SS_Dave Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Check this out https://makemhz.com/products/xboxhdmi I have preordered one to try. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdarkdestiny Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 I don't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona2222 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 where does it connect to on the xbox board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyWhispy Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, corona2222 said: where does it connect to on the xbox board? It replaces the default AV out. I pre-ordered one too. Very interested in this, and how the direct digital out will go vs component/custom hdmi adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Localhorst86 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, corona2222 said: where does it connect to on the xbox board? there seems to be a flat ribbon connector that you solder directly to the video encoder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, corona2222 said: where does it connect to on the xbox board? It's bypassing the video encoder chip so digital signal to HDMI and not component to HDMI Fitting is going to need the same level of soldering skills as a ram upgrade. There is also a different one coming that will replace the ethernet port with a HDMI connector and you can then have the old AV port as well as the HDMI. https://twitter.com/citrus3000psi scroll down a bit But in my view are you ever going to use the analog AV output again for me hell no. This one has built in WiFi and if it's priced like the others he makes it will probably be around $130usd. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nier Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 17 hours ago, SS_Dave said: Check this out https://makemhz.com/products/xboxhdmi I have preordered one to try. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. How does this compare with N64freak's hdmi mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Nier said: How does this compare with N64freak's hdmi mod? I would say better The N64 HDMI is digitizing a Component (Red, Green, Blue) and sampling the digital audio the Xbox already has. Where this one is taking the digital video signal that is going to the video chip and the digital audio and converting to HDMI. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nier Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 14 hours ago, SS_Dave said: I would say better The N64 HDMI is digitizing a Component (Red, Green, Blue) and sampling the digital audio the Xbox already has. Where this one is taking the digital video signal that is going to the video chip and the digital audio and converting to HDMI. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. I just pre-ordered it too. Can’t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona2222 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) On 8/28/2020 at 4:21 AM, SS_Dave said: It's bypassing the video encoder chip so digital signal to HDMI and not component to HDMI Fitting is going to need the same level of soldering skills as a ram upgrade. Amazing work they've done. Right way to produce HDMI signal - lifting after GPU instead of converting post component. I don't have patience for SMT level work but will be interesting watching the install tutorial. I tried soldering flexi ribbon before and ended up melting all the plastic and nothing stayed stuck to the board I now have a temperature controlled iron so I would probably have more luck. Edited August 28, 2020 by corona2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoTeamScotch Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Very cool! I'm tempted to order one but I've recently bought an OGx360 kit, a debug kit Xbox, and a few other random Xbox auctions so I'll probably wait. Replacing the ethernet port... it's cool that it's an option, but if you're that interested in keeping both video output options, perhaps you're better off using an HDMI splitter then converting it to component/composite. But hey, to each his own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 42 minutes ago, GoTeamScotch said: Very cool! I'm tempted to order one but I've recently bought an OGx360 kit, a debug kit Xbox, and a few other random Xbox auctions so I'll probably wait. Replacing the ethernet port... it's cool that it's an option, but if you're that interested in keeping both video output options, perhaps you're better off using an HDMI splitter then converting it to component/composite. But hey, to each his own. If you really needed a composite or component signal it would be better to downgrade a HDMI signal. Most new screens now only have HDMI and if you are lucky it may have 1 composite video so HDMI is going to become the normal mod/addon on all old school gaming consoles. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkchart32 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 4:05 AM, SS_Dave said: Check this out https://makemhz.com/products/xboxhdmi I have preordered one to try. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. i'm really interested to see how that turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verynormal Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I wish i had more confidence in my skills, i want to get one and try it out but i dont know if i can actually install it without messing it up lol. I am interested to see the results though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eblis749 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 would be awesome Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdarkdestiny Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) And here is a video from MvG : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdEt16wiIvE Edited September 29, 2020 by sweetdarkdestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroEmulationNation Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Would totally go for this, but my hands aren't steady enough to solder teeny tiny wires on to the motherboard C'est la vie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted September 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I was order number 1029 and he now has over 2000 orders. That's a lot of HDMI boards to ship and I am sure that a lot of orders will be for more than one. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerdo Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Pre-ordered one as well. I'm probably overestimating my soldering skills. However hands still fairly steady for an old guy. Recently modified a Xbox 360 component cable with an original Xbox connector. Great improvement over composite video. Looking forward to seeing how the HDMI performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcChiz Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Definitely watching this topic. If this is the same as the one Lantus reviewed, I'll order right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggwhites Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I preordered as well, which revision did you get ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prtscn Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 i find strange that hdmi is brighter, could be clipping brightness. There should be no difference in picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousOG Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Well darn, Just saw MVG review and missed the pre-sale price if $60.... I'll keep an eye on this thread for install and performance reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousOG Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 9:03 AM, sweetdarkdestiny said: And here is a video from MvG : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdEt16wiIvE Found this other review too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arakula Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Still waiting for a video from someone who didn't get a pre-modded XBox for review purposes, but did this on his/her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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