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Week of February 15, 2004
More about Xenium OS Update V1.1
>> From ozxodus.com:
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As promised, we are back again with more details and information for you. As far as we can tell the update has been very well received and has delivered on promises made (once again)
Of course, the main feature that we wanted to scream and shout about was the Instant Boot System which we took a great deal of pride and effort in. Somehow, between the release of the Beta version for testing and our final release hours later, the unofficial version was leaked and got into the wrong hands. Anyway, no use crying over spilt milk, the feature is there and is working beautifully. We have implemented stricter and tighter control methods within our own team and our beta testing friends to ensure that these types of leaks do not happen again.
We are however aware that the need to fully test and verify updates with respected people in the scene is of paramount importance to the quality of our product and to ensure that we keep the high standards we demand for you, the consumer. The guarantee of this quality and properly tested software is far more important than secrecy and protectionism and therefore we will not compromise that at any price. We promised you the best and we will deliver the best no matter what.
We are also very aware that competition and challenge by other teams, (sometimes smartly done and other times not so smart) is to be expected and is part of the business. We welcome competition and challenge as ultimately all that will lead to better products for you. Our major objective though is to support our loyal fans and products with innovation and dedication second to none. After all, any Xenium user does not deserve any less!! We will not be led into slinging matches about who is better, our product is out and is working well. You be the judge.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE?
In conclusion we would like to say that we are working very hard for the betterment and development of a product that we promised would set a new standard in the industry. To the skeptics out there that say we may be arrogant in our attitude we would say that there is a very big difference between arrogance and pride. We do not take promises made to you very lightly and look to back them up with results. All but one of the bugs reported so far by you, the concerned consumer, have been fixed. The major concern of delays at boot up has been addressed and resolved. Exciting new features have also been added to enhance your experience but the innovation does not stop there, tomorrow we will be announcing another exciting new development, to further enhance your product.
Arrogance, maybe? Pride, definitely. The proof is in the pudding!
Thank you to all those that have bought and are using our product. Your support and encouragement is truly appreciated. As long as you have an original bought from an approved site all we can say is enjoy and have fun! Welcome to the family, we are proud to be associated with you and promise you continued support and innovation. Stay tuned tomorrow for more exciting news!
Thank you
Team OzXodus
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(Saturday 21 February 2004 23:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Interview with Xport
>> I've just posted a new interview with Xport, author of many emulator and game ports to Xbox.
The interview talks about his opinions and experiences and also about his goals and future projects.
Check it out: Interview with Xport.
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(Saturday 21 February 2004 16:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Message from SmartXX Team
>> From smartxx.com:
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SmartXX Team NEVER released any Video Clips.
Zanga = Elses is NO MEMBER of the SmartXX Team. He is just one of the Beta-Testers.
We thougt choosing a impartial Forum is a good idea, because we can´t delete any posting ! Our own Forum will be online next week, with full support !!! No kids :)
Regarding the ungoing discussing about the MCPX LPC Chip detection and the missunderstanding of the public of the real danger behind and thinking this is a joke at all, SmartXX Team has decided to invite two respected members of the xbox-scene. These two members will see the impact which it will have on the modchips and afterwards they will be sure agree with us that we should not release this at public.
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We also received some images of Xbox with LCD screen installed (optional addon for SmartXX). Here it shows for example which BIOS you are using.
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(Saturday 21 February 2004 11:41 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBC 4.0 open beta 9 and dedicated server format *updated*
>> From xbconnect.com:
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XBconnect(info) is nearing its Final stages before the official release of the non beta XBC version 4.0. Please note that this is an "Open Beta" available to ALL users who are intrested. Wanting to get your hands on 4.0? Then click here to download.
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Update: New Dedicated Server Format
From xbconnect.com:
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Many have asked about setting up Dedicated Servers. We have drawn up a nice solution. If you are intrested in becoming a Dedicated Server or would like to see the plans log into the XBC Forums.
And check out This Topic. You can also fill out an application by clicking Here.
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(Saturday 21 February 2004 11:33 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Live 3.0 coming end of March
>> This has been mailed to Xbox Live users - which indicates an expected release date of end March for the new version of Xbox Live:
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The Terms of Use for the Xbox Live Service will be changing effective with the next version release of Xbox Live, anticipated for the end of March. You may view the new Terms of Use when the next version of Xbox Live releases at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/legal/legal-tou.htm for The United States and http://www.xbox.com/en-ca/live/legal/legal-tou.htm for Canada and in the Xbox Live Policies section in the dash. Your continued use of the Xbox Live Service after such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to those changes.
- The Xbox Live Team -
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Thanks to Shadow_Mx and L.N. for the news.
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(Saturday 21 February 2004 00:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Ripper v1.0.2
>> A new version of Xbox Ripper(info) has been released.
What's new/fixed:
* Ammended the help file, forgot to add into the first release
* Error thrown if no directory existed to place files, now shows a more informative message
* Updated tooltip info
* Now rips files from the drive C, D, E, F and G with optional path (Ability to back up H/D)
* Changed installer routine to work on a some problem Win 2000 machine
* Sorted out the tab order
* Smaller overall file size (2.43MB)
* Manually adjust the timeout setting for problem discs
* Check for updates feature, downloads updates, user installs.
* Error: Overflow. Sorted out a problem with large HDD's and showing space free. (Dimensioned as Integer, not a Long Integer)
* Provisional support for additional languages, code is there but no translation as yet. Mail me if you would like to help with this (French, German, Spanish, Macedonian, Swedish, Dutch.. Italian is underway, Macedonian I can get done, French is a possiblilty but if you can help please do)
Official Site: http://www.geocities.com/gsk_mr2/index.html
Download: here
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(Friday 20 February 2004 20:28 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX sample + new 'directboot' video *updated*
>> We received a sample of the SmartXX modchip yesterday. Here's a picture already ... a review will follow later.
We also received a new video from Stephan (elses.de) about the directboot feature (boot up Xbox from PC): download
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(Friday 20 February 2004 10:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX-OS build 3197
>> A new build of the SmartXX-OS(info) has been released.
What's new/fixed:
* On Some Display Options and Configs, the Display crashed
* HDD unlock / lock was buggy on some hdd's
Official Site: http://www.smartxx.com
Download: here
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(Friday 20 February 2004 10:52 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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MegaXKey v2.3
>> MegaXKey is a save manager software with use of the megaxkey hardware.
Whats New/Fixed:
* Fixed issues with certain hardware configurations under Windows 98.
* Updated web site listing for submission of save games.
* Updated User's Manual (readme.html).
Official Site: http://www.megaxkey.com
Download: here
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(Friday 20 February 2004 00:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New/ blank HDD support in future Gentoox Stardust!
>> From gentoox.shallax.com:
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Thanks to the testing efforts of Nguyflys, I think that I have come up with a way to get Stardust to initialise blank hard drives. The process (purely optional of course, which asks for double confirmation) totally erases the hard drive, initialises the partitions and finally formats them. This is a great step forward for Stardust indeed!
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(Friday 20 February 2004 00:13 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xenium OS v1.1
>> From the readme:
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BUGS FIXED
- Focus/Component video support: Xenium-OS will now work with component video cables (HDTV) on V1.4 & V1.5 consoles.
- Focus video resolution: Xenium-OS resolution for the focus chipset has been increased to 800x600 so all screens are identical for Conexant & Focus owners.
- Boot without controllers: There is no longer a need for a controller to be present when booting to a default bios from Xenium-OS.
- Controller compatibility: A range of third party controllers, steering wheels, lightguns and IR remotes are now compatible with the Xenium-OS. Please report any further incompatibilities on our message forums at http://www.ozxodus.com
- EEprom Tools LED warning: Console's power LED now changes to RED when saving EEprom data as a safety measure.
- Onscreen keyboard overlap with Focus chipset: Some keys were not visible when using a V1.4 or V1.5 console.
- HDD Browser bug: When exiting the browser without selecting a file, Xenium-OS will not lockup anymore.
NEW FEATURES
- Instant Boot (tm): The ability to instantly boot your console using the default bios and skip the Xenium-OS splash page. Once enabled in the Xenium-OS settings menu you can power on your console using the power button and boot to the default bios, otherwise press the Eject button to start your console up in the Xenium-OS. No additional hardware install wires are required for this feature!!
- Onscreen Keyboard Upgrade: Symbols are now available for bios naming.
- Bank LED Colors: Assign a different color of the Xenium's LED to each bios bank. Default colors are Bank 1 = Green, Bank 2 = Red, Bank 3 = Blue, Bank 4 = Amber.
- Drive Info: Reports HDD model, capacity and lock status as well as DVD-Rom model.
- Lock/Unlock HDD: Lock or Unlock your HDD from Xenium-OS.
- Smart Drive Upgrade: Upgrade your HDD within Xenium-OS by replacing your DVD-Rom with a new HDD (set as Slave) for the duration of the cloning process. (Works with with source drives < 137Gb).
- Copy Partitions: Copy a HDD's partition to another HDD. Supports Partitions C,E,F,X,Y and Z.
- Format Partitions: Individually format your C,E,F,X,Y and Z partitions.
- Autodetection of X2 4981 series bioses.
- IR Support: You can navigate the Xenium-OS with your IR remote control using the following button mappings.
Menu Navigation
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Up,Down,Left & Right buttons = Controller's D-PAD
Select or 1 buttons = Controller's A button
2 buttons = Controller's B button
3 buttons = Controller's X button
4 buttons = Controller's Y button
Additional QuickStart buttons
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Menu button = Controller's White button
Back button = Controller's B button
0 button = Controller's Black button
KNOWN BUGS
- When two devices are inserted into both memory card slots on a single controller, Xenium-OS navigation is not possible. To resolve this problem simply remove one device. Fault confirmed with 2 x memory cards as well as 1 x memory card and 1 x voice communicator.
- Controller button sensitivity may vary depending on what controller combinations are installed into what ports.
- Failure to boot Original Bios, this bug has been documented on our forums although at this point we have not been able to simulate the fault. We suggest that if you experiance this problem that you use a bios bank to enter the MS Dashboard and confirm your date and time settings are correct, thus far this is the most effective way to rectify the problem.
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Official Site: http://www.ozxodus.com
Download (CD/ISO Version): here
Download (HDD Version): here
Xenium-OS Update Manual: here
Buy Xenium: xbox-wired.com, divineo.com, xboxchips.com, Xbox-Gear, divineo.cn
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 23:35 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Tsunami of new features hitting Xbox Live
>> From gamespot.com:
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In a series of low-key e-mails to games-press editors yesterday, Microsoft announced an upcoming group of new Xbox Live features, code-named "Tsunami." While no concrete release dates for the upgrades were given, Microsoft said they would come before the end of 2004.
While only the broad strokes of the feature set were revealed, Tsunami will sport a variety of attractive options, including:
* Improved team dynamics, including enhanced intrateam messaging and challenges to rival clans both within the Xbox Live dashboard and on the Web via MSN Messenger.
* Team customization features, which will allow gamers to create and share team mottos and emblems, as well as statistics, rosters, history, maps, and other content.
* New custom-competition option that will let gamers build new types of contests and matches for titles that are created and administered by the publisher and/or the users.
According to Microsoft, Tsunami will also contain improvements and service management and developer support.
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 21:48 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Video and Features of new XeniumOS v1.1
>> Some people apparently managed to get an early release of the XeniumOS v1.1 beta on the official ozxodus website, but the file has been removed in meantime, probably because it wasn't fully finished yet (it wasn't announced on the news yet either).
MancModder posted a video of the new XeniumOS v1.1 beta on forums.xbox-scene.com. It shows the new 'Instant Boot' feature and also how fast the new XeniumOS boots up. The video refers to the SmartXX movie (by elses) released some time ago (see news).
Download XeniumOS v1.1 video: here (906KB)
Also (some of?) the new features have been posted by oblox on forums.xbox-scene.com (THESE FEATURES ARE NOT CONFIRMED BY OZXODUS!):
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1)Configuration
a)Settings Menu
i)Instant Boot ™: (When you power on your X-Box it instantly boots your default OS - press the eject button to boot into the Xenium OS)
NB The 'Display Hardware Info' section will tell you your OS version
b)Bios/Bank Configuration
i)Bank LED Colours
NB Autonaming Banks feature not working (maybe why they removed the update??)
c)Disk Tools
i)Drive Info (Displays Make, Model, Manufacturer, Size etc of your installed HD)
ii)Unlock Harddisk
iii)Smart Drive Upgrade
iv)Copy Partitions
v)Format Partitions
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Buy Xenium: xbox-wired.com, divineo.com, xboxchips.com, Xbox-Gear, divineo.cn
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 17:45 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Antipiracy law heads for EU vote
>> From zdnet.com:
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The European Parliament is set to vote next week on a controversial law that would extend companies' powers to crack down on pirates and song-swappers.
The proposed law, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive, is primarily aimed at strengthening law-enforcement capabilities against organized piracy and counterfeiting in the European Union. But civil rights groups say its measures would criminalize previously innocuous activities, such as sidewalk entertainment and book readers for the blind.
The directive had been scheduled for a Feb. 9 vote in a plenary session of the European Parliament, but was delayed in order to hammer out a compromise. The parliament hopes to approve the directive before June, when new member states will join the EU, according to industry observers.
According to European Digital Rights (EDRI), a civil liberties group, a compromise put forward by the European Commission could allow member states more flexibility in deciding the scope of the law. For example, they could limit the applicability of criminal sanctions to what are currently civil offences.
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More on zdnet.com.
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 16:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX-OS build 3176
>> A new SmartXX-OS has been released (build 3176).
What's new/fixed:
* quickboot function (no more waiting for the smartxx-os)
* added some nice webbrowser features
The quick installation manual has also been updated, check out the new version here.
Official Site: http://www.smartxx.com
Download: here
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 13:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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EZ-xbedump
>> From Xboxhakur_band on forums.xbox-scene.com:
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I have created a unique batchfile-menu system that will simplify the XBE signing process for windows users.
Features:
XBE identification.
Backup of original XBE.
Signed XBE and backup will be placed in the same dir as the original.
Signed XBE's will be renamed to the original's name automatically.
One file fits all
Backups are named according the internal XBE name.
Shell extensions.
Logfile of signing activity.
EZ-xbedump(info) can be used as a comand-line app, a drag and drop target or with an optional "shell extension". Shell extension are what allows the windows user to right-click a file and be presented with a menu. Options include "Sign", "Audio", "Font" and "Habibi". "Sign" will identify the XBE and present the user with a list of choices. The other options will sign the XBE with the choosen key and exit. It will also work simply by dbl-clicking.
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Official Forums: forums.maxconsole.net
Download: here
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 13:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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OzXodus XENIUM OS Update hours away.
>> The RECOVRY.BIN file is about to be released. Xenium-OS_V1.1_Final_Beta.rar has been making the rounds and it looks good. It fixes many issues that have caused some minor grief to Xenium owners. Watch for news of the Public Release of it here and on their official site www.OzXodus.com
In the meantime.. for those who have been waiting for this OS release here is the manual so you will be ready...
Xenium OS Update Manual (PDF File)
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 07:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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No Xbox Price Cut ?
>> From gigex.com:
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People have been anticipating a price drop from either Sony or Microsoft for months. It is assumed that a price reduction by either company would cause a price reduction by the other.
Today a report was released by the New York Times claiming that Microsoft is planning on a price reduction this April. The reduction is said to drop the price of the Xbox to $150.00. Sites across the world wide web have been reporting this news today.
Unfortunately for those waiting to save a few bucks on the big black box, it seems the report in the New York Times is false. Microsoft has publicly denied the reports that we would see a price reduction this April. Microsoft claims that there are no plans to reduce the console's cost.
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 06:44 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: Candydrop
>> From trynamics.com/fr*shgloop:
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So as well as Brouhaha's team getting a name - they're now known as unanimous - another homebrew game is being worked on as a way to get to know the Xbox properly.
It's a new concept for a puzzler and is called Candydrop. Take a look at the game page for the first screens and info.
Game Page - Candydrop
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(Thursday 19 February 2004 06:40 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Update: OFFICIAL MXM LOGO CONTEST SITE.
>> You may submit your entries to the site by emailing them to the site inbox at:
mxm@mchsi.com or by clicking the SUBMIT ENTRY button on the site
Entry Submission: Please submit each entry as a 480x480 pic, I will have them displayed on the Entries page as 64x64 then allow users to click them to see the bigger size, also be sure to .rar or .zip the file as to conserve inbox space. Please include your xbox-scene forums nick with each entry, and number your submissions because, you may submit as many entries as you wish.
Official MXM LOGO Contest Site and Rules
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(Wednesday 18 February 2004 15:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX quick installation manual + video
>> From smartxx.com:
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We added the first installation manual in the manual section.
It´s only a quick installation manual for the beginning.
More will follow soon !!!
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Quick installation manual: view/download.
We also received a video from Stephan at elses.de showing the SmartXX OS in action. The OS boots up in about 3secs.
Download video: here(4MB) (DivX 5.1.1)
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(Wednesday 18 February 2004 13:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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(Europe) Xbox Live Giveaway Contest Announced
>> From gigex.com:
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If, like more than 100,000 other European gamers, you're addicted to challenging your opponents on Xbox, Live your sleepless nights could soon be rewarded in free cash and great prizes in the Xbox Live Giveaway. From 1 - 14 March 2004, Xbox is giving Xbox Live gamers the chance to win daily cash prizes and limited edition goody bags worth a massive €330,000 (£222,618 GBP).
For a chance to win, all gamers need to do is play any game on the Xbox Live service between 00.01hrs CET on Monday 1st March and 24.00hrs CET Saturday 14th March. Each day, between 1 and 14 March, 36 Gamertags will be chosen randomly from the Xbox Live service. The daily star prize is a cheque for €1,000 (£675 GBP). Thirty five runners up each day will each win a stylish black and green Xbox courier bag - containing ten Xbox Live games including Project Gotham Racing 2 and Topspin, an Xbox Controller 'S' plus a limited edition Xbox T-shirt, for a combined prize value of €650 (£440 GBP) per ba
Participating countries are: UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Finland.
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(Wednesday 18 February 2004 11:28 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gentoox Sparkle + updated C/Xromwell + fixed xbvset
>> From ShALLaX on gentoox.shallax.com:
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* Sparkle is a tool which can repair broken Gentoox installations automatically. More specifically, it is a reiserfs filesystem repairer. Basically, it searches for rootfs files on your Xbox, then fixes them. It is also compatible with native installations!
Necessity is the mother of all invention, I broke one of my installations of Gentoox today by hard powering down (with the power switch). After creating "uglyfsck" on another Xbox, then running it on my broken Xbox and discovering it actually worked, I decided it might be useful for other Gentoox users too. So after a name change and some polishing, here it is: "Sparkle".
ALWAYS read the manual. While this tool worked for me, it is not guaranteed to work for you - infact, it may make things worse. Obviously, there is no guarantee with this since it's released under the GPL.
Just thought I'd add, this is based off the new Stardust with HDTV and focus support. So if you want to see if the new Stardust will work with your setup, it might be an idea to try this. Purely up to you though!
* Updated Cromwell(info) and Xromwell(info) that support HDTV and Focus. In this release, the Focus "Orange LED, fast fan, then halt" bug should have been fixed.
Go grab it from here.
* xbvset was changing the initrd filename in linuxboot.cfg to "initrd" instead of "initrd.gz". This has now been fixed, go run "magic" to update! Thanks Code-X for helping out with this!
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Official Site: http://gentoox.shallax.com
Download Sparkle: here
Download updated C/Xromwell: here
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 20:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Avalaunch logo winners announced!
>> From teamavalaunch.com:
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Again, thank you ALL so very much for your support of Avalaunch(info). This is our first contest/plea to the public for help, and it went over amazingly well. We received somewhere in the range of 200 entries to our contest, and it was not easy picking the top 6 winners! But, it had to be done, and here we are. Below, you will see the winning entry by Arcanthur. He will be receiving a Xenium Modchip courtesy of www.modchipman.com very shortly. Our other 5 runner-ups are (in no particular order): Alexis Gonzales, Dodiet, halfbreed, jimmyv, and MomDad. All runner ups will receive Avalaunch hats (as soon as they are made) :).
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 19:21 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Focus support in Gentoox Stardust
>> From gentoox.shallax.com:
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Nothing much interesting, just a quick word to show that I've started working on new versions of Gentoox.
In preparation for a new release, I have been working on getting Focus support into Stardust. It all seems to work so far!
Please don't ask me for a release date or an estimation because I'll just ignore you. I never give out dates.
*Update*
I've just finished testing it on Focus, Conexant and Conexant-HDTV and it all works perfectly.
This also is a milestone in Gentoox's history as it no longer uses nvnet for anything (Gentoox now totally uses the cleanroom version of the network driver called "forcedeth"). This may not mean much for some people, but for me it now makes the project totally legal since precompiled nVidia binaries are no longer being distributed with Gentoox.
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 15:50 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBConnect 4.0 Public Beta
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 12:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Microsoft puts huge price hike on Xbox Live!
>> From theinquirer.net:
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ONCE YOU’VE GOT people hooked on a service, the sky is the limit.
That seems to be the approach Microsoft is taking here in the UK at least, with it proposing a 50% price hike on its no doubt very popular Xbox Live! Service.
As the following emissive customers are getting indicates pretty clearly.
Dear Customer,
Your subscription to Xbox Beta (13 mths, GB) is scheduled to be automatically renewed to Yearly subscription to XBOX Live on 15 March 2004. Here is a description of the service:
We're glad that you've chosen to challenge your friends in the ultimate high-speed gaming arena, with access to downloads, tournaments, and exclusive features like your unique Gamertag and Friends List across every game. Your subscription to Xbox Live(TM) covers 12 months of Xbox Live(TM) service for GBP39.99, VAT Included. Unless you cancel your subscription before the end of the 12 months, your subscription will automatically renew to a monthly subscription, and you will be billed GBP4.99 per month VAT Included until you cancel it.
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Thanks to Gamester17 for the news.
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 12:38 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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(USA) TOP10 most rented games
>> It's been a long time, so let's take a look again at the TOP10 most rented Xbox games last week in USA on Xbox.
Data provided by GameFly.com - the #1 game rental service:
1 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2 NFL Street
3 Sonic Heroes
4 Unreal II: The Awakening
5 Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
6 Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2
7 Deus Ex 2: Invisible War
8 Project Gotham Racing 2
9 Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
10 Silent Scope Complete
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(Tuesday 17 February 2004 11:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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MXM Logo Contest *updated*
>> BenJeremy, author of MXM is offering 6 Xenium chips (5 from OzXodus, 1 from XboxChips.com) as a prize for the best logo submitted for his next major release of MXM.
General guidelines: It should look good as a large (640x480) image and a 64x64 Icon, both in a circle and a rectangle.
Click for full MXM Logo Contest Details
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(Monday 16 February 2004 23:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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SmartXX production pictures and more
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(Monday 16 February 2004 15:17 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Avalaunch 0.48.64
>> A new fixrelease of Avalaunch(info) dashboard has been released.
From 'the joker' on forums.xbox-scene.com:
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* Fixed crashbug in APOD engine, slight serverside change made it possible to avoid explanation extraction
* Fixed ACAM, had too low timeout, had the possibillity of messing up some things as well as not updating itself.
* Fixed some issues that remained regarding savegames and launching
* made webengine more secure.
please note.. also the updater needed a tiny repair, auto-updating from .61 has gone well so far, but if you have a slow link - it might fail the download (but it should be killed by the crc-checker, so in theory it's safe to try)
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Official Site: http://www.teamavalaunch.com
Official Forums: forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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(Monday 16 February 2004 09:30 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Evox-t becomes the official EvolutionX trainer group
>> From dootdoo on forums.xbox-scene.com:
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The Max Trainer Team (mxt) has decided to expand their operation to cover more of the xbox scene then before.
Max Trainers was initially formed by a group of individuals from the MaxConsole EvolutionX(info) Trainer forums, this group maintained their official ditribution through maxconsole's forums and web site (and xbins). In order to move ahead and open up the EvolutionX trainer scene to a larger audience, (mxt) has opted to not be affiliated with just one particular xbox forum.
Comments by dootdoo:
We as a team have realized that we have limited the scenes exposure to Evolution-X trainers by just supporting one forum.
Although the maxconsole.com forums (http://forums.maxconsole.net) has treated us well (we are greatly appreciative) we will actively be watching the appropriate forums on X-S and on the official Evolution-X Forums (http://forums.evolutionx.info). In order to make ourselves forum independent, we have opted to change our name to Evox-T (Evolution-X Trainers).
In other developments, we have also been selected as the official trainer group by Team EvolutionX, which should allow us to bring bigger and better trainers.
We are also in search of more dedicated trainer writers to join our ranks.
Same crew (acidflash, goku, angelfly, ddh, and dootdoo), different name, same purpose..
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Official Site: http://www.evolutionx.info and http://trainers.evolutionx.info
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(Monday 16 February 2004 09:29 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Latest neXgen not loading due missing info in XML file
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(Monday 16 February 2004 09:29 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New SmartXX pictures
>> Zanga and Bestplayer posted some pictures of the final SmartXX modchip on forums.xbox-scene.com.
An installed SmartXX modchip The SmartXX OS also has a http-server. It allows for example to flash your bios banks from your PC via a webbrowser!
More pictures and screenshots on forums.xbox-scene.com.
Official Site: http://www.smartxx.com
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(Sunday 15 February 2004 21:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Avalaunch 0.48.61
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(Sunday 15 February 2004 19:47 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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tHc Toolbox pre-alpha (preview edition)
>> From ZogoChieftan on xboxdash.net:
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Ok I have looked into the possibilities of having a tHc Toolbox and for the first version I have developed a small scripting language allowing you to go to lines of a file, delete lines and insert lines. It isn't very much for a first release and obviously you will have to use WinXIP to get the original file but it's a start.
Ok people i'm not really happy about what i've made of this yet but all the same i've got a lot of work to do today and I did say that I would have a weekend release ready so here is a pre-alpha edition of my toolbox. Please note that I do not suggest that you use this for any reason other than testing, currently the multi-line code among many other things is screwed up so only ever insert one line in your scripts. I'll have a new release out sometime this week.
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Official Site: http://www.xboxdash.net (by ZogoChieftan)
Download: here
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(Sunday 15 February 2004 16:31 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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neXgen Dashboard 16.02.04 Build BETA 2
>> A new WIP version of neXgen(info) has been released.
What's new/fixed:
* Xenium Support.
* Xml Parser Added. [Please Look At Nexgen.Xml For Options]
* Screen Saver. (Fades Out Similar To M$Dash & Evo-X]
* Hardisk Lock. Not Useable Yet * Hardisk Unlock. Not Useable Yet
* Cache System In. [Faster Booting Time]
* Most Setings Found In Nexgen.Xml.
* Better Network Support Can Now Use DHCP And Fixed Ip.[And More Opts]
* [Fixed] Network Cable Must Be Pluged In To Boot Xbox.
* Auto Launch DVD / Movies.
* Auto Search M$Dash If Not Found Use User Specified One In Xml.
* Set Path For Default DVD Player in Xml.
* DVD Drive Status / Media Detection.
* Main Menu Audio Sounds. [Sounds Like M$Dash Now] [Abit Buggy]
* Background Music Player Improved. [Press Black To Start And Stop]
Also In Xml New Fuctions [Global, Random, UseMusic]
* Fan Speed Added In Xml. [10 Is Default]
* New Search Paths Moved From .Cfg Into .Xml
* Minigames & Xenium Mainmenu Tabs Can Be Turned On & Off From Xml.
* New Install Notes Please Read NFO
Official Site: http://www.xboxopensource.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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(Sunday 15 February 2004 10:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Xenium installation guides online
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(Sunday 15 February 2004 06:06 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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