Xbox 360 price crash - help needed

**Self Abuser** · 12-11-08, 10:22 AM

Hi guys.

I want to buy an Xbox 360 now that the price has dropped and was hoping someone might be able to help out a newbie?

I need to know if I buy the 60gb pro pack bundle what I need to look out for; Can I still upgrade the firmware? What DVD drive do I need to avoid? They said I could check what DVD drive it had before I bought it.

Is there anything else I need to know? Has anyone seen any better deals?

The deal i was emailed is $399 from GAME with Kung Fu Panda, Lego Indiana Jones and Fable 2 or Gears of war 2. Eb said they would match it but not beat it.

Thanks.

**alphredo** · 12-11-08, 10:52 AM

avoid the lite-on drives, drive trey looks the same as benq but you can tell by looking through a hole under the faceplace where the drive is.
white wires = benq
yellow wires = liteon

most new packs have lite-on drives so good luck.

**Self Abuser** · 12-11-08, 10:56 AM

Thanks mate.

I just found out that the deal is only for today. I rang JB to see if they would match it as they are closer to me. After being on hold for 5 minutes while the staff member spoke to the manager they were magically out of stock of all their XBOX 360's.

**alphredo** · 12-11-08, 05:49 PM

how`d u go?

**Self Abuser** · 13-11-08, 08:44 AM

I ended up getting the 60gb pro pack from EB and got them to match the GAME deal. I also got them to sell me a wireless black controller for $50. GAME refused to match that deal.

I got Indiana Jones Lego and Kung Fu Panda and kept both as they would only offer me $7 store credit each. I traded Gears of War 2 straight back to them for $87 store credit and used that store credit to buy the extra controller. in the end I paid $399 and still have a $37 gift card.

They let me check which drive was in the machine but I couldn't find any coloured wires under the faceplate. I got them to power up the machine for me so that I could look at the shape of the drive tray. I assume I either got a Benq or Liteon.

Can someone please teach me how to find where the coloured wires are? I can still take it back if it is a Liteon and look through the other machines.

The staff member I dealt with at EB was very helpful and a true professional.

**alphredo** · 13-11-08, 10:14 AM

you have too look through a hole, somtimes u may need too shine a light in.

**Ljay** · 17-11-08, 10:33 PM

Look at the manufacture date...its probably around September so its almost certain to be a Lite-ON!

**Self Abuser** · 18-11-08, 08:24 AM

^^^
Thanks for the help. The 360 is so confusing for a newbie, I thought the messiah chip was confusing enough back in the day.

The manufacture date was only 2 months ago. I have already bought another machine.

**nsdn** · 19-11-08, 09:32 PM

LOL, if its beyond April this year then it IS a liteon.

That said I think I have a few halo 3 eds still....sept 2007ish

**kwacka** · 21-11-08, 03:41 AM

who cares if it's liteon, they are just as easy to crack. all you
need is xtractor360, a spare drive pref a benq off ebay for $50.00
and use dvdkey32, only takes 30 mins from the time you start
pulling the box down.

**alphredo** · 21-11-08, 03:44 AM

dont you need a special serial cable and soldering skills? , if theres a new method out which doesnt require the above can you post a link too a tutorial please.

**shai12** · 21-11-08, 10:03 AM

benq off Ebay please tell me where and a tutorial will be good as I'm in the process of building a LVTTL-RS232 converter and if there is a easier way please do tell

**ben10** · 21-11-08, 11:49 AM

grab the '360 Xtractor Lite-On Tool Kit' off modsupplier and get all your tuts and files here:
360 Xtractor By Maximus :: Official HomePage

**kwacka** · 23-11-08, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphredo

dont you need a special serial cable and soldering skills? , if theres a new method out which doesnt require the above can you post a link too a tutorial please.

answer to your question is NO and NO. all you need is a db9 serial cable,
and the soldering is not difficult, however there is a new method out now
which completely eliminates soldering altogether. If you use the spear360
with the xtractor360 no soldering is required, I know coz I got one.
.
Here is the link to the products and all the files you need to do it
yourself Red Box Modds

**Ljay** · 24-11-08, 06:01 PM

I'd rather solder 2 easy points than having to hold a probe...suppose its ok for people that cannot solder, but just an extra cost really.

**shai12** · 24-11-08, 06:04 PM

Yeh I built a extractor for around $12

12-11-08, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Self Abuser Junior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 4:07:16	Xbox 360 price crash - help needed Hi guys. I want to buy an Xbox 360 now that the price has dropped and was hoping someone might be able to help out a newbie? I need to know if I buy the 60gb pro pack bundle what I need to look out for; Can I still upgrade the firmware? What DVD drive do I need to avoid? They said I could check what DVD drive it had before I bought it. Is there anything else I need to know? Has anyone seen any better deals? The deal i was emailed is $399 from GAME with Kung Fu Panda, Lego Indiana Jones and Fable 2 or Gears of war 2. Eb said they would match it but not beat it. Thanks.

17-11-08, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ljay Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 135 Spent time on board: 20:52:44	Look at the manufacture date...its probably around September so its almost certain to be a Lite-ON! __________________ PS2,PSP,Gamecube,Wii,Xbox,Xbox360 Console Mods & Repairs. All work done by qualified Technician.Free Quotes. Email: precision_mods@hotmail.com Ph:0407-833360

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nsdn www.modspace.com.au iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 127 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 22:36:49	LOL, if its beyond April this year then it IS a liteon. That said I think I have a few halo 3 eds still....sept 2007ish __________________ PS2 & PSP, Nintendo Wii, Xbox and Xbox 360 Repairs and Modifications. High Definition Media Players 1080P NMT Call Craig on 0406 650 289 or visit my website at www.modspace.com.au Life time Warranty on all Chips and Workmanship

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Ljay Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 135 Spent time on board: 20:52:44	I'd rather solder 2 easy points than having to hold a probe...suppose its ok for people that cannot solder, but just an extra cost really. __________________ PS2,PSP,Gamecube,Wii,Xbox,Xbox360 Console Mods & Repairs. All work done by qualified Technician.Free Quotes. Email: precision_mods@hotmail.com Ph:0407-833360

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12-11-08, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
alphredo Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 247 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 13:34:23	avoid the lite-on drives, drive trey looks the same as benq but you can tell by looking through a hole under the faceplace where the drive is. white wires = benq yellow wires = liteon most new packs have lite-on drives so good luck.

12-11-08, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Self Abuser Junior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 4:07:16	Thanks mate. I just found out that the deal is only for today. I rang JB to see if they would match it as they are closer to me. After being on hold for 5 minutes while the staff member spoke to the manager they were magically out of stock of all their XBOX 360's.

12-11-08, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
alphredo Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 247 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 13:34:23	how`d u go?

13-11-08, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Self Abuser Junior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 4:07:16	I ended up getting the 60gb pro pack from EB and got them to match the GAME deal. I also got them to sell me a wireless black controller for $50. GAME refused to match that deal. I got Indiana Jones Lego and Kung Fu Panda and kept both as they would only offer me $7 store credit each. I traded Gears of War 2 straight back to them for $87 store credit and used that store credit to buy the extra controller. in the end I paid $399 and still have a $37 gift card. They let me check which drive was in the machine but I couldn't find any coloured wires under the faceplate. I got them to power up the machine for me so that I could look at the shape of the drive tray. I assume I either got a Benq or Liteon. Can someone please teach me how to find where the coloured wires are? I can still take it back if it is a Liteon and look through the other machines. The staff member I dealt with at EB was very helpful and a true professional.

13-11-08, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
alphredo Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 247 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 13:34:23	you have too look through a hole, somtimes u may need too shine a light in.

18-11-08, 08:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Self Abuser Junior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 4:07:16	^^^ Thanks for the help. The 360 is so confusing for a newbie, I thought the messiah chip was confusing enough back in the day. The manufacture date was only 2 months ago. I have already bought another machine.

21-11-08, 03:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
kwacka Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Spent time on board: 8:36:19	who cares if it's liteon, they are just as easy to crack. all you need is xtractor360, a spare drive pref a benq off ebay for $50.00 and use dvdkey32, only takes 30 mins from the time you start pulling the box down.

21-11-08, 03:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
alphredo Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 247 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 13:34:23	dont you need a special serial cable and soldering skills? , if theres a new method out which doesnt require the above can you post a link too a tutorial please.

21-11-08, 10:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
shai12 Premium Member iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Gambier SA Posts: 320 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 6 Days and 12:20:35	benq off Ebay please tell me where and a tutorial will be good as I'm in the process of building a LVTTL-RS232 converter and if there is a easier way please do tell

21-11-08, 11:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
ben10 Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 123 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 3:44:36	grab the '360 Xtractor Lite-On Tool Kit' off modsupplier and get all your tuts and files here: 360 Xtractor By Maximus :: Official HomePage

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24-11-08, 06:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
shai12 Premium Member iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Gambier SA Posts: 320 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 6 Days and 12:20:35	Yeh I built a extractor for around $12