modern retail arcade 360's??

#1 20 Jul 2010 @ 2:15
Hi, old timer here.
Flashed a few 360's wayyyy back in the day. A samsung & a benq a long time ago.
Just want someone to catch me up to date, are modern retail arcades they sell @ like gamestop/bestbuy flashable?? (if so how much hassle??) Thanks in advance!!1
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#2 20 Jul 2010 @ 6:54
All consoles are flashable except for the new slim version...which is being worked on.
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#3 20 Jul 2010 @ 13:47
Originally posted by maettsy:
Hi, old timer here..............are modern retail arcades they sell @ like gamestop/bestbuy flashable?? (if so how much hassle??)

OK old timer.
The first 3 drives (Hitachi Samsung & BenQ) didn't necessarily need other hardware (as long as your PC could detect them). The 4 newer drives (all Lite-Ons: versions 74850, 83850, 83850v2 & 93450) require a "probe" to dump the key. The probe is used in conjunction with a connectivity kit.

The connectivity kit/probe combo that I recommend is the Xecuter CK3 & Probe II.
Alternatively some of the other "big boys" here use the Maximus Xtractor & Vampire.
They both do the same job.
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#4 20 Jul 2010 @ 15:00
Thanks a ton, I'll look into a fresh arcade & a connectivity kit/probe.
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