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 Posted: Tue, 21st Aug 2007 22:32 Post subject: [XBOX360] finally deciding to mod it |
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Ive had this system for well over a year now. Ive thought about modding it before but didnt wanna take a chance with a 400$ machine. I understand that you cant play on Xbox Live with a modded 360 but thats OK because I NEVER play on Xbox Live because I dont even have a gold account.
Now I know theres a lot of steps to this process but has anybody here had a hard time modding it? mean how much time, effort, and money does it really take?
I was just curious because Im running out of money really quick for every game I buy. I just bought BioShock today for $66 and I dont think I can afford any other games that are coming out this year. my life is falling apart financially due to these game prices. and i have no money for beer either!
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| Posted: Tue, 21st Aug 2007 22:56 Post subject: |
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http://www.nfohump.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31778
That should answer your questions.
The only money it really takes is you really should be a new dvd burner which should be mentioned in the above link as well as the need to buy the DVD-DL media. other than that it should be simple.
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 03:07 Post subject: |
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lol jesus thats too many steps I can never pull that off. Do they have places or people I can goto in new york where they can mod it for me for a fee?
I mean Im not a complete idiot when it comes to hardware. I do play around with PC hardware alot but I just never thought of doing with a x360 part. The only thing I have flashed before is a motherboard...
Also, can I play my original 360 games on a modded 360 or would I have to reburn em?
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 07:14 Post subject: |
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Alright Ive decided to try and do it. I cant seem to open the case. I have the 2 keys and they fit perfectly and stuff but the case just WILL NOT open in any way...
What should I do?
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 09:11 Post subject: |
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| timechange01 wrote: | | Also, can I play my original 360 games on a modded 360 or would I have to reburn em? |
Yes, you can play both original and burned games.
| timechange01 wrote: | Alright Ive decided to try and do it. I cant seem to open the case. I have the 2 keys and they fit perfectly and stuff but the case just WILL NOT open in any way...
What should I do? |
Read this guide about opening your 360 (that tool is not required):
http://www.team-xecuter.com/blaster360/360unlock.htm
It's very easy once you get a hang of it. |
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 09:27 Post subject: |
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Alright thanks
Does anybody recommend I get The Blaster 360?
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 09:40 Post subject: |
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No. definitively not. It is much better and cheaper to just buy a s-ata extension and cut a whole in the grating yourself.
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 13:47 Post subject: |
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you've done it now, it'll red ring tomorrow
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 19:51 Post subject: |
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Alright Ive read that I need a SATA port ON my motherboard. Would flashing work if I use a SATA PCI card?
This is the drive version I have:
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Nettwerk
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 19:54 Post subject: |
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ms25... easy flashing
and when you pull your drive key in windows, back it up on a cd or something and dont loose it incase you need a new drive sometime later.
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 20:01 Post subject: |
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Iextreme allows you to play online if i am not mistaking.
At least if it ain't banned yet, games just need to be stealth patched.
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Aug 2007 22:06 Post subject: |
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Yeah IXtreme is safe online....for now. As for you flashing. Yeah MS25 is the easiest so you got a good chance there. as for a PCI SATA card your into compatibility territory. You want to get a VIA chipset SATA card. I bought one just this week works like a dream. Make sure you do ALOT of reading before connecting anything to anything though.
Good luck mate.
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 01:13 Post subject: |
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Yea man Im taking it one step at a time. Theres one step im a little confused about. The croc cables..... will any ordinary jumper cable work for this step?
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kosmiq
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 06:00 Post subject: |
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The main thing is that you have connection between the X360 case and the PC case.
However I got myself an Xecuter connectivity kit a long time ago, the power thingie included there is wonderful IMO.
Behold his GLORY! Bow for the technical master!
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 09:00 Post subject: |
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anything metal between the two. croc clips or jumper cables should be fine.
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 09:03 Post subject: |
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Just place the two cases next to each other so that they touch each other.
When I flashed mine, I didn't though. And there were no problems at all.
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 17:44 Post subject: |
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Alright cool but Il just get the cable today just incase. I already sold my copy of bioshock on ebay this morning since hopefully I wont be needing it anymore after flashing. Has anybody flashed it with a USB Flash Drive? Ive read that floppies are unreliable during this process but the flashing guide here on nforce tells to do it with a floppy.
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Aug 2007 18:11 Post subject: |
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ive used a floppy every time i have flashed, and i have flashed a few without any problems.
| Cohen wrote: | I'm a troll! well done, you caught me lying my ass off on a forum. I post pictures so that it makes you angry and that you wish you could have my awesome material things   |
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 02:25 Post subject: |
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do as much research as you can, there's a lot of different drives, solutions and methods depending on your box, what sort of mod you want and so on, oh and you'll need DVD+R DL and not DVD-R DL as qouted elsewhere. Always go with Verbatim media if possible... i I stealthed my Hitachi drive, nearly bricking it once, and thankfully salvage it and struck lucky second time.
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 02:40 Post subject: |
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no, follow the textbook tutorial, it is amongst the best, and also, whats the point in a connectivity kit?
| Cohen wrote: | | I'm a troll! well done, you caught me lying my ass off on a forum. I post pictures so that it makes you angry and that you wish you could have my awesome material things |
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kosmiq
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 06:22 Post subject: |
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I agree that the Textbook tutorial really is one of the best.
As for Floppy's or USB I've heard that it is the USB flashing that is a little unreliable. However I have flashed 6 Samsungs through Floppy without any problem.
Behold his GLORY! Bow for the technical master!
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 10:03 Post subject: |
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| kosmiq wrote: | I agree that the Textbook tutorial really is one of the best.
As for Floppy's or USB I've heard that it is the USB flashing that is a little unreliable. However I have flashed 6 Samsungs through Floppy without any problem. |
just makes reflashing a lot easier, has ODD, debug mode, free SATA Cable, so saves having to hook it uo to your PC... for keeping up with firmare updates and stealth, it just makes life a lot simpler, and for $25.00 odd bugs is a sweet piece of kit.
Agreed the Textbook tutorial wraps things up pretty well. I'm impressed!
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 10:39 Post subject: |
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why keep up with new fw when for me 4.2 works for everything AND im not banned.
| Cohen wrote: | | I'm a troll! well done, you caught me lying my ass off on a forum. I post pictures so that it makes you angry and that you wish you could have my awesome material things |
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| Posted: Fri, 24th Aug 2007 14:31 Post subject: |
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I used a floppy. worked no problem.
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