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Week of August 15, 2010
Microsoft Releases 250GB Hard Drive For Xbox 360 S Models
>> From nexus404.com:
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The new 250GB hard drive for the new "Slim" Xbox 360 S units begun appearing this week in some online retailers. As the tech blog circuit started getting excited over "OMG leak", Microsoft spoiled their fun by confirming it via Larry 'Major Nelson' Hyrb video. The new 250GB hard drive is the biggest Microsoft has offered yet, and will set back Xbox gamers $130.
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(Saturday 21 August 2010 23:47 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Halo: Reach snagged early from Microsoft's servers
>> From joystiq.com:
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Continuing in the sad tradition of Halo 2 and 3 before it, Halo: Reach has apparently been leaked. Modders at Game-Tut.com found a way to trick Microsoft's servers, which are currently hosting the full game download. The download is intended for select media and only accessible with a code -- well, until Game-Tut apparently cracked that security measure. The site has yet to openly leak the files to the general public.
It appears that the game is leaking other places as well.
A Microsoft spokesperson told Joystiq, "We are aware of claims being made regarding a security exploit related to Halo: Reach and are aggressively investigating the matter. We have no further details to share at this time."
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Full Story: joystiq.com
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FBAnext Beta 2.1
>> The Logic Sunrise team released a new version of FBAnext for homebrew 360s.
What's new/fixed:
- Improved performance on Sega X-Board/Y-Board drivers
- Misc Skin fixes
- Y button in 'Adjust Screen' mode will reset the screen to defaults
- Fixed Hide Children issue when CPS3 is selected
- Added caching in UI. Menu navigation should be faster.
Official Site: logic-sunrise.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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Kinect dashboard navigation works while seated
>> From joystiq.com:
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We tried out the [Kinect] menu system and movie controls to test its recognition of seated users:
* Sitting in a chair: Definitely works.
* Sitting on the floor: Works.
* Reclining while facing the Kinect: Works.
* Reclining with the Kinect at our side: We couldn't get this to work, but we've been told that it will by launch.
* Using another human as a coffee table (should have taken photos!): Kinect recognized the person behind the human coffee table trying to control the movie.
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(Thursday 19 August 2010 23:07 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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250Gb Kinect bundle unlikely pre-Christmas
>> From gamesindustry.biz:
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Microsoft UK boss Neil Thompson has confirmed the 4Gb Xbox 360 will be the "primary SKU" for Kinect at launch, with no plans in place to sell the motion-control device together with a 250Gb system at a discount.
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(Wednesday 18 August 2010 17:53 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Kinect European Release Date Revealed: November 10th
>> From next-gen.biz:
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Microsoft's device scheduled for November 10 release in Europe. Company will also show new Kinect content at Gamescom 2010.
"We are bringing the Kinect experience to Europe for the first time at Gamescom because this is the biggest show in the region and we're committed to investing in Europe and the critical role it plays in Xbox's global success," says Chris Lewis, vice president of interactive entertainment business at Microsoft Europe.
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Full Story: next-gen.biz
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FBAnext Beta 2
>> The Logic Sunrise team released a new version of Fbanext for homebrew 360s.
Waht's new/fixed:
- Added 68000 overclock option
- d_aerofgt endian fixes
- Added filter for '3 or 4 player games only'
- Added 'Hide Child Roms' Option
- d_unico fixes (Zero Point/Zero Point 2)
- d_f1gp fixes
- Fixed analog in opwolf/spacegun/seta deer hunter games (Arkanoid still not working)
- d_snk68.cpp - IkariIII fixes
- d_kaneko16.cpp - fixed crash with The Berlin Wall
- Menu now saves the last rom and hardware filter you were on
- fixed crash in d_hellfire.cpp
- f1dream, tigerroad fixes
- BC Kid fixes
- Updated font
- Added Left Trigger/Right Trigger buttons to input config
- d_wwfwfest endian fixes
- Cave - fixed palette issues with Power Instinct 2, Power Instinct 2, Gawange
- Fixed crash issue with some System16 games
- fixed gfx sprite priority issue with CPS1
- fixed reset on pause
- Analog stick 3 no longer controllers player 4
- endian fix for Pang 3
- Fixed slowdown issue on European Region Megadrive Roms
- Added support for Arcade Sticks. The stick will be auto-detected and Back + Start buttons will bring up the In Game Menu
- Added Screen adjustment. If you use an arcade stick hold 'B' and moving the stick will stretch, or just the stick to move the screen.
- Fixed d_toki.cpp
- fixed issue with JAMMA NeoGeo Roms
- chelnov fixes
- Added default button mapping option
- FBANext will now display an error if you have a bad rom.
- Fixed issues with Wrestlefest
- Expermental OpenMP support added in some Taito Drivers. ChaseHQ went from 30->60fps without filters. More optimizations will be done in further releases.
Official Site: logic-sunrise.com
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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FreePSX W.I.P. for Homebrew 360s
>> Ced2911 from team Logic-Sunrise announced they are currently working on a PlayStation1 emulator for homebrew/jtagged 360s. The emulator can currently already run almost at full speed [60FPS], but there's still much work do to for emulating sound and correcting bugs.
As there is still much work to be done, there's currently no official planned release date. We'll keep you posted!
Official Site/First Screenshots: xbox-360.logic-sunrise.com
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Team Xecuter: New Xbox 360 S DVD-drive Hacked
>> From team-xecuter.com:
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Team Xecuter have been working closely with Team Jungle & C4E for several weeks now on the new Xbox 360 250GB Model (some call it 360 S or 360 Slim). We are pleased to officially announce that the team has successfully patched the DVD Rom to be able to play backups.
This is the first successful step and there is much work still to be done for the general public's consumption.
Never Say Never ;)
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Full Story: team-xecuter.com
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