Bought a used XBOX. Turns out to be modded, but...

[CosmoCortney]

Hello, a few weeks ago I bought a used XBOX. When I tested it today I noticed a red boot logo instead of the green one and it started playing a game. There was a burned copy of Burnout 3 in it.
For some reason, the controller is broken and I can't do much with the console.
The system sometimes turns off when pressing the eject button and is unable to be turned off with the power button.

After opening it up I discovered this modchip:


Is anyone familiar with this modchip? What does the switch do?
Could this installation be the reason for the system behaving this weird?
At this stage, (besides a working controller) what else do I need to install a custom menu and FTP server?

 

[ploggy]

Hmm never heard of that chip but I did a bit of Google-fu and found this?


http://www.xavbox.com/fr/puces-xbox/apple-x6-pro.php

 

[Whovian NineThreeSixNine]

I think the switch is probably a region changer -- I'd GUESS PAL to NTSC, but I'm not at all sure.

 

[CosmoCortney]

I think the switch is probably a region changer -- I'd GUESS PAL to NTSC, but I'm not at all sure.

After moving the switch to the other position it shows the EVO X logo and the XBOX logo is now normally green.
Still can't power off the console the usual way

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

The Switch is for the "Backup Bios" if the Flashing fails or a wrong BIOS is flashed.

The system sometimes turns off when pressing the eject button and is unable to be turned off with the power button.

This chould be the XBox LIVE Behavior.When it was still active,you have to enable/disable the Chip to play Online.
Some Chips needed to Power on with the Eject Button,some needs to hold for 2-3 Seconds the Power ON Button to work.

 

[CosmoCortney]

Hello.

The Switch is for the "Backup Bios" if the Flashing fails or a wrong BIOS is flashed.



This chould be the XBox LIVE Behavior.When it was still active,you have to enable/disable the Chip to play Online.
Some Chips needed to Power on with the Eject Button,some needs to hold for 2-3 Seconds the Power ON Button to work.

Tested a bit more...
When the switch is at the rear direction (relative to the console) it boots with the red/orange XBOX logo and can play backups WheN I press the power button. When I turn it on with the eject button it boots normally and cannot play backups.
When the switch is at the front direction it boot with the EVO X logo when powered on with the power button. When powered on with the eject button it boots normally again.

The console can be turned off by pressing both the eject and power button.
The information @ploggy provided helped me figuring this out

 

[Alexander1970]

EDIT: That is the Correct one,sorry.

 

[Natsuru]

The turning off/power button not working could be caused by trace damage/corrosion caused by a faulty clock cap.
https://www.ogxbox.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29-how-to-fix-trace-corrosion/
If you got a multi-meter you can test.

 

[CosmoCortney]

Thanks to you. Also got the controller working. One conductor lane to the joy stick was damaged. But I could bridge it.

Well, what do I need to install a custom menu to run an FTP server to dump my games?
I'm a bit uncertain about what's the best way since there's a modchip now lol

 

[Alexander1970]

Thanks to you. Also got the controller working. One conductor lane to the joy stick was damaged. But I could bridge it.

Well, what do I need to install a custom menu to run an FTP server to dump my games?
I'm a bit uncertain about what's the best way since there's a modchip now lol

Congratulations.

Which Dashboard do you have please ?
Unleash or EvoX or something different ?

You can use for Example Tools like:

- Qwix 1.01 to transfer ripped (but of course complete) ISO´s from original Disc Games to the XBox HDD via FTP Protocol - ready to Play.
or
- C-XBox Tool v2.0.6 to transfer HDD Ready XBox Games to the Xbox HDD via FTP Protocol - also ready to Play.

Thank you.

 

[CosmoCortney]

Congratulations.

Which Dashboard do you have please ?
Unleash or EvoX or something different ?

You can use for Example Tools like:

- Qwix 1.01 to transfer ripped (but of course complete) ISO´s from original Disc Games to the XBox HDD via FTP Protocol - ready to Play.
or
- C-XBox Tool v2.0.6 to transfer HDD Ready XBox Games to the Xbox HDD via FTP Protocol - also ready to Play.

Thank you.

The normal one. No matter which boot option I use.

 

[Alexander1970]

The normal one. No matter which boot option I use.

Thank you.

Do you mean the standard Microsoft XBox ?

 

[CosmoCortney]

Thank you.

Do you mean the standard Microsoft XBox ?

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yes

 

[Alexander1970]

yes

Thank you.

It seems,your XBox is not "softmodded",that means you do not have a custom Dashboard on it.
Did you tried the different Boot Up Options ? Does it always boots into the Microsoft Dashboard ?

If yes,you need a "Install Disc" like AID - Advanced Installer Deluxe or HeXEn.
Both are not difficult to find.
(If you need "help" please feel free to "ask".)

With this Disc(s) you can:

- Install custom Dashboards/Tools/Applications on your XBox HDD
- If not already done,you can swap out the Original,small HDD and replace it with an bigger one and use the Disc(s) for a fresh Install,like a Windows one.

And then you can use the Tools mentioned above for Uploading the Games.

Thank you.

 

[Alexander1970]

Excuse me,I forget to say:

Please check first if the DVD Drive is in "good" Shape and maybe try 2-3 burned Games first.
Please use good DVD +/- R´s (this depends on your DVD Drive Brand) like Verbatim.
Also please do not burn faster then 4x Speed.Otherwise Reading Issues are maybe "preprogrammed".

Thank you.

 

[CosmoCortney]

- Install custom Dashboards/Tools/Applications on your XBox HDD

Under "Dashboard Section"?
Anything I should be especially careful with or consider doing?

 

[DinohScene]

You don't have to be careful when doing anything tbh, the chip makes it virtually unbrickable.

You could always burn Slayers CD to a disc and do a full format on a HDD.

 

[CosmoCortney]

You don't have to be careful when doing anything tbh, the chip makes it virtually unbrickable.

You could always burn Slayers CD to a disc and do a full format on a HDD.

Installed several things now. The power button now never works(?). The console can only be powered on with the eject button. Most times it boots normally into the default dashboard. Sometimes it boots with EVO X into the Evolution X dashboard. Attempting to insert any disc by pressing the eject button powers off the console. Turning on the console with a disc inserted directly boots the disc.
So there's no way for me to dump my games now :/

 

[Alexander1970]

Installed several things now. The power button now never works(?). The console can only be powered on with the eject button. Most times it boots normally into the default dashboard. Sometimes it boots with EVO X into the Evolution X dashboard. Attempting to insert any disc by pressing the eject button powers off the console. Turning on the console with a disc inserted directly boots the disc.
So there's no way for me to dump my games now :/

Congratulations.

But honestly,dumping Games with actual XBox DVD Drives can maybe be ......a "Russian Roulette"...
By the Way,which Brand is yours ?
Philips/Thompson/Samsung or maybe a Hitachi (very rare,I think only in the 1.6 Version).
How was the Installation ? Any reading Troubles ?


Maybe you can try "other" Solutions.

Thank you.

 

[CosmoCortney]

Congratulations.

But honestly,dumping Games with actual XBox DVD Drives can maybe be ......a "Russian Roulette"...
By the Way,which Brand is yours ?
Philips/Thompson/Samsung or maybe a Hitachi (very rare,I think only in the 1.6 Version).
How was the Installation ? Any reading Troubles ?


Maybe you can try "other" Solutions.

Thank you.

No reading troubles. inside the XBOX is a Philips drive iirc