Now that your Xbox has been modded, it's time to unleash its power.

Now that we've added a mod chip to our Xbox, it's time to give the game console a serious face-lift. No, we're not changing the case. We're going to replace the Microsoft dashboard with a new one called Evolution X (EvoX).

Not only does EvoX look better, but it also adds much-needed functionality, such as an FTP/telnet server and the ability to launch third-party applications and backed-up games.

Before we go on with the mod, it's time for our daily disclaimer.

Important note
Xbox mods are not supported by Microsoft and may be illegal under the DMCA. If you mod your Xbox, you are willingly voiding the warranty and potentially breaking the law. If done improperly, modding could damage your Xbox.

Got it? Good.

Find EvoX

First you need to locate the EvoX binary. Your best bet is a file-sharing program such as KaZaA or LimeWire, or a newsgroup. Once you find a copy, make sure you have the latest version by visiting the EvoX website.

After you get your copy, you need to modify the evox.ini file to meet your needs. For detailed instructions on modifying the evox.ini file, read this Xbox-Scene tutorial. Although the evox.ini file may seem intimidating, don't stress. Ninety-nine percent of the default values are fine.

Burn EvoX

Now that you're happy with the evox.ini file, it's time to burn EvoX to a DVD-R. Wait, you need a DVD burner? Yup. Not a CD burner, but a DVD-R burner. I recommend the Sony DRU500AX. Sony's burner supports all the DVD formats and is the best DVD burner I've used.

You need to create an ISO image to burn. Not just a standard ISO image, however, but an XISO image. Read these simple instructions on creating an XISO image.

I used Nero to burn the image to a boot disc.

Boot into EvoX

Once you've created the DVD, insert it into your Xbox and turn on the console. Rather than the boring Microsoft dashboard, you'll see the ExoX dashboard. You can now FTP/telnet into your Xbox.

Ready to install EvoX to the hard drive? Think again. First thing's first: Next we back up the Xbox via FTP. Then we install a 120GB hard drive. But that's for tomorrow's show.