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Week of January 16, 2011
XZP Tool v1.0
>> XZP Tool v1.0 has been released - a tool that allows you to easily packaging and unpackaging the xzp file type that is used for skins in freestyle dash:
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Features
* Opening - There are a few different ways to open an xzp. Use File>open file, hit the Open file button, drag/drop it onto the app, or right click it in the listview and hit open.
* Extracting - Once an XZP is open in the app you can extract it by hitting extract to and selecting a folder to extract to.
* Building - To build an XZP, either hit the Build button or right click a folder in the directory view, then select a version to build, and select a save file name.
* Converting - To convert the open xzp , hit convert then choose a version to convert to.
* Add File - To add a file to the root of the xzp, hit add file and select a file. This just automates extracting, copying the file over, then rebuilding. (note that this updates the open file).
* Add Folder - Adding the folder is the same as adding a file, hit add folder and select the folder and that will be added to the root of the xzp.
* Test - To test that an xzp extracts properly hit test. This will extract it temporarily to the same folder and displays any errors that occurred, then delete it when done.
* Save Copy - To save a copy of the open file hit save copy and select the new file to save it as.
* Delete - To delete the open xzp hit delete and confirm you want to delete it.
* Logging - A log is kept on the right side, to clear it right click and hit clear.
* Refreshing - To refresh the directory view right click a folder and hit refresh.
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Official Site: n/a, by Anon
Download: here
News-Source: logic-sunrise.com
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(Saturday 22 January 2011 20:43 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Updatespy v12625-1
>> Zouzzz released a new version of UpdateSPY, this programs allows you to download each Microsoft update and will give detailed information about each kernel/dash update (release date, burns fuses, size, files details, ...)
What's new/fixed:
* Added 2.0.12625.0 with Avatar
* Changed download code with a more clean one
* New lay-out/look
Official Site: By Zouzzz of gx-mod.com
Download: here
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(Saturday 22 January 2011 20:34 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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FreeStyle Dash v2.0 RC1.7
>> Team FSD released a new W.I.P. build of FreeStyle Dash v2.0, the alternative dashboard for homebrew/JTAG 360s.
Today they released RC1.7 (Rev 2151), available as independent download or if you already have FSD2 you can use the build-in updater.
What's new/fixed:
(Added) HTTP Download Resuming for interrupted Asset Downloads
(Added) System Extended Partition to the Mount List
(Added) Content Extraction Resuming for interrupted Asset Extraction
(Fixed) Issue where extracted xbox 360 games without nxeart would still have icon downloaded despite settings
(Added) ContentHash to ContentItem to make each content item completely unique each scan
(Added) HTTP Queue to database to support http resuming in all modules
(Updated)Added new setting for weather
(Added) Ability to disable auto scanning
(Added) Toggle Setting for HTTP Download Resuming
(Added) Setting for WeatherLocationName to the database
(Added) Weather
(Added) Weather Location Search
(Added) Clear Skin Data Button
(Fixed) Double focus issue in icon game list
(Updated) Kinect Icon Gradient
(Updated) Weather to support Imperial and Metric Units
(Updated) Kinect icons to closer match retail
(Added) Weather unit setting to DB
(Added) XML Error check to weather. If a key returns invalid it will attempt to get the info with another key.
(Updated) Changed all Weather icons to dds for loading speed increase.
(Updated) Kinect tab background
(Updated) File Manager re-done. Can do actions either way or in either window.
(Fixed) Copying folders in new File Manager.
(Fixed) Root at top when of file strucutre
(Fixed) Hide LB and RB Buttons when processing copy.
(Fixed) folder copy on move.
(Fixed) Focus Bug in Canvas Config Scene
(Fixed) Focus Loss Bug in Change Log View- made all buttons exit scene.
(Fixed) Prior text in Content Settings (fine tuned)
(Added) Weather Icon Set
(Updated) Added Weather Icon to PSD
(Fixed) Deleting package in root deletes Whole Hard Drive.
- Now lists path and says will delete it all.
- Containers only delete file not folders.
(added) Arrows for file manager
(Added) quite a bit more to the samba support (requesting and storing credentials) [It's almost done now]
(Added) scenes for getting samba credentials
(Fixed) FileBrowser was showing Samba passwords in path
(Deleted) Skin folder
(Added) New Skin
(Updated) Basic files
(Added) Main Scene scene
(Updated) PSD Files
(Updated) Skin
(Updated) Fonts to Xui reduced format
(Updated) Top/Bottom Bar Mock Up
(Added) ability to override stored samba credentials (hold the back button while selecting a samba folder that has stored credentials)
(Fixed) progress dialog in filemanager showing stored passwords as part of the path
(Fixed) message box asking if you really want to delete a file showing stored passwords as part of the path
(Added) Ability to turn on/off samba client in general settings scene
(Added) code to support turning on/off samba client. Samba client is now officially part of the dash. Remember, clicking smb: the first time each session will take some time as your network is scanned for shares.
(Fixed) Make samba credentials scene skin-able (don't hardcode skin name)
(Added) ability to set the samba workgroup to the general settings scene
(Added) ability to specify samba workgroup
(Added) Multi Font support
(Updated) Main
(Fixed) Crash on copy from or to root. Cant do it now.
(Fixed) Con Launching.
(Updated) SMB Credentials Scn
(Updated) DualPane Scn
(Added) Multi Font support for skins
(Fixed) wstring issue in credentials
(Fixed) Focus bug in Credentials Scn
(Fixed) Wrong Setting shown when content settings is first opened
(Added) Check for root for makedir, delete and rename
(Added) New Date format
(Added) New HDD Labels
(Added) Percentage Label for HDD
(Updated) Top Status bar almost complete
(Fixed) Credentials scn values not set on init
(fixed) Notify on rename
(fixed) Notify wording for copy and move
(fixed) Transfer in titleupdate manager says transferring
(fixed) end samba workgroup to enter samba workgroup
(Fixed) In ftp CWD \ could crash FSD
(Changed) File Manager always resets both source and destination to the root
(Added) Animated clock
(Updated) Status bar with version 2 for new skin handling
Official Site: http://www.teamfsd.com (#FreeStyleDash on EFnet)
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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Team Xecuter about New Dashboard: No New FW Needed, Patches Coming *Update*
>> From team-xecuter.com:
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After New Dash Update 12625 the following games do not boot (Black Screen):
Black Ops
Modern Warfare 2
Halo Reach
This is an AP2.5 Update so naturally this does not affect non AP2.5 DVD drives (Early Hitachi & Samsung).
If you had LT+ flashed then you will NOT be flagged for a possible ban (good Job c4eva !).
If you did not have LT+ flashed and you tried to boot these games as backups then you are probably flagged for a ban.
AP2.5 Data both PAL and NTSC have been extracted (thanks to c4 and k3) and c4 is now working on the patches and testing will commence.
There will be no need for a firmware update.
We recommend you do not update yet until there is a working method tested and released.
There is no ETA on release so do not ask. if you ask then other members have my permissions to facepalm the offender and ridicule them until they probably start crying.
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*Update* Patches have been released via ABGX360 - use the latest version (v1.05)
Official Website: team-xecuter.com
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(Thursday 20 January 2011 17:17 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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New Dashboard 12611 - Fixes 'Boot to Disc', New Protection
>> From majornelson.com:
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On Wednesday, January 19th we will issue a mandatory dashboard update that (re) enables the ‘Boot to Disc’ option in the Xbox 360 dashboard. After you accept the update, you’ll be able to set the option to boot to the Xbox 360 dashboard OR directly to the game you have in the tray when you power up your console. This option can be found in the System Settings.
Additionally, on Thursday January 20th the Xbox.com team will ship an update that contains a small update to the Gamercards. We’ve updated the Gamercard look and feel a bit and removed gamerzone from the card. Other than that, the same amount of information is on the card. Here is an example:
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It seems Microsoft also included a new protection to the update - certain backups won't boot anymore (like: Halo Reach, COD Black Ops and COD MW2) on certain drives (probably AP2.5-capable drives). Microsoft might have been able to activate AP2.5 on some older games.
Booting these games on 360 consoles with AP2.5-enabled drives can possibly result in a BAN (certainly if not using the LT+ FW).
If that's indeed the case, SSv3 for these games will have to be released for them to work on LT+.
#fw hello, looking into new dash,more soon.
Full Story: majornelson.com
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(Wednesday 19 January 2011 18:51 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Final version of X360USB PRO Finished and Tested 100pct
>> From team-xecuter.com:
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We are pleased to announce that the final version of the X360USB PRO has now been completed and every function tested perfectly.
A great deal of testing and development has gone into make this not only the most powerful tool in any 360 modders toolkit, but also the most affordable.
* Connect ANY 360 DVD Drive thru USB (laptop or Desktop)
* No more PortIO Drivers required – Its all embedded
* No more SATA required
* Fully Upgradeable On-Board Firmware for new features and new drives (we are currently on firmware v0.9)
* X360USB Pro Update Tool for easy firmware updating (Click Here To View)
* 100% compatible and custom developed with Jungle Flasher
* No More Driver / OS / SATA / Compatibility Problems
* Supports Mass Storage Mode As Default
* Dual Mode PORTIO & WINAPI
* Protect your original games with Fast Ripping Using 0800 Firmware (12 Mins!)
* Power, Status & Activity LED’s
* Team Xecuter’s Superior Manufacturing Quality
* Team Xecuter Backed Warranty
Here is the v3 final prototype. We are finishing up the design for the case and should have full product launch soon after Chinese New Year. We will be shipping many samples before Chinese new year and will give a number of lucky customers the chance to actually buy a prototype so they can claim bragging rights.
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com
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(Tuesday 18 January 2011 21:08 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Maximus 360Lizard Accessories Details
>> From 360lizard.com:
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We have received the full first batch of accesories for lizard, those will be included in the launching kit. The accesories are:
a) Mini-spear probe
b) Power Extension Adapter
c) Long Power cable
The combination of the Power Extension Adapter and also the long cable will allow you lots of freedom on your configuration, you can use your current drive power solution and use the "b" and "c" accessories like extension. Or you can use them also to make easy to power the drive directly from the console while flashing (even when this kind of use is polemic, remember some competitor's product use that method)
On the plastic case topic, we will get factory samples this week and we will show you once we have them. Its looking very sexy !
On the Mainboard of lizard, we are assembling this week, we have had some delays mainly for a feature we are adding to it. Pictures will be ready of the assembled board in a couple of days. Good things are coming !
More Pictures of the accesories: Image1, Image2, Image3, Image4, Image5
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Official Site: http://www.360lizard.com
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Xbox Isn't a Gaming Console Says Microsoft
>> From gameinformer.com:
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"Xbox isn't a gaming console," Ballmer told USA Today, "Xbox is a family entertainment center. It's a place to socialize. It's a place to watch TV. We have Hulu coming. It's the only system where you are the controller. Your voice, your gestures, your body."
Ballmer also highlighted the success of Kinect in helping Microsoft broaden the Xbox 360's appeal. "My wife used to say, 'No, no, that's the machine the boys use," and now she says, "Yeah, I want to go watch movies. Let's go play the dance game,'" he said. "It opens up accessibility to family entertainment because with the Kinect, you control these systems with your body, with your voice. We've opened up the world of content in TV, movies."
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Full Story: gameinformer.com
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