I've been having this issue with some Xbox 360 downloadable content and it's really bugging me. I've yet to call the unhelpful Xbox support, though I did sent the support an email several months ago (never got a response, btw.)
It seems that with some of the downloadable content I have on my 360, I can only access it when I'm connected to Xbox Live. Problem is, I'm not always connected to Xbox Live. For me it depends on which of my roommates my hard drive is on, whether or not I need the internet connection on my laptop, etc.
This seems, um, wrong. It happens even with paid content. For example, it would not recognize my Shivering Isles expansion on Oblivion unless I was actually signed in to Xbox Live, nevermind the fact that Shivering Isles has nothing to do with being online. It has also happened in both Guitar Hero II and III. But it doesn't always happen, and it's not with everything. Last time I played GHIII I had the most recent stuff showing up but not the earlier songs. WTF?
Has anyone else had this problem or heard of something similar? At least I can know I'm not alone. I doubt anyone knows how to fix it but that would be appreciated too if you know.
And, to clarify, this was happening before Xbox Live imploded.
This is not a problem..that's just the way it works for most of the 360 downloads. You have to be online to play your games and/or downloads ala Shivering Isles. What sucks is if you aren't online..your shit outta luck..most LIVE games you dowmload revert to demos.
Your DLC has attachment to the console that it was originally downloaded on.
When I recieved my new console, all previously bought content would not work while being offline.
One problem that many people are having.
Yup, power-glove is right, if you download a game or dlc and then get a different console (rrod or a new model) you have to be logged online to access it. Luckily when my 360 died Microsoft was sending you your original console.
Yeah I've had to send my 360 in three times in the past year and they finally gave me a new console. Helps with most things, but apparently hinders DLC :(
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This is not a problem..that's just the way it works for most of the 360 downloads. You have to be online to play your games and/or downloads ala Shivering Isles. What sucks is if you aren't online..your shit outta luck..most LIVE games you dowmload revert to demos.
Your DLC has attachment to the console that it was originally downloaded on.
When I recieved my new console, all previously bought content would not work while being offline.
One problem that many people are having.
That sounds like the problem. Wow that sucks. Thanks for answers though.
Yup, power-glove is right, if you download a game or dlc and then get a different console (rrod or a new model) you have to be logged online to access it. Luckily when my 360 died Microsoft was sending you your original console.
its an xbox the only thing to make it work set it on fire
Yeah I've had to send my 360 in three times in the past year and they finally gave me a new console. Helps with most things, but apparently hinders DLC :(
There is actually a way to get around that so you can play games offline, but I forget how. I would start a thread on one of the xbox.com forums.
At least you are able to download crap. I've been unable to even SEE the marketplace for like a month now.
It does not matter if it was in the restrictions. It is still wrong!!!!
Your DRM prevents LEGAL and FAIR use of PAID for content.