WE DID IT!!! :D ~ UPDATE

[Seven Force]

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[Seven Force]

R.I.P. Sega Channel. :tear

Apparantly the ROM doesn't work like it should. :lol

But with this it's like I have my own personal Sega Channel. :eek

[King Hadas]

gaming forum

[Sam]

This is like a thread ArrowX would make. :/

Like that one where he got Steel Batalion and shit himself with fat little nerd glee. And had to show everyone. :rolleyes

[Seven Force]

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[Staxeon]

Did what? Forgot to clean your room and decided to take a bunch of pics of it?

Dude, your mom is so gonna ground you.

[Jixby Phillips]

lol

[Girl Drink Drunk]

I love World of Illusion: Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

[ArrowX]

You better fuckin play Gunstar Heros on that thing >:

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Danm straight >:

[Seven Force]

Pffft, that's the first thing I played. That and Contra: Hard Corps.

[Supafly345]

I want to know how you did it.

[Fathom Zero]

I bought mine on the Korean Black Market.

Seriously, I really did.

What dashboard do you use?

[6force]

his is softmodded
i did it
*flexes geek muscles"

[Seven Force]

I want to know how you did it.

This is basically how we did it.

The best way to run Linux on an Xbox with minimal modification, and without breaking the possibility to play (non-Xbox LIVE!) games, is to do the Software preparation.

As mentioned earlier, Microsoft has built some protection into the Xbox. This means that you cannot simply download Linux for the Xbox, burn a CD, insert it into the Xbox and do the installation. A stock Xbox only accepts original, Microsoft-approved Xbox software. This is not specifically an anti-Linux safeguard, but a more general way for Microsoft to keep quality control over their platform.

The Software preparation is a trick that installs additional software onto the Xbox hard disk that will allow you to use Linux installation CDs, and run Linux installed on the hard disk from the main menu (Dashboard) of the Xbox.

The software preparation works like this:

* You copy the Software preparation Saved Games from an Xbox Memory Unit (or a similar device) onto the Xbox hard disk, using the Saved Game manager software built into the Xbox.
* You run the Xbox game MechAssault and select CAMPAIGN and Install Linux.
* The Xbox Dashboard now has a LINUX menu item in place of the XBOX LIVE item.

As easy as this sounds, the hardest step for most people is to get an Xbox Memory Unit (or a similar device) with the Software preparation Saved Games on it. You can use many (but not all) "USB sticks" and digital cameras with USB connectivity as Xbox Memory Units, using an adapter cable. If you do not wish to bother with getting a USB adaptor cable, get a copy of Action Replay. (http://www.codejunkies.com) This device comes with a memory unit that can connect to your PC, as well as software for transferring the Saved Game files from your PC to the memory unit.

In addition, you will need the game MechAssault. You won't need it permanently, it is enough to rent it for one day.

You may also use your USB storage drive compatible with Action Replay, and load the save file on the storage drive and then to your Xbox.

IMPORTANT VERSIONING NOTES:

a) Not only will you need MechAssault--you require specifically Part No. X08-82264. Look for this part number on the actual disc artwork. If product is really brand new and you can trust that the software has not been swapped, then through the shrink-wrapping, on the back of the package, look for "Part No. X08-82262". Understand that the software, Mechassault, has been re-released with a revision. This revision disallows you from exploiting the particular XBOX vulnerability that enables the software preparation hack for Linux here described.

b) If it says "Platinum Hits" on the cover, your version of MechAssault will not assist you with XBOX-Linux installation in the manner here described.

[Esuohlim]

omg nerd

[Seven Force]

So now I can play

- Genesis
- SNES
- NES (Including Mario Adventure (http://www.i-mockery.net/viewtopic.php?t=21353&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=) :eek)
- Gameboy/Gameboy Advanced
- N64 (without that stupid controller)
- Atari
- I'm sure there are more old ones but I never used them so I don't really give a shit.

I urge everyone to do the same. :) I would've done it with my slim PS2, but that would've meant taking it apart, voiding the warranty.

[darkvare]

sorry if its of topic but i have to ask. where are thosse little guys shaking their heads from?

[Seven Force]

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[Seven Force]

BREAKING NEWS

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Now what game could I possibly want for this system? :eek

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Dracula X: Rondo Of Blood! Superior to the SNES version in almost everything!

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Now I don't have to have a tiny screen or a light source!!

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[Seven Force]

I can't get Dracula X's music to work. It's bullshit! Playing through that game without kickass music is gay. >:

[Cliff Steele]

how well does n64 run? are the framerates good?

[Seven Force]

Ugh, that's the catch: all but one of the games run fine, but there's little graphical glitches. The only real problem I noticed was in Bomberman 64, the intro and intro movie doesn't play correctly, but the game is normal. They're not game-stoppers, just annoyances. One, Conker's Bad Fur Day, refuses to run at all, though that could just be a bad rom.

[Seven Force]

I haven't been able to try the Playstation emu yet, as I don't know how to run Castlevania: SotN. :(

[Juttin]

I urge everyone to do the same. :) I would've done it with my slim PS2, but that would've meant taking it apart, voiding the warranty.

Screw the warranty, rip it apart.


I would do that stuff to mine, only, I've never used Linux and don't think I want to start now on a ps2.

Also, it would be harder on account of the no hard drive.

I suppose you could hold it on system memory, though

[the_dudefather]

I haven't been able to try the Playstation emu yet, as I don't know how to run Castlevania: SotN. :(

i got SOTN running on mine, all you need is a playstation emu and a couple of bios files (obtainable via bit torrent or any peer to peer program like limewire)

i got conker working on my n64 emulator, but it doest run that great, but then again again, you can buy conker: LAL for pretty cheap these days :P

oh, and ps2 haxxoring is a piece of piss (to get it working at a basic level anyway) all you need is a bit of sticky tape, some tissue paper, a screwdriver and action replay max (with usb memory stick), you can then do swap disc magic easily enough

[Seven Force]

I urge everyone to do the same. :) I would've done it with my slim PS2, but that would've meant taking it apart, voiding the warranty.

Screw the warranty, rip it apart.


I would do that stuff to mine, only, I've never used Linux and don't think I want to start now on a ps2.

Also, it would be harder on account of the no hard drive.

I suppose you could hold it on system memory, though

You don't really have to learn Linux. The Linux OS just makes it possible for the emulators to run, that's all. If I had to learn Linux I wouldn't be doing this shit. :P

[Seven Force]

I haven't been able to try the Playstation emu yet, as I don't know how to run Castlevania: SotN. :(

i got SOTN running on mine, all you need is a playstation emu and a couple of bios files (obtainable via bit torrent or any peer to peer program like limewire)

You know what they are exactly? And are these bios for the game or just for the system to use? When you got SotN, what files did you have?

i got conker working on my n64 emulator, but it doest run that great, but then again again, you can buy conker: LAL for pretty cheap these days :P

I don't know why I didn't think of that. :x

oh, and ps2 haxxoring is a piece of piss (to get it working at a basic level anyway) all you need is a bit of sticky tape, some tissue paper, a screwdriver and action replay max (with usb memory stick), you can then do swap disc magic easily enough

Yeah, I'd rather do it on the XBOX now though. It can store a lot more. If I get some kind of wireless router I think I can store it all on my computer and upload it to the XBOX without the need of burning CDs. I could be wrong though.

[the_dudefather]

lessie.... got pcsx as an emulator, bought SOTN about 2000/2001 (think its a non-platinum version), using the SCPH1001.bin bios file for the emulator and i made my own image from a ntsc copy

[Seven Force]

Ohhhhh, so you actually bought a copy. I just d/loaded the files off a torrent.

[the_dudefather]

yeah actualy bought it after playing castlevania: circle of the moon for gba, and so went ebay scouring, managed to get a NTSC reasonably cheaply, as pal versions seemed to cost more.

[Juttin]

Oh yeah...I forgot about jump drives......

[Ninjavenom]

SOTN runs like trash on PC emu. Don't bother with the xbox emu.

[Fathom Zero]

I don't have a PS emu on mine, but my Surreal 64 sucks.
It's buggy as hell on the X-Box and all I've got is Zelda: Ocarina and Yoshi's Story. I also have Mario Party and SSB, but Mario Party really isn't worth mentioning. I need more ROMS. Need another ethernet cable.

[Shifty]

Dont mind my retardedness, but what in the hell is going on!?

[Fathom Zero]

Emulators and roms on the X-Box, now go off and play.
This is big people talk.

[camacazio]

I am jealous of dracula x.

[Misdemonar]

If I get some kind of wireless router I think I can store it all on my computer and upload it to the XBOX without the need of burning CDs. I could be wrong though.

how do I do this?

[Fathom Zero]

Well I have no idea.
I bought mine on the Korean Black Market, (Yes, I did), so they installed a new hard-drive with a nifty switch on the side that let's me switch between regular X-Box and Modded Box. I can rip Cds, DVDs, games, anything on a disc. It has emulators, programs, web access (although I don't use it.), and all sorts of other nifty trinkets. I'll post pics later if you want. But if you want to go the more legal route, follow the Mechassault exploit. It seems to be the proven method.
I am unsure of how on can network a PC and X-Box and I've once read somewhere that it couldn't be done.
If you find out anything interesting about the wireless router, Seven Force, please let us know. I'm very interested.

[Fathom Zero]

I've given up all hope of transfering files via routers and IP addresses and am going the slow, but sure route a la CD/R 's. It's just too much of a hassle on my tiny mind. Too many damn numbers and ports and FTP clients and servers, BLECH. Now all I need to do is find the right brand of CD/R that'll run on it.

[the_dudefather]

just got xduke and xshadow, xbox conversions of duke 3d and shadow warrior :)

hopefuly the y will work ok

[Seven Force]

I am unsure of how on can network a PC and X-Box and I've once read somewhere that it couldn't be done.
If you find out anything interesting about the wireless router, Seven Force, please let us know. I'm very interested.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/213943

I don't know about a wireless router, but you can route it with a regular router. I only skimmed over it enough to confirm it can as I have to leave for work now, but i'll be able to look through it later.

You guys can look and see if it's right though.

[Seven Force]

just got xduke and xshadow, xbox conversions of duke 3d and shadow warrior :)

hopefuly the y will work ok

Those look awesome. I'll have to get that later. :o

[Fathom Zero]

I already tried that and it fucked up my router and IP address, which is why my internet connection was down for a while last night. I have Zone Alarms Security Suite, (my all-around Pop-up, Virus, Spam, and Spyware blocker), and it tends to panic every time it senses a new setting. So I'm going to go the slow route from now on and use DVD2XBOX and rip files from CD-R's I've burnt.

[Seven Force]

Ugh, ZoneAlarm was a fuckin' hassle. I got rid of that shit. I back up a lot of stuff anyway so I don't have to worry about losing shit. That and I don't keep sensitive info on my computer.

[Fathom Zero]

Zone Alarms is alright for me. I'm not worried about the hassle too much.

[Seven Force]

Posting from my XBOX!

[Seven Force]

Yeah, ok. That was more trouble than it's worth. No keyboard, you see.

But yeah, I didn't want to shell out cash for wireless, so I used a plain router for my XBOX/DSL. The DSL is connected to the router, with my computer and XBOX on the other part of the split. Originally, this was so I can transfer files to and from my XBOX.

BUUUUUUUT, I uploaded DamnSmallLinux as an iso on a DVD. It has a windows-like graphical interface, with some programs in it, including Firefox. I didn't think it'd work, but alas, I had access to the outside.

Also, I have my Playstation emu working. :D

[Fathom Zero]

The next logical step:

This (http://www.portablesystems.net/xbox%20page1.htm) and a WiFi card.

[Seven Force]

That looks kinda big to be a portable. :(

[Fathom Zero]

So do many laptops. This is just one of those things you do because you can.

[Seven Force]

Well, I had everything else done because I could...why not go the extra mile. :)

[Fathom Zero]

That's the spirit. it doesn't look hard if you step back and take in the whole picture. The hardest thing he did was get it to run on batteries.