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[STICKY_BUD]

i have now used my modchip a few times to backup my latest games(ghost recon 2 kicks the most ass), as well as for some file transfers and mpeg viewing. i have also been playing gr2 for the last 3 nights and have had no problems. i have booted halo 2 each night too, when i get an invite, or before playig anything else, just to make sure no updates are available. i have not actually played any backups, but i take the proper precautions with those files and i am not worried about that.

additional info... i upgraded xbox #2(last used in june) today from the 30gb hd that was there to a new much larger hd using a new smartxx 2.0 to clone, unlock and lock the drives. this time i used os 3325. xbl login did send me to the network troubleshooter, but all i needed was to fix my network issues and then, no problems.

bottom line is that i have used the modchip sufficiently to say that i feel very safe using my xbox as i normally would, including for playing online without receiving a ban.

good luck xbox-scene users. let me know if you think i can help answer a question or can clarify anything in this thread for you.


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QUOTE (Fofer @ Nov 20 2004, 04:22 PM)

Thanks for the clarification, Sticky_bud.  My own modded Xbox (now still on Live) seems to happily confirm your summary. Does this only come into play once Halo 2 is run (and the dashboard update it applied?)  I ask because I haven't bought Halo 2 yet.  Been playing Crimson Skies all week though without issue.  I was thinking about picking up Halo 2 but didn't want to do so if I'd get banned simply from launching it.

if you have been online with your modded box anytime since the live 2.0 dash update, as far as xbl is concerned your hd is married to your box - halo 2 is a non-factor.