Verbatim DVD+R DL 2.4x/8x

Essau

I would like to back up some XBOX 360 games. For that I am planning to use a set of Verbatim DVD+R DL disks, because I read they are mostly of good quality.

I read it's best to burn the iso's for a XBOX 360 at 2.4x, is that correct?

Besides that, I noticed there are two types of Verbatim DVD+R DL media. The 2.4x and 8x types. Which one one is the best pick (no price difference)?

If I would pick the 8x type, would it still be possible/neccessairy to burn at 2.4x?

Thanks for your help.

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NBK

Hi

Make sure they are 'Made in Singapore' instead of India...

NBK

Wizzu

Goede Dag Either is fine. But the @8X rated has the advantage to burn faster in drives that don't let you overspeed the @2.4X rated one. Not in the least, not even for the @2.4X rated ones. Long story made short, the "burn at the slowest speed for compatibility" is an entirely outdated info at best, and an Internet myth at worse. Unless you have a very old burner from the first wave of DL discs and burners.
BTW, mentioning your burner would be a good idea.

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Essau

Oh, thanks.

I owe a Samsung SH-S223F, what speed should I burn Verbatim DVD+R DL 8x media to remain fully compatible with the xbox 360?

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Wizzu

I can't help much. This burner is fairly new and from the limited info I've been exposed to, it doesn't look so hot.

So no idea if it can cope with DL properly and at what speeds. You'll have to visit the Samsung sub-forum and ask there, you'll get more usable help.

Considering the price of burners these days, and the importance of performing good quality burns specially with DL, may I suggest you invest in a Pioneer burner (any recent model - they're all excellent DVDR burners) or an Optiarc 72XX burner.

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