Xbox hardware cheats and cheat codes for XBox

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Put any Xbox game disc in a standard DVD player.

Reset parental controls to the default value:
Enter to "Settings" menu then highlight the "Parental Control" selection.
Push X, Y, L, X on your controller at the passcode screen to 
reset the parental control setting.

In-game reset
During a game play, hold Start + Back buttons for a few seconds.

Move around screen
Hit Y + X buttons at the start up screen

Reformat hard drive
Enter to "Settings", after select the "System Info" option. Push 
Y, Left thumb-stick Up, Left thumb-stick Down, X, A buttons.
This will delete all information on your hard drive, including your 
saved game files and soundtracks. 

Replay current song:
Press the White button to replay the current music.

To skip to the next song:
Press the Black button to skip to the next music.

Progressive Scan Dashboard on High Definition screen:
Note: This requires the Tsunami Xbox Live! update, a HD monitor, and the 
HD AV pack. Enable the 480p resolution option in the Xbox's video settings. 
Then, push L + R + click Left thum-stick + click Right thumb-stick to 
switch to a progressive scan display at the Dashboard.

Secret movie:
Insert an audio CD in to your Xbox. Stop the CD when it begins playing at the 
CD player screen. Push B button, select "Copy", then push A button. Use the 
"Select All" option, then push A button. Use the "Copy" option and create a 
new soundtrack. Enter "<<Eggsáox&qt;&qt;" as a name. Select "Done" and push A button 
to view a secret "Thank You!" message.