Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject: There are newbies and then there is me, a supernewb
Hey hows it goin, Im pretty interested in buyin an xbox and just wondering what all is involved modding one, and how to swap hdd's , and how to install games on the hdd, any info, tips, or sarcastic remarks will be apreciated , thanks.
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:02 pm Post subject:
Hey Geeds, welcome to the site. First thing you should do is read up some newbie material like Noob's Glossary of terms, Evolution X for Dummies, and just browse through posts and soak in some info.
Modding isn't all that difficult. Basically, all you need is a Xbox, a modchip, and a hacked bios.
You may also want to beef up the HD in the xbox as it is pretty small.
Deciding what modchip you want is almost as tough as actually installing it. To date, I would venture to say that Xectuer 2.3 is a pretty popular chip. Xenium is also popular, but there are so many more out there than just those. There are chips that require soldering, and chips that don't. Again, up to you which way you go.
Once you have your new chip and HD in your box, you then have to flash the chip with a bios that will let you do things that the MS bios wont...like run other apps. Apps that let you install games to HD, that let you play any region DVD, stuff like that.
There are plenty of tutorials on this site to get you going. I also recommend an auto installer. Like DJB's Xbox HQ autoinstaller. It basically does a lot of the work for you.
So, kick back, take a few hours and read away. It's the only way you are going to figure out how to get it done, unless of course you order a machine that is already modded.
If you need some direction in that route, just PM me. I'll point you to a good modder.
later man... _________________ Good Deals: Death@Hand, funkydopenloven, StaticMind, Slamscaper, PorscheXboxter
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forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:34 pm Post subject:
couldnt have explained it better myself RealMccloy!!
asmunch V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: 1.1 & 1.3 Modded: Xecuter2
Joined: Apr 01, 2004 Posts: 199 Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
Great work realmccloy
Nice to meet you Geeds
Hope you enjoy the site
if you got any questions just ask a way
We are here to help.
Later
asmunch _________________ Xbox 1.1 & 1.3
4977
X2.3
Maxtor 120Gb HDD
schirmk V.I.P. Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Chameleon
Joined: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 615 Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:32 pm Post subject:
Damn realmccloy, youre on top of your game, good stuff.
Welcome Geeds and enjoy the site, we got lots of great people that are ready and willing to help out. _________________ XBOX v1.0:
Solderless Chameleon
Evox M7 Bios
160GB Maxtor HDD
EvoX 3921 Dashboard
Avaluanch Dashboard
MarcMan Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 06, 2004 Posts: 42
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:12 pm Post subject:
Which is easier to use DBJ or slayer _________________ [/b]XBOX v1.? (4 or 5)[/b]:
Xecuter 2.3b Lite Modchip
Xecuter 2 4981 Bios
120GB Seagate HDD
EvoX 3935 Dashboard
Logitech Wireless Joypad
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: Xbox V1.4 or 5 Modded: Xecuter 2.3b Lite
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:32 pm Post subject:
I would venture to say that they are both very easy to use. Both give you options I would imagine, so just select and go. However, I would look into what each had to offer. Usually, the newer the release, the better due to having updated apps and the knowledge of past failures. So, with that in mind I would probably elect DJB's autoinstaller, but hey...I'm partial to xbox-hq members _________________ Good Deals: Death@Hand, funkydopenloven, StaticMind, Slamscaper, PorscheXboxter
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schirmk V.I.P. Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Chameleon
Joined: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 615 Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:41 pm Post subject:
Ive used slayers auto installer and it was very easy to use. Takes you though step by step and then it does its thing. I would imagine that DJB's would do the same but with newer apps. Therefore I would recomend useing DJB's. Good luck _________________ XBOX v1.0:
Solderless Chameleon
Evox M7 Bios
160GB Maxtor HDD
EvoX 3921 Dashboard
Avaluanch Dashboard
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