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[Zak0]

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i can do everything that your xbox w/ Xecuter chip can do except go on live. and i dont care about live.

I agree completely.  Hotswap -> softmod -> raincoat -> TSOP flash is more trouble than a modchip (especially the first time you do it) but it's free (well, you might have to buy a soldering iron or some conductive paint to write-enable the TSOP if you don't already have one of those items laying around).  If you want an easy install or want Live, buy a chip.  If you want free and don't mind screwing around with stuff, the TSOP flash is the way to go.  Either way gives the same end result - you can play the same backups or use the same homebrew software.

-Zak

[leavemealone]

I'd recommend you not use Action Replay.  I had nothing but problems with it.  I've read posts where people have gotten it to work, but when I tried using the 007 hack with AR, I kept getting Error 21.  I returned AR and bought a M$ card and made my own cable following Vintage Guitar's guide.  That worked great, no problems.  I read other people having the same problems with Action Replay as well.

[xionanx]

QUOTE (leavemealone @ Jan 8 2004, 09:04 AM)

I'd recommend you not use Action Replay.  I had nothing but problems with it.  I've read posts where people have gotten it to work, but when I tried using the 007 hack with AR, I kept getting Error 21.  I returned AR and bought a M$ card and made my own cable following Vintage Guitar's guide.  That worked great, no problems.  I read other people having the same problems with Action Replay as well.

This make your on cable guide your talking about, what is it?  I can't seem to find it.

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Nevermind, it seems you were refering to making your own USB adapter to use your XBOX controller on your PC.  Then putting the memory card in the controller and uploading the files to the memcard using Action Replays downloadable program.  Just thought I would clarify for the other people out there who didn't quite catch what was being refered to.

[manatarms25]

I have had alot of fun using the exploit and the P.B.L. but after tinkering around with back-ups, homebrew and apps. I want a mod chip!! just because .....well I wanted a X2pro (LOL) I just ordered my X2 and gonna install it soon! The only thing I have to complain about for the exploit side is the B.F.M. bios's. Some of these bios's XBtool I have found can not create and you must wait for them to be released So sometimes there is a waiting period on getting the newest bios... The other is that on a few games the bios work great with a mod chip but when there are used in a BFM format with the P.B.L. there dont seem to work? (Enter the Matrix,Crimson Skies etc.) but overall I have softmodded 6 xbox's and they work great !!! my friends love it. There is no reason for me installing a mod I just always have to tinker with stuff! So if you are like me and love to tinker with stuff just get your self a mod chip if you dont always update and like to tinker with things a soft modd is fine  

BTW the worst clock loop my friends ever had is when he lost power for 6 hours   He let it loop overnight and it would not boot.. he brouhgt it to me and I used the "loopback cable" and it booted in 2 loops      
I would never worry about the clock loop if thats whats stopping some one from softmodded

Either way the exploit and the chips are awesome the xbox is the best console ever !!!

[vintage_guitar]