Ive helped put many of the unreleased Xbox titles that are on the net out there. The problem is, I really don't like having to do community releases where everyone pitches in because of the hassle of it all and the potential for unwanted attention, but at the same time when I buy these things you start talking about 300, 400, or in this case, $450, so it isn't something I can afford to give up for free right now, so putting them online isn't my number one concern.
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OG Xbox Appreciation and Lack of Emulation Thread of the big black box of doom
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Ive helped put many of the unreleased Xbox titles that are on the net out there. The problem is, I really don't like having to do community releases where everyone pitches in because of the hassle of it all and the potential for unwanted attention, but at the same time when I buy these things you start talking about 300, 400, or in this case, $450, so it isn't something I can afford to give up for free right now, so putting them online isn't my number one concern.
Emperor Bohe
Member
really makes me wish that there was a way to revive the OG Xbox Live Online (similar to how Wii's online servers were revived). many great games that you can't really play online anymore (some support XBConnet & XLinkKai, but those can get really laggy)
There are, but it would be less than legal (The entire source code for the Xbox leaked, mostly privately, during the Xbox's life). I believe there is also the possibility to patch some of the System Link things for better compatibility, but I havent heard of many people taking that initiative.
Riesenfass
Member
So my local retro shop has a $1 bin - or fill a bag for $5. Usually, it's full of sports games, 3rd party controllers, and empty cases. I normally don't even bother looking, but my brother was with me and asked about it.
I did a $5 fill-a-bag. Among other less interesting items, I got PGR2 (complete), and a copy of Phantom Dust without the manual.
Yep - got a copy of Phantom Dust, in a retail store, for less than $1. Feeling pretty awesome right now.
I did a $5 fill-a-bag. Among other less interesting items, I got PGR2 (complete), and a copy of Phantom Dust without the manual.
Yep - got a copy of Phantom Dust, in a retail store, for less than $1. Feeling pretty awesome right now.
sixteen-bit
Member
Nice pickup. Phantom Dust is terrific!
I got it recently for $20 complete. If you want to see price gouging look at Conker: Live and Reloaded, Stubbs the Zombie and Call of Cthulhu.
IrishNinja
Member
fuck, Stubbs went up? that one was on my list forever...
buddy just showed me that Tecmo Arcade Classics was an xbox exclusive, i literally can't say no to those compilation discs
buddy just showed me that Tecmo Arcade Classics was an xbox exclusive, i literally can't say no to those compilation discs
Used, no, new, yes.
Friend of Sonic
Member
Is this related to Fuel on 360? ._.
The more reliable way is to get LAN modes working.
The problem with getting original Xboxes to work again is you need to do more than a basic master list match like what you had to do to get Wii working, you have to replace the entire account/etc system to even convince the Xbox to let you go online.
Like I said, people have the source code for nearly everything on the Xbox. It isn't impossible.
I actually still have my original Xbox. It's been modded with XBMC and replaced the stock drive with a 500GB.
I have roughly 30+ games on it.
Still a great machine, which I have my four year old play Forza Motorsports on.
Can't forget that I also have two of the DUKE controllers and one small Halo edition controller.
I have roughly 30+ games on it.
Still a great machine, which I have my four year old play Forza Motorsports on.
Can't forget that I also have two of the DUKE controllers and one small Halo edition controller.
Emperor Bohe
Member
well, let's hope someone is willing to risk it and break some laws hahaha
not happening =(
Friend of Sonic
Member
Did Hori ever make a pad for the original Xbox? (lol) It seems like a stupid question, but they did make one for the 3DO in Japan, so anything is possible I suppose. I really want a nice d-pad for the Xbox.
Is that the Fuel logo as part of the HUD? Don't forget what you are playing!
Nope, completely unrelated
Is that the Fuel logo as part of the HUD? Don't forget what you are playing!
You collect the letters as you play to get boosts.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
What are some good (or just interesting) obscure japanese xbox games? ntsc-j exclusive
I've already got some of the obvious ones- metal wolf chaos, the shikigami games, psyvariar, dinosaur hunting, magatama.
I've already got some of the obvious ones- metal wolf chaos, the shikigami games, psyvariar, dinosaur hunting, magatama.
vandalhearts
Member
Phantom dust and gunvalkyrie are both amazing but you probably already know about them.
Check murakumo and xyanide
Check murakumo and xyanide
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
i should clarify- I mean NTSC-J exclusive. but I haven't tried Murakumo or Xyanide yet, so thanks for those recs.
sixteen-bit
Member
thousand land looks pretty interesting
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
Thanks, does certainly look interesting.
Fromsoft made this. and Murakumo. i forgot how many games they used to put out!
Not good, but definitely interesting: SMT NINE
I've heard positive things about Rent-a-Hero No. 1.
[Didn't see that you'd already listed Dinosaur Hunting. Removed that as a suggestion.]
Diablohead
Member
I dug out my OG xbox the other day to show my little nephew what games before his time were like, he thought forza 1 still looked good.
He became hooked on playing sonic heroes and shadow the hedgehog, however :S
Murakumo is an awesome game! Xyanide is cool too, but I freaking love Murakumo.
Here are my latest additions to my growing Xbox collection:
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
hey, i used your vid to figure out what's going on in the game!
kind of a basic game, but taking a dinosaur stool sample to figure out its weakness is an amazing mechanic.
Hah glad it helped.
They are all Japanese exclusives as requested.
You should upload the NA Dinosaur Hunting as it has yet to be archived.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
what little I played of Rent A Hero seemed boring, but people say it picks up. it's a very good example of a quirky sega game, that's for sure.
sixteen-bit
Member
How do you like Red Ninja? I remember it reviewing poorly back it the day, but does it scratch that Tenchu itch?
thelastword
Banned
Red Ninja came out on XBOX too ? didn't know that. It was definitely the best xbox for me, so many awesome games. Ninja Gaiden, JSRF, HALO CE, GUN VALKYRIE, OTOGI's etc..and of course all the Sega games, Sega really sealed the purchase for me. I since sold it to a friend who constantly bugged me about selling it to him but in the end it was an XMBC machine for me which was great in and of itself.
Is it just me but did the xbox have a unique and pleasant smell? It seems like it persisted through quite a bit of use as well.
Is it just me but did the xbox have a unique and pleasant smell? It seems like it persisted through quite a bit of use as well.
It is archived, but not publicly, like many games I have. Not that I am unwilling, but throwing away $350 isnt fun either hah.
I just got Outrun 2006 C2C and I wish I could try its online mode. Even the PC version has its online disabled.
I'm learning about softmodding my console so I can play other region games in 480p. I want to make the least modifications possible, but the Internet is a bit confusing for me right now. Is it possible to have a slightly modified dash with just the added 480p option and region-free? All the tutorials I see replace the dash to something entirely different with loads of fancy options, which are probably great to expand the usefulness of the console but it's not what I'm after.
I'm trying to keep the experience as authentic as possible, how do I do that?
I'm trying to keep the experience as authentic as possible, how do I do that?
I got you. Maybe if you got enough people to chip in a few bucks each, it'd soften the blow. Kickstarter?
Not a high priority, but it's cool to have access to otherwise unobtainable game content. The Red Star is a good example of this.
Basically all you need to do is convert to NTSC for 480p support. The extra dashes arent necessary
Ive done it in the past, but things take months and its a headache. If someone wanted to organize it and send me the money when they have it, that is my preferred way. Ive had 2 or 3 people say they would do it for DH, but they didnt follow through which just highlights why I dont do it myself hah. Ive made a lot of unreleased content available for the Xbox
JPeeples83
Member
I got a review copy of Rent-A-Hero No. 1 in '03 and finally got a chance to play it when I got a modded Xbox. It's a shame there isn't an Xbox emulator, because it's a pain to hook that giant system up just to play it. I definitely need to get some good component cables on this thing though - my current ones lead to some iffy-looking video.
If you have an original disk, Im always happy to work something out hah
But would I be able to play my European games then?
If youre softmodded, you would be able to play any region. A lot of them should work without issue, but there is always a chance itll be a bit buggy.
JPeeples83
Member
It's just a review disc burned onto a DVD-R - it still requires a modded system, so just downloading the ISO and burning a disc would accomplish the same thing.
Some of them look nicer or come with review guides/fact sheets hah. And what can i say, originals are fun.
I just downloaded the various stuff to softmod. The Xbox was able to recognise the USB drive and format it, I could transfer the hacked saves from the PC to the USB drive with the correct software, and from the USB drive to the console. However I was unable to backup my own game saves, the console kept telling me that the "transfer failed". Any thoughts on that? I wish I could backup my stuff, just in case anything goes wrong. I haven't started the mod yet, I have to wait until Monday so I can pick up the game ^^
JPeeples83
Member
That's how my Atlus PS2 review discs came - which was nice since the games lacked manuals and man should their stuff not come barren. LOTS of note-taking for major gameplay points.