How To Mod Halo 3 With a usb Stick

[gruntmods]

Step 1:

Microsoft fixed the last way to mod halo 3 for free, as they now charge for the 360 data migration kit. But the latest update opens a new possibility, as now usb memory sticks can be used for game data storage. This tut uses Xtaf Usb explorer by slasherking. I personally inspired and tested this tool, which was an extension of his existing fatx driver. All coding was done by him. Here`s what you will need:

Xbox 360 with latest Xbox Live update

Halo 3 or Halo 3:ODST Disc 2

Computer with available USB Port

Windows XP, Vista Or Windows 7

USB flash drive with at least 1gb of memory

USB Xtaf Explorer By Slasherking

 

First you will need to update your xbox 360, simply connect it to xbox live and you will be prompted to update.

After a semi lengthy update, plug in your Usb device and go to memory. Click on your Usb device, then select configure. Your 360 will format your memory stick. (If you have data it might be erased, so I suggest backing it up first.)

After this is completed, go to your hdd and copy the data to your Usb. Then unplug the usb after this is completed.

Plug the Usb into your computer. Start Xtaf Usb explorer. Click on the File menu and click �??Open Device�?�.

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Click on the directories that appear until one with a long name appears, this is the file you are looking for. For this tutorial I suggest one file at a time on the Usb until you get used to how the program works.

Once you get to the file you want, click extract. A window will popup asking you where to save it and what to call it. Leave the name the same and choose wherever you want to save it.

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To inject the file back, click inject and direct the program to the file you wish to inject.

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When you are all finished, plug the Usb into the 360 and copy the data to your hdd. Your done!

 

Step 2: Identify Map, Then Swap Items

 

This step is easier then the last one. Open up Forge 2.6. Then just open the map you dragged in step 1 to your desktop. Then click on the group in the sidebar where your item is held. I am going to swap the wraith on this map for a master chief clone.

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Then select the group of the item you will swap it with. In this case thats the bipd group. Then click the item in the group you want, and click save.

 

Then Rehash and Resign.

Edited September 5, 2011 by gruntmods

[Decatur]

usb stick?

[gruntmods]

usb stick?

yup

[slasherking823]

update with latest version lol...

[gruntmods]

update with latest version lol...

lol, its your job since you have access now.

[Rogue Modder]

"Thanked by 1 Member:

visocar"

 

hahaha.

[gruntmods]

"Thanked by 1 Member:

visocar"

 

hahaha.

how is that funny?

[Diggy]

how is that funny?

I lol'd too. I dunno why, just did.

[BL4CKXHAWK]

Good Tutorial. Ima use this when i order my Flash Drive

[gruntmods]

Good Tutorial. Ima use this when i order my Flash Drive

why are you ordering one?

 

New version, now auto updates: http://halo.gruntmods.com/Files/Xtaf_Release_Gui_.rar

Edited April 11, 2010 by gruntmods

[BL4CKXHAWK]

My old one broke from my computer falling over.. and i guess ur right, I should just go out and buy one haha. wasn't thinking.

 

Does our 360 have to be modified to do this or can it be done on a retail Xbox?

Edited April 11, 2010 by BL4CKXHAWK

[gruntmods]

My old one broke from my computer falling over.. and i guess ur right, I should just go out and buy one haha. wasn't thinking.

 

Does our 360 have to be modified to do this or can it be done on a retail Xbox?

Nope, jtag xboxs were always able to do this, this is strictly retail.

[BL4CKXHAWK]

Awesome! Thanks for the quick Response Gruntmods.

[gruntmods]

Awesome! Thanks for the quick Response Gruntmods.

np, always glad to help, its the whole point of the program! Don`t forget to +rep

[BL4CKXHAWK]

oh yea sure thing!

[jmdalmighty]

Lol @ the rep hor I am one as we'll though lol Edited April 11, 2010 by jmdalmighty

[gruntmods]

Lol @ the rep hor I am one as we'll though lol

lol, Well apparently quite a few people are taking credit for this, so I have to go around every modding website and get them to update.

[Rogue Modder]

how is that funny?

 

He says he has a Dev Kit, and yet he thanks a video on how to mod with a USB stick. haha

Edited April 12, 2010 by Dakote

[dylmyster22]

Where do i find the .map files to moddify? sorry if a noob question but i could never get a transfer cable and i have plenty of usbs.

[gruntmods]

Where do i find the .map files to moddify? sorry if a noob question but i could never get a transfer cable and i have plenty of usbs.

you dont modify the .map at all

[xDSLx Killer]

im sorry, but how big should the usb be?

[gruntmods]

im sorry, but how big should the usb be?

The smallest the 360 will allow is 1gb.

[xDSLx Killer]

The smallest the 360 will allow is 1gb.

I have 1GB and at step 1 you said to copy the "data". what is the data?

[Quinn]

Great tut. Thanks were given, but I hit -rep by accident. I made up for it by +repping a bunch of your other posts

[gruntmods]

I have 1GB and at step 1 you said to copy the "data". what is the data?

whatever you are modding, in this case its a usermap.