How do I transfer my data from my Xbox 360 to a Series X if my 360 does not start?

Your saved data would need to be stored on the cloud in order to move it to the Series X. If you had that set up before your console went out, then the games will sync the data when you start them on the Series X. Otherwise, you'd need to be able to sign into the console to enable cloud saves unfortunately.

Hi Donald. My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

Thank you for posting on the Xbox Communities Forum. The Xbox 360 hard drive transfer cable cannot be used to transfer data from an Xbox 360 to Xbox One.

To move your data from Xbox 360 to Xbox One, all you need to do is sign in to your new Xbox One with your Microsoft account. When you do this, everything listed in the "What moves to Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S" section below is transferred to your new console.

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/move-from-xbox-360-to-xbox-one

Please reach back if you have further questions.

Thanks,
Kyle

I'm planning on running my 360 and XB1 games from an external drive, but because my internet isn't the fastest I wanted to start downloading the Series X upgrades now, ready to transfer to the Series X's internal storage so they'd be ready to play sooner.
I'll make do with the non-Series X games until they've been installed then.

Hello Cincisquirtle,my name is Marvina, I will be happy to help you.

The short answer is yes, you need to transfer the licenses from your Xbox 360 to your Xbox Series X in order to access downloaded content (DLC) for your Xbox 360 games.

To transfer licenses, follow these steps:

Sign in to your Microsoft account on your Xbox Series X.

Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Licenses".
Select "Transfer licenses to this console."
Follow the instructions on the screen.

This process will transfer all your Xbox 360 game licenses to your Xbox Series X.

Once you've transferred your licenses, you'll be able to access DLC for your Xbox 360 games on your Xbox Series X.

If you are having trouble transferring licenses, you can try the following:

Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
Sign out and sign back in to your Microsoft account on your Xbox Series X.

Restart your Xbox Series X.

Source: https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/move-from-xbox-360-to-xbox-one

These are basic solutions to these problems, but they can lead to a solution, remember that this is a public forum where we are players like you who want to help, good luck and happy day.

Sincerely,
Vanessa.

My brother has forgotten his old xbox 360 account email and his 360 is broken. He dosent know how to recover it, he does have his profile on the old 360 hard drive but doesnt know how to transfer that data off it.

he had the first xbox 360. He wants to his progile on xbox one but cant remember the email doesnt know how to transfer data off hard drive . Someone please help.