[ILUG] PlayStation of XBox?

[Robert Kiely]

Forgot to mention that the new PS3 is out soon enough and XBox 2 is
tipped for next Christmas. With the new Cell processor that is going
into the PS3 and apparently new patented technology going into the
XBox 2 if you don't already own one of these consoles it is definitely
worth waiting for them...


On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:18:08 +0000, Robert Kiely <robert.kiely at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 15:57:32 -0000 (GMT), Joe Fitzsimons
> <joefitz at netsoc.ucd.ie> wrote:
> 
> > (Xbox) .......need to get it chipped, or use a "special" dvd to boot it.
> > The box has a more powerful processor and graphics card
> 
> There are other ways which don't require a chip but a chip is
> definitely the best way to go. I have a Xecuter 3 in my XBox and it's
> the business. The XBox harddrive only has about 4.7 GB spare space and
> less if you have tons of save games and music on it so a bigger hard
> drive might be required depending in your needs.
> 
> > but you do run the risk of rendering it useless if the install gets botched.
> 
> Not sure this is true anymore with the bootable dvd's and all that and
> it's not true if you install a chip. The X3 runs a httpd and ftpd for
> uploading bios's so if the install gets botched you can just start
> over no probs. Some other chips include samba servers too !
> 
> The XBox also has the builtin network card which the PS2 doesn't have.
> 
> If your a bit iffy about installing a chip I've done mine and one of
> my friends no problem. Both worked first time so I can do it if your
> interested for a small fee or something.
> 
> You should check out www.xbox-scene.com.
> 
> Oh yeah, I think it's Black-Rhino Linux for PS2 and I'd prob go with
> GentooX for XBox although I'm not sure I've seen many others.
> 
> Rob
>