Rich Fiscus
27 Jun 2008 10:00
Xbox users have been able to move data from one hard drive to another for some time. This is extremely useful if you happen to have bought a model with a small hard drive and want to upgrade to a larger one. Unfortunately one thing missing from the process has been the ability to transfer licenses for DRM-crippled content from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
With the introduction of a new DRM transfer tool Microsoft has finally made that possible. A PC is required to initiate the transfer online, after which you can connect to Xbox Live with a new hard drive in your Xbox (or with a Xbox) and download the licenses.
Movie licenses still can't be transferred, so you'll want to make sure and watch any titles you've rented before swapping hard drives.
You can find more information about the process, including a video demonstrating the process, on Microsoft's website.