Modded Xbox owners...

[Axeman]

I'm thinking of getting my xbox modded (probably doing it myself). What's the best chip out there (uk available) at the moment? Also, what does each of you modded Xbox owners do with it? I know there are a fair few apps (mostly emulators) out there, so how does it perform?

Cheers

 

[Kop_007]

I dont know what the best chip is these days, I got mine when they first came out.

Make sure you get a modchip with an external switch. This is needed if you want to play XBOX Live - if you leave your chip on, Microsoft will ban your XBOX from Live. So, the switchcis essential to me.

Basically, an XBOX Modchip allows you to do everything you think it would....and then some!

1. Free Games (Ahem)
2. Install Apps and games on your hard drive.
3. Allows you to play DVD without shelling out £30 on a remote
4. You can use it as a divx player, either from disc, hard drive or streaming from your pc.
5. Emulators for nearly every system. I think only N64 isnt up to perfect working order. Emulation is perfect for the XBOX.

Thats about all, I think...

 

[davey g]

I used an xecuter 2.3b lite +, it doesnt require any soldering and it was really easy to install, in fact the only problem I had was making a bios cd to flash over the cromwell bios that came with it. I made about 6 coasters. Otherwise its working like a charm. Im loving playing full speed Garou : MOTW adn the Metal Slug series with better gfx and at full speed on KAWA-X.

 

[wraggster]

Your better off going for either an

X-BIT Chip or

Xecuter 2.3B Lite Plus both are no solder chips that support all versions of the Xbox.

The X-Bit tips it for me.

Buy from a reputable company like Divineo UK, they have fast service and you can pay via paypal etc etc.

If you want info and reviews of the modchips and infact info on all the emulators on the Xbox check out my site at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/darthwragg/ (Xbox Evolution)

It takes a bit to get it all understood but the xbox scene is great, especially for emulation.

 

[Axeman]

Cool - thats the site I have bookmarked anyway!

I'll probably go for that chip (was the one I was probably going to anyway).

Can you disable it? (sorry - am just leaving and dont have the time to read up on it!)

 

[Axeman]

Does this - http://www.divineo.co.uk/cgi-bin/div-uk/xb...xb-x23lite.html do all of the x-box mod chip stuff, or is it just for a linux install? Why is it 'lite'?

Cheers

 

[Axeman]

One more question...

Do you only have to flash the bios if you do linux stuff with it? or can you just leave it as it is?

EDIT: (sorry - obviously forgot what the EDIT button is for!) :blink:

 

[bingo83]

All the answers to your questions and a whole lot more are available at xboxscene. If there is anything happening on the XBOX they will have the info.

 

[zxieus]

the lite version is a stripped down version of the pro which has parallel bios flash kit and twice the bios eeprom size

linux the only reason that they talk about linux is for legal purposes i dont think i have even seen a linux bios (although i dont deny they exist) but the majority of bioses are written with M$ XDK and deemed illegal

and yes the xecuter lite chip does all the other stuff

 

[wraggster]

Yes they can be disabled

They call them Linux loaders to get around the Illegality Thing

hehe


As for flashing and other questions i suggest trying the EvolutionX Bios but to be fair the best place for any Xecuter 2.3 Questions or guides is at http://www.teamxecuter.com/

 

[wraggster]

infact unless your a developer the Lite is the better option.

 

[Steve-O]

Axeman 3 Posts in a row within 7 minutes *tut tut tut* hehe...

Anyway best place for mods in the UK is definatly www.eliteconsoles.com
I ordered a Messiah 2 Pro for my PS2 one Thursday Afternoon at about 3pm and received it at 8am Friday Morning. also when you contact them for help or info etc they reply within 10 minutes or less (Sometimes 20 seconds ) and are Very Helpful... They are the best ModChip suppliers in my opinion... They are cheaper than that other site that was posted here as well (£3 cheaper ) http://www.eliteconsoles.com/catalog/produ...?products_id=73


Oooooo why not go for this one its only *£16 http://www.eliteconsoles.com/catalog/produ...?products_id=52

VERY Easy to Solder that in it looks.. only 4 wires or something my PS2 was 25 wires hehe... But you will need a 15 Watt fine tip soldering iron which costs £10 or if you know someone with one use theres...

* Edit only £15 actually

 

[Axeman]

WOW! Just gotta come on here and say a big WELL DONE to eliteconsoles (as referenced above). It's sunday night and I ordered my X-ecuter chip but something went wonky on the order, so I submitted a request about it thinking I would hear at some time tomorrow.

I HEARD WITHIN 1/2 AN HOUR! AND ON A SUNDAY NIGHT!!!!

blimey

THATS service I'l be using htese guys again

Cheers for the recommendation!

 

[Tenno]

dunno if you wanna use xbox live?

 

[Steve-O]

WOW! Just gotta come on here and say a big WELL DONE to eliteconsoles (as referenced above). It's sunday night and I ordered my X-ecuter chip but something went wonky on the order, so I submitted a request about it thinking I would hear at some time tomorrow.

I HEARD WITHIN 1/2 AN HOUR! AND ON A SUNDAY NIGHT!!!!

blimey

THATS service I'l be using htese guys again

Cheers for the recommendation!

Told you they were the best hehe

Glad to hear you used them

If you get a problem when installing just send them a quick message and they will help you out

 

[declaration]

What do i do with my Xbox??

Play Prince of Persia the Sands of time. IMHO its unbelievable and a true sequel at last to POP 1 and 2.

 

[Axeman]

Well - got the chip in the post this morning - so will have a go installing it tonight!

Wish me luck

 

[Axeman]

Well - got it this morning and installed it this afternoon.

EASY AS PIE!

Though the normal Xecuter BIOS currently has a bug that stops it loading the default dashboard, so you're knackered.

So, I reflashed with the Evo-x BIOS, and wahay! Up and running!

I then installed Evo-X dashboard and am now fiddling to my heartts content via ftp and a crossover cable. I want it to play DivX movies and emulators!

Ah well... I'll start havbing a proper play tomorrow. I'm knackered tonight, so I'm off to bed

Cheers for all the help

 

[Rico]

Prince of Persia, yes, it rules!

DAMN MY FATHER FOR BECOMING UNDEAD AND FIGHTING ME WITH SIXTEEN OF HIS EVIL UNDEAD MINION COHORTS!

 

[thebluenewt]

I play PoP with better graphics and a PS2 pad on my PC, I'm yet to see a good reason to buy an XBox.