[olug] xbmc on original xbox

Tue Jul 12 17:37:00 UTC 2011

that actually sounds pretty cool. still a bit more expensive though.

xbox: $30
chip: $14
500GB IDE: $40
On Jul 12, 2011 12:31 PM, "T. J. Brumfield" <enderandrew at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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