Xbox Hardware Cheats

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Reset parental controls:
Go to "Settings" and highlight the "Parental Control" option. Press X, Y, L, X, at the passcode screen to reset the parental control setting to the default value.

Move screen:
Press Y + X at the start up screen and it will move around slightly and again to reverse it.

Starfield display:
REMEMBER: This trick requires the DVD playback kit. When the music is stopped or paused, a small starfield-style display will appear in the jewel that plays with the music. To zoom in on this, press Info. Then, press Stop or Pause. After the lights fade, the starfield will be in full screen.

In-game reset:
Hold Start + Back for about three seconds.

Hidden FMV sequence:
Insert an audio CD. Stop the CD when it begins playing at the CD player screen. Press B, select "Copy", then press A. Use the "Select All" option, then press A. Use the "Copy" option and create a new soundtrack. Enter <<Eggsßox>> as a name. Select "Done" and press A to view a hidden "Thank You!" FMV sequence.

Insert an audio CD, then stop the CD when it begins playing at the CD player screen. Press B, then select "Copy" and press A. Choose the "Select All" option, then press A and select the "Copy" option. Create a new soundtrack and enter <> as a name. Select "Done" and press A.

Bonus video:
Place any Xbox game in a standard DVD player to view a short bonus video.

View music animations:
Insert a music CD and play it on the music screen. When the music plays, you can see an animation in the jewel (that plays with the music). To make this full screen, press Y then press X. To return to the track selection, press any other button.

REMEMBER: You can make the jewel full screen when using the DVD remote by pressing Info.

Hear voices:
When the dash is started, leave it alone for a short time. The screen will eventually get dark, and you will begin to hear sounds. One of these is an electronic voice.

Music control:
To replay the current track of a song, press White. To skip to the next song, press Black.

Xbox Live information and settings:
REMEMBER: This only applies if you have Xbox Live. In the Xbox Dashboard, go to "Settings", then to "Network", and choose "Connect" so that it tests your connection. When it is finished, press Y to view the information about your connection the Live network. You can also press Black to save your network settings so that you can bring them with you on a memory unit.

Playing burned music discs:
Burn music onto a CD-RW (not a CD-R) disc, and close the session when you burn the CD. Place it in your Xbox and rip away.

Progressive Scan Dashboard:
REMEMBER: This requires the Tsunami Xbox Live! update, a high definition monitor, and the High Definition AV pack. Enable the 480p resolution option in the Xbox's video settings. Then press L + R + click Left Analog-stick + click Right Analog-stick to switch at the Dashboard to switch to a progressive scan display.

Reformat hard drive:
REMEMBER: Reformatting the hard drive will delete all of your saved games and soundtracks. Go to "Settings" then "System Info". Then, press Y, Left Analog-stick Up, Left Analog-stick Down, X, A.

Use headset with cellphone:
You can plug your Xbox Live headset into some cellphones and use it as a hands free device. This may not work for every brand, but can be done with Nextel models.

Sub woofer warning:
If you use a surround sound system, do not place your Xbox next to your sub woofer. It can erase the internal hard drive if there is no magnetic shielding around the sub woofer, as there is no magnetic shielding on the Xbox's hard drive.