a 60Gb Hdd for $65 off of ebay - $16.50 live cashback - the 20gb hdd - the transfer cable = I got the 60Gb hdd for free

$65 (60GB Hdd)
-$30 (Selling transfer kit)
-$20 (Selling 20GB Hdd)
-$16.50 (cashback)
----------------------
Money in the bank for me. It was worth it to get that 60GB hdd after all

[SuperTongue]

Anyone know how long their kit takes to come? Like from the day they sent in the request? (Couldn't fax, had to send it via pidgeon.)

I sent mine in last week some time and want to get it here before the 19th so that I'm set for the NXE. I've got the 120 GB HDD, now I just need the damn cables!

[slickkill77]

They got my request on a monday and I got it on thurs or friday

[Access_Denied]

Anyone know how long their kit takes to come? Like from the day they sent in the request? (Couldn't fax, had to send it via pidgeon.)

I sent mine in last week some time and want to get it here before the 19th so that I'm set for the NXE. I've got the 120 GB HDD, now I just need the damn cables!

Takes about a week. I got the first one in like 4 days, and the second one a few days later.

[LordVila]

I called them late last Thursday night and I got my kit today.

[SlammedNiss]

How does it come? USPS or UPS?

[bigdaddybruce44]

How does it come? USPS or UPS?

Mine came USPS.

[elpolloestupendo]

Can someone on here confirm that the kit works transferring from a 20gb to a 60gb HDD? My console decided to RRoD on me, but thanks to Costco's warranty policy, I can swap it out for a new one with a 60gb HDD. So now I'm just trying to figure out how to move data from my old hard drive to the new one.

[davyd]

Hm, I think they may have caught on to the "on order" trick. I sent in my request a little over two weeks ago and I have yet to receive or hear anything from microsoft.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Can someone on here confirm that the kit works transferring from a 20gb to a 60gb HDD? My console decided to RRoD on me, but thanks to Costco's warranty policy, I can swap it out for a new one with a 60gb HDD. So now I'm just trying to figure out how to move data from my old hard drive to the new one.

The only thing you can't do with the kit is transfer data from a larger drive to a smaller drive. Everything else goes. You'll be fine.

[MtlTom]

Anyone know how long their kit takes to come? Like from the day they sent in the request? (Couldn't fax, had to send it via pidgeon.)

I sent mine in last week some time and want to get it here before the 19th so that I'm set for the NXE. I've got the 120 GB HDD, now I just need the damn cables!
I called for mine and was told up to 10 business days. I'm sure it varies depending on where you are since I'd imagine it comes UPS ground or standard USPS.

Fortunately I got one from a friend and did the transfer last night. Worked like a charm & I have plenty of storage now.

[macross233]

I called for mine and was told up to 10 business days. I'm sure it varies depending on where you are since I'd imagine it comes UPS ground or standard USPS.

Fortunately I got one from a friend and did the transfer last night. Worked like a charm & I have plenty of storage now.

I called for mine on Nov. 2. Last week, they told me it was "fulfilled" on Nov. 5 and it would take 5-8 business days to arrive :bs:. I still don't have it.

I'm calling them later today and I'll update with anything new.

[phantomfriar2002]

I called for a kit but they wouldn't send me one without an Elite serial number.

Any way around this? I bought a new HD off Ebay but need the kit.

Can I borrow someone's? My itrader info is clean. :)

[bigdaddybruce44]

I called for a kit but they wouldn't send me one without an Elite serial number.

Any way around this? I bought a new HD off Ebay but need the kit.

Can I borrow someone's? My itrader info is clean. :)

I doubt anyone is going to give you the serial number off their console. You need try what has already been suggested in this thread. Send in a request...via fax is better, but many have gotten through the mail, as well...and just put that your Elite is on order. They may have caught onto this, but it's your best bet.

[phantomfriar2002]

I doubt anyone is going to give you the serial number off their console. You need try what has already been suggested in this thread. Send in a request...via fax is better, but many have gotten through the mail, as well...and just put that your Elite is on order. They may have caught onto this, but it's your best bet.

I didn't ask for a serial number -- nor did I ever think in a million years that would be provided to me. I will try the fax route regardless though, thanks.

Are folks still borrowing units as the OP mentioned?

[bigdaddybruce44]

My bad. The way your post is worded, it sounds like you want a serial number from someone. Honest mistake.

[macross233]

It was just clarified to me that an overseas phone rep is not authorized to ship the migration kit to a USA address. I'm off to fax a form now.

Let's see if the "On Order" trick still works.

[phantomfriar2002]

My bad. The way your post is worded, it sounds like you want a serial number from someone. Honest mistake.

No worries bigdaddy, I just didn't want to come off as an uber-cheap-ass, lol.

It's all good. Cheers. :)

[phantomfriar2002]

It was just clarified to me that an overseas phone rep is not authorized to ship the migration kit to a USA address. I'm off to fax a form now.

Let's see if the "On Order" trick still works.

From what I read people were able to call the 800 number and easily request the kit in the past, even without owning an Elite. That was not my experience because the system would not let him do it without the serial for the Elite. He then looked it up to see if he could sell me one, which of course he couldn't either. lol.

Hopefully you have better luck. I found an Ebay seller with the kit and the HD, it'll end up being $87 after cashback, then I can sell my 20gb and the kit separately and probably get a good deal of that back on top of it.

[macross233]

I just successfully faxed it using faxzero.com.

When I called them earlier today, it was a US phone rep. He said the only way to get this done in the US was to fax the form in. Somehow my phone knew I didn't want to hear anymore and dropped the call. Let's see how long it takes this time. I'll probably give it another week before I call them again.

[CombatCraig]

Does anyone know anything about a new data disc? I just got a clearance 120GB HDD at Target but I can't get the data to transfer. It keeps saying to attach the original HD (which it is), but it keeps showing a picture of a 20GB and not my 60GB. I read somewhere someone saying there is new transfer software.

After fighting with XBOX for an hour they said they would send me a new kit because the think the cable is bad. If they send me just a cable does anyone have the newer software?

[D4rkewolfe]

How old would this "new software" be. I really don't know how one could tell if they have a newer version to be honest.

[CombatCraig]

Well I wish I knew. I found the people with the same problem at NEOGAF and I can't post there yet to ask. But here is the post from NeoGaf:

I fixed my problem with transferring data to or from a 60GB HDD. There are two versions of the software out there. The one that comes with a retail 120GB HDD will only transfer from 20GB HDDs and not 60s at all. But if you request one from Microsoft, they give you a newer version of the software that will work with all sizes of HDDs.

But all I know is after I press Continue on the software it comes up with a screen saying to attach the original hard drive and there's a picture on the right that clearly shows a 20GB HD being placed onto the XBOX.

So I finally found out the original tech call was sending my just the cable but I called just now and got the sweetest AMERICAN girl and she's sending me the whole kit, so we'll see in about a week if it works - man I hate waiting :cry:

[gkrykewy]

Bought a used 120GB on eBay and faxed the "on order" request on Wednesday. We'll see what happens. If they've caught onto the "on order" trick, maybe we can get the conga going again.

[thegamer4787]

Bought a used 120GB on eBay and faxed the "on order" request on Wednesday. We'll see what happens. If they've caught onto the "on order" trick, maybe we can get the conga going again.

I am supposed to receive the migration kit very soon and would have no problem sending it over to you if you're next in line.

[SlammedNiss]

I am supposed to receive the migration kit very soon and would have no problem sending it over to you if you're next in line.

I assume you're the one I'll be sending it to. I really thought my new 360 would have been here last week, but I'm still waiting on it.

[gkrykewy]

I am supposed to receive the migration kit very soon and would have no problem sending it over to you if you're next in line.

Thank you, sir! I'll keep you posted.

[thegamer4787]

I assume you're the one I'll be sending it to. I really thought my new 360 would have been here last week, but I'm still waiting on it.

Alright, well I'm planning on trading my old 360 for an arcade unit this week because gamestop is offering an extra $40 toward the trade in of a next generation console and my warranty is almost up. I believe that the trade in bonus is only offered until 11/27.

Anyway, I currently have a 20gb and a 120gb drive and was going to transfer the 20gb data to the 120gb drive. It seems that I won't have the migration kit by the time that I have to trade the console in. My new plan will probably be to trade in my old console without the 20gb drive and then use the memory card which comes with the arcade unit to transfer my data from the 20gb to the 120gb hd. Does this sound like it will generally work? I figure that individual game saves will be less than 256mb and I can just re-download the xbox live arcade games.

[Danil ACE]

Alright, well I'm planning on trading my old 360 for an arcade unit this week because gamestop is offering an extra $40 toward the trade in of a next generation console and my warranty is almost up. I believe that the trade in bonus is only offered until 11/27.

Anyway, I currently have a 20gb and a 120gb drive and was going to transfer the 20gb data to the 120gb drive. It seems that I won't have the migration kit by the time that I have to trade the console in. My new plan will probably be to trade in my old console without the 20gb drive and then use the memory card which comes with the arcade unit to transfer my data from the 20gb to the 120gb hd. Does this sound like it will generally work? I figure that individual game saves will be less than 256mb and I can just re-download the xbox live arcade games.
You only need one 360 to transfer the hard drive data.

[Chronotrigga]

So, if I transfer my 20GB Data to my 60GB Data, all the data I have on my 60GB will be erased?

[thegamer4787]

You only need one 360 to transfer the hard drive data.

I understand this. My point was that I need to trade my old xbox sooner than I will be receiving the migration kit and therefore will not be trading my 20gb hd along with the console itself toward the purchase of a new arcade unit.

[phantomfriar2002]

When clearing out my old 20gb hard drive is there any way to erase the content on it (i.e. just deleting profiles deletes the content as well?).

[JJSP]

When clearing out my old 20gb hard drive is there any way to erase the content on it (i.e. just deleting profiles deletes the content as well?).
If you transfer content from the 20GB to a larger drive, your 20GB is wiped clean.

[macross233]

I understand this. My point was that I need to trade my old xbox sooner than I will be receiving the migration kit and therefore will not be trading my 20gb hd along with the console itself toward the purchase of a new arcade unit.

Once you get your new arcade unit, plug in the old 20gb and see if it works. I think harddrive content is locked to console units. It may be fixed by a simple account/profile recovery. Any downloaded videos/other content will be protected by DRM, but that can be taken care of easily too. More importantly, check the game saves. Rock Band I know is a protected game save. If that works, you're in the clear. Just sell the old system, wait for the migration kit, and you'll be fine.

[SlammedNiss]

Got my new 360 today. Will be transferring data tonight and be sending out the kit with tomorrow's mail. Alex D. is next in line. You should have it by this weekend as it's shipping from KS.

[macross233]

I finally got mine via USPS.

"On Order" trick still works, folks.

Bad news: Disc doesn't load. Says "Play DVD" when inserted and nothing auto loads, even when I set "Startup" to "Disc". I'll try calling for a replacement disc soon.

[elpolloestupendo]

This might not be relevant at all, but I was having problems with my disc at first too. I tried it a bunch of times and it kept telling me it was unreadable. I called Microsoft and they agreed to send me a replacement, but then I tried it later and, after taking off the hard drive, it worked. It might just be dumb luck, as I don't know why hard drive would prevent the disc from being read, but I figured you might as well try it if you haven't already.

[phantomfriar2002]

So the kits definitely work after they've been used once? (I assume so if the "conga" is still on going ;)

Some guy on another board was telling me you can't sell them or use them on another console after one-time usage...ughhh!

I'm gonna try the "On Order" deal again.

[macross233]

This might not be relevant at all, but I was having problems with my disc at first too. I tried it a bunch of times and it kept telling me it was unreadable. I called Microsoft and they agreed to send me a replacement, but then I tried it later and, after taking off the hard drive, it worked. It might just be dumb luck, as I don't know why hard drive would prevent the disc from being read, but I figured you might as well try it if you haven't already.

It was really odd. It would say "Play DVD" and the video playing would just say "Insert Disc into an xbox 360". Uh, ok. No unreadable disc warning, or any other warnings. Data side of disc looked perfectly fine.

So, I boiled the disc. It was the first time having to boil one. 30 seconds floating on top of boiling water, cooled it off, wiped it clean, and success! My hard drive is now in the process of transferring.

[KingDox]

I just ordered a transfer kit. I want move my stuff to a 60 gig drive. I hope the "on order" trick still works.

[Rig]

I just got $40 for my transfer kit on ebay. :hot:

I actually got two of them; ordered one when I was going to buy a used drive. But I ended up getting a new drive when CC clearanced them, so I ended up with e second from that. It ends tonight on ebay.

[thegamer4787]

I received the transfer kit and should be using it within a day or so. Is someone currently waiting for the transfer kit? If not, I can send it back to Access_Denied.

[jhamlett]

I tried the 'on order' trick and i got a letter back from Xbox last Tues with the serial number highlighted and a letter saying they need my serial. Bummer.

I have managed to transfer most of my stuff via my 64mb card or re-downloading it, but a few items either will not fit or do not want to copy. I hate to lose Hexic HD :(

Does the cable allow xbox1 game saves to transfer? Has anoyeon had any luck with DOAX2 saves?

I think i am short on the reqs, but my goozex rep is solid. If anyone could spare a cable i promise to have it turned around in 24 hours.

[mick16]

I used the "On order from Amazon" response and sent the form via fax about a week ago. Kit showed up today shipped from Indiana. Will be ebaying it tonight since I already did the drive transfer - 20GB to 60GB. Kit will almost pay for what I spent on the 60GB HD after the cash back.

[D4rkewolfe]

Exactly. Especially with the Live-Cashback. Sell your old 20 GB and the transfer kit, with some cash back, pretty much pays for itself

[crzyjoeguy]

does anyone know how long it takes microsoft to send the transfer kit, (id ask to borrow this one in circulation, but i dont have 2 i-trader so o-well) but i ordered one from microsoft n i really want to use my new hard drive, i am under a gig on my 20 and i have a 1600 point card to be used. so if anyone knows about how long it takes could you please pm me if thats not to much trouble. thank you.

[captainfrizo]

does anyone know how long it takes microsoft to send the transfer kit, (id ask to borrow this one in circulation, but i dont have 2 i-trader so o-well)

I faxed my form in on a Wednesday morning and got the kit the following Monday in the mail.

[Access_Denied]

I don't know if you guys still have any use for this 'conga', but I sent in for two more cables yesterday. I used the 'on order' trick. Hopefully we'll be able to send these to needy CAGs a little faster. It's already helped 5 CAGs, hopefully we can make it more.

[mac101010]

i might need to borrow the cables in two weeks when i get my hard drive, so if it's alright with you guys continuing the conga a little longer. thanks!

[J7.]

does anyone know how long it takes microsoft to send the transfer kit, (id ask to borrow this one in circulation, but i dont have 2 i-trader so o-well) but i ordered one from microsoft n i really want to use my new hard drive, i am under a gig on my 20 and i have a 1600 point card to be used. so if anyone knows about how long it takes could you please pm me if thats not to much trouble. thank you.
MS told me 3-10 business days. I'm wondering why you guys don't request one from MS instead of trying to wait in line here on CAG? And what is this On Order thing people are talking about?

[rvdrock]

Same here, I ordered one today, just told I was upgrading to a 60 gig, and they are sending it out...

[hostyl1]

Mine came within a week (Mid November order).

[Zyzomys]

I purchased a used 120 GB hdd and ordered the kit over the telephone 2-weeks ago. It showed up today. My Arcade games were not working so MS really had no choice - send the kit or send me more Points.

[eminemobied12]

i received my Transfer Kit from MS in 6 days (i mailed the pdf form via snail mail on BF and received the kit this past thursday)

[dv8mad]

If these are so easy to get, why do they sell for so much on Ebay?
I'm looking to get a 120gb HDD, but the sticking point for me has been the transfer cable!

[elpolloestupendo]

Hey, I send my PDF in a oouple weeks ago and actually received two kits, so I'd be happy to send it to whomever is next in the conga so we can get it moving even quicker. Access_Denied, could you let me know where I should send it?

[krumc]

They do go for quite a bit on eBay its weird. I was happy because I just picked up the 120gb kit at Target on clearance then sold the transfer cable and old 20gb drive to cut the cost way down.

[dragonjud]

If these are so easy to get, why do they sell for so much on Ebay?
I'm looking to get a 120gb HDD, but the sticking point for me has been the transfer cable!

The problem was and has been that Microsoft only made these readily available for Elite owners. However, they shot themselves in the foot when they released the new units (60 gb), and apparently didn't put in a measure for helping those owners.
The 'on order' trick refers to put in that phrase on the pdf form that is either faxes or mailed, where you're supposed to put your Elite number.
If Microsoft would only acknowledge their problem, and make these available there would be no Ebay market.
Alternatively, they could make it easy to transfer your information like Sony did. But, let me stop there before the fanboys jump down my throat.

[Zyzomys]

I did not use any trick: I simply called Customer Support and asked for one. I explained that none of my Arcade games were working properly (which is true) with the new 120 GB Hard Drive and that I needed a solution. I also reminded the Customer Service rep just how expensive the 120 GB hdd is, and that I expected a solution. She promised I would get the Migration Kit in 2-weeks, and that is when I received it.

[dv8mad]

The problem was and has been that Microsoft only made these readily available for Elite owners. However, they shot themselves in the foot when they released the new units (60 gb), and apparently didn't put in a measure for helping those owners.
The 'on order' trick refers to put in that phrase on the pdf form that is either faxes or mailed, where you're supposed to put your Elite number.
If Microsoft would only acknowledge their problem, and make these available there would be no Ebay market.
Alternatively, they could make it easy to transfer your information like Sony did. But, let me stop there before the fanboys jump down my throat.

meh
I don't think they made them available at all here in Japan. I have never seen one and no one seems to know what the hell I'm talking about in any stores.:roll:

[eminemobied12]

i think they go for a lot on ebay because of it's hacking abilities right? although still i don't understand y they just don't order one themselves...

also today i received a 2nd transfer cable!

[Access_Denied]

i think they go for a lot on ebay because of it's hacking abilities right? although still i don't understand y they just don't order one themselves...

also today i received a 2nd transfer cable!

People are idiots. But whatever you, don't teach them anything. Some of us are making a killing selling these things on eBay. :D


And yes, combined with Xplorer360, you can read your drive's contents.

[KingDox]

I got mine in the mail this week. The "on order" trick worked and I got my cable no problems.

[dv8mad]

Somebody order me one! (T_T)

[mac101010]

I got mine in the mail this week. The "on order" trick worked and I got my cable no problems.

Same here. They're pretty lax when it comes to these things. :)

[theking20]

If anyone has an extra transfer cable, i would really appreciate it, I traded my old xbox and forgot to write down the serial number and just bought an elite and want to transfer my data.
Or can I just right the elite serial number on the form and not the original xbox serial number? Or do I need both

[Access_Denied]

You need both. But, you can try putting the Elite as your old Xbox, then in the new Xbox field, just put "On order from Amazon".

[KampfVerein]

Who's next in this saucy conga? I just acquired a used 120 GB drive - why anyone would use one and then discard it is beyond me, but that's neither here nor there - and I need a transfer package post-haste.

I could lie on the form or call them, sure, but that would mean I'd have to deal with more corporate, bureaucratic rigmarole. Ick. I prefer you people.

[Zyzomys]

I could lie on the form or call them, sure, but that would mean I'd have to deal with more corporate, bureaucratic rigmarole.You don't have to lie. I purchased a 120 GB hdd from eBay and called MS for the Migration Kit. The entire phone call took 10-minutes and there was no deception. Told them what I had purchased and what I needed - the person I dealt with said I would have it in 14-days and gave me a reference number.

[thegamer4787]

I currently have the transfer kit and can hopefully send out the kit in a week or so. Sorry for the holdup.

[theking20]

can i get it next. :) just bought an elite.

[dragonjud]

can i get it next. :) just bought an elite.

If you do have an elite, and can get the form filled out, you may actually get it from Microsoft faster.

[Maynard]

Can I call next!?!?! I am buying a new 360 due to RROD and I want to use the newer bigger HD :)

Please PM when you can ship :)

thanks

[H-Town Info]

I just got the 120gb w/transfer kit today and I will probably start a conga to help some CAGs out. I will make out the pre-requirements at some point. At least for sure to qualify, you have to be on CAG for at least year and/or have some trades here on CAG.

[Bloodbooger]

I'm going to try the "on order" method, but I'd be happy to be included in the conga. I'm looking to pick up a 60 or 120gb in the next week.

[menikmati]

I'm going to try the "on order" method, but I'd be happy to be included in the conga. I'm looking to pick up a 60 or 120gb in the next week.

o y halo thar.

Here's a link to the Western Digital 120GB that is known to work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136072

[driph]

Great idea for the conga, few of us just purchased the WD 120 from newegg and are gonna upgrade our 360s next week at my place. Access_Denied, I'll toss ya a pm.

[SoNiC1023]

I would love to join this conga

[Maynard]

Alright I got the cable and I used it and I'm done.

Who's NEXT UP!?

[$hady]

I'd like to get in on this as well, please and thanks! I'm finally going to break down and upgrade from my crappy 20gb. I'll be using store credit of course to pay for most of the new HD.

Access_Denied you have a PM :D

[J7.]

Contact MS customer service and ask them to request it for you, it should show up in about 3 days.

[$hady]

Contact MS customer service and ask them to request it for you, it should show up in about 3 days.


I tried to do the customer service thing, well I didn't call but I did fax and mail the form. I did both and I have not heard anything back still hoping though since prices are retarded on Ebay and i'd hate to buy one just to use and resell. I was kinda hoping to get in on this conga since I figured we might move faster than M$.

I finally managed to find a used 120gb hd today for $80 from GS so i'm all set now besides the kit. I'd been looking for a cheap HD while waiting to get my hands on a transfer kit. Glad I found it and didn't have to pay retail for a new hd.

[J7.]

I tried to do the customer service thing, well I didn't call but I did fax and mail the form. I did both and I have not heard anything back still hoping though since prices are retarded on Ebay and i'd hate to buy one just to use and resell. I was kinda hoping to get in on this conga since I figured we might move faster than M$.

I finally managed to find a used 120gb hd today for $80 from GS so i'm all set now besides the kit. I'd been looking for a cheap HD while waiting to get my hands on a transfer kit. Glad I found it and didn't have to pay retail for a new hd.
If you don't get/hear from them, I would just call 1-800-4MY-XBOX and tell them you just bought a 120 gb hdd. I think its faster if they do it over the phone for you.

[exileinoblivion]

o y halo thar.

Here's a link to the Western Digital 120GB that is known to work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136072

how hard is it to install this HD in your 360? Any tutorials for it?

[$hady]

If you don't get/hear from them, I would just call 1-800-4MY-XBOX and tell them you just bought a 120 gb hdd. I think its faster if they do it over the phone for you.

Well that was surprising simple! I assumed they'd just say call back with the serial number once it arrives, that's what I would say lol... The guy I got was really nice compared to past reps i've dealt with from their call centers. He said 7-10 business days expect a cable. Maybe i'll get lucky and get one from my fax/mail in form as well? lol i'll just be happy with one to use, i'm not greedy.

Monoprice has proven cables are dirt cheap they really should include one in every single highly overpriced hard drive they sell. It'd be nice of them rather than to make all of us early supports have to jump through hoops to upgrade our RROD traps.

how hard is it to install this HD in your 360? Any tutorials for it?

Lots on Youtube, you have to partition the drive a certain way as well I guess from lookin at a couple. I'm not sure as I haven't looked into it. I prefer the real thing since i'm a nerd.

(http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3WR9inneEkA)

[H-Town Info]

also when u do transfers from pc to the 360 hd, vista isn't really capable at all. Luckily I used my old computer with XP.

[J7.]

Well that was surprising simple! I assumed they'd just say call back with the serial number once it arrives, that's what I would say lol... The guy I got was really nice compared to past reps i've dealt with from their call centers. He said 7-10 business days expect a cable. Maybe i'll get lucky and get one from my fax/mail in form as well? lol i'll just be happy with one to use, i'm not greedy.

Monoprice has proven cables are dirt cheap they really should include one in every single highly overpriced hard drive they sell. It'd be nice of them rather than to make all of us early supports have to jump through hoops to upgrade our RROD traps.

(http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3WR9inneEkA)
Ya every CSR from MS turns out to be highly different from the other, either very helpful, semi-helpful, not helpful, hurtful, or clueless. That's cool that it worked out for you. Ya you would think it would make more sense for MS to just include the cable & disc with the HDDs so they don't have to field calls, faxes, and mail, and then ship out the cables and discs all over the world.

[GuitarAK]

I must say, this is my first experience with CAG, and it is definitely a positive one. I just sent Access a PM about getting on the conga, and it's the first place I learned about the "On Order" trick, which I will try tonight. Thanks to you all, and glad to be starting in a great community like this. Next up I'll try trading games, rather then shelling out extra $$ to GS for used games that they make ridiculous profits on.

[Access_Denied]

Well, I'm trying to keep up with the staggering demand for these kits. I tried to order 2 more today. If anybody has one they aren't using, I have a list of people who need them. Just PM me and I'll give you the list.

[A Gamer]

Here is how I got my cable... FREE! And without fraud...

Called MS support directly: 1-800-4MY-XBOX

Told the person I received a 120 Gb drive as a gift, but could not transfer some of my content using my memory card.

I cited the Viva Pinata save games and Yavin Station DLC for Knights of The Old Republic (standard XBOX game) as examples that I could think of right then, but that there were a few others as well. The problem was that this specific content could not be copied/transfered to the memory card, period.

[Please note that these two strategically picked examples cannot simply be re-downloaded, hence the call to tech support. But the conversation never got that far...]

I feigned total ignorance as to the solution, and indicated that while playing online someone mentioned that I needed a cable? But that I could not find a cable at my local Best Buy (which was a tiny lie, because I never even looked for one).

She promptly confirmed that I would need a cable to transfer everything from my old 20 to the new 120, and that the cable is only available from MS. She then asked for my console SN to look up the registration information, confirmed the shipping/e-mail address they had on file and indicated that I will get the cable in 5 to 10 working days...

I asked her if I could use this same cable with my 2nd console, and she said that her screen said it was 'single use', so I would have to order another cable for my other console. :roll: I asked her if she could send me 2 right away, since I was ready with my other console SN, but she said I would have to place another support call for that console? :drool:

A week later, one kit arrived in the mail. Nice. :applause:

Now I just need to find a cheap 120G for my 2nd console...

[$hady]

Those waiting in the conga keep pestering M$ and you'll get one. Calling is better than faxing and mailing the form. I did both of those a couple weeks ago and nothing but after calling on the 16th I got the transfer kit today via proirity mail. Looked at the reference # on the package and it links to the one I got on the phone. So call call call. :) Thanks to all who helped and of course Access for sharing his with everyone.

[newlu]

I just faxed them the form and will they contact me via email or anything?

Thanks!

[jaykrue]

Bumping up this old thread. I need a data migration kit and would rather give the money to a CAG than MS. One condition though: I need a kit made past spring 2009 as the older ones couldn't transfer 60gb > 120gb (which is what my scenario is). Anyone willing to send me theirs?

[Eric1285]

I need a kit as well. Looking to go from 120GB > 120GB (should be no problem right?)

I faxed in the form but haven't heard anything. Going to try and call them tomorrow morning, but from what I hear the program is likely dead. Most of the kits on eBay seem to be knockoffs that require you to transfer to a PC first, which I don't have.

[ZenTrickster]

Ok, here's a question for all you 360 migration successes. I'm wanting to improve upon my 20gb hdd and exchange it with the seagate barracuda. How can you exchange the data between the two if you are using the same connections and housings from the original? Thoughts?

[SpitFire158]

Do you need a newer migration kit go from 20GB to 60 GB?

[seen]

If you have a 120gb HDD, they won't send you one as it is supposed to have a cable. Spitfire all the kit's are the same.

[Eric1285]

Just got off the phone with Microsoft. They said the program for the free kits ended in July so I just ordered one from them for $12.90 shipped, which is just a couple of bucks more than the knockoff ones on eBay. Gotta help the economy!

[Nightfall]

I just called them as well. They told me it would take 2 -3 weeks to arrive. I just got a new 360, and I'm not waiting that long.

[ajh2298]

I just called them as well. They told me it would take 2 -3 weeks to arrive. I just got a new 360, and I'm not waiting that long.

I ordered one from Microsoft on Monday and I got it today so the 2-3 weeks is maybe what they have to tell you over the phone.

[Nightfall]

Thanks, I just called back and ordered one.

[ramenboy]

Heya. Just pulled the trigger on a new Elite after the price drop and rebate. Any change the conga is still alive and active? I don't particularly mind paying M$, but would rather not if I had the choice.

Anyone game? If not, I'll call and pay for one.

[influenze]

wow just ordered mine for 12.90$ i bought a 120 gb hard drive from ebay for 53.00$ shipped and it works great, it has a chinese letter on the top left of the screen when in the memory screen to see available memory. but thats just nit picking i guess cuz everything else works great.

[JJSP]

wow just ordered mine for 12.90$ i bought a 120 gb hard drive from ebay for 53.00$ shipped and it works great, it has a chinese letter on the top left of the screen when in the memory screen to see available memory. but thats just nit picking i guess cuz everything else works great.
That's how you know someone crammed a junky hard drive inside an Xbox HD shell. When it fails, you'll know why.

[influenze]

well maybe so, but i got a 3 year warranty on it. I have also heard that the western drives work great as well. but if i get 3 years out of my hdd from hong kong, then i would have saved 100$ over microsoft.

[J7.]

Don't give your money to piraters in China. Hurt's everyone.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Don't give your money to piraters in China. Hurt's everyone.

Except for the Chinese pirates.

[J7.]

Except for the Chinese pirates.
:applause: Hopefully it will hurt them eventually! Bastards.

[n8dogggg]

I ordered mine Friday last week...hopefully it'll be in by the end of the week. I paid the $13.

[JDMxB]

Is there a link to order one of these? Not talking about the PDF, like an actual ORDER PAGE. I'm willing to pay the 13.