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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Aug 18

Support over the last two weeks has been amazing, and we have nearly cleared out our restock! ❤️

We are working on shipping out all orders this week.

The 20% Stellar RGB bundle discount is extended for one more week. Buy now, as the next Project Stellar restock will not be until later this year. 🚀

MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 30

All Stellar RGB orders have shipped! 🥳

A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.

To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 31

Stellar RGB kits are arriving and already being installed. 🥳

Discord member hattymein shared these pictures of their install in a crystal edition Xbox and said: "It’s the best fucking thing ever. Super glad you came up with this."

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 30

We were also able to use spare inventory of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ to fulfill a large portion of backorders originally scheduled for September. Remaining orders are now on track to ship within the next 1 to 2 weeks.

MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 30

All Stellar RGB orders have shipped! 🥳

A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.

To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 20

User guides for Stellar RGB kits are now live! 🥳

support.makemhz.com/project-stel...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 19

Stellar RGB kits start shipping in less than a week! 🥳

Do you prefer a subtle glow on the original black shell, or are you all about maximum RGB with a limited edition shell that lights up everything?

Let us know your style!

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Dustin Holden - MakeMHz @lovemhz.bsky.social · Jul 19

I'm in the workshop this weekend installing full Stellar RGB kits into these beautiful limited edition Original Xbox consoles. 🤩

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 17

The last pieces have arrived! 🥳

We will be working on the installation guides over the weekend and will begin shipping out orders later next week!

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jul 7

Thank you to everyone for the continued support! 🥰

It appears that we have sold out of our remaining stock of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ over the weekend.

We're currently in the process of having the next batch made and have reopened orders for all products.

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jun 4

[email protected] is the best place. Just give us a couple of days to catch up on support emails. We've been crazy busy!

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Jun 2

🚀 Stellar XboxHD+ bundle is back in stock and shipping now!

Inventory is limited, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time!

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Stellar XboxHD+ Bundle

The first and only purely digital video output add-on for the original Microsoft Xbox. Video is captured directly off the pixel data bus from the GPU, encoded, sent directly to your HD TV with no adde...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · May 16

The wait is over. Stellar RGB is here. 🚀

A fully customizable, solderless RGB system built for the Original Xbox — powered by StellarOS.

Available now in:
✨ Ring of Lights Kit
🔌 Controller Ports Kit
🟢 Front Panel Kit
🛠️ DIY Cable

makemhz.com/products/ste...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · May 14

Project Stellar Firmware 1.8.3 is now available as a beta release. 🚀

This update is for offline installation only. Once confirmed stable, it will roll out via the online update server. If issues occur, a firmware recovery to a previous version may be required.

github.com/MakeMHz/proj...

Release v1.8.3 Beta · MakeMHz/project-stellar

Beta Release Firmware 1.8.x has been extensively tested, but as this is an initial beta release, unexpected issues may still occur. If problems arise, a firmware recovery to a previous version may ...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · May 12

Tariff Relief and Production Update at MakeMHz

Project Stellar kits are heading out, and fewer than 50 standalone XboxHD+ units just went live. Replacement‑part pages are now live with Easy d0 and molded plastics sold solo.

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Tariff Relief and Production Update at MakeMHz

Why We’re Checking In Did you miss our first update? Read MakeMHz’s Plan to Ride Out Tariffs for the background on these changes. Good news first. Tariffs have mostly returned to normal, lifting a hug...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · May 2

Did you know?🤔

Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.

Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @pixelfx.co Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Apr 29

And we didn't forget about the CRT fans either! Halo 2 HD @ 1024x768

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Apr 29

Halo 2 HD - Stellar Edition is now available!

Built for Project Stellar, it brings full support for custom resolutions, letting you experience Halo 2 like never before.

Here it is running at 1720x720!🤯

github.com/MakeMHz/stel...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Apr 28

🚀 Project Stellar Firmware 1.8.0 is here!

Six months of deep reverse engineering, major video pipeline fixes, over 100 new display modes, GameID support, external scaler integration, and more.

makemhz.com/blogs/news/p...

Project Stellar - Firmware Update 1.8.0

We're incredibly excited to share Firmware 1.8. This release has been in the works for a long time. It’s the result of over six months of development.

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Apr 9

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MakeMHz’s Plan to Ride Out Tariffs

We really wish we could be wrapping up the Project Stellar 1.8 firmware update instead of talking about tariffs. Unfortunately, these tariffs hit us out of nowhere, and we want to be transparent about...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Mar 14

Something big is coming! 🤫

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Mar 12

Firmware 1.7.2 for Project Stellar is now live!
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...

Release v1.7.2 · MakeMHz/project-stellar

Changelog Fixed system time resetting to 2024 FTP server improvements This update is provided as an offline installation only. We're preparing for the release of firmware 1.8, and the online upda...

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Nov 29

Never stop improving!

Stellar XboxHD+ kits are now shipping with revision 6 flex cables, designed for easier installation with tighter tolerances and a slightly larger size on the small side. 🥳

The install guide has also been updated with all-new high-resolution images to simplify the process.

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Nov 25

- Free 4x Xbox USB Adapter and Xbox MCPX Heatsink with every purchase of the Stellar XboxHD+ kit.

- Free 1x Xbox USB Adapter and Xbox MCPX Heatsink with every purchase of the Project Stellar kit.

* Free items will be added to orders during shipping.

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MakeMHz @makemhz.com · Nov 25

🚨The MakeMHz Black Friday Sale is here! 🚨

🔥 15% off site-wide + free gifts ! 🔥

Don't miss your chance to score Project Stellar for the Original Xbox at a rare discount.

This sale ends Sunday — shop now: makemhz.com

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Reposted by MakeMHz

mp3 @mp3.cd · Nov 14

Realizing I didn’t post this here. Finally put together my “ideal” original Xbox a few months ago. I wanted the best of both worlds as far as looks and reliability, so this is an extremely late model 1.6, transplanted into a JP Skeleton shell, along with the @makemhz.com Stellar HD+.

Skeleton (translucent black) original Xbox

Solder jumpers on removed AV port. Back of motherboard.

Overall shot of Xbox motherboard with Project Stellar modchip installed.

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