1 in 3 Games Successfully Burns - Wasting Discs...

[buffcyclist]

Hey all,

So I recently did the upgrade to iXtreme 1.6 firmware on my BenQ xbox 360. Turns out, my desktop computer already had a TS-H352C DVD-Rom in it, so I reflashed that as well with the SH-D162C firmware and I can successfully read all games I attempt.

To rip the games, I am using Xbox Backup Creator v2.9 (the latest version), doing a Complete Backup, and everything finishes successfully. Then, I run the game through abgx360 to decrypt (still not sure what it does) the game, and then I burn it with ImgBurn (my burner is a Philips DVD8801 drive and can burn DL at 2.4x).

The first 2 games I burned I had no problems copying them, but lately, my computer will only burn about 1 in 3 games, wasting 2 discs when it gets halfway through. Below is a logfile from the last burn that failed.

Any ideas on why it is only burning every couple of times? I am starting to rip the game multiple times to ensure I get all of the data off the disc, but I'm sick of wasting DL discs!

Quote:

I 17:21:27 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 17:21:27 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 17:21:27 Total Physical Memory: 2,095,172 KB - Available: 1,328,632 KB
I 17:21:27 Initialising SPTI...
I 17:21:27 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 17:21:27 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
I 17:21:56 Operation Started!
I 17:21:56 Source File: J:\XBOX 360\Games\NFS_Shift.dvd
I 17:21:56 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)
I 17:21:56 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes
I 17:21:56 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM
I 17:21:56 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge
I 17:21:56 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)
I 17:21:56 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF
I 17:21:56 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)
I 17:21:56 Destination Device: [0:1:0] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 4D28 (F (ATA)
I 17:21:56 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 2.4x)
I 17:21:56 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 17:21:56 Write Mode: DVD
I 17:21:56 Write Type: DAO
I 17:21:56 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 17:21:56 Link Size: Auto
I 17:21:56 Lock Volume: Yes
I 17:21:56 Test Mode: No
I 17:21:56 OPC: No
I 17:21:56 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 17:21:56 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 17:21:56 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
I 17:21:56 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 17:21:56 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 17:21:58 Writing LeadIn...
I 17:22:24 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487)
I 17:22:24 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487)
I 17:22:24 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)
W 17:42:49 Failed to Write Sectors 1874080 - 1874111 - Reason: Write Error
W 17:42:49 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:42:49 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 17:42:49 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:12 Retrying (21)...
W 17:44:12 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:13 Retrying (22)...
W 17:44:13 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:13 Retrying (23)...
W 17:44:13 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:13 Retrying (24)...
W 17:44:13 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:13 Retrying (25)...
W 17:44:13 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 17:44:14 Retrying (26)...
W 17:44:14 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 17:44:14 Failed to Write Sectors 1874080 - 1874111 - Reason: Write Error
E 17:44:14 Next Writable Address: 1873808
I 17:44:14 Synchronising Cache...
W 17:44:16 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 17:44:16 Failed to Write Image!
I 17:44:16 Exporting Graph Data...
I 17:44:16 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Garrett Ebelke\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\PHILIPS_DVD+-RW_DVD8801_4D28_THURSDAY-SEPTEMBER-17-2009_5-21_PM_RITEK-S04-66_2.4x.ibg
I 17:44:16 Export Successfully Completed!
E 17:44:16 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:22:20
I 17:44:16 Average Write Rate: 2,861 KB/s (2.1x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,360 KB/s (2.4x)
I 17:44:21 Close Request Acknowledged
I 17:44:21 Closing Down...
I 17:44:21 Shutting down SPTI...
I 17:44:21 ImgBurn closed!

Alright, I have now tried to burn Need for Speed - Shift with a rip done in Xbox Backup Creator v2.9 in both the SPTI and ASPI modes. Not sure what the heck is going on, but I have now wasted 7 discs and have only successfully burned 5 games.

Should I be flashing my DVD8801 drive firmware to a BenQ drive? Is there an important step I am missing? HELP! PLEASE!

Edit to add: I am using Memorex DVD+R DL 8x discs. I had these before I read that Verbatim discs are the best way to go, which maybe I will have to try picking some up.

[optionalmodz]

heyyyy the same exact thing happened to me i was wasting disks bcz it would fail at like 46 % when i was burning them....all i did to fix the problem was to get the verbitim disks made in sigepore...i had memorex and they suck

[TerminatioN]

What discs are you using? Maybe that is the problem?
Are you able to burn at a lower speed, like 1x? You could try that too.

[iTz Aaron]

buy beter dvd r + dl writer my old 1 kept doing tht i gave up buy a sata chip and an lg 1 from dabs.com
i did cost me 35 pound ive burt 30 games 4x speed no fails

[buffcyclist]

Well I tried burning it with Xbox Backup Creator at it burned the first time. Since then, I have burned another game the first try using XBC. I don't know if its an issue of ImgBurn and my burner having issues together, or what but it seems to be working now. I'm going to just keep burning them with XBC instead of ImgBurn and hope that works.

And I would buy a new DVD+R DL burner, except that I did the mod to save myself money, so if I have to waste 2 discs for every successful burn then its worth it to me in the long run. Its just a total PITA to devote all of my processor/memory time to burn halfway through a disc then have it crap out on me.

Hopefully the combo of XBC will work with my drive, otherwise I'll have to post back up.

BTW, the best $20 I ever spent was the 1 movie/game out at a time program at my local BlBuster. I am trading out a game or two a day, pretty sure here in the next few days the store employees are going to get suspicious. I'll just tell them I like to test a lot of games before I buy a new one, haha

[iTz Aaron]

well if u buy a really good dvd r dl disc and a beter dvd r dl burner then try it at 1x speed u will defonitely get it right and no if it is imgburn or not

[buffcyclist]

Well I was just able to burn NFS Undercover the first time using Xbox Backup Creator instead of using ImgBurn. I think I'll just stick with XBC for now until something else comes up. Thanks for the help all!

[benma09]

have you got the right layer break and stealthed it

[buffcyclist]

Quote: Originally Posted by benma09

have you got the right layer break and stealthed it

Not sure what you mean by the right layer break, but when i rip it it works flawlessly. Then I use abgx360 to patch it and ensure it was a complete rip. I believe that program "stealths" it.

It could be my burner, as I've started to notice that when I burn dvd's, some of them are extremely glitchy or won't play in my dvd player or xbox. Guess its time to start researching and look into replacing it. dang.

[ZyGoMaTiC]

Quote: Originally Posted by buffcyclist

Not sure what you mean by the right layer break, but when i rip it it works flawlessly. Then I use abgx360 to patch it and ensure it was a complete rip. I believe that program "stealths" it.

It could be my burner, as I've started to notice that when I burn dvd's, some of them are extremely glitchy or won't play in my dvd player or xbox. Guess its time to start researching and look into replacing it. dang.

Sounds like your DVD burner.
The .dvd file sets the layerbreak for you, and every game you download nowadays is stealthed.
Since you rip your games are you stealthing them with ABGX360?
What type of DL dvd's are you using?
What speed are you burning at?

[Venomous Fire]

Im gonna say right now its the discs