confused newbie need all the help possible

Fields7 · 01-01-2007, 9:08 PM

Guys this thing about XBMC is confusing me and im no good with all this andcomputers and all that.

will i need XBMC if i want to play all dvd's and divx dvd's?

i dont understand how to back up the eeprom and install this

is there anyone that provides this service as i dont want to mess it up.

i have ordered a hdtv and would the ms advanced scart be good enough?

help much appreciated

scumball · 01-01-2007, 9:22 PM

If you are no good with computers and you have an off the shelf XBox but want to use it for DivX playback etc. then I would get it chipped and ask them to install XBMC as the dashboard.

Fields7 · 01-01-2007, 10:38 PM

well i dont have knowledge of hardware and things like that
my xbox still has warranty so dont want to get it chipped but im willing to have it soft modded so that i can change it back and also willing to pay if someone does it (anyone local to leicester?)

does xbmc need upgrading?

Fields7 · 01-01-2007, 11:31 PM

do i have to softmod it to play all video formats on the xbox?

scumball · 02-01-2007, 8:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huzi7

do i have to softmod it to play all video formats on the xbox?

Yes, you need to modify it somehow (soft or chip) to load XBMC onto the HDD. Put your name on the list for the forum softmod kit and read the instructions that are available for that particular kit. It's straightforward if you follow it properly....

Tejstar · 02-01-2007, 9:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huzi7

does xbmc need upgrading?

I only upgraded my XBMC recently after having my old version installed for a year. They recommend regular updates but to be honest if it serves your function then there is no need.

If you are looking to softmod and do not feel confident in computers then I would sign up for the soft mod kit here - it is very straightforward.

Fields7 · 02-01-2007, 9:43 AM

cheers for the reply guys

ill sign up for that and the i have you guys to help me out if i do get stuck!!!

does the kit come with instructions?

scumball · 02-01-2007, 10:32 AM

As I said before...

Quote:

Originally Posted by scumball

Put your name on the list for the forum softmod kit and read the instructions that are available for that particular kit. It's straightforward if you follow it properly....

Fields7 · 02-01-2007, 10:35 AM

anyone willing to do it for me as im not confident enough? (ill pay you for the time)

i think ill get stuck when it comes to doing it and dont want to end up holding up the kit for everyone else

Fields7 · 02-01-2007, 4:26 PM

if anyone is near leicester and would help me do this, ill pay for the time if they want

cheers

scumball · 02-01-2007, 4:40 PM

huzi, it's easy. Just get everything you need from the following tutorial and follow it step by step. There's nothing to worry about.

Splinter Cell
Memory Card

If you send me a Memory Card I'll copy the saves for you...as will others probably.

Fields7 · 02-01-2007, 4:52 PM

ok mate

ill give it a go

wherabouts are you mate?

scumball · 02-01-2007, 4:55 PM

Location: Harrow - nowhere near Leicester but a memory card won't cost much to post. I'll throw in a AID 3.10 DVD for XBMC too.

Fields7 · 02-01-2007, 5:28 PM

no worries mate

i really appreciate your help