i had been using the modified m8 evo(i think that's what it is called) bios because there is just something about seeing that stock boot image that i love. i don't know how to describe it but, it just does something to me. i recently started using cerbios because i wanted to take full advantage of my 3tb drive. so how can i make cerbios have the stock boot flubber and sound?

This is a little project I worked on from October 2024 to January 2025 with help from Skye and HoneySoakedSegull. Original idea by Siktah (he had been nagging me about this for a year). Before anyone comments or asks, yes this just transfers the solder skill requirement from the repair person to the board assembler/merchant. This isn't something everyone needs, and I think it's rather pointless, as I just do my own trace repairs. That being said; not everyone has precision soldering equipment, not everyone has fantastic magnification to do their solder work, and not everyone has the effort...

Hey guys, So I bought a cheap Xbox and it shows "xecuter 2" on startup. I used a burned copy of OGXbox Installer 2021 to change and update the dashboard, which worked great. I happen to have a 2TB SATA lying around and I want to install it. But from what I could gather this would require me to flash my bios. Since xecuter 2 is limited in terms of how big your HDD can be. I have no clue wheter I have an actual chip or a TSOP (Bios Checker shows "TSOP?"). But if I choose 2.5 Flash Cerbios, shouldn't it work either way? Since Cerbios is supposed to work with both chips and...

I just restored the latest V1.6 with the Samsung ram that I've ever seen, 2005-07-06, 1098021-52805 serial #. Has anyone else seen a later date V1.6?

Has anyone seen a xenon mfg 2011. From what I read online it's very unlikely. But I have it. No hdmi 12v 16.5a Never opened and label reads 2011. I finally opened it up. 5 caps are blown so I will replace those . But is this unicorn worth anything?

Hi, im looking for this skin for surreal 64, i'll really apreciate that someone can provide a link:(

I need some help repairing my original Xbox. I got an error 07 and got a new hard drive as I found this mod chip attached and was following some guides. I burnt a disk with Hexen and tried to run it but I still get a 07. I'm unsure what this mod chip actually is and can't find a solution to get my Xbox fixed. Any help whatsoever would be appreciated.

Using Rocky5 Softmodding Endgame Premade Exploit, I can see the USB Drive in the Memory and tried multiple times to format and readd the files, each time the Exploit loads the LEDs flash, then Red Led and Black screen, never loads. I have tried multiple USB drives and all with the same result, one thing to note, sometimes I can see the screen freeze with the Green Orb others the page shows the Default Background but both result in the same thing. Also tried reloading the USB Drives multiple times, different controllers no change. I went as another option to Skeleton Key...

I have a 1.4 motherboard with bulging green Sanyo caps below the CPU. I ordered board, power supply, and clock cap kits from Console5 to do the repair. I replaced all power supply caps, reinstalled and tested, normal boot. The stock Nichicon clock cap hasn't leaked or damaged the board, but I replaced it due to age and it booted normally. I then replaced the CPU caps with the provided 6.3V 3300uF caps and I get 3 boot frag. I removed the new caps and reinstalled the old and it boots as normal. Thinking the 6.3V caps may be defective, I then tried the supplied 10V 3300uF caps but still...

Hello! Tried with multiple pico and RP2040 boards but cant get to boot Cerbios from PrometheOS. PrometheOS starts fine, I can change settings, flash bank for BIOS etc. With Pico If I try to boot bank then console restarts. With RP2040 then it is just black screen. When only Cerbios is flashed on chip then it boots fine. If LPC 3,3V wire is disconnected from modchip then everything works but then it wont reset the chip when turned on. Does anybody has some idea what might cause this? Wiring and soldering is good, I have reflowed all connections and thoroughly checked...

Recently, I got an unmodified Japanese version of the original XBOX, NTSC-J. Meanwhile, I also have several game discs with Traditional Chinese. However, since the language options of the Japanese version of XBOX system do not include Traditional Chinese, when I run these game discs with Traditional Chinese, I can only run the English version. Are there any solutions, such as adding the system language to the MS Dashboard? In addition, I also found that some discs can update the MS Dashboard to version 5960. If I perform offline updates using game discs with Traditional...

Email is properauthority AT gmail DOT com Cleaning up and moving out all my OG Xbox stuff. I have "2x SOFTMOD KITS" available for the Original Xbox. They're labelled as follows and include the corresponding items. A) - Genuine OEM Microsoft Xbox memory card [Part Number: X08-25319] - 007 Agent Under Fire disc (exact copy supports SOFTMOD exploit) B) - Genuine OEM Microsoft Xbox memory card [Part Number: X08-25319] - Splinter Cell complete (exact copy supports SOFTMOD exploit) - Female USB to Original Xbox controller adapter cable - Legacy 32MB USB drive, suitable...

Hi everyone, this has me in a permanently befuddled state and I hope you mad scientists can help if I'm missing something obvious. I bought this Aladdin XT clone from eBay with two others. Those worked fine and they're long gone to good homes. This one however, has an odd problem. I've been able to get it to boot on several not-1.6 consoles, but I can't get it to boot on any 1.6. I've tested it with a 1.0, 1.4 and my own personal 1.1. It was loaded with EvoX and booted fine. So I put it in a 1.6 and it would FRAG. Wouldn't even boot my Hexen CD. I put it back in my 1.1 and...

I just recently got a ModXo 3.0 RP2040 with a compatible Raspberry Pi (can't remember which one) and put Cerbios Hybrid 2.4.2 on it and I get no sound when using Cerbios, I loaded the onboard BIOS and surprisingly, I get sound but when I use Cerbios, I don't strangely, I can't figure out how to fix this, Everything inside the console is fine, and all solder joints on the chip are good. I am on a 1.6 original Xbox.

i recapped the entire foxlink psu with rubycon caps of the exact uf needed. i also purchased a delta psu to see if the different brand would change anything and it did not. i recapped the entire motherboard except for about 5 of the 22uf caps. i used rubycon on everything except the five in front of the processors. i used 5 nichicon polymer caps there. i soldered a wire to each screw hole of the psu and soldered one wire to the metal outer shell and one to a screw hole on the motherboard(to make sure it was all grounded well). i also recently tried disconnecting the power cables from the dvd...

Hi I want to ask what kind of Pico psu need to use and what Powersupply i need. I read about 12 volts 10 amps or do I need one with 16 amps? Is only 12 volt or could I also use 24 Volts? I wanna put one of these insode a xbox 1.4. https://github.com/wiredopposite/ATX2Xbox

As the title states, I'm in the market for a 1.0ghz cpu upgraded, Project Stellar with hdmi+ board, cleaned, capped, serviced, 500gb ssd, 80 pin ide upgrade, fan upgrade. (Ready to go) No shell preference as long as its clean-ish. If you have one for sale (shot in the dark) or can build this set up (cpu upgraded equipment and skills) let me know and we can discuss! Thanks in advance!

Hi. I've replaced the laser and assembly motor for my TGM600 DVD drive. At first the drive wouldn't eject, but I washed the belt with dish soap and water, and it ejected. I was able to get the drive to read a disk the first time, but I haven't been able to get it to read since. Sometimes the drive will try and open but stops before it comes out. I purchased a replacement belt from Amazon, but they were a bit too small, so I put the old one back on after cleaning it again. Any ideas what I should look I to next?

Saw this on Reddit this evening and thought it was pretty cool. Figured I’d share it for anyone who had not seen it already. An interactive display on the Xbox controller. https://www.reddit.com/r/originalxbox/s/KuX90kCI1E

I've been trying to install an RPP2040 using the MODXO schematic on a 1.4 board for a few days without success. I followed the original connection diagram from Team Resurgent, the instructions on how to program the RP2040 with Cerbios first, but the console simply tries to boot 3 times and nothing happens, just the red and green lights flashing. I changed the RP2040, followed the procedure to use PrometheOS 1.5 and the same thing happens. If I completely remove the RP2040, the console boots normally (the original HD is working perfectly, the drive no longer reads). Where can I find a...

I finally got to dig out my old black case machine I have. I would like to play Forza Motorsport again, but might run is as media server also. I am aware that the capacitor may be leaky and dead. Assuming it is salvageable, I would like to connect it to my Nvidia display port monitor I have for pc, maybe also needs a KVM setup for other machines. Whats a nice quality connection, do I have to solder a 360 cable as I have seen others do? I can probably handle the through hole parts ok, but not processor sockets! Hard drive and bios flashing should...

HI! I'm new here, but I have been consulting the subreddit for some time now, but I thought I may try here too. I had some trouble softmodding my original Xbox last month. I was attempting Rocky5's Endgame and every single time it gives me flashing red/yellow/green lights. I have read that this indicates a success, but then it never boots into the dashboard. I've tried dozens of times, and tried different cables and settings - none of which worked. I attributed this to the dying HDD which I have since upgraded to an SSD, however, even after the upgrade I am still getting the same...

Hello. In my setup I have daisy-chain setup with 480i-PVM and OSSC, and an all-SCART setup with SCART-switcher. No component. Xbox 1.2 and Contexant. Basically I'd like to use it like on PS2: there for 480p thru SCART it uses RGsB (Sync on Green) and I don't need to switch to component cables for it. I'm trying to figure out if Xbox can do the same. Info on this is too scattered: something about VGA, something about modding the board itself but links is dead already, something Xbox ONE (very wise naming). Can't make sense of it. For now I've wired typical RGB and mode 1+3...

So I still have a crystal edition with 2 controllers in a original flip carrying case from 2004 while deployed in South Korea. I had to order this supreme package Xbox and wait a week for it. This Xbox was built by an actual tech business that was inside camp Casey px shopping complex on post. It has all the trimmings, HDMI, read and write drive, emulators for every other consol, flip carrying bag, all built in 2004 around launch date. Unfortunately I was so excited, and I had the carrying case, so I left the boxes there so I wouldn't have to walk to the barracks with it. It has all manuals...

Hi there everyone so anyways I’m just wondering, is there a recommended way of programming on the Xbox in 2025? I know a little bit about c programming and sdl2 programming but for simple applications. So can anyone recommend some suggestions of programming for the Xbox?