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Microsoft Reacts to Possible Class-Action Lawsuit over Bans
>> From financialpost.com:
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Microsoft Corp. has responded to a possible class-action lawsuit over banning up to one million Xbox 360 consoles from accessing its online gaming service, arguing the company is well within its rights to ban users from Xbox Live.
A spokesperson from Microsoft reacted to the possible lawsuit on Friday. "Piracy is illegal and modifying an Xbox 360 is a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. Microsoft is well within its legal rights to ban these users from Xbox Live."
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Full Story: financialpost.com
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Microsoft's Xbox Live chief on bans: not 1 Million
>> From venturebeat.com:
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We sat down this week with Marc Whitten, the general manager of Xbox Live, to catch up on the latest with the service at the Streaming Media West show.
* VB: There were stories that talked about how Microsoft knocked out a lot of modders from Xbox Live. I recall that early on there were maybe 1 or 2 percent of the people who were using modded machines. Why would there be such a large number now? One report said it was a million modders knocked out.
* MW: It's a cat and mouse game. These were people that were pirating software. We try to keep sanctity of life from a safety and anti-cheating perspective and we protect our partners. We didn't release the number. I cannot explain to you why people would think it was a million people. It wasn't a million people. Check the veracity of that claim. It was one news source. I think we do a really good job understanding what people are doing on the system. That applies to intellectual property (piracy) and how we treat the community in terms of harassment. We are committed to making it better and better.
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Full Interview: venturebeat.com
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XVal 2.0 and Xbox Image Browser v1.0
>> Redline99 released 2 new tools:
* XVal 2.0
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The X value is used as a visual indication of security "events". This value is from a field stored in secdata.bin, offset 0x28 for a length of 8 bytes. It is visually displayed from dashboard in one of the system info screens. The X value is encrypted though and this tool will decrypt and display known recorded security events.
The console does not need to be connected to Live to do this procedure. At the same time this does not guarantee that the console with a "clean" X value has not been flagged on the server side.
This can be used as a tool to check the status of a second-hand console and be valuable information in considerations before purchasing.
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* Xbox Image Browser v1.0
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This application allows file extraction from xbox xdvdfs iso's.
It should have the same capabilities as Xbox Backup Creator(info). I made this a long time ago for a friend and never got around to releasing it for others.
Sorry to Vista and Windows 7 people, the app will run but you will probably need to install additional components.
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Official Site: n/a, by Redline99
Download XVal 2.0: here
Download Xbox Image Browser v1.0: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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Banned Xbox Live Users Class Action Investigation *Update*
>> Abington IP, a law firm specialising in consumer class actions posted this on their website.
*Update* They updated their text (also including HDD Crippling now. Still no diff made between GT and Console Bans however). Here's their new txt:
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An investigation is currently being conducted regarding business practices of Microsoft with respect to its recent cancellation of certain modified Xbox consoles for use with Xbox Live.
As has been reported widely in the media, tens of thousands of Xbox owners have had their modified Xbox consoles banned from Microsoft's online gaming service Xbox Live. Although modification of Xbox consoles is against the terms of use for Xbox/Xbox Live, Microsoft "conveniently" timed the Xbox console ban to occur just after the release of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game and less than two months after the release of the very popular Halo 3: ODST game. This "convenient" timing may have resulted in more Xbox Live subscription revenues for Microsoft than it would have generated had these Xbox console bans taken place at some time before the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, sales of both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (published by Activision) and Halo 3: ODST (published by Microsoft Game Studios) would likely have been greatly diminished had the Xbox console ban occurred prior to the release of these games.
Additional *reported* problems resulting from the bans include, but are not necessarily limited to:
* Disabling/altering Xbox functionality *NOT* associated with Xbox Live (HDD functionality for example),
* Disabling/altering Xbox functionality *NOT* associated with piracy,
* Obtaining information from Xbox consoles without permission of the owner,
* There are other problems/consequenses associated with these bans that have been reported here and elsewhere.
As an aside, PIRACY IS A LEGITIMATE CONCERN for Microsoft and other content producers -- however, (to use a poor analogy) Microsoft has chosen to use one of the most indiscriminate "weapons" in its arsenal in an effort to combat piracy -- as a result, the use of this "weapon" has resulted in a great deal of collateral damage -- many people were affected who had nothing to do with piracy and Xbox console functions that have nothing to do with piracy were also affected or disabled. Details aside, Microsoft's bans could have been more measured.
If you are an Xbox Live subscriber, had your modified Xbox console banned from Xbox Live, were not refunded a prorated sum for the time left on your subscription or have experienced other problems as a result of being banned, and would like to participate in a class action against Microsoft, please submit your information below.
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Full Story/Submit Form: abingtonlaw.com
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Microsoft dismisses Natal rumours
>> From eurogamer.net:
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Asked if reports on pricing and shipments for its motion control technology were correct, Xbox UK boss Neil Thompson replied: "No. They weren't accurate, they were rumours. I've got nothing more to say about it."
Pressed on whether Microsoft had decided internally on pricing, he revealed: "We're still very much in the baking on Natal and there's a lot of things to get decided on it."
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Full Story: eurogamer.net
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Final Burn Legends 1.0 for Xbox1
>> Nes6502 ported a new emulator to Xbox1:
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This is a port of Final burn Alpha 2.99.07 to the Xbox. It also includes parts of FBA-xxx Pro 1.29. The reason I developed this port was so that I could play Thunder Blade, Galaxy Force 2, Turbo Outrun, and After Burner 2 on the Xbox. However, it developed into much more than that. Source code is included.
It features:
-Support for over 2700 games. Some games are not playable anywhere else on the Xbox. It also has an excellent Sega Genesis emulator. Many Genesis games play perfectly.
-Fullspeed emulation (even with software filters in HD) for CPS1, CPS2, NeoGeo, Cave, Konami, and many other games.
-Hiscore support for most games.
-SRAM support for Sega Genesis games.
-Built in cheat database. Nearly all games have cheats (not just CPS1 and CPS2). This includes support for multi byte cheats. EEPROM cheats do not work.
-Built in Help system with information about the emulator, FAQ, and the controls.
-Per game ini files. Setting options in the GUI are global settings. Once a setting is changed in the emulation menu, then those settings are saved for that game only.
-Detailed arcade information. This is the MAME history database. This can be selected from the in game emulation menu. This includes information about the game, trivia, tips, etc...
-Save states. There are ten savestate slots for each game. There is a preview generated for each savestate. Some games have issues with savestates, but most games work fine.
-NVRAM support. All changes made through the Arcade settings menu are saved.
-In game menu where the user can configure the controls, video, or other options. This is accessed by clicking the right analog stick.
-Support for all the Xbox partitions and DVD drive. The Drive letters are (C, E, F, G, X, Y, Z, and R for the DVD-ROM). DVD discs must be created from XISOs. Otherwise the ROMs will not be found.
-Command line support. The first parameter should be the path to the emulator (E:\games\Final Burn(info) Legends\default.xbe etc...). The second parameter should be ONLY the name of the rom without the extension (i.e. sf2). Not sf2.zip. Not E:\games\Final Burn Legends\roms\sf2.zip.
-Supports game guides. These are text files that describe a game (found at www.gamefaqs.com). Try to keep the files at 1MB or less.
-Supports the ability to take a screenshot which will then be displayed in the GUI.
-Arcade settings menu. This is where options like DIP switch settings can be changed.
-Hundreds of game filters. A user can display only the games they want. For example, a user could display only horizontal shooters, or 2D fighting games, or only CPS1, or only games made by Konami, or only games made in 1998, etc...
-Favorites browser (games are added/deleted by selecting a game and pressing the white button)
-Software Filters: SuperScale, AdvancedMame, HQ2X, Simple2X, Scanlines, 2xSaI, Super2xSaI, SuperEagle, SuperScale75
-Hardware Filters: Bilinear, Point, Trilinear, Gaussian Cubic, Anisotropic
-Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Most games run at 60 FPS regardless of the resolution.
-Flicker Filter. This determines how blurry the screen is.
-Soften Filter. This determines how blurry the screen is.
-The screen can be adjusted during emulation. Each game saves this information to an ini file.
-VSYNC can be turned on or off. Off might provide more accurate emulation speed for games that do not run at 60 FPS. However, there are not many that don't run at 60 FPS and it will cause screen tearing.
-10x11 pixel aspect ratio for users in 480i/p
-Screen rotation. The screen can be rotated up to 360 degrees. This might be needed for some games.
-6 speaker surround sound (however no games output the audio in that format)
-Sample and FM interpolation can be enabled or disabled.
-Sound frequencies 11025, 22050, 44100, and 48000.
-All 4 controllers supported.
-All the buttons can be configured.
-Supports turbo for all buttons. There is a turbo speed that can be adjusted if needed. The higher the number the slower the turbo.
-Macro support. Any button combination can be used. These are read from an ini file and the user can add macros to it.
-The cursor speed can be adjusted. This is the on screen target that is drawn for shooters like Rail Chase.
-Almost all image/text items can be adjusted in the Options menu.
-Screenshot previews. It automatically detects when to display horizontal or vertical screenshots.
-It supports up to 8 screenshots per game. These can be cycled by pressing left/right on the right analog stick in the GUI.
-Analog scroll through the ROM list. Press left or right on the DPad to cycle throguh letters of the alphabet.
-Video previews
-Dual previews. If the emulator only finds a screenshot, then it displays the screenshot in single screenshot mode. If it finds a video and no screenshot it displays the video in single video mode. If it finds a video and a screenshot then it automatically uses the dual preview mode where the screenshot and video are displayed side by side.
-The main menu supports six different backgrounds and a movie layer.
-The game select screen supports independently moving/resizing the game panel, the selected game panel, the background, and all other items. This way the user can create a user interface to suit their preference.
-Animated logo for the ROM browser and Main Menu screens.
-Splash screen
-GUI sound effects.
-GUI sound effects can be disabled.
-Options to scan the ROMs directory. This needs to be done if games are added, deleted, or the ROM path is changed.
-All ROMs match the latest version of FBA 2.99.07. If the game doesn't work there, it won't work on this port. A dat file is included that can be used to verify or fix any game. The PC version dat file will not have all the games the included dat file has.
-Three skins are included (one for 480, 720p, and 1080i). If you are going to use the emulator in HD, then pick one of these skins. It sets everything up for you.
-Skin browser
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Official Site: n/a, by Nes6502 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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Upcoming Free Xbox LIVE Weekends
>> From majornelson.com:
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With the latest batch of new LIVE Features now available, we're kicking off a few FREE LIVE Weekends so that Silver members can get a free trial of all the Xbox LIVE features.
During the free LIVE Weekends, all Xbox LIVE Silver members can enjoy: online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM, Netflix, Sky Player, Halo Waypoint and 1 v 100 (Some features are only available in specific regions)
Here is the schedule of when the freeness starts for Silver Members:
* For all Xbox LIVE regions except those in Europe, Xbox LIVE Silver members will have free access from November 20th from 12n ET /9a PT /17:00 GMT until November 23rd from 12n ET /9a PT /17:00 GMT
* For All European Xbox LIVE regions, Xbox LIVE Silver member will have free access from November 25th from 17:00 GMT until November 30th at 17:00 GMT
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Prevent HDD Crippling - NAND write protect diagram
>> From eurasia.nu:
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GodzIvan strikes again, this time with a diagram which simply write protects the NAND flash in the Xbox 360 by connecting WP to ground pin (if the flash type has different pinout, just find the datasheet to locate WP). This modification does not stop the ban from M$, but it prevents deletion of the HD installation certificates required by games which means you can still install them on the hard drive. In order to update the kernel this mod must be disabled; a simple switch solution comes to mind.
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News-Source: eurasia.nu
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Analysis: Microsoft's Plan to Ban 360s was Poorly Planned
>> From associatedcontent.com:
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I was at GameStop the other day and listened to a customer's questions about Microsoft's banning of modded X-Box 360s. The worker tried to explain that this banning was for those people that hacked their X-Box 360. The customer was worried that if her child downloaded any kind of content through the X-Box 360 that this might constitute a reason for a banning for her son's system. She was confused, so she decided to purchase a PS3 instead. I was told by the manager at that GameStop that this was not an isolated incident. They had received over 50 calls that day about the banning.
What Microsoft appears to have forgotten by earmarking this time of year for the banning of modded X-Box 360s is that most of the systems that are purchased this time of year is by parents and grandparents. The game systems that are purchased this time of year are usually done by those that do not have a firm grasp on the industry. Simply put, the systems are usually purchased by people that are fairly clueless about video games.
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Full Story: associatedcontent.com
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New Dashboard Features to 'Appear' Without System Update
>> Major Nelson posted a tweet about the dashboard update (with facebook, last.fm etc support) that will be released Tuesday:
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I have to correct myself: When we turn on the new features tomorrow they'll just appear! No need for a system update.
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So did MS already include all the features in that small WPA2-fix (8955) they released a few weeks ago and do they just have to activate the new features somehow (via LIVE?) or do they have another trick up their sleeves?
Thanks to CyKiller for the news/link.
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Xecuter XFRAG 360
>> Team Xecuter released another new product ... the XFRAG 360:
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The Xecuter XFRAG 360 is the ultimate accessory for the hardcore gamer who craves the accuracy and freedom of using their beloved keyboard and mouse on an Xbox 360. We have looked at other products on the market and taken it to the next level by looking at gamers wish lists and then fine tuning every aspect of quality and performance and giving it to you at a price that doesn't break the bank.
Features:
* Connect a PS/2 or USB keyboard & Mouse to the Xbox 360
* Connect a Playstation DualShock2 controller to the Xbox 360
* All Xbox 360 buttons including analogue can be mapped to any keys on the keyboard
* Rapid Fire and Auto Fire Function (8 Customizable Buttons)
* High Precision Mouse Support - Super Accurate Adjustable X&Y Sensitivity
* Compatible with most PS/2 or USB Keyboard & Mouse combination's
* Compatible with all Xbox 360 Games
* Compatible with all Xbox 360 Console Versions
* Compatible with both CL & the new Matrix Xbox 360 Wired Controllers
* Connect any PS2 peripheral including Guitars, Dance mats, Light Guns, Racing Wheels etc
* Trusted Xecuter Design & Quality
This product has finished development and testing and is currently at the manufacturing stage. Shipping to resellers is due to begin in early December 2009. RRP will be announced sometime in November 2009.
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com/xfrag/
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Free60 JTAG/SMC XeLL Hack for Jasper-256/512mb Motherboards
>> This was actually released last week already, but with all the BAN news we kinda missed it (but we're still the first site to report about it ;)) ... so here it is :)
After the release of the hack for Xenon, Falcon/Opus, Zephyr and Jasper-16mb motherboards, here's the Free60 JTAG/SMC XeLL Hack for Jasper (v4) motherboards with 256 and 512mb NAND chips.
This NAND image will boot your Xbox360 right into XeLL, which allows you to launch linux distros or run libxenon homebrew software, as long as you never upgraded it via the normal MS upgrade procedures to kernel 849x or higher.
From the readme/nfo:
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Finally the Jasper JTAG Hack is here :)
This is XELL (Redline99's XeLL) inserted into 6723 Jasper-Kernel.
Don't wonder about the Filesize, its correct like that. It just flashes the beginning of the NAND so your console specific data like MAC adress will stay.
Of course you should have a working backup of your NAND before you proceed.
*** NOTE ***
It's for the Large Block Jaspers, 256MB and 512MB ;)
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Someone also sent us this nice diagram made by Sandungas about how to wire the JTAG hack and SPI (for NAND reading/writing via LTP with nandpro) on Falcon/Zephyr/Jasper motherboards.
*Update* Latest version of the diagram made by Sandungas on the free60 wiki.
Download: n/a (contains MS code)
News-Source: xbins.org
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Team Xecuter Blaster CK3
>> Team Xecuter launched a new version of their Blaster addon for the Xbox 360:
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The Xecuter Blaster CK3 is the latest version of the Blaster 360 series - new and improved with added support for the Liteon drives - we have also included a FREE CK3 Probe for the Liteon 74850C DVD drive and a FREE Xbox 360 Case Unlock Tool & Screwdriver !
The Xecuter Blaster CK3 is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. In the era of constant firmware updates (35+ so far) this is an absolutely essential tool saving both time and effort, making the firmware update process a walk in the park. Also making a backup of your game using the 0800 firmware is now a fast and simple process. A perfect ergonomic design means there is no soldering and no cutting of the external case - just plug 'n' go. You only ever have to open up your case once! No longer will you have to have your Xbox 360 in pieces all the time, no longer will you have to take the Xbox apart every time you need to update new features and functions or essential bug fixes, no longer do you have to have your Xbox 360 in bits every time you want to make a backup of your game to your PC.
It was designed to be as ergonomically sound as the Xbox 360 itself. Its functionally perfect and works so good that Team Xecuter believes all firmware modders will be using this as standard by the end of the year, it just makes life SO MUCH EASIER ! - Firmware modding has never been so simple !
Features List:
Improved Design - Better than ever !
Once installed never open up the case again to update firmware
Works with ALL firmware updateable drives (Hitachi, Samsung, Benq & Liteon)
Onboard USB Support (Liteon 74850C DVD Key Dump)
Onboard RS232 Support (Liteon 74850C DVD Key Dump)
100% Compatible with all firmware tools inc Jungle Flasher
Includes FREE Blaster CK3 Probe (No Solder Liteon 74850C DVD Key Extraction)
Includes FREE Xecuter Case Unlock Tool & Torx 10 Screwdriver
Xbox 360 mode switch when the Blaster is not in use.
PC mode switch when you connect the SATA cable to your PC
Mode-B Switch for Hitachi 59 & Earlier (Hitachi 78/79 Mode-B via Jungle Flasher)
Eject Button
Includes USB Cable
Includes RS232 Serial Cable
Improved SATA circuit to stop any E64 errors
Ergonomically matched to the 360 case
New Cool Green LED feature
Huge Community Support
Trusted Xecuter Quality & Design
Requirements:
Windows PC (XP/VISTA/7 32 Bit)
Compatible SATA Card (recommend VIA 6421)
Jungle Flasher Software
USB Port or RS232 Serial Port For Liteon 74850C
Info
There is currently no way to extract the key from the NEWER Liteon 83850C and 93450C August 2009+ (The pre August 2009 Liteon 83850C DVD key can be extracted using SATA - the USB / Serial is NOT required. When a 93450c method is available we will let you know.
Warning
DO NOT connect the USB cable if you don't have a Liteon 74580C DVD drive and DO NOT use the Blaster CK3 Probe on a Liteon 83850C or 93450C DVD Drive - you may cause damage to your Xbox Drive and Blaster CK3.
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com
Buy Now: Xecuter Blaster CK3 (~$67/€45/£40)
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IntensaFIRE 360 Controller Mod Kit
>> IntensaFIRE introduced their Xbox 360 Controller Mod Kit:
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What does it do?
The IntensaFIRE modifies XBOX 360 controllers, allowing them to control 5-mode sleeper settings, and use customizable user programmable modes. It uses the existing Sync button to toggle. Advanced modifiers can use the included button as well. It also enables "dual rapid-fire" - usable in all XBOX 360 games, including gamer favourites: Left 4 Dead, the Call of Duty series, the Halo series, the Gears of War series, and Street Fighter.
Mode 1 - COD 4 mode (Capped limit) (Now Supports MW2 !)
Mode 2 - Dual Rapid Fire Halo 3 "LED 3 and LED 4 Both Will Light Up
Mode 3 - COD WAW Jun 11 Patch Fast No Cap (Now Supports MW2 !)
Mode 4 - COD WAW Slow " Save Bullet , GOW 1 & 2, HALO ODST, COD4
Mode 5 - Self Edit Mode " speed range 0- 255" (Mode 18 - Now Supports MW2 !)
How is this better?
5-mode sleeper mod kits exist. Dual rapid-fire mod kits exist. The IntensaFIRE mod kit has both. There are controllers on the market, prefabricated, that do what the IntensaFIRE offers, each controller going for well over $100. The IntensaFIRE is an extremely simple to install mod kit, taking no more than 3 minutes to install with minimal tools. Other mod kits require soldering, drilling, wiring, and deconstruction of your controllers. The IntensaFIRE requires connections to only a few existing points on the controller board. No soldering is required, conductive glue is included to attach IntensaFIRE flex board to the controller.
Features:
Dual rapid-fire
5-mode sleeper
Easy 3-minute installation
No soldering or wires required
Can be used in all XBOX 360 games
Mode button for advanced modification
Easy installation with video instructions
Customizable user-programmable modes
Works in all wireless controllers (BOTH CG & Matrix) !
Does not require a more powerful battery
Includes LEDs
Includes screwdriver and conductive glue for quick installation, no additional tools required.
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Official Site: http://BGRMODS.com
Buy Now: IntensaFIRE 360 Controller Mod Kit (~$41/€28/£24)
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Unbanning Xbox 360 From Live - The Facts
>> I see lots of sites posting today about a way to unban Xbox 360 from LIVE often linking to a thread made on our forums here.
This method has been known for a long time (since the King Kong Exploit days) and does indeed 'work'. Basically you swap the Keyvault (or 'KV' in short, it stores stuff like console certificates, per-box private keys, DVD key, etc) inside the NAND with the KV from an unbanned console. While technically very different you could somewhat compare it to swapping eeprom data during the Xbox1 days.
However there's a (really) big 'IF' (besides the required tech knowledge) ... you need the (unique) CPU key of your banned console - without it you can't correctly write (or encrypt if you want) the new KV data in the NAND bin of your banned console.
Now you wonder how to get the CPU-key ... well by running XeLL of course!
To run XeLL u need to perform the JTAG hack (or the King Kong exploit, but that's even more outdated) ... and if you got banned the last few weeks it means you updated to the latest dashboard/kernel (else you can't get on LIVE).
And that's the problem... Microsoft patched the JTAG hack since kernel 849x (July 2009) ... so no way to boot up XeLL (= no realistic way for you to get the CPU-key atm) and thus no way to swap the KV data in your NAND image.
And then there's also added KV protection (hashing) on newer motherboards (Falcon+ ? and kernel 1888 won't boot on those), but if you can't even get your CPU-key it doesn't matter much to do deeper into this problem.
The only way it would work is if you retrieved the CPU-key of your old banned 360 before you updated to anything over 849x. If you did that you probably know about all of this and I'm not telling you anything new ;)
Downgrading kernel is not an option either, older kernels won't boot as both kernel and CB fuses were burned during the various updates MS performed, and you can't bypass that without ... your CPU-key.
Hope that explains the situation a bit (tried to make it not 'too' technical)
On a side-note, it would probably be pretty easy for MS to detect KV-swaps (like HW-mismatches etc).
Side-note2: in case it wasn't obvious yet those "unban isos" are fake and iXtreme LT won't unban you (it will instead try to avoid new bans).
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NPD Number of October 2009: Wii 507k, PS3 321k, 360 250k
>> Here are the NPD numbers for U.S. console hardware sales in October 2009:
* Wii: 506,900
* Nintendo DS: 457,600
* PlayStation 3: 320,600
* Xbox 360: 249,700
* PSP: 174,600
* PlayStation 2: 117,800
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PR: European Consumers Push The Button on 10M Xbox360 Consoles
>> From the press release:
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Xbox 360 today announced that it had achieved console sales to 10 million consumers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in just four years. Reaching the landmark number has meant that Xbox 360 is the only console to achieve year-on-year growth across the region this year[1]. The launch next week of instant streaming HD movies, Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm on Tuesday 17th November 2009 transforms Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV and strengthens Xbox 360's already impressive line up of interactive entertainment services.
"Xbox 360 continues to pull ahead of the competition when it comes to delivering on a complete home entertainment experience and we think that Xbox Live currently is about 12 to 18 months ahead of its main rival PlayStation Network when it comes to offering service and content beyond traditional games," said Martin Olausson, Director of Digital Media Research at Strategy Analytics. "By introducing innovative new services and content such as Natal, instant streaming of full 1080P HD video, and integrating social media features such as Twitter and Facebook, Xbox will likely attract a wider audience than its rivals and is in a great position to maximize sales in the next few years".
2009 has been a pivotal year in Xbox's journey from its gaming origins to now changing the way people consume and share entertainment content, interact with each other online and continue to play great games. It's a change that people are embracing; there are more than 20 million Xbox LIVE active members worldwide and there have been over 1 billion downloads of gaming and entertainment content, with movie downloads doubling in the last year alone.
"Reinventing entertainment through, play, watch, connect and share. This is the vision that we have for Xbox 360 and today that vision is the reality for 10 million Xbox owners. European consumers are very discerning and demand a connected entertainment experience. That's why we focused on providing content that is right and relevant for them and entertainment beyond just gaming to movies, music and social networking. We have delivered on this promise and next week will bring real innovation into the living room through instant streaming high definition movies, connecting with friends on Facebook and Twitter and a personalised music channel. Together, this represents a real shift in the way people are entertained every day," said Chris Lewis, vice president Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Europe.
This reinvention of entertainment has already seen a shift in where the Xbox lives in the home, with the majority (60%) of Xbox consoles now becoming integrated into the family living room. It has also caused a shift in the Xbox customer base as now 35% of Xbox customers are women and 64% are over the age of 25[2]. The arrival of the much anticipated 'Project Natal' will create a new category of gaming and entertainment experiences through controller-free gaming that makes Xbox 360 more inclusive and relevant to an even wider audience.
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Tuesday Was Xbox Live's Busiest Day Ever
>> From g4tv.com:
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Xbox Live took a beating on Tuesday. One might surmise a major multiplayer game was released on Tuesday and people wanted to play it. Oh, right. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. As it turns out, the launch of Activision and Infinity Ward's shooter sent so many people online that it resulted in the biggest day ever for Xbox Live yet, with more than two million gamers playing simultaneously.
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Full Story: g4tv.com
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Xbox Boss Chris Lewis Defends Anti-Piracy Crackdown
>> From sky.com:
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Speaking on Jeff Randall Live, Xbox's chief executive for Europe Chris Lewis explained the thinking behind the policy.
"We are very committed to stamp out piracy. It's an issue not only for Xbox, it's an issue for the industry as a whole, it's an issue for Microsoft generally," he said.
"Clearly it's important for us to be able to stamp down on that to protect the 10 million people that are already on Xbox 360 in Europe for instance. So we take it very seriously."
In an interview with Sky's Anna Jones, Mr Lewis went on to defend the move.
"If it's clear someone is downloading pirated copies or have modified their Xbox in some way that will allow them to download games that they haven't purchased legitimately and yes we lock that account down and we're unapologetic about that," he said.
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Xbox LIVE Update coming Nov. 17th
>> Microsoft announced the "Facebook-Twitter-Last.fm-Zunevideo" dashboard/kernel update is coming to Xbox LIVE users on November 17th (next tuesday).
Of course ... if you're still on a pre 849x kernel, stay there if you still want to be able to run the free60 jtag hack. And always update at own risk ;)
From the press release:
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The topic du jour was all about TV, but this morning at NewTeeVee Live - an industry conference that explores the future of television - Xbox LIVE general manager Marc Whitten confirmed the next wave of social entertainment is coming to Xbox LIVE on November 17. Starting next week, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and instant on HD video from Zune will be available on Xbox 360 consoles, transforming Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room.
"We're delivering some truly exciting social entertainment experiences to our members," said Whitten. "Xbox LIVE's differentiator has always been our community, and we've already seen a tremendous response to these features in our public preview. It's the community that drives us forward and allows us to pioneer new ways of connecting people through the entertainment they love."
• Facebook*- Update your status to share what movie, game or entertainment you're enjoying, connect with friends and view their Facebook stream, status updates and photos on the big screen - all seamlessly integrated and custom-built for Xbox 360. You can even compare your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends lists to see which of your friends are on LIVE.
• Zune - Zune video on Xbox LIVE offers a full fidelity experience with instant on HD in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. No waiting for downloads or buffering, it's there at the press of a button. You can also share the experience with up to seven friends through voice chat and Avatar integration on the TV screen - it puts a whole new spin on "movie night."
• Twitter*- Stay in the know by discovering, posting and replying to Tweets right on your Xbox 360. You can even view friend profiles, trends and conversations, or search to see who's tweeting about your favorite game.
• Last.fm* - Discover more music and explore endless personalized radio stations with Last.fm on Xbox 360. Skip, "ban" or "love" tracks to create your perfect mix--we've even built in "Gamer Stations" with game-related types of music selected specifically for the gaming community (Available in the U.S. and UK)
In addition to these social features, Xbox LIVE will also be debuting "News and More," a new section of the "Inside Xbox" channel, transforming Xbox LIVE into a full-fledged media portal. With a regularly-updated stream of content from MSNBC, The New Yorker and Dilbert, "News and More" brings the latest in current events, arts and entertainment right to your fingertips.
All of these features build on the wild success of Netflix on Xbox LIVE, which quickly established Xbox 360 as the most-used living room device for streaming Netflix content to the home1. Only on Xbox 360 can you find the best in movies, music, games and social networking all in one place, tailor-made for the TV and connected to more than 20 million people around the globe.
"From the launch of Xbox LIVE nearly seven years ago, to milestones like Video Marketplace, Netflix and the New Xbox Experience, we've continued working toward our vision of connected entertainment for everyone," continued Whitten. "I'm proud to say that next week marks another great stride in fulfilling that promise, and we're already imagining what the future has in store."
So what are you waiting for? On November 17, turn on your Xbox 360, log onto Xbox LIVE and enjoy the world of social entertainment at your fingertips. Not an Xbox LIVE Gold member? Starting November 20 (12 pm ET / 9 am PT) until November 23 (12 pm ET / 9 am PT) Xbox LIVE Silver members can enjoy the latest Gold features for FREE - including Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm! There's tons more to experience with Gold as well. Play the latest game titles like "Halo 3: ODST" online multiplayer, participate in "1 vs. 100," host an Xbox LIVE Party or even video chat with friends. All of these Gold-only features will be available all weekend long for anyone to try. * Xbox LIVE Gold adult account required to access these features. Xbox LIVE Gold memberships are just over $4 (U.S.) per month
** Xbox LIVE members under the age of 18 will not be able to access Facebook and Twitter as part of the Free Gold Weekend
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