just to clarify (from all the other million xbox threads we've had), having a larger hard drive will not necessarily get you banned. If you install the hard drive, and then sign up for xbox live, (and i think the hard drive needs to be locked), then you can still use XBL. If you've already signed up and then switch your hard drive then you will be banned.Originally posted by: PinwiZ
Keep in mind that if you flash the TSOP (original bios) you can't get on Xbox live anymore (if that's important to you). If you get a solderless modchip with a switch, you can turn it off and still use Xbox live (unless you install a larger hard drive, which will now get you banned as well).
XBMC can stream things over a network perfectly well.
Originally posted by: rh71
I have had it via Halo 2 free trial... I've gone on it about 4 times total since November.. I just don't like the slower action (love UT2k4 online). As for other games... I play mostly sports games and I can't possibly sit through a whole game the entire time with another player... just not my thing. Anyway, it looks like I'll still have the option since there will be a switch with the x2.6, yah ?Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: rh71
thanks guys... I've PM'd a few installers in my area.
And since I don't plan on going on XBL ever again, I'm hopeful it will be a cheap $20 job for them...
aww man ... xbox live is what KEEPS me playing my xbox
if all it takes is softmodding, why is he trying to sell me the chip too ? Is there another reason (playing burned games, etc.)? Also, what does action replay have to do with this stuff ? Thx.Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
SOFTMOD!! I did it for the same exact purpose you did. Worked perfectly with a 1.0 and 1.6 XBox. Get the Action Replay from Best buy- it was 29.99.
Originally posted by: KoolAidKid
I would softmod if I were you. You can do it without opening your xbox, and the only cost is renting mechassualt overnight to do the mod. Basic steps:
1) Load the hacked Mechassault savegame onto an xbox memory card or USB flash drive.
2) copy the savegame to your xbox's hard drive using the built-in savegame manager.
3) run mechassualt on your xbox & load the savegame from the hard drive. Your xbox will then load linux.
4) FTP into your xbox and move all files from drive C to your PC. Burn these to a CD for safekeeping.
5) Move all files necessary for the UDE2 exploit onto the C drive of your xbox.
6) Remove the Mechassualt disk and reboot. Your xbox will now boot to a hacked desktop.
7) Return mechassualt to blockbuster.
8) Profit.
This method has several advantages: it's essentially free, it's completely reversible (just move the originial files back onto the C drive of the xbox), it does not require opening the xbox at all, and it doesn't require loading up the hacked savegame every time you want to run the softmod.
I have done this to several xboxes (1.0 and 1.4) with no problems at all. I reversed the mod on one of them, and it has been playing happily on xbox live for the past 6 months. I would not bother with a chip unless you want to go on live, which you don't. If you want details/help, just PM me.
Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
yeah I PMed rh71 with the same process.
However it makes more sense to just buy the game used from Gamestop. I used the Splinter Cell exploit and it was 7 bucks at Gamestop, and to rent a game at blockbuster is $6.49.
Originally posted by: KoolAidKid
Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
yeah I PMed rh71 with the same process.
However it makes more sense to just buy the game used from Gamestop. I used the Splinter Cell exploit and it was 7 bucks at Gamestop, and to rent a game at blockbuster is $6.49.
Damn, at the video store near me they charge $3 for 2 nights (not Blockbuster).
Originally posted by: AnMig
Why would somebody do the modchip if the softmod does evrything elso a modchip does (minus x-boxlive)?
well you would still need to buy Action Replay so that's about half the price of doing the modchip... unless you already have AR... that plus the XBL capability would be a reason...Originally posted by: LeStEr
Originally posted by: AnMig
Why would somebody do the modchip if the softmod does evrything elso a modchip does (minus x-boxlive)?
Gee I dont know......
You'll need a modchip and a giant hard drive. I think Xbox games average 2-3GB, but some are 8GB+, so you'll want a large hard drive unless you feel like deleting and transferring new ones over all the time (probably a pain). If that is all you are looking to do with the modded xbox, wouldn't it be easier to burn backup copies of the games if you have a burner? You probably need a modchip still to play burned copies, but you could just play the burned copies and leave the originals in a safe place.Originally posted by: DrPizza
wow, a lot of knowledgeable people in here..
My kids have about 30 xbox games.... is it easy to mod the xbox so that the games are resident on the hard drive, rather than needing the different DVD's.... they're always getting scratches on them. Minor ones, but eventually they add up to a non-working dvd.
Originally posted by: rh71
well you would still need to buy Action Replay so that's about half the price of doing the modchip... unless you already have AR... that plus the XBL capability would be a reason...Originally posted by: LeStEr
Originally posted by: AnMig
Why would somebody do the modchip if the softmod does evrything elso a modchip does (minus x-boxlive)?
Gee I dont know......
Originally posted by: rh71
well you would still need to buy Action Replay so that's about half the price of doing the modchip... unless you already have AR... that plus the XBL capability would be a reason...Originally posted by: LeStEr
Originally posted by: AnMig
Why would somebody do the modchip if the softmod does evrything elso a modchip does (minus x-boxlive)?
Gee I dont know......
Originally posted by: cerebusPu
woah..this thread came out the same night i decided to buy executer 3.0. looks like i may go with softmodding too because i dont feel like opening up my xbox, nor spending $60 for the modchip.
in my opinon, xbox-scene forum posts/tutorials are not very well written. it feels like reading essays written by middle school children.
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: cerebusPu
woah..this thread came out the same night i decided to buy executer 3.0. looks like i may go with softmodding too because i dont feel like opening up my xbox, nor spending $60 for the modchip.
in my opinon, xbox-scene forum posts/tutorials are not very well written. it feels like reading essays written by middle school children.
XBS tutorials are meant for people who have some clue what they're doing. You don't seem very comfortable in opening nor modding your box, therefore your hesitation and angst towards the tutorials.
Originally posted by: cerebusPu
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: cerebusPu
woah..this thread came out the same night i decided to buy executer 3.0. looks like i may go with softmodding too because i dont feel like opening up my xbox, nor spending $60 for the modchip.
in my opinon, xbox-scene forum posts/tutorials are not very well written. it feels like reading essays written by middle school children.
XBS tutorials are meant for people who have some clue what they're doing. You don't seem very comfortable in opening nor modding your box, therefore your hesitation and angst towards the tutorials.
thats totally true. Im overwhelmed with the amount of info at XBS, the variety of different opinons, and Im hestitant at opening my xbox. Im perfectly fine with computer hardware/software though.
I bit my tongue and just went out and bought a used copy of splinter cell. Im breaking out the soldering iron as we speak to make the usb cable, and now Im at the xbin ftp site trying to download stuff. maybe I'll have this baby softmodded tonight.