Hacked Microsoft Xbox Video Game System, Modified by Andrew "Bunnie" Huang in 2002
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Artifact Overview
When Andrew "bunnie" Huang used a screwdriver to open his Microsoft Xbox, he willingly opened a legal Pandora's box. Marketed as a simple gaming system, the Xbox was actually a powerful computer with locked down features. Huang's modifications unlocked the system's full potential--and challenged copyright law. His book, "Hacking the Xbox," is a controversial guidebook for the "mod-chipping" movement.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Game console
Date Made
2001
Subject Date
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Microsoft Corporation and modified by Andrew Huang.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.95.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Andrew "bunnie" Huang.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Lime (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in (Top of console)
Width: 12.5 in (Top of console)
Length: 10.25 in (Top of console)
Height: 3.25 in (Bottom of console)
Width: 12.5 in (Bottom of console)
Length: 10.25 in (Bottom of console)
Inscriptions
on top of console:
XBOX
on front of DVD ROM Reader:
XBOX
on top of DVD ROM Reader:
MADE IN CHINA / DVD ROM READER MODEL TGM600 [...] MANUFACTURED OCTOBER 2001 / CAUTION -VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. / DO NOT PRESS ON THIS SURFACE
on front of console bottom:
COMPACT disc / DOLBY DIGITAL / Microsoft
inside console bottom:
Made in China.
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