Published on August 25th, 2013 by The Games Shed Xbox Softmod Tutorial – Part 2. Adding Emulators & Roms Easy to do! Original Xbox Softmod Kit Tutorial (Part 2) – Adding Emulators & ROMs via FTP.internet not required Original Xbox Softmod Kit: The original Xbox Softmod Kit is by far the easiest way to soft-mod your original Xbox since the research has been done for you. There’s no need for action replay or to disassemble anything. Covers installing the softmod on the original Xbox with ease. After installing the softmod, the Xbox is capable of becoming a retro gaming machine, a linux based computer to browse the web, a multimedia player that share files w/ your local computer, a region-free DVD player, the ability to rip video games, DVD’s and more. After installing the softmod you can proceed to customizing your original Xbox via FTP and taking advantage of these features.
Customizing Your Original Xbox: In this Xbox Softmod Tutorial (Part 2) we cover the fun stuff, customizing the original Xbox how you want. To customize your original Xbox you must learn how to FTP. This is how you will transfer/install what you want on the Xbox. We make it simple with this tutorial. Emulation: The Microsoft Xbox was designed to only play Xbox games.
However, a soft-modded Xbox can play games from classic video game systems by installing emulators. Emulators are programs that play ROMs. ROMs are video games contained into a single file.
There are about and in this video we install two as examples. We install Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator to play Super Mario Kart and Gameboy Advance (GBA) emulator to play Mario Kart Super Circuit. Keep in mind all emulators are installed in the same fashion, so as long as you have your emulator and ROMs then you won’t have a problem. ROMs: In short, ROMs are the video games converted to a computer file.
This file can then be played on the emulator. To download emulators you’ll have to search for it online, it’s fairly easy these days. In the written tutorial (link below) we cover where to find ROMs and Emulators for the original Xbox. Keep in mind ROMs are universal, meaning Dashboard: We are using EvolutionX but it will also work on UnleashX. Either or will work, you get to choose between both dashboards when you first softmod your original Xbox explained in the Xbox Softmod Tutorial (Part 1). FTP Network Connection: There are several ways to make an FTP connection with your modem/router.
This is covered in more detail in the below. In the video we use the standard wired connection to the router. This means the computer and Xbox are connected to the router/modem. FTP Program: This video used FileZilla and the link is below. All FTP programs are similar and serve the same purpose. Whether you’re using a PC (Windows), Mac or Linux you just need to follow the common steps and download a FTP program. Visit the written tutorial for more details, link below.
FTP is also how you’ll be able to install Emulatos, ROMs, XBMC and any other features you wish to add. The great thing is that when you transfer it automatically installs at the same time. See the written tutorial for details, link below. Download Links: FileZilla: List of Original Xbox Emulators: SNES Emulator Zip: Gameboy Advance Emulator: Original Xbox Softmod Kit: Written Tutorial Xbox Softmod: Xbox Softmod Tutorial Part 1 (Video): You can chat to us on the following: Twitter: Facebook.
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. UnleashX UnleashX is the most popular dashboard, which was introduced late in the Xbox scene. It is flexible and user friendly, and known for its extensive skinning capabilities, and extra features. It's extra features include a text editor, screensaver, FTP client/server, game save browser and downloader, a formatting menu, and support for game/application preview images or videos. Note that this dashboard does not provide a built in trainer menu, and therefore you will need to use the. The last official version was. Default Menu Launch DVD.
Launches the DVD that is in the system. If the 'Tray' text in the top right corner reads as empty, no disc is detected. Games.
Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Games, F: Games, and G: Games and lists them. If you place a rip of a game, such as Halo 2 inside one of these directories, you can launch it here. Applications.
Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Apps, F: Apps, and G: Apps and lists them. If you place applications such as DVD2Xbox inside of one of these directories, you can launch it here. Emulators. Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Emulators, F: Emulators, and G: Emulatorsand lists them. If you place emulators such as Surreal64 inside of one of these directories, you can launch it here. System Settings.
Opens UnleashX settings. Here you can configure your video settings and enable the F or G drive if it is disabled. The version number is displayed on the top line under System Settings.
Game Saves Manager. Opens the Xbox game save manager.
This is the same as the one on the Microsoft dashboard. Misc. Start/Stop/Reset FTP: Mainly used if you don't want FTP on at all times.
Reset Network: If you have changed your network settings, you will need to select this for your Xbox to take them into effect. Open or close your DVD drive: To be used if your Eject button stops working. Copy Game Disc: UnleashX will rip the game and store it in F: Games game name, which will be playable from the Games menu on the main menu. It is not recommended to use this, as is a better alternative, which patches games and circumvents extra security added in some games. Format Menu. This menu will allow you to format your drives. The default password is 'Xbox' with a capital X in front.
This will wipe all data from the selected drive. Skins. Allows you to choose a different skin for your dashboard. You can add more skins by placing them in C: Skins or E: Skins. Sometimes it will revert your skin on reboot, in this case make sure to double-tap A when selecting the skin, and to press A hard when saving changes.
File Manager. Allows you to move, copy, and rename files on your Xbox. It can also browser and extract ZIP/RAR files. Controls:. LT/RT: Switch between left or right window. A: Open the highlighted folder, edit file (text files), or execute file (XBE).
B: Go back up a folder. X: Select file(s). White/Start: Options to copy, move, or rename files. If an XBE is selected, you can rename it's XBE Title which is the displayed title in the Games list. Back: Exit to dashboard.
MS Dashboard. Boots the Microsoft Dashboard. Restart / Shutdown. Soft restarts or shuts down your Xbox. Modifying the Menu You can add, remove, or move menu options by modifying the Config.xml located in the dashboard installation directory. The directory structure is pretty self explanatory, and you can add folders manually in any spot in the hierarchy.
Below is an example to make a folder called 'Homebrew Games' in the Games directory which contains the games inside the folder G: HOMEBREW. #UnleashX UnleashX is the most popular dashboard, which was introduced late in the Xbox scene. It is flexible and user friendly, and known for its extensive skinning capabilities, and extra features. It's extra features include a text editor, screensaver, FTP client/server, game save browser and downloader, a formatting menu, and support for game/application preview images or videos. Note that this dashboard does not provide a built in trainer menu, and therefore you will need to use the Xored Trainer Launcher(The last official version was 0.39.0528A Build 584( Default Menu - ###Launch DVD.
Launches the DVD that is in the system. If the 'Tray' text in the top right corner reads as empty, no disc is detected. ###Games.
Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Games, F: Games, and G: Games and lists them. If you place a rip of a game, such as Halo 2 inside one of these directories, you can launch it here. ###Applications. Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Apps, F: Apps, and G: Apps and lists them. If you place applications such as DVD2Xbox inside of one of these directories, you can launch it here. ###Emulators.
Detects executable (XBE) files inside of E: Emulators, F: Emulators, and G: Emulatorsand lists them. If you place emulators such as Surreal64 inside of one of these directories, you can launch it here. ###System ####Settings. Opens UnleashX settings. Here you can configure your video settings and enable the F or G drive if it is disabled. The version number is displayed on the top line under System Settings. ####Game Saves Manager.
Opens the Xbox game save manager. This is the same as the one on the Microsoft dashboard. ####Misc. Start/Stop/Reset FTP: Mainly used if you don't want FTP on at all times.
Reset Network: If you have changed your network settings, you will need to select this for your Xbox to take them into effect. Open or close your DVD drive: To be used if your Eject button stops working. Copy Game Disc: UnleashX will rip the game and store it in F: Games.game name., which will be playable from the Games menu on the main menu. It is.not.
recommended to use this, as DVD2Xbox(is a better alternative, which patches games and circumvents extra security added in some games. ####Format Menu. This menu will allow you to format your drives. The default password is 'Xbox' with a capital X in front. This will wipe all data from the selected drive. ####Skins. Allows you to choose a different skin for your dashboard.
You can add more skins by placing them in C: Skins or E: Skins. Sometimes it will revert your skin on reboot, in this case make sure to double-tap A when selecting the skin, and to press A hard when saving changes.
###File Manager. Allows you to move, copy, and rename files on your Xbox. It can also browser and extract ZIP/RAR files. Controls:. LT/RT: Switch between left or right window. A: Open the highlighted folder, edit file (text files), or execute file (XBE).
B: Go back up a folder. X: Select file(s).
White/Start: Options to copy, move, or rename files. If an XBE is selected, you can rename it's XBE Title which is the displayed title in the Games list. Back: Exit to dashboard. ###MS Dashboard. Boots the Microsoft Dashboard. ###Restart / Shutdown. Soft restarts or shuts down your Xbox.
Modifying the Menu - You can add, remove, or move menu options by modifying the Config.xml located in the dashboard installation directory. The directory structure is pretty self explanatory, and you can add folders manually in any spot in the hierarchy. Below is an example to make a folder called 'Homebrew Games' in the Games directory which contains the games inside the folder G: HOMEBREW. Revision by — 6 months ago.
Xbox Softmod Kit Tutorial Welcome to the Original Xbox Softmod Kit tutorial, below is a video and a written tutorial on installing the softmod. After you complete the original Xbox softmod you'll be able to start customizing and take advantage of the Xbox Softmod Features i.e. Emulators, ROMs, Play Import Games, Play Backup Games and XBMC to stream multimedia to your TV. The customizing is done by installing and transferring files to the Xbox which is included in this tutorial Visit the Xbox softmod to better understand any vocabulary words. Requirements To start the Xbox soft-mod installation you will need the which consists of the Xbox memory card/usb flash drive and the game Splinter Cell.
If your Xbox is connected w/ HD component cables go into video settings and set it to 480p Yes and no to 720p & 1080i. Then continue to install the softmod without restarting. If that does not work then reapply the video settings and restart the Xbox and then continue to install the softmod. After the softmod is complete you are able to change to the higher HD settings as normal. If you continue to have issues installing the softmod with your HD cables then you may need A/V cables or RF adapter for the softmod install only then you can connect your HD cables after the softmod is installed. Original memory card/usb flash drive. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
Original Xbox Dashboard 5960 (free update) Dashboard 5960 is required to mod the original Xbox. Dash 5960 was the latest update for the Xbox and is only found in Xbox Live games released as early as November 9, 2004 (Halo 2 release date). Your original Xbox may already be updated, either way here is a short tutorial on how to check, as well as the complete list of original Xbox games that can update your Xbox to Dashboard 5960. Updating to dash 5960 is free and easy, you do 'not' need an internet connection nor an account to do so.
ATTENTION: Before you begin make sure the O riginal Xbox Softmod Kit memory card/usb flash drive is disconnected from the Xbox. We ask this because next we want you to delete all game saves from the original Xbox hard disk. Again, this has nothing to do with the memory card/usb flash drive so keep it disconnected.
Removing game saves is not required but if you don't succeed in soft-modding the original Xbox on the 1st attempt then on the 2nd attempt you'll want to delete all the game saves from the original Xbox hard disk to make sure. Now lets continue. Turn the Xbox off. Connect the Xbox controller to controller port 1 (1st player). Insert the memory card into the Xbox controller. If you are using the usb flash drive continue to connect it to Xbox controller port 2 (player 2) with the proper cable attached.
Power on your original Xbox. Select 'Memory' from the main dashboard. Select 'controller ' which is shown on the left side of the screen. Next step is to copy the two files from the Xbox Softmod Kit memory card/usb flash drive to the Xbox hard disk. Pay close attention!
You will need to use the D-Pad to select the files. First you must highlight one file at a time. Highlight the file on the Xbox Softmod Kit memory card/usb flash drive by pressing 'right' → on the D-Pad. When you select the correct file you will see the option to 'copy'.
If you do not see the option to copy it is because you have not highlighted the correct file. (the picture below shows two files circled in pink, those are the two files that are supposed to be selected to copy). When you have highlighted the correct file choose copy, do this for the two files. The files are ' Linux Installer' and ' Splinter Cell'. Once you have chosen to copy the files, it will automatically start copying it to the Xbox hard disk. Once both files have been copied properly remove the Xbox Softmod Kit memory card/usb flash drive from the Xbox. Now check to see if the two files have been copied to the Xbox hard disk.
This is done by selecting hard disk. Repeat Step: Remove the Xbox Softmod memory card from the Xbox controller. Repeat Step: Check to see if the two files have been copied to the Xbox hard disk.
Insert the Splinter Cell game into the Xbox disc drive. Let the game start, when you are at the main menu select 'Start Game'. You should now be seeing 'LINUX' under the profiles menu (see picture below).
Select 'LINUX'. Select “CHECK POINTS”, press the 'A' button one time.
(do not keep on pressing button 'A' or the screen may freeze.).if the screen freezes start from step #4 again. The softmod installer will now appear. Backup eeprom Backing up the eeprom is very easy but it's also very important. Make sure to backup the eeprom. It is an important file that might be used in the future.
Select 1st Backup eeprom. Select Backup eeprom. Select Yes.
Select Yes again. After backing up the eeprom can be found in E: backups eeprom backup. Select Backup eeprom. Select Return to main menu. Select Basic Install (if basic install does not work then use minimal install).
Choose UnleashX as your dashboard (UnleashX offers the option to use file explorer, a very useful option for when transferring files it's also user friendly and highly recommended). Read the screens to know what is happening and keep proceeding. The Xbox will then start the installation; this will take about 7 minutes. Once the installation is complete a message will show to either turn off the Xbox or select ok. Once it is shut off press the Eject button to take the Splinter Cell game out. You will get a screen that says Press A. Read the message that comes up and select ok.
Once it is done making the Shadow C, you will receive a message of completion. Read each message that comes up after you select ok. How to Transfer/Install Files to Xbox There are several ways to transfer files such as Emulators, ROMs and homebrew apps to the original Xbox. The easiest being via FTP program (free). An FTP program is easy to use with our tutorial. To network (FTP) into your Xbox you will need a computer or iOS device see (option #5). We show several ways to transfer files to the Xbox starting with the simplest.
Transferring files is everything, there's no need to install a homebrew app, once it's transferred it automatically installs as well.internet is not required to FTP. This is the most common connection, and it's also what is on the video tutorial. It shows both the computer and original Xbox making a wired connection to the same router, each using an Ethernet cable.
In the photo (above & left) aside from the computer and Xbox you see a two boxes, this was an older setup. A more modern setup will have both the modem and router as one unit.if your computer is already connected to the modem/router via Wi-Fi than use option #2 below. (Internet is not required to FTP/transfer files) Option #2 - Wired Xbox, Wireless Computer: A modern Cable or DSL modem does not require a router because they are one in the same. In this case your computer/device can access the modem/router via wireless. Then the only wired connection necessary is the Xbox to the modem/router. (Internet is not required to FTP/transfer files) Option #2 Option #3 - Direct Connection, Xbox to Computer via Crossover Cable: A crossover cable or system link cable is used to make a direct connection from computer to Xbox.
A crossover cable will not work with a modem/router. A crossover cable is NOT an ethernet or internet cable, although they look very similar. A crossover cable can also be used from Xbox to Xbox to transfer files or to play multi-player (Internet is not required to FTP/transfer files) If you need further assistance on options 1, 2 & 3 visit the tutorial from xbox-hq.com on or Option #4 - Make a Disc: You may be able to create a disc with the files you want to transfer. The Xbox is capable of ripping files from the disc to the hard drive. Your Xbox may look the same on the outside but it all depends on the type of DVD drive you have inside your Xbox.
There are three types of DVD drives each with its share of pros and cons, Philips, Thompson and Samsung. CD-RW is recommended, it is the best recognized throughout all three drives.
Thomson Drive: Will not read CD-R Will only read some (generally expensive media) CD-RW Reads all DVD-R/DVD-RW Reads all DVD+R/DVD+RW Philips Drive: May or may not read CD-R (my Xbox has a Philips drive and reads a music CD that was burned on CD-R) Will read some (generally expensive media) CD-RW Reads all DVD-R/DVD-RW Does not read DVD+R/DVD+RW Samsung Drive: Reads all CD-R and CD-RW Reads all DVD-R/DVD-RW Will not read DVD+R/CD+RW Option #5 - Wired Xbox, Wireless Apple iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad) This option should be a last resort since it's for the more computer savvy. It does not require a computer but it still requires a router/modem that gives out wireless/Wi-Fi signal. It's similar to option #2. Here's the for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users. Download FTP Program FTP (File Transfer Protocol): FTP is what's used to transfer files between a computer and the Xbox. The FTP program is required to install programs, apps on to the Xbox. The Xbox homebrew apps/emulators install automatically when transferred.internet is not required to FTP Note: transferring an original Xbox game ISO cannot be done via FTP program.
It must be done through dedicated programs. Windows users use and Mac users use. FTP for Windows (choose one). FTP for Mac (choose one). FTP for Linux i.e. Ubuntu.If these links expire then Google search the program name or search for it at Using FTP Program Below are the settings used on an Xbox console.
Java -jar squirrel-sql.jar. Just remember that when executing the jar file directly you don't use your current class path ($CLASSPATH on Unix or%CLASSPATH% on Windows) so if you have your JDBC drivers in your class path then SQuirreL won't see them. See The Driver for more information. Some people have reported. This patch adds ability to auto download JDBC driver. Available drivers are stored in xml file - available_drivers_list.xml. It should be in the HOME/.squirrel-sql folder. Icon should be put into sql12/app/src/main/resources/net/sourceforge/squirrel_sql/client/resources/images folder. Squirrel jdbc driver download.
The Xbox IP address looks similar to 192.168.#.#, only the last two digits are the ones that usually differ. Every Xbox has a different IP address. Whether you're using UnleashX or EvolutionX dashboard you should see you IP address right on the dashboard, in the video above EvolutonX dashboard is being used. If you're using UnleashX then the IP address will show up at the bottom right corner. If you're still having trouble locating your IP address, open us your Xbox dashboard (unleashx/evolutionx), select settings and find the IP address under network configuration. On the Xbox under Network Settings change the Type to DHCP (as opposed to static).
In the Xbox settings the IP is listed two times, make sure both IP addresses match. Watch the video above.Make sure when transferring an emulator file to the Xbox that the folder is already unzipped, then create a ROMs folder inside that emulator folder. The setup should look something like this for each emulator you install Xbox E:/Emulators/'your emulator'/'roms'. Unzip/Extract Folder To extract simply means to release the files that are inside of the zipped/compressed folder. Emulators must be extracted/unzipped before being transferred to the Xbox. Emulators are often downloaded as zipped or compressed files, you can extract them with a program such as.
Emulators Emulators are more or less the program versions of a video game system. To play a ROM you must have the appropriate emulator installed on the Xbox. Usually, when emulators are downloaded they come in a zip folder.
You must extract the emulator folders before transferring them to the Xbox.Emulators can also be downloaded at or ROMs ROMs are the software version of a video game. To play ROMs you must have the appropriate emulator installed on the Xbox. ROMs can easily be found with an internet search. When you find and download the ROM file that you're looking for, place it inside the 'roms' folder within the emulator folder in your Xbox file system. Create a 'roms' folder if it's not already in the emulator folder.if a ROM comes zipped its usually okay, if it does not work then extract/unzip the ROM file and make another attempt. Xbox Media Center / Hombrew Apps / Utilities Homebrew apps or utilities refers to programs that run on a modded original Xbox. Xbox Media Center is in fact a homebrew app and one of the best.
Below are the links to download Xbox Media Center.Xbox Media Center, XBMC and XBMC4Xbox are the same program, XBMC4Xbox is now the official name. When Xbox Media Center is finally installed you will be able to stream content to the Xbox. Here is a on connecting the computer and the Xbox to the same network to be able to stream videos, music and photos. Take note, the later versions of Xbox Media Center do not need to use the steps 4 & 5. Can i get a driver s license with one eye.
There is also a you may find helpful. How to Transfer Original Xbox Games Even though FTP is involved, transferring original Xbox game in (file format i.e.
ISO) is not like transferring Emulators. Trying to transfer the game like an emulator or program will not work. To transfer you must be on the default softmod dashboard i.e. EvolutionX or UnleashX, the game transfer will not work while on another dashboard such as XBMC.
If you want to return to the softmod dashboard from XBMC then simply look in XBMC settings and find the files manager. The files manager will allow you to see all the files on the original Xbox. Scroll to E: dashboards and select the dashboard. Windows (PC) users use to transfer original Xbox games to the Xbox. Mac OS X users use to transfer original Xbox games to the Xbox. When Xbox Media Center (XBMC) is finally installed you will be able to stream content to the Xbox. Here is a on connecting the computer and the Xbox to the same network to be able to stream videos, music and photos.
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Take note, the later versions of Xbox Media Center (XBMC) do not need to use the steps 4 & 5. There is also a you may find helpful. Xbox Linux Project & XDSL (xbox damn small linux) Xbox Linux Project is a project for XDSL (xbox damn small linux) on your softmodded Xbox via burning the ISO file onto a disc or FTP. XDSL is one of the most popular Linux operating systems for the original Xbox. It will allow you to browse the web and do common computer tasks on your original Xbox. Tutorial: How To: Upgrade Original Xbox Hard Drive (HDD) The original Xbox has an 8GB stock hard drive. However, a softmodded Xbox can only use a bit more than 4.5GB, the other memory is used to run the Xbox properly.
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Below we provide a tutorial to upgrade your original Xbox HDD.