Week of January 26, 2003
New Release: xToolBox v0.41
>> What's new/fixed:
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- Fixed bug causing folders not to be transferred correctly when transferring from XBox to XBox (using the EvoX FTP Server)
- Fixed overflow error causing remaning and transferred bytes to be wrong and therefore report an incorrect transfer rate
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Official Site: n/a
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: #xbins
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 23:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XBConnect 2.3
>> A new XBConnect!
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XBConnect 2.3c has been released. This version is setting the stage for the next versions of XBC.
1. Clickable URLs in the chat windows
2. Copy/Paste bug fixed
3. Buddy games in bold
4. Buddy list not lost when you reset settings
5. Detection for large font systems
6. Code base for alternate list server.
7. Many minor bug fixes.
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Download it at: xbconnect.com :)
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 19:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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A New & More Powerful Console?
>> Heres some interesting news:
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A Tampa Bay area technology company, Infinium Labs Corporation, will develop and market a new game console that, it claims, will outperform the XBOX, Sony Playstation II, and GameCube.
Infinium Labs has engineered its prototypes and expects to unveil the new gaming console in March of 2003. The company intends to launch the game console to the U.S. consumer market by November 2003. Although technical details about the system, codenamed Phantom, are not available the company does not seem intimidated by the size and capabilities of its competitors.
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Read more about it at Megagames.com
Thanks goes out to VaporStone for sending us the info.
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 18:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XBE Renamer v0.2
>> A New XBE Renamer, this time with FTP Support! :)
[QUOTE]
XBE Renamer is a program which can modify the default Title Names for XBE's (XBox Executables). Some XBE's have the strangest Title Names which is annoying if using features like EvolutionX's or XBMP's autoadd applications/games.
XBE Renamer reads the current Title Name from the xbe-file (usually named 'default.xbe'). It then enables you to change the Title Name and save it back to the xbe-file. The application works both on xbe's on the harddrive and directly on the Xbox via FTP access.
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Official Site: N/A
Download: Download!
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 16:46 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Update: Shoutcast Support for Relax!
>> Tusse/NonSense's Contribution helps bring Shoutcast support to RelaX!
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RelaX now adds shoutcast stream support .. Thanks to Tusse/nonSense .. his XNSCast gave me insights of how easy it really was to add shoutcast support!
I'll try to make a public release tomorrow!
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Source: http://www.raforce.nl/
I guess we can expect to see a public release tomorrow! :)
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 16:23 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox loss widens
>> CNN Reports:
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In a quarterly report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Microsoft said it posted operating income of $1.97 billion in the December-ended quarter in its Windows-centered business unit on revenue of $2.44 billion. That was down from income of $2.11 billion and revenue of $2.68 billion a year earlier.
Microsoft's Home and Entertainment segment, which includes the Xbox, games for personal computers and the company's TV products, posted an operating loss of $348 million in the quarter on revenue of $1.28 billion. A year earlier it had revenue of $833 million and a loss of $180 million.
The company loses money on each Xbox it sells, with some analysts pegging the shortfall at more than $100 per $199 console, meaning that strong sales for the platform actually increase its losses.
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Read more about it at CNN.
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(Saturday 01 February 2003 11:18 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Team Xodus announces Chameleon
>> Team Xodus announced a new modchip named Chameleon. It can be used as Matrix/Xodus 1m-addon or as new fully functional solder (wires/headerpin) modchip.
From xodus-chip.com
[QUOTE]
The long awaited 1 meg adapter is done, tested and working beautifully!! We have decided to give it our own pet name which describes its versatility, flexibility and unique qualities.
Meet “Chameleon”
Features include but not limited to ;-)
Solder less Adaptor (pure matrix add-on no soldering required)
- Mode 1 : 1x1Meg
- Mode 2 : 2x512k
- Mode2.5 : 2x512k with STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
- Mode 3 : 4x256k
- Mode 4 : 1x256k (+1x512k software selectable)
- Plus modes 1-3 of original Matrix still apply ;-)
Solder / Pin header
- Mode 1 : 1x1Meg
- Mode 2 : 2x512k
- Mode2.5 : 2x512k with STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
- Mode 3 : 4x256k
- Mode 4 : 1x256k + 1x256k protected + disable All selectable from front panel button combination (+1x512k software selectable)
- Plus SOFTWARE CONTROLABLE D0 and T1, think about it ;-)
Please note that we have only designed one product, the reason for the name Chameleon is because the end user, at his discretion can add or remove features and control as he or she wishes. The Chameleon can change and offer you the features you want according to how far you want to go. Weather you are using it as a Matrix Add-on or stand alone chip, the hardware has been designed to offer you limitless options for the future.
For the first time in the history of mod chips, we introduce SOFTWARE CONTROL. With some very innovative work from some special people we are able to bring to you a completely new and exciting realm of features. What Chameleon currently offers is just the tip of the iceberg and we are sure that with this technology under our belts the world of mod chips will never be the same.
All this and we are still able to keep to our promised retail price of $25 (you see we keep our promises!!)
Future Plans:
For the near future we are working on some really cool innovative ideas as well as some groundbreaking stuff. For the developer scene we will be announcing some really handy new tools soon. As far as mod chip development goes we promise some major features and applications never before thought possible!
Stay tuned!
Once again we would like to thank all of you for your continued support and of course for your loyalty and patience especially during the past few days. Remember our support team is dedicated and committed to answering any questions you may have. I am sure you will join us in thanking them for an outstanding job. Naturally, our thanks again to the incredibly talented and creative Evo-X team without whom many of these new features and innovations would not be possible. Great software guys! Thanks.
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Software controlable D0 & T1 will probably allow to disable your modchip (D0 control) in the dashboard and I guess it will be possible to easily flash the onboard bios with xbox software (T1&D0 control).
Stealth technology will probably hide one of the 2 banks after booting.
They also posted some info about the recent problems with easybuy2000:
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The bad news is that Easybuy2000 had been forced to shut its trading doors temporarily pending an investigation on other unrelated products being sold by them (please see their site for more details). Unfortunately, Matrix supplies have also been affected. Adding to this, the advent of the Chinese New Year has caused more delays in parts and unit supplies. We ask you to bear with us as we are working flat out to facilitate orders and clear the backlog.
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Easybuy2000 will start shipping the Matrix modchip again soon (2-3weeks?).
Official Site: here[xodus-chip.com]
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(Friday 31 January 2003 18:23 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XBE Renamer v0.1
>> A handy new tool:
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XBE Renamer is a program which can modify the default names for XBE's (Xbox Executables). Some XBE's have the strangest names which is annoying if using features like EvolutionX's or XBMP's autoadd applications/games.
XBE Renamer reads the current name from the xbe-file which is usually named 'default.xbe'. It then enables you to rename it.
[QUOTE]
Official Site: N/A
Download: Download!
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(Friday 31 January 2003 18:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Update: X2:Pro's are in
>> Looks like Exremem-Mods.com is gonna make some people happy :-)
[QUOTE]
We are still waiting for our X2 pogo pin adapters to be delivered. We have received half of our first batch of X2:Pro's and will package them up this weekend for shipment on monday and tuesday. We expect the pogo pins any day now and will keep you updated when they get here.
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If you wish to preorder one, come on over to Exremem-Mods.com :)
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(Friday 31 January 2003 18:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XNSCast v0.4.1
>> Small bug fix:
XNSCast v0.4 contained a minor bug that was fixed in XNSCast v0.4.1 :-)
Official Site:
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(Friday 31 January 2003 18:00 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: CX2 Xbox game
>> Not alot of info yet , but Team CX2 is developping a game for Xbox.
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That's right, we have an Xbox game in development. The game of course will require a modded Xbox, and can be run from CD/DVD or the hard drive using evox/nexgen. Don't go expecting it to be released tomorrow or anything, my guess would be a March/April release (yep, this year). I can tell you that this game will be an original CX Games title, not a port of a classic arcade game like so many homebrew Xbox games are.
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ETA: March/April 2003
Official Site: here[cx2.cxgames.co.uk]
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(Friday 31 January 2003 17:37 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XNSCast v0.4
>> nonSense presents: XNSCast v0.4 by Tusse/nonSense (c) 2003(a Shoutcast to XNS stream relayer)
[QUOTE]
XNSCast is an experimental Shoutcast/Icecast stream relayer for use with XBMP. It works by presenting fake files to XBMP, and when these files are requested, a connection to a Shoutcast/Icecast- server is made, and data from the Shoutcast/Icecast stream is relayed to XBMP, imitating regular Relax behaviour. This means that you can finally Listen to Shoutcast radio using your Xbox!
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Good work guys :-) Before using, don't forget to read the instructions carefully.
Official Site: N/A
Download: Download!
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(Friday 31 January 2003 13:03 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Craxtion Contest
>> Craxtion is looking for some help :-)
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Contest: * STARTING TODAY 1.30.2003* ENDING 2.06.02
1. Create the Main Menu Screen
2. Create the Wait Screen.
3. All files must be in *.jpg *.bmp *.png
4. Entries my be either zipped or rar'd and sent to jltech@bestweb.net
5. Download Complete Rules via Craxtion Homepage
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If you have time to spare or want to get involved, check out Creaxtion's Contest Page for full rules & Details.
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(Friday 31 January 2003 10:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Detailed HOWTO on installing Ed's Debian Distro
>> Xbox-Linux posted an updated version of the english tutorial here and also posted a german translation here
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(Friday 31 January 2003 09:49 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: Nester X v0.20
>> A new version of Nester-X has just been released. Nester-X is a NES (Nintendo 8bits) emulator.
What's new/fixed:
* many bugfixes
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Friday 31 January 2003 09:34 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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200 X-ecuter2 Lite contest: Part2
>> Part2 of the Team X-ecuter & Xbox-Scene X-ecuter2 Lite contest is online!
We're giving away the next batch of 50 modchips.
Go read the full contest details here
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(Friday 31 January 2003 04:36 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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DOA Extreme VolleyBall Money HAck
>> BlueMnky posted a hack for the DOA EV default.xbe so you can start off with $99,999,999.
Check out the Xbox-Save Forums.
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 20:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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6 New Tutorials !
>> 6 new tutorials are online , I have a few more waiting in my inbox , they will be posted asap.
* NEW: The Beginner’s Guide to XBOX Modification
by Mystagogue (eMyst) // read now
* NEW: How to play on Xbox Live with a modded Xbox
by shanafan // read now
* NEW: Tunneling a remote X session through SSH on Win32
by slain // read now
* NEW: Use Evolution X to play multi game CDs/DVDs
by CyberPunk // read now
* NEW: How to Get Evox to work on a CD with a “Dummy File”
by CaliSurfer008 // read now
* NEW: Is noise spelled with an X? (reduce noise on xbox)
by Toranaga // read now
Thanks to all those who send us these great tutorials!
If you want share you knowledge , feel free to send us your tutorial here.
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 20:27 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: xToolBox v0.4 BETA
>> What's new/fixed:
* Total redesign to be more object oriented so implementation of possible FxP and/or Samba would be much easier
* Changed internal socket handling regarding accept when doing non passive transfers
* Added main menu
* Added local/local browsing
* Added delete file (both local and remote)
* Added delete folder (recursive; both local and remote)
* Added rename file (both local and remote)
* Added rename folder (both local and remote)
* Added launch of XBE's
* Added rename of XBE's title ('XBERename')
* Added message box to critical actions so that the user has to confirm action
* Layout changes to file manager to display transfer and queue statistics
* Added DVD to HD screen with automatic suggestions of folder names and the possibiliy to add sections and items in EvoX.ini.
Rename of XBE's title is possible
* Added Nick name editor to be able to change the nick's stored on the XBox
Official Site: n/a
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
News-Source: #xbins
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 17:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: KOLEKO-X v0.05
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 17:34 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: XBFileZilla
>> The sources of XBFileZilla have been released , you can expect a xbe in a few days!
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I have added the initial XBFileZilla sources to the cvs repository. They are based on the FileZilla Server 0.8.2 release. I will make a file release somewhere in the next few days with some explanation and a little how-to.
[/QUOTE]
ETA: next few days
Download Sources: here[cvs.sourceforge.net]
Official Site: here[sourceforge.net]
News-Source: xboxdeveloper
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 05:36 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X-ecuter2:Pro on track!
>> From eXtreme Mods
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We have just received our tracking number for the first batch of Xecuter 2 Pro chips. They should arrive on friday and we should have most if not all the preorders shipping out on monday. We will email you when your order ships.
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Pre-Order now (59 USD - shipping worldwide) and get the X2:Pro as first!
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(Thursday 30 January 2003 03:34 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBOX Linux Cluster
>> Some interesting news for you linux people :-)
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I was walking back from class thinking to myself I haven't done much in the way of parallel computing lately. So I thought it would be a interesting idea to test the usefulness of the XBOX platform as a cluster node, as the XBOX Linux project says they are useful as. At the same time I had heard a lot on various message boards that individuals were using the XBOX as a Linux desktop to check email and browse the web, etc, etc. So, I wrote a grant proposal to Saint Vincent College asking for funds to build a Linux cluster out of XBOXes. I was issued enough funds to purchase 3 units and accompanying hardware for the project.
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Check it out at http://www.shadowflux.com/xbox.html
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 22:57 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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XBox Saves Announces New Project
>> Some interesting news:
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Project Name: Undecided (Vote in our xbox-saves.com forums)
Project Details:
Imagine a library of XBox Save Games presented to you the moment you turn on your XBox. You can freely swap your current saves with better ones available online as well as back up any saves you wish. With a simple press of a button, you can download the Save to your XBox and it will automatically place the save in the correct location for the game to load. This is our goal for this new homebrew application only for the XBox. No need for a PC to transfer your saves back and forth as this will be a single solution for all Windows, Linux, and Mac users. All that is necessary is an internet connection to the XBox and the application will list all saves available online.
However, for this idea to become reality, we will need your help. We are currently looking for experienced C++ and XBox Developers who are knowledgeable in using the XDK. You must be able to work well with others as this will be a team effort. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to take on this unique programming challenge for the XBox console.
If you are interested, please send us your background info to teamx4@xbox-saves.com.
We are also looking for GUI designers as well so if you are a graphics artist, shoot us an email.
Primary Objectives:
-- Access and Download online XBox Saves via HTTP and XML directly to the XBox
-- Backup/Restore/Delete Saves on XBox
-- Auto-archives Saves when swapping Game Saves (auto zip/unzip Saves)
-- On-Screen Keyboard (only used to set username/password and Saves sites)
-- User-friendly GUI similar to MS Dashboard's Memory Menu
Other Objectives:
-- Memory Card support
-- FTP access to local PC to retrieve Saves
-- USB Keyboard support
-- Upload your Saves to Online Library
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Official Site: http://www.xbox-saves.com/
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 22:13 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox Software section & pdf-files
>> The Xbox Software Section (here) is back online and fully updated. (Thanks to LumbraX for his help)
Some of the pdf-file were offline on our tutorial section , they are back now.
Njoy!
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 21:52 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: Craxtion b6
>> What's new/fixed:
* Extracts name from Default.xbe when creating Iso or Multigame.
* Checks validity of Default.xbe when creating Iso or Multigame.
* Delete jobs in Creation/Extraction/Multigame mode
* Cleaner listview for job list and Multigame list
* Preview WMA file for MultiGame background music
* Limits MultiGame file size to 4.3 Gigs.
* Reason: Over 4.3 is buggy for MultiGame disc.
Official Site: here[users.bestweb.net]
Download: here
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 19:30 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: Nester-X v0.18
>> What's new/fixed:
- Support SNES(SFC) Games
- Support 2 Player (NES)
- Fix Snes9x X(bug of memory)
- Support 4 Player(SNES)
- Support ZIP file
- Support graphic filter(Simple2x/AdMame2x/Super2xSaI/_2xSaI)
- Support Turbo Mode
- Support full screen Adjustment(VGA)
- Support game pause
- Support save data management
- Support automatic frame skip
- Support sound quality control
- Support sound echo(SNES)
I'm not sure what he means (it's a japanese website) ... but I think this release includes both Nester-X and Snes9x-X.
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
Thanks to Sniper Fox for the news.
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 19:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Releases: SC3X v0.04 & KOLEKO-X v0.04
>> SC3X - SEGA SC-3000 Emulator
What's new/fixed:
+ ROM Menu Item Sorting
* Minor bugfixes
KOLEKO-X - COLECOVISION Emulator
What's new/fixed:
+ ROM Menu Item Sorting
+ 2 Player support
* Fixed video/audio routines
Official Site: here[siriokds.emuita.it] & here[lockless.com]
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 18:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: OzXFlash V1.1
>> OzXChip have released a new version of the application that has set the new standard in legal modchip distribution. OzXFlash V1.1 which now includes compatibility for the Cromwell bios version 1.8 is a mini-linux distribution CD that uses Andy Green's Raincoat to flash the OzXChip and other LPC style modchips without the need for a programmer that is attached to your PC.
OzXFlash V1.1 has been fully tested on the OzXChip and should also work on the following types of flash/eeproms:
AMD - Am29F080B, FUJITSU - MBM29F080A, Hynix - HY29F080ST - M29F080A and SST - SST49LF020.
Download OzXFlash v1.1: here
Download Cromwell v1.8: here
Download sources: here[ozxchip.com]
Official Site: here[ozxchip.com] & here[xbox-linux.sf.net]
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 05:21 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: KOLEKO-X v0.03
>> KOLEKO-X is a new emulator released by the guys behind SC3X.
KOLEKO-X is a COLECOVISION videogame consolle emulator for XBOX.
v0.03 is the first public release.
Official Site: here[siriokds.emuita.it] & here[lockless.com]
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 03:20 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: SC3X v0.03
>> SC3X is a SEGA SG-1000 videogame consolle emulator for XBOX.
What's new/fixed:
+ Fast ROM Menu Scrolling [Left/Right Triggers]
+ Analog PAD support
+ ROM Reset through [BACK] button
+ ROM Menu ON/OFF also through [START] button
* New menu system
Official Site: here[siriokds.emuita.it] & here[lockless.com]
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 03:18 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: Xbox Game Manager v1.2
>> What's new/fixed:
* Double clicking on a game now launches it
* Now supports pre-win2k Operating Systems (had a call to a win2k+ only function)
* Fixed config file to support spaces in directories
Official Site: here[archon.cs.unm.edu]
Download: here
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 03:14 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: XBConnect 2.3
>> Upcoming features/fixes:
* Clickable URLs in the chat windows
* Copy/Paste bug fixed
* Buddy games in bold
* Buddy list not lost when you reset settings
* Detection for large font systems
* Code base for alternate list server.
Official Site: here[xbconnect.com]
ETA: this weekend
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(Wednesday 29 January 2003 03:11 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XBOX ISO 1.0
>> CryoGen Group mailed us their new release of GDFImage GUI , now called XBOX ISO.
features:
* Make a GDF ISO (the original XBOX file system) (all files can be converted in ISO, not only the folders that contains "default.xbe")
* Extract an ISO in a specified folder (must exist)
* Manage your games with a MS Access compatible Database. (you can store your game information plus the game covers)
* Check if you have sufficient space before extracting or building ISOs
* More to come...
This program is similar to Craxtion program but don't support "job operation" (for now) and multigame wizard (for now) but offers a database to store your games information.
Official Site: here[cryogen1.interfree.it]
Download: here (GDFImage not included - MS copyright)
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 21:19 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: xToolBox 0.4
>> More news about the upcoming xToolBox 0.4
[QUOTE]
xToolBox is now made up of 3 utilities that may come in handy on your XBox.
1) File manager that allows you to explore the contents of your XBox harddrive:
- Local / Local browsing
- Local / Remote (FTP server) browsing
- Creation of folders (local and remote)
- Delete of files (local and remote)
- Delete of folders (recursive delete that deletes all the contents of the folder; local and remote)
- Rename of files (local and remote)
- Rename of folders (local and remote)
- Maintenance of a list of FTP servers
- DNS resolve of FTP server names
- Keep alive (results in NOOP commands; remote)
- Queuing of folder and files before uploading and/or downloading (local and remote)
- Display of file sizes
- Display of queues total size and the number of files/folders in queue
- Launching of XBE's
- Renaming of XBE's titles ('XBERename')
2) DVD to HD copier:
- Extraction of title and image of the source (DVD) XBE file
- Creation of new sections to EvoX.ini
- Creation of new items to EvoX.ini with automatic suggestion of item name (taken from source title)
- Creation of folders with automatic suggestion of folder name (taken from source title)
- Display of required space to be able to copy DVD
- Display of available space left on seleced partition
- Renaming of XBE's title ('XBERename')
3) Nick name editor:
- Creation of new nick names (delete and rename is not supported by the XBox itself)
- Move nick name up and down in list
...and of course some bugfixes...
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News-Source: xboxdeveloper
Release ETA: n/a
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 20:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Dreamix FAQ
>> Pr0crast made a FAQ about the Dreamix project.
Some interesting Questions:
[QUOTE]
Q: What is Dreamix?
A: Dreamix brings Open Source personal video recording, video and audio playback, and image viewing capabilities to the Microsoft Xbox. The application is based on the Debian Xbox-Linux kernel.
Q: What will the HW add-on do?
A: We are not yet disclosing specifics of the device, but in brief it will contain encoder/decoder boards, TV tuner, all necessary inputs, and it will stream video through the ethernet port.
Q: How much will the HW add-on cost?
A: The estimated price based on current products already on the market is around $100.
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Check out the full FAQ here[ewhost.net]
Official Site: here[dreamix.sf.net]
Release ETA: n/a
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 20:16 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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X2:Pro Shipping Update
>> From Extreme-Mods
[QUOTE]
We have still not received our first batch of x2:pro's. We should be receiving them sometime latter this week or early next week. Please be patient as we will be the first ones to have them instock. We will keep you updated on the status of the chips as needed. Please stay tuned for more information.
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Extreme-Mods will be the FIRST online store to get the Xecuter2:Pro , pre-order one now for $59 (Shipping WorldWide)!
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 20:10 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: FBAx B3
>> [QUOTE]
Just to recap on the things that I want to add for the next version (this is not exhaustive and doesnt include any of the cool things Lantus will no doubt add to the next verson):
* Save states
* Support for the FBA cheat files
* EEPROM settings will be saved
* Improved video rendering
Things that won't be in the next version (Anything in this list will very likely not be added to the next version, at least by me)
* Sega/Neogeo/other system Support: This cannot be added until the FBA team release a version of FBA with the driver included (no idea when this will be, so please don't ask)
* Netplay: This would be a cool feature but is unlikely to happen anytime soon
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Official Site: here[lantus-x.com/FBAx]
ETA: n/a
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 18:40 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: SC3X v0.02
>> What's new/fixed:
+ Added external ROM support (files in directory "Roms")
+ BLACK button enable/disable ROM selection on-screen menu
+ WHITE button switch between 3 video-modes supported
* Internal ROM no more supported
* Improved sound routines
Official Site: here[siriokds.emuita.it] & here[lockless.com]
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 08:45 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progess: xSnes9x v1.05
>> From lantus-x.com/xSnes9x
[QUOTE]
fixed most of the annoying 1.04 bugs, including the issue selecting HDTV modes when you didnt have the proper adapter for it and you'd be starting at a black screen forever until you deleted the .ini file yada yada
mentioned this in my forums - ive been playing with the very excellent xboxmediaplayer and SMB shares. Im very impressed with it and will be looking at implementing it in xSnes9x so you can load your roms remotely from a windows shared drive. This should also eliminate file length issues associated with copying files over to your xbox hdd. Need to say thanks to the XBMP dev team, without them none of this would be possible of course.
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ETA: n/a
Official Site: here[lantus-x.com/xSnes9x]
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(Tuesday 28 January 2003 08:43 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XBox Game Manager 1.0
>> What is it?
It's a simple ftp client that will view only 2 directories, your local hd's game root directory, and your xbox hd's game root directory. If you don't have the cash for a 120 gig hd for your xbox, why not just transfer your games back and forth? XGMan is simple, fast, and quite useful.
What's the point? I already have an ftp client.
I'm not trying to win anyone over. I use it because it's handy, and someone else might agree. It shows game sizes, and space left on your drives. It helps for planning out what games you can simultaneously fit. It also does upkeeping tasks like renaming games and deletion.
Features:
* Supports multiple game copy / deletion in one command
* Displays game sizes on both the xbox as well as pc
* Displays space free on xbox & pc
* Supports game renaming (handy for XBCopy001 directories etc..)
* Displays overall and per-file transfer progress
Official Site: here[archon.cs.unm.edu]
Download: here
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(Monday 27 January 2003 14:26 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Detailed HOWTO on installing Ed's Debian Distro
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(Monday 27 January 2003 10:19 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XirRemote WinXP MCE remote support
>> [QUOTE]
XirRemote now supports the remote that comes with Windows XP Media Center Edition, while keeping compatibility with the original Xbox remote. On/off key and the Windows logo has the same function as the power button on the Xbox. Music, Pictures and Videos turns the box on only. Check out the download section for xirpicMCE.hex. The future goal is to completely replace the Xbox remote with the Media Center remote.
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Official Site: here[xirremote.tripod.com]
News-Source: xboxdeveloper
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(Monday 27 January 2003 06:50 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: XBFileZilla alpha
>> What's XBFileZilla:
[QUOTE]
XBFileZilla is a port of the FileZilla FTP server (http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla) to the XBox console.
There are two goals:
1. create a stable, fast ftp server that can be used as a module in other XBox software.
2. minimize the changes to the FileZilla sources, so that they can be updated with new releases without a minimum of effort.
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[QUOTE]
I'm currently completing tests of the alpha version of XBFileZilla. All seems to be working, I'm getting download (xbox->pc) speed of 11 MB/s and upload (pc->xbox) speed of 6.5 MB/s. Some work needs to be done on tweaking the network parameters. Also the external interface to XBFileZilla to other homebrew apps needs to be written.
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ETA: n/a
Official Site: here[xbfilezilla.sourceforge.net]
News-Source: xboxdeveloper
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(Monday 27 January 2003 06:39 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Microsoft, Vivendi in Video Game Talks
>> From Yahoo! News
[QUOTE]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Investment bank Investec said on Friday that it believed Microsoft Corp. was in talks with French media conglomerate Vivendi Universal about buying Vivendi's video game business for as much as $2 billion.
Speculation has been rampant for months on the fate of Vivendi Universal Games, which publishes well-known PC titles like "WarCraft" and "Diablo" and games based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books.
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(Monday 27 January 2003 06:12 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: XB-FTP v0.61
>> What's new/fixed:
* fixed the dirsize listings a bit, bugs when it needs to read dirsizes on both sides.
* in honor of a huge file I was downloading - I've added resume and skip file on download ( still on test phase )
* stopped the options 7 byte memleak
* added more dynamics into harddisk mounting (look at ini-file), it's directly linked to my attempts to get 2 harddisks working in the xbox (require non-dvd bios)
* fixed so editor actually starts on F4
* fixed keyboard on change dir, rename and a few others. Blink as well as return and escape
* added to mark files ( yea I simply loved norton commander's style in the DOS days )
* switched to savegame 0x080275da - I was drunk during some of the releases and accidentaly made it use 0x080275ad - which would cause your serverlist to "disappear" (sorry about that, 080275da from now on)
* added DNS lookup, with and autodetection if it's been given a IP or something that gotta go through DNS.
* Changed the server-add from using numpad on ip - to keyboard. A bit more hassle when adding ip's, but I didn't see many options with DNS names.
* Added manual update from random servers with a proper encryption set.
* Added the option to change various colors
Official Site: n/a
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
News-Source: XboxDev (HyperG)
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(Monday 27 January 2003 05:41 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: SC3X v0.01
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(Sunday 26 January 2003 13:13 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Work In Progress: ConfigMagic Final
>> Expected new features:
* Brand NEW Graphics and awsome new "look" with cool intro and credits movie !!
* Load ANY Version EEPROM Images; Automatically converts between V1.0 and V1.1
* More Safety features to ONLY allow valid XBE Regions.
* Backup feature will create .CFG file as well as the .txt file with XBOX Info.
* Now Using SHA1 Middle Message to detect XBOX Version; Better compatibility with XEcuter2 Bios.
* Huge changes in XKUtils libary that is shared between LiveInfo and ConfigMagic.
* NEW Feature: Blind Restore EEPROM; If you screwed the Video or XBE region and screen stays blank you can boot ConfigMagic from DVD and hold in a button sequence to "blind" restore your EEPROM. (flashes green eject light when successfull)
* Valid Blank V1.0 and V1.1 EEPROM images supplied (USA Region, NTSC)
ETA: n/a
Official Site: here[team-assembly.com]
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(Sunday 26 January 2003 12:04 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Xbox-Linux CCC 19C3 Presentation Video!
>> Xbox-Linux (Michael, Milosch, Andy and Franz) gave a two hour presentation to the 19th Chaos Computer Club congress in Berlin, Germany.
You can download the full video of this interesting talk on their homepage (250MB MP4).
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(Sunday 26 January 2003 11:59 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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New Release: Snes9x-X Test Version2
>> What's new fixed:
* precision of sound
* sound quality
Official Site: n/a.
Download: n/a (build with XDK)
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(Sunday 26 January 2003 11:56 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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Cxbx and Cxbe source code!
>> Caustik wrote on xboxhacker
[QUOTE]
I have released the full Cxbx and Cxbe source code today.
:ext:anonymous@cvs.openxdk.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/openxdk
CVS Module: cxbx
I am not offering any support for this code at this time, if you are interested in becoming an active developer, please contact me. Please only contact me if you are experienced enough to contribute to the project.
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Official Site: here[caustik.com]
Download: here[sf.net]
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(Sunday 26 January 2003 11:51 EST) - (Category: (default)) - (Posted by::
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