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Week of December 22, 2002
Nester-X v0.01 "full" released!
>> The previous v0.01 release was only a "test" release , this one is the real "full" release!
Features:
* Engine Nester public beta 4
* Support english and japanese
* Support save data management
* Support gamepad setting
* Support turbo mode
* Support game pause
* Support full screen Adjustment (VGA)
* Support back buffer resolution setting
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Saturday 28 December 2002 20:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 Header-Pin install guide
>> I added an new guide that explains how to install an X-ecuter2 (lite , but pro should be the same) with the header-pin adaptor.
Headerpins are very easy to install (certainly if you have a xbox motherboard without solder in the lpc points) and once it's installed you can easily swap modchips (aslong as they have a headerpin adaptor).
You can check it out here
You can buy an X-ecuter2 Lite from Extreme-Mods for just $44.
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(Saturday 28 December 2002 20:36 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-Arcade review
>> XGaming released an arcade controller compatible with MS XBOX a few moths ago. We have been able to test & review the X-Arcade.
I've seen alot of "arcade-like" joysticks for home consoles , but honestly , this is the first one I touched that's so near the "real stuff".
The controller measures almost 60cm across by about 25cm deep and weighs over 4kg! With 9 buttons per player and 2 buttons for the 1/2 player selector you should have more then enough buttons for each game. The controller will of course also include 2 high precision joysticks molded exclusively for the X-arcade.
Other great feature of this controller is that you can connect it to pretty much everything. The X-arcade is sold with an adaptor for PC , but with the right adaptor (sold separately) you can connect the X-arcade to Xbox , Playstation2 , Gamecube , Dreamcast & Mac.
So if you have multiple consoles and you're a real hard-core gamer , this arcade controller is probably the ideal solution for your needs.
I invited 2 die-hard arcade freaks to test this baby. They played Dead Or Alive 3 (tecmo) for over 5hours ... and they both agreed that this is the first arcade controller for home consoles that really looks & feels like the real thing. The joysticks are very responsive and the buttons big , clicky and solid.
A nice feature is that you can change the sensitivity of the joysticks (by unscrewing the "lid" that covers the bottom). For example you can change the joystick from a 4-way to a 8-way.
We also tried the controller with Tetris Worlds and some games of MAME-X b6. Right now the compatibility with MAME-X b6 isn't perfect but the new version of MAME-X (somewhat later then expected due Superfro's hard drive crash) will be 100% compatible with the X-arcade for 100% MAME-fun on Xbox.
Of course , it's very important to check the strength of both buttons and joystick, so we decided to play some "intensive" Tetris World games. Believe me , the controller did suffer ... both buttons & joysticks have been "under attack" for 2-3 hours and they all survived without any problem ... so I really don't think you have to worry about the quality of the X-arcade.
So , is it all that perfect? Well actually ... pretty much , there's just one downside ... the price. 179USD for the X-arcade with Xbox adaptor and 29.95USD per extra adaptor will probably reserve this controller for the real die hard gamers. But you pay for what you get , this is no small plastic controller "made in Taiwan" that will break down after you played 2hours. You pay for quality , so if you got the money and you love arcade games this is the controller you need.
They now also sell an X-arcade for 1 player ("X-Arcade Solo One Player Controller") for 99.95USD.
Also note that once MAME-X b7 is released this controller will become a real must-have for the fans. You can of course also connect it to PC and play the PC version of MAME.
For more information visit the official website: http://www.x-arcade.com/
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(Saturday 28 December 2002 19:44 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox MediaPlayer 2.1 released!
>> From nfo:
[QUOTE]
Since not everyone knows what to do with source code, COMPLEX is pleased to bring you the first 'official' point release, XBOX Media Player 2.1.
This latest version contains a lot of fixes and improvments to the player, which also includes multi-language support (English, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch and Norwegian), a new skin, improved browsing and more configurable settings.
[/QUOTE]
What's fixed:
* choppy playback
* some divx play in slowmotion
* add .divx extension to xbmp
* streaming subtitles didn't work
* subtitles from iso9660 don't work
* ISO9660 VCD's won't play. Video extension is .DAT
* some divx give ticking sound with ac3 decoder
* preview window is a bit messy
* occasional dropped frames at long camera movements, happens at all resolutions
* position the subtitles on the bottom
* truetype fonts mess up the video window
* Certain Divx AVI Files have +-500MS A/V out of synch
* mp3s from iso9660 don't work
* timestep bug 00:08 and 00:09
* INFO/Pause on Remote doesn't work nicely
* ugly subtitle fonts
* fixed crash for video only files (no audio)
* fixed bug in libmpcodecs causing mp3lib to be used instead of ffmpeg mp3 codec
* now using xvid for divx5
* better bitrate calculation for avi files with & without index
* after playing mpeg1/2 screen is messy
* after 1:10 hours XBMP crashed
* xvid problems solved
* many other bugs
What's new:
* TRUE ac3 5.1 output
* decoder settings
* new general settings
* xtra postprocessing
* choose wether or not audio should b send to all speakers
* default volume up to 150% / 200%
* adjustable seconds for slideshow
* always stretch/zoom
* User adjustable remote sensitivy via XML file
* volume normalizer
* volume amplification
* volume 'extra stereo' filter
* Save settings/always use settings
* A method to scroll better/faster using remote/controller
* normalization for audio
* added drop frames to info screen
* auto maxpts correction
* volume control now works for amplified audio
* localized UI
* IR Info button shows information about file
* auto shutdown is now configurable via config.xml
* file extensions are now configurable via config.xml
* added .sub & .txt subtitle formats
* avdelay manual adjustment changed to +/- 25msec
* fixed problem when dashboard setting is set 2 mono
Official Site: here[xboxmediaplayer.de]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Saturday 28 December 2002 15:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Fix badflash on X-ecuter2 Lite
>> Mrmodchips posted on the X-ecuter Forums how you can easily repair a wrongly flashed X-ecuter2 Lite.
Boot the Xbox with a working X2 , hotswap with the "broken" X2L once booted , then flash it with a good bios via Evolution-X.
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(Saturday 28 December 2002 11:55 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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LiveInfo beta released!
>> Another release from Team Assembly today!
Current Features:
* Can View the contents of your EEPROM file
* If you have a Locked or Unlocked hdd attached you can also view that hdd's password !
* This is a WINDOWS 2000/XP Release ONLY (No Win9x support) and works ONLY with V1.0 EEPROM images!
Future Features:
* Adding a Nice Windows UI
* We are working on more features, the biggest one right now is the V1.0 and V1.1 support
* Locking/Unlocking Drives in Windows.
Official Website: here[team-assembly.com]
Download: here
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(Friday 27 December 2002 20:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBox Saves Manager beta3.0 released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Added a 'Connection Manager' for managing connection profiles for multiple XBoxes.
* Improved the caching of game save info for game saves which reside on the XBox.
* Added 'www.gamesaves.de' to the list of sites supported in the software for direct upload of game saves.
* Game titles with high ASCII characters (i.e. trademark symbol, copyright symbol, etc) in there title were not displaying correctly. This has been fixed.
* A few other minor bug fixes and tweaks.
Official Site: here[xbox-saves.com]
Download: here
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(Friday 27 December 2002 20:10 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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ConfigMagic Public Beta 1 released!
>> ConfigMagic is an xbox util that will allow you to easily change the private & encrypted parts of the xbox eeprom & to lock/unlock your harddrive.
Please don't play with this tool if you don't know what you are doing ... and *ALWAYS* keep a backup of your original eeprom somewhere safe!
From team-assembly.com:
[QUOTE]
All The Features we promised are in there except for XBOX V1.1 Support :(
We are working on V1.1 support, but due to a lack of V1.1 eeproms it is taking some time..
So, if you want to help us get V1.1 support in there send us some v1.1 eeprom images !!
In the meantime, ENJOY ConfigMagic !!
[/QUOTE]
Features:
* You can update your XBOX EEPROM in one of three ways
-using a valid EEPROM.BIN file
-You can "build" a new eeprom image from a configuration file
-Edit your current, loaded (.bin) or built (.cfg) eeprom data "On-The-Fly"
* You Can Lock and Unlock your HDD with the password created from your XBOX EEPROM
* You can create backup of your current eeprom, HDD password and various other settings.
* Security features will not allow a "bad" eeprom update, or update eeprom if HDD is still locked..
Official Site: here[team-assembly.com]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Friday 27 December 2002 07:03 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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CX2 neXgen Remote v1.0 released
>> What's CX2 neXgen Remote:
[QUOTE]
Control the functions of your Xbox using this simple application. The neXgen Remote sits at the top of your screen and can be minimized to fit into the titlebar. Your Xbox must be running neXgen 0.9c or above to use this app.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: here[cx2.cxgames.co.uk]
Download: here
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(Thursday 26 December 2002 20:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Nester X (Ver0.01) Build 13 released!
>> Nester , a NES (8bit) emulator has been ported to Xbox.
Features:
* Engine Nester public beta 4
* Support english and japanese
* Support save data management
* Support gamepad setting
* Support back buffer resolution setting
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Thursday 26 December 2002 17:10 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team-Assembly website & public ConfigMagic
>> Team Assembly just re-opened their website. The url is www.team-assembly.com.
They also announced that a ConfigMagic beta will be released to public later today.
ConfigMagic is a tool that allows you to easily change the private & encrypted parts of the xbox eeprom.
We have been testing the private beta the last few days and it's working without problem. The public beta will also allow edit "on-the-fly".
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(Thursday 26 December 2002 07:31 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XCover v1.0.6 released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* First off Merry Christmas To everyone in the XBOX-SCENE
* Removed Direct DVD Printing with new message (Won't print when DVD size selected form menu)
* Changed Accepted message
* Fixed preview problem on XBOX Live Covers!
Official Site: here[xcover.xodus-chip.com]
Download: here
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(Thursday 26 December 2002 06:30 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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GameSpot videogames awards 2002
>> GameSpot.com released their top games for 2002.
You can check out the Xbox awards here[gamespot.com]
Here are some of the Xbox awards:
* Best Xbox Online Game: MechAssault
* Most Disappointing Game on Xbox: ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth
* Worst Game of the Year on Xbox: Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt
* Best Graphics (Technical) on Xbox: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
* Best Graphics (Artistic) on Xbox: JSRF - Jet Set Radio Future
* Best Story on Xbox: Dead to Rights
In the general awards , Xbox got:
* Best Gaming Peripheral: Xbox Live
* Best Game Based on a TV or Film Property: The Thing (PC, Xbox, PS2)
* Best Multiplatform Game: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (PC, Xbox, PS2)
* Most Regrettable Licensing Deal: Dark Angel (Xbox, PS2)
Game of the Year on Xbox, Nominees are:
* JSRF - Jet Set Radio Future
* MechAssault
* NFL 2K3
* Rallisport Challenge
* Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
GameSpot's Video Game of the Year, Nominees are:
* Animal Crossing (GC)
* Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2)
* MechAssault (Xbox)
* Metroid Prime (GC)
* Ratchet & Clank (PS2)
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(Wednesday 25 December 2002 20:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Gamesize , BIOS Compare & XBOX Ftp
>> The guy behind XCover (XB0X_Mod) released 3 new win32 utils with sources!
Gamesize - download:
[QUOTE]
I created this program to keep a list of all the games I had.
So i've added region and game size aswell.
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BIOS Compare - download:
[QUOTE]
This utility was created to help people who don't look after there computer files or accidently renamed or overwrote a file to check if 2 bioses are the same.
[/QUOTE]
XBOX Ftp - download:
[QUOTE]
This program was created to upload single files to a xbox console
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: here[xcover.xodus-chip.com]
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(Wednesday 25 December 2002 20:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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UAE-X v0.5 released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* merry christmas release
* load/save states added!
* default.uae.aga added into the distrib for emulating an amiga 1200
* added forums on uaex.sourceforge.net
Official Site: here[sf.net]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Wednesday 25 December 2002 16:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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neXgen 0.91c released!
>> There's no official changelog or nfo. But these are the changes I saw:
* bug fixes
* you can turn off music & sound
* you and disable ftp/http server
* you can also add "items" in the storage-menu sections (not only searches like previous version).
There might be more changes , but that's all I saw so far.
They mentioned this thought:
[QUOTE]
THERE IS A BUG WITH THE TRAY EJECT, We know about it, please do not report it, And for some reason the FTPD on nexgen is corrupting XBE's when sent viaFTP, so for now use evox to transfer programs untill we have the bug worked out.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: here[gotmod.com]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Wednesday 25 December 2002 05:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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neXgen official FAQ
>> I already gave some info how to configure the neXgen xml in my previous news.
But Team Gotmod also released an official FAQ ... it has been posted in our new neXgen forum here[forums.xbox-scene.com]
We also got information that a new version with some fixed problems might be released within 24h.
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(Tuesday 24 December 2002 23:44 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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neXgen v0.9c released!
>> Team neXgen released their first working beta of the new neXgen dashboard.
From the nfo/readme:
[QUOTE]
HTTP Server (status 95% done)
Provide easy to use interface like home routers have
user:xbox pass:xbox
+ Filesystem browser
+ Remote control of menus
+ Cloning tools
FTP Server (status 98% done)
Provide compatibility with clients setup for use with Evox
user:xbox pass:xbox
QuickPlay (status 90% done)
Storage menu extension to provide a way of launching games/apps.
Shouts:
We would like to thank Team Xecuter for their assistance throughout the development cycle for neXgen. Without their continued support we would surely have failed long long ago. We would also like to thank the Evox crew for giving us something to measure against. We most importantly would like to thank the users, for without them this would be a complete waste of time.
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nexgen.xml is the configuration file. You can use a normal txt editor (like notepad in windows) to edit the file.
neXgen will boot fine with the xml included , but if you want to configure it correctly for your Xbox , remove the "!--" and "--" from the lines you configure 'cause else they are is in comment (ignored).
For example: All your utils are on f:/utils/ & e:/utils/ and all your games in f:/games/ & e:/games/ and you want a mainlink to the evox dash (c:/evoxdash.xbe) & Mediaplayer 2.0 (e:/utils/xbmp/default.xbe) on the mainscreen of neXgen.
Your xml file should look like this:
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?>
<menu>
<FTP INHIBIT="0" USER="xbox" PASS="xbox"/>
<HTTP INHIBIT="0" USER="xbox" PASS="xbox"/>
<SEARCH SECTION="APPLICATIONS" PATH1="F:\utils" PATH2="E:\utils"/>
<SEARCH SECTION="GAMES" PATH1="F:\games" PATH2="E:\games"/>
<ITEM TEXT="EvolutionX Dash" ACTION="Launch_Custom" PARAM="C:\evoxdash.xbe"/>
<ITEM TEXT="XB Mediaplayer2" ACTION="Launch_Custom" PARAM="E:\utils\xbmp\default.xbe"/>
</menu>
HTTP access (usern: xbox , passw: xbox) - use any webbrowser (internet explorer , mozilla , netscape , ...)
http://xbox:xbox@[ip of your xbox on your home network]
(unless you changed pass & username in the xml file)
FTP access (usern: xbox , passw: xbox) - use any ftp client (flashfxp , cuteftp , ...)
ftp://xbox:xbox@[ip of your xbox on your home network]
(unless you changed pass & username in the xml file)
You can also edit the colors of the neXgen dash.
Just add these 3 lines in the xml file:
<COLOR1 R="64" G="192" B="0"/>
<COLOR2 R="192" G="255" B="24"/>
<COLOR3 R="64" G="192" B="0"/>
These values are rgb values. (red, blue and green channels)
Color1 is backdrop/crosshairs, 2 is selected menu, 3 is deselected menu
Official Site: here[gotmod.com]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Tuesday 24 December 2002 21:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XECUTER2 IGR & EVOX IGR Confusion
>> From x-ecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
We're getting a number of emails asking what the difference is between the two IGR's.
Xecuter2 IGR: Designed to be used with games/executables that run from hard drive. The whole point was you didn't have to reboot your machine, it simply reset to menu so you could immediately access your next game/executable. You need to have the Xecuter 2 BIOS to use the feature correctly. The latest BIOS version is 4974.
EvoX IGR: Reboots the machine, not rest to dashboard. Is not BIOS dependant, code runs from replacement EvoX dashboard. The latest dashboard version is 1.8.3285
We hope this answers your questions on the differences between the two versions.
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(Tuesday 24 December 2002 13:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team X-ecuter: No More Mod Wars & Bashing
>> From xecuter.gotmod.com:
[QUOTE]
It seems a lot of people on xbox-scene think we were wrong to retaliate against Matrix with their "RRP Lies" comments towards us.
It wasnt a reply taken as a team it was a reply by myself and I shouldn't have done it as it was stupid and childish. It is strange how we get pounced on for retaliating to a blatant slur, but at the end of the day it helps no one to answer a stupid question with a stupid answer.
The team as a whole will endeavour to produce many new software products to make the xbox experience that much more fun no matter what mod you use.
We'll continue to help design better mods and competition is all good and healthy, although it should never degenerate into a stupid ass flame war. Its not only stupid but boring too. Unfortunatley the flames are fanned by one too many ignorant idiots who seem hell bent on causing trouble, this cannot be helped and these people in no way speak for Xecuter.
In future we'll simply let the software and electronics do the talking.
PS For the last time (we really dont want to say this again) - we never once promised or offered any update to Xecuter1. There wasn't even any question of updates back then. It was the first LPC mod on the market and we simply didnt see any use for it at the time. We did say we would look at a possible updater as a seperate add-on, but we never once said it was a feature. In fact 6 months later Xecuter1 STILL works - so enough already with the mis-informed bashing.
PPS you HAVE to get the new neXgen release
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They also let us know that as an apology they will be sending us 50 (yes F-I-F-T-Y) free X2 Lite modchips to give away to our visitors!
We will let you know more about this as soon as we have more info.
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(Tuesday 24 December 2002 11:35 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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MS bashing PS2 part3
>> After the flash movie and the FAQ answer earlier this year there's a new anti-PS2 ad.
They are comparing Xbox Live with PS2 Online.
It's lame thought.
An example:
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Question 6:
How do you feel about connecting your console to the Internet?
A. I want it quick and painless.
B. I enjoy complicated projects. I went to M.I.T.
Answer:
If you chose A, you'll love the way the Xbox Live Dashboard does practically everything for you automatically, and the Web site tells you everything you need to know to connect fast and start playing. We've even got provider-specific information and a logo program for equipment that we've tested and verified works great with Xbox Live.
If you chose B, you will surely enjoy the painstaking and arduous connection process possible with the PlayStation 2 online service. When you're not screwing in adapters, you're searching far and wide for info on how to connect. And ISP info? They've got phone numbers for a few of them. What more could you ask for?
[/QUOTE]
If you want to check the 5 other question , click here[xbox.com]
Thanks goes to David Y. for sending us this link.
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(Monday 23 December 2002 21:40 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New version of XirRemote released
>> What's XirRemote:
Xbox DVD remote lacks the power on/off button. Not anymore. A little hardware add-on to the box with a microcontroller and infrared receiver, programmed with this code will do the job.
What's new/fixed:
[QUOTE]
The code is completely rewritten in JAL, now it can drive D0 low through PIC pin 17, depending on display or select button was used to power the box on. Also, better compatibility with various infrared receiver chips. Minor change on schematics.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: here[xirremote.tripod.com]
Source: xboxdeveloper.net
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(Monday 23 December 2002 21:03 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team X-ecuter about Xodus 1mb addon *UPDATED*
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(Monday 23 December 2002 09:07 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Lik-Sang case ...
>> There's a good article on siliconvalley.com about the lik-sang.com case.
You can also check the Slashdot discussion.
Some parts of the article:
[QUOTE]
Suppose all the companies that manufactured cars informed customers, in the fine print of the purchase contract, that they could only have the car serviced and repaired at a company-owned dealership.
Suppose, further, that the automakers enforced this rule by installing electronic hood-locks that could be opened only by dealers with authorized hardware and software keys -- and then sued out of existence anyone selling an unauthorized key.
You'd call your member of Congress to complain. And Congress would pass a law prohibiting such a blatantly anti-competitive, anti-customer practice.
The issue is front and center in an obscure but important legal battle under way in Hong Kong. The three major video-game console makers -- Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft -- have used the courts against a seller of hardware modification chips, often called ``mod chips,'' that give the boxes more capabilities than the makers allow when sold off the shelf.
The console makers have a problem, no doubt, but they've helped create it themselves. They've established a business model that relies on selling consoles at a loss, then profiting from the highly controlled sale of licensed games.
The regional coding scheme, also used with DVD movies, is part of the entertainment industry's effort to totally control distribution of its products -- and profits. The industry chooses when and where to release games and movies and what price to charge in each part of the globe for essentially the same product.
This blatantly anti-competitive process is nothing but market manipulation. For reasons that escape me, these giant companies get away with it.
Kampl (Lik-Sang founder) gave me a demonstration of the console companies' hypocrisy. He took me to a major retailer of music, movies and game software in the center of Hong Kong. There on the shelf were game titles labeled with United States regional coding -- in a place where the game makers don't sell U.S.-coded consoles.
He took one of the games to a clerk and asked how he was supposed to play it. ``Oh,'' said the clerk, ``you have to put in some of those special chips.'' Kampl shook his head, visibly frustrated.
[/QUOTE]
Check out the whole article here[siliconvalley.com]
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(Monday 23 December 2002 08:23 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: ConfigMagic beta1 *private*
>> We received an exclusive preview of ConfigMagic from Team-Assembly.
ConfigMagic is an xbox util that will allow to easily change the Encrypted & Factory sections of the xbox EEPROM.
Features of ConfigMagic beta1 :
* View Current XBOX EEPROM
* Load EEPROM from a .bin image file (compatible with EEPROMagic, Evox and eeprommer bin files)
* Generate a new EEPROM image from a config file
* Edit Current XBOX EEPROM on the Fly
* Update XBOX EEPROM
* Unlock HDD
* Lock HDD
* Specify ALL file locations in .ini file so you can run off boot disk (no more hardcoded file paths)
Security Measures against Newbs will include:
* Will NOT let you use an invalid EEPROM image (no more broken xbox)
* Will NOT let you Update EEPROM if HDD is Locked (so you don't lose current hdd pwd)
* ALWAYS creates backups of EEPROM before updating it..
* Automatically Recalculate all checksums and hashes before it writes the EEPROM to the XBOX, making sure it's a 100% valid and correct image..
What can be edited:
* Confounder
* HDD Key
* XBE Region
* Serial Number
* MAC Address
* Online Key
* Video Standard (NTSC/PAL)
* DVD Zone
Some pictures of the application:
Right now it's only working on xbox v1.0 , but they are working very hard to get a working version for v1.1 before xmas!
Official Site: here[team-assembly.com]
Download: n/a (non-public beta) , a public release should be available in a few days.
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(Sunday 22 December 2002 09:50 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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