Xbox 360:Recommendations

This page will lead you through the basic setup of your console and /u/Derf_Jagged's recommendations of what to install. This list assumes that you have a freshly JTAG/RGH exploited console.


 * 1) If you have an early phat model, check the cooling improvements page for ideas to lower your system temperatures.
 * 2) Disable the eFuse Burning Circuit so that you never have to worry about accidentally updating your system with an official update.
 * 3) Save a backup dump of your NAND and KV info to somewhere safe if you don't already have one.
 * 4) Install XeXmenu.
 * 5) Install Aurora and set paths to scan for games. Keep XeXmenu installed as a backup.
 * 6) Install DashLaunch and:
 * 7) * Set target temperatures for fans to 60°C for CPU/GPU/EDRAM.
 * 8) * Set `default` to your Aurora XEX so it loads Aurora on bootup.
 * 9) * Set `X` to boot to the Microsoft dashboard XEX (located in flash).
 * 10) * Block XBL if you don't plan on playing online.
 * 11) Modify your bootanim if you want to customize your boot up animation and sound.
 * 12) Install apps:
 * 13) * For emulating non-Xbox games: Various Emulators
 * 14) * For activating locked DLC or games: XM360
 * 15) If you want to mod games, install Xbox 360 Neighborhood and see this page for specific game mods.
 * 16) Set up LiNK and/or XLink Kai for system link play.