XBMC for Xbox 2008-12-30 SVN rev16762 build – T3CH

Posted December 31st, 2008

T3CH released a new SVN compile (rev16762) of XBMC for Xbox(info).This T3CH-compile is a complete snapshot of what is in SVN at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions. Special Notes and Noteworthy/XML/Script changes:* Due to the slowed down development in the Xbox branch, I will no longer release new [...]

iPrep 101 v008.5 Beta

Posted December 31st, 2008

Klutsh released a new version of iPrep 101(info) a .NET application and collection of applications for use in flashing Samsung, BenQ or Lite-On DVD drives. What’s new/fixed:* Use of Fixed Drives (NTFS4DOS) restored.* Ability to flash Lite-On drives 100% in DOS.* Includes FirmTool 1.3.1 and DosFlash(info) 1.7. Official Site: http://www.x-projects.org/Download: here

`GoodQuests’ tie online mazes to charity (AP)

Posted December 31st, 2008

AP – If kids are playing video games, why not do some good while they’re at it?

Researchers Show ‘Secure’ Sites May Not Be Safe (NewsFactor)

Posted December 31st, 2008

NewsFactor – The small image of a padlock in the corner of your browser may not accurately indicate that a Web-site connection is secure, according to new research. A team of U.S. and European researchers used a computing grid of more than 200 Sony PlayStation 3 video-game machines to create fake certificates and fool a [...]

Sony Nears Breakeven on Manufacturing Cost for PS3 (NewsFactor)

Posted December 31st, 2008

NewsFactor – Sony could soon break even on manufacturing its PlayStation 3 video-game console, thanks to a new reduced-cost design. A teardown study by iSuppli found key changes in components from the last generation of PS3s.

PlayStation 3′s New Problem: Censorship (PC World)

Posted December 31st, 2008

PC World – Sony’s PlayStation 3 has hit hard times. The company has slashed production costs by 35 percent, yet the console still sells at a loss–and those sales dropped 19 percent last month from a year earlier. But these are not the only problems Sony is facing: Now comes a free speech issue surrounding [...]

Jasper Xbox 360 Pro Consoles: No Internal MU?

Posted December 30th, 2008

From pdatoday.com:[QUOTE]Now for the important info; the unit was ordered from Amazon on December 22nd. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Xbox 360 Pro unit I received was actually a Jasper revision. The unit did come with a Falcon revision power supply as I have read can be the case with some of the [...]

Sony Cuts PlayStation 3 Component Costs by 35 Percent (PC World)

Posted December 30th, 2008

PC World – Sony Computer Entertainment has cut the cost of materials used to make its PlayStation 3 game console by 35 percent, according to market research firm iSuppli.