Before making this purchase, please note the following requirements: This drive is intended for the Xbox 360 fat model/style and not for the newer Xbox 360 Slim model. All Xbox 360 DVD drives require the firmware be flashed with your original security key from your old drive. Otherwise, it would not play any game discs. If you are still not comfortable about flashing the drive, a technician or professional installation is highly advised. Otherwise, user could potentially install wrong and damage their components and console.