Modding Xbox 360s -- who here has done this?

[Tasaio]

For those unaware, the 360 has caused some controversy. Numerous boxes (I'm talking 30% of all units sold) do not work at all! (!!!!)

Mine, unfortunately, was among those 30%.

I returned it, and this new model works fine. No problems for over a week.

Now, the thing is, I want to take my Xbox apart and mod it. There are tons of advantages to doing this, not the least of which is learning how things work.

Opening up the box will void my warrenty, however.

...and so we come to my dilemma. To open or not to open? Should I take the risk or not?

What's your advice?

[jamestl2]

Was one of the reasons you wanted an xbox to play with mods? If so, then I say go ahead. But then again, you are dealing with a *Microsoft* product here.

[Tasaio]

Originally Posted by jamestl2

Was one of the reasons you wanted an xbox to play with mods? If so, then I say go ahead. But then again, you are dealing with a *Microsoft* product here.

Yes, that was why I got it. My concern is, will modding my 360 cause it to die out earlier?

I think I'm going to go ahead and take the risk, though.

[Caveman Joe]

Chip that puppy! The benefits far outweigh the risks.

[jamestl2]

Also be careful not to get banned on xbox live for using a modded xbox.

[Tasaio]

Question:

Should I flash the drive myself, or use a modchip like the following:

blaster 360 by team xecuter firmware flasher updater