Want to mod my xbox 360 - What to do?

[themasterguy]

Hello everyone. Nice to be a part of the community.

I am having xbox 360 which I bought in 2007 end (ya I know long back) and played it for a year or so and thn kept it unused for last couple of years. Few days ago took it out and started playing again (Gears of War first part ). I want to get the xbox modded now as buying expensive games is an issue with me. But I have no idea of how it is done so I contacted a few shops (palika bazaar) and they said they will do it but also said that I wont be able to play online. So please tell what type of mod should I get (if multiple ways are there) and is there any way that xbox live still dont ban me (though I know it will happen but no harm in asking experienced members here). Also if someone can recommend me a trusted guy from delhi/ncr who can do the mod, do tell me that.

Now second part is that I want to write my own games. From reading online, I got the info that I need a dual layer dvd writer (SONY 24x Dual Layer DVD Writer SATA BOX) and verbatim 8.5 dvd-r. But I also read a lot about LT, drive updates, jungle flasher, etc and was unable to understand anything at all (sorry for being such a noob). So any info on this also is welcome.

Thanks and Regards

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

If you have a dashboard lower than 2.0.7371, then I suggest you go for a JTAG mod, rather than the DVD drive hack. It should cost you around 2.5k and will be much more efficient for offline gaming.

 

[themasterguy]

Isn't there a mod that can avoid online ban?

(will see and tell the dashboard version)

 

[themasterguy]

Just check the dashboard version and it is 2.0.6683 so should I go for JTAG?

(how to know which cd drive is on my xbox 360 as I am unable to get from system info panel)

 

[dinjo]

Refer this

http://www.360drives.com/howto

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Just check the dashboard version and it is 2.0.6683 so should I go for JTAG?

(how to know which cd drive is on my xbox 360 as I am unable to get from system info panel)

Dude, then JTAG is the way to go. No second thoughts about it.

 

[themasterguy]

As the forum was offline for few days, I was able to gather more info about JTAG. Got someone from Palika who will do it (shop is a trusted one) but he is asking for 2k....now I dont know if it is a fair price or not; can someone tell me.

 

[dinjo]

Yeah its a fair price.

 

[themasterguy]

He was asking for 2.5 but after negotiating (and telling him that someone got it done in 1.5 from palika 7-8 months back, which is true) he came down to 2. But I think I can also negotiate it down to 1.5 hopefully

 

[vantheman5211]

thats actually a good price.you should mod it without any second thoughts.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

He was asking for 2.5 but after negotiating (and telling him that someone got it done in 1.5 from palika 7-8 months back, which is true) he came down to 2. But I think I can also negotiate it down to 1.5 hopefully

Dude, get it done, eyes closed. Even 2k is a kick-ass price for getting the JTAG done, provided it's done professionally.

 

[themasterguy]

Does JTAG make the xbox region free? Also how to play 2 dvd game on jtag box through its internal hdd?

And also does I need to download games specially available in JTAG console or I can convert games so that it can be played on JTAG'd box.

Dude, get it done, eyes closed. Even 2k is a kick-ass price for getting the JTAG done, provided it's done professionally.

Its a very big shop and trusted too. I think 2k is good price as you all are saying so.

 

[dinjo]

Region Free - Yes.

2 DVD - swap.xex plugin.

Google for your last question can't answer here.

 

[themasterguy]

This xexmenu, swap.xex comes default with jtag or i need to ask them to separately install them.

Please also tell me what else i need to get installed with jtag which dont come by default on jtag'ing as I dont want to run back to the modder to get needed things installed later, I should know them in first place

Thanks

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

The software part can be installed later on. Get it JTAG'd first. Do ask him for a copy of your original NAND. It would be required for updating to newer dashboards.

 

[themasterguy]

so can these softwares be installed by myself at home through usb/hdd without opening the box after jtag'ing or to install these I need to open the box (which I cant and thus will have to get it done from outside)?

 

[dinjo]

Yes you can install it via usb stick.Get hold off

Xex Menu - Running Homebrew

XM 360 - Unlocking DLC and XBLA

Disk Swapper - Muti Disc plugin

 

[themasterguy]

ok. Now I think I just need time to get it jtag'd.........all prelim queries and doubts have been cleared by you guys. Thanks

More suggestions are always welcome

 

[Ashutosh Lamba]

Hey can you please give me the number of the person whose doing the jtag

 

[Kilroyquasar]

Hey can you please give me the number of the person whose doing the jtag

you're located at?