Original Xbox Softmod Kit

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ATTENTION: The Xbox Softmod Memory Card is now available exclusively on our eBay Store. If you have any questions Contact Us

Xbox Softmod Kit Memory Card

$34.99 Memory Card w/softmod files
*or 24.99 by bringing your own memory card, details below.








DESCRIPTION

The Original Xbox Softmod Kit memory card is a "Do It Yourself Service", it's the easiest way to mod the original Xbox. No need for action replay, xploder, modchip or disassembly. Free your original Xbox and explore all new features i.e. play ROMs on Emulators, Xbox Media Center (XBMC, XBMC4Xbox), burn games or install them on the hard drive. Mod multiple original Xbox's with one purchase!

The original Xbox Softmod Kit memory card (preloaded w/ the softmod files). The game Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is required to access the files. Together they are designed to mod the original Xbox and unlock new features!

PURCHASE
To purchase the Xbox Softmod Kit memory card proceed to checkout at our eBay store which is on half.com (an eBay company). Read our customer reviews below. Learn about buyer protection

BRING YOUR OWN MEMORY CARD  

If you wish to send us your own memory card contact us direcly. In return you'll receive an Xbox Softmod memory card at discount price (24.99 free shipping). We only accept those manufactured by Microsoft (X08-25319), Mad Catz (#4507) or Datel (AR, Action Replay, Intec, MAX Memory)

FEATURES
• Easy to use - follow the original Xbox Softmod Tutorial
• Mod multiple original Xbox's w/one purchase
• Play ROMs on original Xbox Emulators
• Access Homebrew Apps i.e. XBMC
• Play burned & import original Xbox games
• System-Link original Xbox Games w/one copy
• Converts the original Xbox into a region-free DVD Player
• Play DVD's w/o the DVD Movie Playback Kit
• Ability to upgrade original Xbox Hard Drive


United States and Canada customers will require the (NTSC) version of Splinter Cell found on Amazon (us), CEX (us), eBay.com (us), Amazon (ca), eBay (ca). *memory card can be purchased for NTSC or PAL

United Kingdom, Europe and Australia customers will require the (PAL) version of Splinter Cell found on Amazon (uk), CEX (uk), eBay (uk), CEX (au) or eBay (au). *memory card can be purchased for NTSC or PAL

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Compilation Library on the Original Xbox

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We all enjoy compilation game discs, these are game discs that carry a collection of games inside, a bundle or a trilogy pack. These games vary from modern to retro classics, they also include a lot of arcade ports. Continue reading to see all 34 compilation games available on the original Xbox.

Atari Anthology (80 Games)

Atari Games:
Asteroids
Asteroids Deluxe
Battlezone
Black Widow
Centepide
Crystal Castles
Gravitar
Liberator
Lunar Lander
Major Havoc
Millipede
Missle Command
Pong
Red Baron
Space Duel
Super Breakout
Tempest
Warlords

How To Install XBMC / XBMC4Xbox on the Original Xbox

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The Original Xbox is a powerful video game console that can be used as a media center when softmodded. A relief is that an Xbox softmod installation does require anything to be disassembled. The original Xbox when soft-modded can then install a media center named Xbox Media Center (XBMC), now named XBMC4Xbox. XBMC4Xbox is the modern name and easily references the newer releases that are still released today. *Xbox Media Center, XBMC & XBMC4Xbox will all mean the same thing in this article.

Modding the Xbox is the easiest with the Xbox Softmod Kit. There's no need to unscrew the Xbox and no need for a mod chip, the Xbox Softmod Kit installs the softmod with simple instructions found in the Xbox Softmod Tutorial. Afterwards, the Xbox Media Center app can be installed as well as other programs if desired. All the original Xbox features are still accessible after a softmod has been installed. Here is a list of Xbox Softmod Features.

What can XBMC do on my Original Xbox?

The original Xbox has numerous similarities with a computer thanks to Microsoft. The Ethernet port behind the Xbox is used to connect the Xbox to the local network. In doing so, the Xbox via XBMC can stream multimedia files to the Xbox, other features include...

• Transfer files to the Xbox hard drive
• Watch DVD without the DVD Movie Playback Kit accessory (however the remote will work with XBMC but is not required)
• Play Region-Free DVD's - play DVD from any region in the world
• Rip DVD's to the Xbox hard drive
• Play files from burned discs

What Is An Original Xbox Softmod

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Softmod or Soft Mod stands for software modification. The Original Xbox Softmod Kit does not require a screwdriver, disassembly, soldering or the addition of a mod chip on the Xbox console. All the modding is done through re-programming. Unofficial variations of the word "softmod" are jailbreak, root, flash, hack, unlock.

Additionally, the Xbox Softmod Kit also does not require action replay or xploder, and one purchase can mod multiple Xbox's. All that is required is your Original Xbox console, a controller and Ethernet cable (to FTP transfer files from computer to Xbox).

The soft mod installation is simple provided the Xbox Softmod Tutorial which covers the installation and customizing and installing Xbox softmod features i.e. XBMC, Emulators plus more.

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List of Import Games for the Original Xbox

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There are 968 original Xbox games that were released, 24 were released exclusively to Japan, 61 exclusively to PAL regions and 200+ exclusive to North America. A great feature to modding the original Xbox is playing import games. We've listed the original Xbox games released exclusively to certain regions. North American gamers can now play Europe, Australia and Japanese releases. Also, the European gamer can take advantage of Japanese and North American exclusives.

Play Original Xbox Games in HD (High Definition)

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It seems that the original Xbox (without modifications) can be forced into HD mode. In the following video by gandalf0987, he claims that the original Xbox can be forced into High Definition mode and allows all original Xbox games to be in HD, even if they were only meant for standard definition. If true, then even 480p games can be played in 720p and 1080i HD.

To connect the original Xbox to a HDTV you must have a High Definition AV Pack to connect the component cables. The original Xbox allows up to 1080i HD.

*concerning the PAL region, your original Xbox must have a softmod installed to access HD settings

Shop for High Definition AV Pack at eBay
Shop for High Definition AV Pack at Amazon  

Splinter Cell Choices for Original Xbox Softmod

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To softmod the original Xbox Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is required. We offer Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell as an option to buy our Xbox Softmod Kit memory card. If you choose to buy it elsewhere below are the options for finding the game disc.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (2002) was released three times for the original Xbox and according to Wikipedia sold 3 million copies. All three of these versions work to mod the original Xbox. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will not work to mod the original Xbox.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

• The original release of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, this is the black label. 

Play Online Multiplayer via XLink Kai on Original Xbox

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The Xbox Live on the original Xbox shut down on May 2010, no longer providing online multiplayer for gamers of the console. However, the program XLink Kai: Evolution VII allows you to connect the original Xbox to other Xbox's to play online (free). The program tricks the Xbox into thinking all the players are connected by system link when they instead they're online. The voice-chat feature and text chat are available across games to communicate with gamers. XLink Kai works with Original Xbox System Link (LAN) games such as Halo 2, Counter-Strike, Star Wars Battlefront II and more. *computer knowledge is sure to be required to setup XLink Kai on your Xbox






Learn More about XLink Kai

XLink Kai Official Website
Download XLink Kai for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux
XLink Kai Forums for Original Xbox 
Tutorial: How to Setup XLink Kai for Free Online Gaming (System-Link)

Best Place to Buy an Original Xbox

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The original Xbox is an amazing video game console especially when modded. It can run a media center (XBMC) and run a grand list of emulators. View the list of these original Xbox softmod features.

Amazon currently has great deals on the original Xbox selling them for around $30.00. Take advantage because that's not the case on eBay. Make sure to read the description for details on the item. Don't forget to try craigslist and retro video game stores in your area.

Check out the 7 Best Places to Buy Video Games Cheap

Shop for Original Xbox Console at Amazon
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The Easiest Way To Soft Mod An Original Xbox is with Splinter Cell

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We've often been asked about our Xbox Softmod Kit and why we use Splinter Cell and not 007: Agent Under Fire or MechAssault. We explain why Splinter Cell the best choice in our Xbox Softmod Kit. *If you have 007: Agent Under Fire or MechAssault and want to request those files you can do so in your order but you must Contact Us ahead of time or we'll assume to ship you the Splinter Cell files.

Modding the original Xbox is best done Splinter Cell (2002), the reason is because the other two games require a specific disc. On the contrary, Splinter Cell can be used whether it's black label, platinum hits or Xbox classics edition in the UK. It has also sold 3 million copies according to Wikipedia. *must be the original Splinter Cell, no sequel. Order an Xbox Softmod Kit.

The other two games to soft mod the original Xbox with are 007: Agent Under Fire and MechAssault. If you do plan on softmod the original Xbox with 007: Agent Under Fire, the disc must either be the original version or Platinum Hits. If Platinum Hits then the disc must have this serial number written on the disc 1448517. 

If you plan to softmod the original Xbox with MechAssault, the only compatible one has the serial number MS02301L written on the discs inner ring. Platinum Hits and the "Not For Resale" version will not work.






 
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