Topic: Beginners Guide To Xbox Emulation (Read 733 times)

thefatness · « **on:** January 01, 2004, 03:19:00 PM »

thanks alot for writing this Zyyke! i just got another question for you though.

In part 5 you wrote the following...

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Step 5: deciding on a method for transferring files.
If you are familiar with the capabilities of your modified xbox, this should not be a mystery to you. But if you are not, then heres a quick walkthrough. To transfer files to your xbox, you have two options:
1. Connect your xbox to your pc by network or crossover cable, and FTP files over to your HD. For more information on how to set up your xbox for FTP connection, please refer to these tutorials.
On the PC side, youll need an FTP program. There are a lot of different programs out there, some free and some not. For a selection of freeware FTP clients, see NONAGS freeware archive, or use you favourite FTP client.
2. Burn files on CD-RW or DVD, and use boXplorer (or other xbox file manager) to copy content to your HD. To read more see here and here.

So if i put all the ROMS on a CDRW or DVD, i can just put it in (and if the xbox reads it) i can just copy them to the F partion? would i do that the same way i put games on the HD? it doesnt sound like it would make sense.

your help will be greatly appreciated (and i'll probably have a few more questions based on what you tell me). thanks

thefatness

evilnick · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2004, 03:52:00 PM »

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So if i put all the ROMS on a CDRW or DVD, i can just put it in (and if the xbox reads it) i can just copy them to the F partion? would i do that the same way i put games on the HD? it doesnt sound like it would make sense.

It's best to FTP them, BUT if you're hellbent on using CDs/DVDs then make an XISO (using SimpleXIso) of all the ROM images, burn that XISO to a CD/DVD. Then fire up BoXplorer (or Avalaunch - or any other Xbox file explorer) and copy from D: to wherever you want the files to be.

Of course, with XPort's recent updates to his suite of emulators, you can (apparently, I haven't personally witnessed this yet) use a standard ISO9660 (i.e. a data CD that your computer will still read). So unless you're specifically after N64/Atari Lynx/Commodore Amiga emulation you could try that!

thefatness · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2004, 07:08:00 AM »

thanks evilnick. i was just wondering how it would work burning the cds. i'm pretty sure im gonna end up FTPing them. i got another question that i just thought of...

when i browse the folders on the xbox (from FTP) where is the best spot for the emus? i noticed last night in XBMP that it has a spot for emus and games but on the main evox screen it has a spot that says 'self installed emulators'. if i put them on the main screen, will i still be able to access them from XBMP or just one or the other? this is what im looking for...

(IMG:http://www.allxboxskins.com/skins/xbmp/Project%20Mayhem_preview2.jpg)

gfk · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2004, 11:09:00 AM »

cool icon fatness do you mind sorting me out with them?

also i would

install the emus in the xbmp spot and then point evox to there

This post has been edited by gfk: Jan 3 2004, 07:20 PM

thefatness · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2004, 11:12:00 AM »

QUOTE (gfk @ Jan 3 2004, 08:33 PM)

cool icon fatness do you mind sorting me out with them?

also i would

install the emus in the xbmp spot and then point evox to there

i dont have those icons. i wanted to know how to get them and how to put them there.

heinrich · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2004, 06:23:00 PM »

Something that people have problems with quite often: there is a limit to the # of files you can place in a folder.
From MS:

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The maximum number of files and subdirectories per directory is 4,096. However, any directory with more than 768 files is going to give slower file access than a directory with 768 files or less, due to the technique that the Xbox file system uses to store directory listings. Additionally, directories are not sorted, so it requires an O(n) search to find and open a file. The more files in a directory, the longer it takes to open a file in that directory.

Cooter34 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2004, 11:28:00 AM »

FAO: Zyyke or anyone else who might be able to help...

This has got to be a crazy first post I am about to make, but at least I am getting straight to the point...

Ok then, the topic is Emulators for Xbox...

Also yes I do read things as I know you can only download these through 'mIRC' now, but all of the recommended servers from people over various websites and forums to do with Xbox emulation are all seemingly no longer working or in use, as when I enter these rooms, I am the only one there, and no of the commands work to get lists etc (ie: '!list').

I was just wondering if someone could post a 'here' link to a web page that is up to date and still works, or even a 'here' link to the name of a server that still works, for example:

'#xboxemuthatworks'

...Along those lines anyhow would be very appreciated! Thank you...

PS: I may post this message again elsewhere if I don't see any replies within the next few days...

Thankyou for your time!

Regards,

Cooter34

Iriez · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:12:00 PM »

look in the 'other' tutorials on xbox-scene.com for information on where to get files. Theres a guide that is very specific there.

Cooter34 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:59:00 PM »

Ok thanks for that Iriez, but I finally got it working after some playing around with the program. I've downloaded various bits and pieces now for emulation...

All I need to do now is to buy an Xbox ModChip... Any advice on what to use? As long as it will work properly then I don't care what it is! I guess it's all down to various opinions people give about certain ModChips.

I still have no clue in how they will work once set up and also how I transfer my files on my PC I just got to my Xbox etc... I have an Action Replay USB port where I can download Saved games off the internet and then transfer back onto my Xbox that way... LOL though, it's all I know about it...

I'm guessing that I'll need various other bits and pieces cable wize in transfering these little files back and forth or whatever from my Xbox to my PC and of course Vice Versa!

I only want to play classic games like Streets of Rage 2 on Gens and Speedball 2 on UAE and such like that on my Xbox with my nice 28" big screen TV I have in my room with a mate using Xbox control pads (or maybe Playstation, Dreamcast or Saturn control pads of which I haven't decided on yet! lol).

Anyways you get the picture... this forum is so big Iriez, could you post a link to a topic that describes my most essential needs right now? That being "What ModChip to buy and then how to set it up and make it work with the emulators and roms etc..." you get the drfit! Cheers mate! I'll look forward to a reply from you very soon!

Thanks again!

Regards,

Cooter34

Iriez · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:35:00 PM »

The bios that you use determines how software runs. A modchip is simply a hardware means to getting your hacked bios running on the xbox.

So to answer the question, any modchip will suite your needs (so long as its flash upgradeable)

Here are two tutorials to read up on networking your xbox to your pc.

http://evox.xboxhack...networking.html

http://www.swolsten....module=1&item=1

Cooter34 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:46:00 AM »

Second Twin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2004, 10:08:00 AM »

Man, this was extremely helpful. Although i'm still looking for emulators to install on one of my 2 Xboxes, I now know to keep my mouth shut about this subject. There is money however, that 'll pay the person who, "hooks me up."

My Xbox:
200 GB WD HDD
4977 Bios
On/off switch
Soon to be painted...green/white.

My other Xbox:
Just the regular joe.

Iriez · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2004, 01:38:00 PM »

I dont need monopoly money.

Go to the front page of xbox-scene.com and click on tutorials. Then click the 'other' section about a 'guide to xbins'. Follow it.

Zyyke · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2004, 10:43:00 AM »

I just have two things on my mind:

1. No matter how exciting the subject of modchip selection and linux-on-xbox is, the fact is that this is the beginners guide to emulation. Cooter34 - your questions are probably better answered in newbie chat.

2. Anyone reading the guide - or other tutorials pointed out by Iriez - will know that xbins is the way to go. The information is freely available, and you don't have to bribe anyone to get it.

Jinrei · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2004, 06:07:00 AM »

I'd like to ask something - Can I use the 007AUF gamesave on my unmodded XBOX to access the emulators? I normally use the exploit to enable FTP from my PC to the XBOX, so I was wondering if it was possible to FTP the emulator and the games to the HD and play them through there.....

Any and All help is greatly appreciated.

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