[olug] xbmc on original xbox

Tue Jul 12 17:30:29 UTC 2011

But streaming services for HD do exist. I looked at the options and decided
a HTPC was the best solution. I built a HTPC for under $300 because it could
do everything XBMC could do, and more. It will handle emulators better
because of a MUCH faster CPU and GPU than the original XBox.

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM, DYNATRON tech <dynatron at gmail.com> wrote:

> most people don't retain media in 1080. divx/xvid is by far the most
> popular
> format today among the target audience for this type of product. also, 1080
> cant reliably stream on most residential internet connections regardless of
> codec/container.
>
> also, try running an emulator on any of those systems you mentioned. a
> modded xbox can play a rom from any game system up to xbox, the only
> exception being PS2.
>
> also, the maximum capacity of an xbox is the current maximum capacity of a
> 3.5"HD...so 3TB is the current limit.
>
> python interpreter, USB ports, xbox game storage, web browser, youtube,
> hulu, navi-x, etc,etc,etc..
>
> i could go on, but i don't have the time...
>
> the only thing that compares is a full blow PC with video game controllers
> and an IR remote.
> On Jul 12, 2011 11:52 AM, "T. J. Brumfield" <enderandrew at gmail.com> wrote:
> > XBMC on the X-Box was great back in the day, but there is no HDMI out
> > or 1080p support.
> >
> > Roku, Boxee, GoogleTV or a cheap HTPC box are better options today.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone 5
> >
> > On Jul 12, 2011, at 11:47 AM, Awais Khan <frontsidelockslide at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> My two cents: actually more like a testimonial
> >>
> >> so far I have two of dynatron's boxes. Im telling you guys, he knows
> what
> >> hes talking about. I think he has pictures on his webpage too of the
> ones
> >> hes made. After I got mine, I even repainted it a military camo, but
> back
> to
> >> the topic. I really like the Duo chips, because the 2nd bios is
> something
> >> you can use. I have one side set to go straight to XBMC while the other
> >> boots to a different menu. Basically the most durable way to mod your
> box
> is
> >> the chip... they is sturdy
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Daniel Pfile <daniel at pfile.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I own two, one with a regular chip and one with a solderless. The
> >>> solderless
> >>> would constantly break, requiring me to open the xbox and re-attach the
> pin
> >>> (d0 I think).
> >>>
> >>> I haven't thought about the original xbox in a while, they do have
> pretty
> >>> great bang for the buck.
> >>>
> >>> -- Daniel
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM, DYNATRON tech <dynatron at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> for some people softmod is the way to go. you can use a savegame
> exploit,
> >>>> or
> >>>> do an IDE hotswap with XBHDM.
> >>>>
> >>>> but like i said, if you can solder, use a chip. i don't recommend the
> >>>> solderless adapters because they can slip, but there are many chips
> out
> >>>> there that you can buy. i just carry my favorite brand.
> >>>>
> >>>> i've done 300+ boxes for 300+ customers, but don't take my word for
> it.
> >>>> check out the forums @ forums.xbox-scene.com and decide what works
> best
> >>>> for
> >>>> your situation.
> >>>> On Jul 9, 2011 1:23 PM, "Cheyenne Deal" <deal.cheyenne at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>> I have had no problems since beta
> >>>>> On Jul 9, 2011 1:21 PM, "DYNATRON tech" <dynatron at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>> yeah....if you cant solder.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> limited functionality, more work, and more likely to fail.
> >>>>>> On Jul 9, 2011 1:18 PM, "Cheyenne Deal" <deal.cheyenne at gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>> Soft mod?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Jul 9, 2011 12:11 PM, "DYNATRON tech" <dynatron at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> you will need to do some soldering. (click on part link for my
> >>>> tutorial)
> >>>>>>>> On Jul 9, 2011 12:08 PM, "DYNATRON tech" <dynatron at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> you first need to unlock the motherboard by replacing the bios.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> duoX2gs would be my recommendation.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> i sell the chips here for 14$ shipped:
> >>>>>>>>> dynatron.org/store
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> this allows you to boot custom software, as well as
> unlock/upgrade
> >>>> the
> >>>>>>>> hard
> >>>>>>>>> drive.
> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 9, 2011 12:03 PM, "ned mcnally" <ned.mcnally at gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> Hey I have an old xbox and wanted to run xbmc on it.
> >>>>>>>>>> Can any of you guys help me out?
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