Does the Xbox 360 scratch disks?

[tinman]

Does the Xbox 360 scratch disks?

BBC Watchdog recently performed a test to determine whether or not the console is in fact a DVD eater

 

[saffakanera]

Yes.

 

[diabolus]

Well i'm missing one aspect in that study, the effect of having the console standing upright [the disc being on it's side in other words] vs. it being flat and the disc being at a normal flat angle. I dunno, but for me, putting discs into a drive that's sideways without any type of clamp/lock mechanism is just a scratch waiting to happen. Even if it's being locked -inside- the act of inserting/removing is already open for problems..

 

[cr@zydude]

Well i'm missing one aspect in that study, the effect of having the console standing upright [the disc being on it's side in other words] vs. it being flat and the disc being at a normal flat angle. I dunno, but for me, putting discs into a drive that's sideways without any type of clamp/lock mechanism is just a scratch waiting to happen. Even if it's being locked -inside- the act of inserting/removing is already open for problems..

While this is true, it is recommended that the Xbox 360 be placed vertically. This helps increase airflow to keep the console cool.

 

[Bcm]

The older models lack the bumpers in the drive which causes the disc to scratch over time.

 

[maestro_za]

I add a mod to the drive that buffers discs properly. Scratching down to a minimum/zero.

A standard Xbox 360 should just lay flat to be on the safe side.

 

[Tegnik]

I add a mod to the drive that buffers discs properly. Scratching down to a minimum/zero.

A standard Xbox 360 should just lay flat to be on the safe side.

Did you do this for mine too?

 

[maestro_za]

Did you do this for mine too?

No! But I can if you want