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Week of April 4, 2010
Xtaf GUI v0.06 *Update: Auto-Updater*
>> Slasherking823 released a new version of his multiplatform FATx driver (that works with USB storage formatted by the 360).
What's new/fixed:
* Fixed the file corruption finally
* More gui stuff
!Update! New version has been released with built in updater.
Official Site: n/a, by Slasherking823 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download (Xtaf GUI with built in updater): here
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Xbox 360 Commander Beta Rev. 6 *Update Rev. 9*
>> Icepir8icepir8 released new revision of Xbox 360 Commander Beta, a Windows utility to backup/restore, transfer on and format Xbox 360 hard drives.
!Update! Rev 7/8/9 released ... news/download-link updated.
What's new/fixed:
* Fixed large file insert. (rev 6)
* Fixed bug in format for drives > 250gb. (rev 6)
* Added delete of files and folders. (rev 6)
* Status bar shows files and folder names as they are added. (rev 6)
* Added progress bar to file upload. (rev 7)
* Fixed some small GUI issues. (rev 7)
* Faster file writes. (rev 8)
* A few other small issues. (rev 8)
* Was going to wait untill I had more done but decided to get the faster writes out. (rev 8)
* Fixed issues with droping new directories. (rev 9)
Official Site: n/a, by Icepir8icepir8 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download (rev 9): here
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Maximus Vampire works with Winbond Chipset Liteon Drives
>> From 360xtractorpro.com:
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About rumours from Vampire not working with Winbond flash Liteon Drives, here is a small proof in video that Vampire DOES NOT HAVE such issues. The Vampire tool was released 2.5 months ago and is the #1 seller on his kind.
As you should know there are currently 2 brands of memory chipsets embeded into the Liteon Drives, one is Macronix (Vendor ID 0xC7), other is Winbond (Vendor ID 0xEF), the read and flash procedure if you use the Vampire is transparent to the user for both cases.
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Official Site: 360xtractorpro.com
Buy Maximus Vampire ($15): divineo.com | homebrewdev.com
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Cygnos360 v2 Rev. F Installation Video and More Details
>> Team Cygnos sent us the following info about their new Revision-F Cygnos360 v2 chip (as reminder this new rev. now supports big-block NAND and is no longer a dual-flash solution (not really needed anymore since XBReboot), but a NAND reader/flasher with JTAG support):
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We have made a video to show the ease of installation of our Cygnos360 V2 which is now in its 4th revision on the market. Enjoy the video:
Some additional info that we believe is very important:
* Cygnos360 V2 is the easiest and most convenient solution to JTAG Xbox360 and read and program the Xbox360 NAND flash
* Cygnos360 V2 has the JTAG and NAND flashing solution on one easy to install PCB
* Cygnos360 V2 is our OWN design which we had made from scratch. A lot of work has flown into it since we launched it in August last year.
* Cygnos360 V2 is optimized to give you quick and easy access to your 360 NAND by using a daughter board with vertical USB connector (you can see at the end of the video) Whenever you want to update to another toy, you can simply plug in your USB cable and done. No need to open your Xbox again! No need to send it back to a shop.
* Cygnos360 V2 has direct access to the 360 NAND (not through bottleneck southbridge) and this can read and program the flash extremely fast (about 40 seconds for dumping a 16Mb NAND)
* Cygnos360 V2 is the only solution to properly do the JTAG inject WITHOUT injecting voltages into the JTAG port. Other solutions can cause the Xbox 360 to be destroyed! (see XS news on "Jtag saver")
* Cygnos360 V2 is a high quality PCB that ensures perfect fit in all Xbox 360 mainboard versions (Xenon, Opus, Zephyr, Falcon, Jasper 16, Jasper 256 & Jasper 512)
* Cygnos360 V2 comes with its own Cygnos made software "Toolbox" which takes care of a lot of functionality to quickly and easily work with "dumps". The Toolbox is already running on many different Windows versions and in Version 1.09 by now.
* Cygnos360 V2 installation manual is available and has been updated several times to make installation even simpler.
* Cygnos360 V2 is firmware upgradeable to ensure future developments can quickly be supported without the need to buy something new
* Cygnos360 V2 is already on the market at many shops, fully tested in the market and constantly improved, we give support through our forums and listen to our customers
We want to thank all people who have supported us in the past and have bought our product. We are very proud of each new user and will continue to do our best!
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Official Site: http://www.cygnos360.com/
Buy Cygnos360 v2 Rev. F ($49 - in stock): divineo.com | homebrewdev.com
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UpdateSPY v9199-1
>> 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 2.0.9199.0 with Avatar
Official Site/Download: hb-released.com
Discuss this news item on our forums: forums.xbox-scene.com
Autohacker v2.0
>> BadBloke released Autohacker v2.0:
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AutoHacker is an app I wrote which helps automate the proccess of SMC/JTAG Hack (on nand-related stuff only, of course).
FEATURES:
- Motherboard Autodetection
- CB version / exploitability Autodetection
- Reads NAND two times (or part of it if we are using a BB Jasper)
- Compares the two backups, if they are identical, it saves them in a folder with a name of our choice.
- Extracts KV and ConfigBlock from the NAND Backup.
- Patches previously extracted KV and ConfigBlock in to the correct version of XBReboot (which is also autodetected).
- Writes final image to NAND memory of our console.
- Can also erase NAND (or part of it, if we are using a BB Jasper)
- Can also write original backup into NAND.
It can also be used regardless of JTAG Hacking in the following ways:
- Nand Dump
- Nand Compare
- Nand Write (any .bin image)
It uses a full (custom) GUI which saves as from typos or mistakes which can be done by manually typing in commands. It also saves as from looking up to Guides to determine the correct NAND addresses which are varied along with the motherboard revisions, since AutoHacker knows the motherboard we are working on, if it is exploitable etc. If something is not right (CB not exploitable / we have not patched XBR / we have not two identical backups) it does NOT overwrite our NAND. ;D
NOTICE: This program DEPENDS on NandPro(info) and does NOT replace it.
I will update the app regularly, fixing bugs and adding features. Of course, each time a new XBR comes out, AutoHacker will need to be updated (this goes without saying).
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Official Site: n/a, by BadBloke on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: here
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Xtaf GUI v0.04 *Updated*
>> Slasherking823 released a new version of his multiplatform FATx driver (that works with USB storage formatted by the 360) with a major bugfix.
He also released a GUI interface for it.
!Update! Xtaf GUI v0.04 has been released, it ads more features (inject drag'n'drop, new folder, etc.) and folder extract now works.
Official Site: n/a, by Slasherking823 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download (Xtaf GUI v0.04): here
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Xbox 360 Commander Beta Rev. 5
>> Icepir8icepir8 released new revision of Xbox 360 Commander Beta, a Windows utility to backup/restore, transfer on and format Xbox 360 hard drives.
What's new/fixed (since first release):
* This revisions address some of the problems that jtag systems have been having. Also I have had a few issues with HDDs that Xplore360.exe has updated. (rev 2)
* This revision has the fix for HDD > 250gb in size. There still are issues with the large drives. I can't test this directly so I need feed back! (rev 3)
* Drag files and folders to the file window to copy to HDD. (rev 4)
* Right click on selected files and folders to extract from HDD. (rev 4)
* Error checking of the files being added is nil so back up first! (rev 4)
* Drag and Drop improved. (rev 5)
* Double clicking on a directory in the right window changes to that directory. (rev 5)
* Fixed Partition 1 problem (rev 5)
* Fixed crash when updating the Calculated size in the HDDSS. (rev 5)
* Error checking of the files and folders being added is still nil so back up first! (rev 5)
Official Site: n/a, by Icepir8icepir8 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: here
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BlissX v7
>> A new version of BlissX(info), an Intellivision Emulator port for XBox1 has been released:
[QUOTE]
First off...
The Intellivision is very reliant on something called Overlays for proper gameplay. Hence the reason I added overlay support. You can access the overlay by pressing the right analog stick button. If you're still having trouble check out the manuals using the media browser.
Do NOT! Zip up the Intellivision BIOS Roms (eg.. ecs.bin, exec.bin, grom.bin, and ivoice.bin)
What's new/fixed:
* It speaks! Intellivoice fixed so now you can play games like B-17 bomber, Bomb Squad, Space Spartans, Tron Solar Sailer, and World Series Major League Baseball.
* Given the full "Madmab Edition" treatment.
* New dual-preview skin to support Ressurection Xtra's. Say thank you to Gilou9999 for the skin. Music provied by Carnage By Bob.
* The INTVT Controller 1 disc was hard coded to the left analog stick. I removed this. They can be mapped thru the controller settings screen.
* Added ability to map controller one to controller two's buttons (and vice versa). Since the INTV doesn't like keypad and discs presses at the same time. This allows for dual stick action in games like "Nightstalker" and "Discs Of Tron".
* ECS keyboard can be mapped to the controller now, thus making ECS games playable (Mind Strike). True keyboard and onscreen keyboard support pending.
* Added overlay support! Also created a new overlay system. The file "overlay.ini" contains configuration information for each overlay, including the color of the transparent button. Default + game overlays provided by "Carnage By Bob", thank you!
* Overlay can be accessed by both controllers. So that player two can use it as well (useful for games like "Body Slam - Super Pro Wrestling").
* Added the following homebrew games to the Bliss internal database. The following games are now playable. Astrosmash competition, King Of The Mountain (fixed), League Of Light (proto), Lock 'n' Chase (fixed), Robot Rubble (how do you start this?), Same game & Robot, Space Patrol (Teaser), Stonix, Super Masters, Tag-Along Todd, and
* Numerous interface changes (read Latest-BlissX.txt)
* Numerous carryovers from Atarixlbox (read Latest-Blissx.txt)
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Official Site: http://www.ressurectionxtras.net
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: xbins.org
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Canada: RCMP says modifying a video game console punishable by 10y in jail
>> From nationalpost.com:
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Attention Canadian gamers: be careful if you decide to modify your video game console.
The decision to do so could land you in prison.
Modifying a video game console such as a PlayStation3 or Xbox 360 is a crime in Canada and could result in a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, according to a recent release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
"Modifying a console and computer is considered an illegal act under section 342.1 of the Criminal Code and is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years," the RCMP said in the statement.
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Full Story: nationalpost.com | rcmp-grc.gc.ca (thx to GaryOPA for the news)
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USB Storage Xplorer - Xtaf v0.011
>> Slasherking823 released a new version of his multiplatform FATx driver:
[QUOTE]
Works on USB storage formatted by the 360.
Port of my old multiplatform fatx driver
Messy as hell. Works.
BETA ALERT: Expect bugs
NOTICE: I developed this on mono under linux, haven't tried on windows, theoretically it should work.
And on that note, linux/osx users need mono to run this
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Official Site: n/a, by Slasherking823 on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: here
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QuickBoot v2.1
>> Dstruktiv released a new version of QuickBoot (an application that builds "short cut" LIVE containers that will allow you to launch applications directly from NXE):
[QUOTE]
Just a quick release, you should now be able to point the shortcuts at .xbe files so you can launch your Xbox 1 originals straight from NXE. Of course you will need the hacked Xbox 1 emulator installed as well.
I'd love if someone could comment on this and let me know if it works, I've got no Xbox 1 games to test with.
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Official Site: http://www.digitalreality.co.nz/xbox360/?p=322
Download: n/a (contains files built with XDK)
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Xbox 360 System Update Released - USB Memory Support, Un-Criple HDDs
>> Microsoft released the new system update (9199):
[QUOTE]
We've just released a system update for the Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE.
As previously announced, this system update contains support for USB Memory storage devices.
Sometime over the next few hours when you sign in to Xbox LIVE you'll receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. If you are signed into LIVE already, you may be signed out and asked to accept the update and you'll be back online in a few moments.
Read the FAQ on Xbox.com which may answer some of your questions.
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Of course jtagged 360s shouldn't update ... they should wait for a new version of XBReboot/freeBOOT.
360s with modified DVD FWs update at own risk, as always ;)
!Update! This update will also un-criple HDDs of banned consoles (but will NOT unban ur console of course)
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Greenberg: Natal will sell 'millions and millions'
>> From computerandvideogames.com:
[QUOTE]
Microsoft product director Aaron Greenberg has predicted that Project Natal will sell "millions and millions" this Christmas.
The claim will be music to the ears of third party publishers - 70 per cent of whom are creating software for the game.
Sega West boss Mike Hayes that he hopes Natal will hit half of Microsoft's European installed base.
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Full Story: computerandvideogames.com
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XexDash v0.03
>> The JS-TEAM released XexDash v0.03, an alternative dashboard for homebrew 360s:
[QUOTE]
XexDash is a custom dashboard for Xbox360(XDK/XTK/JTAGGED Console only).
XexDash support Folder/TitleName in Chinese and Japanese charactor. Korean
and other Multi-byte charactor file system will be supported in future dev.
v0.03
* Download title cover and BG images via network(switchable between local/network images)
* Display GPU/CPU Temperature
* Fan speed control
* XBOX 1 excutable file support
* Ftp transferring speed is optimized to 10MB/s(MBCS support work in progress)
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Official Site: http://xexdash.betalog.com/
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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XM360 v1.4 FINAL *update: v1.4b*
>> Node21 (Team XeDev) released a new version of XM360.
What's new/fixed:
* Since there was actually zero feedback on the "remote" capabilities allowing one XM360 to talk to another one, I've stopped working on that feature. It's all still there, and ripe for improvement, if anyone cares.
* Added ability to sort by locked status in collection mgr
* Added support for overscan via config (see the config file for details)
* Correctly handle 0x7000 content type (GOD/downloads) (only allow launching, don't show locked state, don't allow remote transfer) You will have the "Rescan All" for this to take effect.
* Fixed message when unable to write a report (it used to report success, even upon failure)
!UPDATE! v1.4b has been released, here's what's new:
* Added the ability to specify (via config) where the "content.bin" file is located. This feature, along with a config file here: Hdd1:\config\xm360\xm360.cfg should allow XM360 to run as a LIVE container. See config file for details.
* Fixed bug where the virtual "usb:" device (first found usb device) wasn't mounted unless you did a "Rescan All"
Official Site: http://xedev.xbins.org/ (thx to WarriorSan for the news)
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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