Fan Mod
Fan Mod
Modding the Xbox 360
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Modding the Xbox 360
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Modifying your Xbox 360, or “modding,†is a common hobby among gamers with a passion for customization. There are many ways to change the Xbox 360 gaming experience. Some of these are superficial, like changing the console’s appearance, and others are more significant and can completely alter the functioning of the system. Novice modders can get help on the web from sites like www.llama.com, which offers great tutorials. Once you know the basics, it is easy to start developing even more mod ideas.
Some of the most difficult modifications to the Xbox 360 involve changing the console’s hardware. With the right tools and skills, you can add additional RAM, cooling devices, and much more. The cooling device option is quite popular since the Xbox 360 is known to generate a lot of heat. Installing a high-speed air cooler helps prevent problems caused by overheating. Some fan mods even include an exterior display to monitor heat output. Some modders also install special chips to allow the Xbox to read custom games not created for the console. This is especially useful for people who want to play burned copies of games.
Another popular change is to add additional storage space to the Xbox 36 console. This can be easily done using a USB 2.0 external Hard Drive. The Xbox 360 already supports removable USB devices. This makes adding this mod even easier, and step by step instructions are available online. In addition to providing you extra capacity, this mod also allows you to add music and video files not supported by Microsoft’s hardware. The Xbox 360 will only accept files downloaded from Xbox Live or ripped from a music CD. However, with this mod, you can add mp3 music files and other unsupported types to your game play experience.
You can modify the exterior of your Xbox 360 as well. The first step is to remove the hardware from the case. Then, the case itself can be custom cut and designed. The hardware is then returned, creating a new look. Some modders also add colored lights to the inside the casing. This creates a unique glowing effect. You can even set the lights to flash and change colors as you see fit. The casing on the Xbox 360 controller can also be modified with custom facing kits and colored lights. Some more extreme controller modifications change button functioning and positions. This can make controllers more adaptable for specific types of game play, such as first person shooters.
Xbox 360 mods can range from simple decals added to the console to completely rewiring the entire system. In fact, perhaps the most extreme mod out there is one created by Ben Hackerdon. Hackerdon successfully converted his Xbox 360 into a laptop. To do this, Hackerdon created a custom casing for the Xbox 360 and laptop screen attachment. He even added Wi-Fi connections and modified the power supply to suit his new machine.
All forms of modding have risks. The key is to know what you are doing and be extremely careful. If you are concerned, you can purchase pre-crafted mod kits to make your task easier. Various dealers sell these products online. Finally, it is important to note that modifying anything except the outside casing of the Xbox 360 is not permitted by Microsoft. So, you could get in trouble if you try to make your modding hobby into a business. Also, modding will void any warranty you have on your Xbox 360. However, as long as you accept the risks, the rewards of modding can be quite appealing. If done correctly, mods are a great way to improve upon your gaming experience.
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About the Author
Justin Mongiardo
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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