xbox softmodding

[satoshi_matrix]

I've bought an original Xbox and I'm planning to softmod it. I've ordered a action replay to transfer the saves so while I wait for it to arrive, I want to learn all I can about the process.

Does anyone have any experience/advice softmodding the original  xbox? Any help is appricated.

[MaxXimus]

Don't use any of the original methods.

Get all of your files off xbins

MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR files (an option of the softmod)

Don't mess with things once they are working. I had my XBOX modded and I decided to edit the dash a bit (I use UIX) and in the process corrupted the files on the hard drive. It's easier to do than you think.

[FamicomFreak]

They also sell a memory card with already all the files needed. It's a little expensive though...

[satoshi_matrix]

really? got a link there ff?

[MaxXimus]

I'd actually like a link too. It seems to me that selling things like this would be illegal.

[nurd]

Do they even sell Xboxes and games any more?

[Raditz]

That's weird. I just modded my friend's xbox yesterday. But we did hotswapping instead.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=496263
I'm also going to upgrade the hard drive to a 20gb I found laying around.

[MaxXimus]

Hotswapping seems like a more risky method. What are the pros to using that method over a softmod?

[FamicomFreak]

Well I checked ebay and I can't seem to find those memory cards. I was in the process of moding my xbox until I found out that my brother threw out the 20 gig hd I was going to try and install on it.....I just felt depressed and let it go lol

[MaxXimus]

You do know you can't just swap drives, right? There is much more to it. They need to be formatted and have all the files loaded onto it.

[FamicomFreak]

You do know you can't just swap drives, right? There is much more to it. They need to be formatted and have all the files loaded onto it.

Yup I read all about it.

[MaxXimus]

I'm just making sure. The last thing I want is for someone to possibly screw up such a customizable system.

[satoshi_matrix]

okay!! I offically got my xbox softmodded. I'm looking for the best SNES emulator for it. Can someone tell me which one I should look for, and what version? thank you.

[MaxXimus]

I personally use ZSnesBOX. It runs every rom I've ever used on it near perfectly. The newest version should be fine.

[satoshi_matrix]

thanks maxximus. what version are you using? 3.3?