Re: Xbox Xecuter 2.3B chip?

[Ho Yin Ng <yahoogroups@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

David,

Yes you are right I do mean the plus chip and not the pro.

So apart from having a more permanent fixing the soldered chip has no
distinct advantages?

I am not a soldering minded person ... but if there were significant
advantages I might buy an iron and start practising.

Looks like a Plus version will suite me just fine thanks!

Ho Yin

At 16:36 13/07/2004, you wrote:
>On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:43:48 +0100, Ho Yin Ng
><yahoogroups@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >Finally about to take the plunge .. people have recommended the
Xecuter
> >2.3b lite chip.
> >
> >Now there is a Lite and Pro Lite?
> >
> >The Pro does not require soldering .. obviously this is an
advantage for me
> >. as I have zero soldering skills.
> >
> >However are there any other advantages of using the Lite and
getting it
> >soldered on rather than this plug in jobbie?
>
>I think you are getting the Lite Plus and Pro confused. The Xecuter
>2.3b Lite Plus is the pogo-pin (no solder) version of the 2.3b Lite.
>Xecuter 2.3b Pro is a slightly enhanced version. I think (from memory)
>it has more flash memory onboard and an LPT port connector so you can
>flash the BIOS from a PC.
>
>As far as choosing between the Lite and Plus modchips, there is no
>difference in functionality. Most people recommend soldering the chip
>if you possibly can. Having gone for the Plus version myself I'm
>inclined to agree, especially if you will be moving the Xbox around at
>all. My chip managed to shift off its contacts the other day, even
>though I haven't moved the Xbox since I installed it.
>
>David.