Topic: Exploit Or Modchip? (Read 195 times)

Gman13 · « **on:** January 02, 2004, 11:40:00 AM »

Im thinking of modding my xbox and I want to know whether I should just get a modchip or use exploits. I've read alot about how to mod using exploits, and now im thinking of buying the stuff to do it. (router-$30, Action replay-$30, + renting 007-$5)

I know that modding the exploit way is more expensive (for me), but... what should I do...

1. Should I just buy a modchip and install it?

2. Is using exploits easier than installing a modchip?

3. Which is safer and less likely to damage the Xbox, installing a modchip or installing Evox using exploits?

Agent Orange · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2004, 04:53:00 PM »

depends on a few things... do you have soldering experience? do you have soldering materials? Personally I'd say that if you don't have either of those, your best bet is to soft mod... but I'd recommend the catfish installer over other methods... no router required. <

SpikeMage · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2004, 05:33:00 PM »

Mod chip all the way.
Takes about an hour from start to finish if you have never done it before. <

manatarms25 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2004, 06:14:00 PM »

exploits all the way !!

router-$30 ? use a crossover cable instead 6 bucks at radio shack
Action replay-$30 ? got a extra usb plug setting around just make your own and download the software it's simple!!
renting 007-$5 ... you are gonna wanna find you a used copy you will need it if something goes wrong!! pick up a used copy at gamestop or a game store for 10 bucks !
good luck <

Beestinga · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2004, 08:15:00 PM »

If you're a fuckin idiot; modchip is for you.
If you have some interest in tweaking and playing with things, and you can tell the difference between a 3-prong wall outlet and a molex power connector, I'd recommend an exploit.
~Stinga <

EcL|PsE · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2004, 09:14:00 PM »

i have had experience with everything, modchips, tsop flashing, audip and font exploit.

by far teh way to go is an X2 pro modchip preferably.

i am retarded when ti comes to soldering, and i have installed like 4 flawlessly.
the tsop is great allso if u can solder well.

fonts are gay. audio is safe but a waste.
<

The Reaper · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2004, 01:33:00 AM »

I have modded about... 5 xboxes with a softmod and never had a problem. If you are lazy (which is okay) get a mod chip. If you don't mind readin' up on it (all in X-S fourms) then go for the softmod. Exploits are a lot more safe then mod chips (if you back-up everything). If you dont know what you are doing (solderin wise) you can seriouly F* up your xbox (i tried the mod chip, sqrewed up my daughter board and could only play two players up till today when my new one came in). But either way good luck, and happy moddin'. <

Gman13 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2004, 07:15:00 AM »

thanks for the info. <

Gman13 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2004, 12:23:00 PM »

ok, I just bought 007 and a crossover cable, and now I need some kind of memory card. Any advise which is the best memory card to use and the cheapest? (Action replay, Gamekey-x...or is there a way to load up evox without having to buy a memory card?)

If there is a way to load it up without a memory card, how hard is it to do it? do I need to solder...(I have no solder skills or tools)

(im probably sounding really stupid

)

If any1 can help it would be greatly appreciated.!! Thanx

Gman13 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2004, 12:25:00 PM »

I didnt mean gamekey-x , I meant Mega-x key, sorry 'bout that!

Raided-R · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2004, 04:03:00 PM »

I suggest action replay. So far nobodys had a problem with it. If you have a friend that has a modded xbox and a mem. card then have him put evox on the mem. card. Then you borrow it and put evox on your box, then your set. <

ar_156 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2004, 06:27:00 PM »

Buy the cheapest one, they do the same thing.

font or audio Exploit................TSOP flash..................Chip Mod
cheapest..................................cheap..............................money
Unstable..................................Stable..............................very stable
Easy................................little soldering knoledge...........Soldering knowledge
Slow.........................................Fast.................................Fast
Game limitations.....................Run all...............................Run all <

Zak0 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2004, 05:22:00 PM »

You can hotswap the hard drive to load a software exploit - I've done it that way 3 times now. The memory card is probably easier, but you'll need a way to get the save on to it. I have a friend that's used an Action Replay - or you can also load the save game hack from someone else's xbox that already has it (I keep it on my Xbox hard drive all the time for just this purpose

I have always used the font exploit, but only long enough to flash the TSOP on the box. If you're looking for a long-term software mod, I'd strongly suggest the audio exploit (no clock loop woes).

-Zak

ftothe3 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2004, 05:41:00 PM »

im with Zak0 hotswap all the way!
i used hotswap -> audio exploit -> raincoat ->tsop flash.

cost- $0!! best mod by far.

SpikeMage · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2004, 08:07:00 PM »

QUOTE (ftothe3 @ Jan 6 2004, 03:41 AM)

cost- $0!!

As with most things in life....you get wht you pay for.

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