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5 years ago

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Installation disk confusion

Hi I’m a bit confused about the installation disk for mass effect Legacy edition do I need it to install the game on Xbox series X and if I do how do I do it

me legendary edition

CGlade
5 years ago
I figured this out...... finally. It's not simple.

So..... to install the ME 2 & 3 from the discs you have to:
Make sure you have auto-updates turned off (under settings)
First install the game from the GAME DISC (ignore install disc)
You will then have to go online to validate the install (WTF EA) before you can do anything
You'll still get asked to download the Day 1 update - DECLINE THIS INSTALL
Set your Xbox to offline under network settings
Load the game
From the menu, select install for Mass Effect 2.... it will install and eventually ask for Installation Disc

See.... simple.....

I hope this helps someone like me. If you have data caps it's best to avoid large downloads, where possible

CGlade

5 years ago

I figured this out...... finally. It's not simple.

So..... to install the ME 2 & 3 from the discs you have to:

Make sure you have auto-updates turned off (under settings)
First install the game from the GAME DISC (ignore install disc)
You will then have to go online to validate the install (WTF EA) before you can do anything
You'll still get asked to download the Day 1 update - DECLINE THIS INSTALL
Set your Xbox to offline under network settings
Load the game
From the menu, select install for Mass Effect 2.... it will install and eventually ask for Installation Disc

See.... simple.....

I hope this helps someone like me. If you have data caps it's best to avoid large downloads, where possible

NotFr0mAJedi
5 years ago
Dang man, I downloaded the update by accident when I went online and now it just freezes on me when I try to install ME2 or 3 while offline and I don't have the internet to download them online. Until they make another patch to fix this I'm gonna be fuming. I know folks like me who are lacking in internet are a minority but this is an absolutely ridiculous installation process for something that should've been so simple. I'll try uninstalling and reinstalling after work tomorrow and seeing if I can get away with not updating the game.
- CGlade
  5 years ago
  Sorry to hear that. I know it’s very frustrating. I feel you. I had to uninstall and reinstall the game 4 times to figure out how to install from the disc. I was convinced it was impossible.
  
  Follow those steps I listed exactly and it will work for you. Good luck !