How to Rip Xbox 360 Games

To legally play Xbox 360 games with the Xenia emulator, you need to dump (rip) your own game discs or obtain your digital games from a compatible Xbox 360 console. This ensures you’re using content you legally own, adhering to copyright laws and emulator usage guidelines.

This guide will walk you through the proper methods to rip Xbox 360 games for use with Xenia.

What You Need to Rip Xbox 360 Games

Before you start, make sure you have:

A modded or RGH/JTAG Xbox 360 console
(This is essential as regular retail consoles cannot dump games properly.)
An external USB drive or a network connection
To transfer dumped files to your PC.
Xbox 360 game discs or installed digital copies
(You must own the original media.)
A PC with enough storage space
Xbox 360 game sizes can range from 6 GB to 20+ GB depending on the title.
Homebrew software/tools for the Xbox 360, such as:
- FSD (Freestyle Dashboard)
- Aurora
- XeXMenu
- ISO2GOD (for converting ISOs to GOD format, if desired)

Methods to Rip Xbox 360 Games

Method 1: Ripping Game Files via Xbox 360 (Recommended for Xenia)

The best way to dump Xbox 360 games for Xenia is to extract the game’s files directly from a modded Xbox 360 console.

Steps:

Install XeXMenu or Freestyle Dashboard on your Xbox 360.
- These are homebrew apps that allow file browsing and copying.
Insert the Xbox 360 game disc into your console.
Use XeXMenu or FSD to copy the “Content” folder or game directory from the disc to your external USB drive or internal HDD.
Transfer the dumped game files to your PC via USB or FTP.
You should now have a folder with the default.xex file and game assets, which can be run in Xenia.

Result:

You’ll have an extracted game folder, compatible with Xenia’s file loader.

Method 2: Ripping ISO Files (Alternative)

Another option is to create a raw ISO image of the game disc.

Steps:

Use an Xbox 360 console with ISO extraction tools.
Dump the disc into an ISO file using tools like DVD2XBOX or through custom dashboards.
You can also use a Kreon-flashed DVD drive (obsolete but still possible) to read Xbox 360 discs and rip ISOs on a PC.
Xenia supports ISO loading, so you can use the ISO file directly with the emulator.

Important Note: Not all games may run correctly from ISO format. Extracted XEX folders are generally preferred for compatibility.

Things to Avoid

You cannot rip Xbox 360 discs with a standard PC DVD drive.
Xbox 360 game discs use custom security sectors that normal drives cannot read.
Avoid downloading “pre-ripped” games from the internet.
To comply with copyright laws, always dump games you legally own.
Xenia does not support encrypted content from Xbox Live digital purchases without proper keys, hence why dumping from your console is necessary.

How to Load Ripped Games in Xenia

Once you have the game files:

Open Xenia.
Select File → Open.
Navigate to the default.xex file inside your dumped game folder.
Load the game and enjoy!

Xenia will automatically handle the emulation process if the dump is correct.

Summary

To use Xenia legally and effectively, you need to rip your own Xbox 360 games using a modded Xbox 360 console. By extracting game files directly or creating ISO images, you can enjoy your purchased Xbox 360 titles on PC through emulation. Always ensure you’re using games you legally own and follow best practices for accurate dumping.