This has to be one of the least painful data transfers I've ever done with this device. I had an original Xbox 360 and just bought the latest Xbox 360 Slim (Gloss Black) and I needed a way to transfer files. So I order this item and immediately proceed with the transfer. First, grab your old Xbox hard drive and unplug it from your console. Connect the old hard drive to the data cable and plug the USB connector into the new Xbox. It automatically detects the cable at startup and gives you three options. Choose your option and click Start. And BOOM, you're done. 3 stars if I bought it for the full $20 or so because honestly I don't need it more than once, but I bought it for less than $10.