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You really can't hurt anything by tuning switches on or off. Basically, 3 of the switches are for bios and 4th is to turn off chip. The bios ones may boot to different dashes or maybe one is set with the original XB dash. Or maybe a large bios was made and uses 2 or 3 banks(switches). Anyways, switch away.
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So I bought an already modded Xbox from Goodwill recently. It boots up in Evolution dashboard just fine, and will play retail games just fine (and the burned copy of some college football game that came with it in the drive already).
I'm looking to get some component cables for the system, so I can play my games I just bought in a higher resolution. But it seems I need to go to the MS Dashboard to change the resolution it's outputting. (No option to do so in Evolution)
When I click on MS Dashboard, it cycles, but comes back to Evolution. I'm assuming this is because the dipswitches on the external PCB board obviously have the modchip still on. How do I turn it off so I can go to the main MS dash? I'm not really too keen on these sort of mods, and just want to play retail games on the thing (only cost 9 bucks, which is why I picked up the system). But I obviously don't want to accidentally reflash the thing or something, and kill the system. It's in nice physical condition, and the disc drive is as smooth as butter. I don't want to trash it by just flipping switches willy nilly.
Right now the four dips are in the following order
1_____2_____3_____4
ON__OFF___ON___OFF
Thanks for the help in advance. Hopefully someone still knows how these silly things work.
I think 4 is to turn modchip on/off. BUT, if the hard drive isn't "locked" to the motherboard, then turning off the modchip will give you an error when you go to boot to original xbox dash. If there is a way to browse the hard drive(should be thru Evo dashboard) find the original xbox dash .exe and try to start it from there.
With all that being said, I really see no point in you using the xbox without the mod chip on. On the Evo dash, you should be able to switch video output. You can still play retail games and the chances of you screwing up the mod are 0% if you don't go dicking around with files.
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The reisistance of the laser may need adjusted. You can disassemble the drive portion, and IIRC, there is a pot on the bottom that you can adjust. You may have to try it clockwise or counter clockwise until it works. DON'T turn it too much either way. Did this on a few back in the day and always had success
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And there it is! 2 of this sites biggest Halo fans both saying this is garbage. Because it is.
343 took the easy way out of everything in this game. Major Havoc touched on the friendly AI being horrible and I'll go a step further and say this is the first Halo game to have horrible enemy AI. After a decade and a half of fighting enemies that thought and reacted, we now have 16 bit era difficulty in a game, what 343 did for difficulties, like Legendary, was simply crank the enemies up and dumb you down. Pathetic.
The levels were a cheap thing too. Make them huge, give multiple attack approaches, but make them bland. I can't really remember too many of them at all, but I can clearly remember almost all of Halo 2 from the very first time I played it. And 3. And Reach.
I've said it before over the years that the Halo series was great because what it did, it did great. Maybe never cutting edge, maybe not difficult gameplay, maybe not THE multiplayer game to play, but solid graphics, solid story, solid charachters, solid mechanics, solid multiplayer. It never took itself seriously, kept things fun, and always was an enjoyable adventure. 343, within 2 releases, stripped every single shred of what Halo was away. About 15 years of awesome, killed in 3.
I get why Bungie wanted to leave and do other things, namely Destiny. It ended up being about the most dull game I've ever seen. I was under the impression that many stayed back from Bungie, to work within 343. Since 343 took over, it's been a downhill slide. Can't help but think that Bungie of old had a definite magic within the team....split that up and things end up really mundane at best for everyone.
Good news though is I'll be calling MS in the next day or 2 and getting a refund for 1 of my copies. If I can't play it, not eating the cost.
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So, I tried to play through the campaign again today, co-op. The lag issues which make it toally unplayable are still present. It appears to mainly affect Time Warner customers. MS is aware of the issues, 343 is aware, and TWC is aware. Yet, none of them are going to correct the issue. So, basically, I purchased a second Xbox One, 2 copies of the game, and set everything up for a game that I simply cannot play online....but with no option to play local or split screen has been eliminated for super awesome 60 fps....I'm stuck with an unplayable game. I can't play this "great" co op squad based game with anyone because of the lag issues...so I can play my version of killer squad based gameplay..... alone. And multiplayer....forget about it.
I didn't metion these issues in my original post because, I had figured that being the issues were widespread and very well known, they would be resolved.
Good news is, the game sucks, so I'm not really that torn up. I don't feel like I'm missing anything. But, I'm not thrilled dropping all of that cash for nothing useful. I am currently going thru co-op campaign on Reach and remembering how awesome Bungie was and how great Halo used to be. Next up will be Halo 3.
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Finished it today. Without a doubt, the weakest game in the Halo series.
Story was ok...nothing unexpected and nothing too memorable for me.Graphics were excellent. the Team mechanic was pointless and obviously thrown into the game to tell a mediocre story only. I never once bothered to reivive them when they were down because, why bother? Too much chatter throughout the game between squad mates....and for no good reason. Vehicles were put in just to say they were there because every other game in the series has had them. Weapons were ok, and new abilities were somewhat useful.
343 overall has done not very well (to me anyways) since taking over. Most noticable changes they have made that seem to be getting worse is creating a "me too" game. Taking popular elements from COD and Battlefield, and tossing them into the Halo universe. I can't think of anything they have..ahem "added" in Halo 4 or 5 that made anything better or more enjoyable. It appears that having fun playing games has taken a backseat to being forced to be competitive and serious at all times. Looking at the multiplayer aspect alone and the punishments for not playing like a bro dude and win win win, it's not enticing at all to even want to casually play any matches. But, it has sold well so far and just like Michael Bays complete destruction of Transformers, the big sales numbers and dollars give the creators the sign of a job well done when in reality, shits just expensive and many people are simply curious.
I will say that 343 did say that running the game at 60fps was most important and they clearly showed that it was. Too bad all of the things that always made Halo, well, Halo, were sacrificed for a pretty and smooth picture.
Quick edit. Just for this review that really sums up what I was trying to say....
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/29/halo-5-guardians-combat-devolved/
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They are. I may have one sitting here I can send you
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Both are not worth worrying about. Instead, you DO need to worry about a game shipping that actually works 100%. And I mean works without a day 1 patch, or 1st week patch, or 2 month patch or 6 month patch (great job 343
) or a.....I think you get the point.Then there's the whole online aspect working correctly too...
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Yup, she is great to deal with!
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Prices dropped. Good deal here! Save these from the dumpster!
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How much would it cost to ship the washer?
Make an offer!!
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Just like the title says, I am a douche but here's some cheap complete Playstation 2 games! $5 each, all of them for $35 shipped. All are in great shape with little to no scratches. If you need more info or pics, let me know. I'll do shipping for 1 game at $3, 2 or more at $5.50 Priority.
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Bump. Updated new prices. Open to reasonable offers. The more you buy the better the deal.
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I have 3 of the wrestling games CIB in nice condition. If interested, PM me.
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Bump, brand new games, opened complte games, wico controller added
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Bruce is awesome! Sold him some Legos. He paid quick and is great to talk to!
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Bump! List updated.....Make reasonable offers
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Ok, had to update the title as I found more games. I will up date with pictures and prices as I go. Shipping is $6.50 to the US only, Really don't wanna ship over water but just ask. I'm not very descriptive so please ask for any specifics. If you want insurance over $50, you pay for it. Open to reasonable offers
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Qix - $10.00 See pics, creased
Pengo - $25.00 Slight lower creases on front
Gremlins - $35.00
River Raid - $15.00
Opened complete to my knowledge:
Popeye - $25.00
Kaboom - $10.00
Keystone Kapers - $20.00. I opened this back in the day. The instructions say Colecovision on them. Got me.
Decathalon - $8.00
Space Shuttle - $5.00. Box is BEAT. Has 1 overlay not pictured.
Star Wars The Arcade Game - $20.00 Instructions are written on the back of booklet.
Wico controller and Y cable - $40.00 SoldLoose:
Quest for Quintana Roo - $30.00
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Nope sorry, it sold. All I have left is whats listed. Make you a good deal.
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Xbit Dipswitch Help
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You would need to turn switches off before turning system on. Like I said before, I am pretty sure switch 4 is to turn mod chip off. Let me know what ya find.