Xbox Newbie Mod Questions?

[Susan]

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.xbox (More info?)

I have a factory sealed refurbished Xbox manufactured 7-10-04 on hold.
Over the phone I could not learn what version it actually is or if it
matters except the manufacture date.

As far as what mods I buy and install myself, is there anything in
particular I _need_ to be aware of as to what version Xbox I buy?

Any reservations on buying a refurbished unit as opposed to a brand new
one? Since I am modding it, warranty differences are not an issue.

At this point in time I would like to use the Xbox to play DVD movies.
Will what mod chip I get affect playing a DVD movie?

Is there a definitive Xbox mod forum or newsgroup to consider beyond this
newsgroup?

Thanks. Right now I feel like I am in to big a hurry to do this and should
pass on this particular one and wait and learn some more details.

 

[Mike]

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.xbox (More info?)

most likely a 1.6
www.xbox-scene.com
doesn't matter if you take that one or wait, you will most likely end up
with a 1.6
if you bought a used one, you could get anything


"Susan" <UCE@null.invalid> wrote in message
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>I have a factory sealed refurbished Xbox manufactured 7-10-04 on hold.
> Over the phone I could not learn what version it actually is or if it
> matters except the manufacture date.
>
> As far as what mods I buy and install myself, is there anything in
> particular I _need_ to be aware of as to what version Xbox I buy?
>
> Any reservations on buying a refurbished unit as opposed to a brand new
> one? Since I am modding it, warranty differences are not an issue.
>
> At this point in time I would like to use the Xbox to play DVD movies.
> Will what mod chip I get affect playing a DVD movie?
>
> Is there a definitive Xbox mod forum or newsgroup to consider beyond this
> newsgroup?
>
> Thanks. Right now I feel like I am in to big a hurry to do this and
> should
> pass on this particular one and wait and learn some more details.