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Week of October 10, 2004
New XLink Kai is Online..
>> A new version of XLink Kai(info) has been released. For those who don't know Kai it's a tunneling application that allows you to play link-compatible Xbox, PS2 and GC games with people all across the planet FOR FREE.
From TeamXlink.co.uk:
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The new Kai has been released. It is important to note that you *must reinstall* - autoupdate has not been used on this update. I'm going to summarise the various parts of this release below - please read them.
Windows
The Win32 Kai package has undergone massive changes - both visually and in the background. The frame handing core has been rewritten - thanks to the generosity of the XR8D community, Kai now uses psSDK - the fastest and most efficient packet capture / injection core ever created. This, combined with a complete UDP core rewrite, including a brand new MAC caching subsystem make Kai *by far* the fastest frame tunnel available - for all consoles.
Thanks to dfunked, you now have an awesome UI - consistent, fast, sexy - it's what we wanted Kai to be in the first place - and now it's done.
A full changelog for this Windows release was planned - but to be honest, it's been so long - and so much has been done - I wouldn't stand a chance of getting it all at one go. So just *play* - you will notice the difference within seconds ;).
*nix
Well, what to say.. I'm a *nix scheptic - always have been really - but I cannot deny that spending the last few weeks working with Luis (^S^) on the cross-platform code for the kaiEngine has given me a new view on all this stuff. You can download binaries for Linux and OSX right now!! Be assured, even though these cores only support Messenger mode and XBox, *great things* are being planned by ^S^ and his selected platform assistants. This is the fastest growing area of Kai - and I couldn't be happier that we have someone like Luis at the helm.. simply awesome work.
API
A *very* simple and early UI API has been made available - and I will be opening the Developer forums on TX ASAP. I hope this helps the people who have been playing with kaiUI to take the next step - but I certainly still need your input to move these documents forward. Expect a *lot* of frequent updates to this release - please post in the "Update Me" thread in our Developer forum (when it's enabled) to get email notifications of API updates. Click here to download the alpha API.
The WML Services for Kai have slipped a bit - it was expected. I'll clean the rest up tomorrow - look out for a news post about it. If anything was to slip, I'm glad it's this - and nothing serious.
Finally, a note to all the people who have been involved in this release - from both Kai's moderation group and from external Clans and other user groups. This release would not be here right now, if it wasn't for your hard work - *please* enjoy this release - you've all earned it..
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Official Site: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk
Download: here
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(Saturday 16 October 2004 19:10 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Survey says video games may not be a big worry
>> From mercurynews.com:
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Video games may have become mainstream entertainment, but their image still suffers from the notion that they're particularly detrimental to children.
But maybe -- just maybe -- the issue has been blown out of proportion. Perhaps a more balanced attitude prevails.
That's one conclusion you might draw from a recent national survey conducted by Menlo Park's Kaiser Family Foundation. When parents were asked to pick the medium they were most concerned about in terms of inappropriate content, video games were at the bottom of the list.
About a third -- 34 percent -- picked television. All mediums ``equally'' was second, at 20 percent. The Internet was of most concern to 16 percent, movies to 10 percent.
Music was the choice of only 7 percent, and video games and ``not concerned'' each registered at 5 percent. Fractions of percentages and non-answers account for the remaining 3 percent.
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Read the whole article on mercurynews.com.
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(Saturday 16 October 2004 13:55 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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DoomX v1.1b
>> A new version of DoomX(info) has been released.
What's new/fixed:
* Fixed weapon sound bug
* Fixed freezing when controller is unplugged
* Renamed XBE to 'default.xbe'
Official Site: n/a, by Carcharius, LikkleBaer (orginally ported by Lantus)
Forum Discussion Thread: forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Saturday 16 October 2004 09:06 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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PStwo next to Xbox
>> The guys over at IGN could put their hands on a PStwo already - the new small version of the Sony PlayStation2 coming November 1-3 in retail stores.
What does this news do on an xbox site you wonder? Well they took some pictures of the PStwo next to the Xbox console and Xbox controller that you may want to see.
You can read IGN's 'Checking Out the PStwo' article here.
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(Friday 15 October 2004 23:49 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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UIX Progress Update: File-Manager
>> From teamuix.com:
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Here's a little sneak peak of whats in the works
A Fully featured file-manager with icons ..
More Pictures: screenshot2 - screenshot3
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For those who missed the previous news, Team User Interface X (UIX) is a new team formed by Team XboxDash.Net (tHc Original(info), tHc LITE(info), XboxDashNext(info) dashboards) and Team Blackstormx (BlackStormX(info) dashboard).
They are now working together on 'UIX dashboard' (modified MS dash).
Official Site: http://www.teamuix.com
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(Friday 15 October 2004 21:46 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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GeminiServer XBOX SetupCD v4.0.0
>> GeminiServer XBOX SetupCD is another installer disc for Xbox based on EvolutionX(info) - it allows you to easily setup your Xbox and it contains lots of homebrew Xbox software programs, Xbox bioses and PC apps packed onto the CD.
Main Features:
Copy all Programs ; Format all Drive letters ; Quick Installation Options ; Manual Setup Routines ; Setup different Dashboatd ; Bind new HDD's ; FLash your ModCHIP ; Flash TSOP ; Manage your Bioses ; Manages you Games ; Pre Configured Dashboard ; Preconfigured XBMC ; Special XBMC edition with Python scripts ; Live Linux Modus ; Setup Linux to the HDD [Only DVD-Edition] ; Flash XBOX Drive Files [Samsung and Philips] ; VGA enabled BIOS'es ; Lock and unlock the HDD ; Restore HDD ; Backup HDD with FTP ; Start Live Dashboard to look what they can ; PC: StartUP online Dokumentation what is what ; Language Setup: German, English, Turkish ; Supports Drive F:\ and G:\ ; Support Boot from Drive E ; Support Boot from Drive F ; Support Boot from Drive G
...and more things.
For a full list of xbox programs/bioses and PC apps on the CD: nfo on xbins.org.
If you used an earlier version of this installer disc you can find a full changelog here
Screenshot: here
Official Site: http://www.xboxconfig.de
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Friday 15 October 2004 20:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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DosXBox v4.01-HCl
>> A new modified version of the 286/386 PC emulator DOSXBox(info) (orginally ported by Xport) has been released. What's new/fixed (since v4-HCl-BETA):
* Fixed a bad memory leak in libsdlx 0.10 while changing the videomode (some games do this rather often)
* Fixed ctrl-f9
* Added some basic config options to the config tool,
+Abandoned readconf, since it was too crude and wasn't working properly, adding more config options instead.
+Post on dosxbox forum for config options requests
Note that changing the ramsize is hard to do while dosxbox is already running.
Added options:
-cpu_cycles [number] - Set Cpu Cycles
-frameskip [number] - Set frameskip
-cpucore [normal/simple/full/dynamic] - change cpu core, mostly for testing the dynamic one.
-stretchx [number] - set x stretch
-stretchy [number] - set y stretch
-screenx [number] - set x screen position
-screeny [number] - set y screen position
-writebat [filename] - write .bat file with config settings
* Dynamic core added, unstable at the moment, it'll run hello world, but thats about it, still need to find out why.
* Fixed loading of dosxbox.conf
* Starts mystuff.bat on bootup.
* added networking support - untested
TODO:
I'll be trying to get the dynamic core to run properly without crashing.. since the normal core is too slow for newer games.
Also on my todo list is mapping the controller to mouse, and virtual keyboard
Official Site: n/a, by HCl
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Friday 15 October 2004 18:30 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX: v1.6 LPC Port Recovery PCB and New XBX USB plug
>> From SmartXX.com:
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* The new USB plug now with blue LED allready in extradition.
* After some delay we will now add the "Recovery PCB" in the SmartXX bundles. This special "Recovery PCB" is only usable for 1.6 XBox units and has to be mounted on the back side of the motherboard. It´s a clean and simple solution that gets rid of the wiring currently used for the LPC rebuild.
You can also order this small piece of happiness at your local dealer.
BTW 1.6 solder less allready in final development ;)
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(Friday 15 October 2004 16:34 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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(USA) New Bundle: Xbox, Two Games, Free Live for $150
>> The last few weeks we already saw some nice 'end-of-year' promotion bundles for Europe(more info) and Japan(more info).
IGN.com now reports about a new bundle North-Americans will get this holiday season:
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Microsoft announced today that it is putting together a very sweet deal for holiday shoppers (or just the few still unfortunate enough not to have an Xbox yet). Starting October 31, you'll be able to pick up an Xbox bundled with NCAA Football 2005, Top Spin, and two months of free Xbox Live -- all for $149.99 (~120EUR or ~83GBP).
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Read the whole article on IGN.com.
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(Friday 15 October 2004 15:21 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Bungie About Halo2 Leak
>> Someone of the Bungie Team posted about the Halo2 leak on their forums.
From the Bungie.net Forums:
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Did Bungie get hacked or something?
Of course not. This is almost positively the work of some jerk in the manufacturing plant who pocketed the game is it is being printed in mass for world release on the 9th of November.
What can I do about it?
For starters: STOP POSTING LINKS TO LEAKED INFORMATION WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS EASY ACCESS TO IT.
Clearly, this leak is highly illegal. By posting links to where it can be downloaded, or even by posting links to screens of the leaked game, you're contributing to the problem by spreading the leaked information. Further, you may spoil the game for people who have worked hard to keep their first experience of Halo 2 pure.
As such, expect harsh reprimand for the posting of leaked information. A link or offer to give out a link via private media on the forums will get you banned permanently. The same goes for any kind of leak-related spoiler information. Further, you risk having your XBox Live account's ability to play Halo 2 crippled as we can and will ban gamertags from access to vital parts of Halo 2's online experience. We are NOT kidding around here. There will be no warning, no appeal, you'll just be gone.
If you come across a link to the leaked game, do not reply to it, do not post about it in other forums, do not in any way spread the problem.
What is Microsoft going to do about this?
There's no doubt in my mind that Microsoft has people tracking down whoever was responsible for this. I hope whoever it was thought that leaking the game was worth his job, I hear the Microsoft legal team employ some very effective ninja.
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Read the whole thread on bungie.net.
Thanks to WikiX for the link.
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(Friday 15 October 2004 11:29 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X3 Bios 1892 and v1.6 Rebuild Module
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
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* X3 Bios 1892
I think we nailed pretty much every bug reported now. Obviousley something new will be discovered but we've released an updated build on average every 2 days over the last week due to our users amazing input - thanks !
We recommend ALL X3 users update to this version.
X3 1892 - Out Now Smile Click Here For Support Thread.
What's new/fixed (since 1879):
- removed X3 flubber for now since it seems to be the reason for non booting games (fucked up framebuffer pointer?)
- fixed "rename" function in ftp - works now
- fixed "dir = 0kb file" problem on D: drive, other drives work perfectly (tested with flashfxp 3.0 b1015)
- (finally?) fixed HDTV videomodes, tested on focus and xcalibur
- x3cl now always 480p if hd pack is attached
- startup anim now always 480p if hd pack attached
- Saved Games DO work. If you saved games with the older versions of X3 then they may be corrupted. New saved games
* v1.6 Rebuild Module
We just can't stop :-)
Here is a clever yet simple design for users to complete their v1.6 rebuilds with ease. Designed for noobs and experienced alike, its cheap, quick, clean, simple, affective. On shelves within a week or so.
 click picture to enlarge
Official Site: http://www.teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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(Friday 15 October 2004 09:07 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Blackley to Keynote Digital Entertainment Conference
>> From TeamXbox.com:
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Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will be the keynote speakers for the first annual Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards. The two-day event will bring together the biggest names in the entertainment and technology industries. It will be held November 4-5 at the Tom Bradley International Center and the Grand Horizon Ballroom at UCLA's Covel Center.
For the most updated information on the conference and event, please visit digitalentertainmentawards.com.
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Read the whole news on TeamXbox.com.
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(Friday 15 October 2004 09:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XForm Beta Release Coming Monday
>> We received some news from Arddrive who has been working on XForm(info) (previously called XBMC-Skinner) - a win32 tool that will allow you to easily make skins for XboxMediaCenter(info):
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Hi everyone, I know you have all been waiting a long time for XForm but the beta release will be coming this monday!
In this beta version some of the functionality will be missing but here at XForm we hope to have a fortnightly update for you guys and girls out there who want it. However you will already be able to add most things to your skins – Buttons, Labels, Images, Thumbnails, Spin Controls, ... you get the picture.
The download will be made available on Monday 09:30GMT from http://xbmc-skinner.xbox-scene.com
Thanks for your patience.
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 23:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Surreal64 FDB v3
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 20:08 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-Control v1.05
>> Easbuy2000 released a new version of X-Control(info) - PC software to control and flash an X-Chip modchip.
What's new/fixed:
* USB software for loading and controlling BIOS's on X-Chip.
* Fixes SP2 issues experience by some indeviduals.
* Added X-Serial ( Debugger output from X-Chip ) for Programmers.
* Added capability to make Xbox BIOS deafult booted BIOS.
* Update some spelling/grammer in manual.
* Removed dependancy of .dll file.
* Renamed Manual to match X-Control software version. Old manual was 1.3, now 1.05 is newest. NOTE: The manual has images from version 1.03 of software, layout is identical to 1.05 and all images apply equally.
Official Site: http://www.easybuy2000.com
Download: here
Thanks to CraVavr3 for the news.
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 18:55 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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2 New Cordless Xbox LIVE Headsets
>> 2 New Cordless Headsets have been announced on TeamXbox.com:
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* Logitech Frees Xbox Gamers with Cordless Headset
Logitech announced today the Logitech Cordless Headset for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, giving Xbox enthusiasts the ability to play Xbox Live games over the Internet with complete cordless freedom -- from up to 30 feet away -- for the first time.
Licensed by Microsoft, the Logitech Cordless Headset for Xbox offers a compact design and rechargeable batteries that provide up to six hours of play time. The Logitech Cordless Headset for Xbox uses 2.4 GHz technology, which provides clear audio transmission without interference or delays so no team member is left behind.
The Logitech Cordless Headset for Xbox will come with two months of free Xbox Live service and will be available in the U.S. this fall for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
More info: teamxbox.com
* foneGEAR Cord Free Headset Now Xbox Compatible.
foneGEAR announced today that its universal wireless headset, the foneGEAR Cord Free is available for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Xbox Live for the low price of $39.99.
The foneGEAR Cord Free headset uses a single AA alkaline battery to achieve up to 25 hours of chat. The foneGEAR headset dispenses with an 'on-off' button, so users never need to remember to turn it off. Users are instantly ready for chat by simply docking the small headset base into the universal 2.5mm controller adapter included with Xbox Live starter kits. Volume settings for the headset earpiece and microphone are user-defined and are adjustable with one button on the earpiece.
The foneGEAR Cord Free headset uses an enhanced form of 'near field' magnetic communication rather than conventional radio frequency (RF) technology to become the lowest-power, most affordable, noise-suppressing wireless headset on the market today.
More info: teamxbox.com
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 12:13 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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More Info About Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox
>> More information about the kit to connect your Xbox with a PC running Windows Media Center Edition 2005 has been released on xbox.com.
Media Center Extender for Xbox is a new Xbox title that streams the Media Center PC entertainment experiences onto your TV or display through your Xbox console.
Media Center Extender for Xbox is a packaged software product from Microsoft that runs as an Xbox game. With a wired or wireless connection to the Media Center PC (sold separately), the Xbox console allows you to enjoy the digital entertainment media from the PC.
Store all your digital media on your Media Center PC — photos, music, videos, live and recorded TV — and bring it all to life throughout your home through the Xbox console. The Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox also supports DVD movie playback.
Features accessible from your Xbox:
* Watch and record television shows.
* Enjoy a free integrated TV Program Guide with no fees.
* Access your Media Center PC’s digital media library music, videos, and pictures.
* Stay connected with instant messaging and Xbox Live™.
* Watch DVD movies.
* Listen to FM and Internet radio.
The kit will be released in USA somewhere in November with a retail price of $79.99 and will include the following components in the package:
A remote control, An infrared receiver, Setup guide, Media Center Extender for Xbox DVD, Media Center Extender for Xbox setup CD (one time install on your Media Center PC), 2 AA batteries, Networking poster.
While 'Media Center Extender' can only stream content from a Windows Media Center PC (and not play content directly from the xbox DVD-ROM or HD or stream from another OS), it's an official (and expensive) alternative to XboxMediaCenter(info) and Gentoox Media Center(info) for those who don't want to modify their Xbox.
More info: xbox.com.
Thanks to Yoshihiro for the link.
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 08:29 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Halo 2 leaked onto the Internet 26 Days Before Official Release
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
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Microsoft has launched an investigation into the leak of a version of Bungie's forthcoming Xbox title Halo 2, which has made its way onto Internet piracy sites and newsgroups almost a month before the title is due to launch. (November 9-11)
The pirate copy of the game, which is thought to have begun circulating last night, claims to be a French PAL version.
"Microsoft has learned that a version of Halo 2 has been posted to various newsgroups and web sites," the company said in a statement this morning. "We consider downloading this code or making it available for others to download as theft."
"We are currently investigating the source of this leak with the appropriate authorities," the statement continued. "Microsoft takes the integrity of its intellectual property extremely seriously, and we are aggressively pursuing the source of this illegal act."
The launch of Halo 2 worldwide remains unaffected.
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Read the whole article on GamesIndustry.biz. (More: slashdot.org, GameSpot.com, bbc.co.uk, TheRegister.co.uk, ...)
You can see the NFO of this release on nforce.nl.
We very stronly discourage you to download such a release. Gamers who download games illegally can face a maximum penalty of $100,000 per infringement for copyright violations.
Support the software companies. If you play a game BUY it!
Buy Halo2: Amazon (USA) - Amazon (Europe)
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(Thursday 14 October 2004 06:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-B.I.T v1.5 Sample Pictures
>> We received a sample this week of the X-B.I.T v1.5 from Divineo.
The new X-B.I.T version has some optimizations compared to v1.0: it now has an Actel chip (instead of Laticce), a faster USB bus, a new updated win32 PC tool, improved power/ground for Xbox v1.5 and a lower retail price.
It's still fully solderless for xbox v1.0-v1.5 and both wires and headerpin install are also still possible. There will also be an adapter sold separatly (not yet released) for Xbox v1.6 that will require 9 wires to solder.
Here are some pictures of the X-B.I.T v1.5 already - review will follow later:
 Click picture to enlarge. The full kit. Click picture to enlarge. The X-B.I.T v1.5 modchip and external adapter
More Pictures: Frontside of modchip - Backside of modchip - X-B.I.T v1.0 pictures
Official Site: http://www.dms-x-bit.com
Buy X-B.I.T v1.5: Divineo
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(Wednesday 13 October 2004 22:07 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Buy a Halo SE Xbox Autographed by the Halo Team and more for Charity
>> There's some special Nite-2-Unite charity auction over at Ebay:
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Halo gamers this is an amazing package of Halo and Halo 2 merchandise. The Special Edition Green Halo console, autographed by the Halo team, comes with a special edition green controller, and a full version of Halo (rated M for mature). Also included is a certificate to redeem one of the first copies of the newest game Halo 2! (rated M for mature) You can put your new Halo 2 game in the Commemorative Tin that will also need to be redeemed. Wear one of your new Halo T-shirts proudly as you play your new games! This package comes with 2, sizes adult large and adult XL. And for the no nonsense player included in this package is the GameCon Halo 2 Edition headset, exclusively designed for the Xbox console. Are you impressed or what!!
*Halo 2 Game and Commemorative will need to be redeemed when they are released on approx. November 9th, 2004.*
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Nite to Unite for Kids is an annual dinner hosted by members of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers, to raise funds for the ESA Foundation.
The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting positive programs and opportunities that will make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of America'ss youth. The Foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the industry to create positive social impact in our communities. The interactive entertainment industry supports geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races and denominations and both genders.
At time of writing the auction was at 810.00USD with 2days and 17hours to go.
More info: ebay.com
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(Wednesday 13 October 2004 19:33 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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EvoX X-Chip BIOS v1.2
>> Team Evolutionx released a new version of the EvoX X-Chip Bios - the OS and hacked bios for the X-Chip modchip.
What's new/fixed:
* Fixed issues with games like Terminator 3
* Fixed Live Blocker issues with some games (Tiger woods and more)
* Fixed IGR routine causing digital sound problems and compatibility issues
* Added AC3 and DTS options in EEPROM Settings
* Fixed problems with pushbutton not booting EvoX BIOS
Official Site: http://www.evolutionx.info
Download: n/a (contains MS copyrighted code)
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(Wednesday 13 October 2004 09:12 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X3 XLCD Arrives
>> More news from TeamXecuter.com:
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The X3 product range just keeps getting bigger and bigger :-)
The XLCD is the worlds first custom designed LCD screen that is manufactured specifically for the XBOX. Its size and shape is optimized to fit perfectly into any modders hacked Xbox Front Panel. Our manufacturing and technological capabilities enable us to make many more advanced high end add ons for you - we give you all the frills but without the fuss Wink You can expect only the very best quality from Xecuter.
Price and availability will be announced soon.
More Pictures: pict2 - pict3 - pict4 - pict5
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(Wednesday 13 October 2004 08:38 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Voodoo PC Launches VIBE Xbox eXtender
>> More details emerged about using the Xbox as Media Extender for Windows MCE 2005.
From TeamXbox.com:
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VoodooPC announced today the launch of Voodoo VIBE, a Central Home Theater and Entertainment PC that is designed to sit in your home office as a central media server PC. You can then hook up a custom VIBE XBOX to your TV, and not only can you play XBOX games, but you can record and pause LIVE TV easily. This setup allows you to stream videos, display slide shows, play MP3, play LIVE FM Radio, and even burn recordings to DVD from your VIBE XBOX on the VIBE HTPC.
"Rather than taking a standard PC and making it more difficult to hook up to your TV, we designed the system around the XBOX so someone like my mom could work it," said Jan Strzepka, VP Business Development, "Not only can my mom work it, but now she doesn't get off the couch."
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Read the whole article on TeamXbox.com.
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(Wednesday 13 October 2004 08:25 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X3 Bios Build 1879
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
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Here is a new build with some major bug fixes. We require as much testing as possible please. There may still be a bug in FTP (DIR's xferring folders as 0kb files - We need to know your EXACT Xbox configuration if you have this problem (version / ftp client etc) - We have tested working perfect with FlashFXP. Please post bug / test reports to this thread.
[1879]
* fixed non working hdtv on conexant / focus
! 480p on xcalibur still not working - bughunting in progress
* fixed non booting games
* fixed system link problem on 1.6 - we need test reports
* fixed savegame corruption on 1.6 - we need test reports
* fixed problem when entering passwords. note: passwords are 8 chars max!
+ ftp can now move files across drives, but note, this doesn't work with directories atm. XBOX API function "MoveFileEx" only moves files across drives, not dirs.
+ [TEMP. DISABLED DUE TO XCALIBUR 480P BUG] X3CL now displayed in 480p if hd pack attached
+ [TEMP. DISABLED DUE TO XCALIBUR 480P BUG] flubber now displayed in 480p if hd pack attached
! When using FTP try to use a decent client like FlashFXP - we have zero issues. Using Internet Explorer ftp or some other client maybe not be 100%
+ Disabled the "3" Logo and put the XBOX text back on startup animation in preperation for your custom .x files on a later build.
* Fixed X Logo positioning on different camera angles.
! X3 Flubber is a bit different - needs cleaning up - didnt have time for this build.
! FTP Rename still broke - will fix it on next build.
+ New Feature
* Fix
! Info
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Official Site: http://www.teamxecuter.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
Buy Xecuter3: System-Mods.com, Divineo.com, MrModchips.com, BMMods.com
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(Tuesday 12 October 2004 22:53 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBCD v1.03
>> A new version of XBCD(info) - XBox Controller Driver for Windows 98/2000/XP - has been released. What's new/fixed:
* Added support for the spring and friction effects in the Rumble DLL. Fixed some of the registry entries for the force feedback effects.
* Removed all of the needless floating point math in the driver to make it more stable.
* Added XP Visual Themes support to the Setup Utility and fixed the flickering effect in it.
* The XBCD installer can also be run silently now.
Official Site: http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd.html
Download: here
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(Tuesday 12 October 2004 22:09 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox as Windows Media Extender for Windows Media Center Ed. 2005
>> From TomsHardware.com and Forbes.com:
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Today at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, Microsoft's Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates laid out his vision of the future of multimedia. He launched Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and reintroduced Windows Media Player 10. An array of gadgets for the living room, bedroom and on-the-road were demonstrated.
Microsoft has offered versions of the Media Center system, which allows people to watch and record live television, listen to music and DVDs, and view digital photos, for about two years. More people are using PCs as entertainment hubs in their living rooms.
For the bedroom the consumer can buy the Windows Media Extender, made by Linksys, which will turn your bedroom TV into a full Media Center computer. The extender will feed off the tuner and hard-drives of the main Media Center computer elsewhere in the house. Mr. Gates showed off the next conversion kit that will turn the Xbox into a Windows Media Extender.
For around $80, the company will soon offer technology that allows Microsoft's Xbox game console to serve as a conduit for music and videos.
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Read more about it on TomsHardware.com and Forbes.com
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(Tuesday 12 October 2004 19:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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NeoDashX v1.0
>> Team NeoDashX released a new version of their Neo Dash X(info) dashboard - a modified MS dashboard. This new version includes FTP support, no-dongle DVD playback and more ...
List of features (from readme/nfo):
* Based on MS Dash 4920
* 7 tabs
* Direct link for applications, emulators...
* 2 orbs on the Main Menu
* Orb skinable
* Orb built-in application, emulators menu
* Possibilty to activate/desactivate the cellwall in the config.xbx
* Possibilty to show an image in the orb, different images, both images or no image
* Possibilty to activate/desactivate the orb's grid
* Transparency of the tabs when they are higher or lower
* MemoryX built-in
* ControlPanel built-in
* ControlPanel can be called from anywhere in the dash
* Management of backgrounds
-20 diff. backgrounds
-possibility to set it as random
-realtime background changing by pressing the white button
* FTP (even during dvd playback)
* Play dvd without the remote
* Music start on boot if the player is set to random
* Tabs has been rebuilt to be more smooth
More pictures: FTP setup screen
Official Site: http://www.gueux.net
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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(Tuesday 12 October 2004 17:52 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Halo 2 Launch Party At Toys 'R' Us Times Square
>> From TeamXbox.com:
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the Toys "R" Us international flagship store in New York's Times Square will become the center of the Halo 2 universe on the evening of November 8, 2004. A number of gamers will even get an early hands-on experience with Halo 2 while they wait for the stroke of midnight.
Throughout the evening, midnight madness will ensue with special guest appearances, and prizes will be awarded for gamers showing off their Halo 2 enthusiasm.
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Read the whole article at TeamXbox.com.
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(Tuesday 12 October 2004 13:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X3 Control Panel - Updated Design
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(Monday 11 October 2004 23:43 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter3 Bios Bug Blitzing Update
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
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First of all thank you to everyone who has given their input into the final tweaks needed to the X3 Bios for Gold Release.
The main bug was with HDTV Video Modes - this seems to have all been solved now, we have even managed to have the startup flubber and animation output in 480p Smile
We have found the bug with Outrun2 and 007:AUF not booting direct from disc - there seems to be a memory leak in our DirectX code - this is being solved as we speak. In the meantime if you have this issue simply disable the X3 Flubber back to the Xbox default flubber.
There is also a small bug with saved games files on a v1.6 - this is being investigated.
There are a few other minor FTP bugs which are being fixed also - nothing too serious.
All in all everything is being nailed so the next Bios release should be pretty much there. Then we will start on adding our next batch of features planned for Christmas.
Once we go Gold we will release a comprehensive manual for every feature of X3 Config Live. If you have any other bug reports please post them to our X3 Bugs Section on the forums - thanks.
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(Monday 11 October 2004 18:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Halo2 Goes Gold
>> From TeamXbox.com:
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Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Halo 2 for Xbox , the most-anticipated video game of the year, has gone gold and will ship simultaneously over three days to 27 countries in eight languages. Halo 2 will be available on November 9 throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, in France, Belgium and Switzerland on November 10, as well as in Japan and the rest of Europe on November 11.
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Read the whole article on TeamXbox.com.
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(Monday 11 October 2004 13:35 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Nintendo's Revolution Will Not Follow Xbox2 Timescale
>> From GamesIndustry.biz:
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"Our focus is this: we will bring Revolution to the marketplace roughly at the same time as the competition," Nintendo of America's charismatic VP of sales and marketing Reggie Fils-Aime told US website IGN. "We are driving our timetables based on what we believe Sony will do."
While Nintendo may be watching Sony to work out when to jump on the next generation, the company is less sold on Microsoft's approach. "Not that I want to ignore the Xbox," Fils-Aime qualified, "but certainly we believe that a rush to a new system is a mistake."
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(Monday 11 October 2004 11:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team Xodus Announces Universal Solderless Adaptor
>> From TeamXodus.com:
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TEAM XODUS U.S.A. WE WANT YOUR VOTE!!!
We are proud to announce the launch of our new Universal Solderless Adaptor (USA). The U.S.A. is compatible with all chips that route the D0 connection to the missing pin4 of the LPC. Being the originators of the solderless adaptor we have combined our experience and your valued input to improve our design. (Please see diagram below). The USA is not compatible with version 1.6 boxes at present but a solderless solution is currently being investigated. Xodus USA, no frills. No fuss. Just good quality at the best value around. Buy it, try it, and give us your vote!
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(Monday 11 October 2004 09:24 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter3 Updated Diagrams Pages
>> From TeamXecuter.com:
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- X3 v1.0 - v1.5 Tutorial: click here
- X3 v1.6 Tutorial: click here
More to follow
Also please check out the X3 Bugs Section of our forums - we are still in the process of doing some last minute fixes - your input is appreciated
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(Monday 11 October 2004 08:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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(Europe) Xbox Announces Limited Collector's Edition Of Halo 2
>> This LE kit was already announced in USA, but it's now confirmed for Europe too.
From GamesIndustry.biz:
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Xbox®, the future generation video game system from Microsoft®, today announced it will be releasing a Limited Collector's Edition of the highly anticipated Halo 2, that includes a copy of the game plus a 2nd DVD packed with extra content. Xbox gamers will be able to get their hands on this unique offer, available across the UK from 11th November for an estimated street price of Ł44.99.
The Limited Collector's Edition of Halo 2 is, a 2 disc set that will come in a very collectable and stylish metal box. The 2nd DVD features extra content such as a Making of Halo 2 documentary, features on game design, animation, music, outtakes of cinematics and characters, art galleries - from concept to game, commentaries from the development team, and much more.
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Read the whole article on GamesIndustry.biz.
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(Monday 11 October 2004 08:50 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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2 Free Months Xbox LIVE in Australia + Media Center Bathroom Extender
>> Here are 2 smaller news items I've put in 1 news post:
* (AUS+N-Z) 2 Free Months Xbox LIVE for Xbox owners
There's a new Xbox LIVE promotion running in Australia and New Zealand. Microsoft is giving away free Xbox LIVE 2 month subscriptions to users who have an Xbox. All you need to do is subscribe to the promotion with your Xbox serial number. You will get a code once you have applied which can be typed in on your Xbox LIVE menu.
More info: http://www.xbox.com.au/com_au/xboxlive-trial/index.html.
Thanks to greenbeetle for the news.
* Media Center Bathroom Extender. From slashdot.org:
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Extend your stay in the bathroom with this inexpensive Media Center Bathroom Extender for Windows Media Center Edition PC's.
The guide shows you how to control a Media Center PC from another room with a cheap XBox controller w/ built in LCD and a little soldering.
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Thanks to wweboy and echto for the news.
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(Sunday 10 October 2004 20:34 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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DoomX v1.0 Beta
>> From nfo/readme:
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This is it! The long-awaited revival of Doom on the Xbox. It's based on lantus' DoomX(info). Lots of new features and improvements to enjoy. So have fun ^_^.
What's New:
* New title screen
* MIDI music
* WAD selector
* Fixed weapon select bug
* Menu sliders fully functional
* New control system and button mappings
* New Per-WAD save system
* Selecting 'Quit Game' now returns to the WAD selector
* Various additional bugfixes
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Official Site: n/a, by Carcharius and LikkleBaer
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Sunday 10 October 2004 17:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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OpenXDK v0.04.1
>> A new version of OpenXDK(info) - the Open Source, Free, Legal Xbox Development Kit - has been released. From Edwardaux on openxdk.org:
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* Well, I inadvertantly checked in some of the automake/autoconf files that contained some hardcoded paths to my local workspace. Sorry! Please update to the latest build.
* I also have added a binary package that contains just the cygwin-precompiled OpenXDK libraries and header files. Unzip it into /usr/local and you should be able to compile your own programs.
* Lastly, I added the ability to launch XBE files using either XLaunchXBE() or execve()) APIs. This gets us much closer to being able to write a dashboard of some sort. What is still outstanding is how to get a list of files. I am investigating using the POSIX opendir/readdir/etc API to do so (I might also provide an API that looks more like the Microsoft FindFirstFile... we'll see!).
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Edwardaux also posted a quick update on what you can and can't do with OpenXDK on forums.xbox-scene.com:
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* OpenXDK does not (and probably never will have) have the same API as the official XDK. The MS XDK is heavily based on DirectX, which I do not have the source code for, so I have to use something else.
* SDL (http://www.libsdl.org) is what I have chosen to base OpenXDK multimedia capabilities on. It has video, audio, joystick, events, threads, file, networking support as part of its API (note that only video, joystick and events have been implemented so far in OpenXDK, but that will change over time)
* I have only tested using Cygwin GCC on Windows 2000. I have *not* tested on Linux. However, having said that, I don't believe that it will be a huge step to move to being able to compile on Linux.
* The OpenXDK compilation process produces i386 Portable Executable (PE) files. These are Win32 applications that are post-processed by a utility called CXBE(info) to convert to an XBE. To compile under Linux, you will need a GCC cross-compiler that produces i386 PE executables (not ELF). You will then need to run a Linux version of Caustik's CXBE to convert to an XBE (I have already received an email from someone who says they have ported CXBE to compile/run under Linux)
* OpenXDK does not currently have audio, networking or usb support (the first two are my number 1 priority)
* I am currently in the middle of integrating code that will allow OpenXDK to launch other XBE files. This functionality combined with the existing SDL capabilities should be enough to write an open dashboard.
* Lastly, please bear in mind that OpenXDK is a work in progress. It is missing some functionality, but it also has a bunch of good features that mean it is getting closer to being suitable for real XBOX development.
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Official Site: http://www.openxdk.org and http://openxdk.sourceforge.net
Download: here
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(Sunday 10 October 2004 10:21 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XboxDash.Net and BlackStormX Merge Into User Interface X *updated*
>> From xboxdash.net and blackstormx.com:
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"Tear down the wall" - Pink Floyd, the Wall.
When the Berlin Wall came down it symbolized the end of an era of oppression and the beginning of the promise of a better tomorrow. Today it is with great pleasure we announce another wall coming down, one that separated alot of good people in this scene, and with the levelling of that wall we bring you another promise for a better tomorrow. The wall that has separated the BlackstormX and "tHc" users and developers is that wall. No more "dash wars", no more animosity. Just the people who can bring you the best possible product working together to do just that. BlackStormX(info) 2.0 and XboxDashNext(info) have merged to form User Interface X (UIX). The dash by the scripters - for the scripters (and anyone else who wants a killer 3d dash). While you're scraping your lower jaws off the floor feast your eyes on this. The new main menu for UIX 1.0...
This dash will feature all the new scriptable goodies you can imagine including FTP, full featured menus with icons, a file manager, game copier, and then some (if we tell you all now what fun is that ?). Coming soon to an Xbox in front of you... UIX
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*UPDATE* A video was released on their IRC channel showing the new UIX dash.
Download it here
Official Site: http://www.teamUIX.com
Official IRC chatroom: #teamUIX EFnet
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(Sunday 10 October 2004 05:10 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Lik-Sang SmartJoy FRAG Banner Design Contest
>> It's not an Xbox-Scene contest, but Lik-Sang is running a nice SmartJoy FRAG banner design contest on their forums with some cool prizes. I'm a bit late with this news, but you should all still have more than 24h (artwork must be submitted before or at 11 october) if you are interested. From Lik-Sang:
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SmartJoy FRAG still needs banners, so we came up with a Banner Design Contest. The prices will include a Kasumi Chan Xbox Special Edition, a PlayStation 2 SCPH-70000 ("PSTwo"), SmartJoy FRAG's + $50 Store Credits, and finally Counter Strike Grenade Straps + $5 discount for ALL the runners-up. Yes, that's right, everyone who submits banners will get something. Only serious submissions please, this contest is aimed at people who have done this before.
Requirements. Submitters should:
* Provide banners for the SmartJoy FRAG in two themes, one for the PS2 version and one for the Xbox version.
* Create banners in the formats 468x60, 120x120, 120x600 and a button of 88x33.
* Be prepared to provide the source, either Photoshop, Flash or any other common format.
* Make banners static or animated. If animated, be ready to provide static versions if you win.
* Not use any trademarked logo in your artwork (Microsoft, Xbox, PS2 or PlayStation 2 etc).
* Submit artworks before or at October 11, 2004.
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More Info: forum.lik-sang.com.
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