June 11, 2008 by sharky
Searching the Internet for a proper way to "mod" an XBOX360 to play downloaded games (backups) can be an arduous endeavor. I spent hours sifting through dozens of sites and pages before I found out how it is really done, so I thought I would share that knowledge.
When browsing the latest XBOX360 torrents, one thing stands out - many ‘proper’ scene releases are tailored towards XBOX360’s that have been "firmware-flashed". Firmware Flashing is not the addition of a so-called mod-chip - however, it does require a few tools; plus it includes opening of the unit chassis - which, in turn, breaks the warranty. It can also void out your XBOX Live account, or, in a worst-case scenario, brick the unit completely. Yet I recommend that this firmware approach is still much safer than a mod-chip hardware solution.
I included this mini-guide on the site to bring awareness to gamers, and take no credit for anything shown. The true kudos belongs to http://www.360mods.net - the real pioneers behind XBOX360 modding. All the information you need can be found there - I recommend you register with them to get the most out of the site.
The userguide for XBOX360 Firmware Flashing can be found here:
http://www.360mods.net/tutorial/Textbook.pdf
In short, there are three different types of DVD drives that are shipped inside an XBOX360, and the procedures for firmware flashing vary from one to the next. You’ll first need to identify which drive your unit came with, and proceed accordingly - it is all outlined in Textbook.pdf. Image courtesy of 360mods.net:
The tutorial also comes with hands-on video footage of the procedure in action. This is the video showing how to flash an XBOX that contains the ‘Toshiba-Samsung’ DVD drive. To quote 360mods.net: Please do not try to follow this video tutorial alone. You should download the text tutorial first, and read that. Follow the text tutorial, and only watch the video if you need clarification.
The videoguide for the Hitachi drive can be found here:
Coming Up: Once you get that sorted out, you’ll be ready to download and burn your own games.
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