Just when Microsoft though they could beat the Xbox 360 modding scene, C4Eva strikes back with a proof of concept video showing his Xbox 360 Slim running a backup. What does this mean? We’ll, this means we’re all pretty close to being able to run backups on the new Xbox Slim in no time folks.
What allows the Xbox 360 Slim to run backups? The ability to run backups is through flashing the DVD drive with custom firmware, known as LT Lite Touch Firmware. This will allow users out there to either make legal backups of their games or to download backups.
Team Jungle has just tweeted that the Xbox 360 firmware for the Samsung drives, is now complete. This is great news folks. I don’t know if they will even attempt to update the hitachi firmware to LT Lite Touch, I guess only time will tell.
Folks, the time is here. If you have a BenQ drive for you Xbox 360, then here you go. BenQ LT Lite Touch firmware has just been released from TeamJungle. As with this, also comes a new version of Jungle flasher, version JF v0.1.72(101S).
If you’re one of the many Halo junkies out there, rest assured that that the beta of Halo Reach will be sent out via mail. Microsoft is currently in the process of sending out emails to all Xbox Live users informing them that they will receive three months of Xbox Live Gold, 400 Microsoft Points and on top of that, and invite to the upcoming Halo: Reach Multiplayer beta.
iXtreme Firmware, now formerly know as LT Lite Touch Firmware is currently in testing phase. Though it’s not currently released, it should be fairly soon. I’m not sure which firmware TeamJungle will release next, I’m guessing it’s going to be iXtreme LT Lite Touch for Samsung, but not 100% sure.
Currently sitting at Microsoft for certification, Infinity Ward has patched up the care pack glitch for Modern Warfare 2.
The patch, called Care package has already been released on the PC and PS3, and Xbox 360 owners will have to wait at least another week until its available. The full changes of the patch are [Read More]
If you’re like everyone else out there, trying to save a buck here and there, you’ll be happy to know Walmart.com is offering a $20 gift card with the preorder purchase of EA Sports Madden NFL 11.
You’ll get the $20 gift card when you purchase the PS3, WII, or Xbox 360 version. While the PS2 and PSP, will give you a $10 gift card in return.
The deal is good for a limited time, while supplies last. [Read More]
For those of you that have yet to throw your support behind any specific candidate in the Gamestop Red Dead Referendum, here’s a brand new video that shows off some of the perks for each potential outfit choice. Check it out, and head to www.gamestop.com/reddead to vote for the one you think should be the exclusive GameStop pre-order bonus: The Savvy Merchant, The Deadly Assassin, or The Expert Hunter. You can vote once every 24 hours, and eligible voters will also be entered into the Red Dead Redemption Referendum Sweepstakes for a chance to win daily $100 GameStop gift cards and a grand prize trip to the Grand Canyon.