A set-top box used to receive satellite television programming from DirecTV. These boxes allow users to access various channels, pay-per-view events, and on-demand content, often requiring specific chips or authorizations for premium services.
i used to have one of those uh chips in my directv box they'll let you get everything all right yeah you get all the pay-per-views all the movies and they would scramble it every time a big fight would come out you'd have to get a new chip
""Joe Rogan reminisces about using a DirecTV box with a special 'chip' to access all pay-per-views and movies, highlighting the past challenges and illicit methods of accessing content before widespread streaming."