Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
29 used & new from £4.49
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Black Art of Xbox Mods
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book

The Black Art of Xbox Mods (Paperback)

by Jonathan Harbour (Author) "The Xbox is the most powerful video game console ever designed and remains the reigning champ of the specs three years after it was first..." (more)
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
RRP: £17.99
Price: £13.49 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £4.50 (25%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, July 14? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
18 new from £11.93 11 used from £4.49

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering by Andrew "Bunnie" Huang

The Black Art of Xbox Mods + Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering
Price For Both: £33.48

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Game Console Hacking: Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Atari & Gamepark 32: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Game Boy, Atari, Sega

Game Console Hacking: Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Atari & Gamepark 32: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Game Boy, Atari, Sega

by Joe Grand
Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering

Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering

by Andrew "Bunnie" Huang
3.8 out of 5 stars (4)  £19.99
Battery Service Tool Standard / Slimline (PSP)

Battery Service Tool Standard / Slimline (PSP)

4.4 out of 5 stars (16)  £9.46
Xbox 360 Wired Controller for WINDOWS PC

Xbox 360 Wired Controller for WINDOWS PC

4.6 out of 5 stars (38)  £17.99
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Sams (13 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0672326833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0672326837
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 526,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #13 in  Books > Computing & Internet > PC & Video Games > Hardware
    #48 in  Books > Computing & Internet > Hardware > Upgrading & Repairs

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

  • See Complete Table of Contents

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Skinit™ Xbox 360 Skins
   www.Skinit.com    Your Xbox 360 Will Look Awesome with Customizable Design Skins! 
Blackart
   www.AllPosters.co.uk    Choose from over 500,000 Prints at the World's Largest Print Store! 
Xbox 360 Mods
   www.xboxmod.co.uk    DVD Drive flashing, extra cooling. Stop 3RLOD (3 red lights of death) 
  
 

Product Description

Product Description

The Xbox is an exciting and fun video game console - but that's only half the story. Inside the case, Microsoft placed a customized PC that you can push well past the limits of Halo and NBA Live. In The Black Art of the Xbox Mods, gamer, programmer and midnight hacker Jonathan Harbour show you how to crack the case, strip your Xbox down to the motherboard, and take control from the inside out.

When you're finished, you'll know how to install a mod chip, boot up in a new operating system, and run cool third-party software. You'll also learn how to trick out your Xbox with case mods, glowing lights and other features to let the world know your Xbox has come a long way since you brought it home from the superstore.

With hundreds of pictures and step-by-step instructions, The Black Art of the Xbox Mods isn't for the faint of heart. But, if you want a 300GB Xbox that plays CDs, DVDs, and glows like an alien spacecraft, then this is the book for you.



From the Back Cover

The Xbox is an exciting and fun video game console - but that's only half the story. Inside the case, Microsoft placed a customized PC that you can push well past the limits of Halo and NBA Live. In The Black Art of the Xbox Mods, gamer, programmer and midnight hacker Jonathan Harbour show you how to crack the case, strip your Xbox down to the motherboard, and take control from the inside out.

When you're finished, you'll know how to install a mod chip, boot up in a new operating system, and run cool third-party software. You'll also learn how to trick out your Xbox with case mods, glowing lights and other features to let the world know your Xbox has come a long way since you brought it home from the superstore.

With hundreds of pictures and step-by-step instructions, The Black Art of the Xbox Mods isn't for the faint of heart. But, if you want a 300GB Xbox that plays CDs, DVDs, and glows like an alien spacecraft, then this is the book for you.



See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
The Xbox is the most powerful video game console ever designed and remains the reigning champ of the specs three years after it was first introduced to the public (see Figure 1.1). Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
xbox game guide

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent step by step guide, 25 Aug 2005
By C. Verspeak "f*" (London) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)      
I've had an Xbox for a few years now and love my little black box. But, with Xobx 360 out soon, the question arises, what will become of my original machine?

Like you, I've heard of mod-chips, although they always seem to be spoken of in hushed tones on the forums I frequent due to M$'s hostility towards them. A bit of research on the web shows there are chips available for sale that bypass the M$ BIOS and allow you to use your Xbox like a PC (cos that's what it actually is, a PC optimised for games). Some sites also give instructions on how to install the things. But many of them are heavy on jargon. Its almost as if the writers assume you have actually done all this before. What if you're a (takes a deep breath and looks around to see who's watching) 'noob' to modding?

This book is refreshingly different. While the author does appear to assume you are new to hardware mods, he doesn't write as if its a bad thing at all. Instead his book opens up modding your box as a doorway into a whole new realm of possibilities.

Included are step by step instructions for: Opening your Xbox, including the type of tools you will need and safety precautions. What a MOD chip is and how to fit one (this section does focus on the Xenium chip, but gives enough detail that you could fit any other chip instead). How to install a BIOS and step by step instructions for three dashboards (Avalaunch, EvoX, and Xbox Media Centre). How to select and fit a new hard drive, including transferring your data from your old drive. How to pimp your Xbox with LEDs and cold cathodes.

There are LOADS of pictures for every process too, so you shouldn't be getting lost halfway through an operation.

There is only a little jargon in the chapters dealing with adding software such as BIOS to your modded box. But not so much you can't figure out what you actually have to do, perhaps with some Wikipedia help.

This is a guide to technical procedures like I would write it - clear language, no assumption of previous experience in the field, enthusiastic and well illustrated. you might be able to get a lot of this info on some form on the net, but it won't be from a single source, nor will it be as easy to read and understand.

It so good you will probably become a mod addict, unable to find enough lights and parts for your rejuvenated box. When Xbox 360 comes out, I'll be using this book to convert my old console into a 300GB media server. With flashing lights.

Its so good I'll be looking out for any more manuals by the same author for Xbox 360.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3.0 out of 5 stars Good...but outdated, 30 May 2009
Unfortunately for the author (but great for the rest of us) xbox hacking has progressed far beyond mod-chips. You can run it as a PC without even opening the box, and for a full 'hardware hack' only two pins need soldering, no mod chip required.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Make A Wish

Get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List Make sure you always get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List.

›More info on Wish Lists

  

We've Got Converse

Converse
Stock up on your favourite styles with great deals on Converse shoes.

›Shop Converse

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (74)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (464)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (165)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (81)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates