Transferring MW2 Saves Between Xbox 360 Consoles: Not Supported Directly—Here's What You Can Try

Direct save transfer between two Xbox 360s is not supported. Each console encrypts saves with a unique per-console key (derived from CPU key + HDD serial).

What You Can Try

1. Cloud Saves (If Enabled): MW2 (2009) does not support Xbox Live cloud saves (feature added 2011, few titles backported).
2. Profile Transfer (Partial): Settings → System → Storage → Hard Drive → Gamer Profiles → Move to USB → Plug into new 360 → Move to HDD. This moves the profile (achievements, friends), NOT game saves.
3. USB Configured as Storage: Format USB (up to 32 GB) as Xbox storage → Copy save → Move to new console. Fails because save remains signed to source console ID.
4. Modded Console (JTAG/RGH): Use XM360 or Horizon (PC) to resign save to target console ID. Requires:
   • Source console modded (to extract CON file).
   • Target console modded (to inject resigned CON).
   • Risk: Ban from Xbox Live; save corruption; ethical/legal gray.

Practical Advice

Start fresh. MW2 prestige grind is part of the fun. If you must keep stats, play on the original console or use Xbox One/Series backward compat (save syncs via cloud).