[Noticias]X-BOX 360

[pofxxx]

Como a ther principal esta fechada tive de abrir este tópico

Bem se alguém estava com esperanças de baixar o preço da consola, podem esperar sentados por não deve acontecer hoje lançar isto cá para fora, cada consola kusta a MS 715d, estão a perder boe de gito por isso não contem que a consola baixe de preço




Joystiq reports that the Xbox 360 Premium Package costs $715 dollars per unit. Microsoft has once again chose to make a extremely robust system while seemingly disreguarding cost. The original Xbox campaign eventually resulted in the company enduring over $4 billion in losses.

"Earlier numbers by Business Week may have reported that Microsoft is losing $126 on every Xbox 360 sold. That figure is now believed to be a bit higher by some. According to Insider Scoop, the world's largest software maker is losing upwards of $300 per console sold. From the article: "A high ranking friend at IBM, one that worked on the Xbox 360 chip design, tipped us regarding the real expenses involved in manufacturing the Xbox 360... 'It costs Microsoft approximately $715 to make, the manufacturing costs are still too high, another reason why theyÂ’re producing relatively small quantities.”

[pofxxx]

Muito fixe e pena custar 20.000d, tem um aspecto muito a frente. Ai o euromilhoes lool


Well, almost, it is actually better than that. The new Nissan Urge concept car is what we are talking about here. This “Stylish” futuristic car sports aggresive styling, a powerful motor and a target price of only $20,000. The best part of the Urge? When you are parked, you can flip a switch, and the car becomes the biggest Xbox 360 controller available, allowing you to play PGR3 using the gas, brake and steering wheel of the car to control the game! Ok now, honestly, how many of you would be spending most of your time in the garage if you owned this thing? It is not yet clear wether the Xbox 360 is a gimmick for the unveiling, or if it will be available when the care is manufactured, but I am sure everyone reading this is hoping for the later

[Korben_Dallas]

Quanto lhes custa pouco interessa ao consumidor final e não é indicativo de baixas de preço ou não. Não acredito em baixas de preço, a n ser q a concorrência assim obrigue.

Mas alguém está à espera de baixas de preço para comprar? Já podem adquirir um hardware daqueles a 300/400€!

A falta de consolas tem a ver apenas com o lançamento em simultâneo... há uma procura enorme por isso dizer que é pelo preço q faltam consolas é ridículo.

[pofxxx]

so da tua opiniao a nivel do stock

[pofxxx]

Team PI has been hard at work looking for ways to get around the security on the Xbox 360. With all that gaming power, you can rest assured that the Xbox 360 will become a focal point for hacking efforts. Well, it seems, according to Team PI that Microsoft may have provided the first step towards cracking the Xbox 360’s security by way of the Kiosk disc. Here is what Team PI had to say:

*** YES YOU CAN BURN THIS ISO AND PLAY IT IN YOUR XBOX-360 ***
Microsoft left us with this blanket statement:

Xbox 360 retail kiosks have started arriving at retailers. Due to the nature of the distribution process, not all kiosks are hitting simultaneously, but are continuing to pop up in retailers across the country in the coming weeks.

The kiosks are designed for a retail environment and feature game samples, game trailers and product information. Team Pi leaves you with this Pillow statement:

It seems Microsoft was in such a hurry to get this stuff out
that they forgot to set the media protection on this disc.
This leaves hackers with the posibility to hack around with
this disc that load from a normal DVDR5 backup! - Team Pi
also notes that the all datafiles on this disc isn't signed in
any way, and will allow for extensive modification for producing
exploits to further our efford to hack this box!

Playable (hackable) games on this disc: Call of Duty 2, Hexic, Kameo, King Kong. Also includes lots of game and accessory demos in video format.
Nothing ripped, just foreign videos were downsampled to fit onto a normal DVDR5!

YES you can run this! Burn the iso, put it into your xbox and be very amazed... Next, think of the posibilities of hacking this little demo disc that we might start running code on the retail xbox 360's ! :)
So the second task is done. We hope this encourages all hackers, coders and crackers out there to take up the challenge. Enjoy!

Special note to the Clear kids: Yes, we are old and lazy, and no, we are not going to do some scene war against you. Life is too short for that, and our dicks are allready large enough :)

Keep up the hard work!
Pi Putting the 360' Spin on the Xbox :-)

UPDATE: There has apparently been a video of someone hotswapping a disc on an Xbox 360 making the rounds. We do not vouch for wether or not this video is real, but at the very least you can see what Team PI is talking about.



Update:2


Now, fans have dug out a lot more from it.

* You can replace the *.wmv files in the discs with your own ones, they will still play!! E.g. change the '/videos/pgr3.wmv' with some other HD wmv file, and you will be able to play it!
* XEX and EXE files are still signed. Only data files are unsigned.
* You won’t be able to use this disc for booting retail version of the games by simply placing files into designated folders.
* The disc is fully playable.
* Add/remove files on the disc doesn’t prevent from using other functions, which mean no integrity check for this disc.
* The ISO is a standard one which you can browse with those ISO tools. You can also put this DVD into your DVD drive on PC to browse.
* Live Arcade games are actually Flash games. You can run them within your browser on PC. unfortunately, replacing these games with home made ones only lead to a crash of the Xbox 360.
* Game demos won’t run if the system language is set to German (or maybe other languages as well).
* You can find more pictures and videos by browsing the disc on a PC than in the Xbox 360 dashboard.

Não comentar a noticia, para não infringir as leis do fórum.
PS: não e fack já testei

[pofxxx]

CNet has published their top 10 must have gadgets list for 2005. With only 2 weeks of exposure (when the list was compiled) the Xbox 360 settled in as the number 2 must have gadget, just behind the PSP. According to CNet, the only thing that held the 360 back from the number 1 position was the various problems at launch (defects, overheating and crashing problems).

The wait for next-gen gaming is over, but Microsoft's Xbox 360 has some growing pains to work out. Namely, overheating, crashing issues, and a hefty $399 price tag. The plus side? It offers the best networked gaming experience we've seen, integration with Windows Media Center PCs, and backward-compatibility with some Xbox games. It's the holiday season's hottest gift.

Em 2 lugar nada mau, PSP em 1

[Silver Wolf]

A questão aqui n é o q perdem em cada consola.

Já na x-box tb perdiam dinheiro em cada consola, mas iam buscar nos direitos dos jogos.
A venda de cada consola n é para ganhar dinheiro, mas sim para garantir um cliente q comprará jogos, e aí sim, fará a MSFT ganhar dinheiro.

É a gestão moderna das grandes empresas ;)

SW

[pofxxx]

Xbox Today is reporting that a passenger with an Xbox 360 in a carry-on case sparked a terror alert at MacArthur Airport on Long Island December 27th, forcing a terminal to be evacuated.
Officials say the Chicago-bound flier, worried that his game console might be swiped if he checked it, instead put it in a metal case that he carried through security checkpoints.

When thethe container carrying the Xbox 360 passed through an X-ray machine, and screeners thought it might have held a bomb.

"The package looked to be suspicious with wires running through it," said airport spokeswoman Michele Remsen.

Officials evacuated the west wing and called in the bomb squad.

Officers examined the case and deemed it harmless.

agora já sabem tentem não levar a consola para viagem lool

[pofxxx]

Condemned: Criminal Origins-543.50 MB
Quake 4.

Xbox 360 Makeover - New Content


Just a few hours ago, the Xbox Live Marketplace received new content available for download, so go check it out and see if there's anything that strikes your fancy. Here's what's available:
Picture Packs
* Monkey Business
* Here, Kitty Kitty!
* Ballas!
* Fine Wood
* Googly Eyes
* Beach
* Skate or Die
* Baseketball Court
* Battle Ground

Themes

* Basketball Court
* Fine Wood
* Fur
* Kitty
* Battle Ground
* Graffit
* Monkey Business
* Flower
* Skate or Die

Scenarios

* Outpost Kaloki

a cerca do live da MS


WSJ: Xbox Live Microsoft's Big Bet In an article published today, the Wall Street Journal discusses the importance of the Xbox Live service in Microsoft's Xbox 360, and how the good, or bad, implementation of online play will affect the machine's success.

With analysts pegging Microsoft's investment into Xbox Live anywhere from $200 million to upwards of $1 billion, the article said Microsoft is banking on the popularity of the service to attract customers from competitors.

Only not everyone believes Microsoft can reach their goal of connecting half of all Xbox 360 users online, but they all agree now would be its best opportunity to do so. With Nintendo's online service committed to, but not yet explained in detail, and Sony's online service very much up in the air, the 360's centralized online service remains the most fleshed out of the services.

Microsoft could attract a higher percentage of online users for the Xbox 360 than it has with the original Xbox, industry analysts said, in part because the company has positioned the console to be a one-stop digital entertainment center, allowing users to download and play movies and music and view digital photos. But some analysts said they were skeptical that interest among gamers in playing online is strong enough for Microsoft to meet its goal of getting half of Xbox 360 users to use the online service. "The market for online gaming for Xbox is maybe 20%" of users, Mr. Pachter said.

One strategy Microsoft is using to expand its audience is Xbox Live Arcade, a service geared to more casual gamers that features games that are faster to learn, and don't take as long to play. It lets users download arcade-style games for free and test them for a few days -- or for a few levels of the game. If they like a game, users pay between $5 and $15 to keep it. Multiplayer titles include Gauntlet and Joust, popular games from the 1980s.

[pofxxx]

Whoa, the Playstation 3 is unrefined?

Yes, according to Richard Huddy, European Developers Relations Manager for ATI, the Playstation 3, for all its technological advancements is just a bumbling mess in comparison to the Xbox 360.

Huddy, who worked on development of the Xbox 360, in an interview with Edge Magazine told the magazine that the Playstation 3 is basically a souped-up amalgamation of existing PC architecture without much consideration for making developers happy with its design. He questions Sony's partnership with Nvidia, adding that the giant video game company chose to forego compromises in design, than compromises in hardware when it went with a customized version of Nvdia's 7800GTX.

Interviewer: "You make it sound so unrefined!"

Huddy: "[Laughs.] Well, yeah, but the tragedy is that it is unrefined. There's a lot brute force in there - I'd be the last person to admit it, but the truth is that the 7800GTX is a pretty powerful piece of hardware, but it's not very elegant ... Instead it's been put together at the end of quite a complicated process."

Huddy had fighting words for Sony. "Our GPUs instead are custom-designed components, and that's one of the fundamental reasons why I think Xbox 360 technology is likely to outperform PlayStation 3 technology by a pretty healthy margin in the long run."

Huddy might have a natural bias against the Playstation 3, having been involved in the Xbox 360 development process; and as an ATI employee, competing directly against Nvidia. Are his words truthful?

Ati defende a consola , agora a ps3 ter uma 7800GTX , como vai ser possivel?

[freakdahouse]

Mais 2 demos, que bem! É nestes momentos que lamento os limites de trafego internacional ( ainda não pude sacar uma unica demo).

[Ansatsu]

Ati defende a consola , agora a ps3 ter uma 7800GTX , como vai ser possivel?


Essa noticia vinda de quem vem, ou seja da ATI, não espelha a realidade, isso pdoes ter a certeza.

Ninguém sabe como é a RSX, a não ser a Nvidia e a Sony claro, mas a ATI tinha de vir defender a sua placa. A Nvidia trabalhou juntamente com a Sony 2 anos para contruir a RSX, e de certeza que n foi para construir uma 7800GTX, senão n era necessário esses dois anos, acho que qualquer pessoa chega a essa conclusão(menos a ATI).

O Ultimo Dev-Kit tinha o CELL já nos 3.2 Ghz e uma 7800GTX, logico que se o RSX fosse a 7800 eles diziam que o DEV-KIt era o Cell e a RSX, Por ai tb se depreende que as placas n vão ter nada a ver, qualquer pessoa chega a essa conclusão(menos a ATI).

[pofxxx]

Acho muito estranho não haver vídeos e mesmo fotos dos jogos da consola.

fica aqui outra entrevista mas esta ja e de dia 28-12-2005


Richard Huddy, European Developer Relations Manager for ATI, has recently done an interview with Edge Magazine. Richard spoke about the some of the technical aspects of the Xbox 360, and threw a few comments out on the PS3 as well. Basically, in his view, the PS3 has a lot of power, but, in his words, it is “brute force power”, where the Xbox 360 has a much more refined power. “A pretty powerful peice of hardware, but just not elegant”. Here is an excerpt from the interview:

How do you think your work on the 360 measures up to PS3?

I take a fairly robust view on this. The Xbox 360 GPU is designed to be a console GPU - that's what we set out to produce when we started the collaboration with Microsoft; let's build a really powerful, really flexible kind of general purpose GPU which doesn't have performance cliffs where if you do certain things suddenly the performance crashes down by a factor of two or something like that; let's have things pretty predictable and easy to work with, and let's generate about the best performance that we can- so we went for things like the unified shaders and so on. The PS3 has been designed in a quite different way because of the way the process worked. We sat down with Microsoft and said: 'This is what we think we can build', and they said: 'Yes, but what about...?' And they started picking holes in our design, so we came up with a collaborative design. They didn't put a spec in front of us and say: 'How much for this?' That definitely wasn't the dialogue - in fact that would make it more of a monologue; it would be kind of bidding on prices and so on. Instead what we have is a very collaborative design.

With the PS3 my understanding of what happened is that they had three different internal hardware solutions - at one point, for example, as I understand it there was a proposal to use multiple Cell processors just to handle the graphics. And towards the end of the process, as the story goes, they took a look at the three internal tenders and decided than none of them would actually do; none of them would deliver the kind of performance and quality that games programmers could use and would make for a good cost-effective console, so they had to go out and shop around. And one of the places they shopped was Nvidia, and what Nvidia did was say: 'Well, you've got this relatively short timeframe, you've got roughly this kind of budget, I'll tell you what we'll do: we'll do you a good price on what is essentially the 7800GTX'. So that's a PC chip, and if you look at the architecture of the two consoles you can see we've done bizarre things that they haven't. We've built ten megabytes of dedicated ED RAM which knows how to antialias and so on, because that's a specific way of addressing a console's problem. It's bizarre in a PC sense but a special skill for a console builder. Whereas the PS3 has 256 meg of system memory and 256 meg of graphics memory it communicates through what is effectively a PCI express bus. It uses GDDR3 fast memory, it's essentially a PC graphics design bolted on to a Cell processor and 256 meg of fast system memory...

You make it sound so unrefined!

[Laughs.] Well, yeah, but the tragedy is that it is unrefined. There's a lot brute force in there - I'd be the last person to admit it, but the truth is that the 7800GTX is a pretty powerful piece of hardware, but it's not very elegant, it hasn't got the kind of: 'Well, how do we design this to be the best possible console we can build for this money?' Instead it's been put together at the end of quite a complicated process. We have two very different design processes. If Microsoft had come to us and said: 'All right, what are we going to do about this graphics chip, then? Let's sign the contract and let's go', but then we'd got two thirds through and they'd said: 'Look, you guys aren't going to deliver - now what are you going to do?' and then walked away from us, they would have ended up with a design very much like the PS3 in some essential characteristics - it would have had to use bought-in components. And our GPUs instead are custom-designed components, and that's one of the fundamental reasons why I think Xbox 360 technology is likely to outperform PlayStation 3 technology by a pretty healthy margin in the long run.

So how about this one: can those E3 PS3 demos be achieved on Xbox 360?

Well, why not take another combative line here? I think it's more likely that they can be realised on an Xbox 360 than they can be on a PS3. Those things are movies generated using whatever DCC software the houses had in mind. The Epic demo was running on a PC, and it was done using an early 7800 in SLI mode, so that was a high-end PC demo, but the movies were generated as movies and dressed up as: 'This is what you can expect from a PS3', but that's probably overstating what the PS3 can do a little bit. Indeed, it's well beyond what we expect the PS3 to be able to do. So I guess we'll just have to see what happens..."

[Ansatsu]

Mais uma Noticia da ATI sobre a PS3?
Damm they are realy worried about it.

Já agora, esta thread é Noticias sobre a Xbox360, ou Pseudo Noticias da ATI sobre a PS3?

[pofxxx]

tem haver com a xbox ... nao te pareçe

bom ano novo :x2: :x2:

[pofxxx]

The worlds first water cooled Xbox 360 is now demonstrated on HardOCP, the same place the world’s first water cooled Xbox came from. They wrote a very detailed guide to explain the process of the installation. The only down side of this mod, is that you will break the warranty as any other mods that require you to take apart your Xbox 360. (http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=OTM5LDE=)

Muito fixe :x2:

[pofxxx]

As we reported before, a group of warm-hearted random hackers came together all with the same purpose – to make the Xbox 360 to run their own flash programs. And now, they seem to organize better. A wiki named “Flash for XBOX 360 Wiki” has been launched. You can try to find anything related to creating a Xbox360 compatible flash program, or even share your own discoveries on this topic with the whole scene.

Mod Chip for the Xbox 360 Already Being Tested


Could it be true? Could there already be a mod chip for the Xbox 360? Microsoft has stated repeatedly that they have built extra security measures into their new console, but it would appear that the hacking community has already been hard at work! Infinity Mods has announced that they now have a mod chip for the Xbox 360 and they are testing it now. They are expecting to finish testing and start sales in a mere 2 weeks!

No word at this time what functionality we can expect from this new mod chip, but I am sure that the info will be forthcoming soon. We will keep you updated as new information becomes available

Breakthrough On Kiosk Disk - Flash


Illicitx and other warm-hearted users from Xbox-scene forums have made some great progress on making Xbox 360 running 3rd party swf files. According to his description, the reason why others failed to run 3rd party is due to a wrong compression method. The Xbox 360 requires v6/7 flash Zlib compression for the swf files to run. The resolution of the swf should be 1280*720@60fps, flash version 6 or 7. Animations are working.

After this great finding, he managed to replace HexicDeluxe.swf with a signed replacement HexicDeluxe.swf with a digital clock and a button example.

The digital clock has not been released yet, but you can play with the button example [here]. Note that the key mapping is not the same with the PC keyboard, quite some keys cannot be accepted and displayed.

Other details of the flash player in Xbox360 by Kanderson:

* The 360 Flash Player (xex) is extremely unstable, and seems to be unfinished as to date.
* Some of the game functions refer to XENON, which would also point to the dev status of the player and the game.
* The player plays Flash 6, but not all seems to be implemented; the 6 event system, and Object.registerclass (which is needed to code in the 6 style OOP way) don't work. Events need to be set like you should set them in Flash 5. (on a movieclip, using onClipEvent([event])).
* fsCommands do work, but are unstable, and can cause crashes. fscommand("exec", ".\bla\device\file.xex"); does not work.
* Strangely enough hexic shows getURL being implemented for not only the "hacky" way of calling fscommands, hexic also uses a "real" getURL to go to the shop webpage. We've tried to do this, resulting in Arakon's 360 disconnecting from xbox live upon calling the command. This might point to the implementation of a webbrowser (!!!) either in the current 360, or in the XENON dev boxes.
* Animation works like it should, and judging by the game HEXIC, it runs extremely fast on the 360)
* There are some strange properties set on _root, supposedly for live support.

[pofxxx]

Seems like those quick withdrawals of admission on the part of Microsoft last year regarding the possibility of an HD-DVD enabled Xbox 360 were a little premature, if CNN Money's sources are to be believed.

According to the source, Microsoft is expected to make a slew of announcements at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show which kicks off this week in Las Vegas. Bill Gates, the keynote speaker at this year's CES, is expected to reveal more information on the rumored HD-DVD upgrade to the 360 on Wednesday.

"Microsoft is also expected to make several announcements at CES, but will mainly use the show as the chance to talk about Vista, its first upgrade to its Windows operating system in five years. Gates has used past keynotes at CES to announce new products, including the Xbox 360. Richard Doherty, an analyst with research firm Envisioneering Group, said that while he thinks Gates' main message will concern Vista, he also thinks Gates will talk about HD-DVD as part of Xbox 360."


Xbox 360 4th Most Searched Item on Google in 2005


Yes, it seems that the Xbox 360 has earned a coveted spot in Google's top search requests for 2005. All the gamers out there eager to chew on some delicious morself of information on the first of the next-gen systems catapaulted the 360 to one of the top five spots on the list.

This fact is made all the more surprising considering that the 360 only came out in November 22. Though we're sure that all the pre-launch buzz helped, we're pretty confident that it was the post-launch madness that truly bolted the 360 to the list. No other system, portable or console, made the list.

Only three other items listed higher in Google's list: 3. The Tsunami that devasted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. 2. Hurricane Katrina and 1. Janet Jackson!?
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Xbox Live Scores Lost?!

We've received an email from Steddy claiming that all the High Score tables for Xbox Live have been deleted and reset today, at least in the UK where Steddy hails from. If this is true, this could either be a horrendous blunder on Microsoft's part, or a New Year tradition we can come to expect every January 1st. If you have anything to add to this developing story, please leave a comment or visit the 360Updates Forums and tell us your findings on the breaking news.

Update: So far the comments verify this story and many scores were lost system wide.

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Leader Boards Are Being Fixed Now


Major Nelson has answered the issue of some leader boards today. Currently the issue has been identified, and most of the leader boards has been fixed, except the Geometry Wars: Evolved, which the team is still working on. He claimed that the problem is not a result of a hack or security problem, but simply a bug.
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Microsoft Supporting HD-DVD Adopters With Cash Back

Microsoft has revealed a plan for supporting HD-DVD adopting hardware makers with cash back.

When a PC using HD-DVD technology trying to get a coupon for Windows license, the price will be reduced. Although Microsoft refused to comment on this issue, EE Times has “also” announced that they are adopting HD-DVD on their homepage. Compared to the free support that Microsoft has offered to the HD-DVD, Blu-ray adopters will have to pay $30 more to get the license.

$30 might be unable to explain the relationship between Toshiba and Microsoft. But to say the least, HD-DVD is extremely important to Microsoft now.
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Rumor: Australian Xbox 360 Games Priced?


Ok, I am marking this as a rumor right now, but PALGN has just published a list of Xbox 360 titles and their prices for Australia. It isn’t pretty, some games reaching prices of up to $119.95 AU ($87.79 USD). Again, these prices have not yet been confirmed:

* Amped 3 $109.95 2-Mar
* Blazing Angels Squadrons Of WW2 $119.95 30-Mar
* Call Of Duty 2 $109.95 3-Feb
* Dead or Alive 4 $99.95 2-Mar
* Ghost Recon 3 Advanced Warfighter $119.95 20-Mar
* Gun MA15+ $109.95 2-Mar
* Kameo $99.95 02-Mar
* King Kong $119.95 2-Mar
* NBA 2K6 $109.95 2-Mar
* Need For Speed Most Wanted $119.95 2-Mar
* NHL 2K6 $109.95 2-Mar
* Oblivion The Elder Scroll IV $109.95 2-Mar
* Perfect Dark Zero $99.95 2-Mar
* Perfect Dark Zero - Limited Edition Tin Box $99.95 2-Mar
* Prey $109.95 TBA
* Project Gotham Racing 3 $99.95 2-Mar
* Quake 4 $109.95 2-Mar
* The Outfit TBA 2-Mar
* Tiger Woods 2006 $109.95 2-Mar
* TimeShift $99.95 24-Mar
* Tony Hawks American Wasteland $109.95 2-Mar
* Top Spin 2 $109.95 2-Mar
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GameFly Rental Service Relays Xbox 360 Disc Scratching Problems

According to reports obtained by Gamasutra, a number of subscribers to the North American GameFly video game rental service have received messages regarding an Xbox 360 hardware fault that potentially scratches game discs, making them unplayable.

The issue has previously been discussed at length on a number of fan websites, with the problem being particularly pronounced if users move the Xbox 360 while it is in use. However, some consumers are reporting that their Xbox 360 hardware will scratch discs without being moved.

The disc scratching problem is evidently widespread enough that GameFly has prepared a 'form letter' to send to all consumers who return Xbox 360 discs with defects on them, commenting:

"We have received reports that certain XBOX 360 consoles have caused damage to GameFly videogames. Unfortunately, we have been notified that you recently returned a damaged XBOX 360 game.

As a precaution, we have removed all XBOX 360 games from your GameQ. Please contact Microsoft at 1-800-4MY-XBOX. Please do not rent XBOX 360 games until you have resolved this issue.

In the future, should GameFly receive XBOX 360 games from you that have been damaged, you will be charged a replacement fee."

Representatives from GameFly had not returned calls inquiring about the extent of the problem by press time. Microsoft itself has previously commented to VNUNet regarding post-launch Xbox 360 technical issues: "We have received a few isolated reports of consoles not working as expected. The call rate is well below what you'd expect for a consumer electronics product of this complexity."
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[pofxxx]

Pessoal se a fonte da vossa consola for a vida é se já não tiver na garantia, temos uma boa solução uma simples fonte ATX. lool

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8162/30600000000590940ib.jpg

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4047/30600000000590927jh.jpg


Hackaday has posted a mod for using ATX power supply for your Xbox 360. Might be an option when your big black brick goes over heat.

You need to cut the power cord and wire it with a 5V plug, then connect it with the 5V output of the ATX power supply. Then, short-circuit pin 13 and 14 with a clip instead of cutting the wires in the original article.

Hmm… at least this mod doesn’t noticeably void your warranty in case anything messed up…

[pofxxx]

There is an eternal question that haunts the Xbox 360 community: Why won't the French be given permission to bash someone with a wicked haymaker to the nards?

While you ponder that little nugget, consider this, the French can -- all thanks to the creative work of Gamersreports.com.

In light of the news that the new Fight Night demo was released on Xbox Live today, though not in regions outside America, I'm sure there's been a few of you out there holding backyard brawls in "authentic" boxing poses, while your friends on the side of the house discuss how realistic it looks when Timmy gets his nards bashed in and how you don't really need the 360.

Quit it and just follow these steps and you'll be rocking your boxing moves on your television and not on poor ol' Timmy.

1. Head to Microsoft's Passport site and choose Create Hotmail Account.
2. While you're filling out the info, it'll ask you where you're from. Be sure to choose the region where the demo is available, not where you live. For Fight Night, you'd choose USA.
3. To allow you to register your e-mail address, Microsoft will require that you provide some info (to make sure you're not lying, he, he).
4. Here are a few addresses you can use, though you can use any valid address for any of those countries. Remember, Google is your friend. He likes you.

Valid addresses:
United States
Postal Code: 10012
State: New York, City New York City
Phone Number: 1-866-530-1234

Japan
Postal Code: 150-2345
Province: Tokyo-to
Phone Number: 3201-3331

Germany
Postal Code: 54292
City: Trier
Phone Number: 065112345

5. When you're done with that, activate your e-mail account, turn on your Xbox 360 and go to "Switch Profiles."
6. Create a new profile and Xbox Live account, choosing a silver account so you won't have to pay.
7. Just enter your phone number from one of the addresses above and you're done. So when you find out there's a new demo, just switch over to the foreign account and start downloading. As easy as that.

So, to recap, the French can open a profile for America to play our demos, and if Germany or Japan ever gets an exclusive download, us Americans can join in on the fun too. That is if Microsoft doesn't find another way to stop this. Don't know why Microsoft would do that, though, they did, after all, launch globally.

As a consolation, you should really consider Timmy be allowed to play first, what with his nards having paid the ultimate sacrifice and all.
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Mais uma demo na europa
Fight Night Round 3
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uma boa noticia mais um jogo q todos nos kurtimos o Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting no live arcade :)


The super classic fighting game now plays on Xbox 360! Capcom today announced that they are offering Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting in Xbox Live Arcade. The game not only brings you the original experience of the game, but also takes advantage of the online feature of the console, to offer a seamless multiplayer game mode. A “Quarter Match” mode is also going to be included in the game. You can download a free demo version of the game from Xbox Live Arcade – 2 playable characters for one match. The game will be released in early 2006.
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Register Your As A Final Fantasy XI Beta Tester - Now!

No more complaints about Japanese always getting the good things, the turn is on us now! Square Enix has started the register for the beta test of Final Fantasy XI for Xbox 360 (http://www.playonline.com/betaus/), facing American and European players.

The beta test will contain the full collection of the original Final Fantasy XI and the two expansion packs. Your beta test user data will be imported to the finally commercialized game.

The only problem now is the client download… this game is not going to be small at all.

[pofxxx]

Andrew de Quincey has released his Xboxdumper v0.13. Xboxdumper is a program allows files on an Xbox(360) hard disk to be dumped out. More info from the Readme:

Two basic commands are supported:

xboxdumper list <partition number> <xbox image filename>

This will dump the directory tree of the specified partition. (e.g. "./xboxdumper.sh list 1 xboximage.bin" )

xboxdumper dump <xbox filename> <output filename> <partition number> <image filename>

This will dump the file <xbox filename> into the file <output filename> from the specified partition number. The full directory path to the file using / or \ should be supplied. (e.g. "./xboxdumper.sh dump /voice.afs voice.afs 1 xboximage.bin" )

<partition number> may be between 0 and 4 inclusively. Partition 0 is not confirmed yet.

I will not supply images of the xbox hard disk, so please don't bother asking.

**UPDATE**: oz_paulb modified code to deal with Xbox360 images. See "XBOX360" define in the Makefile. Still a work in progress.

vamos ver como isto funca :)

[pofxxx]

Muito fixe (http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/1427/The-TeamXboxcom-Guide-to-HDTV/p1/) :)

[blastarr]

Aquele Fight Night: Round 3 parece-me bem engraçado.

[pofxxx]

estou a puxar ja dou noticias sobre a demo :)

[thisempty]

fdx, o Fight Night tem uns gráficos soberbos!!!
Tive aqui a jogar a demo e fiquei de boca aberta com os gráficos.
Qto a jogabilidade ainda não tenho opinião pq nem conheço os comandos e tive só mesmo a experimentar, mas se fôr tão bom como o fight night 2, então temos um grande jogo!

Os socos em que fica camera lenta e mostra o sangue a sair da boca dos gajos!!! O som 5.1, e os gráficos!!!
Até agora é o pedaço de software em que mais vi "next generation" na 360.

[pofxxx]

USB thumbdrives with pre-loaded gaming content

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USB thumbdrives are nothing new, but these new releases from SanDisk are being specifically marketed at the Xbox 360 userbase. The Cruzer Crossfire range is aimed directly at console gamers, and the Xbox 360 is the only current console that can make real use of them (the PS3 is sure to follow, of course).

Available in colour-coded capacities from 512Mb to 4Gb, at prices ranging from 55 to 330 dollars, the Cruzer Crossfire thumbdrives could be used for quick and easily transfer of music, photos, etc from your computer to your console. So, what makes these any better for console owners than existing ranges of thumbdrives? They will come pre-loaded with promotional content. What exactly that content will be, SanDisk aren't telling us yet. It's likely to include wallpapers, music, videos of upcoming games, and if we Xbox 360 gamers are really lucky, maybe some Gamer Pictures for our Gamercards?
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The fastest 360 in Australia

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The poor gamers way down in Australia wont see the Xbox 360 in stores until March 2nd, so the team over at Microsoft has pimped out a fleet of Holdens which will be traveling around the country. These cars are tricked out with 3 Xbox 360 Consoles and high-definition Samsung LCD screens. The four Holdens have spent the past 2 months undergoing the upgrades. Anyone down in the area on Jan 8th can see them at the Moonlight Cinemas in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens. I don't think you will have any problems finding one of them.
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Vivendi Universal Game Acquires High Moon Studios

VU Games has announced that they have acquired High Moon Studios. under the agreement, the organization of High Moon’s team will be retained as is.

High Moon Studios has been famous for their vampire-horror FPS “Darkwatch”. The senior members of the company are elites from Midway, Oddworld Inhabitants, Rock Star San Diego, and Sony Computer Entertainment.

Let’s hope the acquisition would bring us more excellent next generation games soon, as suggested in the Press Release (http://www.vugames.com/news_story.do?storyId=3163).
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Xbox 360 Controller Driver for MacOS X

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Colin Munro has released his MacOS X driver for Xbox 360 controller. Here is more information:

I have created a USB driver which allows you to use the XBox 360 Controller on an OSX machine, including support for the Apple Force Feedback library. I plan to release this as Open Source using the GNU Public License, but intend to tidy the code up a little first - so the initial release for people to try is binary only ;)

The ZIP file contains an installer package, which when run will install the driver, along with a preference pane to test/configure it.

Currently, the following settings need implemented:

* I don't think settings are persistent
* More settings, e.g. trigger deadzone, button remap/
* Force feedback may elongate effects
* Force feedback (DirectInput-style interface) emulator may need more work
* Preference pane currently only tests rumble motors, by creating a force feedback interface but then just using the Escape functionality
* Driver needs to handle more possible errors.

Download: [Xbox 360 Controller Driver for MacOS X] (http://dl.qj.net/Xbox-360-Controller-Driver-for-MacOS-X-Software-Drivers/pg/12/fid/690/catid/47)

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More Info On Xbox 360 Modchip

Here comes more info on the modchip for Xbox 360:

* Name: I.C.E. Chip
* Price at $70
* 20–30 wires
* Install time around 25 minutes
* Boot Backups/ISOs/Full rips (What’s the difference? O_o)
Link (http://www.icemodchip.com/)
Não comentar a noticia, para não infringir as leis do fórum.

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Win Xbox 360 Live Gold Membership on DiTV Advert (UK)


A new reward level has been added to the Xbox 360 Sky Digital interactive advert and the first 50 gamers to complete it will win three months Xbox 360 Live Gold Membership.

Gamers will have the chance to crack it next week (starting Monday, 9th January 2006) and the first 50 people to do so will get three months Xbox 360 Live Gold Membership.

To get into the interactive game area, you need to Hit the interactive button, go to Sky Active and find 'Xbox 360' in the Sky Active A-Z listings. Once there it's up to you to puzzle it out. Press the help button to get some friendly advice.

The lucky winners Xbox 360 Live Gold Membership winners will be able to compete in huge virtual arenas against the hottest players in the world, chat with fellow gamers, use the matchmaking system to find players at your level and take advantage of exclusive privileges and rewards in the Xbox Live Marketpla
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Xbox Live Arcade - Street Fighter II Press Release - Features Revealed


Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced its first title for Xbox Live Arcade, Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting. In addition to several offline modes and numerous leaderboards and achievements, the game takes advantage of the new online features of Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the console’s powerful processing capabilities to create a seamless online multiplayer experience. Among several online game options is an exclusive mode called “Quarter Match”, which introduces a new way of relivingthe exhilarating arcade experience at home. Xbox 360 users can connect to the Xbox Live online game service and access Xbox Live Arcade to download a free, feature-limited version of the game which offers two playable characters for one match. When they are ready for the ultimate retro gaming experience, users can then unlock the full version of the game, enabling players to choose from all eight original characters as well as four boss characters, each with their own special endings and home levels.Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting will be available on Xbox Live Arcade in early 2006.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Capcom on Xbox Live Arcade,” said Greg Canessa, Group Manager of Xbox Live Arcade at Microsoft. “Street Fighter is one of the most recognized and successful game franchises in history and it is an absolute honor to bring the arcade classic Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting to Xbox 360 users across the globe. Offering this flagship title in Xbox Live Arcade and imbuing it with full Xbox Live support is the answer to many gamers’ dreams, including mine.”

Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting includes the following features:
• Online game modes
o “Quarter Match” – entirely new mode specifically created for Xbox Live Arcade
• This spectator-based system is a tribute to the title's arcade roots, allowing online competitors to use a “virtual quarter” to “buy into” heated two player matches
• “Quarters” are used to virtually represent players and pays homage to the arcade tradition of claiming the right to play the next game
• Recapturing the spirit of swarming crowds at arcades, onlookers can watch the current brawl in a game lobby as they wait to battle the victor
• Voice chat support allows players to discuss the battleand even trash talk the current fighters
• Competitors can highlight each other's “quarters” to check out their gamer tag data or add them as friends
• Before entering the game lobby, users can choose either the competitive or casual option which determines whether stats are tracked or not
o Quick Match – jump into a match quickly for instant action
o Optimatch – the best possible match is determined by sorting through a set of filters including number of rounds, turbo speed, chat on or off and friends only
o Create Game – the most popular method for coordinating invite-only matches among friends which allows you to choose among several settings and host games
• Offline game options
o Arcade Mode – simulates the single-player Street Fighter experience where gamers must work their way through a ladder of opponents until they face off against the final boss
o Vs. Mode – allows two friends to select characters and battle it out
o Training Mode – lets gamers practice their fighting skills against a CPU character
o CPU Battle – duke it out against a CPU opponent
• Comprehensive leaderboards
o Overall – the most coveted leaderboard showcases the best overall players from around the globe as determined by a simple point-based system
o Monthly – uses the point-based system to designate the best players in the past 30 days
o Best Character – rankings based on who is the best at using each game character
o Consecutive Wins – tracks winning streaks to see who has won the most matches in a row
• Achievements – complete more than 10 offline and online objectives
• Fully customizable control options – players can map attacks to any of the main buttons and have the choice to map all three punches and/or all three kicks to a single button which simplifies complex moves
• Updated menu screens provide easier navigation
• 5.1 surround sound
• Sound options control the volume of the music and sound effects

Wow, for all you old school SF2 players out there, time to brush up on your skills, looks like the trash talkin’ and butt kickin’ is on!
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Major Nelson: Hexic Not Hacked

Major Nelson has posted to his blog regarding the recent info floating around about the hack involving the Kiosk disk. Here is what he had to say:

There was some misinformation floating around last week that I wanted to clear up. Specifically, that folks are cheating at Hexic and earning achievements or getting high scores that they got by cheating. I got an email from the Xbox Live Arcade team where they told me:

“We’re seeing reports of people hacking Hexic HD using the European Kiosk disk hack. The truth of the matter is that we actually removed the code from the kiosk version of the game that awards achievements and Gamerscore and posts high scores so the reports are false. While Hackers can play the game and trigger the achievement awarded animation as if is still there but they don’t actually earn anything since they can’t connect to Xbox Live.”

So there you have it, keep working on your high score in Hexic with complete confidence that the folks above you earned their way to the top.

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Japan Xbox 360 Sales Increasing?

Japaneses gamers bought 12,300 consoles this week, more than double from last week

According to the Japanese hardware and software sale charts this week, the Xbox 360 is more popular in Japan than it was last week. The success is due in part to the release of Dead or Alive 4.

Dead or Alive 4 came straight in at 4th last week on the software charts, but has dropped to 11th this week, after a large amount of Nintendo DS games pushed it down the list.

However, the hardware chart tells a completely different story. Even though Japaneses gamers bought 12,300 consoles this week which is twice as many as the 5,674 which was sold last week, the 360 still has not hit the 100,000 sales mark in Japan.

Peter Moore noted at the CES, that the Xbox 360 will have 50 more games by June. Maybe with a few more great titles like DOA 4, the 360 might be able to get some steam and finally be declared a success in Japan
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Here is the first official photograph of the new X3 IR hardware. As you can see there is a serial programmer module which enables to ability to update the hardware with new infra red codes via the learning function. The software (X3 IR Manager) is currently at v1.1.6 and tweeks are still bing implemented. You should expect these in stores within the next couple of weeks - remember the first batch of customers will receive an X3 Pro Switch ($20 RRP) completely free of charge as a thank you for your patience and loyalty!* Xbox 360
It is great to see such a huge community input into the openeing up of the 360. Two websites of note (one a returning old freind) are worth keeping bookmarked, they have some interesting discoveries and observations.
www.xboxhacker.net
www.free60.org
Of course for the latest news and updates you should be looking at www.xbox-scene.com but we shouldn't have to tell you that.

For a completely "hacked" 360 don't expect anything on the scale of the first Xbox - at least not for a long, long time, however you can expect to see a hack of some sort soon - not only from Xecuter(info) but from at least one other group of guys we have spoken to. Unsigned code is looking unlikely atm but booting of raw dumps maybe quite possible - but no where near as much fun or scope as Xbox1 mods. Kudos to M$ for their security on this one, however there is always a way.....

On a non-hacking note, we have licenced a number of Xbox 360 hardware add-on designs to a couple of companies ready to be announced soon.

* X3 Config Live
We just noticed a nice Xbox 360 skin over at allxboxskins - go check it out if you have an X3
X3CL 360 Skin

In the meantime we hope you all have a successful new year.
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Gates and Ballmer about Xbox 360

CNet: How big a dent do you think you've put in Sony? ?

* Gates: We know what it's like to go second. We've tried that. And that was last time. Last time was very different in that, if I bought a PS2 and you bought an Xbox, we'd go to your house and play PS2, we'd go to my house and play Xbox.
So it works, when it becomes this "Live" thing, that you're accumulating your achievements and all that, and anybody can play with anybody. (If) I bought an Xbox, when you go to buy a machine--whether it's 2006, 2007--if you want to play with me in Live, which is what the thing is all about, then you need to buy that same machine.
So we've got that leading-edge group, most of whom won't buy two machines--some will, but they're telling their friends, look, connect up to me, and that's done with Xbox. So going first was more important in this generation than in any generation there has ever been.
* Ballmer: The Live advantage is...there's no Sony announcement for a Live equivalent type deal. We had, if anything, a cost disadvantage last generation. If anything, depending on what they do with (Blu-Ray disc support), we're not going to have a cost disadvantage this time.Fortunately I had some young kids around who were showing me around all this stuff," Gates said in an interview with CNET News.com. "I played a lot of Project Gotham, a lot of Hexic, a lot of Zuma."
Ballmer said Xbox 360 has been welcome at home.
"Unlike Xbox 1, my wife thinks it's a good addition to the house," Ballmer said, adding that Microsoft hopes to reach more women, as well as a broader age range.

Despite some early experience, neither Gates nor Ballmer claims to be a pro. The two came onstage at the Consumer Electronics Show here to show off "Fight Night: Round 3," from EA Sports, opting for a staged fight rather than a test of their own pugilistic skills.

[pofxxx]

Project Gotham Racing 3 Demo goes Live!


pena ja ter o jogo


I know this is the game most of you have been waiting for - Project Gotham Racing 3, definitely the slickest and most graphically impressive racing game to hit any console. Will it play as well as it looks? Well, now's your chance to find out. head over to Xbox Live and you'll find a new demo available... but it's a big 'un weighing in at a whopping 1.25 GB. So clear some space on your 360 and settle in for a bit of a wait as you download this demo of next-gen racing.

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High Definition Porn On The Way.... To The Xbox 360?


If you think the XBox360 lacked a killer app, well you are wrong, it has one, HD porn.

If you think that it was just a fluke, check out HDHE, High Def Home Entertainment, a company that also does a lot of adult content. Along with Arrow Productions, they bring you Deep Throat in HD. On the XBox360. Only on the XBox360, at least until there is something else in retail that can play it.

They had a side by side with the DVD version of the film, and the quality difference was clear and obvious. In fact, it was quite astounding. The story behind this is that almost all copies of the movie out there since the 1970s were done off of a single old print, with scratchy frames, glitches and miserable washed out colors.

Arrow was in the middle of cleaning it up when they found the original masters, so they threw out what they had done and used the clean copy. They ended up with the first new copy of the movie in decades, all in glorious HD. For the XBox360. Only for the XBox360.
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Microsoft Abandons 90-Day Target


In a report in today's Financial Times, the company shifted its attention to the longer-term target outlined at CES last week. The firm now says it will hit sales of 4 million to 5.5 million by the end of its financial year, in June.

Analysts believe sales of the console had hit around 1.3 million by the end of the Holiday sales period. But as January moves along, retailers have yet to see evidence of shortages easing.

Xbox 360 chief Peter Moore explained, "Nothing's perfect - you've got a complex piece of hardware that includes1,700 different parts. Every now and again the line will slow down because something's happened and there'll be a component that didn't make it that morning."

He added. "That's just the way of the beast, particularly when you are ramping up factories from ground zero all the way up to full capacity."

Microsoft wants to shift focus to the summer, by which time demand should have been met by supply, assuming consumer interest can be maintained. "[Manufacturer] Celestica coming online makes us feel real good about our ability to do 4.5m to 5.5m, and June is important because it's our fiscal year," said Moore.

Speaking for publishers, Brian Farrell, chief executive of THQ was phlegmatic. "We love product launches, but not necessarily for what they do in the first three to six months. Inventories have been fairly tight but I don't think that should have surprised anyone."

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An Answer From Team I.C.E.



Yesterday, we saw a fake picture on Team I.C.E.’s official website, and the reliability of the team has been somehow harmed.

But it seems Team I.C.E. is trying to show that they really have the guts. Today, they posted a news on their website:

“Retailer list is growing apply now to be listed quickly ! Previous pictures that were posted was due to a falling out between the team webmaster, and the team lead. Those pictures are confirmed fake, and not a prototype whatsoever, please delete them.

The final version will have nothing to do with those pictures whatsoever, and will be composed of an actel chip placed on a pcb board.”

Well… seems the drama has not reached its end. We’ll see.

Thanks for the email heads-up, Lawrence.

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Peter Moore Interview On CES 2006


Game informer had an very interesting interview with Peter Moore on CES 2006.

GI: Last night one of your biggest announcements concerned an external HD-DVD drive. How are you going to connect this to your 360?

Moore: It’s actually several ways we’re working on right now. I’m not going to give you any details, but we built this box with a view to - and J Allard being the guy that really has done the thinking - to the flexibility of where life will be in 2007, 2008, 2009. We call it future proofing. So the ways that you can connect - there are a number of different ways - I don’t want to get into it right now. The most obvious sat right in the front there.Mais (http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200601/N06.0106.1235.53927.htm)
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Hong Kong and Taiwan Xbox 360 release dates


Microsoft have confirmed the Xbox 360 release details for Hong Kong and Taiwan. March 2nd will be the magic date for both territories, with Singapore also getting in on the action that day, and South Korea receiving their consoles a little earlier on February 24th.

Pricing looks favourable for the Asian markets, with the Core system costing the equivalent of 300 Dollars and the Premium coming in at 380 Dollars. Games will retail at around the equivalent of 38 Dollars. These prices are confirmed for Hong Kong and Taiwan only, so far.
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Final Fantasy XI Online Beta for UK gamers


Issue four of the UK version of Official Xbox 360 Magazine hits the stores today, and features the UK beta for Final Fantasy XI Online. this is the only place UK Xbox 360 gamers can get in on the beta (as we reported with details here). Head to the newsagents and pick up a copy, then get online and register with Square Enix for access.

The magazine's coverdisc also features a first peek at Tomb Raider Legend for the Xbox 360.
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I.C.E. Mod Chip: More Evidence of Hoax?


The I.C.E. ModChip is certainly the hot topic in the Xbox 360 world this week. If you look anywhere that covers the 360 you'll find cries of "It's real!" and "It's fake!" and "A dingo ate my baby!". We here at 360Updates choose not to weigh in on that side of the debate and simply bring you the "evidence" that is brought to our attention. This time it's the "diagram page" on I.C.E.'s website of the BIOS screen. While it seems all well and good at first, if you look closely (especially at the "B Back" icon at the bottom right) you can tell this image was clearly Photoshopped. Take a look for yourself:

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Xbox Game Saves Function on Xbox 360


Rymez2k from the Xboxhacker forums has successfully transfered a game save from his Xbox to his Xbox 360 and the save was functional. The way he went about doing it, however, was rather complicated:

I have succesfully got a FIFA 2004 save loaded on my 360.
Basically the steps I took are as follows:

Loaded original FIFA 2004 Game in my xbox 1
Created a profile/save.
Went into Edit Profile and changed the Profile Name, First Name, Last Name, And MyTeam.

FTPed across the following directories on UDATA\4541003b and TDATA\4541003b to a directory on my PC.

Then loaded up linux PC (Which has the new FATX support.)
dd out the second partition 0x130EB0000 to the end to a file (Approx 14Gb)
dd if=/dev/sda of=Partition1.dd skip=4995776 bs=1024

then mounted this image using the loopback device
mount Partition1.dd /mnt/xbox -t fatx -o loop

Next I copied the UDATA and TDATA direcories over the current ones which are at \Compatibility\Xbox1

Unmounted the image and dd the image back to the hard drive.
dd if=Partition1.dd of=/dev/sda seek=4995776 bs=1024

Then loaded up FIFA on my 360 and I could load the profile I had saved earlier on my original xbox.

I intend to test this with Rocky Legends aswell as that is the only other xbox 1 game I have at the present moment.

Notes. 4541003b is the game code. These codes are easy to work out.

This procedure might help people who want to transfer saves over to their 360.

Also I won't supply any images/files so please don't ask.

Ensure you know what you are doing, I take no responsiblity if you trash your pc/360 drive.


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Gamers could influence next DVD format


For the last three years, consumer electronics makers, computer companies and Hollywood studios have been choosing sides in the battle over the dominant format for the coming high-definition DVDs--Blu-ray vs. HD DVD.

Yet after all the jockeying by these companies, it may be the relatively low-priced video game consoles that tip the balance toward one format--or prolong the stalemate for several more years. That's because the new game machines from Sony and Microsoft will play high-definition DVDs and may spur discs sales far faster than stand-alone players.

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Xbox 360 Pricing for Hong Kong and Taiwan

As the levels of anticipation skyrocket with less than 50 days remaining before its Asian debut, Microsoft today announced the Asia retail price for its Xbox 360, the next generation video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Corp.

Two versions of the console will go on sale in Asia in March carrying a price tag from US$380 for the Xbox 360 and from US$300 for the Xbox 360 Core System in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Xbox 360 will launch in Asia with a jam-packed portfolio of up to 15 games at an estimated retail price of US$38 each.
Gamers eager to feed their insatiable appetite for all things Xbox 360 can check out Asia's Jump In Community Site at www.jump-in.com.sg for the latest Asian news, views and information on Xbox 360 in the region.
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The Engadget Interview: Bill Gates


The guys over at Engadget posted an interview with Bill Gates about the Xbox360. Here's a short excerpt:
* Engadget: Are you ready for Sony later this year?
* Bill Gates: Well, we think so. We've got a lot of things that they don't know that we're doing, so we'll keep them on edge a bit. We think that this whole thing has become very software centric; that is, the toolkits that let developers do their best creative work -- that plays to our software strength, as well as the idea of Live, where we had to learn a lot with Xbox 1, and the decision to require broadband, to go with VoIP, but we learned a lot about wanting to put things into the operating system so you can chat even while you're playing the games, it's really a level of richness that the games are built on top of that we didn't have that last time. We learned how to do that, we learned about contests and spectators, and so this is really a second generation of Live for us. It's very based on software expertise, so it will be interesting to see what Sony does in that dimension.
We also now have a situation where if your friend has already bought an Xbox and you go to buy something that you want to play with them, it's not like last time where at his house you play his game and at your house you play your game. Now it's all online, you've got your achievements and things, so it will be a fascinating competition.

* Engadget: It seems like you're very firmly behind HD-DVD. Do you want Blu-ray to fail?
* Bill Gates: I think the best thing would be to have a common standard for the industry that would include great things like Managed Copy. The studios have to be willing to take that risk to let consumers have that flexibility, otherwise I think they're just making a mistake that the next digital format may not get to critical mass at all, no matter which one it is. I also think the interactivity, there should be some alignment around that, but eventually there probably will be some coming together and it's not easy to predict when that will be.

[Parafuso]

Os australianos INXS foram convidados para um evento especial da Xbox Live, «Game with Fame», que junta o público com convidados famosos, a ter lugar a 17 de Janeiro.

O jogo escolhido foi «Halo 2» e a sessão terá início às 19:00 horas (em Lisboa) do dia 17 de Janeiro.
A sessão especial só estará disponível para assinantes da Xbox Live e residentes nos EUA.

O «Game with Fame» já contou com artistas como Ludacris, The Strokes, Hoobastank, Incubus e Simple Plan.

Os INXS formaram-se em 1977 e tiveram discos de grande sucesso como «Listen Like Thieves» e «X». Em 1997, o antigo vocalista Michael Hutchence foi encontrado morto num hotel de Sidney, aparentemente vítima de suicídio.

Atualmente divulgam o álbum «Switch», o 11º da carreira.


In DiárioDigital

[pofxxx]

Visual Effects Society Awards 2006 nominations


The Visual Effects Society is the entertainment industry's only professional organisation. In Los Angeles yesterday, they anounced the nominees for all 20 categories in their fourth annual awards.

There are two videogame categories: Outstanding Real Time Visuals in a Videogame, and Outstanding Pre-rendered Visuals in a Videogame. With only four nominations in each category, the Xbox 360 has been strongly represented by receiving two of the four nominations for Outstanding Real Time Visuals in a Videogame - especially considering how recent the machine's launch has been.

Both of the Xbox 360 nominations are for EA Sports games: Madden NFL 06 Football (with credit going to Mark Mongie, Jim Spoto, Tommy Cinquegrano, and Dale Jackson), and NBA Live 06 Basketball (with credit going to Greg Juby, Tim Tschirner, Jim Perkins, and Alex Ferrier).

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DirecTV announces Xbox 360 support


DirecTV, the US-based satellite television provider, today announced plans to make their television services available through your Xbox 360 system. They also plan to make it available to Windows-based PCs.

As well as helping PCs act as fully fledged PVR systems, this move adds over 150 television channels to the media options available on the Xbox 360. Now, if only some enterprising cable companies would take this idea on in the rest of the world ...

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Bill Gates - Halo 3 Will Ship When Bungie is Ready

Bill Gates says he doesn't have any idea when Halo 3 will be released, claiming that it's up to Bungie.

The Microsoft chairman once commented that Sony would "walk right into Halo 3" when they launched PlayStation 3, drawing a lot of attention in the process. Former Xbox chief Robbie Bach had later claimed his comments were more "philosophical" in nature, but now it seems we have the real answer: it was "speculation", judging by Gates' reaction to the question posed by technology blog Engadget during the Consumer Electronics Show.

Asked whether Halo 3 would launch around the time of PS3, Gates replied, "No, I have to make sure that any speculation I did about that is -- it's up to the team when they want to ship that, and they're going to take their time to make that a super great product. So even we don't know when that will come out. That's one of many games that are just phenomenal that are in the works, but it's up to the artists to do it when they feel good about it."
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Team Xecuter Not Convinced of Team I.C.E Mod Chip

Team Xecuter has recently taken a stance on the I.C.E modchip controversy that has been circulating the web. Xecuter states

“Our point of view is that this is not real, or possibly they had some success but discovered some new security structure in the 360 and are scratching their heads but of course posted the news too quickly.”

Reminding the public that well known teams will relase pictures, videos and technical info before a release to prove that the chip or mod is real, Team Xecuter is taking a cautious stance and calling this chip a fake. They go further and quote Devino from their recent statement as saying

"The 360 chip is 99% a scam, we had booked tickets to go meet them, we were ready to make huge prepayment and more after we meet the guys at their office and see the working X-Box 360 with back-ups they 100% confirmed they had and it was no problem to show etc. Now at last second they cancelled, with some lame reason, those guys are scammers I really believe. They did the same to Xenium, backed off and changed completely what they said."

Devino’s experience sounds more than suspicious to say the least. What do you think? Is the chip real or fake? Voice your opinions in the comments below.

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Modchip Battle Continues


I know, you are probably tired of hearing about the I.C.E. modchip... probably just as tired as I am of getting news reports about it in my inbox. But my job is not to like the news, just to report it. So here's what's new on the modchip front:

First, we have a "proof video" released from I.C.E. showing them running a backup Xbox 360 game. Yes, I know, I know... that could be a kiosk disc or a copy of one labeled "Call of Duty 2". You can make up your own mind about this video, but if the PSP scene is any indication, "proof videos" rarely pan out and are usually the first sign of a hoax. You can download this video [here].

Speaking of the PSP scene, on the other side of the fence, we have well known PSP homebrew programmer Fluff (aka Naoneo) standing up for his opinion on I.C.E.'s modchip. Much like he did when there were many fake "proof videos" of the PSP being hacked floating around, he's created a satirical webpage in an effort to show how easy it is to create a hoax. This time it's in the form of "TeamSolix360". If you press Ctl-A on the front page, you'll be let in on the joke. You can also view his explanation of why he thinks the I.C.E. modchip is a hoax, and he has some pretty convincing things to say.

Here i will attempt to prove the plot of infinitymods.com to scam the scene into laying down cash for a non-existant product.

We're all aware that the only site in existance that has seen these supposed working 360 modchips, is infact infinitymods.com, now if we check the relations between both sites, we find that they're more than just product testers..

Let's go deeper.

In my personal experience of living in Toronto, Canada, for a few years, i can confirm myself that both registrants of either domain live within 2 blocks, the markers shown on the map above are aproximations, however due to the vauge information given for the registrants, they could very well be the exact same location.

If this wasn't good enough proof..
infinitymods.com - 64.21.181.130
icemodchip.com - 64.21.181.130
Clearly both sites are using the exact same host, Coincidence? i think not.

Now fobbed off as a "disagreement" of the webmaster and mod makers, the images have been removed, however we still have copies of the originally released images by icemodchip.com.

I have no doubts in my mind that infinitymods.com are using this whole thing for publicity and to possibly steal from resellers, thanks to their backwards idea of having to order in bulk to get a sample...
In all my years of working in a corporate environment, the concept of 'sample' was always to provide an example of the product so a seller may decide on if they should invest the money on a large order, not the other way around.

It's fishier then an essex girls crotch, and dressed twice as bad.
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PS2 due for a price drop, Xbox to follow?


Analysts Chris Kwak and Jason Kraft of Susquehanna Financial Group analyzed the history of console price drops to determine that the PS2 is more than due a price drop (see graphic). They believe that there's a "very high probability" that the PS2 will be dropped in price this year, citing GameStop's Holiday 2006 sales conference call in which that company mentioned that Sony may drop the PS2 to $130 by E3 (second week of May) of this year.

Don't expect Microsoft to sit through a PS2 price drop quietly, though. The analysts expect the price of the original Xbox to fall by a third, from $150 to $100.
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Gamers could influence next DVD format


For the last three years, consumer electronics makers, computer companies and Hollywood studios have been choosing sides in the battle over the dominant format for the coming high-definition DVDs--Blu-ray vs. HD DVD.

Yet after all the jockeying by these companies, it may be the relatively low-priced video game consoles that tip the balance toward one format--or prolong the stalemate for several more years. That's because the new game machines from Sony and Microsoft will play high-definition DVDs and may spur discs sales far faster than stand-alone players.
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Infinity Ward Preparing Patch for Call of Duty 2

Infinity ward has been watching feedback on Call of Duty 2 and are preparing a patch for all those of you that are lagging. Not much word on when or what, but here is what they had to say:

“Infinity Ward is aware that some players have experienced challenges with lag issues and we are currently working with Microsoft to create an update that will resolve it. We’re tuning and testing possible solutions, so it’s too early to provide specifics. We are aware of the issues at hand and we will keep you posted as soon as we are able to confirm details surrounding an update. Thank You!

Sincerely,

Infinity Ward”
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Microsoft Stays Flexible - Blue-Ray Drive A Possibility


Mcirosofts Xbox Corporate VP, Peter Moore, chatted with Japanese website ITMedia recently about the HD-DVD drive that has been announced for the Xbox 360. It is well known that Microsoft is backing HD-DVD as its format of choice, even, reportedly, offering cash incentives to PC makers to adopt Microsofts chosen format.

Even backing HD-DVD, however, Microsoft is remaining flexible and Peter Moore has stated that a Blue-Ray drive is an option for the Xbox 360 if the need arises. Moore admits that Microsoft is unsure of the final outcome of the format war, worst case being a repeat of the Beta vs. VHS war of the 80’s. The Xbox 360, being an external drive, can adopt the dominant format, whereas the PS3 will be stuck using only blue-ray (although there is no reason the PS3 could not use its USB ports for an external drive)

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Is your DOA4 Game Save Dead or Alive?


Gamespot is confirming a report on their forums about a bug with Dead or Alive 4 that could result in your game save being wiped out - a serious gamer's worst nightmare. This sort of glitch could explain why DOA4's release date kept being pushed back without any official reason for the delay. Here's what the upset gamer had to say: Turns out this is a problem that a lot of people are having. The problem is that when you turn on your 360 with DOA already in the drive, the game will sometimes boot up before your XB profile has a chance to load. The game reads that there is no DOA4 data on the profile (since the profile isn't fully loaded yet), and automatically auto-saves as if it was the first time you played the game.

Now Tecmo is working on a patch to fix the problem, but in the mean while, go through these steps every time you play DOA4 to avoid this happening to you:

1. If the game is already in the drive, turn on your 360 with the open tray button.

2. Wait until your profile loads and you see all of your info on the gamer-card (to be on the safe side I would do some other stuff while still on the dashboard like looking at your achievements and games save just to ensure that the profile is fully loaded. Tecmo didn't tell me this, just my suggestion. I know I will be doing it.)

3.Put DOA4 in the tray and close it.


A Tecmo representative confirmed to Gamespot that there are problems with some copies of the games and that "We're aware of the issue you're referring to. We're working to identify and resolve the potential problem with the technical folks at Microsoft." The rep also claimed that a patch would be issued once a solution was found.

[Ansatsu]

Microsoft now admits it will not meet its target of up to 3 million Xbox 360 sales within 90-days of the console's launch.
In a report in today's Financial Times, the company shifted its attention to the longer-term target outlined at CES last week. The firm now says it will hit sales of 4 million to 5.5 million by the end of its financial year, in June.

Analysts believe sales of the console had hit around 1.3 million by the end of the Holiday sales period. But as January moves along, retailers have yet to see evidence of shortages easing.

Xbox 360 chief Peter Moore explained, "Nothing's perfect - you've got a complex piece of hardware that includes1,700 different parts. Every now and again the line will slow down because something's happened and there'll be a component that didn't make it that morning."

He added. "That's just the way of the beast, particularly when you are ramping up factories from ground zero all the way up to full capacity."

Microsoft wants to shift focus to the summer, by which time demand should have been met by supply, assuming consumer interest can be maintained. "[Manufacturer] Celestica coming online makes us feel real good about our ability to do 4.5m to 5.5m, and June is important because it's our fiscal year," said Moore.

Speaking for publishers, Brian Farrell, chief executive of THQ was phlegmatic. "We love product launches, but not necessarily for what they do in the first three to six months. Inventories have been fairly tight but I don't think that should have surprised anyone."


A coisa tá a ficar preta.

[blastarr]

Empregado da Sony (indirecto, pelo menos) diz que Xbox 360 é melhor:
(snif, snif, que é este cheiro ? cheira a carta... de despedimento :D)



I’ve spent some time the past year developing for the PS3. Actually it was a cinematic demo to be shown at e3 in 2005 at a closed door viewing.

http://media.ps3.ign.com/articles/6...091/vids_1.html

I was one of the few artists selected to work on it for the demo. My job was primarily asset creation. I was creating assets to populate the path where our camera would be flying during the demo. The company I work for is also working on a launch title that I am quite familiar with. In short, I’ve spent some time around the PS3 and or the teams developing for it.

I’ve really had to sit here and think for a long time about what my first comment about the PS3 would be. Will I say, its GREAT or will I give it two thumbs down. Well my immediate impression of the PS3 is…where is it? Seriously, where is it? They have a case, a controller and a dev kit. But the system still doesn’t even exist. So what is there to say? We received one of 5 PS3 dev kits in the United States some time ago. Several companies in the US as well as companies over seas were given the daunting task of creating a demo in less than 9 weeks on a first generation dev kit. Now I’ll be honest with you. What most companies do is fake the entire demo. I mean they come up with some great visuals and neat tricks and scripted events. In the end however, its not a real time demo and its not running ON the actual box. We were the only company to my knowledge that showed something that ran it live on the box. Even then it was a scripted event. You could not pause the camera and fly around the scene. So if you saw the demo once, you saw it again the exact same way the second time. Also this was on a brutally early dev box. You could always tell where the PS3 dev box was because it’s the room that had the f-bomb coming out of it half the day.

Lots of time has passed since that demo and the dev box has gone from a totally jimmy rigged computer and box of parts about the size of a small child, to a much more realistic size. Although its still the size of a normal pc. I have been pretty excited about the whole cell processing thing. I am not a very technical person but my understanding of it was pretty clear. (Multiple processors to handle individual events in parallel). Sounds pretty good to me! To hear people talk, you’d thing that a processor revolution was about to happen. So I’ve been pretty excited to say the least. Now in my opinion it doesn’t matter how good the PS3 is. If the XBOX 360 is better, then it doesn’t really matter how the cell processors work or how good they say it is. Realistically one of them will be better over all. Now I’ve spoken with people who are on the technical side of the PS3. I’ve also talked with people on the technical side of the XBOX 360. The consistent comment I am hearing from people on my end is, “The XBOX 360 is better”. They are saying that it is capable of just doing more. (shrugs) Now take that for what its worth. If you watch all the videos on the PS3 they will say how much more powerful it is than the XBOX and vice versa. Im just telling you what I am hearing. They proceeded to go into a lot of technical info that I don’t understand. So I just nod.

The game that we are creating for a launch title is a “just get it out” title in my opinion. It doesn’t look next generation. I don’t see how anyone could debate otherwise. It looks good. But it looks good for a game that has come out in the last couple years or so. I mean we are talking about a box that will be with us for the next 5+ years! In 5 years will the games we are making today look good? The only way for that to be possible is if the new games coming out for the PS3 are drastically improved. So good that they can stand the test of time until the next system comes out. We’ve all seen Gears of War for the xbox 360. If that even looks half as good when it comes out then I’ll be floored! The game we are making isn’t even in the same league as Gears of War. In fact there are many current games out that look just as good and are using the exact same specs. So, on our end we are either not pushing the bar or were just trying to “get a title out”. To be fair, this is a business. Sometimes you have to treat it as a business and not make the best title you can. The best title you can make usually costs 20-40million dollars/3 start overs and 4 years of your life. You just cant do that every time out. Its impossible. Our game just keeps getting moved back….and back…..and back…..and back. Again, where is the box? Where is the final system? When is it coming out? No one knows and in the mean time people in the industry are starting to get just a little salty. I mean I was at e3 2005 and PS3 was almost no where to be seen.

In closing, I started of VERY excited about the PS3. I was very confident that it was going to just destroy the XBOX 360 just on the name SONY alone. The more time that goes by the more I am becoming doubtful. Everything I’ve developed or seen developed has yet to be “next gen”. The poly counts are not really any higher, im not seeing sub surface scattering, im not seeing much HDR lighting. (or they are faking it and not really doing it), I’m not seeing next gen fluid dynamics or object dynamics. I suspect that you’ll be able to have more dynamic objects in a scene than before. But im not seeing games doing this yet. We dont have a controller, there is no network code and there is no box. Its still the size of a normal PC. Oh well, at least they have normal maps. Although I’m over the normal maps fad ok everyone!

I’m confident that the PS3 will have a few “crazy” games that show it off to its potential. But I would expect the full capabilities of the box to not show up until the system has been released PUBLICALLY for over a year. This is the extra time the developers will need with a FINAL system to truly make next gen games.

Confirmação de terceiros:


These comments are truly shocking in my opinion. Especially so, since this developer is employed by Sony. And he really is who he claims to be. His profile can be viewed on Sony Online Entertainment´s Station.com.

http://planetside.station.sony.com/community/team_profiles.vm
(Josh Robinson)

[Ansatsu]

For those that may not be aware, for the last several days rumors of PS3's supposed weakness have been spreading across the Internet, fueled via an article written by a (former) Sony Online Entertainment 3D Artist working on an upcoming Playstation 3 title. Having been posted originally on www.downinfront.tv (the article has since been removed), the article stated that discussions with several of the individual's friends and colleagues in the industry led him to the conclusion that not only was PS3 falling behind schedule, but that the XBox 360 hardware would ultimately be more capable as well.

His credentials are certainly valid: he's written a book, was one of the team members on game title 'Planetside,' and was one of an elite few that worked on an E3 PS3 demo that was shown behind closed doors at the show. Yet at the same time, in his writings he admitted that he was very distant from the technical side of things, being a 3D Artist rather than an engine coder, and that his own understanding of the spec differences between the two consoles was not very complete.

It is in that vein that we would like to present a rebuttal of sorts to the three main points of contention alleged in his original write-up:

1) PS3 games essentially equal PC games ported at the last minute.

Many PS3 developers have already gone on record and claimed to be trying to take advantage and 'become accustomed' to coding for the Synergistic Processing Element's on Cell, implying that in fact, devs are at this very moment attempting to approach PS3 from a Cell-centric direction rather than simply that of a PC port from an x86 architecture. In addition, comments made by Guerilla devs and Ninja Theory have implied that visuals on the order of their respective E3 demos are well within the realm of reason. It comes down to whether you wish to believe the words of devs themselves or the anonymous friends of a 3D artist at Sony Online Entertainment.

2) His sources say that the Xbox 360 is 'better.'

Again, he is citing anonymous sources within the industry, while at the same time admitting to his own limits with regards to the technical side of things. Who are these people? When did they tell him this? There is always the possibility that the individuals he spoke with did not have too much greater of an understanding of the consoles than even he himself did, and there is no reason to think that they may not have been the victims of the MajorNelson FUD campaign as were so many news outlets when it happened. (The original article is rather dated.) Context is needed as to who these individuals are, and when and what they spoke about. Until then, you have the words of many devs presumably more familiar with the hardware saying that PS3 should enjoy 'an advantage' over 360 to one level or another power-wise.

3) The individual in question claims that their demo - a demo he felt was 'weak' - was the only real one at the show.

He may simply not have been fully aware of comments from other devs indicating the 'real-timeliness' of the demos presented at E3. Though there may not have been explicit confirmation for all demos seen, the Terrain demo and the UT2K7 demo stand out as two that have been confirmed as real-time; the terrain demo performed on the Cell alone and the UTK7 demo on a high-end PC that as stated by Epic, should in fact be surpassed by the RSX and final PS3 hardware configuration. Other real-time demonstrations such as the Molina and Duck demo - though purely for conceptual purposes - show what level of detail and physics PS3 could be theoretically capable of through use of the Cell processor.

For those who have not yet read or encountered the original article, it is more than likely than not that it will never be reposted on the original site on which it originated.

Keep in mind also that this individual worked at Sony Online Entertainment vs Sony Computer Entertainment - a completely different division of the company primarily involved in PC gaming through titles such as EverQuest and Star Wars Galaxies. In fact, SOE does not answer to Kutaragi and the existent PS executive structure, but rather to the movie division of Sony; an important differentiator with regard to what sort of information this individual would have had access to in the first place.

We have not used the name of this individual during the course of this article because although we feel there are points on which he was unclear and/or mistaken, it is unfortunate the level of strife we imagine this firestorm is causing for him personally.

[blastarr]

Em nenhum desses 3 pontos há qualquer desmentido ou prova contrária àquilo que ele disse.

Aliás, todos os 3 pontos parecem querer apenas desacreditá-lo com afirmações ridículas como "ele trabalhou na Sony Online e não na outra Sony".

Quem escreveu este último artigo de pseudo-refutação parece bem mais biased do que o programador/artista que trabalhou no jogo e demo da PS3 (que nem teve problemas em deixar-se identificar).

Acho muito estranho que não se vejam os sinais que ele está a dar como indicações claras de que lançamento real, só no Outono, e mesmo então se calhar só no Japão e/ou América do Norte, deixando a Europa já bem para dentro de 2007.
Nem comando final, nem hardware final, nem spec's finalizadas, enfim.

Quanto ao comentário da Guerrilla Games (uma empresa holandesa - antes chamava-se "Lost Boys Games" conhecida por fazer jogos fraquinhos, mas que, depois da compra pela Sony e com um simples vídeo em FMV completamente no modo "guessing" quanto ao poder da consola, salta para a ribalta), tem pouca ou nenhuma credibilidade, depois de inicialmente dizerem que era o modo jogável acelerado a partir de 5fps, para depois reconhecerem que era puro Full Motion Video, sem relação com o jogo.

[Morpheus]

Do I smell cover up? Porque é que eu acho que o gajo apenas constatou aquilo que mta gente já desconfiava (que a porra da ps3 ainda n saiu de prototipo) e que mta gente continua iludida que irá sair esta Primavera. O gajo (que mto provavelmente já está nas ruas da amargura AKA desempregado) apenas disse o que sabe e ainda por cima vem alguem em jeito de cover up story a tentar refutar, mal mas pronto, o testemunho do jovem... tipico dos americanos e da Sony...

[DJ_PAPA]

Microsoft May Release Blu-Ray Drive for Xbox 360.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 May Get External Blu-Ray Drive


Microsoft Corp.’s representative said in an interview with a Japanese web-site that the company’s approach to the next-generation DVD drive in the Xbox 360 console will allow the software giant to offer both Blu-ray and HD DVD external optical drives. While the intention of the company was not set in stone, the stance is pretty unusual for an HD DVD supporter.

“At present time, considering such part [external optical drive], Microsoft selects HD DVD. But since it is unknown whether HD DVD and Blu-ray wins [the format battler], we took the form, external drive, which allows us to change in future situations,” said Peter Moore, head of the Microsoft interactive entertainment division in an interview with ITmedia web-site.

The Xbox 360 external HD DVD drive is promised to be available in 2006. Besides, the company indicated that more than 50 new high-definition Xbox 360 games would be available by June 2006. The new drive will offer Xbox 360 owners the ability to easily enjoy HD DVD movies and will provide consumers with even more choices for experiencing high-definition content, in either physical or digital form, the company indicated.

It is unknown how much the external HD DVD or Blu-ray drives will cost end-users, but it is likely that the device will not be too expensive. Sony PlayStation 3, the arch-rival for the Xbox 360, will also be equipped with competing Blu-day disc format. It is possible that a combination of the Xbox 360 and external next-gen DVD drivez will be priced at the same point as the PlayStation 3.

Microsoft Xbox 360 console is based around microprocessor developed by IBM, high-definition visual processing unit designed by ATI Technologies, I/O controller engineered by SiS and some other key components. The gaming machine will provide a broad set of multimedia capabilities in addition to games. Depending on the bundle, Microsoft Xbox 360 costs $299 or $399.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20060112231012.html

[pofxxx]

Ubisoft Announces Monster 4x4 World Circuit


Ubisoft has announced Monster 4x4 World Circuit for the Xbox 360. Which is scheduled to ship in North America in March of 2005. In this game you control the world's most powerful trucks as they go head-to-head at break neck speeds in off-road competitions all over the world. "Whether you're grinding through the desert of Egypt, crunching up snowy mountains in Russia, or smashing up trees in California to make the ride a little bumpier for the guy behind you, keep your eyes on the prize: The cash you earn on the circuit goes to customize your trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine."

- Customize your machine: Personalize your truck's appearance with sweet paint jobs and decals and soup up its performance by maxing out its speed, jumping and destruction capabilities.
- Money makes the wheels go round: Win races, unleash spectacular stunts and jumps, and demolish everything in sight to win cash and upgrade your Monster truck to the ultimate stomping machine.
- Test your skills on 40 tracks: Tear through 40 Monster events in the hairiest off-road circuits your tires have ever seen.
- Show the world what you're made of: Smoke the competition as you blaze through exciting new locations all over the world, such as Egypt, Moscow, Barcelona, San Francisco, South Dakota and more.
- Dominate in every mode: Master your tricks in Quick Race mode as you taste all of the thrills, spills, twists and rolls of Monster Truck racing. Then turn up the heat in Single Race or Monster League Championship mode and leave your opponents choking.
- Challenge friends to multiplayer: Demolish friends in four-player split-screen races or crush their hopes of domination in four intense new mini-games.



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Dead Rising later than expected


Capcom announced today that, disappointingly, their mass zombie-slaying game Dead Rising will be delayed until at least March of this year. It's still coming, it's just shambling towards release even more slowly than expected. We'll be sure to keep you updated.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4271/deadrising20038124077922799xd.jpg


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Far Cry Instincts Predator Announced for the Xbox 360


Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that its award-winning Montreal Studio is developing two new titles inspired by the recently released Far Cry Instincts video game Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter (working title) for the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title.

Far Cry Instincts Predator for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will feature both Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter and an enhanced version of the original Far Cry Instincts game. Offering the kind of lush and deep natural environment true to the Far Cry brand, Far Cry Instincts on Xbox 360 will captivate gamers with its enhanced graphical reality and gameplay. Giving gamers the opportunity to discover the Far Cry universe in an optimized, high-definition environment, the game takes advantage of Xbox 360's multi-core next-generation engine for improved performance. Gamers will experience advanced pathfinding and new enemy and vehicle artificial intelligence for improved chase scenes and more enemies on-screen at one time, allowing for more adrenaline-rushing fast-action sequences. Far Cry Instincts Predator and Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter are slated for release in spring 2006.
"Far Cry Instincts quickly became one of the most talked-about games of 2005 because of its blend of high graphical quality, wide open environments and immersive gameplay elements," said John Parkes, EMEA Marketing Director for Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is confident that Far Cry Instincts Predator for Xbox 360 and Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter for Xbox will be among the best games this year."

Foto 1 (http://xbox360.qj.net/FCIS_blowgun_attack_on_tree360.jpg)

Foto 2 (http://xbox360.qj.net/FCIS_blowgun_vs_boat360.jpg)


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Call of Duty 2 Multiplayer Patch is on its way


As many of you may know, there have been a couple of issues regarding Call of Duty 2 Multiplayer. Infinity Ward will soon be releasing a patch to tackle some of the online issues.

According to a post on the Xbox.com forums, the patch will concentrate of the lag issue, and possibly several other problems as well.

In the meanwhile, we will all have to be patient knowing that these issues have finally been recognized and the process of patching them is underway. Still holding "best overall game" by IGN for its "suburb single player mode and rich environments." If the multiplayer mode is improved, comparable to say the original PC version, then an already great game will turn into something even better.

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Dead or Alive 4 Glitch Erases Game Saves - Tecmo Rep Confirms Problems


Gamespot is reporting that there is major but with some copies of Dead or Alive 4. Apparently a user in their forums posted that he had unlocked most of the unlockables in the game after countless hours of gameplay. Then, out of nowhere, he booted up the game and all of his saved data was gone.

"All of my unlocked characters, costumes, leader-board achievements, online ranking, ALL GONE!"

There was speculation that this could have just been an isolated case of bad luck until the Tecmo rep appeard out of nowhere. According to Gamespot, this is what the rep had to say:

"We're aware of the issue you're referring to," the rep told GameSpot. "We're working to identify and resolve the potential problem with the technical folks at Microsoft."

So what can DOA4 players do in the meantime to ensure their hard-fought DOA4 victories don't vanish into thin air? Tecmo technical support says to do the following: (1) With your copy of DOA4 already inserted, turn on your 360 by pressing the "open tray" button. (2) Wait until all the information from your Gamer Profile is fully displayed on your Gamer Card, including achievements and other awards. (3) Close the tray again with DOA4 still inserted. If problems still occur, e-mail Tecmo technical support at help@tecmoinc.com.


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Frame City Killer Delayed - Summer 2006 Launch Now Probable


Namco has officially delayed its upcoming Xbox 360 title, Frame City Killer. In order to give the game the time it needs to receive the polish everyone is expecting, Namco has moved the release to summer 2006. This news comes after a batch of leaked screenshots, that looked very poor, ignited a frenzy fevor within the gaming community.

1up contacted Namco and recieved this response regarding the Frame City Killer delay:

"Thanks for your interest in FCK. The game is slated to come out in the second half of 2006 (likely summer). No reason for the delay -- just polishing the game so our second Xbox 360 title looks great

http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGuLHdHLLL10060656/Frame_City_Killer_3_500.jpg

Nunca vi nada assim (http://www.gaminghorizon.com/games/screenshots/2970/2970-1-1128469819.jpg) , tb nao acredito muito mas , mais umas (http://images.google.pt/images?q=+Frame+City+Killer+&svnum=10&hl=pt-PT&lr=&start=0&sa=N)


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Xbox 360 Heads to Taiwan on March 2nd


Microsoft will launch two versions of the Xbox 360 console for the Taiwan market on March 2. The premium edition, which will have a 20GB drive, wireless controller, headset and other accessories, will be available for NT$13,888, while the basic Xbox 360 Core System will go for NT$10,888, Microsoft Taiwan announced yesterday.

A total of 2,000 Core Systems and 1000 sets of software packages will be available for pre-sale order starting January 10, the company said. In addition, a total of 16-related Xbox 360 accessories will also be available with the console launch.

In related news, backed by strong support from Microsoft, a total of 15 R&D teams from Taiwan-based companies, including Soft-World International, Softstar Entertainment, Acer Third-Wave Publishing (Acer TWP), Interserv, and XPEC Entertainment, are now engaged in the development of software titles for the Xbox 360, with a title developed by Acer TWP to hit the market in the first quarter of this year, according to market sources.


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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - New Screenshots! (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/battlefieldmoderncombat/screenindex.html)

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Full Auto - Official Website Open & Info


Today, Sega has launched the official website (http://www.sega.com/gamesite/fullauto/base.html) for Full Auto. There is also a rumor saying that the demo of this game will be available for download on marketplace on January 25, 2006.

In Full Auto, the city of Staunton is held hostage by a mysterious group known only as The Shepherds. As a retired driver, you are coerced by the Shepherds into a series of lethal street races, where the cost of competing is far greater than anyone ever expected. "Unwreck," an new feature that makes mid-race "restarts" a thing of the past, allows players to rewind short periods of time. Botch a turn? Correct it. Miss a shortcut? Go back and take it. Under heavy fire? Use a second chance to evade the competition. Xbox Live support ensures significant replay value for gamers itching to take on human opponents in both grand-scale arena modes and full-throttle races.


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Halo 3 in 2007? Bigger Hard Drive Coming?


IGN, gaming's self-proclaimed Nostradamus, is making a few predictions for the coming year on how the Xbox 360 will evolve. Seemingly based off of private discussions with industry insiders, the gaming publication has some pretty interesting things to say.

One of those rumors, or predictions, is that Halo 3, for all the excitement behind it, will be delayed until 2007. According to IGN, with Halo 2 being plagued by a long development time, approximately three years, it is likely that the team at Bungie will take its time to create something truly excellent and as a result will most likely ship the title in 2007.

Another prediction, and one that is grounded more closely in reality, is the great likelihood that Microsoft will begin to sell larger hard drives for the 360. With downloads over Xbox Live sometimes clocking in at hefty sizes, most people are finding their hard drives filling quickly. IGN predicts sizes of 40 and maybe even 80 gigabyte hard drives in the future.

IGN has a few more things to say about the coming year, check them out here. For accuracy purposes, check out last year's predictions here.


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Problems Being Reported in Chaos Theory


According to Xbox Today, many fans of the popular Splinter Cell Chaos Theory game are fuming that their game is experiencing some problems on the Xbox 360. According to the article, the game, whose backward compatibility was delayed several months until Microsoft got it right, has several glitches that hamper gameplay.

Some users are reporting problems with the map update on the Xbox 360. Some users are even saying the maps are unplayable. Even though there is a fix for the problem, it means that you have to delete all your saved games in the process.

Coupled with Dead or Alive and Call of Duty issues, it seems we should all prepare for a flurry of updates coming fast.


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Full Auto for the Xbox 360 - Demo On The Way To Xbox Live Marketplace


Sega America today told IGN it plans to officially release a playable, downloadable Full Auto demo on Xbox Live Marketplace on January 25, 2006.

For those who subscribe to Future's Official Xbox Magazine (OXM), this is the same demo, which includes two selectable hot rods, the ability to boost, rewind, and destroy everything in sight. To get a feel for the game, make sure to clear space on your hard drive come late January. This one is good, eye-peeling destruction.


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Updated Xbox 360 Game Release List From GameStop (http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8523/gamestop20releases200112064zp.jpg)



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Japanese Xbox 360 Lounge - Operation Period Extended


Microsoft has decided to extend the operation period of the Japanese Xbox 360 lounge located in Aoyama, Tokyo, until February 12, 2006.

“Xbox 360 Lounge” is a cafe, which has been in operation from November of 2005. In this cafe, you can by various kinds of drinks and sweets. There are several Xbox 360 kiosks deployed in the cafe for free play. When there was any Xbox 360 related press meeting, this place would become one of the promotion sites.

Though the original operation plan of the cafe is until the middle of January, Microsoft has decided to extend the deadline by 1 month, until February 12, 2006. The cafe opens at 11:00AM and closes at 10:00PM everyday. There is no regular holiday for the operation, but some unexpected closure related with events may also occur.


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Xbox the Best of Both Worlds

We know that that the Playstation 3 will reportedly have more power than the Xbox 360, but accessing that power might prove difficult if developers have trouble harnessing that power through Sony's infamously bad development kits. We also know that, given Nintendo's history, it will most likely have a developer-friendly SDK to make game creating a simple affair, but it will lack the power to make games truly shine graphically.

According to Firing Squad, only Microsoft's Xbox 360 brings the best of both worlds into one platform. In an article entitled, 'Seven Things the Xbox 360 Does Better Than Anyone Else,' the website goes into great detail to focus on what the 360 has going for it heading into next-gen territory. It's a great read.

The 360's killer app, though, remains Xbox Live, and its awesome interface and smooth design. With both Nintendo and Sony not having yet released info on their online systems in great depth, we will have to wait to see what they do to counter Microsoft's huge advantage. Early on, expect the PS3 to try to mimic Microsoft's success.

P.S. If it isn't understood clearly, that guy's kung-fu chopping Sony's butt.


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600,000 Xbox 360 game units sold in U.S.


Microsoft Corp. has sold 600,000 of its new Xbox 360 video game consoles in the United States since its November launch, an analyst for market researcher NPD Group said on Friday.


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MceDivx360: Your Solution For Watching DivX Video On Your Xbox 360

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Why every company hates DivX? Maybe the piracy problem lies behind it. But that can’t stop us from looking for our own way to support it.

This is a tutorial on how to watch your DivX videos on your Xbox 360. The reason I didn’t use “streaming”, is because the solution is not streaming the video directly, but converting your DivX video into WMV stream on-the-fly. (http://www.mperfect.net/mceDivX360/)


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Microsoft Overrides Moores Blu-Ray Support Statement


Despite an earlier statement made by Xbox Corporate VP Peter Moore, to ITMedia earlier this month, Microsoft has published an official statement denying any plans to support Blu-Ray technology in the Xbox 360. It would seem that either Peter Moore was speculating about Blu-Ray support, or Microsoft wants to keep this under wraps for the time being. Here is and excerpt from their official statement:

…Microsoft firmly stands behind the HD-DVD format as the best choice for our consumers. As we’ve said before, we're confident that HD-DVD will bring the excitement of high definition movies to the consumer faster and at a greater value. We believe that consumers have signaled what format they want to enjoy high definition DVD and we’re going to follow them down that path. The question of whether Xbox 360 has the flexibility to adapt to consumers’ needs is a different issue entirely. Xbox 360 is a future-proofed system – one that allows us to add features as consumers demand them – as evidenced by our offering of the HD DVD drive as an accessory. Current reports indicating that we have a back-up plan, which includes Blu-Ray support are incorrect. At this point, we’re fully committed to HD-DVD and have absolutely no plans to support other optical formats


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Worms To Xbox Live Arcade? Not Anytime Soon


It would appear that Worms was a game that Xbox Live was deffinitely interested in incorporating into Xbox Live Arcade. Unfortunately, the development never started for various reasons, but that does not mean it is out of the question. Here is a response from Team 17 when questioned about Worms on Xbox Live Arcade:

"Actually, MS did contact us about this last year and there have been forward moving discussions. We do see it as a pivotal and perhaps ideal place for the series to land, a view shared by various XB360 Live Arcade planning folks.

However, for one reason and another (to be honest, mainly our obligations with PSP/DS) the development didn't happen (actually we were on the XBLA dev list around E3 time) but now that we've experienced just how awesome XB Live is on 360, we've resurrected the conversations. I wouldn't expect it anytime shortly (and it won't be a quick port of Armageddon etc) but it is on the agenda.

Also, if it did make it, it'd be a 2D version with a lot of downloadable content - which is something Live Arcade is very cool about.”

Hopefully we will see Worms on XBL Arcade, but unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like it will be soon.


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Xbox360FanBoy: 5 Xbox 360 predictions for 2006


If you were lucky enough to get an Xbox 360 in 2005, then you already know that there is much to look forward to in 2006. The console is bursting at the seams with the promise of good things to come. Only time will tell if developers can truly harness the power of the big white heat machine, but we're drawing a line in the sand now and making our predictions for what 2006 has in store for our fanboy family.

* 360 Prediction #1: There will be a significant marketplace overhaul.
* 360 Prediction #2: An iTunes-like service is headed our way.
* 360 Prediction #3: An unexpected peripheral will make Nintendo say, "We should have done that!".
* 360 Prediction #4: No user created content until 2007.
* 360 Prediction #5: Peter Moore and J. Allard will increasingly battle it out for Xbox poster boy status.

Muita informaçao

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Top Spin 2 for the Xbox 360


- New ScreenshotsSome new images of Top Spin 2 for the Xbox 360 have hit the web. Everything you loved about Top Spin is back and made even better.Take on, play as, or team up with 24 of the world’s top ranked professionals, featuring tennis stars like Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Roger FedererOver the span of multiple seasons, coach your player through training camps, junior championships, sponsored tournaments, and all four Grand Slam events. With Digital Identity, create realistic player models and customize them with the highest level of details. Hairstyles, shirts, shorts, shoes, etc. allow you to create a player with your look and your style. (http://palgn.com.au/media.php?id=3705)


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Worms To Xbox Live Arcade? Not Anytime Soon


It would appear that Worms was a game that Xbox Live was deffinitely interested in incorporating into Xbox Live Arcade. Unfortunately, the development never started for various reasons, but that does not mean it is out of the question. Here is a response from Team 17 when questioned about Worms on Xbox Live Arcade:

"Actually, MS did contact us about this last year and there have been forward moving discussions. We do see it as a pivotal and perhaps ideal place for the series to land, a view shared by various XB360 Live Arcade planning folks.

However, for one reason and another (to be honest, mainly our obligations with PSP/DS) the development didn't happen (actually we were on the XBLA dev list around E3 time) but now that we've experienced just how awesome XB Live is on 360, we've resurrected the conversations. I wouldn't expect it anytime shortly (and it won't be a quick port of Armageddon etc) but it is on the agenda.

Also, if it did make it, it'd be a 2D version with a lot of downloadable content - which is something Live Arcade is very cool about.”

Hopefully we will see Worms on XBL Arcade, but unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like it will be soon.


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Get your Free Call of Duty 2 Faceplate!


PyRo, one of our faithful readers, sent us an email today to let us know that Best Buy is giving away these Call of Duty 2 faceplates for a limited time when you buy a copy of Call of Duty 2 for the Xbox 360. If you were going to pick up the game anyways, now's the time to do it! Here are some close up, hi-res shots of the faceplate thanks to PyRo!


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TimeShift for the Xbox 360 - 3 High Resolution Screenshots - In Depth Development Info!


Atari has just released 3 high resolution (1600 x 1200, approx 1.4mb), new screenshots of TimeShift. TimeShift empowers players with the gift of time manipulation, including the ability to slow down, stop and rewind the world around them, allowing them to move freely while opponents and game objects are frozen in time.Featuring complex time control puzzles as an integral part of gameplay, TimeShift takes first-person action games in an entirely new direction.


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Here I Go Again on My Own, Going Down the Only ...


Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer continues to quell the rumblings that the company's newly-introduced Xbox 360 will be overtaken by the as-yet unreleased Playstation 3 from Sony. In an article on Gameshout, the writer contemplates whether the claims have more to do with worrying over Sony's next-gen offerings, or in selling the 360.

"We knew Japan was going to be tough," said Ballmer, but "I'd still call the launch phenomenal. I think in this generation we can win. I'm not sure we're going to beat Sony in Japan this generation. Maybe. But we're going to beat Sony. We're off to a very good start. We're on track to sell between 4.5 to 5.5 million units by the end of our fiscal year, which is great."

Though Microsoft has had a rough time pleasing any market at this point, with Japan hesitant to buy and video game fans in the US and UK unable to find units at stores, even today, Ballmer maintains his rosy forecast.

Ballmer continued, "PlayStation 3 has a (Blu-ray Disc) drive built in, so who knows what the heck they're going to charge for the thing, because those are very expensive drives. Who the heck knows what the games are going to look like for PlayStation 3? So, a lot of questions. And Sony has no strategy for an online service."


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Star Trek Legacy: A New Frontier - Heading to Xbox 360?


According to a report in the latest issue of Game Informer, Mad Doc is currently producing a new Star Trek title, Star Trek Legacy: A New Frontier. According to the article, Bethesda Software will be releasing this action / strategy game which will feature a time warping, generation shifting storyline where the gamer will be able to control all five of the Captains from the TV franchise. Of course the game will feature all the classic bad guys, including Romulans, Klingons and even the Borg.

As stated in Game Informer, the game will be released on the Xbox 360 with the possiblity of a multiplayer functionality over Xbox Live. All of this is expected to be ready for release by September 2006. There has, as of this time, been no official announcement concerning this title, but we will keep you updated as new info becomes available.


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Microsoft Pledges To Protect Kids on Xbox Live


Microsoft has issued a statement confirming that the safety and security of Xbox Live users is "a top priority", and that it works closely with global law enforcement to ensure child safety.

The statement was issued following to reports that an adult Xbox Live user allegedly used the online gaming service to groom and molest a 14 year old boy.

"Safety and security, specifically child online safety, are a top priority for Microsoft, and we insure that Xbox Live is equipped with the tools that allow parents to monitor the activities of their children during online game play, including disabling voice communications," Microsoft said.

"Xbox Live is regulated by our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct which prohibit all illegal activities. We work closely with law enforcement around the world on child safety issues on the Internet and will provide any and all help to the authorities investigating this case."

Xbox 360's wide range of parental controls also allows parents to disable Live access entirely on specified profiles and limit access to games and DVDs based on particular ratings.


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New Zealand Takes An Xbox 360 Road Trip


The Xbox 360 Roadtrip tours New Zealand throughout March, showcasing the next-generation gaming console in hi-definition on the giant Xbox 360 Bus. The Bus stops off in 13 centres as it rolls across the country, with live demos, celebrity game-offs and giveaways, plus the chance to get up close and personal with Perfect Dark Zero heroine Joanna Dark - and that's just outside the Bus.


Inside the specially-constructed Xbox 360 Bus (R16), pre-registered VIPs get priority access to a grand tour of the incredible power of Xbox 360, as well as a chance for hands-on gameplay on hi-definition Samsung screens. Places on the Xbox 360 Roadtrip VIP list are strictly limited and work on a first-come, first-served pre-registration policy - gaming fans can sign up at www.xbox360roadtrip.co.nz.

A map on the website outlines the Xbox 360 Roadtrip route, and gamers can pre-register simply by clicking on the nexus ball next to the centre closest to them and entering their details. Microsoft product marketing manager Tom Hunt says: "We're so excited about Xbox 360 and the amazing line-up of games at launch, we figure there's only one way to kick it all off - a quintessential Kiwi Roadtrip.

"Kiwis love Xbox - New Zealand has been one of the world's most successful territories for Xbox, with more than 140,000 consoles selling to date. And because we know gaming fans don't just live in the main centres, we're touring the country in the giant Xbox 360 Bus, taking it to the streets to give more people the opportunity to get the Xbox 360 experience.

"The Xbox 360 Roadtrip also showcases the mind-blowing games available at launch. In addition to the incredible exclusive titles from Microsoft Game Studios, there's a huge line-up from other publishers - I'm picking EA Sports' Fight Night Round 3 to be a big hit.

"From Northland to the deep South, the Xbox 360 Roadtrip will be the most exciting console launch New Zealand has ever seen."


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Preorder Full Auto, Get Faceplate


I'm not sure what to think of the Full Auto demo that was packed in last month's Official Xbox Magazine. I'll withhold judgement until I get the final game in my hands. But at least to everyone else like me who's on the fence about buying the new game, there's an incentive to motivate us.

Sega will be offering a free Full Auto faceplate with the pre-order of its upcoming game. With normal faceplates coming in at $20 a pop, it may just be the right incentive to persuade a few gamers to shell out their hard-earned money for the title.

It it's as cool as the Call of Duty 2 faceplate, count me in. I can't wait for Halo 3 if Bungie and Microsoft decide they want to reveal a unique faceplate. Knowing them, though, I'll be paying for it, but it'll be worth it. Hopefully more companies will follow in this cool little trend.

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Medal of Honor: Airborne - Details Revealed


Electronic Arts today announced details regarding Medal of Honor: Airborne, the next iteration in its long-running WW2 first person shooter franchise.

According to the company, players will assume the role of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division, as he battles his way across war-torn Europe beginning with the 82nd's first combat deployment to Sicily during Operation Husky through the harrowing jump into Normandy prior to D-Day until the triumphant crossing of the Rhine into the heart of Nazi Germany itself.

Each of the game's missions will begin with a "fully interactive" parachute drop into enemy-held territory. EA states that the ability to choose your starting point for each mission "dramatically changes the way each mission plays out" as the player will "view the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot." Unlike previous games in the Medal of Honor series, players will have the ability to customize the various weapons they will have at their disposal. Furthermore, Medal of Honor: Airborne will feature a free-roaming environment and photorealistic characters to add to the "intensity" of the game.

As with previous games in the series, the Medal of Honor development team consulted with both military and historical experts in order get the most authentic feel for the game as possible. Consultants include Captain Dale Dye, who has served as the Military Technical Advisor for the last seven games in the franchise.

The game is tenatively scheduled to release for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 in Winter 2006.


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Splinter Cell: Double Agent Interview


Shacknews got a chance to speak with Daniel Roy, the associate producer for the Xbox360 version of Splinter Cell: Double Agent. They mainly speak about the storyline and multiplayer gameplay, not much new info there but enough worth a read.


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UK Gets Dead or Alive 4 for the Xbox 360 on the 27th


Microsoft today announced the eagerly anticipated fourth installation of the Dead or Alive series will be available in UK retailers from 27th January. Dead or Alive 4 is a true child of the next-generation, utilising all of Xbox 360's exceptional technological offerings and fantastic new features.

DOA4 offers the high level of fantastic game-play which has made the series so successful in the past. The fighting system has been completely revamped, now allowing even more strategy and mastery of your favourite characters. The brand new DOA countering system is the most challenging yet; it takes the game-play to a whole new level of sophistication, requiring precise timing and an intimate knowledge of your character's moves. Alongside the familiar cast, DOA4 introduces brand new characters to be discovered, complete with a variety of outfits and even hairstyles! The game also takes advantage of the Emmy award winning Xbox Live! service, offering huge-scale global online tournaments, detailed scoreboards, the ability to form new clans, and a new interactive lobby area featuring voice and text chat.

Xbox 360's superior graphics capabilities have enabled the developers at Tecmo to present intricate details, from the displacement of a single strand of hair as a character engages in action, to the course of an individual cherry blossom as it floats from the sky. Combined with the incredible high-definition 3-D visual detail, DOA4 also possesses a rich, in-depth storyline giving the players a chance to really put themselves at the centre of the captivating DOA universe.


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Blacklisted411 Blows Team Ice Fraud Wide Open?


For those of you that follow hacking news, or are involved in the community at all, you will be well familiar with Blacklisted411. For those of you not familiar with it, lets just say that it is a well repsected internet publication that deals with hacking issues and news, issued in a .pdf format. With all this Team Ice modchip controversy swirling, Blacklisted411 has done a little bit of digging, and came up with a ton of info on “Team Ice”.

According to Blacklisted411, Team Ice consists of 1 guy, Evan, who has supposedly sent samples of his modchip to various resellers to test and evaluate before sales commence. The only problem with this is, he owns all the sites that are supposedly “evaluating” his chip. So, Blacklisted411 has gone out and dug up his ebay account, pictures, website info and much more. So, According to the recent publication, this is all over 1 scammer with multiple domains, all trying to back up his story, while he scams people on ebay and attempts to make a quick buck. Lets hear your thoughts in the comments below.


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Star Trek: Legacy for the Xbox 360 - First Screens


The first 2 screenshots of Star Trek: Legacy have surfaced. This game spans the history of Star Trek, following the challenges facing the Starfleet from the founding days of Enterprise to the trials of the Captain Kirk's Star Trek crew to the bold unknown of Star Trek: The Next Generation.Gameplay campaigns will play out in all three timelines, with the Enterprise crew facing an entirely new enemy that has the power to travel through time. Also featured is multiplayer online for the game's complex and dynamic battles.

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The Outfit for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots


The Outfit delivers explosive third person WWII combat through an epic, story driven campaign, complete with the freedom of total destruction.The game allows players the option to choose from three playable squad leader personalities (or six in multiplayer), each with their own specific skills and abilities.Players will accumulate Field Units (FUs) and utilize it to call in Destruction on Demand, choosing between an extensive array of troops, weapons, vehicles and air strikes.

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Media Player 11 To Stream Video To Xbox 360?

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Paul just sent us a screenshot of the latest Windows Vista CTP build, because he found something interesting for our Xbox 360 users.

On the setup screen of Windows Media Player 11, you will see a Xbox 360 picture in the step of “Share your library”. Does this mean you can share your media collection on your PC with your Xbox 360, including all the WMAs, MP3s, WMVs, and even AVIs in DivX/XviD?

As we reported before, you need to go through a very complicated process to be able to watch your DivX collection on your Xbox 360. We hope all of the inconvenience can be eliminated by MP11 when it’s out. ;-)

Thanks to Paul for the email heads-up!



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Taiwan Developers Ready for 360


In anticipation of the Xbox 360 launch in Taiwan, developers there are beginning to commit to making games for the new system. According to an article in Digitimes, over ten developers are studying the feasibility of creating new content for the system.

XPEC Entertainment will be first to the market by launching the game “Spectral Force Chronicle,” first in Japan on April 28, according to the company. XPEC is currently the only Taiwanese company offering console games for the Xbox, PlayStation (PS), and Game Cube.

Fun Town will revise its existing “Ma-jiang” game, a traditional Chinese gambling game, for the Xbox 360 with a launch planned for the middle of this year. Softstar Entertainment will shift its PC games to the new game platform with the first one to be on the market at the end of 2006. Soft-World International plans to offer a MMORPG (massively multi-player on-line role-playing game) also at the end of this year. InterServ International is developing a new game specifically for the Xbox 360, with a launch slated for September 2007.



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Godfather Delayed for Xbox 360 and PSP



Yeah, I guess we'll have to wait a little bit longer to play some Godfather on our Xbox 360 and PSP systems. EA recently announced the second delay for the game in about a year, with IGN saying that the titles most likely will not come out until later this summer.

According to the article, EA did not reveal its reasons for delaying the title further, but the author believes it has more to do with dealing with the different architectures of the handheld gaming system and the next-gen Xbox.

And here I was, looking to relive the dead horse head in the bed scene. But all is not lost. Versions of the game for the Xbox, PS2 and PC are still on schedule for a March release -- sorry Gamecube freaks.




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Support Blog for Broken Xbox 360s


a, a blogger at 1up.com recently had the worst that an Xbox 360 can have happen to him or her: her 360 died. Yes, it died and there's nothing she could do to fix it. Enter Microsoft. Immediately after her unit stopped working, she contacted Microsoft and is now counting the days until she receives her unit in functioning condition on her blog. It is currently day two.

Gina, a hardcore video gamer with several Xboxes in her home and over 80 titles owned, had braved the elements on launch day to secure a unit, and she got worried when reports of Xbox 360 defects began ringing through the internet. Still, it had not happened to her.

"Then it happened. This Sunday I went downstairs to play, I hadn't had a chance to play in a week. I turned it on and logged in. I put in Call of Duty 2 and loaded my game. I got to a rural area and had a sniper rifle, I zoomed in on a bad guy in a building, getting ready to shoot and stop. The screen froze, I yelled for my fiance again and he came down. None of the buttons were working and the screen was stuck. He turned it off and back on and the 360 logo came up and then the screen went black. The 4 green lights that circle the power button weren't green. Three of them were red and the top right one was out." Even though she was able to turn it back on and have it functioning properly, when she popped Kameo in, all was lost again.

So if this is currently happening to you -- hopefully it isn't -- you can check out her plight as well and rest assured that you are not the only one suffering this terrible fate.


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Mini-Review of Demo FFXI Game


The kind folks over at Team Xbox, concerned that Final Fantasy XI would end up stinking the Xbox more than it would do good, got to working and reviewing the upcoming demo included in the latest issue of Official Xbox Magazine.

The mini-review highlights all the strong points of the title, as well as some of the things the author wishes could have been changed in order to make it a little more welcoming to the next-gen audience, but, overall, he maintains a positive opinion about the title.

"Yes, this demo is a pain to even get up and running, and so may be the final version. The graphics are old-school, the soundtrack is MIDI-tastic, and you’ll have to pull out your reading glasses for the oodles of small font text you’ll have to read. Basically, by Xbox 360 software standards, Final Fantasy XI is a bit behind the times. But guess what? This is the first MMORPG ever to grace an Xbox! And for that, the optimist in me says that things will get better by the time this game is done."

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New Video on Xbox Live Shows How to Set Up NetworkFor


all you people out there who only understand if pictures and video are involved, or if you're simply too lazy to pick up an instruction book, there is a video on Xbox Live that shows you the process to getting a home network up and running and working with the Xbox 360.

Though the video is not precise in scope at all, and doesn't go into the nitty gritty of networking, it is intended as a nice introduction to those who still don't understand all the complicated terms behind wireless networking products and what each does in a smooth network configuration. As most videos on Xbox Live, it is available in regular 480p and the bumped-up 720p.


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Team X-tender Launching New Line of Xbox 360 Faceplates


Team X-tender has announced that they are currently producing their new line of custom faceplates for the Xbox 360:The first product that we will be offering is the XCM 360 (faceplate) which will include the following 10 initial colors: Ocean blue, Equinox black, Woodland brown, Apple green, Ruby red, Crystal clear, Amethyst, Sky blue, Crystal lemon, Crystal pink. These will all be transluscent colored plastic, allowing us to see behind the faceplates. The released versions will include all of the flaps, springs, and IR cover you'd expect from a quality faceplate. Suggested Retail is $19.99US (the white one shown is a prototype and isn't for sale when the first batch become available. (within the next 2 weeks) (http://www.teamxtender.com/)


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Timeshift Character Details Revealed


Atari has released new details about the characters in it's upcoming Xbox 360 title Timeshift who will do their best to keep the timeline from being destroyed and protect life as we know it from being completely erased. There are also a few new high definition screen shots to prepare you for the future when Timeshift is released this Spring.


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Release Date - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion


According to CVG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion now has a release date, March 24, 2006. This is the date for both the PC and the Xbox360 version of the game. Check out our previous articles and screens


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Imation - Blu-ray & HD DVD Disc Development Complete


US company Imation has announced that they have completed the Blu-ray and HD DVD disc development, and will start to produce and sell the discs soon. The timing is perfect to the slated disc drives in the middle of 2006. The detailed release date and price is yet to be announced.

HD DVD standard is made up of:

* HD DVD-R 15GB (Single Layer) / 30GB (Double Layer)
* HD DVD-RW 15GB (Single Layer) / 30GB (Double Layer)

Blu-ray Disc standard is made up of:

* BD-R 25GB (Single Layer) / 50GB (Double Layer)
* BD-RE 25GB (Single Layer) / 50GB (Double Layer)

The company is also working on some coating for durability of the discs.



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Are You Excited About Street Fighter on Live?


How many of you are excited about the impending release of Street Fighter 2 Hyper Edition on Xbox Live Arcade? If you're like me, you're pretty stoked about the idea of getting back to the good ol' days of arcade playing, when you could find some fierce competition.

Not everyone is excited about the game, though. And that includes Andrew Park, a writer at Gamespot who argues that the release is simply a rehash. Gasp! He challenges the idea that the game will appeal to everyone who liked it in the past.

According to Mr. Park, "Even after all these years, Street Fighter is getting dredged up yet again, in a fee-based format. This isn't an issue for most hardcore fighting-game enthusiasts, who will gladly pony up and will just as enthusiastically make snobby, disparaging remarks about anyone who doesn't think this is the greatest development ever. Though I'm a fighting-game enthusiast myself, I'm not so sure I agree with this."

Is Mr. Park missing the entire point to Xbox Live Arcade in providing older quality titles, or is he really on to something when he says he would like to see new games that don't rely on old formulas and cliches?


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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter - New Screenshots

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In 2013, the U.S. Army will implement the Integrated Warfighter System evolving what we know as the modern soldier. IWS combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices and enhanced survivability into one fully integrated combat system. The IWS program has been developed to meet these new threats head on. Now, it can be tested on the battlefield.

Embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe. Amongst the major new features added to this edition is the new Cross-Cam eye-piece communication device, utilizing the power of the Xbox 360 to deliver constent and complete battlefield awareness.



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Xbox Live Facing A Major Update?


Xbox Live has been the greatest online gaming service since its launch. Xbox 360 has taken the advantage of it by combining it with more functions and features. However, it seems Microsoft will be doing much more on it. According to internet reports from Norwegian website IT Avisen, Microsoft has been working on a major Xbox Live update, including bug fixes, tweaks and etc. Functions such as background downloading, webcams support, is said to be added in this update.


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Prey for the Xbox 360 - Weekly Development Update #2


The “Prey Weekly Development Update” Number 2 has been posted over at the 3D Realms website. This week, they cover the upcoming press tour, some updates on programming, level design and they touch on the art. They also give a little bit of information on the mulitplayer aspect of Prey which they will be promoting at the press tour. All in all, there is a lot of information that will give you a good idea of where the game is at and what the game holds for us.


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Full Auto for the Xbox 360 - Preview


Game Cloud has gotten their hands on a beta copy of Full Auto for the Xbox 360, and written up a preview. Aside from some framerate and collision issues, GC was very happy with the way the game is shaping up. If the last couple problems can be sorted out before launch, this game is going to be an addictive and fun title:

Overall our time with Full Auto was tons of fun and we think it’s shaping up to be exactly what Pseudo and Sega hope it will be; an addictive car combat game that looks great, plays fast and should keep people entertained for hours. We hope the final version lives up to the beta’s promise when it is released for the Xbox 360 on Feb. 14. Again, you can download a demo of Full Auto for free via Xbox Live on Jan. 25 to get a very small taste of the full version. (http://www.gamecloud.com/article.php?article_id=3120)


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Microsoft to Halt Backwards Compatibility Until March or April


According to activexbox, Microsoft has stated that there will be a halt on any further backwards compatibility additions until at least March or April. This comes as a big disappointment to all those who were anxiously watching some of the upcoming Xbox titles such as Black.

We've been informed today that there are going to be no more Backward Compatibility updates released for the Xbox 360 until March at the earliest. Microsoft's David Reid has stated that the team who do the BC work are on holiday throughout January and will start work on priority titles when they return. But from what it sounds like, there will be only a few more updates released through 2006.

This will come as a disappointment to many new Xbox 360 users, not only because the lack of new 360 titles but also any new plain Xbox titles they may like the look of (Black for example) will not work on their shiny new 360. It is no wonder less Xbox games are being sold now.

[ajax]

Quero aqui agradecer publicamente o excelente trabalho que o POFXXX tem realizado nesta thread. Nas últimas semanas que apenas leio esta thread e julgo estar par da novidades sobre a XBOX369.

Obrigado e continua!

[_Rock_]

Quero aqui agradecer publicamente o excelente trabalho que o POFXXX tem realizado nesta thread. Nas últimas semanas que apenas leio esta thread e julgo estar par da novidades sobre a XBOX369.

Obrigado e continua!
Concordo! :)
Acho que esta thread até devia ficar em sticky ;)
Abraço

[Karski]

Não querendo estar a desfazer o trabalho do POFXXX mas qual é realmente o objectivo desta thread?

Meter as noticias que um gajo le nos outros sites? Ainda se fosse para discutirmos algo sobre a X360 podia ser que isto tivesse algum objectivo mas isto assim é simplesmente fazer copy paste das noticias que se lêm em outros sites.

[freakdahouse]

Eu acho bem, falando por mim, já estou farto de andar em forums de xbox á procura de algo util no meio de 500 threads do tipo "where to find xbo360", "i'm bored with xbox360", etc etc...lixo. Por isso apoio o trabalho aqui do POFXXX.

[pofxxx]

Não querendo estar a desfazer o trabalho do POFXXX mas qual é realmente o objectivo desta thread?

Meter as noticias que um gajo le nos outros sites? Ainda se fosse para discutirmos algo sobre a X360 podia ser que isto tivesse algum objectivo mas isto assim é simplesmente fazer copy paste das noticias que se lêm em outros sites.

Para saber onde procurar noticias e para comentar,em vez de estares com esses comentários faz comentários das notícias e não é só copy paste e não demorara so 5min só as de ontem foi mais de 30 min, faço por gosto podes ver nos outros sites mas se queres alguma com mais de 15 dias tens de andar a procura isso demorar mais aos menos 5min, se fores pelo google se não demoras mais tempo, off-topic com o comentário, porque não fazes tb isto? Não demorar 5min a fazer.

Obrigado a todos os outros

PS: comentem as notícias

[ajax]

Não querendo estar a desfazer o trabalho do POFXXX mas qual é realmente o objectivo desta thread?

Meter as noticias que um gajo le nos outros sites? Ainda se fosse para discutirmos algo sobre a X360 podia ser que isto tivesse algum objectivo mas isto assim é simplesmente fazer copy paste das noticias que se lêm em outros sites.

Se calhar o objectivo desta thread é reunir as notícias sobrea XBOX 360. Pelo menos é o que parece indicar o título da mesma. Vantagens? Em vez de perder tempo a "procurar-las" aproveito o excelente trabalho do POFXXX e poupo tempo. Por outro lado sempre que achar oportuno não deixarei de comentá-las. Todos ganham. O POFXXX porque realiza um trabalho que gosta e vê reconhecido o seu esforço, nós porque poupamos tempo, no fundo é como esta thread fosse o Diário das Notícias XBOX360 finalmente ganha também a Techzone via publicidade.

[pofxxx]

Top 10 Most Downloaded Xbox Live Arcade Games


IGN has posted a list of the top 10 most popular Xbox Live downloads last month. It should come as no suprise that Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is topping the list, as it has recived widespread praise throughout the gaming community. Without further delay, here is the list:

1. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
2. Gauntlet
3. Smash TV
4. Bejeweled II
5. Zuma
6. Bankshot Billiards
7. Outpost Kaloki
8. Mutant Storm Reloaded
9. Joust
10. Wik: Fable of Souls


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Xbox 360 Still Selling at a Premium Price


Microsoft's Xbox 360 still commands a premium price tag two months into the retail channel. Online retailers like Amazon.com and Walmart.com have seen stock trickle back into inventory and have been sold in premium cost bundles.

Walmart.com's recent Customer Choice Bundle with Hard Drive that includes an Xbox 360 premium edition, extras and six games at $838.52 is sold out at the online division. Amazon.com's Xbox 360 bundles, which range from around $700 - $1000, have also reappeared and quickly sold out to customers.

The Xbox 360 remains in limited availability in most retail locations. Analysts blame production problems that may involve any of the 1,700 parts required to assemble one unit.



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Spectral Forces 3: Innocent Rage for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots


Innocent Rage, like the previous PS2 Spectral Force titles, takes place in fantasy world of Neverland, detailing the First Neverland War. You play as a young soldier in a mercenary group that's not affiliated with any particular government, instead opting to take on jobs from any of the 10 countries that divide Neverland. The game presents the Neverland story from a new perspective.Playing as this young mercenary, you get to make decisions about which jobs you'd like to undertake. Based on your performance, you can actually effect the power of the country that hired you. Eventually, you'll earn a name for your prowess as a mercenary and will be entrusted with more advanced missions, such as raiding a castle.

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Tomb Raider: Legend for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots


Crystal Dynamics exploit the power of the Xbox 360 with its newly created graphics system for Tomb Raider: Legend.

With support for real-time per pixel lighting, shadows and normal-mapping among other improvements, the Tomb Raider world has never been as lifelike.

Gamers will be dazzled with hardcore adventure and exploration as well as organic environment and physics-based puzzles within an incredibly detailed world. Bringing to life a new sense of awe and wonderment in stunning and immersive environments, the Xbox 360 demonstrates Lara's intricately animated expressions, fluid movement and realistic abilities, equipped, of course, with state of the art gear and weaponry.

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Rumble Roses Double X - Release Date Announced


Konami has announced the release date of Rumble Roses Double X. The game will be on sale on March 30, price 7,329 JPY ($62.6 USD). CERO (“Computer Entertainment Rating Organization” in Japan) rating is set to be for 18 years old or higher.Featuring over 20 female characters, Rumble Roses XX is a "graphically stunning" wrestling title featuring a wide range of throws, counter-moves and pin-downs. Each character has a distinct personality, from Cow-Girl Dixie through to schoolgirl Reiko and wicked nurse Anesthesia. In addition to the staple throws, slaps and pins of the wrestling genre, each girl has specific attacks linked to their overt personalities and can also string together a number of moves to create formidable combinations. In keeping with the glitzy showcase nature of the game, the girls also have taunt moves to rile their opponents and to get the crowd going.


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Tech Update: MemCard Drivers, bf Packer, Raw Dumps, DVD Auth. Encrypted


o let's start with the hotswap method. I think everyone here already knows that the TOC of the original game is a fake one, so you have to load a big DVD (data or movie, more than 8Go) in your drive, then stop it (my software has a function for that), and replace by the game you want to backup.
Now the DVD drive thinks that you have a big DVD loaded, so it let you access all the Xbox DVD sectors (nearly 4000000). But because your hotswap DVD is larger than the Xbox DVD, you have to find the difference between the two DVD, to compensate the shift of the second layer (layer1).

The software has a function to find the shift, it's called 'Hotswap/Find magic number'. To do that, the software use some 'bench marks' on layer0 and layer1. These bench marks are already known by the software, and stored in a little text file (provided with the software). So for now you have to use a known game to find the magic number. When you have it, you can replace in the drive the known game by an unknown one. And if you want the software to add the unknown game to thje database, you just have to clic on 'Hotswap/Add game to database' and choose a name for the game.

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=481609



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[Karski]

Para saber onde procurar noticias e para comentar,em vez de estares com esses comentários faz comentários das notícias e não é só copy paste e não demorara so 5min só as de ontem foi mais de 30 min, faço por gosto podes ver nos outros sites mas se queres alguma com mais de 15 dias tens de andar a procura isso demorar mais aos menos 5min, se fores pelo google se não demoras mais tempo, off-topic com o comentário, porque não fazes tb isto? Não demorar 5min a fazer.

Obrigado a todos os outros

PS: comentem as notícias

Ok em vez de estar com os meus comentários meto aqui o site http://xbox360.qj.net e faço paste das mesmas notícias que tu metes e não demoro 30 mins... E sim posso pesquisar ali as notícias todas de à 15 dias atrás.
Quanto ao facto de não fazer o que tu fazes é simplesmente pelo facto de que já existem locais onde se apresentam a mesma informação que tu metes aqui. Além do mais que eu saiba isto é um fórum, e um fórum é um local para se discutirem ideias e não um local para encher com notícias vindas de outros locais. Se assim fosse tinhas uma portal techzonept.com e um fórum associado ao portal...

[pofxxx]

Ok em vez de estar com os meus comentários meto aqui o site http://xbox360.qj.net e faço paste das mesmas notícias que tu metes e não demoro 30 mins... E sim posso pesquisar ali as notícias todas de à 15 dias atrás.
Quanto ao facto de não fazer o que tu fazes é simplesmente pelo facto de que já existem locais onde se apresentam a mesma informação que tu metes aqui. Além do mais que eu saiba isto é um fórum, e um fórum é um local para se discutirem ideias e não um local para encher com notícias vindas de outros locais. Se assim fosse tinhas uma portal techzonept.com e um fórum associado ao portal...

Para tua informação maior parte das notícias são tiradas de pelos menos 8 sites:
http://www.xbox-scene.com/
http://www.360insider.net/
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/
http://forums.xbox.com/
http://www.ggmania.com/
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/index.html
http://xbox360.ign.com/
http://xbox360.qj.net/

Sim um fórum é para discutir ideias novidades ect.
E não achas fixe vir a techzone e veres as novidades da consola já que existe um sub fórum da mesma? Em vez de estar com criticas podias era comentar as noticias não? O administrador do sub fórum não me disse nada e tu estas com bocas!!!

[pofxxx]

Coming not so soon to a 360 near you…


Well, we’ll have another World War 2 FPS for the 360, this time from EA and tentatively set for Q4 06 release… Medal of Honor: Airborne. This time we’ll be out with the 82nd and have some interesting options, including non-linear play, full airborne drops, and the promise of historically accurate details. As a history buff, and having spent quite a bit of time studying the 82nd’s history, I’m definitely interested in seeing how this game develops.

Also announced is a new Star Trek title, Star Trek: Legacy, in development with a projected release in Q4 06 as well… I’m not a huge Trek fan, but the description I read stated the game would incorporate long timelines including all the major series, fleet commands, and large multiplayer options. Let’s hope this doesn’t turn out to be a captain’s log…

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4 new XBLA games coming soon?


During his CES speech, Peter Moore announced there were more games coming to the XBLA by March, dropping a couple names like Street Fighter II, Texas Hold 'Em, and Marble Blast Ultra. Well, don't look now, but the official Xbox Live Arcade website has now added 4 new titles, including the aforementioned marbley one. Newcomers include:

* Crystal Quest: The 1987 classic is back. This updated and enhanced version allows you to pilot your ship through 60 waves, collect crystals, and evade baddies.
* Marble Blast Ultra: ...navigate your marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, or go head-to-head in ultra blast multiplayer mode, racing to collect gems to see who ultimately wins all the marbles.
* Feeding Frenzy: Eat anything that's smaller than you and swim clear of everything else. The more you eat, the bigger you get, and the bigger you get, the closer you come to taking on the fearsome Shark King.
* Astropop: Match four bricks, use combos and powerups to score big points! Two different gameplay modes, coupled with 33 challenging bonus rounds, offers hours of extraordinary replay value for players of all ages.

I don't see any of them showing up in the Marketplace yet, but how far off could they be if the websites are up already?

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Rumble Roses XX further exposed


Revealing reports from Japan give more details on Konami's girlish grappler; numerous costumes will be available online.

Just recently, Konami announced the Japanese release date for Rumble Roses XX, the Xbox 360 game featuring fit, fighting femmes. As the March 30 release date approaches for the wrestling game, more information on the game has trickled out.

According to reports from retail sources in Japan, Rumble Roses XX will feature dozens of characters, 30 swimsuits, and 40 miscellaneous costumes. What's more, Konami is planning to release additional costumes that can be downloaded from Xbox Live.

Konami has also added more entrance animations for the wrestlers, packing in about an hour's worth of wrestlers making their way to the ring. New stages in the game include outdoor areas, such as a skyscraper, beach, pool, and Death Valley. There's also a street stage, which plays like a fighting game and doubles as a tutorial, allowing two combatants to duke it out outside the confines of a wrestling ring.

By connecting to Xbox Live, players will be able to compete with other players in tag-team matches. In addition, there's a customization mode where players can change the look of their character by tinkering with elements such as their body measurements and costumes.

Rumble Roses XX will also feature a Queen's Match mode, where the characters fight in swimsuits and face penalties if they lose. Players can also take screenshots during the match and upload them online.

Konami has not yet announced a release date for Rumble Roses XX in the U

Fonte (www.gamespot.com/news/6142775.html)


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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Update


It seems the Xbox 360 version of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is to receive a complete overhaul, instead of the straightforward port many had expected. Eurogamer were recently meet up with the guys at EA and were able to play the latest build for 30 minutes.

EA noted that because the animation systemes used between the PC and Xbox 360 version are completely different, it would have been near impossible to simply port it over. Don\'t worry though, the Xbox 360 version is going to have many improvements over the PC version. Not only will the graphics be designed to take advantage of the Xbox 360\'s power, every conceivable item on your player\'s body will be individually modelled and animated.

Also worth mention is the medals to advance your rank would not be available online and offline. Look out for this killer title in March, it has already taken the PC gaming market by storm and will probably do the same to the Xbox 360. Call of Duty 2\'s days may be numbered as king of the 360 shooters.

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Google Maps On Xbox 360


Google maps is one of the coolest things around of the moment, miles better than any of the competition. Someone has put together a solution that combines the Google Maps API (the thing that makes it all work) and Windows Media Centre Edition.

The idea is you stream from your Windows Media Centre PC with the Media Centre Extender and voila, Google Maps on your Xbox 360.

Useless in many ways, but still very cool.

Fontehttp://www.jakeludington.com/media_center_pc/20060122_google_maps_for_windows_media_center.html



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MotoGP 2006 3D Image


Planet Xbox 360 has scooped a virtual 3D image showing off a Honda bike in all its glory. This game looks crazy good and is definately going to be one we follow very closely in the final sprint towards its tentative March release.

You can start drooling.

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PDZ Dark Agent Guide


Finishing PDZ on dark agent can be tough, not only due to the lack of in-game saves but you first must unlock it. It seems help is at hand though as videos of all 13 mission are obtainable for your viewing pleasure.

The videos are all well done and have been edited to provide useful tips at key points in the mission. Despite showing the dark agent setting they will prove useful for anyone struggling with the game. A multi-player video is availble although this seems more of showcase for the guys killing streaks.

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Insert DoA4 big stick joke here; arcade stick reviewed


Like fighting games but miss the feel of a real, authentic arcade joystick, complete with 6 perfectly arranged face buttons, and an 8-way joystick with just the right amount of audible "click"? For $60 you can get Hori's officially licensed arcade stick for Dead or Alive 4. How do we know it's just for Dead or Alive 4? Cause it says so right on it!

Of course, the controller can be used with other titles, although DoA4 will recognize if you're using it and adjust the controls accordingly. With support for the Xbox 360 headset and a USB connection, it seems like an ideal way to get your classic arcade game on. Xbox Solution is unequivocal in their praise, gushing, "This has to be the best overall arcade stick I have ever bought. The only one that comes close to it is my Neo Geo arcade stick and that was a lot more expensive. No fighting fan will complain that the stick is not centered or that the buttons don’t respond right away. Hori has made the perfect stick for the best fighting game to come to a console."

I'm imagining that a more popular use for this stick isn't going to be Dead or Alive 4 so much as it will be Street Fighter II. Hopefully SFII will be cheap enough to make that $60 price tag a little less bothersome.

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Xbox 360 Prepares for African Debut


With Microsoft still struggling to provide enough units of its next-gen system to American and European gamers, it simultaneously prepares to launch in other markets. Huh? Yes, an Australian launch is well underway, and Microsoft is eyeing the South African market as its next launch ground.

An article in My Broadband looks into the possibility of the Xbox 360 launching very soon in Africa, with the higher-ups at Microsoft looking at all the circumstances revolving around launching in that country. According to the article, representatives of Microsoft wait on an official nod from the main headquarters to go forward.

We are in the process of evaluating a number of things, including market economics, distributorships and loyalty to Microsoft products," she says. "SA is ready for another console game after the market has been dominated by one supplier [Sony] for the past seven years," White says. "Timing will also be critical, because we will have to factor in when our main competitor would introduce its newer versions."

We'll watch to see how this global strategy continues to work out.

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Revisiting the DVD-9 Limitations on the 360


When the 360 was announced, and later as it was launched, gamers everywhere have wondered whether or not Microsoft made the right choice in not including a next-gen drive such as HD-DVD to allow for more space to accommodate the more complex gaming experiences promised on the 360.

While there has been much argument on the matter, Games First takes a look at the issue and dives head-in to try to answer the question on everyone's minds: Will we run into a speed block later on?

The short answer is no. The authors argue that most 360 games today take up about half of the space available on a DVD-9 disc, and games with complex environments don't necessarily hog gigabytes of information. They study the increase that Xbox 1 games had over the life of the system, and make some strange findings.

We find that there is often a misconception about how big an Xbox 360 or Xbox title really is. For example, people often assume that Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind has a large filesize since it contains an extremely large gaming environment. However, Morrowind is actually one of the smallest games on the Xbox, only 900 megabytes big.

Take the screenshot above as an example. Azurik and Far Cry. There is a world of difference, and it seems that Far Cry WOULD require more data, but it turns out Far Cry is only 500 megabytes larger, not a giant leap. Be sure to check out the article. It's a good read.

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360 to Get Japanese RPG


The Xbox 360 has been performing poorly in terms of overall sales in Japan, with a hesitant consumer market yet to fully embrace the new system. One of the likeliest reasons that the machine didn't fly off the shelves was its poor launch titles (by Japanese standards).

Without a game to truly reach out to the Japanese, the 360 has struggled. Microsoft hopes to turn that around, as it prepares for the release of a Japanese RPG that is, according to IGN, based on one of the most popular games in that country.

The title probably won't make it to America, but we're sure gamers in Japan are excited about it. The Xbox 360 will get its second Japanese RPG on 3/23 in the form of Tengai Makyo Ziria. Unlike the recently released Enchant Arm, this title isn't original. It's actually a remake of a classic PC Engine CD RPG, a game that ranks among the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest titles as one of Japan's most favorite games of all time.

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1,000 Demo Units for Australian Gamers


Australian gamers will soon be able to test drive the new Xbox 360, with Microsoft distributing 1000 demo consoles to retailers across the nation in February.

While Microsoft hasn't finalised which stores will be receiving 360 demo units, it has confirmed which next-gen titles will be on show. Game titles for the demonstration units will include Project Gotham Racing 3, Kameo: Elements of Power, Peter Jackson's King Kong The Official Game of the Movie, and NBA Live 06. A large selection of video game trailers will also be shown on high definition Samsung plasma television screens.

Two versions of the console will be sold in Australia, which at this stage is set for a 2 March launch. The Xbox 360 Core System, which comes with a console, composite AV cable and wired controller, will retail for AU$499.95. The upgrade Xbox 360 bundle, which includes the console, 20GB hard drive, media remote, wireless controller, component cable and Ethernet cable, will retail for AU$649.95.

Fontehttp://cnet.com.au/games/xbox/0,39029621,40059741,00.htm



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[_zZz_]

eu apoio esta ideia..nao tenho tempo para acompanhar mts sites, e aqui fico com a papinha toda feita :)

[pofxxx]

wxRipper v1.2 and wx360 v1.6


I just released a big update of my tools, you will now be able to find the 'magic number' immediatly, without having to scan an unknown Xbox 360 DVD.
So there's no longer a difference between known and unknown games, they will all be detected/dumped the same way.

The advantage of this method is that you will be able to use wx360 directly to open the content of the DVD without having to dump it first. After doing the hot-swap you'll just have to open wx360, select the DVD-drive and click the DVD icon.
wxRipper will thus have a feature to find the 'magic number' immediately, without scanning the Xbox 360 DVD. The features related to dumping did not change.

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XCM360 Faceplate "Ocean Blue" Revealed and Case Concepts Considered


As you can see, the picture above is the first photo released of a production color for the new TeamXtender.com's XCM360 Faceplate line. It's a thing of beauty. More interestingly, They sent me a collection of photos. Nay, make that concept renders/ideas for the Full 360 Case they are making.

Concept "X", Concept "Square"

It's pretty clear that TeamXtender is watching and listening to the members of the scene, and some designs are definitely scene inspired. Trying out ideas for Window designs from the looks of it. Probably looking for more feedback, so if you have any, post in the forum thread that follows. I'm eager to see these come to market in one form or another. I'm sure many of you are too.

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Tb quero uma

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Ghost Recon preview - coming along nicely


I’m sure you all remember how everyone had been disappointed by the really bad version of GRAW that was presented at X05. Low resolution textures, bad framerate, aliasing, bugs everywhere, there wasn’t much good to say for this game except a few good ideas. Well a bit more than 3 months GRAW is back and can boast to be the most impressive game I’ve seen running on a Xbox 360. Yes, it’s that good!

Being one (of the few, apparently) that has been looking forward to this game since the beginning, it looks like things are only getting better. I never spent much time with the past Ghost Recon games, but for whatever reason this one has really captured my interest. Keep your eyes on this one!

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Japanese celeb promotes Kameo, succeeds


In an effort to boost the awareness of Rare’s quirky 360 platformer, which is just over the horizon for Japanese gamers next month, Microsoft hired out TV actress Kaori Manabe during an encouraging press conference last Thursday. Taking advantage of a huge 5.1 surround sound and big-screen setup at a local movie theater, guests had the opportunity to witness the celebrity pick up the controller in a fit of competition to see how many monsters she could take out in 90 seconds.

She killed 22. In any case, she seemed to enjoy herself: "It's fun and I can't stop playing," she said with obligation sincerity.

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False alarm: back-compat still on track


Apparently the post from ActiveXbox that's been getting linked all over the web -- even here -- was a little short on details. They wrote that Microsoft's David Reid "[had] stated that the team who [did] the BC work are on holiday throughout January and will start work on priority titles when they return."

The Xbox team's Cesar Menendez clears the confusion up for us saying, "The Backwards Compatibility team is still working on adding your title to the list. Just because David Reid said (back in December?!) that they were going on vacation, doesn’t mean that all BC efforts have been halted."

The back in December comment refers to the Major Nelson podcast that the information was gleaned, inaccurately, from. In it David Reid said, "...right now, I’ve got a lot of guys going home on vacation, and you’re not going to see another [update] in December.%uFFFD We are looking at the spring, for those top games that we want to get up there, and you’re going to see more of this happening in the future.”

We've learned our lesson Cesar, scout's honor! Now, could you tell us when the next update is gonna be?

Fonte: http://blogs.msdn.com/xbox/archive/2006/01/24/516555.aspx


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Full Auto demo gonna drop this Wednesday


GameSHOUT is reporting that Sega's gun-infused racing game, Full Auto, will be exploding onto the Xbox Live Marketplace this Wednesday, January 25th. This will be the second title following Fight Night Round 3 to hit the Marketplace before retail stores; the full version of Full Auto is scheduled to hit retailers on February 14th.

Fonte: xbox oficial site

tb quero :)


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XBMC versus XBOX 360 and MCE


XboxSpace has an interesting, if cursory, comparison of the open-source media player for the original Xbox, the Xbox Media Center (XBMC), and the Xbox 360's Media Center extender functionality. The feature list on XBMC is monstrous, supporting many of the most popular codecs, streaming from SMB volumes, iTunes streaming, and more. The major shortcomings are that it requires a modded Xbox to run and additional storage capacities are strongly recommended.

The Xbox 360's functionality on the other hand is notably sparse in comparison, featuring limited codec support, video streaming only from MCE, and a similarly small 13GB hard drive. They conclude, "In sheer terms of Media Center functionality, XMBC is superior to the 360 in every respect. It is an application that you have to use to understand just how good it is."

What is upsetting is that this functionality far surpasses Microsoft's own, but they refuse to allow even trivial concessions like DivX support. Let's hope future Dashboard updates, and maybe even Vista, expand the feature set.

Fonte: http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/


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[_zZz_]

o que é isto?

wxRipper v1.2 and wx360 v1.6

e realmente, ´para ser mesmo media center, ate dava jeito um chipzito..

[pofxxx]

> Gael360 released a new version of his tools to dump Xbox 360 discs with a PC DVD-drive using an hot-swap method (means you'll have to open your drive - see previous news). This is a translation from french to english of what he said on the gueux forums about the new release:

Acho q para ripar os jogos (swap)sabes q a consola utiliza um codigo q vem nos jogos , em relação ao chip´s temos de esperar mas prefiro o softmod :x2:

Para media center já tens varias opções já podes ver filmes dvix (http://www.mperfect.net/mceDivX360/), mas tens de ter o win media center no pc

[pofxxx]

The Xbox 360 GPU - Interview with B. Feldstein ATI VP Engineering



Microsoft revealed that the Xbox 360 will feature a custom ATI graphics processor that clocks in at a blistering 500 MHz, with 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines and 10 MB of embedded RAM. Do all those numbers mean nothing to you? Don't worry.
We had the chance to interview Bob Feldstein, Vice President of Engineering, ATI Technologies, Inc., to learn more about the development and power of the Xenos GPU.

* TeamXbox: Before we continue, we never had the chance to clarify the correct name of the Xbox 360 GPU. Some call it Xenos, others C1. Sometimes it was known as R500. But the rumor was that ATI wanted to avoid that codename because it could make the Xbox 360 GPU look less powerful than ATI's R520 PC part. So, what is the Xbox 360 GPU codename?
* Bob Feldstein: The Xbox GPU had nothing whatsoever to do with the PC products. R500 was never an internal name for the Xbox. Internally we called the GPU, interchangeably, C1 and Xenos. C1 was a code name defined before we had the contract, Xenos was the project name after the contract was won - but C1 stuck in everyone's minds. Once we started calling it C1, it was hard to change.

* TeamXbox: The interface to the system's memory is 128-bit. Isn't this a bottleneck considering the bandwidth-intensive tasks performed in the GPU? Why was a 128-bit bus selected when PC parts already implement 256-bit buses in their high-end editions?
* Bob Feldstein: Excellent question because it gets to the heart of what is right in the system design. We have a great deal of internal memory in the daughter die referred to above. We actually use this memory as our back buffer. In addition, all anti-aliasing resolves, Z-Buffering and Alpha Blending occur within this internal memory. This means our highest bandwidth clients (Z, Alpha and FSAA) occur internally to the chip and don't need to access main memory. This makes the 128 bit interface to system memory, and the ensuing bandwidth, more than enough for our needs because we are offloading the bandwidth hogs to internal memory.

* TeamXbox: When the Xbox 360 GPU features were unveiled, Nvidia expressed doubts about unified shader architecture, particularly about its performance. Do you think Nvidia's comments are due to no Nvidia part, not even the RSX, having a unified shader architecture yet?
* Bob Feldstein: Oh yes. Very much so.

teamxbox.com



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Microsoft Reponds to Original Xbox Distribution Stop



We just heard back from Microsoft about the rumor that the company has stopped manufacturing the original console [note x-s: or "distributing" as I think MS stopped making the original Xbox long time ago].
In a nutshell, their official response is that they do not provide details on manfacturing for their console. Here's the longer version, which sorta dances around the question.

"Our plans for the Xbox version 1 platform remain unchanged from what we discussed last year at E3. We expect to continue to sell Xbox V1 consoles well into CY2006. We have more than 800 Xbox games in the portfolio today with many more being added in the coming years. Xbox V1 is a great value for consumers and we expect to continue to see good demand for the platform in CY2006. We don't provide details on our console manufacturing plans for either the Xbox version 1 or the Xbox 360."

kotaku.com


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Screenshot roundup: Chromehound



Here's a small update that Armored Core fans and other war machine-crazed gamers will appreciate. Thirty new screenshots of Chromehound, FROM Software's mech title, have been released. But instead of "mechs" per se, they are fire powered "hounds" (if it's big, tall and shoots stuff, I don't care what they call 'em).

Don't forget the 12-person multiplayer campaigns over Xbox Live either. This is definitely worth looking forward to.
http://xbox360.qj.net/2006/01/chromehounds-for-xbox-360-30-new.html


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New titles coming from 3000 AD



The same guys that brought you the Battlecruiser and Universal Combat series have followed suit and announced two action titles for the Xbox 360. One of the games is Hostile Intent - Planetfall, a much more simpler action title than those features found in the previously mentioned series. You should expect much more expansive environments and "space and planetary excursions; first person and vehicular combat as well as a skill based progress system (e.g. from pilot to commander) through a revised campaign system."

A new property is in the works as well entitled KnightBlade - Line Of Defense. Being held in the vast darkness of space and other planetary surfaces, this title includes a first-person perspective and aerial/vehicular combat. These two games are a good bit away, but hopefully we'll hear more about them in the near future.

http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/nid/1553/2144/



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Joystiq interviews Peter Moore



The problem with interviewing somebody like Peter Moore, and the reason he does so many interviews, is precisely because his jobs it to stay on point and focus his responses. Some of the comments on my post about Dan Hsu's interview lauded his efforts to hold truth to power, and I certainly don't begrudge him that tactic. I might not agree that it was a "shot across the bow" so much as a gnat in the face, and question the presentation of the interview, but I am hopeful that more interviews succeed in pinning down the circuitous marketing-speak the video game industry excels at.

Joystiq's interview with Peter Moore at CES finally went up yesterday; though not intentionally confrontational, it manages to be direct and effective, and they walked away with some notable statements from Moore:

[Sales have] been almost exclusively for the Premium SKU for the Xbox 360. We predicted that and put retail levels in accordingly.

I mean, first of all, Sony’s a great company. They’ve come off two spectacular generations of consoles. You never underestimate the power of your competition. The only thing you can do, the only thing you can control, is your ability to execute flawlessly with your own product...

You don’t think they’re not going to sell out of PlayStation 3s, do you? You think that if I could create a piece of IP so that PlayStation 3s would arrive at Best Buy and they’d sit on the shelves? Come on, it’s not going to happen.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/23/joystiq-interview-peter-moore-ces/



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Microsoft to update Xbox 360 dashboard



According to a source close to Microsoft, the problems that are currently being experienced on the Xbox 360 dashboard will be fixed shortly.

The dashboard has a few minor problems, but annoying nevertheless. The screen freezes regularly on PGR3 when you try and access the dashboard, leading to the re-setting of the console. Other complaints include consoles crashing and the overall navigation of the dashboard.

The update will include the following:

1) Fixes for lockups in Xbox 360 games.
2) Additional functionality to the Dashboard.
3) Camera support for the Dashboard so that you can use your webcam.


http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=4480


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[pofxxx]

ainda dissem que a consola e cara

Radeon equivalent to Xbox 360 over $500


Pundits predicted the next-generation of consoles, specifically the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, would maintain graphical supremacy for at least several years before their PC equivalents arrived on the scene. Of course that wasn't going to happen: specs of the unreleased ATI Radeon x1900 XTX indicate it's very similar to the ATI XENOS GPU found in the Xbox 360.

Both Hard OCP and Tech Reports report that the x1900 XTX sports 48 pixel pipelines, a 650 Mhz processor, and 512MB of 1.5GHz RAM. The Xbox 360 also has 48 pipelines, a 500MHz processor, and 512MB of 700MHz RAM. It looks like ATI may have just one upped the custom GPU design they just sold to Microsoft.

The problem with computer games tends to be that only a couple games even try to take advantage of monster cards like this one; most of them go for the lowest common denominator, opting to build an engine that is scalable enough to look great on all manner of systems.

Here's the real kicker: the x1900 XTX commands a whopping $500 plus! For that price, you could get an Xbox 360 and have enough left over for a game and a Live membership!

[blastarr]

É só para dizer que o update do dashboard da Xbox 360, citado mais acima, já tem data:

Amanhã (http://www.hardocp.com/news.html?news=MTY2NDMsSmFudWFyeSAgLDIwMDY=)

[pofxxx]

Xbox 360 Advertised with Hummer in UK



SANGER_A2 sent us 2 pictures of how Microsoft is advertising the Xbox 360 with a Hummer outside the Southampton University Union (UK) earlier this month. He also told us it was pretty popular with the students and that they had to power it from the mains using a long cable!


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hummer/16012006xs.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hummer/16012006_001_xs.jpg

Fonte (http://www.xbox-scene.com)




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Team Xtender XCM 360 Full Case Design Contest



Hi guys, welcome to Team X-tender's XCM 360 Full Case Design Contest.

Design a Case Mod for the Xbox-360 that you would like to see us make, post it on this thread and you will have the chance to win the following:

A FULL XCM 360 CASE MOD THAT YOU HAVE DESIGNED YOURSELF OR A CHOICE OF OUR OTHER XCM 360 CASE MODS!!!!

(All submissions and designs are the property of Team X-tender and may be used by Team X-tender)


We have already worked with one X-S member to create the "X" design. A "X" window cut out from the top panel of the Xbox 360 with Green LEDs behind!!!! Submit your entry now and WIN!!!

Note: TeamXtender reserves the right to manufacture any and all designed submitted in this thread. TeamXtender will retain ownership of all designs submitted, whether we use them or not. TeamXtender reserves the right to add/or change conditions at any time. Submit as many designs as you wish

http://www.teamxtender.com/news/uploads/black3.jpg



Our XCM 360 Facplate PACK 1 is now available.


The first pack consist of the following colours:

Apple Green

Woodland Brown

Equinox Black

Ruby Red

Ocean Blue

Join our resellers: www.modchipworld.com, www.Decalgirl.com, www.modchipman.com, www.divineo.com

temos de esperar ate chegar a Espanha por www.divineo.es, pelo preço de 19d

http://www.teamxtender.com/news/uploads/Apple%20green.jpg

http://www.teamxtender.com/news/uploads/woodland%20brown.jpg

http://www.teamxtender.com/news/uploads/Equinox%20black.jpg

http://www.teamxtender.com/news/uploads/Ruby%20Red.jpg

Fonte (http://www.teamxtender.com)


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Japanese analysts weigh in on next-generation consoles



Credit Suisse's Defibaugh commented that the Xbox 360's sales in Japan were predicted to be low, but its actual performance was even lower. He thinks that the Japanese market will be dominated by the PS3 if the Xbox 360 continues to see sluggish sales in the country.
Daiwa Institute of Research senior analyst Eiji Maeda says that Microsoft isn't out of the race yet; the company had released its console half a year before its competitors, which gives it an upper hand in mass production and cost cutting.

Defibaugh and Maeda both think the PlayStation 3 will have half of the market in the worldwide next-generation console war by the end of 2006, followed by the Xbox 360 at 30 percent, and the Revolution at 20 percent.

Fonte (gamespot.com)



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HSDEMONZ - I have NOT been contacted in any way by ANY 360 chip 'devs'



We usually don't like to address rumors, but I'm personally sick and tired of the comments and questions I've gotten this past week. So I'm going to address it, and expose the liars. It has come to my attention that people are going around the site and irc, and making claims that I, HSDEMONZ, have been intentionally with-holding information and photography regarding the 360 modchips in development.

These claims usually start with "I sent HSDEMONZ and.." someone else was given or sent documents and photos of the chips in question. Let me state this very clearly, I have received only one letter, it was an emailed reply, from a single "team" (I use that term loosely) which was a reply to my request for chip pricing. That email, was, and has been the only message, correspondence, etc I have been given or received from anyone claiming to have a 360 chip in the works. (The funny part of that email, was that the pricing for chips went higher as you ordered more chips. Seriously, that chip team is either fake or stupid, or both?)

I think that any chip team that wants to be recognized, and respected, would actually try to get in touch with us. I've received no correspondence to that effect. So as of this writing, short of that pricing list from a team I won't name, but was named in the blacklisted411 article we posted news about before, I haven't received anything worth reporting. I post this now so that all of you who have "credible sources" saying otherwise, have played you all for fools. Get new sources folks, they lied to you. Imagine that!

When there is something REAL to post about 360 chips, you'll see it here on this news page.

Fonte (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEFlukkElEQgRSqilw.php )


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Microsoft Discusses Japanese 360 Launch Issues



Microsoft of Japan officials reflected on the Xbox 360's faltering launch in that territory. To date, the system has sold less in its first month on shelves than the original Xbox did in its first three days, with only 107,800 units as yet moved.

"It was a lot more difficult than we had imagined. We couldn't prepare the launch titles that we had promised, and it made an impact," said Microsoft of Japan Xbox chief of operations Yoshihiro Maruyama about the difficult launch. Two games in particular were planned as launch, only to see delays: Dead or Alive 4, the new entry in the most popular Xbox series in Japan, missed the system launch by several weeks, and the game's first RPG, [em] -eNCHANT aRM, was pushed back by a month.

Another factor affecting the launch, said Maruyama, was an ineffective marketing campaign based around the 360's HD-video capabilities. "We also received some criticisms toward our promotions, saying that people don't understand what high definition is. The Xbox 360's main appeal is high definition, but we couldn't successfully convey it."

Fonte (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7956)



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Confirmed: Asia Pacific launch delayed



The rumors were true; the impending launch of the Xbox 360 in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Hong Kong and Singapore (Taiwan?) will be delayed several weeks. From their statement:

In Hong Kong and Singapore, the Xbox 360 will now be released on March 16, 2006. In Australia and New Zealand, the new launch date is March 23, 2006.

The new launch dates have been set due to unprecedented global consumer demand stemming from challenges in ramping supply for a complex product like the Xbox 360. This is a short term manufacturing challenge and steps have been taken to increase supply to meet the strong consumer demand for the console.
Surely a frustrating situation for anyone waiting to get their mitts on one; however, with the current shortages, for those couple weeks, 360s might have been pretty scarce anyways. We're guessing the launches in Mexico, Colombia, and Korea are still scheduled for February then.

Fonte (http://blogs.msdn.com/xbox/archive/2006/01/26/518130.aspx)


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MSFT's earnings: "a sigh of relief on Xbox 360"



Microsoft reported better than expected earnings yesterday, and surprised some analysts with higher than expected sales of the Xbox 360. Microsoft's original sales forecasts were greatly altered when confronted with a widespread, and continuing, production shortage. To date, they have sold 1.5 million consoles; 900,000 in North America, 500,000 in Europe, and 100,000 in Japan.

For every console sold, they also sold four games and three accessories, a pretty high attach rate that is sure to decrease when more mainstream gamers purchase the system. The Xbox division lost $293 million for the quarter, versus a profit of $55 million for the same quarter last year.

Overall the sales of the Xbox 360 countered the earlier doom and gloom some analysts had predicted. Dean Takahashi quotes one analyst on his blog as saying, "There was a sigh of relief on Xbox 360." Takahashi reports that Chris Liddel, the CFO of Microsoft, "said [they] would now sell 2.5 million units in the first 90 days of sales, down from an earlier estimate of 2.75 million to 3 million. Celestica will come on board next month as the third contract manufacturer, so [he] believes Microsoft will hits its June 30 target of 4.5 million to 5.5 million units.

Fonte (http://vhttp//www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/13720004.htm)


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Final Fantasy XI release dated



Square Enix announced yesterday that their MMO Final Fantasy XI will be shipping soon to North America, Japan, and Europe, along with the upcoming PC expansion pack, "Treasures of Aht Urhgan." FFXI will be shipping in North America on April 18, with Japan and Europe following just two days later.

Players have been beta-testing the title for a couple weeks now, and we've heard complaints of repetitive gameplay, an agonizing install process, dated graphics, and worse. We've made a wishlist of all the things an MMO on the 360 should do if it wants our hard earned rupees, so the question is: are the FFXI beta testers out there planning on ponying up for the full version?


Fonte (http://www.gaming-360.com/?p=216)



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Oblivion collector's edition impresses



Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is getting close. Bethesda Softworks released the packaging art and details of both the regular and collector's editions. The regular version will feature:

* One DVD, no more, no less.
* 48-page manual
* a nice-looking map... ooh, this is gonna be big!

The Collector's Edition will add:

* Different packaging (pictured) which reminds me a lot of the Lord of the Rings special edition DVDs.
* A bonus DVD featuring the usual screenshots, renders, etc., but it also features a making-of documentary. Check out the trailer!
* A collectible coin (a Septim).
* A 112-page "Pocket Guide to the Empire."

It sounds like the guys at Bethesda have really gone above and beyond here...

... but wait! There's more! Bethesda have also posted a very in depth (I'm starting to see a pattern here) Q&A session with fans. If you were hoping you could see your legs in first-person, you might want to sit down.

You can't. But we're sure there's something else in their to please you.


trailer (http://bethsoft.com/redirects-doc/video-mov.htm )

Fonte (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/25/for-a-little-extra-the-oblivion-collectors-edition-will-make-t/)


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Radeon equivalent to Xbox 360 over $500



Pundits predicted the next-generation of consoles, specifically the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, would maintain graphical supremacy for at least several years before their PC equivalents arrived on the scene. Of course that wasn't going to happen: specs of the unreleased ATI Radeon x1900 XTX indicate it's very similar to the ATI XENOS GPU found in the Xbox 360.

Both Hard OCP and Tech Reports report that the x1900 XTX sports 48 pixel pipelines, a 650 Mhz processor, and 512MB of 1.5GHz RAM. The Xbox 360 also has 48 pipelines, a 500MHz processor, and 512MB of 700MHz RAM. It looks like ATI may have just one upped the custom GPU design they just sold to Microsoft.

The problem with computer games tends to be that only a couple games even try to take advantage of monster cards like this one; most of them go for the lowest common denominator, opting to build an engine that is scalable enough to look great on all manner of systems.

Here's the real kicker: the x1900 XTX commands a whopping $500 plus! For that price, you could get an Xbox 360 and have enough left over for a game and a Live membership!

Fonte (http://www.bxbox360.com/news/new-ati-pc-video-card-as-powerful-as-xbox-360/)


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Tomb Raider: Legend for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36006.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36009.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36010.jpg

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http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36015.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36016.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36017.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36018.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36019.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/trlx36020.jpg

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Bungie Gives Hints Towards New Project



The newest Bungie logo has a few tidbits about their new upcoming project. It is not Halo 3 like we told you, but it is something less futuristic. How do we know? Read the quote below from the update.

“A typeface can tell you at a glance, what the game is all about. And typefaces cause endless arguing and headaches. Halo, for example, would have looked completely crazy if we'd used a cowboy-style typeface, or even some classy olde worlde serif (that basically means a typeface with little "tails" on the end points of the letters - Star Wars logo is sans-serif and The Da Vinci Code logo has a serif) like Times Roman. For the Halo games, we used futuristic looking typefaces because those were obvious choices that fit comfortably in the new game. We won't tell you what typeface we're using in the next project, but it is a very elegant solution (that might of course change) and ties in well with some interesting stuff Dave has been doing with illustration and renders. And best of all, I can play with all of this at any time. It's an executable PC file that's spewed out by Director.”

Fonte (http://gamersreports.com/news/1139/)


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XBOX 360 VENDEU 1,5 MILHÕES



A Microsoft divulgou a semana passada os seus resultados financeiros, em relação ao seu terceiro trimestre fiscal, encerrado em Dezembro de 2005. E também, anunciou que, a Xbox 360, vendeu 1,5milhão de unidades e que a taxa de adesão, em relação às quantidades de jogos vendidos, foi recorde nos EUA e na Europa.
A empresa de Bill Gates, apresentou uma receita, referente a esse período, de 11,83 bilhões de dólares, com lucro de 3,65 bilhões de dólares. Estes números certamente que serão melhores em comparação ao ano de 2004, que foi, 10,82 bilhões de dólares e 3,46 bilhões de dólares, respectivamente.
Quanto aos números de consolas vendidas foi, 900 mil unidades nos EUA, 500 mil na Europa e 100 mil no Japão.t

xboxportugal.com


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Rumble Roses XX for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D2.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D1.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D3.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D4.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D5.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D6.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D7.jpg)

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FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D9.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D10.jpg)

FOTO (http://xbox360.qj.netRumbleRosesXX012606_2D11.jpg)

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net)


The vixens of wrestling are back. Sure Rumble Roses XX delivers the visual "enhancements" that you would expect for a next generation game, but this is more than just another pretty face.Get in the ring and unload submission holds, reversals, and an increased number of other new moves to take down your opponent.Go online and team up with another beauty in the all-new Tag Team mode or compete in a free-for-all to determine who is Queen in the all-new Battle Royal mode.



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[_Rock_]

Xbox 360 Advertised with Hummer in UK





http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hummer/16012006xs.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hummer/16012006_001_xs.jpg

Fonte (http://www.xbox-scene.com)

Gostei disto! :cool:
Também quero um ! :D
Abraço

[blastarr]

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10140/Xbox-360-Dashboard-Update-Released/

Parece que era verdade, o update já aí anda no Xbox Live (para quem tiver, digo...)

[_Rock_]

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10140/Xbox-360-Dashboard-Update-Released/

Parece que era verdade, o update já aí anda no Xbox Live (para quem tiver, digo...)
Já fiz o Update! ;)
Apanhei foi um granda susto! :eek:Estava a fazer o download do update,estava mesmo no fim e do nada a consola desliga-se. Cagei-me todo :D Depois voltou a ligar e lembrei-me que tinha reiniciado :D
Fica o aviso para os que fizerem o update! ;)
Abraço

[mascarilha]

mias noticias em relaçao ao update:

Xbox 360 Live Update
A new update for the Xbox 360 has been released over Xbox Live. The update, available upon signing on to the Xbox Live service with a 360, offers a few minor bug fixes, as well as a seal over a minor security hole that would-be system hackers had been experimenting with. Here's the update list:

* Improvements to the Xbox Guide.
* Option to retain your saved games when you delete a profile.
* Increased accuracy of "last time played."
* Network configuration improvements for Xbox Live® members in the Netherlands.
* More detailed messaging for unreadable disk or region errors



http://www.xboxic.com/news/116

[Karski]

Não sei se é apenas sensação minha. Mas a dashboard parece mais rápida a mudar as opções

[pofxxx]

yep.

mais uma cena o famoso disco kioske deixou de dar :(

[Silver Wolf]

yep.

mais uma cena o famoso disco kioske deixou de dar :(
Informação mto importante.

Obrigado!

SW

[pofxxx]

q ainda nao fez o update e q sabe. eu ja estou lixado kurtia as demos
Kiosk Demo Disabled in Latest Patch

Round 1 ends in Microsoft the victor. Yes, apparently that latest Live Dashboard Patch today has completely disabled the Kiosk Demo from playing. This has been verified. When you insert your copy of the Kiosk Demo after the patch, this error appears:

Unrecognized Disc
This disc is unreadable.
1. Clean the disc with a soft cloth.
2. Restart the console.
For more help, go to www.xbox.com/support.

It seems that Microsoft is taking a proactive approach to shutting out all holes in the system, including that of the Kiosk Demo. Hackers everywhere now breathe a collective sigh of frustration. Of course, the patch is not applied unless you try to sign on to Xbox Live, and only after you accept the patch. It remains to be seen if Microsoft will incorporate the patch into new games like the PSP has done -- refusing to let you play at all until you upgrade. Of course, everyone knows how that war is turning out for Sony. (In case you didn't know: Hackers are putting up a damn good fight.)

[Karski]

Parece é que ainda não foi desta que se pode usar a consola livremente enquanto se saca algo pelo Xbox Live grrrrrrrrr

[pofxxx]

Nem o famoso internet explorer , nem divx, anda a circular na net um baixo assinado por causa da consola nao ler dvix, pelo q li não pode ser considerado pirata porque muitas marcas de leitores de dvd trazem os codecs para ver esse formato.

[pofxxx]

Datel to release 4GB Hard Drive for Xbox 360 - Lik-Sang's First Impressions



We have received from the mighty Datel the first evaluation sample of their next product to come: a new 4GB "harddrive" solution for the Xbox 360. Will it rock or will it suck? Will it float or will it sink? We're about to find out soon.ne thing is for sure, if you are waiting for a third-party HDD for your core Xbox 360 system because you are pissed at both the high price and low availability of the official Microsoft unit... well, this is not yet what you have been begging for. This new device is connected to the 360 via the USB connection, same as any other portable PC hard drives or USB drives would be, and it does not offer the same range of options as the official HDD does (no game saves, no going online, only media files transfer). It also offers only 4GB of space, same as the very popular HDD that these guys just outted for the PSP. In fact, it uses the same Magicstor 4 gigs microdrives inside. From our point of view, the coolest thing about it is probably the greenish power button drawing on the top of the product. Or arguably the fact that a green glowin' light comes out of the USB connector when you slot it in your console [wow]. Lik Sang is not convinced if this gimmick will prove to be cool enough for geek-chic circles and hardcore gamers out there. But then again, Datel is probably aiming at the pick-my-games-at-supermarket-with-my-salad crowd on this one. Price point is expected to be above the 100 US$ mark [did I start the article saying the Microsoft 20 gigs drive was expensive?] and Datel plans to launch before the end of February.

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Fonte (http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3788&lsaid=146372)



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Impossibly high Gamerscore: 4,916,919



ere's how you too can earn gamerscore points well into the millions: instead of playing several thousand games through, earning all 1000 gamerscore points contained therein, just bend the laws of mathematics to your singular, corrupted will, by earning a total 2550 of 50 achievements, and a total of 4915477 of 970 gamerscore points!Dondums' Penny Arcade avatar mocks us, his sterling 5 star reputation shames us, and his motto, "I like hugs," makes us feel empty inside. We don't need a hug, we need a strong drink.

Fonte (http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=Dondums)



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Xbox 360 loses remote



When the Xbox 360 made its grand launch in North America last November, gamers who got a hold of the hard-to-find premium pack were treated to a few extras. In addition to a 20GB hard drive, a wireless controller, and HD AV cables, early adopters also got a limited edition Xbox 360 Media Remote Control. Though chances of finding an Xbox 360 are remote, the chances of finding one with the bonus remote are even more...remote.

The limited run of bonus Media Remote Controls is apparently over. A GameStop employee has confirmed to GameSpot that the bonus remotes have not been shipping with the Xbox 360 Premium Packs that have been trickling into their store. This means that Xbox 360 preorders that still remain unfulfilled--and may very well have been placed months ago--won't be getting the controller.

Fonte (gamespot.com)



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Team XTender Xbox 360 Faceplates Installed Pictures



Some of you have asked us to put our XCM faceplates on an Xbox 360 to see how it looks. So we have took that request and took 2 pictures of each faceplates installed on an Xbox 360. Enjoy!!!

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Xbox 360 Dashboard and Kernel Update - Kiosk Disc Blocked *UPDATED*



As mentioned yesterday Microsoft released a mandatory update for dashboard and kernel of the Xbox 360 today. Both Dash and kernel go from version 2.0.2241.0 to 2.0.2255.0, but it looks like the 'background download' feature is not there yet. From teamxbox.com and xbox.com:
This free update, is now available over Xbox Live. There are no new features in this release, but rather a series of fixes and enhancements. Some of the items the update addresses are:
* Improved logic around deciding if saved games should be deleted and offer the option to only delete the profile and to leave all save data.
* Users reporting blank Friends List on the Xbox 360 dash after muting a friend while playing a game in Backwards Compatibility mode.
* Improved synching of games played to Web and in console.
* Network settings: keyboard does now allow entry of - (dash) character in the keyboard.
* Improvements to the Xbox Guide.
* Increased accuracy of "last time played."
* Network configuration improvements for Xbox Live members in the Netherlands.
* More detailed messaging for unreadable disk or region errors.*UPDATE* Not listed in the 'improvements', but it looks like Microsoft also tightened the security as they blocked the Kiosk Disc (a DVD with demo games sent to shops to run in their Kiosk/Demo Xbox 360 and that was found to be signed to also boot from recordable media) from booting so we can no longer experiment with the unsigned data (like music, videos, bf, swf, ... files) on that disc. Several people have confirmed today on our forums that you'll get an "unrecognized disc" error when inserting the disc in an updated Xbox 360.
There's also an article about it on

Fonte (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7968)



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The Godfather for the Xbox 360 - New Movies



Developed by EA, The Godfather The Game videogame is based on the critically-acclaimed book by Mario Puzo and the classic film by Paramount Pictures through a strategic licensing relationship with Viacom Consumer Products.The highly-anticipated open-world videogame puts you at the center of one of the world's most revered stories. In the role of a young man just entering the Corleone family, you create your own mob character and work your way to the top. For the first time ever, you will go beyond the films and book to actually step into the living world of The Godfather fiction throughout 1940s New York City.You will work your way up the mob ranks your own way, choosing just how much force to use as you rise to power. Relive classic moments from the fiction and experience open-world gameplay alongside unforgettable characters from the film such as Luca Brasi, Sonny, Tom Hagan, and of course, Don Vito Corleone himself.

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Movie 1 (http://dl.qj.net/The-Godfather-Trailer-It-s-Not-Personal-Game-Trailers-Gaming-Consoles-Xbox-360-Videos-Trailers/pg/12/fid/1453/catid/212)

MOVIE 2 (http://dl.qj.net/The-Godfather-Trailer-It-s-Strictly-Business-Game-Trailers-Gaming-Consoles-Xbox-360-Videos-Trailers/pg/12/fid/1454/catid/212)


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WMS Blames '360 for Game Sales Decline



WMS' prior forecast, released in October 2005 prior to the Xbox 360 launch, predicted that the market would grow by 11 percent in 2006. The significant shift from positive to negative growth is due to weaker than expected demand in late 2005. According to WMS, much of that weakness is attributed directly to the unavailability of the Xbox 360.

Once again, WMS states that Microsoft did a "phenomenal" job of marketing the console, which backfired when the people who wanted it couldn't get it. Microsoft created a sales vacuum, as the typical transitional decline of current generation software occurred, with no next-generation software being bought. Contrary to what Directions of Microsoft analyst Matt Rosoff stated, WMS believes that continuing Xbox 360 supply issues combined with an announced PS3 launch date will cause consumers to defer their interest and money away from Microsoft's console.

There is light at the end of the tunnel, however. WMS predicts a turning point at the end of 2006 as next generation and handheld software sales ramp up, which will help offset current generation software declines. Also helping the dollar sales figures are increased average selling prices for software, which is being driven by higher-priced PSP and Xbox 360 titles.

WMS also expects price cuts this year for the PS2 (which costs $80 to manufacture), GBA SP (from $79 to $59), PSP and DS.

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Fonte (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2182&Itemid=2)



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MLB 2K6 Will Feature Inaugural World Baseball Classic



n an announcement today, sure to make baseball fans salivate, the upcoming MLB 2K6 will feature the World Baseball Classic, the much-anticipated 16-country tournament that will feature the greatest ballplayers in, yes, the world.

Cuba, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Australia…the gang's all here. 2K Sports did confirm today that all Major League ballplayers included in the regular version of the game will be included in the WBC mode, but it remains to be seen if non-MLB players will make it into the game. Also, there's no word yet if the new WBC rules will be included, like pitch limits and mercy rules. Currently, there is a 65-pitch limit in first-round games and pitchers will be ineligible to throw for four days after an appearance of more than 50 pitches. These rules are meant to ensure that MLB studs like Dontrelle Willis don't throw out their arms come the dog-days of summer. Of course, that brings up another great question: Will injuries in the WBC be reflected in the MLB 2K6 franchise mode? Time will tell.

Still, one of the most exciting baseball contests ever staged will be playable, and that's good news for all baseball fans, real players or no. The first round of the WBC kicks off March 3, while MLB 2K6 is scheduled to be released March 6.

"The World Baseball Classic is going to be a winner and will highlight the appeal and passion for baseball throughout the world," said Tim Brosnan, Executive Vice President, Business, Major League Baseball. "Being a part of MLB 2K6 will give videogame players and baseball fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Classic. It's a natural extension

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Fonte (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/685/685163p1.html)



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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II for the Xbox 360 - New Screenshots



Based on the PC version of the same name, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II for the Xbox 360 will bring players into the heart of Middle-earth to live the battles seen in the blockbuster New Line Cinema films and classic J.R.R. Tolkien literary fiction.The game boasts a new and intuitive console-specific control scheme that will allow novice players to enjoy the game's signature strategy gameplay while giving expert players the flexibility needed to engage in a deeply complex strategy experience.Players will directly control hundreds of units in an attempt to defeat enemy armies, conquer new lands, and seal the fate of Middle-earth.
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Call of Duty 2 Patch Released



There is an auto update available for COD2. Here is the stament from the developer:

“Infinity Ward and Activision have issued a Title Update that addresses the player progression loss issues associated with Call of Duty 2 on the Xbox 360. The team is continuing to work on additional updates and we will keep you posted.”

When you sign on to Xbox Live with COD2, you’ll get the prompt for the AU.


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Xbox 360 Remotes No Longer Shipping



When the Xbox 360 made its grand launch in North America last November, gamers who got hold of the hard-to-find premium pack were treated to a few extras. In addition to a 20GB hard drive, a wireless controller, and HD AV cables, early adopters got a limited-edition Xbox 360 Media Remote Control. Though chances of finding an Xbox 360 are remote, the chances of finding one with the bonus remote are even more...remote.

The limited run of bonus Media Remote Controls is apparently over. A GameStop employee has confirmed to GameSpot that the bonus remotes have not been shipping with the Xbox 360 Premium Packs that have been trickling into their stores. This means that Xbox 360 preorders that still remain unfulfilled--and may very well have been placed months ago--won't be getting the controller. GameSpot has received unconfirmed reports that the discontinuation has infuriated gamers who preordered the console long ago expecting the remote to be included.

All is not lost, though. Gamers looking to get a TV-style remote control to play DVDs and whatnot can still pony up for Microsoft's Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote ($29.99) or Logitech's Harmony Advanced Universal Remote for Xbox 360 ($129.99).


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Ninety-Nine Nights for the Xbox 360 Dated



Microsoft today announced that Ninety-Nine Nights has been dated for release on April 20 in Japan. The game will be priced at 7,140 yen ($61). Ninety-Nine Nights' official site has been revamped together with the announcement, and it features new content, including additional screenshots.

Ninety-Nine Nights is former Sega producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi's debut title for the Xbox 360. It also happens to be his first console game since he established his independent studio, Q Entertainment. The game is a collaborative project between Q Entertainment and Korean studio Phantagram, which is known for its Kingdom Under Fire strategy series.

Ninety-Nine Nights is an action game with strategy elements, and it takes place in a fantasy world where humans and other races are in a war with each other. Players will control a massive army that is challenged by hordes of enemies. Using the processing power of the Xbox 360, the game will render more than 1,000 soldiers on the screen at once.

Fonte (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143465.html)



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Burnout Revenge Makes Its Way to the Xbox 360 on March 7th - Free Theme and Card Download


Burnout Revenge Makes Its Way to the Xbox 360 on March 7th - Free Theme and Card Download However, that category will soon gain a particularly fast and furious entry. Late today, Electronic Arts finally revealed the release date for the Xbox 360 version of Burnout Revenge, the critically lauded racer from its internal studio Criterion Games. The game will take off from the retail starting line on March 7, 2006--just over a month away.In addition to Burnout Revenge's ship date, EA also revealed that it will help hype the game via a campaign reminiscent of Nintendo's DS Japanese download kiosk program. Starting tomorrow, retailers such as Best Buy, GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target, and Circuit City will offer a Burnout Revenge download for free via their in-store Xbox 360 kiosks. To get the download, Xbox 360 owners must bring in their memory cards and insert them into a kiosk. Included in the download will be a Burnout Revenge dashboard theme, gamer pic, and Xbox 360-themed car.

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Fonte (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143464.html)



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Xbox 360 to Gain More Cred in Japan?



The Xbox 360 launch in Japan, without a doubt, fizzled over and died. Though the launch event was met with success, days after the launch systems could be found on shelves longing to be picked up by somebody, anybody.

We in America, meanwhile, looked on unbelievably. Apparently, the system just didn't launch with the games that the Japanese wanted to see. Dead or Alive, most notably, was delayed, which was almost directly responsible for the poor sales of the system. Over at Gameshout, they wonder if Microsoft's luck will change soon, with a number of new titles coming out in Japan that should appeal to their individual gaming interests.

According to Gameshout:

SEGA has talked about a possible conversion of two popular arcade titles, Virtua Fighter 5 and House of the Dead 4. Capcom has also said they will be bringing Dead Rising and Lost Planet in late 2006. The question still remains; will this be enough to grab a piece of the Japanese market? Maybe, but Microsoft needs to keep bringing the Japanese the games they like, otherwise the Xbox 360 will never take off in Japan.

Fonte (http://www.gameshout.com/news/012006/article2975.htm)



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Microsoft World Launch Hurts Bottom Dollar



With all the hoopla surrounding Microsoft's worldwide launch, it seemed a few weeks before launch that Microsoft had gotten its act together, so much so that launching worldwide was an option at all. Leading up to the launch here in America, the rumors started that Microsoft might not be able to supply the increasing demand for its system.

Well, we all know the rest. Microsoft was unable to produce enough systems in America, and the U.K., yet launched in Japan -- where no one wanted it. Even today, Microsoft continues to experience problems getting out to the remaining markets, most notably Australia.

The flub-up hasn't simply tarnished Microsoft's image a little, it actually put a dent in some early predictions the company had made to investors.

According to figures in the Financial Times, the company's revenues grew by only nine per cent - two per cent lower than estimates. Microsoft blamed "manufacturing issues" for failing to sell as many consoles as hoped and also said its internet search operations had not performed as well as it had forecast. Microsoft's chief financial officer Chris Liddell, blamed the "volatility" of launching the Xbox 360 in 19 different countries for slightly lower sales than expected.

Hopefully Microsoft will ramp up its production schedule and other video game companies looming on the horizon (I'm looking at you PS3 and Revolution) won't repeat the mistakes of their competitor.

Fonte (http://gamesnews.virgin.net/Virgin/Lifestyle/Games/virginGamesNewsDetail/0,13470,986467_technology,00.html)



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id's John Carmack: Xbox 360 Likely to Become id's Primary Platform



PC Gamer UK shares its late-night interview with John Carmack, conducted by PCGUK's Tim Edwards. See the interview in its entirety when the magazine hits stands February 7.

On a new rendering engine

"For the last year I’ve been working on new rendering technologies. It comes in fits and starts. Our internal project that’ll incorporate it hasn’t been publicly announced. We’re doing simultaneous development on Xbox 360 and PC, and we intend to release on PlayStation 3 simultaneously as well, but it’s not a mature enough platform right now for us to be doing much work on."

Consoles vs. PC

"The difference between theoretical performance and real-world performance on the CPU level is growing fast. On, say, a regular Xbox, you can get very large fractions of theoretical performance with not a whole lot of effort. The PlayStation 2 was always a mess with the multiple processors on there, but the new generations, with Cell or the Xbox 360, make it much, much worse. They can quote these incredibly high numbers of giga-flops or tera-flops or whatever, but in reality, when you do a straightforward development process on them, they’re significantly slower than a modern high-end PC."

"...The graphics systems are much better than that, though. Graphics have an inherent natural parallelism. The capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PS3 are really good on the graphics side — although, not head or shoulders above any PC stuff that you can buy at a higher price-point."

Xbox 360: 'A really sweet develoment system'

"The Xbox 360 will probably will be id's primary development platform. As it is right now, we would get the game up on the 360. When I would do major hack-and-slash architectural changes it was back on the PC, but it’s looking like the Xbox 360 will be our target. All of our tools are on the PC, and we’re maintaining the game running on the PC, but probably all of our gameplay development and testing will be done on the Xbox 360. It’s a really sweet development system."


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Itagaki Talks DOA Xtreme Beach Vollyball 2 and DOA 4 Issues



In the latest issue of Famitsu Xbox 360, Dead or Alive series producer Tomonobu Itagaki commented about Dead or Alive 4's numerous delays for the first time.

While it's rare for Itagaki to make an apology, he told the magazine he feels sorry for the last-minute postponements of the well-reviewed fighter. Itagaki said that he never presumed to think that his games would affect the sales of a console. Now, though, he admits that the DOA4 delay caused major problems for the Xbox 360's launch in Japan. Nonetheless, he decided that he didn't want to release the game in an unpolished form and cause disappointment, as several 360 launch titles did in North America.

Despite DOA4's extended development, Itagaki confirms that there still are a few problems with playing the game on Xbox Live, and Team Ninja is working hard to fix the issues. He told the magazine that currently his team is having problems figuring out whether it's Xbox Live or the game itself that's causing the issues. He said the first update is scheduled for mid-February. Aside from bug fixes, it will also feature some minor changes to the game's interface.

Itagaki also told Famitsu Xbox 360 that plans to release new outfits for DO4 characters via Xbox Live Marketplace have been put off due to budget and staffing issues. However, Itagaki did say that fans and Team Ninja members had expressed interest in new costumes--and that if such costumes are ever made, they would not be free.

In the interview, Itagaki also confirmed that his next Xbox 360 release will be Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball 2, the sequel to the risqué 2003 sports game. Itagaki said Team Ninja is already working on the opening and ending scenes for the game, and he is currently implementing some new ideas to the original design. Itagaki avoided commenting on a release period.

After DOAXBV2, Itagaki say he will release an "action game." However, he hinted that the title in question won't be a sequel to Ninja Gaiden, which means it will either be Project Progressive, Dead or Alive Code: Cronus, or another title. He says the keyword for the game will be "interactivity," which will also go for the next Ninja Gaiden. He did not elaborate.

Fonte (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143335.html)



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Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires Confirmed for the Xbox 360 This Year



It's getting to the point where there are almost as many iterations of Koei's Dynasty Warriors series as there are onscreen characters in the games' epic battles. The list grew again today, as Koei announced a March 28 release in North America for Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires on the PlayStation 2. Meanwhile, a Koei representative confirmed that an Xbox 360 version of DW5 Empires will be released in North America later this year.

Much like Dynasty Warriors 4 Empires before it, DW5 Empires brings a more tactical bent to the franchise's battlefield-based action. Whether using the fine art of diplomacy to get one's way or giving specific orders to officers on the battlefield, players will take control of their kingdoms' political and military decisions on and off the battlefield.

By the numbers, the game features four unlockable scenarios to play through, two-player co-op modes, new items, more than 200 playable characters, and 75 different policies to dictate everything from how the government runs to how its battles are fought. The game also includes an encyclopedia full of information on ancient China for those fascinated by the Dynasty Warriors setting.

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for the Xbox 360 - New Trailer Released



Based on the blockbuster online multiplayer war Battlefield franchise, EA and developer Digital Illusions are taking the battle to another realm with a modern-war era edition somewhat similar to Battlefield 2 for PCs but developed exclusively for console gamers. Players from the United States, China and the Middle East Coalition will all be represented in harrowing 24-player battles. Command tanks, choppers and any other of more than 30 military vehicles, and make use of more than 70 kinds of weapons (including heat-seaking missles, laser designated bombs and other modern military hardware.)
Trailer (http://dl.qj.net/Battlefield-2-Modern-Combat-Trailer-Game-Trailers-Gaming-Consoles-Xbox-360-Videos-Trailers/pg/12/fid/981/catid/212)


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Dead Rising Coming in May, Lost Planet Announced



Keiji Inafune, the creator of Mega Man, is currently working on Dead Rising for the Xbox 360. In the latest issue of Famitsu Xbox 360 magazine, Inafune has revealed that they are in the fine tuning of the game for the final stages to be complete. The release of the game should hit store shelves in the US in May of 2006. Keiji Inafune has also announced the second title from Capcom for the Xbox 360, Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions, has completed the basic components. Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions is expected to be released in Japan by the end of January.

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[freakdahouse]

Pa, essa da datel é comica :D, 100 dolares por 4gb?? Acho que nem vale a pena dizer mais nada.

[pofxxx]

Vamos ver se alguém consegue fazer um boot a partir disso vale o preço, se for isso tudo bem mas se não for acho que e um produto sem saída, pelo simples motivo de o hdd da consola é o mesmo preço com 20G

[freakdahouse]

Pra não ir tão longe, isso faz exactamente o que o meu disco externo faz...só que por mais dinheiro, tanto qt sei só se pode ver fotos e ouvir musica com um disco, por isso esse datel é useless. Quer dizer, ja tou a ver os americanos tonhos a vibrar com isso por ter a luz verde e ser pequenino :lol: ah tb por dizer "For xbox 360".

[pofxxx]

Pra não ir tão longe, isso faz exactamente o que o meu disco externo faz...s

ja exprimentas-te ligar o disco a consola ? o meu disco nao deu :'(

[_Rock_]

A notícia dos limited Media Remote controle confirma-se já que a minha Xbox 360 Premium não trazia um...:sad: Não se pode ter tudo :D
Abraço

[pofxxx]

A notícia dos limited Media Remote controle confirma-se já que a minha Xbox 360 Premium não trazia um...:sad: Não se pode ter tudo :D
Abraço

tives galo , olha qual e a ver da tua consola?

[pofxxx]

Já agora vamos fazer uns jogos nesta maravilha, só em Portugal e que não há nada disto :wow:

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[_Rock_]

Que LINDO!!! :wow:;
Também quero uma cá!!! :D
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POFXXX a versão da Xbox 360 é o quê? o ID?
Abraço

[freakdahouse]

ja exprimentas-te ligar o disco a consola ? o meu disco nao deu :'(

Yep, funciona 5 estrelas. Util pra quem não pode ligar a xbox360 á rede de casa.

[pofxxx]

lindo
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[_Rock_]

Brutal mesmo! :wow:
Abraço

[pofxxx]

a 1 foto esta de mais a ultima da para ver o perfil do pneu já agora


THQ announced today MotoGP '06 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is scheduled to release in May 2006. Presenting an unprecedented level of realism and sense of speed, this latest addition to the critically acclaimed MotoGP franchise also incorporates the very latest 2006 race season information to create the most up-to-date and intensely realistic racing game on the Xbox 360.

"It's exciting for us to present Xbox 360 owners with the most exhilarating racing experience available and one that genuinely raises the bar of photorealistic gaming," said Pete Murphy, Global Brand Manager, THQ Inc. "The developer, Climax, has combined an unprecedented level of detail, sense of speed, and the very latest MotoGP season content to create a game that will appeal to MotoGP fans as well as those gamers craving the most thrilling racing experience on Xbox 360."

Uma demo e que era, mas = ao full auto não pq não tem qualidade de uma demo, a consola crasho a jogar

[_Rock_]

a 1 foto esta de mais a ultima da para ver o perfil do pneu já agora
Uma demo e que era, mas = ao full auto não pq não tem qualidade de uma demo, a consola crasho a jogar
Acredita! :)
Abraço

[kidloco]

Se saísse com estes gráficos comprava uma 360 já amanha :D

[pofxxx]

Se saísse com estes gráficos comprava uma 360 já amanha :D

podes ter a certeza q vem com estes graficos,sempre podes ver uns vidios, amanha nao mas para maio e quando vai sair :)

[RedCode]

olhem ja agora nao me sabem dizer se a THQ vai levar o smackdown raw para a xbox 360?

é que eu viciei me nesse jogo na ps2 e como adoro jogos de desporto essencialmente

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Water-Cooling.com's Water-Cooled 360

http://www.360insider.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/02/watercooled.jpg

Fonte (http://www.water-cooling.com/360/1/)



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New Xbox360 Game To Require Hard Drive To Play



We do not usually post packshots here as they really serve no purpose, so unless they are notable we refrain. Well oh boy, is this one notable. Certainly not an a-list game, but Football Manager 2006 will require an HDD unit to play the game in any form. No memory card allowed. We guess this goes against MS's claims that you will not need an HDD to play any game.

Fonte (http://www.gamersreports.com/news/1258/)



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Xbox 360 Price Adjusted in Taiwan, Launch Pushed Back



The Xbox 360 Premium edition will be sold at NT$12,980(u$s 404) instead of NT$13,888(u$s 432) as originally announced; and the core system will now be sold at NT$9,980 (u$s 311) instead of NT$10,888 (u$s 339) to reflect the change in exchange rates.

The company also announced that the release date will now be postponed to March 16.

Fonte (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10186/Xbox-360-Price-Adjusted-in-Taiwan-Launch-Pushed-Back/)



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New Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter Xbox 360 Media


http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1157/1139524785.jpg

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http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1157/1139524705.jpg

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1157/1139524614.jpg



Fonte (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10217/New-Ghost-Recon-Advanced-Warfighter-Xbox-360-Media/)



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Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Screenshots



In Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, players can fly up to 38 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.

Developed by Ubisoft, Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII features innovative squadron-based combat, in which each artificial intelligence wingman’s specialized skill can be used to the pilot’s advantage. During the course of the 18-mission campaign, players will evolve along with their wingmen into an ace fighting force.

Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII will be released for Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft in Q4 FY 2005-2006.

http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/screen/46219/Blazing-Angels-Squadrons-of-WWII/

http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/screen/46217/Blazing-Angels-Squadrons-of-WWII/

http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/screen/46213/Blazing-Angels-Squadrons-of-WWII/

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1370/thumb/1139496364.jpg
Fonte (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10210/Blazing-Angels-Squadrons-of-WWII-Screenshots/)



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Browse the Internet on your Xbox 360 !



Anthony Park has designed a nice Windows XP Media Center plugin that allows users to surf the Internet on Media Center Extender devices (the Xbox 360 for example) with a Media Center remote.
Users first create a favorites list as the plugin does not support text entry (yet). However, the MCE Browser does allow users to highlight and navigate to new links. And finally, for those of you browsing from a distance, the program features zoom viewing.

http://xbox360.qj.net/uploaded_images/MCEBrowser_Start-751559.JPG

Download (http://www.anpark.com/software.aspx)

Fonte (http://www.anpark.com/software.aspx)



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Prey Xbox 360 Port to be Handled By Venom



According to 2K Games' original announcement, Prey was in development "for PCs and a next-generation console system" at Madison, Wisconsin-based Human Head studios. Later, the publisher identified the mystery platform as being the Xbox 360. However, as it made no announcements to the contrary, the public assumed that Human Head was handling both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game.

Apparently, the public assumed wrong. 2K Games reps confirmed to GameSpot that primary work on the Xbox 360 version of Prey is actually being done at its internal studio, Venom Games (Rocky Legends). However, a rep for the publisher shot down reports that the 360 Prey had been taken away from Human Head and given to Venom. "They're not taking it over, it's always been at Venom," said the rep. "We just never formally announced it."

Why the split development duties? "Venom has a lot of console experience, so they've been doing a great job with Prey for some time now," the rep continued. "The 360 version is currently about a week behind PC in development terms. Human Head is very involved in the 360 version and they're overseeing all the 360-specific stuff." Outside of small tweaks like that, the rep said the two versions would be basically identical.

The 2K Games spokesperson also insisted that Prey will ship simultaneously for the PC and Xbox 360. When will that be? "The date is still officially 'when it's done,' and we're currently expecting that to be early June," said the rep.


Fonte (http://www.gamespot.com/)



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Major Promoting Router for Xbox Live



Major has stated that DLink DI-634M has been qualified with Xbox Live Compatible Logo. The router is the first MIMO router by DLink, and has 802.11b/g wireless capability. Major even uses that in his house.

http://www.dlink.com/images/products/DI-634M/DI-634M_main.gif


Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)



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Transcode 360 v1.0 for Windows XP MCE Released



Runtime has released Transcode 360 v1.0 for Windows XP MCE. Transcode was designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Xbox 360. It will help you on streaming your video collection, including DivX and XviD videos, to your Xbox 360.





Download: (http://dl.qj.net/Transcode-360-v1.0-Software-Audio-Video/pg/12/fid/3409/catid/31)

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)


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Activision Reveals X-Men: The Official Movie Game Set for May Shipping



Activision has announced a game tie-in for the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand. The title currently sports the working title of X-Men: The Official Movie Game, and is scheduled for a May shipping date for the Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PC, GameCube, PS2, Xbox and GBA.

Set between the events of the 2003 hit X2: X-Men United and Last Stand, which is due in theaters May 26, X-Men: The Official Movie Game is an actioner that lets players control three members of the titular superhero team. As the teleportin' German, frosty Yankee Iceman, or Adamantium-blade-totin' Canadian Wolverine, players will battle the forces of HYDRA, an evil pan-continential criminal organization featured in many X-Men comic books. The game will also explain why Nightcrawler, one of the most popular X-Men, will not be appearing in the upcoming feature film.

Fonte (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143774.html)



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Football Manager 2006 for the Xbox 360 - Boxart Released



The final Xbox 360 packshot, complete with "hard disk drive required" logo has been released. The first release of Football Manager for the Xbox 360, this edition comes complete with all of the features from Football Manager on PC, including training, the 2d match engine, full rules for all leagues and player data for 250,000 players from 50 countries.

Negociate with the board of directors for better contracts, inproved player wage budgets, stadium expansions and more. Get into the heads of your teammates by talking them through half-time events to evaluate their performance, and also manage morale even further with a new Player Interaction feature. Training schedules and stat details have been made easier to read through, new referee profiles give you insight into who is watching your game, and player position indicators new feature preferred moves for watching trends to watch for in player performance.

http://xbox360.qj.net/fmh_2d_x360_packshot_uk_small.jpg


Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net)



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Quake 4 Update



The Quake series has always grasped the attention of its fans. With it's mind stimulating imagery, intensive multiplayer and single player action, beautifully orchestrated sound and cutting edge weaponry. Quake IV begins where Quake II left off, you start off as one of Earth’s elite space marines, Matthe Kane. A cinematic sequence opens up the game, showing your dropship being shot down. It's up to you and your remaining A.I. crew to destroy whatever is put in your way. The A.I soldiers act as the storytellers and accompany you on some of the missions. The mix of solo action with squad based action can be refreshing at times, and injects a welcome change of pace in the gameplay, although your team-mates do have an uncanny knack of getting in your way at times. Firefights have enemy Strogg, grunts, gunners and berzerkers launching lunging attacks at ferocious speeds. It’s not in the same league as F.E.A.R, rather the A.I only display a small amount of tactical maturity, It would have been a nice addition to be able to lean round corners and take out the oncoming Strogg, but, a large percentage of Quake IV will see the enemy running straight into your line of fire – it certainly keeps you on your toes but becomes rather draining after a while.

Fonte (http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=4544)



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360 Rumors, Including WOW at E3



Rumors can be quite nasty, so we thought we'd bring you some fun news you can rant or ponder over. According to Xbox 360 news World Of Warcraft could be coming to XBox360 at E3, a complete music media service over Xbox Live, and even Dreamcast games will be available on Xbox Live. See full list of rumors below.

Rumor 1: Sometime around November 2006, MS is launching a complete media service on the marketplace. This will range from 99 cent songs, to 3.99 streaming movies.

Rumor 2: At next E3, MS will announce a parternship with Blizzard that will bring World of Warcraft exclusively to 360. The deal is done, and Blizzard is working on porting the game and a console control scheme. This game will also include a unannounced expansion that the PC gamers will have to wait about a month to get after we get this game. Only 360 gamers will be on specific 360 servers, the game will include voice chat, and it wouldn't work with PC gamers.

Rumor 3: Halo 3 will be out Quarter 4 of 2006.

Rumor 4: There will be over 50 Sega Dreamcast games on the Xbox Live Arcade within 2 years, launched a handfull at a time. Every Dreamcast game released on 360 will be priced at around 10 dollars.

Rumor 5: Bonk's Adventure is coming to Xbox Live Arcade September 2006.


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Lifemode Interactive Launches Xbox 360 Facial Animation Support At Microsoft's Xfest 2006 In London



Lifemode Interactive, the leading pioneers and innovators of facial animation software technology, have announced today that their highly sophisticated multi platform SDK now fully supports Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Lifemode will launch their Xbox 360 version at Microsoft's Xfest event in London on Monday, February 13th.

LIFESTUDIO:HEAD - a well known high quality and top performance facial animation engine created by Lifemode Interactive is now available for Xbox 360 platform. The solution takes the benefit of Xbox 360 multicore architecture to achieve top performance and bring realistic facial animation to every next-gen game.

Yuri Golubev, Chief Programmer said: "We are really impressed with the good realization of multi-core architecture and fast graphical chip of Xbox 360 which tremendously enhanced the performance of our SDK. High compatibility of PC and Xbox DirectX allowed to port our SDK from PC to Xbox 360 practically in no time at all. We foresee game designers will be able to stretch their facial animation skills to the absolute limits of the Xbox 360 console."

The LIFESTUDIO:HEAD technology has been designed for computer character animation in real-time. The software contains an impressive set of features supported by the original Macro-Muscles technology. These include easy modeling, realistic texturing, automated lip-synch, comprehensive animation library and many other. Data exchange with 3ds max and Maya is supported giving the possibility of working with own models and scene rendering.

Lifemode Interactive will be demonstrating the advantages of their technology at Xfest 2006, which will take place in London on February 13th. The event will explore Xbox 360-focused technical information for game developers, including several case studies of Xbox 360 games. Organized by Microsoft Corp, the event is designed to attract all the best minds and high profile people in the entertainment industry.


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Collect The Ultimate Project Gotham Racing Kudos on the Xbox 360



From today, fans of the bestselling Project Gotham Racing® franchise have the chance to collect the ultimate in PGRTM kudos by winning a place in the virtual racing event of the year, the first ever PGR100, fuelled by Xbox Live. Events held throughout Europe in February and March will determine 100 gamers who have earned a place in the coveted PGR 100. Each will win not just respect but a unique, ultra limited edition, PGR black-finished Xbox 360 console.

As Xbox 360 takes us into a new generation of gaming, the PGR 100 breaks away from ordinary gaming events as there are several different ways to win for both Xbox and Xbox 360 gamers: Speed alone is not enough to gain entry into what is set to be the most exclusive virtual racing 'club' in Europe. The PGR 100 is a test of skill, daring, knowledge, luck but above all, stylish racing. Your first chance to win a place begins today as we challenge you to take part in the easy to enter PGR 100 Gamer Picture Draw.

Just fire up Xbox Live on your Xbox 360 and download a specially designed PRG 100 Gamer Picture, 'PGR 100", from Xbox Live Marketplace between 12:01hrs GMT on Wednesday 6th February 2006 and 11.59hrs GMT on 10 March, 2006. That's all you have to do – you don't even need to be a fully paid up Gold member of Xbox Live to do this – anyone with an Xbox 360 console, broadband internet access, who is signed up to the free Silver membership can download the Gamer Picture. If you download the Gamer Picture between those dates you will be automatically entered into a draw to win a unique, limited edition Xbox 360 and one of the first precious places in the PGR 100.

Fonte (teamxbox.com)

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wxHdd v1.0 GUI Xbox 360 HD tool and wxTheme v1.1



There are 2 ways to navigate (read) the Xbox360 HD:
* With the first button (Open File) to open a dump of the disc (faster and more secure)
* Or you can read directly from the disc (in that case the Xbox360 disc must be selected as default) by using the icon on the right (Open Disc)This is the first version, the program will evolve in the coming days, including support for PIRS files.

Some info about the content of the disc:
* Cache: as the name says ... used for caching
* Content: sub-dir 0000... contains the demos and other things you downloaded from LIVE. The other sub-dirs are user profiles.
* mindex: contains music files (both the original music files that come with the HD and those you recorded/transfered)
* H2: unknown (something with Halo2?)
* Compatibility: Xbox 1 gamesaves
* $systemupdate: Last weeks system (kernel/dashboard) update? (seems to contain the dashboard/system files (xex files) flashed on the Xbox360 TSOP during the update)

Download wxHdd v1.0 (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/harddrive/wxHdd-1.0.rar)

Download wxHdd v1.1 (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/developers/wxTheme-1.1.rar)

Fonte (http://bouclier.free.fr/)


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Stream HD content Wireless Without Hickups on Xbox 360



There's some confusion around the appropriate steps to take in adding an Xbox 360 to a home network with optimal results. In an ideal universe, connecting an Xbox 360 with a wired connection is the best course of action. Wired connections generally guarantee close to 100Mbps per machine across a local area network. Wireless networking is significantly less reliable, with things like cordless phones and microwave ovens operating on the same frequency as the 802.11b and 802.11g standards.

802.11a is the standard Microsoft is recommending, but it's not necessary. My own home network is segmented with an Xbox 360 on one 802.11g access point and all other wireless devices are on a second 802.11g access point. My wired Media Center successfully streams the 1080p HD content available from Microsoft's WMV HD Showcase without any hiccups.

If you currently live in an 802.11b wireless network world, it's definitely time to upgrade. 802.11b results in lousy streaming of audio using Windows Media Connect and most of the existing hardware won't support the WPA security standard you should be using to protect your network. If you live in a house like mine, with one portable machine stuck with onboard 802.11b, you definitely want to segment your 802.11b traffic from the Xbox 360 802.11g traffic to prevent a slowdown in gaming or streaming performance.

802.11g networks also benefit from network segmentation. Put the Xbox 360 on its own 802.11g access point and connect all other wireless devices to a second access point to keep network performance optimized. This is like making the Xbox 360 the lone car on the expressway while all your computers are stuck in traffic over on the highway.

Fonte (http://www.jakeludington.com/xbox/20060207_xbox_360_wireless_networking.html)



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Connect360 v1.0 Public Beta



NullRiver released a new version of Connect360, a streaming application for Mac OSX to Xbox 360 (see this news if you missed it).
What's new/fixed:
* Automagic transcoding: Connect360 features on-the-fly automatic transcoding of many formats so that you can effortlessly enjoy your media on your Xbox 360.
* What formats are supported? Connect360 supports MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF and Apple Lossless for Music. For Photos, Connect360 supports: JPEG, RAW, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF.

Download: (http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360)

Fonte (http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360)



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Moore Discusses Xbox 360 Shortages, Live Arcade



During his DICE session, Peter Moore touched on some key Xbox 360 issues such as shortages and Xbox Live.

Regarding shortages, he said, "Within the next four to six weeks, anybody will be able to walk into a store and buy an Xbox 360."
He defended the company's decision to launch the Xbox 360 in three territories. "Was it controversial? Yes. But it's what we needed to do to bring next-gen gaming to a global audience. There have been short-term shortages, but we're driving a clear advantage as we go forward. It was the right decision."

He talked about Xbox Live Arcade and the success of the try-before-you-buy model. He used the example of Geometry Wars (pictured), for which 36 percent of consumers who downloaded the demo bought the game. The average Xbox Live Arcade conversion is 20 percent, with the lowest conversion rate for a game being 10 percent.


Fonte (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2239&Itemid=2)



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Ninety Nine Nights Gets Theme Song By BoA



Microsoft has announced that the theme song of Xbox 360 game “Ninety Nine Nights” will be performed by BoA. The early purchase gift and demo kiosk deployment has also bee announced.BoA is a young Korean super star who crossed the sea to become one of the most popular songstresses in Japan.

The early purchase gift will be a motion view card featured with the character “Turur”Players who buy Xbox 360 related products in the game stores will be able to get a demo version of the game from March 1. 50,000 copies of the demo version will also be deployed into the stores. The demo version will also be available on the marketplace soon.From February 11, the game store kiosks will be launched together with EA’s “Burnout Revenge”. Any player who had a chance to test play the games will get an “Xbox 360 screen cleaner”. The players who buy or pre-order Xbox related products will also have the chance to win a wireless headphone for Xbox 360.

http://xbox360.qj.net/N3_n305_0210.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/N3_n306_0210.jpg

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)



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Xplorer360 v0.9: Read/Write access to Xbox 360 HD, Mcard *UPDATED* Beta2


Here it is! The highly anticipated release of xplorer360. This is beta software and needs testing. What better way then let you guys find the bugs!

Too many features to list but here are a few:
* FULL Read/Write to 360 HDDs.
* FULL Read/Write to 360 Memory Units.
* Physical and Logical drive access.
* Support for opening of dumps of both devices.
* Backup/Restore dump options.Any bugs you may find can please be directed to our forums.
Brought to you by Roofus and AngerWound of the 360GameSaves.com Team!

Be on the lookout for some cool hardware we'll be making available in the near future as well!With read and write support to the Xbox 360 harddisk and memcard it means you'll be able to share gamesaves over the internet, 360gamesaves.com has a gamesaves database and upload script waiting to be used :-)
You can connect your Xbox 360 HD on your PC via an SATA controller, the memorycard can be connected via USB (see how here or here).
The Xbox360 saves are usually in /content/<profileID>/<titleID>/ of partition3 on your Xbox 360 HD. Xbox 360 gamesaves can be transfered to another Xbox 360 console and profile, but all 'LIVE achievements' will be disabled of course (achievements are linked to the LIVE profile). A dumbed down version of xplorer360 made specially for gamesaves manipulation will be released soon which should make it easier for beginners to find their gamesaves.

Also interesting - this tool will allow you to move over your old Xbox 1 gamesaves to your Xbox 360 (they will probably have to go somewhere in /partition3/Compatibility/Xbox1/ or /partition3/H2/), something that was impossible up to now.

But of course it'll also allow you to navigate the rest of the disc, so you can check out all the stuff located on the drive, like the music stored on your drive or what you downloaded from Xbox LIVE for example (demos, live arcade, themes, videos ...).

Note: Before people try to launch crazy ideas again: No this does not allow you to copy retail games (signed for XBOX360DVD media only) to the HD and play them. It's a tool that gives you access to the Xbox 360 HD and Memcard from a PC, it does not hack/bypass any security.

*UPDATE* BUG: One confirmed bug has been found and can be harmful if not known. Do not attempt to insert a file with the same name into a folder. If the filename already exists, delete it then insert your new one. Look for an updated/fixed build soon.



Xplorer360: Beta2 Warning and Get PGR3 Pictures taken with Photo Mode (http://www.360gamesaves.com/)


Small problem with File/Folder Injection on Physical Drives
The issue with xplorer360 Beta 2 is known and it is being investigated. All Logical/Images are perfect however. Thanks for all the testing to help bring these bugs to our attention.Now that programs to easily access the Xbox 360 HD have been released, Sniperkil of 360gamesaves.com comes with another example of what this allows you to do:ne of our[360gamesaves.com] forum moderators, Sniperkil, has extracted some pictures taken with the photo mode in Project Gotham Racing 3. He used xplorer360 to extract the photos from his save game file on his Memory Unit [the images are stored as plain JPG in your profile.sav ... more here]. Below are the screen shots taken. Click on the thumbnails to view the full high definition resolution images:

para quem queria saber ai esta um mod de tirar fotos ao carros e meter no pc :)

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/360explorer/pgr1.thumb.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/360explorer/pgr2.jpg

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Xbox360 Wireless Controller 11usd to Manufacture



Bill-of-material estimates for the wireless controller come in at around $11, or 22 percent of the retail price for the product--a far cry from the negative margin of the console itself.

Fonte (http://www.gamersreports.com/news/1437/)



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Xbox 360 Camera and Microphone Details



* In-Camera Video Processing
The camera itself is capable of not only receiving the information, but also processing it. It's no mean feat in something so small, and it allows the console to run unfettered, as the image processing doesn't suck up all its bandwidth.

* Thirty Frames per Second
The camera is capable of capturing 30 frames per second. If you need a standard for comparison, think about this: Television is displayed at 30 frames per second, most video games are displayed at 30 frames per second (though developers are striving to make 60 the norm), and film is captured and displayed at 27 frames per second.

* Stills
Like any good video camera, the camera is also capable of taking still images (with 1.3 megapixels of memory) as well. Your faces can be imported into games or accompany your name on leader boards for even more recognition and fame.

* Low Light Performance
We gamers love playing in the dark--most gaming environments have very low illumination, and the camera is designed specifically with that in mind.

* Video Chat
To further illustrate the point, he mentioned, "It's not just the camera, we have the microphone as well." The microphone plugs directly into the controller and allows your voice to carry through to the recipient's TV or stereo speakers.
The microphone connected to the Xbox 360 Controller allows group chat, unlike the Xbox 360 Headset. Video chat and video messaging with your friends will become an integrated part of the Xbox Live experience.

* Gesture Gaming
The specs for the camera are something to behold, and the ability to hold quality video chats with your friends is just plain neat. But what use does it have in gaming? Banerjee responds with a couple of interesting points. "It will open the door for the future of gesture gaming, and it goes hand-in-hand with the software that's developed for it."
In short, the camera offers developers the ability to add elements of gameplay that could directly respond to your own actions. For example, imagine controlling a squad of soldiers by silently gesturing where to go, instead of issuing a voice command and alerting nearby guards.
This ushers in a new generation of fun online motion detection-enabled games where you use your body to control on-screen characters over Xbox Live. The camera and microphone offer the functionality, so now it's up to the game developers to find innovative ways to implement it.

Fonte (http://www.planetxbox360.com/?view=article&article=906)



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Mimesis: New Halo 2 Map, Skin and Content Admin



* New Map and New Content Administrator
Today you will find a map in your Mimesis(info) available content list that most of us have been waiting to see system link compatible for a long time. The Valley, by greennc, is a very well done recreation of the Coagulation map. With its mossy overgrown walls, tall trees and foggy sky line, you'll be hard pressed to see this map the same as its Bungie counterpart. Download it now and meet up in the Mimesis Kai(info) Arena.
The Valley (Halo2)
Time has past since the original blood gulch battles, but centuries later, the war between bases still rages on.

This map was brought to you by our new Content Administrator, Uber_n00b. He has been brought on the Mimesis Team as the final say for what content gets posted on the Mimesis servers. We would like to officially welcome Uber_n00b to the Mimesis team and wish him the best in his efforts to further expand the Mimesis content library.

* New Mimesis Halo 2 Skin
DWells has created a very nice skin for Mimesis available at:

Fonte (http://www.projectmimesis.com/)



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Detailed Tech Info of Headers and Connectors on Xbox 360 Motherboard


Speedy22 sent us a great document he wrote with pinouts, diagrams and technical/manufacturer details of all the headers and connectors on the Xbox 360 motherboard. He also added some info about differences on retails motherboards, list of Bios/Kernel versions seen so far, Retail/XeXDK/HDK ports and the different unique numbers (like console serial number, product id and so on):Most of the information was based on the top and bottom layers of a dechipped 360 motherboard and decapped chips, I will update the information once I gain full knowledge of the inner layers of the motherboard.
For reference, I have also included some information I have gathered from images of Development Hardware and XDK hardware found on the net.
Please double-check my information, I am human and I do make mistakes. I have also attempted to give credit where credit was due. If you find any errors or omissions, please let me know so that I can correct it on future versions.
Like most, I am doing this as a hobby in my spare time, so I will do my best to keep the information up to date but I can not make any guarantees.

Fonte (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/Xbox_360-HandC-V1_4.pdf)



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Xbox 360 'Jump Rope' Commercial in Best Spots of 2005 List



The Xbox 360 "Jump Rope" TV commercial made it into Adweek's (the advertising experts) list of best ads of 2005. It's not the best ad of 2005 ... that adward goes to Comcast (It's Comcastic!), but it's in the "best of the rest" list of just 50 spots selected out of 1,300 submissions for Best Spots of the Year, along with about 1,200 spots that were reviewed throughout the year for Best Spots of the Month.
VIDEO (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/video/xbox360-ad.wmv)

Fonte (http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/best_spots_05/index.jsp)


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wxHdd v1.2 and wxPirs v1.1



Gael360 released an update of wxHdd(info) (a tool to read the Xbox 360 HDD on PC) and wxPirs (to tool to open Generic Xbox 360 Container files).

What's new/fixed on wxHdd since v1.0 (translated from french):
* Experimental support for memory cards (v1.0.1)
* Fixed some bugs (v1.0.1)
* Handling fragmentation of disc (v1.2)
* Opening of several partitions (v1.2)
* Extracting directories (v1.2)
* Instant/Direct opening of files (v1.2)
* Note: wxHdd does not have a feature to 'add files' (write on HD/Image) yet.

Gael360 also released a new tool called wxPirs v1.1:This tool will allow you to open files of the following types: PIRS, LIVE or CON, which are "generic container files" on the Xbox360.
More info about this format is available on free60.org.

These 3 formats are identical, the only difference are the first 4 characters of the file (PIRS/LIVE/CON), which is where their names come from, and what they are used for:
* PIRS: used to store themes or gamertags for example
* LIVE: used to store content downloaded from Xbox LIVE
* CON: these are a bit special, they are the only ones of this format that are create by the Xbox 360 itself. They are used to store saved games.

v1.1 comes with some bug fixes.

Download wxHdd v1.2:(.NET 2.0 Framework required) (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/harddrive/wxHdd-1.2.rar)

Download wxPirs v1.1:(.NET 2.0 Framework required) (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/developers/wxPirs-1.1.rar)

Fonte (http://gael360.free.fr/)


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Xbox Dev Team about Xbox (360) Operating System



One of the first questions I get when someone hears I work on Xbox is "So, what operating system do you guys use? Windows 2000, right?" I am honestly not sure where the Win2K misperception comes from, but Xbox runs a custom operating system built from the ground up. While our operating system exports many of the same APIs found in Win32 (e.g. CreateThread or WaitForSingleObject), not everything is there. For instance, there is no use for CreateWindow on Xbox - all graphics are done through (our own flavor of) Direct3D.

There are a number of reasons both Xbox and 360 have their own OS. First, it gives Xbox a chance to own its own destiny in terms of architecture. When you have your own operating system, it's easy to go in and change things. Second comes performance. There isn't much of a hardware abstraction layer on Xbox - most stuff talks almost directly to hardware. This eliminates a lot of software overhead you might find on a PC. Third is security. With our own operating system, it also becomes a lot easier to design & implement our own security architecture. As the community is finding out, there is a lot of custom stuff.

The operating system is more than just the kernel. On Windows, you have critical components such as EXPLORER.EXE, shlwapi.dll, user32.dll, and others that are required for your system to function. On Xbox 360, we have similarly critical components. When you see a required system update from Xbox Live, we are mostly updating these critical components with fixes as well as new features.

That's a primer on our operating system. I wouldn't want to spill all my guts in one post 'cuz then I'd have nothing to talk about later on. Let us know if you want to know more about the OS in the comments...

Fonte (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=491020)



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Xplorer360 v0.9 Beta 3.1 and Help Out Team 360GameSaves.com



Xplorer360(info) v0.9 Beta 3.1
So it seems when we compiled Xplorer360 Beta 3 we left out the search for XBOX1 HDD as a Physical Device! Download Link has been updated with that little problem fixed. :)

* AngerWound Needs an XBox 360 for Xplorer360 Development!
Well, as you can see from the title above. Neither of the developers of Xplorer360 currently own an Xbox 360 to your amazement! Everything was written based on dumps, and then ported over to use actual devices.
This is why we unleashed Xplorer360 so early, to get some real testing done! However, we'd like to be able to test things on our own hardware before putting the public at risk with possible bugs.

Download Xplorer360 v0.9 Beta 3.1 (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/harddrive/Xplorer360v0.9b3.1.rar)

Fonte (http://www.360gamesaves.com/)


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Xplorer360 v0.9 Beta 3: now with Xbox1 Support



A new version of Xplorer360(info), a tool to read/write on your Xbox/Xbox360 HDD and Xbox360 Memcard, has been released. What's new/fixed:
* Added: XBOX1 HDD Support
* Fixed: All Previous Physical Device Injection Problems
* Fixed: Backup/Restore Bugs
* Note: There currently is no progress indicator while Xplorer is working. It may appear to have locked during Backup/Restore/Extract/Inject but it's simply working.

Fonte (http://www.360gamesaves.com/index.php)



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New Dead Rising footage



Dead Rising is one of those games that looks cool, but never really appeared earth shattering. Before now the graphics didn’t look that great, and the framerate was so-so. Capcom has apparently been keeping themselves busy as the latest Dead Rising footage look superb! Before now, the game wasn’t even on my buy list. It’s great to see a game come together like this.

One of my fears was that the gameplay would get repetitive like most hack and slash games. We were previously told you can use just about anything in the mall as a weapon, and apparently that wasn’t much of an exageration. One of my favorite effects in the video was pushing through the crowd of zombies with a big umbrella and they deflect off like rag dolls. Or how about a little humor? Stick some cones on the zombies head and snap some pictures:

http://www.360insider.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/02/deadrising.jpg

Fonte (www.360insider.net)



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King Kong demo and other content on XBLM



For those not in the know, XBLM is shorthand for Xbox Live Marketplace. Besides the King Kong demo, there are also Hexic and Bejeweled theme packs, new sounds, graphics, and scenario packs for Crystal Quest, and Fight Night Round 3 picture packs and themes.

Nothing gets me more interested than a playable demo, but the sound and graphics packs really peaked my interest. The prospects of changing a games sounds and visuals is a neat concept, and as Major Nelson points out it’s the first time it’s been done on the Marketplace.

Before you rush off to download the King Kong demo, it apparently has some major glitches. Major glitches as in the T-Rex level is missing T-Rex. Sounds like someone really dropped the ball on this one. I’ll keep you updated on this post.

Update - The King Kong appears to have been pulled. I’ll make a new post when a fix demo is released.

Fonte (http://www.360insider.net/)



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Street Fighter II: HF taken for a spin



There's a pretty good chance that Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting is gonna drop on Xbox Live Arcade next week. So now's the time to get ourselves worked up into a froth. Gamespot got their lucky "hands on" an early copy of the guaranteed hit and concluded:

"From the look of things, Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting is shaping up to be just what fans want. The visuals look promising, the control is basically solid, and the breakdown of achievements for it are good, too. The only stumbling block we've noticed has been the game's performance, which we expect to be improved."

Feature I'm most looking forward to: quarter matches (pictured). Totally recreate that arcade experience, study their moves, plunk your quarter down, get embarrassed. Ah, the good old days.



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Have 360, will travel. DIY 360 travel case



A dedicated 360 Fanboy at Frag-X has made himself a rugged carrying case for his Xbox 360 "in about 30 minutes for well under 40 dollars." He used a Husky aluminum toolbox, available at Home Depot for $20, black foam available at a fabric or craft store, spray adhesive, a CD wallet, and some Velcro.

Everything said and done, the real catch here is the toolbox, which happens to fit the 360, power supply, cords, and controllers perfectly. Maybe even too perfectly... Now I'm trying to think of a reason to haul the 360 around.

http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/02/xbox360_travel_case.jpg

Fonte ("]Fonte


Infineon's Memory Chips Holding Up the Xbox 360?



Although a low chip yield has been named as a culprit in the past, it's the first time a specific supplier and component have been named.

Unnamed sources told the Mercury News that Infineon wasn't able to produce enough quality GDDR3 memory chips. Xbox 360 contract manufacturers Wistron and Flextronics reportedly had to sort through Infineon chip shipments, separating the good from the bad, which wasted both time and components.

Rejected chips couldn't keep up with the Xbox 360's 700 megahertz speed, and could noticeably affect the performance of the console if installed.Currently, Samsung is the only supplier other than Infineon that supplies Microsoft with the GDDR3 memory, a fact that increases the plausibility of such a component issue.

Xbox boss Peter Moore refused to specify the cause of the hold-up. "We have more than 200 suppliers and I'm not going to point the finger at any one of them."Moore said at last week's DICE Summit that "Within the next four to six weeks, anybody will be able to walk into a store and buy an Xbox 360," and that component shortages "have been fixed." A third contract manufacturer Celestica is expected to alleviate some of the supply issues.

Nam Hyung Kim, an analyst with iSuppli told Mercury News. "I was concerned even before they released the Xbox 360 that they wouldn't get enough supply. This was a very aggressive plan by Microsoft. To me, it was risky to go ahead. If there is a shortage of these chips, it could very well cause a shortage of the Xbox 360."

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)



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New Xbox Live Marketplace Downloads



Thats right, even more downloads for the Xbox Live Marketplace have gone live. You can now download the King Kong demo as well as some Hexic and Bejeweled theme packs. New sounds, graphics and scenario packs for Crystal Quest and Fight Night Round 3 picture packs and themes are also available.

This marks the first time that Xbox Live Marketplace has been used to facilitate the changing of a games sounds and visuals, and is a great concept.

On the down side, the King Kong demo has one major glitch… The T-Rex level has no T-Rex… Well, hopefully they fix this one soon, we will keep you updated.


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Splinter Cell: Double Agent - Impressions



Kikizo brings us some interesting impressions on Ubisoft's long in development, Splinter Cell: Double Agent. Double Agent is the next game in the Splinter Cell series of stealth action games from the acclaimed developer. This new entry paints protagonist Sam Fisher in quite a different light than we're used to, no longer is Sam the cool customer who'd kill your dog and you'd never know it, he's a broken man who's fallen on hard times. Sam's daughter, Sarah has died recently, sending him into a state of emotional turmoil that causes him to quit his job, the next time we see Sam he's in jail, and it only gets worse from there.

"You begin the game in prison and your first task is to find a guy called Jamie Washington who you must befriend, so to infiltrate his organisation and take cover as a double agent. [sic] You also have to make sure those who want him dead on the inside don't succeed. You also have to escape and you won't have your trademark goggles to help you."

The interview also goes into specifics about what to expect from Double Agent on the various platforms, as well as further information on the changes to gameplay being made to the game for its next generation outing on the Xbox 360.

Fonte ("]Fonte


Crystal Quest Update for Xbox Live Arcade



The Xbox 360 Marketplace has updated new sounds and graphics for the downloadable game Crystal Quest. Crystal Quest is a 1987 classic that, "returns with updated graphics, enhanced special effects, and Dolby sound! Pilot your ship through 60 waves, collecting crystals and evading the Nasties. These unique baddies—each one different—emerge from portals on each side of the screen.

Fire your weapon at them, or deploy a smart bomb to vaporize every Nasty on the screen. Grab all the crystals to open the gateway at the bottom of the screen. And don't forget to gather up the goodies in each wave ... you can find bonus points, extra smart bombs, and even an occasional mega-crystal for massive points!"

The following addons were included in the update.

* Animal Madness Sound Pack
* Xtreme Scenario
* Nano Graphics Pack
* Sketch Graphics Pack
* Super Synth Sounds Pack

Fonte (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/crystalquestlivearcadexbox360/default.htm)



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Shaun White Strikes Gold



Shaun White had stuck gold recently in more then one way. In addition to winning the gold medal in the halfpipe snowboarding event in the Winter Olympics, he has teamed up with Ubisoft to announce their new line of current and next-gen snowboarding names based on White's snowboarding style.

White is rumored to be collaborating closely with Ubisoft developers on the game, and is an avid gamer himself. "I'm stoked to be working with Ubisoft to develop a video game that captures the thrill of snowboarding like no game has done before," White said. "I'm a huge fan of Ubisoft games like Prince of Persia, so I'm excited to be able to combine what I love about snowboarding and gaming into an experience for everyone to enjoy."

At 19 years old White is admired as one of the top snowboarders in the world. The only snowboarder ever to win the Winter X Games gold in both halfpipe and slopestyle AND in his gold medal performance in the Olympics, White pulled off a back-to-back 1080-degree rotation grabbing his board on both and leaving the audiences stunned. Look for a release of his new titles sometime in 2007.

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)



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BattleField 2 Screenshots for Xbox 360



Electronic Arts recently released a few new screenshots of the Xbox 360 version of Battlefield 2. Subtitled: 'Modern Combat', the Xbox 360 version will include Xbox Live online play, voice communication, and of course 5.1 surround sound.

Some nice graphic work has gone into this title, notice the lighting and shadow effects and some very high resolution polygon models and texture maps. BF2 for the PC includes a nice racking system and awards which is assumed to fit in well to the new Achievements system strutured with Xbox Live's new service.

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Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII to be Released in Q4



Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that the action-filled flight combat game Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII will be released for Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft in Q4 FY 2005-2006.

In Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII, players test their air-combat skills as they experience the most famous battles of World War II. As a squadron leader, players can fly up to 38 WWII aircraft in both single-player and multiplayer missions.

Developed by Ubisoft, Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII features innovative squadron-based combat, in which each artificial intelligence wingman's specialized skill can be used to the pilot's advantage. During the course of the 18-mission campaign, players will evolve along with their wingmen into an ace fighting force. Spectacular graphics enhance the combat experience in true World War II battle sites such as England, Germany, France, Morocco, Pearl Harbor, Midway and Tokyo. The heroic storyline that follows the evolution of a single squadron and the cinematic presentation create moments reminiscent of classic World War II movies. Pilots fly in close to Germany's industrial terrain during a bombing raid or emerge from the fog and cloud cover over London to engage the enemy. Up to 16 players online can engage over Xbox Live® online game service in head-to-head dogfights or cooperative team play between squadrons in 10 additional missions.

Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII for Xbox 360 will feature significant visual and sound enhancements that will take advantage of the powerful audio and graphical capabilities of Xbox 360's platform. Stunning graphics and improved sound will completely immerse the player in a cinematic experience as fights in epic air battles of World War II including:

* Enhanced 3D plane models: Highly detailed and authentic-looking planes make intensive use of environmental lighting and dynamic imagery.
* New improved and enlarged textures provide more detail for both planes and terrain: Players will see sun glare on their cockpits, light shafts streaking through clouds and detailed shadows on the environment. Cities, buildings and facilities have also been enhanced to take full advantage of advanced lighting effects and shading to create an intense, realistic atmosphere for cities and military bases.
* More realistic battle damage: Bullets hit planes and smoke dynamically streams from cannons and engines. Battle damage from bullets, bombs and downed planes is visible and persistent on both terrain and buildings.
* Dramatic presentation: Visual perception filtering will be enhanced including extended burn effects and motion blur to create even more drama. Intense shockwaves from explosions fill the sky with debris using dynamic lighting and particle effects made possible by Xbox 360's system.
* Enhanced sound effects: Perception filtering enhances the player's immersion. Sound treatment is actively managed in accordance to what the player does. Sound varies depending on the scene in order to create a more immersive, cinematic and dramatic atmosphere around the player.

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)



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Browse the internet on your Xbox 360



In order to make this work you NEED to have Windows XP Media Center Edition. This will not work with any other platform of windows (XP or otherwise). Note that this is not a add-on to Media Center Edition, nor a full browser in any aspect. Simply, it is using MCE PC to render an image of the website for the Xbox360. You will not be able to enter text, such as in google or the address bar. You will be able to follow links but that is about it.

1. Go to http://www.anpark.com/software.aspx
2. Click on "Download Now (591 Kb)"
3. Double click on MCEBrowserSetup.msi and just click next
4. Start your Xbox360 and go into Media Center
5. Go into "More Programs" and choose the "Browser" Entry.
6. Add Favorites to your 360 from your PC, by going into:

* C:\ then "Documents and Settings" folder, then the "MCX#" folder
* (# is a number, it depends on how many times you did manually reconnect the 360 to the PC , so it changes for everyone. The highest number is the latest, so choose that folder)

Keyboard support is currently unavailable. GamerReports states that they think that "The only way to exploit the Xbox360 would be with an image library exploit."

Fonte (http://www.gamersreports.com/article/22)



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Direct TV to bring HD TV movies on the Xbox 360?



Back at CES, Direct TV announced that they had some plans for integration with Windows Media and bring HD TV flicks to the Xbox 360 system. Well the latest issue of OXM shows that they may be going further than that. OXM reports on rumors that there could be an entire new blade devoted to DTV. Features such as movies on demand and standard-definition streaming DVR (TiVo) were specifically mentioned. At this point, this is all still classified as a rumor, but this is something that would definitely be great to see come to the 360!

Fonte (http://www.videocardforum.com/index.php/topic,5270.0.html)



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Celebrate the launch of Ghost Recon: Advanced WarFighter with a game of paintball!



Britxbox.co.uk, in association with Ubisoft Entertainment Ltd and High Wycombe Skirmish Paintball Centre, today announce a revolution in LAN gaming which is set to give UK gamers a whole new experience.

On Monday February 27th 2006 gamers from around the UK will have the opportunity to "Join the Ghosts" and enjoy an exciting day of gaming and paintballing in an event intended to celebrate the launch of Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter.

Hosted at Skirmish Paintball Centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, visitors to the event will enjoy a free half-day of paintballing along with the opportunity to play Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter before the game in released in March.

Michael Rossell, Editor and LAN Manager commented: "We've had brilliant success with our LAN events in the past and due to this we've seen numerous copy cat events. Our latest venture, working closely with Ubisoft and High Wycombe Paintball Centre, is a revolution in LAN gaming.

"Combing a free paintballing day with the opportunity to experience Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter - BXB is showing that we are still leading the pack with UK LAN Gaming events. And the best thing about it is that's it's free.

"I'm very excited about the event and I'm looking forward to getting to grip with GRAW and enjoying some paintball action with members of the BXB community."



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Top 10 Xbox Live Games



1 Halo 2
2 Call of Duty 2
3 Perfect Dark Zero
4 DEAD OR ALIVE 4
5 PGR3
6 Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
7 Battlefield 2: MC
8 Madden NFL 06
9 Geometry Wars Evolved
10 NBA 2K6


Fonte (http://www.majornelson.com/2006/02/18/top-10-xbox-live-games/)


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Far Cry Instincts Predator shots (Xbox 360)

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Gears of War update (Xbox 360/PC)



John Porcaro, a Microsoft employee and member of the Xbox Global Marketing team, has updated his Gamerscore blog with some interesting info from the recent Microsoft Sales & Marketing Summit. In his update, Porcaro revealed that Robbie Bach and Peter Moore ran never-before-seen demos of upcoming Xbox 360 titles, including Gears of War. (thanks TeamXbox)

Peter then took the stage for about 90 minutes, where he went in depth about upcoming plans for the games group. He showed several demos that have never been seen before (though I expect updated versions will be made public in the weeks (GDC) and months (E3) ahead). The demos included gameplay from Gears of War (holy smokes, I can't wait for that game!), plus a closer look at Rise of Legends, and several others coming soon.

In addition, Mark Rein, VP of Epic Games, revealed they are currently playtesting the multiplayer aspect of the game. "We've recently been doing some multiplayer play tests. We've had eight-player matches, they go on for a long time and everyone's really enjoying testing them out." Well, if Gears Of Wars' mutilplayer is aimed at cooperation and taking cover, then 8 players could be a good thing. Too many people can turn things into a frag-fest...

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Lost Planet shots





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NBA Star Andrew Bogut is in the Zone on Xbox Live



Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks is stepping off the hardwood to bring his talents to Xbox Live.

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First Superman Returns: The Videogame Screenshot



EA has released the first of four screenshots taken from the upcoming trailer of Superman Returns: The Videogame.

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KOEI Announces Xbox 360 Version of Dynasty Warriors 5



Koei announced today plans to bring their multi million selling Dynasty Warriors series to Xbox 360 in the shape of Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires


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Gears of War Update



New demo shown behind closed doors plus the first info on Gears of War's multiplayer mode.


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[_Rock_]

Não sei se será o melhor sítio para dizer,mas fica a intenção. :)

Hoje houve um update novo á Xbox 360,pelo menos eu tive de fazer,este foi o segundo portanto.
Não tenho qualquer tipo de notícia para fazer quote...
Se acharem que está no sítio errado,editem á vontade! ;)

BTW: Acabou-se o meu 1 month free of Gold Membership :sad:...

[pofxxx]

Chatered and Microsoft Sign 65-nm Manufacturing Agreement for Xbox360 CPU



hartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, one of the world's top dedicated semiconductor foundries, has signed an agreement with Microsoft for the manufacturing of CPU products-using 65-nanometer (nm) Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) semiconductor technology -for Microsoft's Xbox 360 game consoles. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2007, and will support the Xbox 360's growing demand and expanding market reach. The announcement follows Chartered's successful manufacturing of 90nm SOI CPU products for the Xbox 360 console's launch, through an agreement with IBM.

"We look forward to working with Chartered on the production of such an important component of our Xbox 360 system," said Larry Yang, General Manager of Xbox Console Development at Microsoft. "Chartered's ability to demonstrate the manufacturability of IBM's advanced SOI technology in Fab 7 was key to our selection. We plan to continue with our strategy of dual sourcing from Chartered and IBM's fabs, which are operationally aligned and compatible, to give us the consistent product quality and flexibility we will need."

"We are excited to expand our manufacturing relationship with Microsoft and leverage the innovative 65nm SOI technology made available to us through our agreement with IBM," said Kay Chai "KC" Ang, senior vice president of fab operations at Chartered. "This is both a recognition of Chartered's 300mm manufacturing excellence and increasing customer confidence in our ability to enable cutting-edge technologies as products transition to 65nm. By working closely with IBM to enable manufacturing compatibility and dual-sourcing capability, our goal is to continue to be a reliable manufacturing source to Microsoft."


Fonte (http://www.charteredsemi.com/media/corp/2006n/20060420_microsoft.asp)



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Devil 360: Xbox 360 Security Info



Here's some news we received from the Devil360 Team, who announced last week that they will release a new product for the Xbox 360 on 06/06/2006 Xbox:
* The previous version of M$ console has been hacked by Andrew Huang also known as Bunnie from M.I.T. (more details here[pdf])
* This guy is very well known for his book "Hacking the Xbox". (more details here)
* What was the real security of the Xbox? Check this article[xbox-linux.org]

(*) Xbox 360:
* At http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 you will find a good definition of the new Xbox 360 features.

* What about the security of this M$ product?

-M$ worked on it a little bit at least.
According to findarticles.com, Chipworks is an internationally recognized technical services company that analyzes the circuitry and physical composition of semiconductors devices and electronic systems for a wide range of applications in intellectual property licensing, patenting and competitive study. Chipworks has successfully helped leading-edge semiconductor and electronics organizations achieve their goals by supporting research and development efforts in strategic product development and patent portfolio management. At the end of 2005, Chipworks analyzed the main chip of the 360 console and created a commercial report (see here).

-Bunnie also wrote a document which content is speculative and subject to change (see here[pdf]). This document deals with the Xbox 360 security scheme.
He made some assumptions about the scheme:
>be resistant against "hack once run everywhere" attacks (means invalidate mod chips using crypto and a specific perso for each console)
>be weak against one-time "hero hacks" (means avoid bunnie's or MIT hackers articles)
>use custom features in the processor or chipset cores (use microelectronic and electronic hardware to defeat software script kiddies)
A long time ago we bought several Xbox 360 and started to investigate their security scheme. Eventually a lot of bunnie's assumptions were brilliant. Well done!

-Playing pirated games or hacking the Xbox 360 security core?
Recently (mid march 2006) a hacker called "The specialist" published one weakness and a lot of people are now working on hacking the DVD firmware.
Using a fast FPGA card, it is possible to insert a parser/driver between the motherboard and the optical reader... we let the reader conclude by himself (sed -e 's/DVDFAKE/DVDXBOX/g Input > Output ;-)). What about the SATA HD?... wait and see. Maybe another time when few things would have been detailed.
Anyway what is your aim ?
If you wish to run Linux on your 360 then you have a problem, and this problem is very interesting. (see free60.org)

-According to M$ "The core security system has not been broken" (see here).
True the security core is intact. And not broken yet. Is it breakable? Maybe...

-Did M$ build the security architecture alone?
No, M$ received some help from Infineon (TPM) (see here).
Remark: If you can provide us some TMP chips, we could be friends. We have some but maybe few things evolved.

-M$ did not make some mistakes as the previous time with the first Xbox.
>The motherboard is reduced and a lot of wires are PCB protected. Then it is not so easy to spy wires and to apply a man in the middle attack.
>The firmware of each console can be reprogrammed by M$ using Xbox LIVE. This operation can be executed without the acceptation of the user. The idea is to release a new secure patch (a little bit like Zindows update) using the network.
>What about collecting the route, IP address, crypto keys and some more information from the console at this time?
It is not a nightmare!! They do it.We first de-capped Xbox 360 components as Chipworks did and we analyzed the console (Some chips have nine levels of metal).
Now we can confirm a lot of bunnie's assumptions and sometimes even worse.

What could happen if M$ would have made a hardware mistake?
We will communicate about this in the next 360 hours.
The next communication will include pictures of the de-capped chips and then some explanations about the console and a little bit more.
In the future we will only communicate with people who subscribed an email address. [note x-s: it'll be posted here on the x-scene news too ofcuz]



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Transcode 360 v1.0 Beta 3.1 W.I.P.



I wanted to say a word of thanks for the feedback you've given us to date and give you the heads up on an interim release thats coming your way very soon.

A number of bugs were reported that although easily fixable, were causing quite a lot of problems and general distress, so I wanted to let you know that we're currently testing an interim Beta 3.1 build which we hope will address the following issues:
1. WmeBroadcastTranscoder disabled by default (no need for Windows Media Encoder)
2. Region neutral framerate parsing (smoother playback in non-US/UK territories).
3. The latest mencoder (available from the main website)
4. The ability to disable CleanProcessesOnStart (improve service startup time)
5. W1LL3M's subtitle patch

I'll update the download link on the left sidebar of runtime360.com as soon as the new build is available.
Thanks for your support!


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Team Xecuter 360 DVD to PC Adapter soon and SATA to USB Convertor



Just to let you know we will be shipping the X360 DVDROM to PC adapters in the next couple of weeks. Prices haven't been set but they will be very cheap. We will also be doing bundle kits with the HDD adapter too - plus stay tuned for a very nice HDD SATA to USB convertor (actually there will be two different versions - more news soon) - again we have worked to make this very affordable to the end user.

You can expect to be using firmware reader/writers at about the same time (others are working on some good looking homebrew projects too - check out http://devo-e.com/dvdhax/).

On another note apologies for the domain name change and the state of the site in the last week. The domain never actually belonged to us and was given to us for free use by a very good friend who isn't being such a good friend at the moment :-) So thanks to another friend for letting us use www.team-xecuter.com.

The forums are back working again and we have also made a post answering some rediculous accusations pointed at us by a few stupid individuals. It's a pointless read but entertaining in it's own way:


Fonte (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41140)



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Fantasy360: Full Replacement Cases for Wireless Controller



Project Fantasy360-Controller is the first of several upcoming casemod products for the Xbox360 platform that is manufactured and designed by Xtreme Enterprise. This casemod product provides creative gamers the opportunity to swap the original Xbox360 wireless controller shells for their favorite alternative color option. In addition to being perfect replicas for exact fit specifications, its high quality as well as ease of installation will doubtlessly bring many hours of creativity and fun to most, if not all categories of gamers.ll Fantasy360 cases are made from high quality ABS plastic materials with a polyurethane coating for durability and an acrylic shine. In addition, these cases fit like OEM and comes in 5 semi-transparent and solid color options at launch as follows:
* Plata Mid (Solid Chrome)
* Bleu East (Semi-Transparent)
* Clear West (Semi-Transparent)
* Crimson South (Semi-Transparent)
* Smoke (Semi-Transparent)

We expect this product to be released to major websites around the world where gamers are able to get a first-hand unbiased review of the quality and built of the products.
Detailed install pictures of the full process are now released in a pictorial format at flickr.com.

Afternote: Full console 360 cases (codenamed Project Fantasy360-Console) are also expected to be released in June 2006. Tune in for more information in this blogosphere.


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/fantasy360/41s_s200.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/fantasy360/42s_s200.jpg

Fonte (http://www.xbox-central.com/blog/)



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Xbox 360 DVD Adapter Prototype



Johnny and I[WunSick ] have been working on the adapter, shooting ideas, testing, various things... Hes built a few prototypes, I'm still waiting for my parts because I'd like to do this with you all so you guys get a firm understanding of how the device works.
Now johnnyTk36's adapter is a little more complicated than what you all will need, and for other reasons I cannot release quite yet :) but here is his adapter.Good job buddy, this should deffinitly be a fun project for you and I.
Note: The one we build will be very similar to this.


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/dvdhax/johnny_proto_s200.jpg

Fonte (http://devo-e.com/dvdhax/)



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Wistron Aims for 1 Mln Xbox 360s Monthly



Wistron, one of three Xbox 360 console manufacturers, is planning to increase production capacity to 1 million units per month by the end of the year, according to the Wall Street Journal Online.

The article states that the manufacturer wouldn't disclose the production capacity for the console last year, but analysts estimate the 1 million unit target would be three times greater.
Manufacturers Flextronics and Celestica will also continue Xbox 360 production, so while the 1 million unit monthly target is substantial, even greater numbers will be produced overall.

Fonte (http://next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2766&Itemid=2)



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Em termos gráficos, a diferença entre o Gears of War e o FFXI é abismal.
Aliás, este último está bastante fraco, o que é surpreendente. O Farcry está melhor, mas aquele aliasing é demasiado visível.

Realmente, ou é limitação do hardware em motores mais antigos, ou o motor gráfico do UE3.0 está muito à frente do resto...

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Xbox 360 DVD Adapter Diagrams and Parts List



Well friends, lets get some parts and diagrams shall we?

The following diagram has been made purely to make it as simple as possible for beginners and advanced users alike.Adapter Pinout
[X] [8] [6] [4] [2] [0]
[X] [9] [7] [5] [3] [1]
X = Dead Pins

Full Parts List:
- Capacitors - .o1 micro Farads (symbol looks like .01 uF) [any small value should work, it is just used to filter AC out of the line so a "true earth" ground is achived]
- Voltage regualtor- 1086V33
- Small wire andything around the 20-22 gauge should work
- A small PC board
- Some small heatshrink might cmome in handy.
- You will need a power connector from a orginal xbox, or you can make your own. The connector pin spacing on the power connector is 2mm.

Now, there are other ways to build this, but we felt for newbies and pros alike, the best middleground were the parts listed above. I have taken into consideration some suggested parts, and will be adding them soon, but as an actual page to this blog, not a post.


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/dvdhax/Diagram_New.jpg


Fonte (http://devo-e.com/dvdhax/)



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Transcode 360 v1.0 Beta 3.1



As discussed in my previous post, you can now download the interim Transcode 360(info) Beta 3.1 release.

It contains quite a few fixes and to sweeten the update I've thrown in DVD ISO streaming (experimental). Your ISO images should ideally be DeCSS'd, and contain just the main title with the appropriate audio track.

Tip: If you really want to maximise your performance, you can get a pre-compiled build of mencoder optimised for your processor over here. The one we redistribute with T360 is generic for logistical reasons. However, if you do raise a support issue please make sure that you let us know that you're using a non-standard build.


Fonte (http://runtime360.com/category/blog/transcoding/)

Download (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/videoconverters/transcode360-v1.0-B3.1.zip)


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Pictures from the Water Balloon Challenge in Australia



just got back to the hotel and uploaded the pictures to my Flickr site. It was a great event, and it was even better when I got to meet some blog readers that found me in the crowd of 3,000 people. Check out the cool T-Shirt and goggles that everyone had to wear. I have video of the actual event, but I won't be able to post that until I get back to the states.
All in all it was a record breaking event, and I have an interview from the Guinness World Book of Records guy who was here to certify the event, and I'll post that as well when I get back to the US.


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/waterballoons/132677076_b465d8c7c9_s200.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/waterballoons/132678114_8b370a0b1e_s200.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/27644_132832274_a0d7ce5641.jpg

http://xbox360.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/27644_132676566_deb40e7e1b_qjgenth.jpg

Fonte (http://www.flickr.com/photos/majornelson/sets/72057594113520359/)



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"Hidden Fees" For Final Fantasy Players?



At least one player has complained about what he says is a "lack of disclosure" regarding fees required to play Final Fantasy XI on the Xbox 360 platform.

Most players understand that multiplayer games require monthly fees. This particular player had believed that all was required after purchase was to install it and start playing. He was shocked to find that the installation took hours, and that would be charged $12.95 per month, plus $1 for each additional character he created beyond the initial one.

When this complaint was investigated, it was found that the installation on the Xbox was indeed lengthy and cumbersome. Additionally, the monthly fees are not clearly disclosed when players initially purchase the game (currently about $50 USD). In fact, none of the retailers - including Walmat, Amazon, Target, Gamestop, Outpost, or Costco - bothered to disclose the fact that the game will require an ongoing monthly subscription fee, although they did include this information for other games.


Fonte ( http://portable.joystiq.com/2006/04/22/gamer-feels-cheated-by-ffxis-sneaky-hidden-fees/)



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Love Football Gameplay Videos



Previous screenshots from Love Football weren't exactly impressive to be nice, and although it looks like it's been touched up, a whole lot hasn't really been change ed visually since previous posts. Featuring 60 teams from around the world with complete rosters and real athletes, Love Football features a first-person camera angle where gamers get to see the action from the player's perspective. The game also features a Japanese Representative Story Mode where gamers can pick their favorite Japanese star and experience the life of a soccer star. Although these videos show the third person views, you can still get a good impression of what the final product will be like



Download (http://dl.qj.net/click.php?pid=82&fid=6980)

Download (http://dl.qj.net/click.php?pid=82&fid=6981)

Fonte (http://www.xboxyde.com/news_2806_en.html)



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Quick Charge Kit Now Available



This is a call out to all wireless gamers...the wait is now over, you can get your Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit in stores now! The highly anticipated battery charger is extremely fast, with a charging time of only 2 hours per battery. The pack comes with a charging stand for 2 batteries, 1 rechargeable battery pack (last about 25 hours of play time per charge), and an AC adapter. And best of all, there is no need to worry about plugging in cords and cables to your Xbox because it's wireless.
The Quick Charge Kit will cost about $29.99 US.


http://xbox360.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/27753_playchargekit2.jpg



Fonte (xbox360.qj.net)



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X-Men Actors Reprise Roles For Official Game



According to Gamespot the main X-Men Stars are going to be doing their voices for the new X-Men: The Official Game for Xbox 360, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, DS, and Game Boy Advance which comes out on the 16th of May, a week and a half before the new movie, X-Men: The Last Stand, comes out in theaters. Patrick Stewart, who has done Professor X's voice for the last few games is coming back for this game as well as newcomers for voicing the game Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Shawn Ashmore as Iceman, and Alan Cumming provide the voice of Nightcrawler. Looks like the Marvel games are trying to make their games with higher standards just like the announcement of the New Superman Returns game to use their actors last week. The game takes place between the events of X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand and will shed some light on why Nightcrawler will not be in the third movie.

Fonte (xbox360.qj.net)



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KeyDrive Patcher/Xtractor v0.5



Scener released a tool that will allow you to easily extract and write the unique DVD key to/from an Hitachi-LG Xbox 360 firmware file (so no need to hex-edit it manually anymore). As you might know each DVD drive on the Xbox 360 has a unique key. That key is checked by your Xbox 360 console (so you normally can't switch drives, or use a DVD firmware with a diff key than yours). If the keys don't match the Xbox 360 will give an error while booting. This tool allows you to read/extract the key and write a key to a DVD firmware .bin file.
From foros360.com/readme:FEATURES 0.5:
* Program can patch any keydrive into any Hitachi firmware file
* Program can check if a firmware file is encrypted or not
* Program show the keydrive of a Hitachi firmware file
* Program can extract the keydrive into a key.kdx file
* Program can show the key extracted to a key.kdx file
* Program can create custom key.kdx files

BUGS 0.5:
* When you create a custom key.kdx, if you enter a number higher than FF, the program crash

NEXT FEATURES:
* Compatibility with Samsung drives

Fonte (http://www.foros360.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=572)



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Datel Play and Charge Kit for Xbox 360



April 24th, 2006 - At last you can kiss disposable batteries goodbye! The Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your wireless controller, even in the midst of battle.Play & Charge Kit with NiMH Battery is simple to use. Just fit the supplied battery pack in your wireless Xb360 controller, and connect your controller to your console with the Play & Charge cable. The rechargeable NiMH battery pack is charged while you play! A red light on the cable indicates it's charging. When this turns green, you're fully charged - disconnect the Play & Charge cable and return to wireless gaming.

Fully charging the NiMH battery takes up to six hours, after which it will give 30 hours of uninterrupted wireless action. Why not buy one for each hand controller so all your friends can join in the fun?

Play & Charge Kit with NiMH Battery is in the shops this month, and costs £14.99/$14.99. It can also be bought direct at www.codejunkies.com or by calling 08456 010 015.

Fonte (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/press/Datel-Play_and_Charge-press-rel.doc)



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http://xbox360.qj.net/Bizzarre-Talks-Up-The-PGR3-SpeedPack-Update/pg/49/aid/28326



QJ already covered the release of the PGR3 SpeedPack, and the reasoning behind the update and various content has caused a little bit of contention in the gaming realm, so the folks at IGN chat with the guys at Bizarre to uncover the truth. Firstly, the fact the pack was charged for was met with more than a few complaints on various sites. Bizarre states that the reason for the cost is simple, it took time and money to produce, so that's why it's a pay-for pack. Other updates are actually free and the cars themselves work out at only 60 Microsoft Points per vehicle.

Bizarre also add that they've included a new achievement. Points will be awarded to people who qualify for a tournament, so anyone with this particular achievement is a good racer. The online professional achievement has also been modified due to feedback from the PGR3 community. The new cars are said to be faster, but won't compromise the balance of the gameplay. Overall it seems that the folks at Bizarre are happy to listen to the games fans and act upon their wants and needs. You can't really blame them for charging for that.


Fonte (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/702/702307p1.html)



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New content in Xbox Live...



There are a few new updates to the content available in the Xbox Live Marketplace. There are 2 new game trailers taking the norm of being available in both 720p and standard definition. These are Blazing Angels and Major League Baseball 2K6. Two new updates to Jack Black's Nacho Libre Confessional titled 'DOA4: Which is it Itagaki?' where the head of Team Ninja shows off in his own game creation. And as we've already reported, there is the demo and picture pack for GRAW (747.77). Of course, all this is only available to those with an Xbox Live account.


Fonte (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10749/New-Content-Available-Now-on-Xbox-Live-Marketplace/)



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Winning Eleven 10 vai ser exibido na E3



Hey Soccer fans, are EA's FIFA Soccer games just not tickling your fancy? Well Konami's popular Winning Eleven Series, Pro Evolution Soccer in the UK, will be coming to the 360 and will be unveiled at this year's E3.

"The game is set for release on PlayStation2 and Xbox 360 later in 2006, and this will be the first time the game has been publicly shown. No other details are being released ahead of the presentation at E3, but there will be a roster of new moves, licensed clubs, and gameplay modes in the game. The game is currently pencilled in for an October release date."

More news will be coming soon with E3 coming up on May 10th so well keep you informed as the information trickles in

in http://xbox360.qj.net/Winning-Eleven-10-to-be-unveiled-at-E3/pg/49/aid/30351

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ja ha a vers em jap mas para a ps2

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Xbox 360 More Popular Than PS2?


Apparently, the Xbox 360 is more popular than every other console in the market, if April sales figures are anything to go by. This gaming console from Microsoft outsold other consoles - 295,000 Xbox 360s were sold, according to The NPD Group. Sony's current-gen console, the PS2, sold 205,000 units.


If you think about it, even with the relatively bigger sales of the Xbox 360, it still has a way to go before it catches up to the PS2. I'm no Sony fangirl, but I find it amazing that even after other companies have released their consoles, the PS2's still selling as well as it is.


Reports also state that software sales were better for the Xbox 360, with a ratio of 4:5; the top five selling games in April were also for Microsoft's console.

Sony to lose Devil May Cry exclusivity?

In an interview with Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Capcom producer Hiroshi Kobayashi hinted at the possibility of Devil May Cry heading to Wii and Xbox 360 as well, instead of just the PS3 for it's next iteration. This would be another big loss for Sony after Microsoft announced the next Grand Theft Auto for the Xbox 360.

Kobayashi said he still isn't sure about the real power of Sony's new console, but expects the visuals of a new DMC title to look like the trailer shown at the E3 last year. He didn't reveal anything gameplay-wise except for a definitive change in the fighting system. In order to appeal to more gamers, it's difficulty will be lowered and controls will be made easier to master.

The Devil May Cry series was has been one of the biggest selling franchises for the Playstation 2, especially in Japan. And while Sony still holds key brands like Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid, that may not be enough to convince most gamers to shell out over $500 for the PS3, when they'll be able to play most of the next-gen titles on consoles half as expensive.

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Xecuter 360 Connectivity Kit Update and New Products



A bit more info (incl. expected retail price) has been released by Team Xecuter(info) about the Xecuter 360 Connectivity Kit (pre-order is already available from divineo.cn). They also announced a few new products currently in development: a Dual Firmware Kit, ODD to USB Convertor, ODD to IDE Convertor and a 360 Dissasembly Kit:* 360 ODD Adapter
This adapter supplies power to your ODD (Optical Disc Drive) from your PC so you can connect direct to Sata without any fuss. It also has an eject switch and a debug (modeb) switch. Currently modeb is supported by Hitachi drives (The Samsung we tested needed to be flashed with the xtreme_0800 firmware to be recognized in windows).
The adapter is incredibly convenient and perfect for those who dont want to have the Xbox 360 hooked up to their PC so you dont have to move all your equipment / get behind your TV to unplug your video cables and mess around with that huge power supply if the Xbox 360 is in another room, and it's also for those who want the to use Debug Mode or have the eject option without any other cables or soldering. It is especially ideal for those who happen to have a spare Xbox 360 ODD. It's all about CONVENIENCE!

* 360 HDD Adapter
This adapter enables you to connect your Xbox 360 Sata Hard Drive to your PC without any fuss. It is a clean and tested design with no frills, perfect for the 360 enthusiast.

This complete kit will be available to buy in June from Xecuter stockists. Resellers tell us that they are setting the RRP at $29.95 for the complete kit, not bad considering other versions of HDD Adapter alone has been on sale for $20+.

We are also in the process of developing a Dual Firmware Kit, ODD to USB Convertor, ODD to IDE Convertor and a 360 Dissasembly Kit which will make it a breeze to take your case apart (those clips on the rear are a pain in the ass arent they?)


Fonte (http://www.team-xecuter.com/)




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SS.bin Confusion



t seems many people are having issues when they are trying to boot their games with SS (Security Sector) files that they have downloaded.

I think we may have spotted the problem. let's take an example - Call of Duty 2.
We checked every single version of the ss.bin for COD2 NTSC/U and each and every one has the same MD5 884E8BA44329D133973289A0CD8C8374. However when checking the PAL version we found 3 different versions (so far !)
DF77CCA54F575225DF6C07DF459A8652, 510A6C63D95CB26B072D5C214D207DC8 and 2F66E72B3E3A2895AB883628749C778B

So our guess is that their are different versions of game for PAL countries (Probably UK, Euro/Multi language & Australia).
This would definatley explain why many PAL users are having issues. Someone needs to start a database of which ss goes with which iso - best to have MD5's of both so it helps people from tearing their hair out and wasting money on expensive dual layer discs



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Updated TS-H943 Firmware Hack Guide *Update3*



Mksoftware and Geebee released a new version of their guide on our forums on how to patch and flash the FOROS360s Xtreme firmware and make your own dumps both the 'xtreme'-way and 'wxRipper(info)'-way.
"Backing up, Modifying & Flashing the Samsung Drive & How to Create Backups of Games you own"
What's updated?
* Process of making a SS.bin (v2)
* Some small details are also included in this release (v2)
* Grammatical errors (don't expect everything to be 100% correct, but it's lots better then last release) (v3)
* Included an overview (v3)
* Layout has been improved (v3)
* Included a tools list: What's needed to get the job done? (v3)
* More information about the Booktype / Bitsettings that need to be configured (v3)
* Making a working game back-up with wxRipper (v5)
What need to be done?
* The process of hex-editing the original released firmware and making it work.

Fonte (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/xbox360firmwaretutorialv5.pdf)


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Xbox 360 Controller USB Drivers for Mac OSX



ntroduction
I have created a USB driver which allows you to use the XBox 360 [Wired] Controller on an OSX machine, including support for the Apple Force Feedback library. The driver is licenced under the GPL.

Update
It appears that Microsoft have now announced the USB dongle to allow the wireless controller to work with a PC. As soon as I can get my hands on one of these I will attempt to figure out how it works and update this driver to support it.

Force feedback-enabled games
Games I've currently tested for force feedback support (only games that support basic rumble will probably function currently, as I've only implemented triangle, square and sine wave-type effects. I also lack any other force feedback device for comparison :) ):
* Jammin' Racer - seems to work fine

Still needing implemented
* I don't think settings are persistent
* More settings, e.g. trigger deadzone, button remap
* Force feedback may elongate effects
* Force feedback (DirectInput-style interface) emulator may need more work
* Preference pane currently only tests rumble motors, by creating a force feedback interface but then just using the Escape functionality
* Driver needs to handle more possible errors.

Possible future additions
* Ability to alter HID descriptor, both to remap buttons and change device type (e.g. make it function as a keyboard)
* Support all 360 controller devices without adding to the plist file - I attempted to make it match by interface but it wasn't picked up by the kernel when I tried


Fonte (http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver)




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Joystiq Interview: Epic's Cliff Bleszinski



JoyStiq: I wanted to congratulate you on the success of Gears of War at E3. In a year without a lot of standout titles, Gears of War was the talk of the show. That said, why wasn't it playable on the show floor?
* CliffyB: We wanted it to be playable with the versus multiplayer. Thing is, the show floor -- to me -- is a clusterfuck. It is an absolute trainwreck of noise, and boobs, and sweat, and swag, and there is no worse venue to pick up a game and start to play than the show floor of E3. Taking people away from the show floor and putting them into the little theater is a much better experience and that's what we wanted to do with the versus multiplayer.

* JoyStiq: Graphically do you feel there's anything you've been unable to do on the 360 that the PS3 might enable you to?
* CliffyB: I think we're at the point where technologically ... I have what I call the "mom test." Take a game that's on 360 and on PS3, can your mom tell the difference in graphic quality? If she can't, is there that much of a difference?

Fonte (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/19/joystiq-interview-epics-cliff-bleszinski/)




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Sign up for the Media Center Extender for Vista Beta



ant to help the Vista team make sure that the Media Center Extender experience on the Xbox 360 is great? Then sign up for their beta program...but only if you can answer yes to all of these questions:
* You have an Xbox 360 connected to the Internet
* You have a PC capable of running Vista Ultimate or Home Premium (Read the minimum hardware requirements here.)
* You are over the age of 18
* You reside in the US

Then sign up for the beta program here
If you are accepted, you'll get an email directly from the Vista Media Extender team sometime in the next three weeks with further details.


Fonte (https://mscuillume.smdisp.net/Collector/Survey.ashx?Name=MCE_beta_recruit01)




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KeyDrive Xtractor/Patcher v1.5



Juanker, Scener and Apol of F-360 TEAM released a new version of the KeyDrive Xtractor/Patcher(info) - a tool that will allow you to easily extract and write the unique DVD key to/from an Xbox 360 DVD firmware file (so no need to hex-edit it manually anymore - can be used to easily read the key out of your original TS-H943 firmware file and write it to FOROS360s version of the Commodore4Eva Xtreme firmware (don't use the original firmware by Commodore4Eva with KDX)).
What's new/fixed
* Total compatibility with Samsung firmwares
* Improved the firmware detection system
* Support for all firmware versions: Toshiba 46DH, 47DH y 32CE y Samsung MS21 y MS25
* Improved the encrypted firmwares detection

Fonte (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEuZlpVkZAQGMIUZYg.php)



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Team XTender XCM 360 High Speed Air Cooler



Our XCM 360 high speed air cooler is to be released soon! Below are its descriptions and technical documentation:
External Xbox 360 air coolers can only cool the temperature of the Xbox 360's outer surface but do not cool the temperature of the CPU/GPU; therefore, making them useless to combat CPU/GPU overheating.
The XCM high speed air cooler directly cools the 360 CPU and GPU. Using internal temperature measuring devices, this product monitors the temperature of the 360 CPU and GPU.

XCM high speed air cooler's external controller will allow you to control the speed of the fan while it monitors the temperature of the 360 CPU and GPU. AUTO mode will automatically adjust the fan speed depending on the temperature of the CPU and GPU.


http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-fan/fan-tem_s200.jpg

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-fan/fan_description_s200.jpg


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Don't Hold Your Breath, No Price Drop for Xbox 360



We thought the impending arrival of Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PS3 price announcement would rattle Microsoft just enough to bring the price of the Xbox 360 closer to earth. We were wrong. "We have no plans to make any price adjustment," said Microsoft's Xbox Euro boss Chris Lewis. "The last couple of days have reinforced the fact that we have a great value proposition, giving consumers choice, thanks to the core system."

The sales of Xbox 360 is making the MS hop, skip, and sing all the way to the bank. They are so confident they will sell 10 million of their next-gen console by the time PS3 comes on the gaming scene in November. "We certainly don’t think it’s necessary to make any changes to the current price point” said he. Those of you who disagree, say nay!



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Rumor: Final Fantasy XIII for Xbox 360?



Square Enix recently unwrapped details on their new franchise focused on the Final Fantasy series called Fabula Nova Crystallis - Final Fantasy XIII. The 3 titles - FFXIII, FF Versus XIII and FFXIII Agito - are all currently in development, with the first two being already confirmed for a planned release on the Playstation 3.

Due to Square Enix's association with Microsoft (Final Fantasy XI), rumors are now flying that one or more of the 'Fabula' titles could be heading for the Xbox 360 or Xbox Live Arcade. Possible confirmation of this can be found from a quote by Yochi Wada, Square Enix President, who stated "We plan on solidifying our plans by E3 to offer both on the PS3 and Xbox 360, or place both on just one [system]."

Obviously, E3 has now passed, but there is still an anonymous source (that has been right with information before) that say it is still going to happen.

My opinion? Well, it's certainly possible. After all, the franchise is already multi-platform, and the concepts for the Playstation 3 titles have yet to be approved by Sony; thus, no confirmed exclusivity. But my question is, why not confirm this at E3 if it was happening?

In conclusion, you can make sure that regardless of the outcome, QJ will let you know the truth when it surfaces.

Fonte (http://charge.biz.yahoo.co.jp/vip/news/rtr/051115/051115_mbiz2651095.html)


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Real Life Halo: Drive a Warthog



t seems that someone important over at the designs offices of French car manufacturer, Peugeot, owns an Xbox and is most likely addicted to it. For those who are wishing and hoping to get behind the wheel of a Warthog, brace yourself. You might just get what you're asking for. Peugeot recently came up with a prototype--dubbed as the Hoggar--which is a concept dune buggy. This baby has an eerie resemblance with the said Halo vehicle.

But reality awaits. Since this one is a prototype, it won't be surprising if only a few of these would be produced since most probably hardcore gamers and collectors (with really deep pockets) would purchase this one. From the looks of it, this baby will not see the light of mass production because by just looking at it, it looks really expensive. With that, I guess you do not need to penny-pinch, rob a bank, or engage in other big money-making schemes (ha,ha!).

The details about the car such as its suspension, features, and how it runs was not revealed by the French car maker. I guess all we could do is gaze at the pictures, and be green with envy. Now, see for yourself the resemblance of the Halo Warthog (left pic below) and the Peugeot Hoggar (right pic). Click on the thumbprints for a better look.


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Fonte (http://www.tiscali.co.uk/games/news/2003/11/27/reallifehalotestdriveawarthog.html)


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Microsoft's Xbox 360 Changes Disk Drives



The acquisition of BenQ's optical disk drives (ODD) portfolio led Lite-On IT to land crucial loader orders for MS' Xbox 360 gaming console with the shipments slated to start in the third quarter, as said by the company itself. The company inherited the loader orders from the Taiwan-based BenQ and recently gained the needed validation from Microsoft.

BenQ allegedly grabbed the loader deals in January because of its joint effort with Philips, which was dubbed as the Philips BenQ Digital Storage (PBDS). And to continue our short trip about the Xbox's loader history, before PBDS, Hitachi LG Data Storage was the sole OEM maker of DVD-ROM drive modules for the 360 console.

So it looks like the Xbox 360 is getting a DVD-ROM makeover. Whether this new development will strengthen the performance of the MS gaming console is something that we will know in the near future. But, as always, we will keep you posted for new developments.


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Secret Xbox 360 Gamer Pictures Revealed



CheapyD over at Cheapassgamer has made a remarkable discovery in finding secret 360 gamer pictures titled "The Executive Pack." The picture packs include Euro Allard, "Ring of Hair" Allard, Extreme Allard, Peter "Guns" Moore Tattoo and Major "Larry Hryb" Nelson. Each of the Picture packs cost 10,000 Microsoft Points and you have to have a gamerscore of at least 40,000 before they become unlockable to download. Go ahead and check below for full access of the gamer pictures until you can afford them.Just in case you take this seriously, these are fake gamer pictures and they are here to try and give you your daily dose of laughter. But seriously go ahead and click the thumbnail to get a better view of all the pictures they made and maybe one day you can have a gamer picture with "I Dream of Jeannie".


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Fonte (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94625)


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Prey gets demo on June 22



3D Realms today revealed that the demo for the long-awaited first person shooter will appear on Xbox Live Marketplace on June 22. It will include 5 levels of the game, with both single-player and multi-player modes enabled - no information has been given out regarding what levels we're talking about exactly. We also don't have an idea about the file size yet either, but expect details like these to follow in the coming weeks.

Players will then be able to fully explore the mysterious Sphere with the game's protagonist Tommy on July 10. Prey has come a long, long way since development started in 1995, a way bearing some resemblance to the Duke Nukem Forever's except that in this case you'll still be among the living when the game gets released.

Stay tuned for more updates, we'll let you know once the demo's up.

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)


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Kameo Trailer and NBA 2K6 Picture Pack Available on Marketplace




A few more downloads hit the Marketplace today in the form of a "New Kameo Demo and Downloads Trailer" and a NBA 2K6 Picture Pack. The new Kameo: Elements of Power trailer showcases the new demo that became available last month and the downloadable skin packs for the game characters. The NBA 2K6 Picture Pack cost 80 Microsoft points and should please NBA fans a lot more than the themes that just came out yesterday. Both Games came out at the 360's launch and are still getting downloadable content in some form or another. So go ahead and give them a download if you want to see some more footage of Kameo or want a NBA team as your gamer picture.


Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)


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Moto GP 2006 Trailers



If you're a Moto GP fan and is still bummed over the fact that you missed last week's Xbox Live demo of Moto GP 2006 (although if you really are a fan, I doubt that you missed it!), don't be so hard on yourself. Although the demo would have been ultra sweet, let me ease your pain by dishing out new trailers of the game.


See a 50-second clip of the Xbox Live Demo and an online racing trailer of the official game of the MotoGP Championship on Xbox 360. See how the game demonstrates an exceptional accuracy to the real sport.


Get to see the new tracks and bike models of this Xbox 360 title when it races its way to the market on June 14.


Moto GP 2006 Online Racing] (http://dl.qj.net/click.php?pid=132&fid=7828)

Moto GP 2006 Xbox Live Demo] (http://dl.qj.net/click.php?pid=132&fid=7829)

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)




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On May 2007, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst reprise their roles in the third installment of the Spiderman movies. But the friendly neighborhood superhero will not only be swinging to the movie theaters but to the next-gen consoles as well.


Activision brings Spiderman 3 to the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Spiderman will again be protecting the City of Manhattan this time against the Sandman and an alien symbiote (Venom?!).


Since the game is is still in production, there's not much details on the gameplay yet. However, that doesn't mean there are no sneak peeks as well. QJ has the latest Spiderman 3 trailer for your viewing pleasure.


Reports say that this time out, the web-slinger will be donned in black both in the movie and the videogame. However, the trailer still show the superhero in his usual red and blue costume. I guess we have to wait a year before we confirm what the web-slinger will be wearing. Meanwhile, click the download link and see Spidey in action.

Trailer for Spiderman 3] (http://dl.qj.net/click.php?pid=132&fid=7827)

Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net/)


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First Screens for Rayman Raving Rabbids



As you probably already know, Rayman is stepping into the next-gen platforms with its fourth installment from Ubisoft. In the latest Rayman title, Rayman Raving Rabbids, a horde of crazy rabbits has taken over the land and who else is there to save the world but Rayman.


This open world-oriented (as opposed to previous titles' linearity) game will feature 10 worlds to roam and six animals which Rayman can ride to make his travel easier. But don't think these animals (among them are a giant spider, an eagle, and a shark) will be willing to help our hero. He needs to battle and tame them before they let him on their backs.


The game is expected to come out this summer. Until then, enjoy these first set of screens for the upcoming Rayman game. If you think they're not enough, don't worry, we'll dish out more the moment we get our hands on additional Rayman Raging Rabbids material.


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Be A Car Designer for Test Drive Unlimited



Let's say you have a car designed in your head and you know it's a real winner so you want to unleash it to the world, but you just don't know the proper venue for the grand debut of your car. Well, this might be the venue you've been waiting for: Atari Inc.'s “Test Drive Unlimited – Be A Car Designer”.


In celebration of Design Week 2006, Test Drive Unlimited publisher Atari Inc. lets car enthusiasts, novice designers, gamers, and artists create an image of their dream car. The winning car concept will be featured as a fully-functioning 3D vehicle driving alongside the world's most recognizable cars like the Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Aston Martin in the M.O.O.R. game Test Drive Unlimited. Of course, there's also a monetary prize of $2,500.


The contest has officially begun yesterday. So get those creative juices churning because entries will be accepted only until June 30, 11:59:59pm EDT. If you're not into designing but you are still excited about the prospect of seeing a fresh entry in the car choices for the Xbox 360 and PSP game, have a say in which car wins the contest. Vote for the most imaginative and innovative concept from July 1, 12:00:01 am PDT to July 10, 11:59:59 PST.


Just log on to Test Drive Unlimited's official site (link below) for full details and official rules of “Test Drive Unlimited – Be A Car Designer” contest.


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http://xbox360.qj.net/What-s-Up-With-the-Project-Fantasy360-Console-/pg/49/aid/42086



Here is some updates on Project Fantasy 360. The guys behind the project, in their aim to score a big hit with this one, provided ten reasons why we should go ahead and buy a Fantasy360 Console, here's that list:

--Because Xtreme Enterprise has a history of producing strong brands such as the Asterix faceplates for PSP and the Rainbow Controllers for the first-gen Xbox
--Because these are the coolest colors on the Xbox360 planet
--Because you'll be owning a piece of art that will be talked about in years to come
--Because we provide online installation instructions with pictorial guides
--Because we have colored wireless controller cases to match
--Because our quality is top-notched with OEM quality
--Because the vendor does not make them in our colors
--Because the vendor does not produce them with water-cooled project options
--Because your friends and neighbors (parents and kids) are going to envy you
--Because it melts in your hearts, not in your hands

Well, we don't know about that. But it is still up to you --the gamers-- to come up with your own reasons to buy (or to diss) the Fantasy360 Console. Anyways, in their latest press release, Extreme Tech Asia wanted to provide future supporters the technical know-how for taking apart your Xbox 360 (if you are willing to do that to your baby, that is). Also, they are encouraging those interested to know more about case modding.

Read full article after the jump!


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Fonte (http://www.xbox-central.com/blog/)


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Aquatic Fish Simulator



We thought we had seen every kind of simulation game possible. The Sims simulated people, RollerCoaster Tycoon simulated theme parks, Nintendogs simulated puppies, and soon-to-be Spore simulates the entire galaxy. Now we can add AquaZone to the crazy mix of simulations.

AquaZone is an (un)popular computer and cell phone game in which the player raises and cares for fish. The game is now branching out to the X-Box 360. In this upcoming variation, 14 types of fish will be available in HD for you to nurture and love within the confines of a fish tank.

It is every gamer's dream to relive the experience of their pet Cha-Cha the Fish's death. What I'd like to know is, does this game have a flush-down-the-toilet feature, or do they just stay floating belly-up?


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Fonte (http://xbox360.qj.net)




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Halo 3 Screenshots (Xbox 360)

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Gears of War: The Race to E3 Available Now for Streaming



If you couldn't watch or record "Gears of War: The Race to E3", the half-an-hour special is now available for streaming at MTV.com. The whole show plus bonus material can be found on this page.

Gears of War: The Race to E3 chronicles the personal sacrifices and sleepless nights by the team at Epic Games as they create a demo for E3 2006.

You can catch additional airings for Gears of War: The Race to E3 on MTV2 at the following times:

Saturday, May 20th at 9:30 PM ET / PT Monday, May 22nd at 3:30PM ET/ PT Wednesday, May 24th at 2:00 PM ET and 11:00 PM ET / PT Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 AM ET / PT and 9:00 PM ET / PT Friday, May 26th at 3:30 PM ET / PT Sunday, May 28th at 4:00 PM ET / PT

Fonte (http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/player.jhtml?id=1532170)




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[_Rock_]

Mal posso esperar pelo Halo 3! :)
Abraço

[pofxxx]

tb eu, vai a fonte e ve as imagens em grande

[_Rock_]

tb eu, vai a fonte e ve as imagens em grande
Foi exactamente isso que fiz,ir à fonte para ver as fotos maiores. :)
Gostei muito do que vi :cool:
Abraço