Post by: Xbox-Scene on March 11, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
| Here are some high-res pictures we received of the Xeno Top Gear - an addon that allows you to flash your Xbox360 ODD-Drive without re-opening your console again - more info if you missed the original announcement. (IMG:http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A4xs_s200.jpg) (IMG:http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/A5xs_s200.jpg) More Pictures: 03 | 04 | 05 Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com Pre-Order ($45): Divineo.com | Divineo.cn |
Post by: mlapaglia on March 11, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: proger on March 11, 2007, 07:18:00 PM
QUOTE(mlapaglia @ Mar 11 2007, 09:18 PM) 
i mean, it looks very nice and everything, very aesthetically pleasing, but they ripped this straight off of team xecuter
That's buisness for you. Becides, it's cheaper and has an extra HDD feature that blaster dosen't have, right?
But anyway, none of this stuff would be needed without the FREE work of true hackers anyway, so, yeah.
Post by: XanTium on March 11, 2007, 07:23:00 PM
QUOTE(mlapaglia @ Mar 12 2007, 02:18 AM)
i mean, it looks very nice and everything, very aesthetically pleasing, but they ripped this straight off of team xecuter
yes and no ... the idea is probably taken from Xecuter, however ... they have a different tech design approach.
Check out the manual posted on the original announcement: http://www.xbox-scen...lpVXtIXRKGo.php
It's a much simpler design (they use an SATA cable with 3 connectors) ... no Power Control Unit and Multiplex Switching Unit like the Blaster360.
I guess it has advantages (like: cheaper) and disadvantages (like: remove metallic cage, no mode-B switch).
However I can't really compare them until I have a sample of both (like: how do they compare if you try to use it for game ripping).
Post by: mlapaglia on March 11, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: ediamonds on March 11, 2007, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Tidus Zanarkand on March 11, 2007, 11:08:00 PM
Post by: Grim187 on March 12, 2007, 12:55:00 AM
QUOTE(XanTium @ Mar 11 2007, 05:30 PM)
yes and no ... the idea is probably taken from Xecuter, however ... they have a different tech design approach.
Check out the manual posted on the original announcement: http://www.xbox-scen...lpVXtIXRKGo.php
It's a much simpler design (they use an SATA cable with 3 connectors) ... no Power Control Unit and Multiplex Switching Unit like the Blaster360.
I guess it has advantages (like: cheaper) and disadvantages (like: remove metallic cage, no mode-B switch).
However I can't really compare them until I have a sample of both (like: how do they compare if you try to use it for game ripping).
you forgot one disadvantage, you have to have the 360 on with this one where with the blaster you can just plug a molex connector in and have power to the drive
QUOTE(ediamonds @ Mar 11 2007, 07:12 PM)
Like any of these "things" are even necessary!! This can be done at home with very little effort and time. Not as attractive of course but still with the parts you would need much cheaper and same result.
exactly, i recently did one of thease mods, verry simple; i took a dual external sata adaptor (about $15 shipped) and cut out 2 holes in the back of the cage and case and just hot glued them on there, then i used the original cable to bridge the sata ports for playing, all you had to do to flash is take out one side and hook it up to your computer
so total cost was $15 and about a hr of my time
verry nice design, would be better if they included a modeb switch on this one as well
Post by: I_LIVE_IN_COMPTON on March 12, 2007, 08:11:00 AM
and yeah thats what happeneds when you make ppl wait for half of a year and charge $80 for something that costs $20. i'm glad team X got the shaft with this knokoff.
Post by: bucko on March 12, 2007, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: Helliano on March 12, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
QUOTE(bucko @ Mar 12 2007, 03:45 PM) 
Think I would rather get the Xecuter one, better build quality imho.
Thats not necessarly the truth.... they ship from the same factory.
Post by: dxj1973 on March 12, 2007, 03:57:00 PM
QUOTE(Helliano @ Mar 12 2007, 02:07 PM)
Thats not necessarly the truth.... they ship from the same factory.
what is the name of the factory?
Post by: tonemgub on March 13, 2007, 12:33:00 PM
QUOTE(dxj1973 @ Mar 12 2007, 06:04 PM)
what is the name of the factory?
Deidre
Post by: dustinyo on March 15, 2007, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: mace1337 on March 16, 2007, 04:50:00 AM
Reason enough for me to not buy this. I'd go for the blaster myself.
Post by: cerealkillajme on March 16, 2007, 06:04:00 AM
QUOTE(I_LIVE_IN_COMPTON @ Mar 12 2007, 02:42 PM)
you should post a tut on how to do such grim.
and yeah thats what happeneds when you make ppl wait for half of a year and charge $80 for something that costs $20. i'm glad team X got the shaft with this knokoff.
Here is the SATA mod tutorial I made forever and a day ago (long before either of these devices were even being made).
