xbox modchip

toant103 · Jun 9, 2004

i want to add a modchip to my xbox but i don't know which one is good to get, i don't know much about it either. Any site recommendation?

jfall · Jun 9, 2004

I got a Xecuter 2.3b lite+ haven't had a problem with it, easy to install, does pretty much everything/

http://www.xbox-scene.com/ is a good place to start

gshock888 · Jun 9, 2004

i have the same. best chip out there IMO

i also replaced the hdd to a 120GB.

BillGates · Jun 9, 2004

I have a 2.3B Lite (non-plus) - the soldering wasn't super bad and things have worked flawlessly ever since. I concur with the XBox scene recommendation - I read and learned a LOT from that site.

RagingBITCH · Jun 9, 2004

So is the Xecuter still the "best" so to speak? I had a 2.2+ on my old one before I sold it, I have a 1.5 now. The XBIT any good?

Kenny · Jun 9, 2004

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
So is the Xecuter still the "best" so to speak? I had a 2.2+ on my old one before I sold it, I have a 1.5 now. The XBIT any good?

I had an Xbit and it was a bitch to get flashed and installed. The tech support sucks for that thing too.

Get the Xecuter 2.3B Lite+ That's the chip I switched to, and it took less than 5 minutes to install and flash. There are tons of people with that chip, and you'll get it troubleshooted very quickly.

RagingBITCH · Jun 9, 2004

Hey Kenny - thx for the info

I was leaning towards the 2.3B again but wanted to check around

Gunther · Jun 9, 2004

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Hey Kenny - thx for the info I was leaning towards the 2.3B again but wanted to check around

You might want to wait for the Xecuter3, its part of the new generation of modchips with an OS on them. I personally use the Xenium and like it so far. But honestly if you dont care about the OS then just get the 2.3b.

toant103 · Jun 9, 2004

Originally posted by: jfall
I got a Xecuter 2.3b lite+ haven't had a problem with it, easy to install, does pretty much everything/

http://www.xbox-scene.com/ is a good place to start

thanks for the info.

I can play backup and import games with this chip right?

Skiguy411 · Jun 9, 2004

Wait for the Xecuter3!

toant103 · Jun 9, 2004

Originally posted by: Skiguy411
Wait for the Xecuter3!

when is that coming out?

jfall · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: jfall
I got a Xecuter 2.3b lite+ haven't had a problem with it, easy to install, does pretty much everything/

http://www.xbox-scene.com/ is a good place to start

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thanks for the info.

I can play backup and import games with this chip right?

Yes, you sure can.

I personally wouldn't bother waiting for the X3. IIRC team x-excuter said they have already done everything they can with 2.3 -- x3 is more for fun, adding a couple of extras that aren't really needed

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Which one uses the spring-loaded pins, instead of solder points? A friend of mine picked it up: all he had to do was screw it down onto the board in the proper spot. Sounds rather ideal for a lazy guy like me.

rahvin · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: Skiguy411
Wait for the Xecuter3!

Click to expand...

when is that coming out?

According to the info? When it's done, which is sometime between now and they stop making Xboxs. (I believe it was supposed to be out early this year, they announced in Dec03)

JzL · Jun 10, 2004

The pogo pin installs come loose pretty often, its best just to solder the things.

I have had 4 different types of chips... the best one that I have had to date is the Xenium, thier new OS is "supposed" to be out soon...

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: JzL
The pogo pin installs come loose pretty often, its best just to solder the things.

Yes, fine, but which ones have the pogo pins?

hevnsnt · Jun 10, 2004

1) Don't use pogo pins.. They suck
2) If you don't plan on getting on "Live" don't even buy a modchip, flash the TSOP instead. (saves ya $30)

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: hevnsnt
1) Don't use pogo pins.. They suck
2) If you don't plan on getting on "Live" don't even buy a modchip, flash the TSOP instead. (saves ya $30)

Why thank you for answering my question. Oh wait, you didn't.

Fingolfin269 · Jun 10, 2004

If you go to Xbox Scene and look up there FAQ on 'Which mod chip is best' they will tell you to never ask the question because there's as many answers as there are chips.

I use the 2.3b Lite though if it matters.

RagingBITCH · Jun 10, 2004

I've never had a pogo pin one come loose on my old one nor any of my friend's. I actually just ordered a 2.3B Lite+ for my 1.5 - if it comes loose I'll mention it but I don't expect any problems.

yuki - dood look it up. The Xecuter chips with the + Lite are pogo, the non Lite's are solder. www.the-console-corner.com -> XBox - take a look at which ones are and which ones aren't.

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
I've never had a pogo pin one come loose on my old one nor any of my friend's. I actually just ordered a 2.3B Lite+ for my 1.5 - if it comes loose I'll mention it but I don't expect any problems.

yuki - dood look it up. The Xecuter chips with the + Lite are pogo, the non Lite's are solder. www.the-console-corner.com -> XBox - take a look at which ones are and which ones aren't.

All the modchip sites are blocked from here. That, and the only one I really knew of was Xbox-Scene.

Groovy. Now I just hope my XBox isn't a 1.6....

RagingBITCH · Jun 10, 2004

Bleh look it up when you get home then

Most are blocked here at work too.

When was your XBox made? or when did you buy it

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Bleh look it up when you get home then Most are blocked here at work too.

When was your XBox made? or when did you buy it

Got it from freevideogames.com, so I have no idea when it was made. I got it about 1½~2 months ago. The packaging was pretty new though; one of the screenshots it had on the back was for Halo 2, among other not-so-encouraging signs.

Slick5150 · Jun 10, 2004

I'm fairly sure that only the special Halo edition X-box's are 1.6 . The other newest ones are 1.5 (from what I read anyways)

yukichigai · Jun 10, 2004

Originally posted by: PinwiZ
I'm fairly sure that only the special Halo edition X-box's are 1.6 . The other newest ones are 1.5 (from what I read anyways)

Halo edition XBoxes are 1.2, according to Xbox-Scene. (the clear green ones that is)

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