To format the Xbox 360 Hard Drive, follow these steps: 1. Start the Xbox 360 console without a disc in the disc tray. 2. In the System section of the Xbox 360 Dashboard, select Memory to view the Storage Devices area. 3. In the Storage Devices area, select Hard Drive if you want to format the hard drive or other storage device, and then press the Y button on the Xbox 360 Controller or the remote control to view the Device Options area. 4. In the Device Options area, select Format. You receive the following message: This will delete all content on this device. Do you want to continue? 5. To format the drive, select Yes.