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Week of June 20, 2010
More Pictures of the Xbox 360 S Motherboard - Close-up Chips
Kinect Playable at Microsoft Stores
>> From 1up.com:
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If you're itching to play Kinect, you don't have to wait until it launches this fall. The official Microsoft Store Twitter account tweeted today: "Can't wait to play #Kinect? Try it at #MicrosoftStores nationwide!" If you happen to live around Scottsdale, Arizona, Mission Viejo, California, San Diego, California, or Lone Tree, Colorado, you could conceivably go try out Kinect today.
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Full Story: 1up.com | twitter.com/MicrosoftStore
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360 Screenshot Tool 0.9.5.1
>> v3n3 released a new version of 360 Screenshot Tool:
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Another another version of my little app.
A few games added and some little changes, but nothing big so far.
Check the Changelog for a full List of all the changes.
Dont ask for Injecting / Creating Screenshots.
I personally dont support Xbox LIVE modding ( excluding GS ), so that part of the app will never be released ;-)
ToDo:
* Add FATx ( just requires a recode )
* Add xTAF ( more testing required )
* Add FTP ( I need a new JTAG for dat :-/ )
* Add Dead or Alive Volleyball: Xtreme 2 - FKN unknown format
* Add Forza Motorsport 3 - Encrypted ( Key / Algo not known )
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Official Site: http://v3n3.de
Download: here
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Rick360 v1.0
>> MagicSeb released Rick360, an SDL port/compile of xrick (which is an open-source clone of Rick Dangerous) for homebrew 360s:
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I changed almost nothing to the original code (just added "game:\\" in the file xrick.c and activated the joystick).
The game is playable, but a bit slow when there are many sprites on screen.
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Official Site: n/a, by MagicSeb (xrick, Rick Dangerous)
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
News-Source: gueux-forum.net
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New Xbox LIVE Gold Family Subscription Plan
>> From the MS press release:
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This November, the new Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack will offer up to four individual Xbox LIVE Gold memberships for only US$99.99 - the price of two regular Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions. Now as you prepare for the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360, which makes YOU the controller, consider giving your family premium Gold experience and access to the biggest names in entertainment.
Perfect for families, the Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack will also offer access to additional conveniences and services including the new Family Center, accessible on the Xbox dashboard and Xbox.com for easier family management, access to activity monitoring reports, and the ability to purchase and give Microsoft Points to other Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack members.
An Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack includes:
* Up to four individual Xbox LIVE Gold memberships for the price of two - (US) $99.99.
* Family Center - a single, easy to use, destination for Family Settings and account management, accessible on the Xbox dashboard and on Xbox.com.
* The primary account member has the ability to purchase and dispense Microsoft Points to other Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack members.
* Activity monitoring reports viewable on Xbox.com to help encourage discussions about safer more balanced gaming and entertainment habits.
* Simplified billing that applies all purchase charges to the primary account holder's billing account and the ability to authorize purchases, helping to manage the family's entertainment budget.
* Exclusive family content and discounts.
The industry-leading, built-in Xbox 360 Family Settings are also being taken to the next level this November. It's Microsoft's goal to provide parents and caregivers with tools and resources to manage their children's gaming and entertainment experiences, and these features are available to all Xbox LIVE members:
* Family Programming that removes all mature games, movies, and content from the dashboard, based on ESRB, Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings and the TV Parental Guidelines system . Family Programming is password protected, and easy to turn on and off for each member. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)
* Title exceptions - the ability to allow your family members to play specific games above the console's designated ESRB rating if you deem appropriate. (Compatible with international ratings systems.)
* Intelligent default settings for child, teen, and adult profiles. Xbox will automatically assign default privacy and activity settings for each member that can later be individually customized.
* Family Settings are displayed prominently in the MyXbox channel. Current tools include the Family Timer, which allows you to control the amount of time - either daily or weekly - your children may use the console.
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Full Press Release: gamerscoreblog.com
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Kinect now listed for 150USD ... at Microsoft's own online store
>> OK, so while Microsoft still (tries to) stay(s) mum on the official retail price of Kinect it seems like even the official online Microsoft Store is now listing the Kinect for $149.99 (like GameStop, Walmart and other retailers did earlier this week) ... so maybe it's just getting time for MS to confirm the price, don't you think?
And maybe tell us what this "Wi-Fi extension cable" that ships with it is about ;)
News-Source: store.microsoft.com
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Freehood360 v1.0 RC1 - Xbox 360 Neighbourhood for JTAG's
>> Xerax released Freehood360 v1.0 RC1 to be used with homebrew360s:
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About
I made this application since I wanted to give the JTAG community the ability to use official tools and tools the lucky Devkit owners can have. I started coding in Early may 2010 and development got a bit slow due to many things; Exams, Busy with my Fiance, Reach Beta, Mapping Plugins for Reach, Other projects, Lazyness and other stuff. Also a huge problem of not being about to rig my dev up to be able to test and not having a JTAG so development of the browser was restricted to coding on friends computers VIA Teamviewer. Then the added bonus of the second i finish school and can really press on with coming, Micrsoft decided to Brick my Dev, so i had to go back to developing over Teamviewer.
But i managed to pull my finger out and deliver this application. I hope you enjoy it and i might be releasing more features and updates depending on if you guys want it and how busy i become with more advanced school over the next two years, Who knows?
I hope you enjoy and i suppose here is my gift to the JTAG Community.
Features in RC1:
- Add/Edit/Removal of Devices in the Applcation.
- Ability to browse files on all devices in or on the xbox (Hdd1, HddX, Flash, Usb[i], Memcard[i] ect)
- Look and feel of Xbox 360 Neighbourhood in the Xbox 360 SDK
- Download and Upload files directly to the Device.
- Supports Infinite amout of JTAG's (But who has more than 10 at the most... lol.)
- Support for Development Kits (Reviewer, Test, Stress Test, Demo ect)
- Exception catching, so it shouldn't be a bitch and through a emo fit if you do something stupid.
- Creation of Folders
- Creation of Text and INI files
- Many More...
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Official Site: n/a, by Xerax on forums.xbox-scene.com
Download: here
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Warranty for Xbox 360 Slim Reduced to 12 Months?
>> From justpushstart.com:
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According to Microsoft, the new Xbox 360 Slim will only offer one year of warranty on both the defects or system errors that will eventually lead to RROD. The company is confident that the new Xbox 360 Slim is the system that will not RROD.
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Note x-s: In the European Union, warranty should be at least 2y for the New 360 though - as required by law for all consumer electronic devices.
Full Story: justpushstart.com | videogameszone.de
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MS: '360 can match PS3's 3D capabilities'
>> From computerandvideogames.com:
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Microsoft has claimed that there's nothing PS3 can do in terms of 3D that the Xbox 360 can't emulate.
Speaking exclusively to CVG, Xbox global marketing boss Albert Penello said that Xbox 360 was "technically" ready for the 3D revolution.
However, the exec added that Xbox was "happy to follow" on the tech until player adoption rates made it worthwhile.
CVG then asked if Xbox 360 could do everything that PS3 can in terms of 3D.
"Yeah, that's true," said Pernello. "I think that when we decide we want to jump into 3D it'll be because the consumer's voted. But from a technical side, there's nothing about it we can't do. In fact, we're already doing it today."
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Full Story: computerandvideogames.com
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Source pins Kinect manufacturing costs to 150USD
>> From develop-online.net:
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Microsoft is paying around $150 in total manufacturing costs for each Kinect unit, Develop understands.
A highly-positioned, trusted source had given Develop the "$150 manufacturing cost" figure on the condition of anonymity, adding that the expenses of Kinect is a topic of concern for his company.
Screen Digest games analyst Ed Barton said he was "not surprised" by the $150 manufacturing figure that Develop put to him.
Barton believes that the Primesense acquisition may come into the cost equation.
"There's basic hardware tear-down costs," he says, "but Kinect isn't just a number of components, it's also a software layer - one that is absolutely key for the whole experience.
"Kinect's R&D costs might be sunk into the manufacturing costs, because Microsoft needed to ensure that Kinect's basic imaging actually has a software layer that can be fed into the developer toolchain.
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Full Story: develop-online.net
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Kinect not limited to 2-players
>> From examiner.com:
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The camera technology can detect an unlimited number of people, so if it's programmed in such a way, it can process and render more than two-players at a time. At the current time, Microsoft hasn't revealed how many players Kinect will support, but last year they did mention it could and would allow for 4-player gaming. PrimeSense did state that they do not know how many players Microsoft currently has Kinect setup to handle. With Kinect and the PrimeSense demonstration two completely separate entities, but the camera itself can detect a limitless number of people. It's solely limited based on the software that is implemented to the camera' hardware chip.
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Full Story: examiner.com
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Xbox 1 Game Ripper For The Xbox 360
>> Team Trinity released TrinityGameRipper, an Xbox1 Game Ripper for homebrew 360s:
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How to use:
* Place the .ttf and the .xex file in a folder where you want the game to be ripped to.
* Run the .xex and press X for the game to be ripped or A to return to the dashboard.
* It should create a folder based on the title of the game (Reads title from the .xbe) and then dumps all the game files off the disk.
It has been tested with Forza, Splinter Cell, and Halo 2 and can be used with Xbox 1 originals and backups.
It also creates a log file when it's all completed.
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Official Site: n/a, by Team Trinity (thx to WarriorSan for the news)
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
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Microsoft Confirms Kinect Bundles, New 199USD Xbox 360
>> From kotaku.com:
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An internal marketing Q&A for Microsoft about confirm that Kinect will be bundled with consoles, and a $199 configuration of its new Xbox 360 will be available this fall.
There were no further details about this console's features, such as hard drive/onboard storage (if any) or WiFi, which is 250GB and internal, respectively, on the new Slim design.
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Full Story: kotaku.com
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New Xbox 360: Red Dot of Death, Insufficient Ventilation Error Msg - Images
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