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Week of March 28, 2010
Xecuter Nand-X Solderless Addon Announced
>> From team-xecuter.com:
[QUOTE]After some posts made by forum members regarding a solderless method for the NAND points, we have agreed to manufacture a nice solderless add-on for the NAND-X. It's obviously not for everyone, and you will still need to solder the JTAG part of the mod, but it's easy to make and it's been requested so of course - why not? As you can see there is no heatsink on the southbridge - so we will be making a nice heatsink with attached breakout PCB and pogo pins - much like the Xapt3r we made in the X2/X3 Xbox 1 days. Thanks to Micr0shaft for his ideas and we will be giving you something easy to use in the next couple of weeks :)
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com
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benTool v0.3
>> Klutsh released benTool v0.3:
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benTool is a 16-Bit application used for patching iXtreme LT firmware for use in flashing BenQ drives only.
Whats New:
- Updated FW detection
- Fixed logging option
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Official Site: http://www.klutsh.com/main/
Download: here
News-Source: xbins.org
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Xecuter NAND-X Install Pics Part2 – JTAG
>> From team-xecuter.com:
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We recently showed you how to easily install the NAND-X using the included quicksolder pcb system, now here is an image to show you how easy and clean it is to install the JTAG hack to the 360 motherboard.
For this example we have used the Xenon motherboard. There are a number of features to note:
* All component strategies based on hundreds of user reports
* Tested on all motherboards Xenon, Falcon, Zephyr, Opus & Jasper
* All diodes used will be BAT41 (Maximum compatibility and success)
* Points 4 and 7 on J2D2 has a switchable 330 Ohm resistor (many reports of RROD on certain motherboards without it, and also many reports that it is not required on certain motherboards)
* Option to disable JTAG completely. We have basically added an "OFF" switch for those that need to disable the JTAG hack for whatever reason (testing, debugging, returning to stock etc). This of course saves you the time from having to desolder anything.
* This is the cleanest and most solid JTAG install you will find. No need for any circuits to disable the JTAG after so many seconds - no messy installs or bad parts causing RROD's.
* We are providing 2 x Cables for J2B1 (1 for Xenon and 1 for all other motherboards. Cut to the perfect length for optimum signal)
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Full Story/Official Site: team-xecuter.com
Pre-Order NAND-X: mrmodchips
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MS Suing Datel Again over 360 Controllers
>> From news.cnet.com:
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Microsoft has filed complaints in U.S. District Court in Seattle and with the International Trade Commission alleging that Datel's Xbox 360 game controllers infringe on Microsoft's patents. The company is seeking both injunctions against Datel as well as monetary damages.
"We have a robust licensing program that ensures high standards and contributes to a great experience for the Xbox gamer community," Kutz [MS spokesman] said. "We have a responsibility to protect that program and the companies that are part of it, as well as our own intellectual property."
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Full Story: news.cnet.com (thx to GaryOPA for the news)
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Xnand Healer GUI v0.3
>> TingedAce released a new version of Xnand Healer GUI:
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A complete GUI to help you uncripple your Xbox 360. Now updated to check and fix NAND dumps!!!
Requires Nandpro 2.0d or 2.0e and FindSecData 0.62.
I've updated XNandHealer with a couple of useful new features. The main thing about this release is that you will no longer need to (although you may still want to) dump a NAND in full several times in order to get a match. Now you need only dump once and patch it if it contains any errors. This should save hours of time at the dumping stage, especially if you're using LPT. Right now it only supports small block 16MB NANDs, but I should be able to add Big Block NANDs in a future update.
All features have been pretty well tested with 16MB NANDs, however as with the last version I was only able to check the uncrippling feature with 16MB (Pre-Jasper) and 256MB (Jasper) images.
New in v 0.3
* Added new capability to analyze and report the integrity of each NAND dump - it reports bad blocks and ECC error blocks (BB NANDs not yet supported)
* Added "Fix NAND" feature to automatically re-dump any offending blocks and patch them into the original dump (BB NANDs not yet supported)
* There is also the option to re-dump the bad blocks, although they shouldn't matter (since they've been remapped) you may occasionally need to re-dump the bad block just to get an overall matching dump and increase confidence.
* Added "NAND Info" tab, which displays any remapped blocks and ECC error blocks and some basic info about the file (BB NANDs not yet supported)
* Added very basic Hex Viewer, more of a debug feature but allows you to view dump by block/page.
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Official Site/Download: http://www.rigid360.co.uk/Downloads.php
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Xecuter NAND-X Install Pics
>> From Team Xecuter:
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A lot of people were asking how the NAND-X tool was installed to the motherboard. Was it really as easy as we claimed ?
Answer: YES :)
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com/
Buy NAND-X: mrmodchips
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Xbox 360 Commander Beta
>> Icepir8icepir8 released a beta of Xbox 360 Commander, a Windows utility for XBox 360 hard drives:
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A lot of the features are not working yet. Just wanted to get some feedback on in.
Features not working yet:
1. Drag and Drop of files
2. hard drive error check
3. hard drive defrag
Features that are working:
1. Backup
2. Restore
3. Format Hard Drive
4. One Click Transfer Wizard
"One Click Transfer Wizard" lets you transfer all files from one XBox 360 hard drive to another.
All the files on the second drive are lost so you must make a backup before the transfer if you need to keep them.
Format, Back up and Restore do what you expect.
The hard drive must have a valid HDDSS area to work.
It will open both XBox 360 hard drives and binary images of a hard drive.
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Official Site: n/a, by Icepir8icepir8 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: here
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(Wednesday 31 March 2010 16:50 EST) - (Category: Xbox360) - (Posted by::
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Xecuter: NAND-X In Production; LT Switch v1.5 On Sale
>> Team Xecuter released updates about 2 of their new products:
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* Xecuter NAND-X Now In Production
Xecuter presents the NAND-X & JTAG Connection Kit. Based on the proven and excellent NAND PRO USB Programmer designed by illustrious scene member Tiros, we have developed a very tight package that gives you everything you need without having to use any other parts or self-made cables and kits - and certainly without breaking the bank! Not only do we provide one of the fastest 360 NAND programmers currently available, but we have designed a very simple connection system using our popular and much used quicksolder PCB breakout boards. Also as a bonus we have integrated an expansion socket and an update port so you are able to update the firmware of the ARM Controller to make sure you can keep up to date with future new features, upgrades and add-ons. We have also included an optional pin header cable system just like the old XBOX LPC Days :) - so you can connect the NAND-X via quick solder pcb, pin header or use the color coded wires and solder straight to the 7 easy points.
We have also designed an easy to install JTAG Connection Kit that works on ALL Xbox 360 Motherboards - From Xenon thru to Jasper. Naturally if you want to JTAG your console it has to have a compatible dash / kernel version (The JTAG Connection Kits will also be sold separately for those that already have NAND programmers). A full range of tutorials and walk thrus will be available on our forums shortly.
Here is a brief run down of the NAND-X's features:
* Fast USB 360 NAND Programming
* Rock Solid 60Mhz ARM Controller
* Easy Install System for both NAND and JTAG
* Includes Quick Solder Connection Kit For NAND
* Includes Quick Solder Connection Kit For JTAG Hack (All Version Motherboards)
* Includes Optional Pin Header Connection Kit For NAND
* Includes Optional Pin Header Connection Kit For JTAG Hack (All Version Motherboards)
* Built-in Programmer For Future NAND-X Firmware Upgrades (Windows App Available)
* Add-on Expansion Socket Included
* Proven Technology - Based On NAND Pro Design
* 100% Compatible with NAND Pro v2.0e
* Rock Solid Design - Tested by many JTAGER'S
* High Quality & Trusted Xecuter Design
* Complete with ALL cables required including USB
* Multiple NAND & JTAG Connection Kits Sold Separately for Bulk Installers (Will be cheap - like LT Switch)
* Affordable - We Provide You With More For Less !
Production has now begun so we expect delivery to arrive sometime in April. RRP is set at around £24.95 / $34.95 however a small number of resellers are offering a special pre-order promotional price of just £19.95 / $29.95 !!!
For those that have an interest in how projects like Nand-X evolve through the prototype stages - here is a fun chart we made for your reference - check out this image
* LT Switch v1.5 On Sale
This is the new Xecuter LT Switch v1.5 - the latest version in the best selling Xecuter LT Switch range.
Now Includes MULTI-R Function. It was discovered that a small number of Liteon drives would not dump the firmware with a 20 ohm resistor - but required an 18 Ohm or 22 Ohm resistor - so now you can select between 18, 20 and 22 Ohms ! (Default should be set to 20 Ohms - this will work 99% of the time)
The installation is very simple and takes about 5 minutes if you have some small experience with a soldering iron. It has been tested with the latest Jungle Flasher 0.1.73. All Liteon drive versions have been tested with 100% Success (Including the troublesome Winbond IC). There is no need to remove the LT Switch after it has been installed - simply switch to normal mode and you are good to go. Even if you have to upgrade in the future - you don't have to touch the switch again !
Don't be fooled by more expensive copycat products. This is the only solution you need to do a very simple job. Remember this product follows the K.I.S.S engineering principle (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID) :)
You can read a review by Team Jungle HERE
Features:
* The Only Liteon Solution Recommended By Team Jungle !
* Enables Read/Write on ALL Liteon 74850, 83850, 93450 DVD Drives
* Easy & Simple Install - Install Once & Forget
* Enable / Disable Switch
* Multi-R Switch (18, 20, 22 Ohms)
* Supports both Winbond & MXIC Chipset
* On/Off LED
* Completely Undetectable
* No Need To Uninstall
* Works with ALL tools including the latest Jungle Flasher
* Full Installation Tutorial - CLICK HERE
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com
Buy NAND-X: mrmodchips | modtraders.co.uk
Buy LT Switch v1.5: modtraders.co.uk | ck3.co.uk
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Official Xbox 360 USB Drives Over Priced
>> From ign.com:
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Retailer GameStop has posted the price and release date for the Xbox 360-branded USB drives. It seems Microsoft hasn't exactly learned how to competitively price its accessories.
There will be two different sizes, an 8GB and 16GB version. According to the product listing, the 8GB size will retail for $39.99, while the 16GB will retail for $69.99. The USB drives will ship on April 6, according to the listings.
Of course, if those prices sound too big for you, the new storage feature allows users to insert any 3rd party USB drive, but will only dedicate a maximum of 16GB for each.
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Full Story: ign.com
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Major Nelson's Xbox Live Account Hacked Over the Weekend
>> From 1up.com:
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Over the weekend, a hacker who identified himself as "Roid-Monkey" gained access to Hryb's Major Nelson account and modified the account, Kotaku reports. The hacker shared his Skype username and offering to hack into any Xbox Live account for $100 in the biography, name, and location fields. A YouTube video also surfaced that appears to show someone going through the profile on Xbox.com.
The situation, however, has since been taken care of. Hryb announced on Twitter that he had regained control of his account as of Sunday night. Xbox Live Director of Policy and Enforcement Stephen Toulouse also addressed the matter on Twitter, promising that it would be investigated. He later added, "Looks like this was very specific and very targeted to Major. I'll look into the details and report back later."
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Full Story: 1up.com
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XM360 v1.4 PREVIEW
>> Node21 (Team XeDev) released a new version of XM360.
What's new/fixed:
* There has been a TON of work put in recently, and I wanted to get a "preview" version out so that I can start hearing the bug reports/feature requests
* Instead of scanning the drive every single time, XM360 now stores the results of the scan in a local file after the scan is completed. This is important for the following reasons: 1) If you don't "rescan" after you know there have been changes, those changes WILL NOT be reflected in XM360... So, remember to "rescan" if you have added or removed content. 2) Currently, you can't choose where this file gets stored. It could be slow on a USB stick, and break completely if you try to turn XM360 into a LIVE package.
* There is now major support for transfering content between 360s that are running XM360. Make sure each one has a recent "rescan". And see the config file for information on how to configure XM360 to find your 360s on the network. You can "push" content to another box, or "pull" content to your local box. All content is displayed with a big "L" if it is local, and a big "R" if it is remote. Currently, this is only implemented for XBLA titles (not DLC or TU yet).
* Transfers are initiated by clicking down on the right thumbstick. Anyone get a better icon for this than the one I made?
* Transfer status is shown at the bottom of the screen. I suggest you don't do anything *wrong* why the transfer is working (like launching a title). Also, you can start multiple transfers, since it is all threaded...but in this version it really confuses the transfer status at the bottom of the screen.
* A GREAT BIG HUGE thanks to dschu012 of x-s for altering the fetchMS_DLC.pl script. It brings the ability to match DLC based on filename instead of the title that is inside the content (which often didn't match the marketplace). I had to make substantial changes inside XM360 to use this new format, but it was all worth it. DLC collection management is considerably better because of this. I suggest you remove your dlc_ignored.csv if you have one, and start over. Also, since the format changed, make absolutely sure that if you had an alternate path set up for DLC_titles.csv that you overwrite the file that is there with the one included in this release of XM360.
* XM360 now treats 0x7000 content as XBLA, so the "gameroom", and other things will show up on the first screen.
!!REMINDER!!: This is a "preview" release. There are a bunch of things left on my list:
*** Add more status when connecting to remote ftp ie."Fetching Content"
*** Add a better U/I for ftp transfers (instead of using the status bar?)
*** Add display of Local/Remote to DLC and TU
*** Add Transfers to DLC and TU
*** Update the generated content.bin automatically when ftp transfers are done.
Official Site: http://xedev.xbins.org/
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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