Would I need a mod chip or something to play import games on a U.S. X-box system?

Good question, never heard of a xbox Mod Chip before :laugh:

There isn't anything out yet.
But don't be discouraged, I'm sure hackers are hard at work on this one.

Try www.copyxbox.com forum to see how far they are on copying them.

GoodLuck with you're quest ;)

You do not need imports Xbox I think just came out in JAP, if anythign you would be importing US games and a US XBOX which there hasn't been anything yet.

since Microsoft is an US company, I think there won't be much imports.

I wanted imports because sometimes they are cheaper.

that depends on where u live. in UK then is a different story than US. so i don't think Bishnubey is living in US.