The gold standard for Xbox preservation is . Many serious archivists prefer keeping games in Redump-verified ISO format to ensure the data is perfect. "HDD Ready" files are convenient for playing, but ISOs are better for strict archiving because they contain the exact disc structure. If you are archiving for history, look for Redump sets.
Using Archive.org, download the ZIPs of your chosen games. Extract them locally. Each game should be in its own folder, e.g.: GAMES/Halo 2 (USA)/default.xbe
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