Xbox Media Center and mods??

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mboy

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I am looking into either modding my current or getting a new Xbox to mod with the intention of turning it into a media center. Straeaming audio, video, pics from ym PC to the media center, and recording TV if possible.

I would preer a solderless, easy to install chip if possible.
Anyone point me in the right direction as far as the hardware and software I will need for the best media center type solution. I also would not be advers to being able to play backup Xbox games (and PS2 games if possible).

Like to keep the project under $75 if possible (not including Wifi bridge).

Thank you.
 
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mboy

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No Xbox live and if I did, it would be with my 2nd xbox.

Went to X-box scene, but is a bit cluttered.

Any direct info on a softmod or site (other then xbox scene if their is one for it).

Seems like way to go for me since I will never use XBOX live on it and really just want it for a media center/ HTPC.

Thanks.
 
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SuperFreaky

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I don't believe there is anything that will let you record TV with your Xbox (it would need to be a hardware add-on if there were) and you won't be able to emulate PS2 games (N64 ones barely work).
 
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Qwest

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do the softmod.

like SF said above, you wont be able to record tv on your xbox.
 
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mboy

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All for doin the softmod- where is the best/easiest place for info on it?
 
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mboy

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Originally posted by: RedRooster
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Many thanks.

After this mod, I can still have my kid play his Xbox games right?
I may do this mod to my original one instead of buying a 2nd one to do it :)
 
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Qwest

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no need to buy a 2nd one. he'll be able to play his xbox games just fine.
if you want faster loading times, install a new hard drive, and rip the games to the hard drive.

also, in case you have an HDTV, dont forget to get the XBOX HD Av Pack.
 
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mboy

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Yep, already have the HD pack.

Is it possible to wtach DVD's in 480p (not that it matters since I have a PS DVD player.

OOh, I may do this tomorrow on my day off (after I EQ my Hometheater's Sub with a parametric EQ :)

Thanks again.

Looks like I will go with the Advance soft mod :)
 
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royaldank

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Originally posted by: dethman
i personally like the hard drive swap method to softmod, but you have to open your xbox that way, which voids your warranty. much easier to do though.

http://spaces.msn.com/members/wjxj/Blog/cns
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Much easier to do? With a gamesave softmod, you slap a saved game on the HD, run the game, and press a controller button a few times. Then, you're done.
 
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Qwest

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oh, i just meant to get the HD pack for 480p/720p/1080i via component plus 5.1 surround via optical cable.
yeah, the xbox can do 480p dvds with Xbox media center.
 
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Qwest

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Originally posted by: mboy
Soft mod alow you to play backed up games too?
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yes sir.
granted, with the stock 8 gig hard drive, you will only be able to fit 2 or 3 games.
no, you cannot stream games from your pc to the xbox.

get a nice big HD for cheap, softmod, go nuts.

 
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royaldank

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Originally posted by: Qwest
Originally posted by: mboy
Soft mod alow you to play backed up games too?
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yes sir.
granted, with the stock 8 gig hard drive, you will only be able to fit 2 or 3 games.
no, you cannot stream games from your pc to the xbox.

get a nice big HD for cheap, softmod, go nuts.
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You can also burn the games to DVDR
 
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Qwest

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Originally posted by: mboy
Burning to DVR is what I had in mind :)

Thank you.
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to me, loading times > buying blanks & burning each game.
to each his own.

good luck! :thumbsup:

 
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dethman

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Originally posted by: royaldank
Originally posted by: dethman
i personally like the hard drive swap method to softmod, but you have to open your xbox that way, which voids your warranty. much easier to do though.

http://spaces.msn.com/members/wjxj/Blog/cns
Click to expand...

Much easier to do? With a gamesave softmod, you slap a saved game on the HD, run the game, and press a controller button a few times. Then, you're done.
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easier as in never have to get off your butt to buy something.

depends on whether you've used your xbox before. if it's new, you have to
a) buy a game
b) buy an action replay memory card or "construct" a usb one
c) find AR software if you didn't buy the card
d) find a gamesave

how hard all that is depends on whether you have the game and a save. he does, which makes it easier but you still have to buy the card or hack a usb key

the HD swaptrick is free and can be done just as quickly. but if he already has splinter cell and a few saves that'd probably be the way to go.
 
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