got an crystal xbox from friend
did managed to install xbmc on it as an app
but when i turn it on it goes into microsoft dash and the light is green. not the other default dash
i had to press eject button and power button for it to go into the other mod dash(evox:+392) and the light is amber
can some one comment what mod is this
thanks

It sounds as though it's chipped. The only way to know which chip is to open it up and take a look.

there is no way to tell without opening it
even with an ftp
it also has enigmah in it and i can change the settings to ntsc ,but i dont have any component cable
can i use the composite cable and get some hd ,i doubt it
can you tell me which component cable you recommend for hd
cant seem to get Monster GameLink 400 X
thanks

FTP might help you identify if it's chipped or softmodded, but in your case if you have to press two buttons to get the Xbox to boot to a modded dash then it's definitely chipped. You have to open it to see which chip.

Composite =/= HD, ever.

eBay has loads of original Xbox 1 component cables, e.g.:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Xbox-1-O...=item2319ee6d16
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KONIG-Component-...92#ht_963wt_895
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Xbox-Console...0#ht_903wt_1003
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Original...0#ht_1477wt_895

which one you recommend ,so that i can order ,from your experience
cheers

There's no need to quote an immediately preceding post.....

The original MS dongle would be the one to go for, or the Konig.

the ms dongle doesnt come with the cables ,
wehre to buy the cables and would it effect the quality of the pics
your comments please

Yes. It makes the pictures 100 times worse. That's why every component connected DVD player was designed that way - to deliberately make the picture rubbish so you'd buy Blu-Ray when they eventually invented it.

You buy the cables where you buy all other PC and video cables - Amazon, eBay, local PC and electronics stores.

can you recommend some qulaity component to component cable ,and where to buy them
the guy who is selling the xbox hd pack says he sells them but can seem to find them
thanks

ive ordered The original MS dongle ,
can you recommend any links to the component to component cables
have got some red,white and yellow lying around at home ,can they be used
i think they are the composite ones
your expert comments
thanks

ordered a gold plated high quality component to component cable
connected to my ms hd av connector
now getting 720p
i can put this to 1080i but in the turtorial it says that i should use 720p
the picture is very sharp and crisp on my sony full hd
whats the best setting to get the most out of this set up
thanks heimdall for your help

ordered a gold plated high quality component to component cable
connected to my ms hd av connector
now getting 720p
i can put this to 1080i but in the turtorial it says that i should use 720p
the picture is very sharp and crisp on my sony full hd
whats the best setting to get the most out of this set up
thanks heimdall for your help

720p is generally considered the best compromise with an Xbox 1. 1080i can be choppy and give you dropped frames, because the hardware just can't cope with 1080i.

done 720p setting on xbox 1
and the picture is amazing
thanks