No-Intro currently does not cover Xbox 360 discs (only digital content). Redump is the only complete disc database for 360. So yes, Redump is better for physical media preservation.
. However, these raw files are roughly 7-8 GB because they include full disc padding and security data that aren't necessary for actual gameplay on modded systems. To use Redump files effectively on a JTAG/RGH console Xenia emulator , you must convert them into a more efficient format like GOD (Games on Demand) XEX (Extracted) Choosing Your Format GOD (Games on Demand): xbox 360 redump better
| Feature | Redump Set | Scene Releases (e.g., -RF , -MARNiX ) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Perfect (Verified CRC) | Often good, but can have bad sectors. | | SS/DMI Data | ✅ Correct | ❌ Often stripped or fake-patched. | | Padding | ✅ Fully intact | ❌ Often removed (breaks some emulators). | | File Size | Large (7.5GB - 8.5GB per disc) | Smaller (sometimes 6GB due to stripping). | | Emulator (Xenia) | ✅ Recommended | ⚠️ Hit or miss (crashes on stripped data). | | Burning to Disc | ✅ Works on modded consoles | ⚠️ Requires patching/re-tooling. | No-Intro currently does not cover Xbox 360 discs
Note: Specific tool names and downloads change often; consult up-to-date community resources or Redump.org for current recommended utilities and lists of compatible drives. | | SS/DMI Data | ✅ Correct |