360 Firmware Toolbox 3.0
It's been quite a while since we heard anything new on the Maximus Release of the 360 Toolbox. But not to worry, 'cos you can now update your version 2.0 with the new version 3.0.
For those of you uninitiated, the 360 Firmware Toolbox is basically a grapichal tool to handle several common DVD-drive firmware tasks. What makes version 3
HDDHacker
The Specialist has released a tool that allows Xbox 360 owners to use HDDs that are not certified by Microsoft. That means you'll be able to use your SATA HDDs with your Xbox 360s (insert "yay!"s and riotous joy).
There are still a few limits, though
ZX360 Source Code
When home computer ZX Spectrum was released in UK back in the early 80s, its significance was likened to Commodore 64 in the U.S.A. Now, Jan Jones (aka Jonesy) has come up with an emulator for ZX Spectrum 48K using Xbox 360's XNA Studio Homebrew program.
Sound exciting? Yeah, we know
XPR Express
EqUiNoX released XPR Express v1.0.1 recently, allowing people to sample their favorite XPR themes through the use of the XPR Xpress tool. XPR Express allows users to unprotected XPR texture files or browse protected XPRs. The application also lets you create your own XPR files using its own set of various options
TheSpecialist's HDDHackr
In light of the release of the official Microsoft 120GB hard drive for the Xbox 360, TheSpecialist has released an update for HDDHackr. With this solution, you should be able to create your own 120GB Xbox 360 HDD using a Western Digital Scorpio BEVS-LAT drive
iXtreme LT+Mobile Gaming, XboxVersion: 2.0 Released For Slim Liteons Upload date: 31 Jan 12 Tags: System Utilities
Freeware
iXtreme LT+
A few days ago Xbox360 developer 4eva released iXtreme LT+ v2.0 firmware for Slim Liteon drives.A A See the description below.
"This has full support for XGD3 formatted games.
NOTE: Forza 4 backups will not properly work with this firmware due to new checks added. A new firmware is in development to address this
LT+Mobile Gaming, XboxVersion: 2.0 for Phat Liteons Upload date: 31 Jan 12 Tags: System Utilities
Freeware
LT+
A few days back the c4eva team released v2.0 of the LT+ for Phat Liteons.A See below for all the details.
"c4eva's iXtreme LT+ v2.0 firmware for Phat Liteons, BenQ and Samsung drives. This has full support for XGD3 formatted games
Wasabi360 Firmware
The Wasabi360 team of devs has released v1.1 of their Ultra Firmware for their Optical Disc Drive Emulator.A See below for the full changelog.
Firmware for the Wasabi360 Ultra ODDE.
Changelog:
Added advanced configuration options, manipulated through the new wasabi
ggBuildMobile Gaming, XboxVersion: 0.33 Released Upload date: 31 Jan 12 Tags: System Utilities
Freeware
ggBuild
ggBuild is a NAND image rebuilder (like fbBuild) that allows you to boot into a hacked kernel for Xboxes using the Reset Glitch Hack.A See the changelog below.
Changelog:
v0.33
corrected bug with ini parsing and dvd region (and others) left blank
add 13604
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