This is the 3rd and FINAL part of this mod. Part III will show you how to wire up the switch panel and put everything from Part I and Part II together. Then everything is “crammed” inside the 8″x6″x3″ Project Enclosure. Soon you’ll be able to play some of the greatest games ever, just as you remember them!
Part II of the NES Controller to Xbox Mod will cover how to prepare the Mad Catz Official Gamepad Pro 400 Series - Pro Series Xbox Controller as the control unit of this mod. All of the button presses made on the NES controller will be routed through the Xbox controller’s PCB and into the Xbox for a responsive and simple hookup.
Since wiring an NES Controller for use on an Xbox is a fairly complex mod, I’ve decided to break this article into 3 parts to simplify the process and give you time to shop for the tools/parts you’ll need. Part I of How To: NES Controller to Xbox Mod will show you how to prepare the NES Controller for use on the Xbox. This article includes complete descriptions, an easy to follow wiring diagram, and a break down of all the tools you will need (for the entire mod).
Those of you who are familiar with XBConnect (a free online gaming service similar to that of Xbox Live) should already have an idea of how to setup a game as host, but if you don’t, Shaby has compiled a great tutorial showing just that. You will learn how to utilize a D-Link router as a host on XBConnect complete with screenshots. If you own another brand of router this article may possibly help you work through its settings as well.
This hack / mod shows you how to create a USB adapter that can plug into the expansion slot of your Xbox controller. Among other things, this allows you to easily use off the shelf USB flash drives as a memory card to save Xbox content / game saves. A big thanks to Mike Chambers for sharing all his hard work! Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re having problems finding software to run on your modded Xbox this guide is just for you. By using a service called Xbins you will have all the Media Players, Emulators, File Managers, Dashboards, etc. that you could ever want!
Now that most of you have modded your Xboxes you must be wondering what to do next. Well before you can do much more you need to learn how to FTP to your Xbox.. So, in this article I will break down the steps involved in FTPing to your Xbox.
Now you will no longer have to buy a modchip, grab a screwdriver, and heat up a soldering iron to mod your Xbox. No, my friend, welcome to the world of Softmodding. Softmodding the Xbox will either prove to be extremely simple or one of the most frustrating processes imaginable depending on your attention to detail. As you may have read previously, I softmodded my Xbox with no problems, and I have since upgraded the Hard Drive with ease. The only difficulty I faced was the fact that it was possible for to me to ruin a priceless gaming gem in one simple process, only to be faced with the dreaded “$150.00 Oversized Paperweight.” A scary moment indeed. Now, Althack will show you how to Softmod your Xbox with a Precise Tutorial and far less worry.
