Topic: Crystal Edition Xbox Info (version 1.6?) (Read 889 times)

A.Z.BEST · « **Reply #240 on:** April 05, 2004, 02:08:00 AM »

. I can't hear any sound when I am playing Halo with my brother

. The Crystals are really loudy, so watch for them. But the joypads are... mmm... tasties

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renegade1488 · « **Reply #241 on:** April 07, 2004, 05:07:00 AM »

hey guys, I just got my crystal XBOX yesterday and I saw the manufacture date and it looked fairly new, so I thought "this'd better not be a 1.6". Now I had a look at which bios I have and it seems to be the same as bourke's (K:1.00.5713.1). Now I would open her up, but I don't have the right screwdrivers yet, so I have a feeling mine might be a 1.6, but I'm not sure, as I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to this. So I'm asking you guys, is mine a 1.6, or do I have to open it up first?
BTW, serial is 4073xxx 40805 and Manufacturing date is 14/2/04, and I got it from Toys R Us in Derby (in England)

Exobex · « **Reply #242 on:** April 07, 2004, 05:44:00 AM »

renegade1488 · « **Reply #243 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:03:00 AM »

I'm going to go get some torx screwdrivers from Maplins in a bit, but is there any way that I could open up my box to have a look without invalidating my warranty? I've had a look round, but they all seem to say you have to invalidate it. Could I just like heat it up with a hairdryer?

This post has been edited by renegade1488 on Apr 7 2004, 05:27 PM

renegade1488 · « **Reply #244 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:10:00 AM »

Upon opening up my brand new box (being the first time I've ever even opened up a console) I was relieved to find a Focus chip, but I do still have the same bios as bourke it would seem

KDLondon · « **Reply #245 on:** April 08, 2004, 06:24:00 AM »

Just got my Crystal. Not opened it yet, waiting for my Torx screwdrivers off eBay. I've got a date of 2004-02-06 and Serial is 3096xxx 40605. Not seen one similar to that in this thread. I have an Xecuter 2.3 PRO to install.

Not done this yet, and I'll advise what I have inside when I've opened it up, but there's no gotcha's I should know about now / for the future with this box and chip is there?

I'll be able to upgrade to a 160 / 200 + hard drive I presume, the old 137GB limit now not a factor?

I have a Netgear Wireless Router, I'm guessing I'll need a Wireless Ethernet Bridge to wirelessly network everything together? Actually, thats probably not for this thread...

Thanks for your help.

Exobex · « **Reply #246 on:** April 08, 2004, 10:33:00 AM »

grimlock · « **Reply #247 on:** April 09, 2004, 08:35:00 AM »

KDLondon, the week your box was manufactured seems a bit risky, since Exobex said he's seen some 1.6 from then. I am really beginning to think however, that 1.6s are extremely rare and almost all Crystals are 1.4s with Focus.

As long as the network connection is concerned, you could always move the router near the xbox and wire it

. Seriously now, the Ethernet bridge is all you need, but you can also find some specifically made for the xbox, which cost around the same and are a bit nicer to look at... Some even connect in one of the controller ports instead of the RJ-45.

Let us know when you reveal the innards of your box.

photoman · « **Reply #248 on:** April 09, 2004, 02:13:00 PM »

I just got my Crystal from the U.K. (I am in Ohio) it has a Philips dvd-rom and a Western Digital HD. and the Nidec fan (not a Sunon!!!)

I'm putting a Xenium in it now, will let you more details if there are any.

EDIT:**** Damn Philips won't read cd-r. thats a pisser. Oh well, gonna swap my Sammy into it I guess.

Other strange problem, I can't get my Xenium to boot into the OS. Gonna have to figure that one out. SOLVED

This post has been edited by photoman on Apr 10 2004, 02:17 AM

grimlock · « **Reply #249 on:** April 09, 2004, 04:37:00 PM »

Photoman, how about some more info on your box? i.e. mfg date and prod line? Yours a combination I haven't heard of before...

photoman · « **Reply #250 on:** April 09, 2004, 07:18:00 PM »

Sorry I forgot to mention the dates and stuff. remembered after I signed off earlier.

MFG: 2004 - 02 - 03
SERIAL#: 3---906 40605

I can get pics tomorrow sometime if you like.

I put the Philip0s into my old Xbox and it reads DVD-r media just fine.

This post has been edited by photoman on Apr 10 2004, 06:27 PM

aTraXioN2 · « **Reply #251 on:** April 11, 2004, 12:39:00 AM »

Well Photoman i have a crystal xbox

Bought: Holland

Mine manf. date is: 2004-02-04

I have a philips drive too and mine's read al cd'rs

I don't what is in it all because I didnt yet open it.

Does someone knows what is al inside my xbox, because I am still waiting for my chip don't want it open it and w8 untill my chip.

photoman · « **Reply #252 on:** April 11, 2004, 06:11:00 AM »

grimlock · « **Reply #253 on:** April 11, 2004, 07:16:00 AM »

I also recommend opening it... can't hurt to know what it looks like. I haven't even oredered my chip yet and my xbox is sitting open dor 3 days

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If you decide to open it, pls provide some info on HDD and fan. Since mine has a 10 Gb Seagate and a Sunon fan and Photoman's has an 8Gb WD and a Nidec, I'm kinda curious what yours has. (I remind you that mine is a 30/01/2004 box).

Actually, you can probably id the fan from the outside.

crazymaniac · « **Reply #254 on:** April 11, 2004, 07:33:00 AM »

Mine has a Sunon fan, a WD 8 GB HDD and a Philips drive.
MFG date: 5/2/2004. Bought in Holland yesterday.

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