Xbox 360 Drive Flashing Service (Play Backup Games!)

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Not really sure if anyone is interested in this kind of stuff on OwnedCore, or if anyone even owns an Xbox on this site, but I thought I would share a service with everyone.

This service is only available in the US

First off here is some information on the subject of flashing a console.

Q: What does having "Hacked Firmware" let me do?
A: All it does is modify your DVD drive's firmware to allow it to play burnt (backup) games.

Q: Can I still play my original games?
A: Of course!

Q: Can I still play Xbox Live?
A: Yes, but see Question below

Q: Will I get banned from Xbox Live?
A: There is always a chance you will get banned. Microsoft usually has about 2 ban waves a year, when they discover new methods to detect backup games. However, if you stay up to date with the latest firmware, you should be fine. Don't let this scare you though, you probably won't get banned.

Q: What if I figure out they are banning, and flash my firmware back to the original before I go online?
A: Let's say Microsoft has found a way to detect a flashed Xbox. They would start collecting logs immediately looking for people that they detected, and flag the account. When the fall updates comes around, they would ban all those flagged accounts. Flashing it back would be futile, since they already have logs of you playing burnt games. This is all assuming that they found a way to detect it.

Q: What can I do to avoid getting my console banned?
A: Send the Xbox back to me to reflash it. Doing a dashboard update right when a new one comes out can result in a ban and has in the past, but if I upgrade to the latest version of the flashed firmware your chances of getting banned are slim to none.

Q: Will this void my warranty?
A: Yes it will void the warranty.

Q: Do I have to open up the xbox?
A: Either you can or I will. If you only ship the DVD drive it will be a lot less expensive to ship, but if you have no idea how to open up an xbox I will gladly do it for you.
If you want to open up the Xbox to avoid extra shipping fees use this tutorial. You will need a Torx T9/12 I believe.
How To Open your xbox 360 without case tool - YouTube


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If you are still interested in this service figure out which type of DVD drive you have, this image will let you easily identify which one you have. Do find out all you have to do is take off your faceplate, which takes no more than 10 seconds.

Can't figure it out?
How to remove an Xbox 360 Faceplate - YouTube

NOTE: This service is currently unavailable for "Slim" Xbox 360s, only "Phat/Fat"



Pricing

Drive Alone
Hitachi, Samsung, and BenQ Drives- $20 (Includes return shipping)

Lite-On Drive- $25 (Includes return shipping)

Entire Console
Hitachi, Samsung, and BenQ Consoles- $25 (Includes return shipping)

Lite-On Console- $30 (Includes return shipping)

The Lite-On is a tad more expensive as it requires an extra tool to flash.

Re-flash for previous customers- $5 + Shipping

Need a game? I will be able to get almost any game.
$3 per backup game (covers cost of disk mostly)

Shipping - You will buy a USPS flat rate box to ship the console or drive to me.
Look here for more details.


Payment Methods
Paypal (I am verified)
Amazon.com giftcards

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Proof of equipment:

Contact


You will also be required to submit a form in the box you are shipping.
Dropbox - 404

I will also send you your backup information I take off of your original drive and email it to you. Keep this safe or you might not be able to flash or go back to stock again!