Some of my friends and I have modified XBOXs and have started refering to a non-modded XBOX as XBOX Jr. since it is not nearly capable of the things that a modded XBOX is.
MOD EDIT: Talking about modding a system is a no-no. -namja
kar10
10-07-04, 09:30 AM
My friend has one and he doesn't care for gaming much anymore. He more than 40 games recorder but he only plays one or two. I don't have one because there is no need for one so I prefer my Xbox Jr. as you call it. I have 100+ Original Xbox Games in my collection and it feels good if not great to have the originals.
Let's say that your xbox breaks then what? You borrow more games? You rent them? If you do many of the games will not be there forever to rent at blockbuster.
There are too many deals out there right now that can let you have a game for $5 or $10 and even $15 if you are a bargain hunter. You don't need to spend $50 on a new game unless it's your type of game and must have (Like Halo 2).
It might be nice to have a modded xbox but I rather have the original packaging.
jeffdsmith
10-07-04, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by sniderock
Considering that someone could mod theirs for about $100 dollars, is there any real reason that someone wouldn't? I mean besides the whole live thing, there is no downside to this.
Perhaps maybe because it is illegal? Perhaps because some people don't want to take the risk of spending time in jail and paying huge fines?
Just a few ideas...
rgarcia
10-07-04, 10:06 AM
Here's a vote for a modded box. I love mine, I've had a chip in it for about a year. At this point, I really dont play too many game on it. I use it more for a media center. Here's my main usage:
1. music storage and playing - its been a great hit at a couple of big party I've been to, its the DJ in a box, actually using it again for a Halloween party
2. movie storage and playing - just rip the movie on the computer and transfer to the xbox - I have my DVDs stacked about 25 high, now I don't have to worry about getting a movie from the bottom stack
3. streaming Replay TV - just like have a second replay TV(PVR), I can stream from the replay main unit to my xbox
These are probably the main point why I love my modded xbox. Now, I just need a bigger HD. I have a 160g inside it, but it filling up fast. Oh about the Live thing, just flip the switch and your good to go.
Decker
10-07-04, 10:11 AM
Originally posted by jeffdsmith
Perhaps maybe because it is illegal? Perhaps because some people don't want to take the risk of spending time in jail and paying huge fines?
Or how about because it will get you banned from Live and void your annual subscription?
Can some mod please close this thread or at least change it's juvenile, deceptive title?
PixyJunket
10-07-04, 10:12 AM
Theft is illegal, I've reported this post, hopefully they have your IP ready for Microsoft.
Groucho
10-07-04, 10:16 AM
I don't have a problem with people modding their Xbox (there are several legit reasons to do so), but piracy I do have a problem with.
But I don't mod my Xbox simply because I can do all that on PC anyway.
Liver&Onions
10-07-04, 10:20 AM
I keep my "jr." and like it. Sure I don't get on Live much, or I can't steal games...but at least the programmers are getting paid for the games I buy.
PixyJunket
10-07-04, 10:30 AM
Children today. -ohbfrank-
Josh H
10-07-04, 10:33 AM
It's illegal, I don't steal games movies or music, have no desire to rip my cds to my x-box and use it as a media center, etc., so there's no point in modding for me.
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