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Modding Noob - Hard Mod vs Soft mod
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Evander1
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2. April 2006 @ 20:24 |
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Pardon my ignorance, but I haven't modded anything since my playstation about 8 years ago..... so I am a little behind in the times.
If there is a thread that explains what I am asking, then please direct me to it.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hardmodding vs. softmodding? I understand some of the basics about being banned from xbox live and such, I am more concerned with the ease of copying games to the hard drive and general functionality.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. My AOL screen name is KtBjR if anyone is interested in chatting on this topic.
Thanks!!
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Evander1
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2. April 2006 @ 20:51 |
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Here is a little more info regarding my question:
1) I am not interested in playing on Xbox live at all.
2) I am interested in installing a 250GB hard drive.
3) I would like to install a emulators and media player.
4) I would like to have the ability to FTP games back and fourth between my PC and Xbox.
5) I want to place my original games into the DVD drive on my xbox and copy them to the HDD.
Will hardmodding vs. softmodding effect any of the above?
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Evander1
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2. April 2006 @ 21:47 |
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okay guys, I answered my own questions. I missed the softmodding FAQ my first time around.
However, I do have a question that I didn't see an answer to. Regarding functionality, is there anything a hardmod can do that a soft mod cannot? For example, are there certain games that will play on a hard mod, but not on a soft.
I plan Softmodding and replacing the stock HD.... looks like I can do it.
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VCFire
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3. April 2006 @ 06:40 |
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Anything you'll pretty much want to do with your xbox you can do it with a softmod, especially if you don't want to get on XBL,but there are ways to still even do that with a softmod. The only problem is getting a hold of the softmod, which can be tricky and there some that are easier to do than others.
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3. April 2006 @ 06:50 |
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THE RETURN
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 12:42 |
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I am going to start by using the stock harddrive. If I get it working, then I will attempt to replace it with a bigger one.
So this is what I have. I want to softmod, upgrade the harddrive, and eventually be able to FTP back and forth. Am I missing anything?
Checklist:
Tutorials
Auto.Installer.Deluxe.v3.0.Xbox-Hq
Softmod Installer Deluxe v3.0
xboxhdm
Xbox Memory Card
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Action Replay
Xbox
120Gig Hard Drive
Crossover Cable
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TheReturn
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3. April 2006 @ 12:46 |
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look good.
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 12:57 |
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Thanks for the help guys. I need to wait for xbox, splinter cell, and action replay to be shipped. Once I get them, I'll give it a crack and post my results.
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TheReturn
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3. April 2006 @ 13:01 |
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Just wonder why dont you install modchip?
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3. April 2006 @ 13:02 |
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3. April 2006 @ 13:02 |
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3. April 2006 @ 13:03 |
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Just wonder why dont you install modchip?
Since you dont care XBL. Modchip is better.
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 13:17 |
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Is there a benefit to installing a mod chip over softmodding? I figured it would be easier to do it this way.
What is better about the modchip?
I remember back in the day when I chipped my PS and all of my friends PS's, on occation the solder would come loose and I would have to open it back up again.
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TheReturn
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3. April 2006 @ 13:25 |
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Of course modchip is way better than softmod. It is easy to fix your xbox if it run in problems. Upgrade hdd very simple. Everything much easier then softmod.
the X3ce is very good chip. Plus they have solderless adapter. So you get no solder at all.
PPL do softmod because they want to go Live. Plus save money. But if they fuck up. It is very hard to fix the xbox.
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3. April 2006 @ 13:26 |
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Is Afterdawn down or slow. I have a hard time over here.
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 13:33 |
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It is very slow.
I heard there was a chip that can be turned off if you want to go live.
But I like the solderless idea. Can you refer me to a site that sells that chip? do you have personal experience with the X3ce.
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3. April 2006 @ 13:41 |
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 13:44 |
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the one you are refering to is this one, correct?
Xecuter 3 CE w/ Xapt3r v1.0
or
Xecuter 3 CE w/ Xapt3r v1.6
Depending on which XP version I wind up getting.
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TheReturn
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3. April 2006 @ 13:48 |
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what is your xbox version?
Xecuter 3 CE w/ Xapt3r for xbox v1.6-v1.6b
Xecuter 3 CE w/ Xapt3r for xbox v1.0-v1.5
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3. April 2006 @ 13:50 |
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goto my page the look for "Check xbox version". It shows you how to check your xbox version
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VCFire
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3. April 2006 @ 13:50 |
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Though I'm no pro at modchips for the xbox, I have 2 xbox's that are softmodded and I don't see spending $50+ for a modchip to do what I can do with my softmodded xbox, if there is something that makes using a modchip so good, I'd love someone to tell me why. The only thing I can think of is just being able to turn it on and off easier. Everything you have is pretty much what I used, except I used the MechAssault exploit.
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VCFire
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3. April 2006 @ 13:54 |
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and on top of that, if you upgrade your hard drive, and keep your original modded and untouched thereafter, if something goes wrong all you have to do is redo your upgrade on your larger hard drive, it's not hard and you can do it in about 20 min or so, just make sure you backup your C and E drive and a copy of your eeprom.bin
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3. April 2006 @ 13:55 |
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@VCFire
for you is easy because you already know what to do. For him may be hard.
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3. April 2006 @ 13:58 |
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I just give him info. So he can pick what is best for him.
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Evander1
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3. April 2006 @ 13:58 |
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I must wait for the xbox to arrive by mail first. Thanks for the info. I'll post my decision and results.
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