Xbox 360 won't save first Halo Game for Xbox.Tips?

I’ve got the slim version of the 360 (with the little sensor above the disc tray that ejects it.) I think this console was released about the time Deus Ex was.

I also have an older 2010 or so Xbox 360 that has a different design I could try it.

The error after I play the first level is something about 'can’t save, disc may be dirty?