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Xbox 360 first-run game install procedures are getting out of hand

I just bought Forza Motorsport 4, an eagerly-awaited title from a Microsoft-owned dev team (i.e. we can assume that this game follows Microsoft’s best practices). Here’s what I had to do to get the game running. These steps are optional, but will result in a degraded experience if you don’t do them.

  1. Find the special “I bought this game new, not pre-owned, so give me free stuff” codes in the box (one is for tracks, one for cars).
  2. On the Xbox’s dashboard UI, hit Guide | left | Redeem Code.
  3. Enter the 25-character code into the Xbox using the on-screen QWERTY keyboard, hunting and pecking using the controller (this is easier if you take the time to plug a USB keyboard in or have the (rare) chatpad accessory).
  4. Repeat this process for the second code.
  5. Wait for the 550 MB downloads to finish.
  6. Insert the first of the game’s two DVDs.
  7. In the Xbox Dashboard, go to the Disc Info page.
  8. Select “Install game” and choose your Xbox’s hard drive.
  9. Wait about 10-15 minutes for that to finish.
  10. Now select “Load game”.
  11. When prompted, say “yes” to the “there is an update available for this game, download now?” question.
  12. Wait 30-60 seconds for that to happen.
  13. Watch the unskippable intro video narrated by Britain’s top oaf.
  14. Play a demo lap. You’re in the game! It’s exciting!
  15. No, wait, there’s more. After the demo lap, quit out to the main menu.
  16. Select “Install Disc 2” (on the far right) and when prompted insert the game’s second DVD.
  17. Wait about five minutes for the game to install extra data of a mysterious (but presumably game-enhancing) nature to your console’s hard drive.
  18. When prompted, put the first DVD back in.
  19. Play your new game!

Remind me again about how console gaming is simpler than PC gaming?

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  1. tj said: This is why my only gaming devices are iOS devices.
  2. fuiru said: This is why Nintendo chose the cartridge format for the N64 rather than CD.
  3. steelopus said: 20. PROFIT!
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