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- Xbox =/= PC?
- Xbox lacks some PC interface (keyboard and mouse, PC-like BIOS), has some others in addition (a controller for buttons, LEDs) and differs in implementation in some aspects (kernel in ROM, boot sequence, hard disk partitioning, timer frequency, shutdown, ...). It also has some nasty bugs (reading from nonexistant PCI config addresses, which is done by a nomrl OS to probe what devices are present, freezes the machine). That means that you cannot just insert your RedHat/SuSE/Mandrake/Debian CD-ROM into the Xbox and install Linux.
- XBOX & FileSystems
- The Xbox does not use the ISO9660 or UDF filesystem for its game DVD, but a proprietary and very simple one, called XDVDFS, described elsewhere. The Xbox kernel only supports three filesystems: FATX for hard disk partitions, UDF (used on DVD Video) and XDVDFS. It will boot from CDs or DVDs in UDF or XDVDFS format it it contains a valid and signed default.xbe.
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| What are the Xbox specifications?
Xbox System Specifications - CPU: 733 MHz chip crafted by Intel
- Graphics Processor: 250MHz custom chip named XGPU, developed by Microsoft and nVIDIA
- Total Memory: The RAM in the Xbox will be supplied by Micron, it will be 64 MB running at 200MHz DDR (Double-Data-Rate)
- Memory Bandwidth: 6.4 GB/sec
- Polygon Performance: 125 M/sec
- Sustained Polygon Performance: 100+ M/sec (transformed and lit polygons per second)
- Micropolygons/particles per second: 125 M/sec
- Particle Performance: 125 M/sec
- Simultaneous Textures: 4
- Pixel Fill Rate - No Texture: 4.0 G/Sec (anti-aliased)
- Pixel Fill Rate - 1 Texture: 4.0 G/Sec (anti-aliased)
- Compressed Textures: Yes (6:1)
- Full Scene Anti-Alias: Yes
- Micro Polygon Support: Yes
- Storage Medium: 2-5x DVD, 10GB hard disk, 8MB memory card
- I/0: 2-5x DVD, 10GB hard disk, 8MB memory card
- Audio Channels:64 (up to 256 stereo voices)
- 3D Audio Support: Yes
- MIDI DLS2 Support: Yes
- AC3 Encoded Game Audio: Yes
- Broadband Enabled: Yes
- Modem Enabled: No
- DVD Movie Playback: Remote control package required
- Maximum Resolution: 1920x1080
- Maximum Resolution (2x32bpp frame buffers +Z): 1920x1080
- HDTV Support: Yes
- Controller Ports: 4 USB Ports
The Controller - Two analog pressure point triggers
- 6 analog buttons (red, blue, green, yellow, black, and white) with 256 degrees of accuracy and control
- 1 eight way directional pad
- 2 menu navigational buttons (back, start)
- 2 peripheral expansion slots
- 9 feet of cable
- 2 vibration feedback motors for that extra buzz of reality.
Connection Devices & Add-Ons - High Definition AV Pack: This pack connects users that have high-definition ready TVs that support 480p 720p and 1080f component video signals, analog inputs and / or digital receivers.
- Memory Unit: Serving as a solution for needed extra storage space.
- Advanced AV Pack: Works with S-Video and AV input TVs
- RF Adapter: Connects the Xbox to TVs without audio and video connections
- Standard AV Cable: Connects the Xbox to TVs equipped with audio and video input terminals. Included with the Xbox.
- System Link Cable: A cable for connecting two consoles for 8 player gameplay
- DVD Kit: A Kit is required for DVD Movie playback, the kit includes an infa red receiver and a remote.
Price of Hardware and Software - Console: (Dec.2002 price)$199 bundled w/2 games
- Software: Around $49.99
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