X-box chipping
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£100 round my parts i think.
I would not have thought it was illegal to chip one, or even play a chipped game. The person who supplies the games would be the one who gets the trouble.
[Edited by Brun - 12/7/2002 2:00:20 PM]
I would not have thought it was illegal to chip one, or even play a chipped game. The person who supplies the games would be the one who gets the trouble.
[Edited by Brun - 12/7/2002 2:00:20 PM]
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Appreciate the comments, i have edited some posts. I in no way am promoting piracy or illegal activity. I am only suggesting you can back games/music/films you own up to the Xbox using software you can find on the web.
As Shaun says there are other places to discuss this better, like www.xbox-scene.com
Anything else, discuss it offline. Then everyones happy.
Dave
[Edited by druddle - 12/9/2002 5:56:47 PM]
Appreciate the comments, i have edited some posts. I in no way am promoting piracy or illegal activity. I am only suggesting you can back games/music/films you own up to the Xbox using software you can find on the web.
As Shaun says there are other places to discuss this better, like www.xbox-scene.com
Anything else, discuss it offline. Then everyones happy.
Dave
[Edited by druddle - 12/9/2002 5:56:47 PM]
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Basically this lad has a menu option on his x-box that lets him copy games to the hard drive and also play multi region DVDs I can get it chipped for free but the hardware will cost about 200 squid and I'm not sure if it is worth the money compared to just getting a chip that plays copied games.
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That would let you copy original games to the HD?, as opposed to copied games? That would give you the option of owning all the games that your local Blockbuster owns
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If it's illegal to chip your X-Box then surely it's also illegal to fit aftermarket wheels to your car!!!
You own the unit outright, you are simply installing an aftermarket product which will allow you to play legitimate copies of your expensive games
You own the unit outright, you are simply installing an aftermarket product which will allow you to play legitimate copies of your expensive games
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The menu your mate will have is called EvolutionX
You install this from CD once you have chipped your X-Box.
This will allow you to do several things:-
a) Assign your console an IP address
b) Connect via crossover cable from your pc/laptop to your console
c) Use FTP program (best for XBox is FlashFXP) and copy the contents of the XBox D drive (the cd) to your pc
d) Use a program like RecordNow Max to write the files as a data disc to a blank DVDR
You now have a full working copy of an XBox game.
Or
Once you have FTP'd the files over you can send them straight back to the hard drive of the XBox.
Your XBox hard drive is split up into 6 partitions
C, E, F, X, Y, Z and the CD drive is D
As standard F isn't formatted but you can add a few commands to the EvoX ini file to format it and this will give you an extra 2 Gig to play with.
Once you copy the games to the hard disk you simply edit the EvoX menu file and you can then play the games direct from the hard drive.
Most chips can allow you to swap the original hard disk for another upto 120 Gig - as long as your chip resets the 'Reset when you press Eject' FEATURE!!!!
Hope that makes sense
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Paul
p.s A word of advice, if you start messing with the XBOXDASH.XBE etc then before you do anything copy the contents of C and E on your XBox to a safe place on your pc for backup purposes, if you completely screw up then oyu can restore the original setup.
The menu your mate will have is called EvolutionX
You install this from CD once you have chipped your X-Box.
This will allow you to do several things:-
a) Assign your console an IP address
b) Connect via crossover cable from your pc/laptop to your console
c) Use FTP program (best for XBox is FlashFXP) and copy the contents of the XBox D drive (the cd) to your pc
d) Use a program like RecordNow Max to write the files as a data disc to a blank DVDR
You now have a full working copy of an XBox game.
Or
Once you have FTP'd the files over you can send them straight back to the hard drive of the XBox.
Your XBox hard drive is split up into 6 partitions
C, E, F, X, Y, Z and the CD drive is D
As standard F isn't formatted but you can add a few commands to the EvoX ini file to format it and this will give you an extra 2 Gig to play with.
Once you copy the games to the hard disk you simply edit the EvoX menu file and you can then play the games direct from the hard drive.
Most chips can allow you to swap the original hard disk for another upto 120 Gig - as long as your chip resets the 'Reset when you press Eject' FEATURE!!!!
Hope that makes sense
Cheers
Paul
p.s A word of advice, if you start messing with the XBOXDASH.XBE etc then before you do anything copy the contents of C and E on your XBox to a safe place on your pc for backup purposes, if you completely screw up then oyu can restore the original setup.
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druddle, where did you get the evox software, was it free....
I remember getting some software a few months ago, dvdx v2, but this didn't appear to work ?? it was very new & I havn't looked around since.
this evox sounds good.
cheers
shunty
I remember getting some software a few months ago, dvdx v2, but this didn't appear to work ?? it was very new & I havn't looked around since.
this evox sounds good.
cheers
shunty
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It's not yet certain yet that MS will/can stop you using XBox live if you have chipped your X-Box
You're not breaking any laws by chipping your console.
Reset chips will probably get around that problem anyway
You're not breaking any laws by chipping your console.
Reset chips will probably get around that problem anyway
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"It's not yet certain yet that MS will/can stop you using XBox live if you have chipped your X-Box"
I hope it is! I'd rather not have modded Xbox's on the Live network. The fact that everyone has the same hardware and software is what appeals. Xboxconnect will no doubt work with modded xboxs and it's free, much more appealing to the average modder.
I hope it is! I'd rather not have modded Xbox's on the Live network. The fact that everyone has the same hardware and software is what appeals. Xboxconnect will no doubt work with modded xboxs and it's free, much more appealing to the average modder.
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Guys,
There are SO MANY sites around that discuss such issues as these.
Any discussion on how to by-pass protection and copyright will not be tolerated in any shape or form in these forums. So peeps, the law is the law...... and not even Scoobynet is above it.
Since BIOS revisions/chips and software like EVOX, are actually based on what is copyrighted XBOX BIOS code............. they are infact illegal. A WELL KNOWN Japanese retail web outlet, was closed down and legal wranglings with Sony and Microsoft, ended up in them *apparently* paying HUGE compensation. The site is now operational, but no longer sells such devices.
If this thread goes any further into these issues, I will have no choice to lock it.
Thanks for your help.
Shaun.
There are SO MANY sites around that discuss such issues as these.
Any discussion on how to by-pass protection and copyright will not be tolerated in any shape or form in these forums. So peeps, the law is the law...... and not even Scoobynet is above it.
Since BIOS revisions/chips and software like EVOX, are actually based on what is copyrighted XBOX BIOS code............. they are infact illegal. A WELL KNOWN Japanese retail web outlet, was closed down and legal wranglings with Sony and Microsoft, ended up in them *apparently* paying HUGE compensation. The site is now operational, but no longer sells such devices.
If this thread goes any further into these issues, I will have no choice to lock it.
Thanks for your help.
Shaun.
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Any game you pay a lot of money for you can legally make a back-up copy
These devices are sold LEGALLY to enable you to play these backups.
This is why they are now openly sold and why shops can hang banners out of windows saying 'X-Box chipped here'
Exactly the same reasone why shops and trade stands will openly unlock your mobile phone for you while you wait.
I think you'll find it's the trading of illegal copied games thats illegal and not making / playing legitimate backups of our own.
If I want to make a genuine copy of my expensive games and still go onto X-Box Live then why shouldn't I be able to.
What happens if the disc gets damaged while playing the original, Microsoft would tell you to get stuffed and you'd have to go and buy another one.
You go to any computer fair (I go to Bowlers in Manchester) and there are a lot of stands that will openly chip your X-Box for you, if this was illegal, or more to the point, if Microsoft could make it illegal, then these places would not be tolerated and they would be closed down.
I can't see how you can threaten to lock a thread when people are discussing making legitimate backups.
p.s. Jack why don't you want someon with a modded XBox on Xbox live, you stated they have different hardware - my hardware is exactly the same as yours you plank!!!
It's the BIOS thats changed, and thats identical in that it runs exactly the same code except the checks to see if you have a original game in.
These devices are sold LEGALLY to enable you to play these backups.
This is why they are now openly sold and why shops can hang banners out of windows saying 'X-Box chipped here'
Exactly the same reasone why shops and trade stands will openly unlock your mobile phone for you while you wait.
I think you'll find it's the trading of illegal copied games thats illegal and not making / playing legitimate backups of our own.
If I want to make a genuine copy of my expensive games and still go onto X-Box Live then why shouldn't I be able to.
What happens if the disc gets damaged while playing the original, Microsoft would tell you to get stuffed and you'd have to go and buy another one.
You go to any computer fair (I go to Bowlers in Manchester) and there are a lot of stands that will openly chip your X-Box for you, if this was illegal, or more to the point, if Microsoft could make it illegal, then these places would not be tolerated and they would be closed down.
I can't see how you can threaten to lock a thread when people are discussing making legitimate backups.
p.s. Jack why don't you want someon with a modded XBox on Xbox live, you stated they have different hardware - my hardware is exactly the same as yours you plank!!!
It's the BIOS thats changed, and thats identical in that it runs exactly the same code except the checks to see if you have a original game in.
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"p.s. Jack why don't you want someon with a modded XBox on Xbox live, you stated they have different hardware - my hardware is exactly the same as yours you plank!!!"
<cough> Are we not talking about 'Chipping' an Xbox? To me that's hardware mate! And yes, you could use that 'Hardware' for legitimate purposes, just as you can use a dagger to peel a grape.
<cough> Are we not talking about 'Chipping' an Xbox? To me that's hardware mate! And yes, you could use that 'Hardware' for legitimate purposes, just as you can use a dagger to peel a grape.
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why don't you want someon with a modded XBox on Xbox live
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The hardware is identical
It's the BIOS software that's modified
If you've ever flashed your BIOS on your pc then it's the same thing.
What if people had the same attitude about cars!!!
"I don't want modified Subarus on the road cause it doesn't give me a fair chance!!"
Bla Bla Bla
I've chipped my console to backup my games, watch multi-region dvd's and to make my console more versatile - bigger hard disk, store MP3's etc
The hardware is identical
It's the BIOS software that's modified
If you've ever flashed your BIOS on your pc then it's the same thing.
What if people had the same attitude about cars!!!
"I don't want modified Subarus on the road cause it doesn't give me a fair chance!!"
Bla Bla Bla
I've chipped my console to backup my games, watch multi-region dvd's and to make my console more versatile - bigger hard disk, store MP3's etc
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I don't want modified Subarus on the road cause it doesn't give me a fair chance!!
Dunk
(Matrix chipped X-Box, 120Gb HDD, EvoX2.6 bios )
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Thats a fair point but you know as well as I do that chipped consoles will be using Live.
I for one won't be using trainers to get an advantage, why bother, wouldn't that take the fun out of playing - unless all you ever care about is winning of course.
Looking at your last post stating your console mods, don't you find the console is so much more versatile once chipped.
Thats a fair point but you know as well as I do that chipped consoles will be using Live.
I for one won't be using trainers to get an advantage, why bother, wouldn't that take the fun out of playing - unless all you ever care about is winning of course.
Looking at your last post stating your console mods, don't you find the console is so much more versatile once chipped.