Xbox 360 Modding

So I had a friend that asked me to help him mod his xbox 360. From what I remember it was a pain when I first did it back in 2006. As there wasn’t that many guides out on how to do it and was real manual process. As I did some research on getting the latest firmware I came across probably the best 360 modding resource I have seen to date. http://www.ixtreme.net/ is home to modding forums for the 360. There is tutorials for every kind of 360 drive, fixing 3rod, best dual layer dvds, and several other tools to help you complete the task. Using the site and JungleFlasher, I had my friends 360 modded in under 5 Mins (Does not include opening the damn sucker – see youtube for videos on how to open). I did run into a few hicups but fairly easy using the Jungleflasher tutorial guide. Great job done by the JungleFlasher team. Remember modding your 360 will void your warranty and it is illegal to download backups! I am not responsible if you use this information for wrongful purposes. Also there are chances you will be banned from Xbox Live and/or bricking your 360. Use are your own risk. Modding the 360 isn’t as exciting as the original xbox which can be turned into a full fledged media center. That is my next project.

iXtreme Site

JungleFlasher Tutorial

Wii Internet Channel now FREE

Yes you read right, Nintendo is making the Wii Internet Channel for free. You no longer need to purchase it for 500 wii points. The best part is if you did purchase it, you will get an opportunity to purchase a NES game for free. Details.

PS3 Slim ripped apart

The guys at iFixit have taken the PS3 apart.

Xbox 360 to get several new features

Xbox 360 is to get a motion sensing game play, similar to the wii but you don’t need to hold a controller.. its called project natal, not due out till 2010. They have also added app integration – Twitter and Facebook apps added to the console. Also Zune Marketplace will offer 1080p videos, Netflix integration enhancements and last but not least the ability to download full games.

DJ Hero due out in October

Activation is continuing their Hero series by adding a new twist to the mix. Activation will release DJ Hero this October. DJ Hero will allow the following game modes: DJ vs. DJ, DJ + DJ, DJ + Guitar and the use of DJ Turntable, Guitar, and Mic. Rap artists Jay Z and Eminem will offer up some of their tracks to the game. The game is expected to be on 360, PS3 and Wii.

PSP Go pictures floating around

Apparently Sony is not ready to dump the PSP. According to images posted on Eurogamer, Sony will be announcing a PSP Go version at E3 today at their press conference.

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Rumored Specs: (via Engadget)
* 3.8-inch display (resolution is undisclosed)
* 43 percent lighter than the PSP-3000
* 16GB of Flash storage
* Bluetooth built-in; supports handset tethering and BT headsets
* No UMD drive
* Memory Stick Micro slot
* New Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet and new Metal Gear Solid (!) on the way
* Full PlayStation Network support (movie and TV rentals / purchases)
* Integration with PlayStation 3 (works the same as the PSP-3000 does)
* Sony views each of its products as “10-year lifecycle products,” so the PSP “needs to live on.”

Slim PS3 spotted

Engadget is reporting that a Japanese site was sent PS3 slim images. See Images

Xbox RROD

About 3 months go I fixed my 360s problem of RROD (Red Rings of Death) problem. I had the problem again, and have realized that the case is keeping all the heat inside, which making it impossible for it to cool. I upgraded the fan to the 12V and removed the top covering permanently. I have no intentions of putting it back on. It is running 100x more cooler now with the 12V fan and the case open.

Guitar Hero III – first video game to hit $1 billion in sales

Activation reported at CES that Guitar Hero III sales have reached a whopping $1 billion.

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Madden 09 Spanish Version

Ahh, Who would have thought that Roberto Garza would be on the cover of Madden 09. Well he is.. for the Espanol version.