Xbox Noobie

[Quall999]

You can find a detailed chart here (along with retailers):
http://xbox-scene.com/modchips4_table.htm

Those are also the current popular chips which work on all xbox versions. I personally would recommend the x-ecuter 3 or x-ecuter 2.6b (for a basic chip). However, there are others here that would equally recommend the other chips.

If you had a ps2 chipped, there is a pretty big difference with the xbox. Mainly the chips functionality. Backup wise, all chips do the exact same thing. They all boot backups directly and can all be turned off for xbox live. However, some may require you to get a radioshack switch for external switches. The ones that do, can be set to be turned on/off with the eject/power button as an alternative to a switch.

The only difference with the chips are bios flash size and hardware addons. Some also have a custom OS. For legal reasons, chips do not come with any hacked bios, so you will need to flash them in order to boot backups.

[kosmiq]

Quall is right. You should go get Xecuter 3 or 2.6b if you have the knowledge so solder yourself or can have someone else to do it for you. They are very good modchips!
If you can't solder and still wants to do it yourself you can get Xenium S.P.ICE. These chips are solderfree (can be soldered too), has the same features as Xecuter 3. Only difference is that Xeceuter 3 is a little newer and better general repuation. The price is different too, making the Xenium chip cheaper.

Also do some reading on www.xbox-scene.com and you will get enough knowledge about what and how to do/get to your xbox.

Good luck!

[stan1975]

Thanks Guys, you've been a great help

[tonydead]

What about the Xecuter 3 with the Xapt3r for solderless? Anyone had success with that, worth the extra $23?

[Quall999]

That is a great chip, but most features are not needed. If you are an insane modder who is going to insert a TFT screen on your xbox, or plan on using debug bios and all the beta's, it is truly excessive featured chip.

[tonydead]

I'm nowhere near an insane modder. I dabble in PC, but am a full fledge noob to xbox modding. I have a Xecuter 3 commming..... so more dumb questions. I keep reading that X3 has it's own OS, is this true or can I/do I need to use EvoX????