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Tutorial on an Xbox Softmod

The term "softmod" or software modification refers to any method that alters the standard use of the Xbox 360 gaming console without the use of a modification chip or mod chip. A software modification involves running software to trick the Xbox into using unsigned software code that allows it to run alternate dashboards and games. Although the process of software modification can become complex, a softmod of the Xbox is a fairly straightforward one.

Things You'll Need

Action Play for Xbox
Memory card
Memory card reader with USB cord
007 Agent Under Fire, Meccahsult or Splintercell game (contain necessary Linux installer)

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the memory card into the memory card reader, then plug the USB cord from the memory card reader into an available USB port on your computer. Open the memory card folder.
- 2
  Download and open the Action Play software on your computer (See Resources). The software folder will contain a Linux installer file.
- 3
  Drag-and-drop the Linux installer file into the memory card folder.
- 4
  Remove the memory card from the reader and insert it into the memory card slot in the front of the Xbox.
- 5
  Press the "Power" button off and then on again to restart your Xbox.
- 6
  Load one of your Linux installation-capable games into the game slot of the Xbox. The game will automatically load.
- 7
  Use the "Left/Right" and the "Up/down" arrow buttons on the Xbox remote to navigate through the default menu to "Run Linux," then press the "X" button to select it.
- 8
  Use the "Left/Right" and the "Up/down" arrow buttons to select the preferred language, then press the "X" button to select it.
- 9
  Select "NK patcher .06" when prompted on the next screen, then select option "Unleashedx" and press "X" to enter it, completing the process.

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