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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
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After much anticipation and over two years of development, today is the day we finally get to talk about Project Stellar!
Join us as we share with you Project Stellar, StellarOS, XboxHD+ v2, and most importantly the future of the Original Xbox.
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It's time for a mini-update! 🧵
256MB RAM modules will go into production by the end of the year.
For the last two years, we've been exploring different interposer designs to develop something cost-effective and easier to install. Unfortunately, though, Stellar development and production have taken precedence.
Until now.
We've contacted Prehistoricman about validating their interposer for the best compatibility and performance.
Our goal is to have full compatibility/performance before this launches. (Though everything should work as is with the existing kernel).
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With Project Stellar our goal is to make modding the Original Xbox as easy and feature-rich as possible. StellarOS will be bundling the Insignia Setup Assistant to make the process of getting back online as quick and easy as possible!
Setup assistant is now feature complete.
We've added the option to view your HDD key, view credits and the build date; so it's easy to tell if you're using the latest version.
If nothing unexpected comes up, setup assistant will release tomorrow.
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Over the last couple of weeks, we've very been busy reverse-engineering the OS, XeniumOS, found on the Xenium series of modchips for the original Xbox.
And today we're happy to announce that we're now providing software fixes and improvements! github.com/MakeMHz/xenium-fw…
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2023 is shaping up to be a very stellar year for the Original Xbox. Wouldn't you agree @retrofightersco?🍍
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Due to the global chip shortage, we will not be doing a Black Friday sale this year... But we do have a limited edition, unreleased product that we could release! If we can get to 1k followers, we'll release it on Friday.🥳 If you enjoy what we do, please retweet and follow!😀
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Exciting news! Project Stellar's shipping will recommence on Wednesday.
Our team is currently finalizing firmware update 1.1.0, which includes numerous bug fixes and exciting new features.
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We're still hard at work on our 2022 recap and 2023 roadmap blog post, but... I think we can go ahead and say that the future is not only looking very stellar but also very clear!
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Looks like it's time to announce a new project... Project Atlas! Be sure to check it out! And if you can why not for the first time natively take Halo for the Original Xbox for a spin using an Xbox One controller? makemhz.com/blogs/news/annou…
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Did you know that the Original Xbox Developement kit had an RS232 serial port for debugging the BIOS and retail software?
With Project Stellar it's built-in! Simply connect Stellar to your PC via USB and dive into developing software or even finding leftover debug text in games!
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Guess who just received a large production run of Project Stellar boards! We did! Let the flashing, testing, final assembly, packing, and shipping begin!
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Did you know that our latest product, the Xbox Easy d0, is included for free with all Project Stellar orders? Long gone are the days of having to solder and route tiny wires to mod the Original Xbox.
Xbox Easy d0 will be on sale standalone later this year.
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🚀 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.
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Exciting news! 🥳 From now on, all XboxHD+ kits will be shipping with injection molded parts! This includes existing orders.
Thank you to everyone that's made this possible! 🥰
Work at MakeMHz has been crazier than ever before, and I'm terrible at keeping secrets...
There's a lot in the pipeline, and I couldn't be any more excited, so here's a teaser of something to come very soon! 😁
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v1.2.0 is our most significant update since launching Project Stellar, and it packs in exciting new features along with a long list of improvements and fixes!
A complete write-up is coming next week, so stay tuned!
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Time for another Stellar update! Firmware v1.3.0🚀
- Native Xbox One and Xbox One Series Controller Support
- Virtual Disc Sector Map Emulation
- Improved 720P Boot Animation
And so much more!😀
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From lost childhood saved games to lost media, such as DLC and title updates, the Xbox has historically had one problem. Losing the secret key to the hard drive meant no longer being able to access its contents.
Until now...
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We're very excited to announce that we've teamed up with @CastleManiaRyan and @8bitmods to exclusively carry the next batch of XboxHD+ v2 kits! Expect more details towards the end of October/November. ❤️🍍
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We've been keeping a secret (or two)... Can you guess what we'll be covering in our 2022 recap and 2023 roadmap blog post?
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Project Stellar firmware 1.6 is nearing completion.
Over the last month, we've worked closely with @Ryzee119 to rewrite and completely overhaul the Xbox open-source network driver.
Stellar has, up until now, a pretty famous "SHA checksum error" for some users when updating. We've since been able to build a network simulation to reproduce and fix this issue.
In addition, we have been working on making the driver use a purely interrupt-driven queue. This has resulted in a measured ~10x performance, compared to the existing nxdk and XDK drivers, in some workloads.
As always, we will contribute all of this back to the open-source community.
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Networking streaming with Project Stellar firmware 1.6 is truly game-changing! 🤯
Check out the preview video below! 🚀🎮
- Support for SMB2 (Windows, Linux, macOS, RetroNAS, etc)
- Native support for ISOs, XISO, CSO, and REDUMP images
- Faster than native DVD and compressed ISO
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Even with a bit of unexpected delay, things are still looking Stellar! Make sure to check out our latest blog post regarding a slight change in our ship dates.
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Project Stellar Firmware 1.6.0 is here! 🚀
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With NetISO support, a new built-in file manager, Xbox boot animation decompilation, and a rewritten network driver, this is our biggest update yet. Over 600 commits and 150k lines of code added—get ready to experience the future of Xbox!
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Firmware update 1.1.0 for Project Stellar is now live!
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Just received the last piece for Project Stellar kits! Orders will begin shipping out this week. 🎉🍍
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Happy holidays everyone! Want a chance to win a free Project Stellar or Stellar HD+? Then come join us on Discord and enter to win! discord.gg/MDvSdd2m
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What's better than a fully open-source board replacement for the Front Loading NES? One that comes in pink! We've joined forces with @redherring32 and will be offering a very limited run of the OpenTendo in pink with a very nice ENIG finish.🤤makemhz.com/collections/nint…
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Firmware v1.5.0 for Project Stellar is now! 🚀
This update adds in-game screenshot capture support and resolves all known game compatibility issues! 📸
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Today, we're thrilled to announce that @redherring32 is joining the MakeMHz store! 🥳
We're launching a collaboration to offer custom parts for building a portable Xbox with Project Stellar and XboxHD+.
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What's that!? A new product announcement!😲
As inventory dwindles on the original XboxHD+ v1 kits, it's time to discuss our next steps.
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We are thrilled to announce the release of Project Stellar 1.7.0! 🍍🚀
This version brings significant improvements to native USB controller compatibility and fixes previous regressions.
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Can you believe it's already been two weeks!? Time for an update! makemhz.com/blogs/news/proje…
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The installation guide for Project Stellar is now live! github.com/MakeMHz/project-s…
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Due to health issues, we have to push back the ship date by two weeks for the next batch of XboxHD+ kits (from May 15th to June 1st). We're sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and hope that everyone understands. - Dustin makemhz.com/products/xboxhd
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One year ago today we launched MakeMHz with the XboxHDMI. And today we want to say a very special thanks to everyone that has joined us on our adventure. <3
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Never stop improving!
Stellar XboxHD+ kits are now shipping with a new revision 6 flex cable, 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 make the process even easier.
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MakeMHz.com is back online after a short bit of downtime to make some small changes.
The Stellar XboxHD+ kit now has a universal option with everything needed for any Xbox revision.😎
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Firmware update 1.6 for Project Stellar is progressing excellently and is poised to be one of our biggest updates yet! 🥳
This major update will rework, optimize, and enhance nearly every component of the project.
We look forward to sharing more details soon about what's to come and the technical achievements we've made so far.
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We're all super busy over here preparing Project Stellar orders, but we'll be taking a bit of time today to post another blog update on the current status.
This should be the last update post as we're so close to wrapping up the first part of our Project Stellar adventure!🤞
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After years of research, our video encoder fixes, game logic patches, virtual disc sector emulation, and more make it the first solution to effortlessly boot every US Xbox game without custom patches or workarounds. No fuss, it just works! 🚀 #ProjectStellar
Firmware v1.5.0 for Project Stellar is now! 🚀
This update adds in-game screenshot capture support and resolves all known game compatibility issues! 📸
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🚀 Just realized we've been so caught up in #ProjectStellar development that we missed celebrating firmware update 1.2.0! A look back at this milestone before we jump into the exciting future with update 1.3.0. Stay tuned; the best is yet to come!
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The Project Stellar - Update #2 blog post is here with production updates and an adjusted timeline for retail orders! makemhz.com/blogs/news/proje…
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Our fourth, and hopefully final, update on Project Stellar and XboxHD+ prior to shipments going out is now live!
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Did you know that Project Stellar is the only BIOS, retail or third-party, for the Xbox with full compatibility across all revisions? 😮
- Avoid freezing on 1.0/1.1 consoles.
- Completely resolves all 1.6 issues.
- Full suite of per-game fixes.
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A lot has happened since our last update and it's time for another!
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Today, we're excited to unveil our latest step in delivering top-notch products for your retro consoles! 🥳
Dive into our new open-source support and documentation hub at support.makemhz.com
Starting with over 30 articles and constantly expanding to serve you better! 🫡
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We had a few extra 1.6 kits, so we've added them to the site. 🤫 And once they're gone that will be it until the next batch later this year!
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A new update is here for XboxHD+! 🥳
Version 2.3.0 has arrived, bringing in support for XboxHD+ Legacy!
This update features a host of improvements, including video-related fixes for games backported from Project Stellar, along with many other fixes.
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Firmware update 1.1.3 for Project Stellar is now live!
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Huge thanks to the retro community for their continued support! 🥰
We just shipped/dropped off all the orders from yesterday and are working our way through today's! 🥳
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We've been super busy, but everything is starting to return back to normal! 🥳 Shipping timings for all in-stock items should be back to the normal 1-2 business days.
Tomorrow at 5PM EST, we will be adding the remaining stock of Stellar XboxHD+ to our site (Project Stellar and XboxHD bundle).
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We love to see it! 😍
And this is all software! The original Xbox controllers are just USB, and with a cheap adapter (and Project Stellar), anyone can use Xbox One controllers with zero added lag to play all the classics.
@SeamusBlackley, the OG Xbox is still well and alive going into 2024!
Cool new update to the OG Xbox 👍
@MakeMHz
#gamesroom #mancave #retrogaming #gamescollection #videogames #youtuber #Xbox
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In prep for Project Stellar firmware 1.6, stellar-attach v1.1.0 adds new options for mounting virtual disc images on the original Xbox, including external paths (NetISO) and advanced configs. Easier integration with legacy dashboards! #ProjectStellar 🚀
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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!🤯
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🚀 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.
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Project Stellar firmware v1.2.2 is now live!
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The installation guides for the XboxHDMI and XboxHD+ have been rewritten! Including more detailed installation instructions for the software side (over 20+ new images) and reworked sections/wording for clarity on common mistakes. makemhz.com/products/xboxhd
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Did you know?🤔
Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.
Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @PixelFXco Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯
🚀 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.
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Thank you to everyone who has shown their support over the last year! We're now at over 1,200 followers, woohoo! 🥳 Up for grabs today is a very limited edition OpenXenium in pink! 😲 We only have 80, so make sure to grab one while they last! makemhz.com/products/openxen…
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FATXplorer 3.0 beta 26 – Project Stellar support and more 🥳
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New blog post with updates related to the XboxHD+. Make sure to check it out! makemhz.com/blogs/news/makem…
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Get set for the next round of Stellar XboxHD+ shipments!🚀
These new and improved kits feature sleek injection molded parts and stunning boards from our fab partners. Exciting times ahead!
Shipping starts tomorrow. Due to high demand, we expect to clear the backlog by Sept 12th.
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Just another day and another open-source project! 🥳
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This week, the team is working nonstop to tackle the backlog for Project Stellar, Stellar XboxHD+, and Legacy XboxHD+ kits.
The overwhelming support we’ve received has truly exceeded our expectations; thank you! Kits are already on their way, and we’re making steady progress.
While it’s a big task, we’re on track to have everything wrapped up and caught up by the end of next week.
We appreciate your patience and excitement as we get these out to everyone!
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We're very excited to announce that we've joined up with @StoneAgeGamer to offer our XboxHD+ kits! We will be continuing to sell the kits directly, but if you're in the market and want to grab something else too then check them out! @MakeMHz ❤️ @StoneAgeGamer
The Xbox HD+ is now available at Stone Age Gamer! HD output for original Xbox with a bevy of options. Have a look!
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We're off to the post office to drop off the last few orders from the latest batch of XboxHD+ orders! 😁
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Yep! One of the goals of Project Stellar is to remove every barrier to the Original Xbox. This includes simplifying the once-complex HDD setup process.
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We're very excited to announce that v1.4.3 of the kernel patch for the XboxHDMI has been released for both m8plus and ind!
With the addition of the ind patch users are now able to use the XboxHD+ with RAM upgraded systems. The patch also adds preliminary support for upscaling.
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The complete user guide for Network Streaming in Project Stellar is now live. 🚀
Learn how to play ISO images over your network directly on your original Xbox.
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Great news everyone! During our final count of OpenXenium chips for our next batch, shipping on the 10th, we realized that we had quite a few more than planned so we've updated the inventory for the XboxHD+ kits to include them.😀
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Firmware v1.0.6 is now live for Project Stellar!
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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."
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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It’s been a wild week tackling the order backlog! Over 500 Stellar kits and 700+ XboxHD+ kits assembled. 🤯
The final drop-off is Monday, and we should be caught up. If your tracking hasn’t been updated yet, check back then, as your order may already be on its way!
This week, the team is working nonstop to tackle the backlog for Project Stellar, Stellar XboxHD+, and Legacy XboxHD+ kits.
The overwhelming support we’ve received has truly exceeded our expectations; thank you! Kits are already on their way, and we’re making steady progress.
While it’s a big task, we’re on track to have everything wrapped up and caught up by the end of next week.
We appreciate your patience and excitement as we get these out to everyone!
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We usually don't push a blog post on smaller/incremental updates. Still, we've made some updates to StellarOS since the 1.1.0 release that should help users migrate from previous mods, and we wanted to do a quick weekend write-up to help those users!
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Update on the issue related to 'Firmware: v2.0.5' XboxHD+ 1.6 kits has been posted! makemhz.com/blogs/news/xboxh…
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We're all caught up on outstanding Project Stellar orders! 🥳 We even have some left in stock!
Stellar XboxHD+ orders are still on track to ship at the end of the month.
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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!
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
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Shipping and support will resume today. It will take us a few days to get back up to speed while staff waits for their PCR test results. Thanks for understanding. - Dustin
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🚀 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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Firmware v1.0.3 is now live for Project Stellar!
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Project Stellar Shipping Update!
Today we received the next batch of Project Stellar boards and have begun preparing them for shipment.
We're wrapping up firmware version 1.2.0 this week, and orders will be shipping this weekend.
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Sharp or smooth pixels? The age-old question. And with the XboxHD+ you can quickly and easily choose which you prefer! Powered the Nvidia NV2A video-scaler.
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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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Final inspection by Mr. Kitty before USPS picks up today. (400~ orders, over 800 kits!) #XboxHDMI
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