Another handy NXE game install size guide

by Richard Mitchell { Nov 29th 2008 at 4:00PM }

It seems like putting together lists of NXE game install sizes is all the rage these days. Now NeoGAF has joined the fun, compiling one of its own. This list includes a few games not featured on the Binge Gamer list we mentioned earlier this month. The list seems fairly exhaustive and we're sure that GAF users will be making it as comprehensive as possible. Many of the games listed also have comments as to how the game performs once installed to the hard drive. Just in case you're wondering -- and we know you are -- yes, load times in Rumble Roses XX are significantly reduced.

Tags: new-xbox-experience, nxe

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

my5nakeeye5 @ Nov 29th 2008 4:06PM

does installing games on hard drive prevent dirty disc errors?

Nick @ Nov 29th 2008 4:44PM

Uh.

There's no disc spinning.

If it doesn't reduce it, then the errors aren't anything to do with the disc, because the disc isn't spinning.

If there are issues, go rent another copy of the game after you delete it from the HDD and install it again, that's the bonus.

JAmerican @ Nov 29th 2008 5:02PM

That's what I did. I accidentally scratched my copy of Saints Row 2. So I got it from my cousin and installed it. Now all I need is my scratched copy to be detected and I am off to play Saints Row 2 :).

Capgun @ Nov 29th 2008 6:18PM

Doesn't work for scratched stuff. If the game doesn't work, the install wont work, at least from what Ive seen. My old copy of Need For Speed Most Wanted no longer works due to some scratch on it. Upon a install attempt, it got to about 50% and told be that it could not be completed.

Doug @ Nov 29th 2008 6:51PM

I think you missed his point, capgun--

He said he would use an UNscratched disc to do the install, and then use his OWN to sit in the tray LATER to be able to play that install. There might be a subtle difference.

Ghen @ Nov 30th 2008 10:36AM

I have a bad burn of Lego Batman that freezes every other mission.. copied it to the hard drive and now no more problems.

So yes, it can help.

zourskittles @ Nov 30th 2008 12:26PM

Same, my TF2 on The Orange Box would never load from the disc but when i installed it, TF2 worked.

lockload @ Nov 29th 2008 4:52PM

No need for a dup neogaf thread its just copied from the website you have posted before

Helloimbob @ Nov 29th 2008 6:07PM

Nice ass.

Reiniku @ Nov 29th 2008 6:18PM

Looks like I can make good use of installing Vesperia on my 360.

Reiniku @ Nov 29th 2008 6:18PM

Looks like I can make good use of installing Vesperia on my 360.

Rumble @ Nov 29th 2008 10:50PM

Looks like I can make good use of installing Vesperia on my 360.

Jake @ Nov 29th 2008 6:30PM

Meh, I tried loading Halo3, and it sucked, made it worse than before. Not bothered since. Anyway, I can only load 1 or 2 games at most, without it filling my entire HDD.

Hello @ Nov 29th 2008 6:40PM

Halo 3 has known issues with performance post install. Bungie has even addressed it. Don't let that experience deter you.

Doug @ Nov 29th 2008 6:55PM

"Hello" is 100% correct--Halo is not indicative of the install experience. There are issues regarding the game's OWN install/data reading process that conflict with a user's install. It's the exception, not the rule.

DBoyFlex @ Nov 29th 2008 7:02PM

The original is better. This list is actually quite crappy. The original (or at least that I have seen) is here:
http://www.bingegamer.net/2008/so-how-much-time-are-you-saving-xbox-360-nxe-hard-drive-install-chart/

Much more complete. Ex. Dead space is not listed in this post but is in the one I linked to. Same with Turok, amongst other. If it ain't broked, don't fixed it.

Richard Mitchell @ Nov 29th 2008 7:40PM

For what it's worth, I found that each list had games that weren't on the other.

DBoyFlex @ Nov 29th 2008 7:41PM

Ok, so then your task is to compile them all into one Master List... not it.

Tivac @ Nov 29th 2008 8:26PM

http://www.stripesonfire.com/nsc/

Best DB I've seen so far.

DBoyFlex @ Nov 29th 2008 10:52PM

Nice list. Basically anytime I install anything I assume it is gonna be 6.8. That way it really doesn't matter. I have not yet come close to filling it up, but I only put games on it that I am intently playing currently. Nice find though.

d889 @ Nov 29th 2008 11:11PM

halo 3 online runs the same if not better from my 20 gig drive, 2006 model.

MDJ2010 @ Nov 30th 2008 7:00AM

Ok, so i have a 20gb drive which is constantly filling up with new arcade games and game add ons. Should I bother using this feature? I mean I could probably spare the space for a game install at a time. Is it worth using it in that way, installing the game every time you want to play it. Take into account that I am more interested in anything by the reduction of disc noise over any load times. Thanks

Ghen @ Nov 30th 2008 10:37AM

Depends on the game. I wouldn't install games that you go back to weeks later and play, this is more for the games that you rent and play the piss out of for 3 days before returning it.

Ujn Hunter @ Dec 1st 2008 3:56PM

obviously Rumble Roses benefits the most... nothing worse than a loading screen "mid-wank" ;)

ZeroCorpse @ Jan 26th 2009 5:25PM

This feature is what brought me back to the Xbox 360 after a brief sojourn to PS3 land.

The absolute worst thing about the 360 is the loud optical drive. I can now play Oblivion without hearing the mood-breaking sound of a jet airplane in Tamriel.

Of course, your mileage may vary. Not all 360s have the same optical drive, and some drives are naturally quieter than others.

I don't care about load times as much I do the noise level. It's a shame to have a great-sounding game drowned out by the DVD drive.