Xbox 360

By XanTium GodzIvan strikes again, this time with a diagram which simply write protects the NAND flash in the Xbox 360 by connecting WP to ground pin (if the flash type has different pinout, just find the datasheet to locate WP). This modification does not stop the ban from M$, but it prevents deletion...

By XanTium Features: Connect a PS/2 or USB keyboard & Mouse to the Xbox 360 Connect a Playstation DualShock2 controller to the Xbox 360 Compatible with all Xbox 360 Games Compatible with all Xbox 360 Console Versions Compatible with both CL & the new Matrix Xbox 360 Wired Controllers

By XanTium Features: Dual rapid-fire 5-mode sleeper Easy 3-minute installation No soldering or wires required Can be used in all XBOX 360 games Mode button for advanced modification Easy installation with video instructions Customizable user-programmable modes

By XanTium This method has been known for a long time (since the King Kong Exploit days) and does indeed 'work'. Basically you swap the Keyvault (or 'KV' in short, it stores stuff like console certificates, per-box private keys, DVD key, etc) inside the NAND with the KV from an unbanned console. While t...

By XanTium Nintendo DS: 457,600 PlayStation 3: 320,600 Xbox 360: 249,700 PlayStation 2: 117,800 Here are the NPD numbers for U.S. console hardware sales in October 2009: * Wii: 506,900 * Nintendo DS: 457,600 * PlayStation 3: 320,600 * Xbox 360: 249,700 * PSP: 174,600 * PlayStation 2: 117,800

By XanTium If the recent price drop has encouraged you to hedge your bets and replace your aging, bound-to-die Xbox 360 with a quiet, new, Jasper-equipped 120GB Elite [note x-s: or those new 250GB coming with some bundles lately], you'll want to pay attention. As relayed to us by tipster Paolo, and co...

By XanTium While we don't comment on specific numbers, Microsoft's commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure game play for the more than 20 million members of the Xbox Live community remains a top priority. All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and modifying their Xbo...

By XanTium From pinoycosplay.blogspot.com: QUOTE] A conversation with a friend who works for a call center that handles an Xbox 360 account has yielded a disturbing truth: Microsoft has started its annual Xbox Live banning spree and it has disabled 600,000 accounts so far in the US and Canada.

By XanTium Hitting store shelves this week, the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter offers versatility and ease to your Xbox 360 experience. Jump into "Halo 3: ODST" or "Forza Motorsport 3" and enjoy lag-free network gaming and multiplayer, or put your media center to the test by streaming your f...

By XanTium As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview. I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision because as it stands now, parents aren't able to use F...

By XanTium 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.

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By XanTium From gizmodo.com: QUOTE] In the first segment of our exclusive Steve Ballmer interview series, the Microsoft CEO and I talk about Natal, the blurring of console generations, and the surprising assertion that "you'll be able to get" Blu-ray add-on drives for Xbox 360.

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By XanTium From Analyst Michael Pachter on examiner.com (http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6894-SF-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Pachter-Microsoft-can-cut-Xbox-360-price-at-anytime ): [QUOTE] "What Microsoft has on its pocket is $50 more on its price, which they can pull tha...

By XanTium Could the ability to capture and share videos from games be the next big software development for the Xbox 360? We are always thinking about ways that Live at the platform level can make games better," Austin said. "I'm not going to comment on video capture, but you can assume we are thinking...

By XanTium There have been a lot of external "studies" on the failure rates of all consoles, not just the Xbox, and the numbers have been all over the map. The only people that know the actual numbers work for Microsoft, and the numbers are not something Microsoft or any other company would typically di...

By XanTium The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer at a great price. This bundle includes a black wireless controller along with four hit Xbox LIVE Arcade games including, "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2™," the latest version of the frenetic retro shooter ga...

By XanTium Among the elite publishers actively working on games for "Project Natal" are Activision Blizzard, Bethesda Softworks, CAPCOM, Disney Interactive, Electronic Arts, Konami, MTV Games, Namco Bandai, Sega, Square Enix, THQ Inc. and Ubisoft. Together, these publishers account for more...

By XanTium Beginning today through Oct. 5, when you purchase an Xbox 360 Elite for $299, Xbox 360 will put $50 back into your pocket with a limited-time rebate. Coupled with the recent price drop of the Xbox 360 Elite console, this offer makes your premium games and entertainment experience more affor...

By XanTium Racing to UK stores on the 23rd October, the Forza Motorsport 3 Super Elite Bundle features more storage space than ever before coming complete with a 250GB Hard Drive, two Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Headset and a Standard Edition copy of Forza Motorsport 3 for an...

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By XanTium Beginning with "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's" worldwide release on Nov. 10, fans can arm themselves with Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console, which features an exclusive design inspired by the epic thriller, more storage space than ever before in a 250GB Hard Drive, two...

By XanTium Four Independent Developers Take Home Share of $75,000 Today Microsoft Corp. revealed the highly-anticipated winners of its 2009 Dream.Build.Play Challenge, which encourages independent and hobbyist game developers to create fun and innovative video games for Xbox 360 using XNA Gam...

By XanTium The Unlock Xbox contest, which is driven by a collaboration between the Doritos brand and Microsoft, originated in 2007 and lead to the creation of the record-breaking "Doritos Dash of Destruction," the first consumer-created Xbox LIVE Arcade game, which went on to become the fastest...

By XanTium Japan, home to Microsoft's biggest rivals in the game console wars, Sony and Nintendo, may see price cuts to Xbox 360 consoles next week, but Microsoft is keeping the official time quiet. The company plans to hold an Xbox news conference in Japan next Wednesday, according to Julie Leong, a...

By XanTium I can tell you the consoles we're making today have lower-heat chips and better cooling, and we're seeing fantastic quality in those consoles today," Greenberg (Xbox Live and Xbox 360 director) told GameSpot today. "That said, I know people have had issues with systems which were bought...

By XanTium That's right, the Xbox 360 price drop will no longer be rumor or speculation seven days from now, says EEDAR's Jesse Divnich. Instead, the Xbox 360 price drop will be reality within one week's time -- and maybe within the current week.

By XanTium I am happy to announce that we're doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. Much like we did last year, you'll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connec...

By XanTium Today, I can tell you that I have obtained the first details on the next Xbox (info that we'll reveal in the coming weeks) and that's why we can confirm that the rumor reported by 1UP is false. Microsoft is NOT launching a new, upgraded Xbox 360 disguised as a new Xbox in 2010 (although built-in...

By XanTium 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...

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By XanTium Xbox today announced a new retail offer for Europe only that brings the best of Halo together in one great-value package. Available from 27 February, the "Best of Halo" bundle contains "Halo Wars", the latest in the Halo franchise which redefines the real-time strategy (RTS) genre withi...

By XanTium Microsoft is set to enable Windows users to burn Blu-ray discs directly from their desktop, potentially signalling a shift in attitude towards the format. The move could signal a more general shift in attitude towards Blu-ray on Microsoft's part. Indeed, it could be the first step toward...

By XanTium Full Story: consumerist.com From consumerist.com (http://consumerist.com/5007862/how-to-quickly-contact-intelligent-life-at-xbox-customer-service ): [QUOTE] Jason at Doombot has developed a process for reaching intelligent life at XBOX customer service. He discovered t...

By XanTium For its study, SquareTrade tracked 27 Xbox 360 Elites, 57 Cores and 956 Premiums. Out of the 171 claims reported (60 percent), 102 were general hardware failures (Red Ring of Death). Of the other 69 claims: 18% were disc read errors. 13% were video card failures. 13% were hard drive freezes.

By XanTium Microsoft Won't Release a Blu-ray Player * Microsoft will Continue to Try to Break into Family Gaming * Not Every Big 2008 Title Releases in 2008 * We'll Stop Getting Three Red Lights E-Mails by December 2008 [/QUOTE] ...