How To Update Xbox 360 Console ?

Getting the update free on Xbox LIVE is the best option because your console will be automatically updated as new system software is released.  

To update your Xbox 360 console on Xbox LIVE, you just need to connect your console to the internet. 

Update Xbox Online

1. Connect your Xbox 360 console to the internet. If your console is not connected already, see Connect to Xbox LIVE.
2. On the console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
3. Select Network Settings.
4. Select Wired Network or the name of your wireless network if you are prompted to do so.
5. Select Test Xbox LIVE Connection.
6. Select Yes if you are prompted to update console software.   

Update using a USB flash drive:

1. Connect your USB flash drive to a USB port on your computer.
2. Click here to begin downloading the update folder. Save it as "$SystemUpdate9199.zip" anywhere on your computer.
3. Unzip the File.
4. Copy the contents from the unzipped folder onto the root of your flash drive.
5. Safely remove the flash drive from your computer and plug it into a USB port on your Xbox 360 console. If your console is on, turn it off, then back on. The update program will start automatically.
6. Select Yes when you are prompted to update the console software.   

To update the console:

Place the CD in the Xbox 360 console.

1. Restart the Xbox 360 console.
2. The update program will start automatically. Select Yes, when you are prompted to update your console software.
3. Wait for the update to complete.
4. When the console restarts, you're done.