On the console, launch dashlaunch.xex . Set default path: Hdd1:\Aurora\default.xex → Save to launch.ini on internal flash.
| Metric | Stock Metro | Aurora | |--------|-------------|--------| | Boot to dashboard time (from power-on) | 22 sec | 19 sec | | RAM usage after boot | 48 MB | 34 MB | | Game launch (GOD format) | 6 sec | 5 sec | | FTP transfer (large file) | N/A | 10.2 MB/s | | Scrolling cover art (1000 items) | 47 fps (stutters) | 60 fps smooth |
| Requirement | Description | |-------------|-------------| | | RGH 1.2, RGH 3 (most common), or JTAG (older phat models) | | Boot loader | XeLL (runs after power-on, launches hacked XeX) | | Storage | Internal HDD or USB with FAT32 partition | | System software | Dashboard version 2.0.17559 (latest) or any after 15574 | | Critical file | default.xex (homebrew executable) placed in dashboard folder |
Console should boot directly into Aurora. Use Path plugin to allow dual-boot (hold RB on startup to go to stock dashboard).
Use a separate console for modding; keep one retail console for online play. 7. Performance Benchmarks (Aurora 0.7b2) Tested on: Xbox 360 Slim Trinity (RGH 3), internal WD 500GB HDD.
Extract to Hdd1:\Aurora\ (internal HDD) via FTP or USB using XeXMenu.