Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable

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  1. Ka0sR1d3r
    Ka0sR1d3r Guest

    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable


    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it keeps saying disc is unreadable

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    Ka0sR1d3r, Sep 7, 2016
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  2. Xbox 360 goat simulator

    i downloaded goat simulator payday on my Xbox 360 and when I click on it it loads then says unreadable disc Evan though its a downloaded GAMe there is no disc inserted in the console what is happening please help
     
    crazygamer32117, Sep 7, 2016
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  3. Downloaded game says disc unreadable.. there is no disc...

    I downloaded forza horizon instead of purchasing the hardcopy and i am unable to play, everytime the game is about to let me play it says disc unreadable, ive deleted and redownloaded it several time aswell as delete the cache etc
     
    TheTreeBrother, Sep 7, 2016
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  4. Miss Bijoux
    Miss Bijoux Guest

    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable

    Miss Bijoux, Sep 8, 2016
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  5. NuclearTrat
    NuclearTrat Guest
    If it is a downloaded game why would it need a disc ?
     
    NuclearTrat, Sep 12, 2016
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  6. The article that Miss Bijoux linked suggests several things that could be at fault:

    • A) You aren't signed into the same profile that purchased the digital game.
    • B) The DRM license of the game does not match the console it was originally purchased on.
    • C) There is something wrong with the DVD drive.
    • D) Your game installation is corrupt.
    I don't know why the third thing takes you to the disc drive troubleshooter, but it will tell you to remove any flash drives that are plugged into the console, and then it will eventually tell you to take it in for a service repair if it still doesn't work.

    The "disc unreadable" error occurs when the Xbox is unable to read files from the source destination, which in OP's case, is the hard drive.
    This can imply that the hard drive is actually showing signs of dying, as it may have bad sectors (i.e. corrupted, unreadable areas on the disk platter).

    So, the solution here (in order):

    1. Ensure you are signed into the same profile that purchased the game.
    2. If you originally purchased the game on a different Xbox 360 console, perform a license transfer.
    3. Remove any flash drives plugged into the console.
    4. Uninstall, re-download, and reinstall the game.
    If your game still does not launch, then you may very well have an issue going on with the hard drive, and the hard drive must ultimately be replaced.

    Hope this all helps!
     
    Internet Expert, Nov 2, 2018
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  7. Internet Expert Win User

    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable

    The article that Miss Bijoux linked suggests several things that could be at fault:

    • A) You aren't signed into the same profile that purchased the digital game.
    • B) The DRM license of the game does not match the console it was originally purchased on.
    • C) There is something wrong with the DVD drive.
    • D) Your game installation is corrupt.
    I don't know why the third thing takes you to the disc drive troubleshooter, but it will tell you to remove any flash drives that are plugged into the console, and then it will eventually tell you to take it in for a service repair if it still doesn't work.

    The "disc unreadable" error occurs when the Xbox is unable to read files from the source destination, which in OP's case, is the hard drive.
    This can imply that the hard drive is actually showing signs of dying, as it may have bad sectors (i.e. corrupted, unreadable areas on the disk platter).

    So, the solution here (in order):

    1. Ensure you are signed into the same profile that purchased the game.
    2. If you originally purchased the game on a different Xbox 360 console, perform a license transfer.
    3. Remove any flash drives plugged into the console.
    4. Uninstall, re-download, and reinstall the game.
    If your game still does not launch, then you may very well have an issue going on with the hard drive, and the hard drive must ultimately be replaced.

    Hope this all helps!
  8. NuclearTrat Win User

    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable

    If it is a downloaded game why would it need a disc ?
  9. Miss Bijoux Win User

    Xbox 360 will not let me play a downloaded game it says disc is unreadable

  10. Legendgenesis Win User

    Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC

    Is it saying that the disc is unreadable? If so, are you playing off the disc on a 360 or are you playing on an Xbox One?
  11. pangglytuff Win User

    Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC

    Is it saying that the disc is unreadable? If so, are you playing off the disc on a 360 or are you playing on an Xbox One?
    Nothing about the disc, it just says that the content is not available at this time
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