XBox Moding

[bkaron]

- What is it

- How do I do it

- Is it worth it

[bkaron]

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.p...40610173559266

Sounds Cool !!!!!

[mdnky]

Go to home dept...buy a 16lb sledge hammer (8lb ones just aren't enough). Take said X-Box outside and place on driveway, hit with sledge hammer multiple times. Congrats! on your modded X-Box. Works great with other M$ products and WinTel computers too...a great, albeit costly, stress reliever.

>> - What is it
See above

>> - How do I do it
See above

>> - Is it worth i
I think so....<G>


((General Disclaimer to anyone reading this: Everything above was meant as a joke...if you're silly enough to do it, then don't come crying to us about your broke machine... ))

[bkaron]

Man c'mon

[JetwingX]

Chipless Xbox Modding


As many of you already know, it's possible to hack the Xbox without the use of a mod chip. This has been going on for some time now – but I'd say within the last six months or so, the tools have evolved to the point that almost anyone can do it regardless of their tech skillz. So for all of you afraid of soldering or opening your Xbox, this may be the method for you.


Choosing your path –
In modding the Xbox, there are two paths to choose from: EvolutionX and Xbox Linux. Each adds its own unique functionality to your Xbox, so read on and decide which is best for you.


EvolutionX:
EvoX is an Xbox dashboard replacement. Meaning it replaces that green Xbox startup screen with EvoX startup screen and functionality. Without EvoX you wouldn't be able to launch any 3rd party applications or backed up games.


Xbox Linux:
If you're looking for a cheap little file server, web server, or a cool way to surf the web from your TV – Xbox Linux is your answer. If you have no idea what Linux is, or what I’m talking about, stick with EvolutionX.


Getting started:
- Mad_Gouki's Xbox hack tutorial (EvoX)
- Xbox Linux


Needed parts:
- Mech Assault (Non-Platinum Version)
- Action Replay
- USB Adapter


Resources:
- Xbox Scene
- EMule Plus


Depending on which route you choose (EvoX or Linux) the above tutorials will walk you through step-by-step. To see the chipless hack in action, catch my segment on ‘The Screen Savers’ Monday June 14th.

-www.kevinrose.com


i think you may need a PC to do a lot of stuff though.....

[bkaron]

WOW! Great Post, Thanks Alot

But, How do I do This:

Sorry, there is currently no easy way to use Xbox Live and Linux on the same Xbox. Microsoft blocks everyone from Xbox Live who alters the Xbox; installing Linux is considered as "altering" by Microsoft.


If you're more experienced, you can get an Xbox modchip that can be turned off completely and use "Cromwell" with it. Turn the modchip on, and you can run Linux. Turn the modchip off, and you can join the Xbox Live network.

[MacMuppet]

I think the better chips are turn-off-and-onable at the dashboard. I wasn't going to chip my xbox (not that into games that I need pirate ones, can barely finish the ones I buy) but I've just bought an X2VGA adaptor - and it only works on NTSC xboxes, so to get it working I'll need to chip the box.
I'll probably get them from here - apparently the x-ecutor chip is off-and-onable...

http://www.whitedog.co.uk/catalog/de...php?cPath=9_91

...but it is an English site though....

[bkaron]

SWEET SWEET SWEET

This is prob. what I will get:
http://www.kanection.co.uk/product.php/216/0/

Ok lets say that I install it and a turn on the Xbox, what will happen? How do I do things with it? How do I do this:

If you're more experienced, you can get an Xbox modchip that can be turned off completely and use "Cromwell" with it. Turn the modchip on, and you can run Linux. Turn the modchip off, and you can join the Xbox Live network.