okay i kindoff no what i am doing modding an xbox but not sure abotu soemthings so is this right. 1. buy and install mod chip (executer 3) 2. flash 3. install dashboard 4. rip and play games 5. put in bigger hdd the only thigns i dotn get is how do i flash the mod chip ? because i know how to change the dashobard in the hardd rive. also i wanna ptu a new 160 segate barracuda 7200 rpm ide in the box hwo do i do this.
Yup, you have the basic concept down... Here are some sites to check out for help: 1) This site will help you with everything you need, http://home.comcast.net/~x3guide/Old/index.html 2) Official install Diagram for Xbox ver 1.0-1.5 http://www.teamxecuter.com/x3/tutorials/x3pin1015.htm 3) Official install Diagram for Xbox ver 1.6 http://www.teamxecuter.com/x3/tutorials/x3pin16.htm 4) How to flash the chip http://www.teamxecuter.com/flashbios/ 5) How to find the X3 bios and dashboard http://webpages.charter.net/modchipzone/xbinshowto.htm If this is overwhelming for you, you could have this site mod your system for only $100 and that includes the chip + install + return shipping + programs added onto your hard drive (such as roms and emulators) http://webpages.charter.net/modchipzone/