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Old 08 May 2006, 05:01 PM
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Default XBOX HDD failed - is MODCHIP only option?

As above. My xbox harddrive failed at the weekend. It just clunks like mad and then tells me to ring MS Support with error 07.

I have a spare drive (15GB) but don't think I can use it without a modchip - is that correct?

I bought my xbox on launch day so I guess its safe to say I have the first
revision.

What modchip should I get if needed and where from?

Thanks
Old 08 May 2006, 06:23 PM
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You can use it without a modchip. You need the modchip if you put a large hard drive in though because the software already on the xbox will only allow you to use a certain amount of the drive without one
Old 08 May 2006, 07:04 PM
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The harddrive is locked to the motherboard so no you cant change hard drives without a mod chip.
Old 08 May 2006, 07:32 PM
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I stand corrected..
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You could just buy another, what are they £100 [I appreciate you might not have £100], but it'll cost you half that to get it modded and it has so much more to offer
Old 08 May 2006, 08:07 PM
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I have a spare chip if required. not looking to make on it so will sell below cost.
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Maybe its a good time to get a 360
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Originally Posted by bob269
Maybe its a good time to get a 360
Think I'll hold out for a PS3 - blue ray & 1080P!
Old 10 May 2006, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Markyboy uk
Think I'll hold out for a PS3 - blue ray & 1080P!

We'll porbably be on the next Xbox by the time PS3 shows up
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