Xbox 360 RGH vs LT3.0/LTU2: Which Mod Should You Choose?

May 23, 2026

RGH vs LT3.0/LTU2 Xbox 360: Quale Modifica Scegliere

Own an Xbox 360 and want to mod it? The two main options are RGH and LT3.0/LTU2 drive flash. In this guide we explain the differences, the advantages and which mod to choose for your console.

What is the Xbox 360 RGH mod?

RGH (Reset Glitch Hack) is a hardware mod that exploits an electrical glitch in the Xbox 360's processor to run unsigned code. It lets you:

Run game backups from the internal hard drive or USB
Install DashLaunch, Aurora Dashboard (the evolution of Freestyle Dash) and XEX Menu
Use emulators (PS1, NES, SNES, GBA, Mega Drive and others)
Edit game saves and use mod menus in GTA V, Call of Duty, etc.
Install themes and plugins
Run full homebrew

RGH is the most complete and powerful mod for Xbox 360, but it requires a glitch chip (Squirt, X360ACE, Matrix Glitcher, Coolrunner, etc.) to be soldered to the motherboard.

What is the LT3.0/LTU2 mod (drive flash)?

The LT3.0 (Liteon) or LTU2 (Liteon) mod is a firmware flash of the Xbox 360's disc drive. It lets you:

Launch game backups burned to DVD-DL
Keep access to Xbox LIVE (with correct AP25/topology)
Keep Microsoft's original operating system

LT3.0/LTU2 modifies only the disc drive, leaving the motherboard untouched. It's the simplest, low-risk choice, but it offers fewer features.

RGH vs LT3.0/LTU2: comparison table

Feature	RGH	LT3.0/LTU2 (drive flash)
Game backups	From internal HDD or USB	Burned DVD-DL discs only
Loading speed	Very fast (HDD)	Slow (DVD)
Xbox LIVE	Not usable	Compatible (with AP25)
Emulators	Yes, all	No
Homebrew	Yes, all	No
Mod menus	Yes, full support	No
Installation	Glitch chip soldered to the motherboard	Disc drive flash (no soldering)
Difficulty	Advanced	Medium
Reversibility	Possible (mod removal)	Possible (restore original firmware)
Cost	From €60	From €50

Which Xbox 360 mod should you choose?

Choose RGH if:

You want every feature: backups, emulators, homebrew, mod menus
You have an internal hard drive with lots of games stored
You're not interested in official Xbox LIVE
You want to get the most out of your Xbox 360

👉 Service: Xbox 360 RGH mod + Aurora + DashLaunch

Choose LT3.0/LTU2 if:

You want to play your games burned to DVD
You need to keep access to Xbox LIVE
You're looking for the simplest, least invasive mod
You don't need emulators or mod menus

👉 Service: Xbox 360 LT3.0/LTU2 drive flash mod

RGH Dual Nand: the best of both worlds

There's also an advanced variant called RGH Dual Nand, which gives you 2 systems in 1: Microsoft's original BIOS (for Xbox LIVE) + the modified RGH BIOS. A switch lets you toggle between the two systems.

Ready-made modded Xbox 360 consoles

Want an Xbox 360 that's already modded? Browse our modded Xbox 360 catalogue:

X360Key: a solder-free alternative

If you're looking for a solder-free mod that lets you load games from a USB hard drive, consider the X360Key mod: it uses the xk3y drive emulator and is compatible with all Xbox 360 models.