There are five primary methods for modding your console. For software modifications, you can choose between the ENDGAME exploit, a game save exploit, or the hotswap method. For hardware mods, you have the option of installing a modchip or manually flashing the TSOP. Consider the following points to determine which approach suits your needs:
- The ENDGAME exploit, using the Xbox Softmodding Tool, is the easiest and safest option. You’ll need an Xbox to USB-Female adapter and either a flash drive, Android device, or a memory card loaded with the save file from a modded console.
- The game save exploit is an older method and requires one of four specific games, an Xbox to USB-Female adapter, and either a flash drive or Android device.
- The hotswap method only requires a PC with an IDE port, but it poses a risk of damaging your PC or Xbox components. It’s considered outdated, and using an exploit is generally recommended.
- Some modchips can be installed without soldering, and different modchips are compatible with different motherboard revisions.
- TSOP flashing can be done by soldering and using a DVD-R, or through an exploit or already installed softmod. Note that TSOP flashing is not possible on revision 1.6 motherboards.
- If your HDD is broken and you haven’t previously exploited the console to obtain a copy of the EEPROM, you can use an EEPROM recovery method to retrieve the HDD key and rebuild the hard drive. Alternatively, hard-modding the console can eliminate the need for a locked hard drive altogether.
- ENDGAME (Softmod)
- GAME SAVE EXPLOIT (Softmod)
- HOTSWAPPING (Softmod)
- TSOP FLASHING (Hardmod)
