The Black Art of Xbox Mods

Jonathan S. Harbour

317 pages, parution le 24/01/2005

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Unleash the Potential of Your Xbox...

Turn your Xbox into a monster gaming rig, a media center computer, or a hub for your big-screen TV and entertainment center
Learn how to fully customize your Xbox from both a functional and a cosmetic perspective
Disassemble your Xbox and identify your Xbox revision
Choose and install the right mod chip for your needs
Understand the aftermarket software available for your Xbox, including tutorials showing you how to use the Xenium O/S, EvolutionX, Avalaunch, and Xbox Media Center
Replace the case of your Xbox, upgrade the hard drive, and install custom lighting and cooling gear
Modify the software to match the exotic changes you have rendered on the physical appearance and functionality of your new super Xbox
Hundreds of photos guide you through each subject area

The Xbox is an exciting and fun video game console- but that's only half the story. Inside the case, Microsoft placed a customized PC that you can push well past the limits of Halo and NBA Live. In The Black Art of Xbox Mods, gamer, programmer, and midnight hacker Jonathan Harbour shows you how to crack the case, strip your Xbox down to the motherboard, and take control from the inside out.

When you're finished, you'll know how to install a mod chip, boot up in a new operating system, and run cool third-party software. You'll also learn how to trick out your Xbox with case mods, glowing lights, and other features to let the world know your Xbox has come a long way since you brought it home from the superstore.

With hundreds of pictures and step-by-step instructions, The Black Art of Xbox Mods isn't for the faint of heart. But, if you want a 300GB Xbox that plays CDs, DVDs, and glows like an alien spacecraft, then this is the book for you.

L'auteur - Jonathan S. Harbour

Jonathan S. Harbour has been an avid gamer and programmer for 17 years, having started with early systems such as the Commodore PET, Apple II, and Tandy 1000. The first console he disassembled and tried to hack was the Atari 2600. He holds a degree in computer information systems and enjoys writing code in several languages. Jonathan has experience with several platforms, including Windows, Linux, Pocket PC, and Game Boy Advance. Jonathan has written nine books on the subjects of game programming, application development, console programming, cross-platform programming, and console modding. He maintains a website dedicated to these subjects at http://www.jharbour.com.

Sommaire

The Xbox Demystified
- Welcome to the Xbox Scene
- Disassembling Your Xbox
- Identifying Your Xbox Revision
Mod Chips
- Introduction to Xbox Modding
- Installing a Solderless Mod Chip
- Installing a Soldered Mod Chip
Software Mods
- The Xenium Operating System
- EvolutionX Dashboard
- Avalaunch Dashboard
- Xbox Media Center
Major Hardware Mods
- Replacing the Xbox Case
- Upgrading the Xbox Hard Drive
- Lighting Up the Case
- Cooling Down Your Xbox
Appendix
- A: Xbox Resources

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Sams
Auteur(s)	Jonathan S. Harbour
Parution	24/01/2005
Nb. de pages	317
Format	18,5 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	561g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780672326837
ISBN13	978-0-672-32683-7