FINALLY: I'm getting an XBOX..now what?

[ajmi982]

This XMAS i will finally get an XBOX, so probably V1.6.

PS2 has consumed my mod/backup life and now I want an XBOX.

I have done some research and the two best chips seem to be XBIT (now with an adapter that will allow it to work with V1.6) and the X3.

Are both no solder? I need a no solder chip solution becuase I had to get my PS2 done professionally and I'm looking for the best solution but also not too expensive.

The XBIT and adapter would run me about 50(us) from Divineo and the X3 about $60(us).

Once i decide on the chip solution, what should i use for my BIOS. I want to be able to play xbox online (for free, F Xbox Live), play backups, play divx, dvd, mp3, use it as a cpu, ftp into it to get game data and load backup games, and put as large a hd into it as possible (120 the max?? what company (seagate, WD, maxtor?).

I know it is a big post, but i think a large number of ppl will have the same questions this holiday season and I would just like these answers in one place. thanks to all who will help me out.

[ajmi982]

OOPS, one other thing I came across.

If i wish to save money could i get the Xecuter 2.6 Lite? would that do everything i need to as mentioned above.

I definitely want to be able to constantly update the bios when new ones come out and be able to run more than one if that is necessary.

[Neipas02]

I to this day still do not know of any 1.6 non solder solutions. Link me if you find one. 8)

[Big Country]

Originally Posted by Neipas02

I to this day still do not know of any 1.6 non solder solutions. Link me if you find one. 8)

Spiderchip has one. I don't know of anyone having this chip so I have no idea if it is good or not.

http://www.spiderchip.com/home.html

[Neipas02]

I wonder how how they pulled that one off..
Dang I wish that had pics showing the install and stuff.
And they must be brand new to not have a single retailer yet.

Thanks for the link Big Country..
I'm gonna follow that and see where it heads.

[Big Country]

There are pictures at xbox-scene.com scroll to the bottom of the page. There are 2 pictures there and more by clicking links under the second picture.