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Xbox 360 Mod Chip – What Is It And Should You Buy One?

June 5th, 2010

Xbox 360 Mod Chip – What Is It And Should You Buy One?

As a serious gamer myself, I love to see games before they hit our shores here in North America. But more than that, I am always looking for the hottest and most unique games I can get my hands on. Unfortunately, many of those games just don’t come to our side of the ocean from Japan. Typically, since the days of the original Nintendo NES, Japanese gamers have enjoyed much more unique and often times much better games than their North American Counter Parts. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to play many of these Japanese games while I was living in Japan, but when I returned back home to Canada, I simply could not find many of the games that I had played with such pleasure while in Japan. So I searched and researched and found exactly what I needed to be able to just put those Japanese games into game console and really start playing again. What I found was a Mod Chip, for my Playstation console. And I’ve been using mod chips ever since then. Having most recently purchased and installed my Xbox 360 Mod Chip into my system – and I’ve got games from Japan on the way.

So Just what IS a mod chip? Let me explain. A modification chip or mod chip is a device used to play import, backup, or home brew games. Mod Chips first came into “fame” when die hard, hard core gamers who were tired of the slim offerings that were made available for them in the USA, wanted to get their hands on the often better and more unique Japanese games that were coming out for their game console. This is nothing new, even the Nintendo NES has a device that allowed gamers to plug Japanese Famicom cartridges into their USA NES system so that they could play those really unique Japanese games, or the latest Mario offering that was only available (or came out much sooner) in Japan.

Mod chips are available for all the major video game consoles, including the Xbox 360, Xbox, Sony PSP, PlayStation, Playstation 2 and GameCube. Almost all modern console gaming systems have hardware-based schemes which ensure that only officially sanctioned games may be used with the system and implement regional lockout similar to the scheme used in DVD movies. The specific technical nature of these DRM systems varies by system, and may include cryptographic signing (Xbox), intentionally unreadable sectors (PlayStation, Sega Saturn), custom optical media (GameCube, Dreamcast), or some combination thereof. Modchips are available also for some DVD players, to defeat region code enforcement and user operation prohibitions.

Mod Chips first came into “fame” when die hard, hard core gamers who were tired of the slim offerings that were made available for them in the USA, wanted to get their hands on the often better and more unique Japanese games that were coming out for their game console. This is nothing new, even the Nintendo NES has a device that allowed gamers to plug Japanese Famicom cartridges into their USA NES system so that they could play those really unique Japanese games, or the latest Mario offering that was only available (or came out much sooner) in Japan.

Modchips typically require some level of technical ability to install. Most commonly, modchips must be soldered on to a console’s motherboard, although there are no-solder install kits (which instead rely on the precise positioning of electrical contacts within the case) which work with some revisions of the PlayStation 2 and Xbox hardware.

As console systems got better and better, a whole following of home brew developers starting making their own software for their consoles. Software like the Xbox Media Center (XMBC) as well as their own little games and programs to stream video and audio. But in order to play / run this software, users are required to be able to load unsigned / home brew code onto their system. This is where mod chips come in. Not only do they allow you to play the latest game offerings from Japan, which as stated earlier, are often much better both graphically and in the way of originality than the games that are for the North American market.

As with any new system, and the new mod chips that first come out – we’re always hit with loads of “compatibility” issues. Much like when the ps2 mod chip first came out, they had chips (different chips) for each “version” of the ps2 console. And the Xbox 360 mod chips are no exception. The very first chips that came out were for very specific “versions” of the XBox 360. First it was a mod chip for the Samsung drives .. Which means that if your XBox 360 had a samsung DVD drive, then you needed to buy an Xbox 360 mod chip that worked on the SAMSUNG drive, to bypass the current firmware.

Then the Team Underdog chip came out, this chip had 2 versions. One for the samsung drives, and another one for the LG/Hitachi Drives. So again, you were “stuck” having to find out exactly which Xbox 360 you had, in order to select the right chip for your console.

Now, as with most developments in the mod chip manufacturing world, eventually, some very smart programmers and developers finally get it right. Naturally, it is common sense to assume that customers would be much more likely to buy a mod chip for their Xbox 360 is they could do away with the “version” checking, and buy a chip that they KNOW will work in their Xbox 360 console… Of course, when they take it apart after receiving their chip, they WILL have to find out which model they have so they can use the right installation directions – but they don’t have to fret or worry that the chip they have purchased may NOT be compatible with their XBox 360.

Much like any product, customers want the peace of mind of knowing that what they are buying will simply just WORK, and in the case of mod chips, will work in their Xbox 360 console regardless of the version of the Xbox 360 that they purchased.

In comes the Globe 360 Xbox 360 Mod Chip. The Globe 360 is the world’s First Xbox 360 mod chip that is compatible with ALL DVD Drives currently on the market! Rather than having to figure out which model drive you have, as you do with other chips, the Globe360 Xbox 360 Mod chip works in ANY drive model to date. And the home brew software that is available is outstanding – and I expect it to get a whole lot better. My Xbox already acts as a complete media center, even streaming Google Videos directly from the Internet. And my Playstation 2 has been transformed from just an awesome games machine to a DVD Player, DivX Player, MP3 Player, and streaming content directly to the console from the Internet makes it something that I could not do without.

To sum it up, if you have an Xbox 360, then you should really consider getting an Xbox 360 mod chip. Not only will you be able to protect your expensive investments by making backup copies of your own original games, and putting the originals away for safe keeping, but you’ll also open up a whole new world of games that you simply would not be able to play otherwise. There are truly very unique (and playable) Japanese games that we’ll simply never see otherwise. And if home brew or cool utilities, applications or add-ons are your thing, then having a mod chip is an absolute must.

Steve Fields is an avid gamer and writes game reviews and provides customer support for
Xbox 360 Mod Chip customers at http://www.xboxmodchip.com
The online Xbox Mod Chip store.

He has written numerous tutorials and help guides on do it yourself moddding of game consoles.

Versus: Xbox 360 vs. Playstation 3 (Who Would Win?) S1E7

June 5th, 2010

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Xbox Customization-Spice Up your Xbox With Accessories

June 5th, 2010

Xbox Customization-Spice Up your Xbox With Accessories

If you are an Xbox owner and love playing your games then you probably know that customizing your Xbox can be a fun activity. Not only is it fun but also it makes your Xbox stand out more, giving you more satisfaction from the overall look of your gaming console.

The Xbox and Xbox 360 gaming consoles are becoming increasingly popular among the Online gaming communities around the globes. People from all over and of all ages are turning towards online gaming as a source of entertainment for themselves. People have even gone as far as creating a Major League gaming community that hosts tournaments and gives payouts to winners and runner-ups.

With all that said, you can probably see that people do take a lot of pride in their gaming consoles. The standard Xbox or 360 comes in its standard colors. While purchasing a new console such as these maybe exciting at first, you may soon start think that the look of the console itself is rather dull and boring. It’s time to spice up the look of your Xbox. Here are some tips on what you can do to get the most out of the look and feel of your console.

1. Get a new skin! There are literally thousands of skins provided at gaming stores or somewhere on the Internet that will allow to completely cover your Xbox with different colors or designs. Almost every type skin is made, to be easily applied to the exterior of your Xbox making it stand out from all of the regular consoles. A change in a skin can literally change the entire look of the Xbox.

2. Accessories are now available! Like skins, there are thousands of accessories that you can integrate into your box. There are things such as extra hard drives that can be added for more space and memory. There are also hundreds of mod chips that allow you to manipulate gaming files. Mod chips can let you create and customize games that are not normally loaded onto the original Xbox hard drive. You can find mod chips in almost any gaming store, Ebay or just do a simple search in a search engine for them.

3. Cheat codes and guides have arrived! There are so many guides and cheat code hacks for the Xbox and 360 that it is not even funny. Cheating is more rampant on services like Xbox Live, which allows you to play multiplayer games against people from all over the world. There are hundreds of cheating hacks and files available for people to use against their opponents. A simple search will reveal to you just how many there really are. Along with cheats and hacks there are also tons of guides that can be purchased showing the strategies for most if not all Xbox games. Having a strategy guide only increases your chances of performing and playing at a better level. It basically gives you an edge on your opponent.

These are only a few things that could allow you to “spice up” your console. Most people take pride in their console because it allows for entertainment, and not to mention the price of actually purchasing the Xbox or Xbox 360.

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Xbox 360 Repair – Learn How You Can Fix Your Xbox 360 Today!

June 5th, 2010

Xbox 360 Repair – Learn How You Can Fix Your Xbox 360 Today!

Xbox 360 Repair is a big talking point on the web and there seems to be quite alot of technical problems with Microsoft’s newest gaming system. During the past couple of years the new console has had all sorts of problems such as random games freezing up, graphics errors and even games not loading up when you put the Xbox game in the drive.

Although the number one failing with the system seems to be the 3 red lights of doom which means “General Hardware Failure” and the reason this happens is because the console gets too hot!

The hardware that are affected in the console by overheating can be different, although nearly all the problems above are caused by lack of airflow and overheating!

This article will tell you the choices you have for Xbox 360 Repair and also give you what I consider to be the best and safest method for Xbox 360 Repair.

The first method you have for Xbox 360 Repair is to send the faulty console back to Microsoft and if you are still in warranty then this is quite a good idea. If you have the 3 red lights of doom on your Xbox then Microsoft has recognized that this is a problem and will repair the Xbox for no cost to you!

However if you are having a different problem with your Xbox then you will not be quite so lucky and will have to pay 0+ to get the problems fixed!

Also with the above option you will find yourself having to wait for up to 5 weeks to get a new console back to you, and also no guarantees that the error will not happen again!

I have spoken to some people that have had the same problems happen to them about 5 times even when thay have sent it back!

The second choice you have for Xbox 360 Repair is to use an independent company and you will see laods of these about online. Basically they are companies who claim to do the repair for you but in a quicker time frame

There are a few of them competing with each other so you can be sure that the repairs will be done quickly, however the problem with these companies is that you have no clue who is repairing your Xbox and also if they know how to do the work properly.

If you send your console to one of these companies for Xbox 360 Repair and then have any errors in the future than you will have voided your warranty so it is really a good plan to think about that before you use one of these companies!

So before you give up hope for your broken Xbox there is another way that you can get Xbox 360 Repair.

The third method that you have to do this is to perform the repairs work yourself! It really is not as complicated as it sounds because the reason that the problems arise on the Xbox 360 is down to the hardware overheating and all you need to know how to do is stop the processors taking too much heat and you will have it fixed.

There are a few Xbox 360 Repair guides online that claim to show you how to carry out Xbox 360 Repair although not all of them are equal and some are just made up of forum posts that discuss the problem so it is really worth while to get a good guide that will tell you how to do the repairs!

When you are searching for an Xbox 360 Repair guide make sure that it includes these 3 things:

Full Video Walkthroughs:

Make sure that before you purchase any Xbox 360 Repair guide that it has video walkthroughs for the repair work so all you have to do is follow along. If it is a real fix then the product creator should have done the fix themselves and be confident enough to make a video of it.

Money Back Guarantee?

Make sure also that the guide comes with a full money back guarantee as if the repair does not work for you at least this way you will not be left out of pocket and be able to get your money back and then send it back to Microsoft.

Technical Support:

Last but not least, make sure that the guide contains full technical support so you can get in touch if you need help repairing the Xbox or any other questions.

So there you have it!

I hope this article has helped tell you a bit more about Xbox 360 Repair and how you can get your broken console repaired.

Good Luck!

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Xbox 360 Secrets

June 4th, 2010

live.pirillo.com – I know many people consider themselves “experts” when it comes to knowing all about the Xbox 360. XeWoN has sent in the following list of “tips”… which cover Xbox 360 features that are largely unknown to most people.

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Xbox 360

June 4th, 2010

Xbox 360

Introduction: XBox 360

The gaming world has been taken to new heights not experienced ever before with the XBox 360 that keeps you on your toes and at your tips of your fingers in excitement, competition and alertness.

XBox 360 – star features

Controllers, DVD playback kits, adapters, cables, wireless gear and whole load of amazing accessories are part of the magic of Xbox 360. These offer comfort, are accurate and remain controllable. You can store your favorite movies, get wireless connected for online gaming and be set up easily with adapters and cables.

XBox 360 – Console Variety

There are two gaming consoles from XBox 360 and they are the Core and Elite Consoles. While the Core focuses on basics such as plugs, control grabs and extra components that are added along the way at your own speed, the Elite consists of a big hard drive storage capacity, controlling systems that are wireless and a wired headset in premier black finish.

Extras from XBox 360

The XBox 360 extras can bring you the ultimate experience in games, movies and music entertainment and a few extras are given below for comprehending the vast range of the new XBox 360 game console.

Halo 3 Wireless control support systems back the XBox 360
The Xbox 360 Halo 3 Wireless Headset is another extra that adds more excitement
The Xbox 360 wireless control is an extra in elite black
The Xbox 360 racing wheel wireless for action-packed sports
The user’s guide book of Xbox 360 is an necessary extra to handle and understand the dynamic unit
Xbox 360 HD DVD player is yet another extra
There are player and charger kit as well as rechargeable battery kit for XBox 360
The universal media remote is one more nugget from Xbox 360
The wireless reception of games for Windows is an Xbox 360 specialty extra tool
The XBox Live vision is enhances Xbox 360
The windows media center extendable package provides Xbox 360 extra vision in gaming, movies and music

Prices for XBox 360

The prices for the Core Console of XBox 360 are around US Dollars Four Hundred while that of the Elite is approximately US Dollars Five Hundred. The accessories, adapters, cables and wireless connectors range between twenty dollars and one hundred dollars depending on the accessory, cable, adaptor or connector chosen.

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Learn About the Xbox 360

June 4th, 2010

Learn About the Xbox 360

Microsoft now introduced the next generation games console “Xbox 360”; fusing games, entertainment, community, information and innovation all together. It was be launched in Europe, Japan, and North America. Xbox 360 is a video game system that places the world at the center of the entertainment experience.

San Francisco and Japan joined hand to craft a stylish system that conveys the very essence of Xbox 360; while wrapping powerful technology in a sophisticated exterior. The Xbox 360 has changed the looks and sounds of games. With Xbox 360, marathon worlds are alive with detail. Animated characters displaying depth of emotions bringing more exciting responses and introducing you with a new and unique experience. All Xbox 360 is label at 720p and 1080i resolution in 16:9 widescreen for smooth, movie-like graphics and multi-channel enclose sound.

The Xbox 360 takes you to an incredible world of entertainment. The Xbox 360 has the most dazzling games and the most powerful as well as intelligent technology. It gives you access to the most compelling games you want to play, people of your choice to play with, watching and enjoying digital music, photos, videos and all the experiences you ever longed for. It fully engages you in an extensive, dramatic, and lifelike gaming experience where no boundaries to the possibilities and imagination are. The Xbox 360 proves that the next generation is here as its games can be experienced in HD, Also you can stream HD television and movies straight from your Windows Media Center Edition PC to your Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 lets you personalize your own unique system and experience. You can change the appearance of your console by interchangeable Xbox 360 Faces; it’s easy and fun to do. Switch on your system to download character skins, premium levels, and more in the Xbox Live Marketplace to customize the look and feel of the Xbox Gamer Guide and Xbox System Guide with unique skins. From sleek and sophisticated to fun and funky, pick the faces and skins that explain your personality or mood.

The Xbox Gamer Guide, available at a touch of the Xbox Guide Button is your instant gateway that connects you to games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable stuff. The glowing Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button visually connect you to your games, digital media, and the world of Xbox Live, the first global, unified online console games service. In addition, the Xbox Guide Button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving it.
Plug your Xbox 360 into the broadband connection and get instant access to Xbox Live Silver.

Build your profile, your gamer card and your gamer tag; talk with others using voice chat, and access Xbox Live Marketplace without any extra cost. You can also experience the exciting world of multiplayer online gaming where you can play who you want with Intelligent Matchmaking by upgrade to Xbox Live Gold. It provides access to an vast selection of games, video chat and video messaging.

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The Death of My Xbox 360

June 4th, 2010

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Xbox 360 Repair

June 4th, 2010

Xbox 360 Repair

Are you one of those Xbox 360 red ring of death victims? Are you worried that you may have to spend hundreds of dollars in getting it repaired? Are you wondering how you are going to spend your evenings and weekends after sending in your Xbox 360 for servicing? Don’t worry, you are not alone there are thousands of other Xbox 360 fanatics who face the same problem. It can be highly frustrating when your Xbox 360 has that deadly problem of red ring of death. Having spent already several hundreds to own your Xbox 360 and now having to send it in to get it repaired for another 0 can be too much to handle. Microsoft having realized the problem with their Xbox 360 consoles has extended the warranties. When you have some problem you need to get in touch with Microsoft and wait for them to send you a shipping box that you can use to ship it to them. However, the most difficult part is waiting; Microsoft may take weeks or even months to return your Xbox 360 console in working condition. Imagine having to wait for your Xbox 360 for weeks and months! Even after your patient waiting, there is no guarantee that the video console that you receive back from Microsoft will not have any further issues.

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