Recently we posted about LoveMHz working on Love364 emulator an N64 emulator for homebrew enabled 360’s. LoveMhz has recently fix some issues with 3d rendering and texturing. We can expect to see full N64 emulation for the homebrew Xbox 360’s soon!

Check out some screens from his blog:

Helldoc has been working on some fixes for FSD 2.0 and has updated it.

here a quote form his blog

“I did finally figured out some stuff that been anoying us for a while yesterday!
There was a random freezing issue in the boot process and the game list was behaving really weird (games with no title…).
This being fixed will really change FSD 2.0 development to 2nd gear!

Another issue that i fixed yesterday is the string convertion problem : remember those gamelist screenshot with some square instead of special char?
This was caused by a bad string to wide string convertion. We were still using the code from original author, and while it work, it doesnt support special char.”

here are some pics

Source: Here

LoveMHz is working on  an N64 emulator for the xbox 360, He intends to call the emulator Love364. He is Still working very hard on this emulator so we are holding tite waiting for this one. Palying Mario on 360 bring a smile to us here at Modsandhacks.

Heres a snippet for his blog:

“About Love364, yes I changed the name ;D Currently we have the core, RSP, and audio implemented. Alot of work so far. Now what about video? Well it seems that every video plugin out there either uses OpenGL or DirectX with Fixed Pixel Pipelines which the Xbox360 does not support. Also due to the differences between Fixed Pixel Pipe-lining and HLSL a simple rewrite isn’t possible. So with the advice and over look of Zezu I have decided to write my own up to date graphics and RDP part of the emulation instead of hacking around Rice’s video code. Not much progress so far, expect I have been able to process and sort out the commands coming from the RSP. Still a lot of work todo. And thus the reason there isn’t any screenshots yet.”

He then goes on to post a latenight screenshot of mario 64 just about working on his xbox 360

Source http://lovemhz.blogspot.com/

Nandpro IO Patcher has been released by Ethan0026 from gueux-forum.net   Nandpro IO Patcher is an application that will allow you to use a PCI to LPT or other LPT ports with NandPro.

Qoute from Ethan0026

“I finally found the solution to use a card or other PCI to LPT with LPT NandPro! This program allows you to patch NandPro to use ports other than ports 0378, 0278 and 03BC!

It works really great!”

Source: By Ethan0026 on gueux-forum.net

Download  Nandpro IO Patcher

HellDoc has  released a new revision of  XeXtractor.XeXtractor is an XEX toolbox that run on the PC. Simply Drag an XEX file  into XeXtractor and extract the files.

What’s been added new and fixed:  Added XACH and XITB support. (Now list achievements in every language possible and image file names are now the original filename) This can only be done when opening a XEX or XBDF file.

 * Added XITB sample class. * Added a file name level in xuiz extraction so not all xuiz extracted file ends up in the same folder.

Source: http://helldoc.blogspot.com/

Download XeXtractor v1.03

Icepir8icepir8 has released a new version of Xbox 360 Commander Beta, a Windows utility to backup/restore, transfer on and format Xbox 360 hard drives.

What’s new/fixed (since rev. 15a):
* Fixed dates on folders. (rev 17)
* Fixed column sort issues. (rev 17)
* Full date and time for transfers. (rev 16)
* Maybe this was causing problems with the GODs (rev 16)

Download Xbox 360 Commander Beta (rev 17): here

A new version of freeBOOT v0.03x has been released (a patched-9199 rebooter for all JTAG-exploitable 360s

What’s new/fixed:
* fixed profile corruption
* fixed xb1 emu
* updated xellous

General Features:
* updated to kernel 2.0.9199
* now supports all consoles and flashing solutions (ikari)
* removed memory protections
Code can be executed and modified anywhere in the range from 0×80000000 to 0×9FFFFFFF. This can be used to create game trainers and will allow for porting of emulators, which rely on dynamic compilation.
[2 different patches 1 with this: xbox1 emu doesn't, 1 without xbox1 emu does work]
* encrypted DevKit XEXes are now working
* includes dash launch patch
* LIVE/PIRS/GOD content fully working
* internal security breach reports deactivated (Redline99)
* easier image generation process (ikari)
* ibuild can now also generate single flash XeLL and original images (ikari)

A bit more info about the fixes/changes in this release:
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This is a fixed set of patches for freeBOOT 0.031. It addresses profile corruption and Xbox 1 emulator compatibility. Unfortunately, you will need to choose between the functionality of the memory protection patch and the ability for full compatibility with Xbox originals, you cannot have both. Two sets of patches have been included, you may use the ones that fit you best. Profile corruption has been fixed completely, but understand that if you have anything previously signed by a banned keyvault, the container will be console locked to it (corrupted). There are a number of free tools to fix those profiles, but you should notice that the console is no longer rejecting containers from everything but itself. Possibly these patches can fix E79 issues (dashlaunch changes), but since we have not experienced any similar issues, it’s hard to test.

To those experiencing frequent or sporadic E79 issues (specifically on Zephyrs), it has been reported that using this alternate wiring with voltage regulation may solve the issue: see here
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Official Site: n/a, by Ikari
Full NFO/ReadMe: xbins.org
Download freeBOOT v0.03x here

From 360xtractorpro.com:

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We are proud to announce the latest member in Maximus product family, the new Xtractor 2, will preserve all functionality of the 1x series and add new and interesting features. This product is just a small taste of what it comes this year in Maximus.
Thanks to all customers and resellers who support us. We will keep improving every day to satisfy your needs.

Base Functionality :
- Supplies Power to 360 DVD Drives including Eject function or all drives
- Compatible with All Xbox 360 DVD Drives (Hitachi, Samsung, Benq, including all Lite-on drives
- Selectable Mode-B for Hitachi Drives
- Serial Key Reading via USB or RS232 (serial) (for Liteon 74 series)
- Resettable PPTC Fuses
- Compatible with Vampire and Spear
- Power LED/Flash mode LED/USB visual activity LED
- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and DOS
- Electrically Safe, operate in the voltages required for the DVD Drive

New Features on XT2:
- Button Forces 0×72 mode on Liteon Drives with a single button press when used with vampire rebuild board
- Automatic Half Tray with a single button press
- New and improved main power controller.
- Onboard Firmware Updateable via USB or RS232 (which allows expandable functionality)
- Remote Commander feature, which can allow total control of the Xtractor 2 by a PC application (The application can now invoke drive commands, like Eject Close, Half Tray, Force mode 0×72, it will be possible to design a full automatic flashing procedure application with minimal or no user intervention for turning on/off the drive, etc.)
- Free remote command software available to application developers, which can be expanded with firmware updates as required
- Drive connector cable with color indication for proper installation
- Selectable communication port with the PC via Jumpers (RS232/USB)
- Audible feedback thru onboard buzzer.
- Unique Serialization / Genuine Checks

SHIPPING TO RESELLERS START NEXT WEEK.
RRP: $45 USD
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Official Site: http://www.360xtractorpro.com

Icepir8icepir8 released a new revision of Xbox 360 Commander Beta, a Windows utility to backup/restore, transfer on and format Xbox 360 hard drives.
!Update! More new revisions … news below updated!

What’s new/fixed (since rev. 12):
* Pulled all the stops on speed. (rev 13)
* Couple tweeks here and there. But it is the transfer speed on the insert file that takes the cake. (rev 13)
* Error Checking Hard Drive is actually doing something now. (rev 14)
* Still have to do fix errors code. but atleast you should be able to check your drive for errors. (rev 14)
* Fixed bug in transfer to hard drive when reclaiming deleted file space. (rev 15)
* Tweeked some items to improve disk load speed. Important with larger disk. LOL (rev 15)
* Fixed Corruption issues. Didn’t feel this deserved a full rev update. (rev 15a)

Download Xbox 360 Commander Beta (rev 15a): here

HellDoc released XeXtractor, a generic XEX tool box. Drag a XEX in and extract the files!

What’s new/fixed:
* Fixed with some xex (Halo 3 and Sherlock Holmes)
* Added some file type detection

Official Site: http://helldoc.blogspot.com/
Download  XeXtractorv1.02 here