Microsoft Xbox Circuit Board, Modified by Andrew "Bunnie" Huang, circa 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
Circuit board
Date Made
circa 2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Microsoft Corporation and modified by Andrew Huang.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.95.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Andrew "bunnie" Huang.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 7.75 in
Inscriptions
on top of circuit board, proper right corner:
Microsoft
on top of circuit board:
MADE IN TAIWAN
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