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Week of December 8, 2002
CXBX 0.5.2 - CXBE 0.1.1 & OpenXDK with X2
>> From caustik.com
[QUOTE]
Phew!! Finals are almost over. Spent a little time today and fixed a section name generation bug in cxbe/cxbx. You will want to download this new version (both CXBX and CXBE). I should have some free time to work on OpenXDK now, especially USB support. Also, I am working with Xecuter team to fix up incompatibility problems between Xecuter2 mods and OpenXDK. I also plan on working on CXBE and CXBX now that I should have alot more free time.
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: here[caustik.com]
Download CXBX: here
Download CXBE: uploading here
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 21:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Unofficial VBAx v0.09 Released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Using latest PC VBA v1.31 source code
* Adds new graphics filters; Simple2x, AdMame2x, SuperEagle, Super2xSaI, _2xSaI and Motion Blur
* Fixes some sound problems
Official Website: n/a
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
News Source: EmuXbox
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 19:02 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox MediaPlayer 2.0 sources released!
>> XboxMediaplayer also released the XBMP 2.0 sources on their sourceforge page:
[QUOTE]
Get it. Its available.
Also i added a quckie (minor) bug fix prior to uploading it. It fixes a problem with filename extension masking (mostly when playing from media).
[/QUOTE]
Official Website: here[xboxmediaplayer.com]
SourceForge Website: here[sf.net]
Download: here
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 16:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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RelaX V0.6 released!
>> A new version of RelaX has also just been released that will work fine with Xbox Mediaplayer 2.0
What's new/fixed:
* Iso 9660 support for browsing iso files (just as if a .bin file was a directory) Done by Espen Schaathun aka PulP (currently only .bin .iso and .img supported)
* XIso support for browsing xiso files (just as if a .xiso file was a directory) Done by Espen Schaathun aka PulP (u must give the xiso an .xiso extention)
* Some layout changes done by PulP (xp manifest and statusbar)
* Zip support! List everything from within a zipfile and play from within the zipfile! (uses payware code so not included in the source package .. sorry!)
* Added support for XbMP 2.0 XNS protocol (namely the RCAT command used for mp3 listing)
* Tbn status report back to the attrib of the file (xbmp 2.0 feature)
* Subtitle status report back to the attrib (xbmp 2.0 feature)
* $ROOT$ tag for different roottags (xbmp 2.0 feature)
* Removed the 1 stream at the time limiting (xbmp 2.0 feature)
* Removed the subtitle cleaning (not needed anymore xbmp 2.0 does it now)
* Make the first filemask list a * to allow all (mayb someone will make a tool to copy every file from a relax directory (xiso.. hint hint) to the xbox hdd so every file is needed:)
* Online documentation viewer (and local documentation viewer)
* Some bugfixes!
Official Site: here[raforce.nl]
Download: here (fixed version)
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 14:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Mediaplayer 2.0 released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Read CD/DVD from XBOX dvd-rom/XBOX hard disk drive, EVEN from PC hard disk over a network using the RelaX XNS server!
* A brand new GUI, enhances performance and ease-of-use, amazing!
* The current release of XBMP2 has the following features:
-DivX playback (3.x/4/5 codec's)
-XVID Support
-MP3 playback
-OGG/OGM Support
-Windows Media Files (WMA/WMV/ASF)
-Playlists
-AC3 audio tracks support (real AC3 Output)
-VCD/SVCD Support (MPG1 and MPG2)
-Subtitle support (Subrip SRT format)
-File streaming over a network
-Post-Processing filters for better picture quality
-ISO9660 Compatibility
-VOB Playback
-Stream files directly from ISO/BIN/IMG/ZIP files!!
-Codec management, turn on or off any codec you wish!
* Easy installation, with detailed instructions!
Official Site: here[xboxmediaplayer.com]
Download XBMP: n/a (build with MS SDK)
Download manual: here
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 14:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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The Eeprom Clone Experiment
>> Kickace1616 & Alkane on our forums tried to connect with identical EEPROMs to Xbox Live.
Here's the conclusion:
[QUOTE]
Both parties could connect to Xbox Live at the same time, host games, and
join games. The only problem was that the two users with the same EEPROMs could not join the same games.
The errors we got when we tried to join the same game were:
Moto GP - "The game session is no longer available"
MechAssult - "No reponse from host"
We were able to join separate games fine & we each played at the same time with no problems.
The next day we both were not banned & were able to log on at the same time with no problems. Our XYZ codes have not changed since the last time we connected.
Conclusion:
Multiple people CAN use the same EEPROM but they will be unable to join the
same game. I wouldn't recommend trying this cause this can change, but for now you can use the same eeproms.
[/QUOTE]
It looks like few people on the forum & irc say it can take several days before your xbox gets banned. So don't try this at home before it's confirmed still working after some days.
Check out this thread on the Xbox-Scene forums for more info.
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 13:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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20gb HD in Xbox
>> XboxHacker reported that alot of new Xbox Consoles now have a 20gb harddrive instead of the original 8/10gb. Officially you can use only 8gb , but if you format your fdrive you can unlock the other 12gb to put games&apps on it :-)
Source: xboxhacker.net
For a tutorial how to format the fdrive , check here.
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(Saturday 14 December 2002 12:11 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Bioschecker v2.07 released!
>> Added recognition of:
X-Ecuter II 4974, EvoX D6 (EjectFix), EvoX D6, X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrGreyblack), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrGreyblackNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrNoaniPurple), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrOrange), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrOrange2), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrOrange2Noani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrOrangeNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrPurple), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrRedblue), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrRedblueNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrWhite), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrWhiteNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrPurpleorange), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrPurpleorange-F), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrPurpleorangeNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrWhitered), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrWhiteredNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrBlue), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrNoani), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrNoaniBlue), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrNoaniRed), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(ErrRed), X-Ecuter IIv1 4973(XmasErrNoani)
Official Site: here[darkmoon.org]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Friday 13 December 2002 19:48 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Crash Bandicoot (+6) US Trainer
>> Another Xbox trainer release by Crazy Nation. This one is for Crash Bandicoot US.
Features:
* UNTOUCHABLE
* UNLIMITED LIVES
* UNLOCK ALL LEVELS
* ENABLE ALL RELICS
* UNLIMITED ENERGY PLANE
* UNLIMITED ENERGY BALL ROCK
Official Site: n/a
Download: here
News Source: dextrose.com
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(Friday 13 December 2002 15:18 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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House of the Dead 3 US [+5] Trainer
>> Crazy Nation released a trainer for House of the Dead 3 on Xbox!
[QUOTE]
UNLIMITED LIVES (P1/P2)
UNLIMITED TIME
UNLIMITED CREDITS
AUTO RECHARGE (P1/P2)
UNLOCK HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2
IN-GAME KEYS :
[BACK+LEFT THUMBLE] = TRAINER OFF
[BACK+RIGHT THUMBLE] = TRAINER ON
Featuring a selectable Trainer-Menu! (use the black button to slow down the scroller :-)
We hope it will work for everybody, if you ever experience some strange phenomenas (like intro slowdown) just report it ;-)
[/QUOTE]
Official Site: n/a
Download: here
News Source: dextrose.com
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(Friday 13 December 2002 13:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Easybuy2000.com & Xbox-Scene Matrix Contest : Results
>> Due the very high response to the contest Easybuy2000 has selected 25(!) winners that will each get 1 free Matrix/Xodus no-solder modchip.
The winners are (forum nickname):
echto
turtle
simonseztech
cONEction
forcelite
lil killer
nouvac
Bogus8
asbsx
MrQRamos
fredde_fox
bookguy
PunaniEata
M3_DeL
cykiller
The Legendary Rob
Abe
Solidust
KazuyaWaruasobi
cujo986
BenJeremy
bagel5009
cyphex
monsterx
dkoikadabra
Everyone has been contacted by mail. If you didn't receive my mail , please contact me on xantium@xbox-scene.com
As soon as we have all address information Easybuy2000.com will send out the modchips your way!
And for those who didn't win ... better luck next time :-)
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(Friday 13 December 2002 03:48 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Europe Christmas Pack : Xbox + SegaGT2002 + JSRF + HALO = €250
>> From xbox.ign.com/:
[QUOTE]
Well, wouldn't today be good day to be German. Apparently, the holiday Xbox package which includes JSRF and SegaGT has generated a substantial increase in sales in Germany - enough to convince Microsoft that by throwing in Halo on top of the deal, they'll convince everyone who still hasn't bought an Xbox to do so. So everyone who buys the Xbox holiday package between December 11 and December 31 will also receive a free copy of Halo too.
[/QOUTE]
With an average gameprice between €60 and €70 in Europe and the xbox pack for €250 this means you have the xbox for about €40-€70!
It's unclear if this offer is only for germany or for all EU countries.
Thanks goes to N.S. for sending us this link.
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(Friday 13 December 2002 03:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 bios build4974 released!
>> From x-ecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
Ts this particular backdoor is available we have now released X2 Build 4974 which is same features as 4973 (IGR etc etc) but with full compatibility on v1.0 and v1.1 on a 256k image. You can find it in the usual places. Also could the developers of OpenXDK get in touch with us. Your tool is based upon the MS Kernel and creates XBE's as such. Ours is a custom made kernel and is not compatible with OpenXDK. We can give you information to add support of course for Xecuter users - email is xecuter@hushmail.com - thanks.
[/QUOTE]
Bios comparison table is updated with this new release.
Official Site: here[x-ecuter.com]
Download: n/a (illegal)
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 19:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team X-ecuter reply to Evox Team
>> Here's X-ecuters reply to the previous news. (about secret bug used in evox D.6 bios)
From x-ecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
Thank you to EvoX for taking the time to reply to our post. First of all the "trick" used is indeed one of the backdoor tricks used for easy hack of future versions. Of course you say you weren't to know and that's fine, it's no big deal now, we were just hoping it wasn't going to be included in any working public BIOS - even though the methods are available to those that seek hard enough. You are also correct in saying there are other methods, we were simply hoping they wouldn't be included in any public release. However you talk about money a lot in your reply. Well we give our BIOS out for free, along with other software and we only sell hardware, so to say we are only in it for the money is inaccurate, in fact everything we do is exactly the same as you - we just happen to also sell hardware. As you are on the subject of money perhaps you should look at your blatant support of the cash cow Matrix who offer nothing to the scene only product for profit. Where there is nothing wrong with this, it certainly does not warrant comparing your non-profit views with ours, and we really don't want to go into the subject of damaging the scene, you only have to idle in a few chans to see what's damaged the scene recently. But if its wrong to be out spoken and to voice ones own views and thoughts then we apologise. However we look forward to continued co operation which we have enjoyed in the past and certainly recently by particular members of your team and offer our best wishes this Christmas.
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 19:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Reply from Evox Team about "secret" backdoor in Evox D.6
>> Here's the reply from Evox Team after X-ecuter said they used a secret backdoor to make their dual bios.
From evox.xboxhackz.net:
[QUOTE]
Yesterday Executer made a public statement that Evox had revealed a previously unknown "Secret Backdoor" rendering it useless for future use. Since we have not been working directly with Executer or Linux teams we did not know what this secret backdoor was or if we had revealed it. We then decided to contact respected people in the community with knowledge of the backdoor and explain the methods we used.
Conclusion was that Evox had not used or revealed the backdoor and that Executer had been mistaken in their sayings.
To quote NumbNut:
[QUOTE]
According to what you've explained, you're not using the ''forbidden hack'' and have nothing to worry about. In fact, your methods seem to be a pretty smart use of already-known hacks to give excellent functionality in 256KBytes.
[/QUOTE]
If we have used another secret backdoor only known to Executers, we are deeply sorry (but how was we to know)
If that is the case we can assure you that there are still unrevealed backdoors left known by the Linux Team and by us, for possible future use.
We will now politely ask Executer, to please consider what you write about other people in the scene before making severe allegations like you have done previously.
We know that Executer is in it for the money, and offcourse want's to always be a step ahead in order to gain more sales.
Evox dashboard and BIOS development is for us only a spare time project, and we have never charged a cent for any of our work.
But when you come out with statements like you do, you are only hurting the scene instead of improving it.
Most people had already forgot about the secret backdoor until you brought it up, and now everyone is talking about it, and it certainly has got all the attention it shouldn't have had.
Looking forward to your future releases, and better cooperation.
Merry Christmas
The Evox Team
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 17:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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xISO v1.10 released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Added command line switch, "-n" for disable the message box. Now its easier make batch scripts.
* Now xISO add folders in the listview.
* Added option to extract directly a selected folder in the tree-folder view.
* Cosmetics changes in the interface.
* Added autodetection of language.
* Now all windows of xISO appear centered in the primary screen. (it was a Multiscreen problem).
Official Site: here[yursoft.com]
Download: here
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 17:07 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter 2 Lite shipping
>> I heard there was some discussion why Extreme-Mods didn't ship the X-ecuter2 Lite pre-orders yet.
Right now only 1 shop , Mr Modchips , that ships ONLY to UK received a small quantity of X2L stock.
None of the other official resellers got their X-ecuter2 stock yet.
The chips have been sent to Extreme-Mods and are now probably at the US customs. Large orders take some time to be cleared , but they should be available after the weekend.
Extreme-Mods will be the first USA shop (shipping worldwide) with X-ecuter2 Lite stock.
You can also read this thread posted by an X-ecuter team member.
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 16:54 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 Lite sample
>> We just received our X-ecuter2 Lite sample today. We will test it and review it ASAP.
In meantime enjoy these pictures.
 Tux & Tuxi like xbox modchips ;p The full package you will get As you can see , you get both wire & headerpin adaptor
These samples came directly from the factory , most official resellers will have the chips in stock end this week or early next week.
You can buy the X-ecuter2 here[extreme-mods.com] ($44 - WorldWide shipping)
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 11:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Microsoft's Xbox sold at discount by the Japanese
>> From taipeitimes.com:
[QUOTE]
Laox Co, which has more than 20 outlets selling consumer electronics in Tokyo, said it's offering the Xbox for Japanese Yen 19,800 (US$160) until Dec. 25 at its stores and through its Web site. Chain retailers Sofmap Co and Sakuraya Co are selling the game machine at the same price.
The discount places the price of Microsoft's Xbox at about a fifth less than the Japanese Yen 24,800 selling price of Sony's older PlayStation2 console at the same retailers. Sony's Playstation2 has outsold the Xbox about 11-fold in Japan, while Nintendo Co has sold about three times as many of its GameCube consoles.
Selling the console below Microsoft's recommended retail price may help Japanese retailers reduce inventories of the game console?.
[/QUOTE]
Read the whole article here[taipeitimes.com]
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(Thursday 12 December 2002 11:58 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XCover v1.0.4 Official Release!
>> Looks like the previous release was only the 1.0.4 preview , this one is the official 1.0.4 release!
What's new/fixed:
* Printing Complete 100%!
* Bug window made alot wider! read them properly now :)
* Now able to create your own skins! :D (Edit the main banner buttons for next release!!!)
* And a minor few engine problems...
Official Site: here[xcover.xodus-chip.com]
Download: here
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 20:49 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Reply from Team Evoultion-X on news posted by X-ecuter
>> From evox.xboxhackz.net:
[QUOTE]
For now we only have something to say about IGR...
It was never Executers idea or feature...
It was brought to the xbox long time before executers released their bios...
Think of the hardware mod, think of all the apps with reset...
reset is a feature everyone always wanted not an idea of Executers
If we had used Executers way of doing IGR (bios way)
offcourse we would credired them.
BIOS Solution is theirs.. they did it first no
But our way of doing it is completely different...
Just like Executers method is different from the HW method...
[/QUOTE]
No reply about the dual bios yet.
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 16:01 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Neo Premium DVD-R & SST 49LF020
>> Our friends over at xboxmods.com (neotechnologies) are now selling the new version of the popular Neo DVD-R. This DVD-R has been specially designed for game consoles and should work fine in both Sony Playstation2 & MS Xbox.
We will test them very soon.
For those that want to make a homebrew LPC mod (Cheapmod for example) , xboxmods.com is also selling SST 49LF020 LPC Flash Roms.
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 14:47 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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News from Team X-ecuter : Evox D.6 & Future plans
>> From x-ecuter.com:
[QUOTE]
We awoke to find what we were hoping wouldn't happen. EvoX released the bios to support both console versions. Now many may think this is great, but we are very sad about this, and we're sure the Xbox Linux team are also. When we first cracked the v1.1, Xbox Linux and ourselves knew about the secret backdoor (actually a bug) in the Xbox that enabled us to crack it so fast. Of course the only way to conceal this was to release 2 x different BIOS's, but now the secret is out and the consequences won't be clear until a new version is released. We thought we'd tell you as you'd probably want to know why we wouldn't be cracking the next version in 2 days instead of 2 months. Aside from this nice to see you improved the sloppy upload speed and fixed the skin bug (oh and thanks for the credit on the IGR function hmmmm), we hope to see even more improvements in future. Also well done to PiXEL8 for solving the true VGA output problem.
Many have been wondering what's going to happen next. Well the biggest thing going on around here right now is the neXgen dash. It's absolutely awesome and will eventually blow any competition out of the water. Expect a release shortly. Also our BIOS is having a few tweeks so you can expect a new release in the next day or so. We're also working on some different projects of interest which we'll talk about in more detail after Christmas. We're having fun right now with disassembling some very popular code which we think will benefit the scene by making it more "available" - a compressed XBE is good to no one so perhaps a complete strip down all the way to .asm maybe more fun?. Have a great Christmas - all updates will be posted on the forums by various members of the team, this news page is now closed for the holidays.
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 10:45 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Media X Menu 0.9d released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Fixed a problem that prevented Auto-config from finding the correct *.xbe file, even if it was specified in the MXM_Entry.xml file. It will work correctly now.
* Added WMV as an Auto-config media type (It will use a file named MXM_SS.wmv in the game directory.)
Official Site:n/a , but this thread talks about the release
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 10:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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WinTV PVR USB on Xbox
>> From xboxmediaplayer.de
[QUOTE]
I now believe that I have come to the point where I *believe* that this new feature is actually possible. I don't know yet if it *will* be possible, there are still many big hurdles to overcome.
Ok, so you're probably wondering what I'm being long winded about. What I've been doing lately is trying to discover if its possible to use the XDK to send Usb packets to Usb devices attached to the Xbox. Usb devices otherwise not supported.
Still don't know where I'm going with this? Specifically, my ultimate goal is to add support for the WinTV PVR USB to XBoxMediaPlayer.
Yeah, I'm trying to add PVR support to the XBox.
There's a long ways to go on this project. Don't go out and by a WinTV PVR USB yet. There's still some serious hurdles to overcome. And still a lot more reverse engineering to do. There are linux drivers (which this will be based off of) but the linux driver is still in a very early state.
[/QUOTE]
Read more about it at xboxmediaplayer.de
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(Wednesday 11 December 2002 10:15 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 Lite Install Pictures : Pin Header
>> Team X-ecuter released pictures of the wire adaptor earlier today and now they show us the pinheader adaptor.
 The pins installed on the LPC points X-ecuter2 Lite installed on pins
Check out more pictures on the X-ecuter forum
You can buy the X-ecuter2 here[extreme-mods.com] ($44 - WorldWide shipping)
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 23:36 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XB-FTP v0.58.1 released
>> What's new/fixed:
* minor changes to protocols, use more blocking again.
* set pasv off by default, my pasv support seem poor, gonna look into it later
Official Site: n/a
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
News Source: dextrose.com
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 21:23 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 Lite Install pictures (wire adaptor)
>> Team X-ecuter posted pictures of the X-ecuter2 Lite install with wire-adaptor on their forums.
 X2L install with wire adaptor 8 damn easy big LPC points and the "d0" point(via). This last one is more difficult , but if you have no experience soldering you can use the easy "d0" point at the back of the board aswell.
You can see more pictures here[xecuter.gotmod.com/]
You can buy the X-ecuter2 here[extreme-mods.com]
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 18:49 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Evolution-X 1.8.3285 dashboard & Evox D.6 bios released!
>> Update of the most popular xbox dashboard!
What's fixed on the dashboard:
* Fix crash when using backup function on v1.1 boxes
* FTP Speed improvement: You will only notice an improvement on some combinations of HDD and XBox. If you are already getting 5000K/s uploading to XBOX, don't expect more.
* FTP Filename check: Transferring files with FATX incompatible file names will now produce an error
* FTP CWD command fixed.
* SNTP : Now it can run with @NetClock Server
* Skin Image Quality improved with 640x480 images (no more stretching)
What's new on the dashboard:
* In Game Reset: We bring you In Game Reset with the RemoteX dashboard (no need to upgrade your bios for this function)
IGR is availale in 3 modes (Select from Settings Menu):
FTP IGR -> When you launch from FTP Client e.g. execute f:\mame\deafult.xbe
RDTools IGR -> When you launch from VC++
MISC IGR -> IGR when launching normally
If you want IGR in original games you have to use the Launch DVD function from RemoteX or enable Auto Launch Game and insert the DVD when you are in RemoteX dashboard.
* Telnet Server: A very limited (so far) telnet server.
Functions available are: PCIDUMP, IODUMP, MEMDUMP, CDSECTORDUMP, HDDSECTORDUMP, O, DIR, QUIT, EXIT
* Date Swap: Swap dd/mm/yyyy -> mm/dd/yyyy
* AutoSize bios file: Evox will now automatically autosize the bios image to fit the flash type e.g. 256 -> 512 ; 256 -> 1024 ; 512 -> 1024
What's new/fixed on the bios:
* This release will work on both v1.0 & v1.1 xbox , it has the same features as evox 2.6/3.6 and is still only 256k (so works fine on cheapmod & matrix/xodus).
Note that you can still use the older guides/tutorials (made for evoluution-X v1.8.2594 or higher) for more info how to install and use this dashboard. Check it out here
Official Site: here[evox.xboxhackz.net]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 17:32 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox 2 to be "smaller"
>> From gamesarefun.com :
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According to Ohura, the "Xbox 2," as it has been so unoriginally dubbed by half the media (we prefer to call it NeXtBox; please laugh), will be much smaller in size than its predecessor. One of the largest complaints against Microsoft's current hardware is that its much too big. There was a theory that a lot of Japanese people would not buy the Xbox based off of its gynormous figure. While we think that's silly, apparently MS is taking some stock in it; they want everyone to know, Xbox 2 will be smaller.
Also, since Microsoft is betting on Playstation 3 hitting retailers in 2005, they're hard at work on developing strategies to counter the consoles impending release. Presumably, Microsoft wants to have its next-generation console out around the same time, to prevent Sony from having an enormous lead after a year on the market.
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Read the whole article here[gamesarefun.com].
Thanks to Jason for mailing us this link.
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 17:28 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2 Lite coming to resellers
>> From Extreme-Mods :
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We have just recieved word that our chips are on their way to us. Due to the fact they are coming from china it will take a few days before we recieve the chips. Please do not email us about this as it is out of our control. We are hoping to have all the preorders filled by tuesday or wednesday of next week. Please do not email us about tracking numbers until all preorders have filled. We email everyones tracking number the evening that the product(s) are shipped. We will post more news about our progress in the coming days. Thank you for your patience.
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You can still pre-order your X-ecuter Lite (with wire AND headerpin adaptor) for $44 from Extreme-Mods.
As soon as we got a sample here at xbox-scene (probably in a few days) we'll review the mod-chip.
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(Tuesday 10 December 2002 17:24 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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osXboxISO v1 released!
>> Kaiam released a new xiso (xiso iso format) creator for Mac OSX.
I don't own a mac , so I couldn't try to release ... let me know if it works.
Official Site: n/a
Download: here
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(Monday 09 December 2002 17:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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WARNING: HDD LOCK on Xbox v1.1 + EEPromer v0.45
>> Here an important warning from superfro (Dextrose) if you try to lock your HD on an xbox v1.1
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It's been discovered that maybe 1.1 is using a different RC4 used to get the key to the hd used to generate the password for locking and unlocking harddisks. After a few of you have ran the lock and rebooted, and found the drive inaccessable. I deeply appologise for that, I don't have a 1.1 box to test on. I am currently working on a solution to unlock your drives so you can use it. I believe I have a solution but I'm waiting for someone to test it. I will post here if/when I have a tested solution. Don't worry, we'll fix it up.
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He also released an updated version of his EEPromer.
What's new/fixed:
* HD password shown in the TXT file was missing some of the 0's in the password (and end of key properly padded with 0's). HD Password shown is correct now.
* Added msg for 1.1 users not to use the lock/unlock function until we figure out why that didn't work
Official Site: here[dextrose.com]
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Monday 09 December 2002 11:24 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Media X Menu 0.9c released!
>> What's new/fixed:
* Added the ability to navigate using the thumbsticks
* Fixed the PersistDisplay() issue. Loading screens now display.
* WMV is now a supported format! The videos will loop, and sound is disabled
in this release by default. I'll add parameters to change those (sound does
work) shortly. WMV files can be used ANYWHERE an image file is used.
Thanks go out to Syn3rgy @ the xboxhacker.net forums for knocking down the
remaining barriers on this feature.
* Moving away from ini files. XML will be the new standard (faster loading)
To make things easier, I've included a converter, to modify existing files to
the new format.
* Disable for auto-config - Set Main->AllowAutoConfig to No (or Off/false)
* Main->MoveDelay - Time between pressing down/up and the menu changing selections in Repeat mode.
* Main->RepeatDelay - Time between holding down/up and the program repeating the move.
* Main->LoadSkin parameter to select a specific skin (Based on directory name)
* Main->ExitApp allows you to specify a dashboard other than the 'default' one, such
as "C:\evoxdash.xbe" when using the dashboard sequence. This solves a problem
when using MXM as your default dashboard application.
* Well, a lot of work, but I've sped things up a bit (well, not really sped up, as
much as shuffled things around) and added a nice fade in to a moving sky and MXM logo
just before hitting the title screen.
* Smooth transitions now occur between menu states
* the slight "stutter" from the music when MXM starts up is now fixed.
Official Site: n/a , but this thread talks about the release
Download: n/a (build with MS SDK)
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(Monday 09 December 2002 08:07 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XCover v1.0.4 released!
>> We just received the new version of XCover!
What's new/fixed:
* Printing Works (size is not exact yet , will be fixed in the next release)
* You are allowed to skin the main banner on the program and also add your own layouts
 The new XCover look&feel
Official Site: here[xcover.xodus-chip.com]
Download: here
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(Sunday 08 December 2002 23:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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osXiso b3 released!
>> An xiso creator for Mac OSX has been released.
Its a Cocoa based GUI for mkisofs to create XBox compatible UDF-ISOs.
Source: dextrose.com
Download: here
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(Sunday 08 December 2002 19:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBE security concept
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(Sunday 08 December 2002 19:22 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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UPDATE: Bios comparison tables
>> The bios comparison tables have been fully remade. I managed to get all xbox v1.0 bios releases on 1 table.
Check it out here.
I might have made an error somewhere , so if you see one , mail me :)
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(Sunday 08 December 2002 19:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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