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PostConsole Modifications
by Orbital » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:02 pm

Hi all,
i decided to start this thread to show off some mods i did to my xbox and cube a few years back.

consider this a thread for any one that has done something similar, so they can show their mods off too, and to talk about electronic/mod related stuff.
first up - xbox (the dragon was painted by Green 'n00b' Gecko):
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and the cube

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:22 pm

yeah it really quite annoying, i should have installed a switch. i sold it on ebay for that exact reason :P

the xbox has an 80gb hdd, new fan, and new software installed.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Shadow » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:00 am

Your Xbox looks a bit like the Pokemon N64, was that intentional?

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Oh Teh Noes » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:56 am

I have to say, I don't like the look of the Xbox, but the Gamecube is very stylish.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:58 am

Shadow wrote:Your Xbox looks a bit like the Pokemon N64, was that intentional?


haha, i just looked at that n64, and the colour's are very similar, but no. i reckon it kind of looks like the swedish flag.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Green Gecko » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:17 am

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Both look really good in "RL" (the Xbox colours are a little off with the camera's flash), and I didn't really find the GC distracting.. It sold well for a GC on eBay though, about £35 or something wasn't it?

The blue light was better than orange that's for sure. Although it went well with the black GC.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Rax » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:43 am

Put some LEDs in my Xbox controllers, put an LED fan in the back of the box and upgraded some internal stuff. Have the pics on my home pc so Ill post em when I get home.

Planned to do much more but ran out of time and havent really had access to a proper work area since then. Its something Id like to do more but getting the space and time to do it is pretty tricky. I do have plans for my spare 360 but finding the time wont be easy.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:50 pm

Its something Id like to do more but getting the space and time to do it is pretty tricky

it is the time to find which is the hardest thing. with all of my work that i have done, i did it on a carpeted floor on the desk which im using now, with my pc and monitor (except the painting).
i have done some controller mods where you put LED's under the buttons, and that was the most fiddly and annoying (and quite difficult) mod i have ever done (except chipping a ps2).
It sold well for a GC on eBay though, about £35 or something wasn't it?

the game cube sold for about £50.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Turok » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:48 pm

What kind of paint did you use on the Xbox?

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:45 pm

Turok wrote:What kind of paint did you use on the Xbox?

i first used about 4-6 thin coats of white primer, then about 5-8 thin coats of plastic paint. you should only use spray paint, using a brush will screw things up. you can also use a clear coat on the outside to give a nice finish and protective layer. in answer to your question, im not exactly sure if these paints are definitely oil based, but thats my bet. there are lots of guides on the net to help you if you want to paint plastic, especially consoles. make sure you clean the plastic first, also use good masking tape and newspaper where you dont want paint.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Garth » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:46 pm

This isn't something I made, but I thought I'd share it with you here.

Portable Dreamcast:
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Featuring a vacuum formed case, LCD screen, and stereo speakers. Best of all, it runs off of just two 7.2V 3Ah R/C car batteries for maximum portability.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Count Nood » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:10 am

I paticularly like the look of that Gamecube. Very...futuristic.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Rax » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:37 am

Couldnt upload my pics, connection was being crap last night. So instead heres how the pros do it:
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The sites not updated very often but some of the things on there are amazing to see.

Coolest mod ever:
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A GameCube in an AT-AT!

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by i.mosfet » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:43 am

Garth wrote:This isn't something I made, but I thought I'd share it with you here.

Portable Dreamcast:
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Featuring a vacuum formed case, LCD screen, and stereo speakers. Best of all, it runs off of just two 7.2V 3Ah R/C car batteries for maximum portability.


The hardest part would be getting somewhere to plastic mould the case. But God it must be heavy !

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:24 pm

Raxicori wrote:Couldnt upload my pics, connection was being crap last night. So instead heres how the pros do it:
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the problem is there not hand modded, it is machine painted/printed (and cut for some of it) (i might be wrong but im pretty sure im not), although they look good they dont show great skill, just good use of tools.

check out :
http://metku.net/ for amazing mod's and tutorials and reviews.
http://www.xbox-scene.com for more tutorials about xbox 1 and 2.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Rax » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:44 am

KazemI wrote:
Raxicori wrote:Couldnt upload my pics, connection was being crap last night. So instead heres how the pros do it:

the problem is there not hand modded, it is machine painted/printed (and cut for some of it) (i might be wrong but im pretty sure im not), although they look good they dont show great skill, just good use of tools.


Fair point. But the creativity that went into them is impressive. Just beacuse they have access to professional tools dosent mean theyre any less impressive.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:13 pm

yeah i agree, i would just appriciate it more if it was hand done. you can do some really crazy gooseberry fool with machines, for instance, check this mod out:

http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/spire/index_eng7

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Alpha eX » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:02 pm

I hate mods that just turn consoles/pc's into xmas trees, it looks horrible and really tacky.

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PostRe: Console Modifications
by Orbital » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:51 pm

Alpha eX wrote:I hate mods that just turn consoles/pc's into xmas trees, it looks horrible and really tacky.


i agree to a certain extent, although its all subjective really. doing the mods is all a bit of fun and a learning curve that could be potentially useful, and the console you mod becomes unique, which isnt amazing but still none the less unique.


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