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Following on from Team XeDev's release of NXE2GOD, here's a new PC app for converting Xbox 360 ISO images straight into Games on Demand containers. This functionality has only been available through the Xbox 360 SDK until now, so we thought it was about time a legal app was released to perfo...
Axc97c released (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=704131 ) another homebrew dashboard for the Xbox360: [QUOTE] I decided that instead of focusing of file copying and browsing operations, i would make the game launching and browsing as good as i could. (http://pict...
Ize on forums.xbox-scene.com (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=701818&st=0&p=4615820&#entry4615820 ) released a tool that will allow you to easily reduce the size of your Xbox360 games (for homebrew Xbox360s): [QUOTE] I've thrown something toget...
Trancy released a new version of XBR-Flash. With LFlash it was already possible to update your XBReboot on NAND-16mb consoles directly from your Xbox 360 booted into a Linux Distro like Gentoo (so no need to flash over LPT or USB again). Based on LFlash, XBR-Flash however will now allow you t...
When writing the Flash you can select to keep the current Keyvault and Config blocks. This is the recommended way to flash XBRebooter, straight from the release package.
Trancy released a new version of XBR-Flash. With LFlash it was already possible to update your XBReboot on NAND-16mb consoles directly from your Xbox 360 booted into a Linux Distro like Gentoo (so no need to flash over LPT or USB again). Based on LFlash, XBR-Flash however will now allow you t...
Trancy released a new version of XBR-Flash. With LFlash it was already possible to update your XBReboot on NAND-16mb consoles directly from your Xbox 360 booted into a Linux Distro like Gentoo (so no need to flash over LPT or USB again). Based on LFlash, XBR-Flash however will now allow you t...
What better way to start of this new year than with a real nice XeXDK Super Nintendo emulator for homebrew-enabled Xbox360 consoles: QUOTE] Welcoming 2010: Year of 360 Homebrew with the first release of 2010 to start the year off with a BOOM! We're releasing:
v1.4) Disc jitter fix v1.1) Extra compatability for some DVD movies v1.0) Boots ALL Stealth or non Stealth Xbox 360 backups v1.0) Boots ALL compatible Stealth or non Stealth Xbox 1 backups v1.0) Boots all Xbox 360 originals v1.0) Boots all compatible Xbox 1 originals on Xbox 360
Features: With the dump of your NAND and the MySMC.bin extracted from your NAND, it will prepare the file with Xell so you can get your CPU key With your CPU key it will help prepare hack.bin and my8955.bin to install freeBOOT on your Xbox 360.
Zouzzz released updates for 3 of his Xbox 360 tools. UpdateSPY v8955-19 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, ...) Download: here
Note that this is (probably) illegal if you didn't actually buy the actual Xbox Live Arcade game. But as running a "homebrew enabled" Xbox 360 is not (and probably will never be) safe to connect to LIVE this is way to make your Arcade games you bought play in full version on your homebrew Xbox 3...
More early xmas presents with XBReboot v0.05! Like freeBOOT v0.02 it will reboot into a patched 8955 kernel. However, this one can be flashed directly in your onboard NAND flash, no need for a 2-nand solution. Before flashing it on your system, you will have to dump your console specific KeyVa...
What's Next support for Opus consoles and Jasper consoles with large flashes further removal of security system restrictions easier build process Credits My gratitude goes to all those who helped me get this new release done. QUOTE]
The Xecuter Blaster CK3 is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. In the era of constant firmware updates (35+ so far) this is an absolutely essential tool saving both time and effort...
Xbox 360 today announced that it had achieved console sales to 10 million consumers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in just four years. Reaching the landmark number has meant that Xbox 360 is the only console to achieve year-on-year growth across the region this year[1]. The laun...
We are very committed to stamp out piracy. It's an issue not only for Xbox, it's an issue for the industry as a whole, it's an issue for Microsoft generally," he said. Clearly it's important for us to be able to stamp down on that to protect the 10 million people that are already on Xbox 360 in Euro...
A new version of Nand Pro has been released a few days ago (sry for the late posting). It's a PC tool that allows you to read and write on the Xbox 360 NAND via USB or LPT with some simple wiring (for LPT at least). From the readme/nfo: [QUOTE] This release fixes a bug when a sector fails to write, ie i...
QUOTE] The team has released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE. This update does not include the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those will be coming to Xbox LIVE later next month. This update adds WPA2 support for the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.
The Sky Player on Xbox 360 service did successfully launch early this morning, it has subsequently been suspended due to an unforeseen technical issue. With so much excitement and interest in the service, we'd much prefer to ensure that our customers enjoy the highest possible quality o...
Power on your Xbox 360. If everything went correctly, you should see the blue LED light up a few seconds later, followed by the usual boot animation. If you power on your Xbox 360 with the DVD tray eject button, XeLL will be loaded instead.
A regular, retail Xbox 360 disk is split into several sections or "partitions". One of these partitions is known as the "video partition". Before March 2009, this partition simply contained a video that would play if you inserted the disk into a regular DVD player, the video would basicall...
From internetnews.com: QUOTE] At a session during the SecTor security conference, Chris Boyd, director of research at Facetime security labs, detailed the myriad methods by which gamers -- and in particular, Microsoft Xbox 360 users -- are under attack by cyber criminals.
Joystiq has confirmed with a trusted source familiar with Microsoft's TCRs that Jeffries' claim is legit. Not only that, but, as of March 2009, Xbox 360 developers are no longer required to utilize full-screen anti-aliasing in their games. The elimination of both requirements is especi...
REDMOND, Wash. -- Aug. 27, 2009 -- Xbox 360 today invites you to experience more fun, more entertainment and more ways to connect with friends and family at an even better value. Beginning Aug. 28, the price of an Xbox 360 Elite console will drop by $100, now priced at just $299.99 estimated retai...
Peter Moore left the door open once. Microsoft has denied a Blu-ray Disc drive several times. Following Toshiba's announcement, we contacted Microsoft just to find out if they changed their mind. A Microsoft spokesperson provided the following statement:
Microsoft announced the details of the next Xbox Live dashboard update, which should be released later this summer. What does this Xbox LIVE Update not include? The following features will be coming in future Xbox LIVE updates, which we'll be sure to let you know about.
As a result, Creators Club Online is down. Xbox 360 Consoles will not be able to connect to any Xbox LIVE Services so any Xbox LIVE Community Games you have downloaded will not be playable. Additionally, the "My Xbox" section of Xbox.com is not available, and the Xbox forums are in read-only mo...
The team released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE. Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you'll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. This update addresses interruption issues that some Xbox LIVE users may have experienced when playing a li...
An Xbox 360 that is suffering an E74 error will have the lower-right quadrant of the Ring of Light flash on the front on the console and a multiple languages error message may display that will read "E74. System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support." or the screen will simply glitch out and dis...
In celebration of the landmark "Resident Evil" franchise coming to Xbox 360 for the first time, Microsoft unveiled today an Xbox 360� Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle. Available the same day "Resident Evil 5" ships to store shelves, Friday, March 13, Xbox 360 fans will be abl...
In addition to Netflix in the United States, Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace offers over 17,000 pieces of standard and high-definition (HD) content to the Xbox LIVE community. From December 2008 to January 2009, Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace downloads have grown 174 percent year over year.
Sunday, Feb. 1 Annex Monday, Feb. 2 Submission Tuesday, Feb. 3 Execution Wednesday, Feb 4. Horde Thursday, Feb. 5 King of the Hill Friday, Feb. 6 Guardian Saturday, Feb. 7 Warzone Sunday, Feb. 8 Wingman Monday, Feb. 9 King of the Hill Tuesday, Feb. 10 Wingman Wednesday, Feb. 11 Wingman
QUOTE] The day before Home launched I got a (clearly unrelated) briefing from Xbox product manager Aaron Greenberg and I brought up this topic. I asked: When/how/how-often will we see cheap clothing options for our Xbox 360 Avatars available for paid download?