(MODS - please delete, thread recreated in correct forum)

I have just purchased an XBox 360 from Dell, which I expect to arrive with a Lite-on drive.

I've been reading through forums posts here to determine the best way to mod my system. Different tutorials describe different methods, and I'm not sure which is most appropriate.

1) Primary goal: play XBox 360 backups off HD or off network.
2) Alternate primary goal: play burned XBox 360 backups.
3) Secondary (optional) goal: create XBox 360 backups.

If I own an orignal game disc, I have no problem using a backup created by someone else, instead of creating my own. This is why I consider #3 entirely optional.

There are a lot of tutorials available both here and around the net, such as here and here. Should I need to flash the DVD drive, I see helpful threads like this.

There are too many tutorials, threads, and even videos. I can't figure out which one(s) are the most up-to-date and definitive.

Could someone please provide links to the best descriptions of how to accomplish each goals?

 

I can't edit or delete/repost the thread, so please excuse this typo.

 

Mods, please delete. Recreated in correct XBox 360 sub-forum.