It happens all the time. Your absolute favorite games disappear, wears out or get damaged in some way or another and replacing them is not always an option. Moreover, many popular games seem to go "out of print" quickly and become pretty hard to find. If they are still around, the price of replacing them, especially if the original was a gift, can be an expensive alternative. These kinds of situations could quickly be avoided if only there was some way to backup Xbox games without a lot of hassle.
Not many people think of these eventualities when they purchase the games, but it has happened often enough to hardcore gamers that several companies now have their own versions of duplicating software out there on the market. To back up Xbox games alone there has to be at least a dozen versions of fairly easy to use software out there today, but some caution needs to be exercised before downloading the first one you find after searching.
Most of the more reliable packages will cost you, but when you consider the alternative, which is replacing the games with original copies, you will still come off saving some money. Research your choices carefully; all companies will not always tell you straight out that you will need special equipment such as disc burners. The best ones are those that only require that your computer have a CD drive to backup Xbox games.
One last thing to check before purchasing any copying software: is it up-to-date on encryption codes or does it guarantee to copy any current game intact by copying it in its entirety, including encryption codes. Nothing is more frustrating than copying a disc, only to find out it does not work because of being unable to crack or copy the encryption codes so that the game machine can read them.
Last steps to successfully backup Xbox games encompass one single word: quality. First, you have to be certain that the disc you are copying is in good condition, or all your work will be for nothing. The same applies to the blanks you will be copying to. This is not a time for the cheap stuff. Finally, always test your copies.
