Modchip

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A computer chip or similar hardware device used to modify the behaviour of a games console.

    "Installing a new hard drive would require a modchip that can reprogram or bypass the hard drive lock."

Example

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"Installing a new hard drive would require a modchip that can reprogram or bypass the hard drive lock."

Etymology

From mod + chip.

Related phrases

computer chipgames console

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