Modz4gamers

from team xectuer;

As promised we have defeated Corona. Full decrypted bootchain achieved and CPU key retrieved.

Xecuter does it again – 10 years and still rockin'. Greets to the haters.

More news soon – here's some screen shots of the NAND Dump – the box is still live so a few portions of info were blocked. However if you doubt this is real you should go to the back of the noob line.

This is great news for all the people with the new Corona motherboards that have not been about to use the reset glitch. Watch this space!

An update was release over Xbox Live today as of yet we can see no changes in this update that are affecting the custom firmware but we strongly recommend waiting a couple of days before doing this update so we can see what was contained in the update that will affect users of Custom Firmware.

 

 

 

iXtreme LTPLUS v2.0 for Slim Liteon is now out.

 The new firmware for the slim liteon drives is now out to play the XGD3 backup games.

 

 

C4Eva's iXtreme LTplus v2.0 for Slim LiteOn Coming this Weekend

>> C4Eva confirmed on his IRC channel the iXtreme LT+ v2.0 CFW for Slim LiteOn drives (Philips-LiteOn DG-16D4S) is coming this weekend!- 8th October 2011 From c4evaspeaks.com:
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[c4eva] LT 2.0 for all Liteon slims to be released this weekend
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C4E's iXtreme LT+ v2.0 and 0800 v3 CFW

The new firmware that everyone has been waiting for is out. This is to play games that carry the new XGD3 format such as Gears of War 3 and Driver SF which were not playable on LT1.92 and earlier firmware.

>> C4E released the iXtreme LT+ v2.0 CFW for Toshiba-Samsung TS-H943 ('Samsung'), Philips-BENQ/LiteOn VAD6038/1650V ('BenQ') and Philips-LiteOn VAD6039/DG-16D2S ('Fat LiteOn') drives in association with Team Jungle & Team Xecuter (the LT+ v2.0 for 'Slim LiteOn', 'Fat/Slim Hitachi' have NOT been released yet). And also released the 0800 v3 ('PC ripping FW') for 'BenQ' and 'Fat LiteOn':

PS3 - 3.55 & 3.72 Dual Booting

Modz4gamers is currently using both the Progskeet and D3 Flasher to Dual Boot PS3 consoles. This is to enable the use of 3.55 exploitable dashboard and the latest 3.72 dashboard to go on Playstation Network. Currently we are testing this on a number of machines. Once we iron out the kinks we will be providing this service to our customers. Stay tuned if you would like this service for your console.

[c4eva] Successful testing of LT 2.0 with new LT-MAX feature for DVD R DL. XGD3 ixtreme isos playing fine from DVD R DL disc and/or install to HD
[E*******] does this Mean we can use or regular dual layer media / burners and layer break 1913760? Or has that changed ?
[c4eva] regular DL media, yes!
[s********] c4eva is the layer break still the same
[c4eva] more details soon!
[c4eva] normal blanks, normal burner!
[c4eva] XGD3=defeated! :)
[c4eva] LT Max=Maximum capacity!
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There's no release date for now. The new 0800 FW (which passed to from v2.0 to v3.0) for VAD6038 and DG-16D2S drives will probably come out first:
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Rips full ISO (XGD2 and XGD3), including correct AP2.5 data. Not released yet. Waiting on supporting software (Xbox Backup Creator/abgx360) to be completed, and testing to be completed on Lite-On 0800.
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C4E's iXtreme LT+ 1.92 CFW

 

New firmware has been release which is now a solution for the new LitonFW 1071 Drives in the Slim Xbox 360's.

>> C4E released the iXtreme LT+ v1.92 CFW for SLIM DG-16D4S drives in association with Team Jungle & Team Xecuter:
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Official release of the iXtreme LT+ v1.92
* Better support for rare fw dumps
* Further optimisation of rootkit
* Support for DG-16D4S 1071

Thanks go to Team Jungle for their hard work and efforts in the development process
Thanks also go to Team Xecuter for their support to this project
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Xbox 360 AP25 Games

If you are on old firmware and are having issues running the games below it could be due to the new AP25/AP26 security that M/S has implemented

(i) Assassins Creed Brotherhood
(ii) Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
(iii) Call of Duty Black Ops
(iv) Fable 3
(v) Need for Speed Hot Pursuit

Originals of these games will not work. If you are having problems with these games you either need to be on 1.91+LT or if have these games and are not having any issues. Don't update your Xbox 360 via live or disc. 

Xbox 360  iXtreme LT+ 1.91 Firmware

There is new firmware which just came out today to fix the issues with AP25 and AP26 Challenges on liteon, Benq and Hitachi Drives. The challenges were causing issues on AP25/AP26 games if you updated your dashboard to 13146 and higher. Usually you would get a black screen or xbox lockup if you tried to load one of these games. 

If you went on Xbox live with a AP25/AP26 game it could be that your Xbox is also flagged for banning if and when the ban hammer comes down again.

Official release of the iXtreme LT+ v1.91

* New random AP26 challenges defeated. Due to the new AP26 random challenges the safety freeze for unknown or bad AP25 data is no longer supported.
Please ensure your AP25 data is correct for the dashboard version you are using.
* No need to reburn current AP25 backups from dashboard 13146

I would like to dedicate this fw to all the dead DG-16D4S drives from the kamikazi hack

Thanks go to Team Jungle for their hard work and efforts in the development process.
Thanks also go to Team Xecuter for their support to this project. 

 

Xbox 360 Slim Drives

Modding for all the new Slim Xbox 360 is now avalible.

No matter what liteon drive you have it can now be modified with the new LT+ 1.9 Software.  Previously there was problems with Winbond DVD drives and some MX Drives and we did not know what kind of drive you had until it was opened. 

Now there is a solution for all drives. So you can now play backups of your orginals on your Xbox 360 Slim

**note: There is still some Hitachi drives that cannot be modified in the slim consoles. To check what drive you have see below** 

 

 

Ps3 Modding

Modded firmware for the PS3 is now available for 3.55 so if have have a PS3 with 3.55 or lower firmware and would like it modified to play your backups from your internal or external harddrive contact M4G. 

Email Issues

Recent Emailing issues have now been resolved. If u have not been able to get through on email.

JTag 

 JTag Available for Xbox.

 

iXtreme LT (LiteTouch)

 Samsung Benq Liteon now have IXtreme LT supported firmware.

 

iXtreme LT (LiteTouch) for Liteon Drives now released

All liteon drives now are able to be installed with IXtreme LT the newest firmware.. See info below

After a long development and testing process we give you the first official release of the iXtreme LT

- Supports all Liteon Drives (74850, 83850V1, 83850V2, 93450)
- Totally re-written code optimised for minimal patching
- Whole banks of firware now untouched
- New Drive response timing engine accurately mimics original drive timings
- Full disc stealth used by default
- Waveless booting , disc images are assumed to be correct!
- Split-Vid used as default

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Warning! Ensure all disc images are checked with abgx as LT assumes all stealth/ss/pfi/dmi is correct. Disc images must also be splitvid and preferred SS v2

Warning! Lt will not save you from being banned if console is already flagged by using a previous firmware or non-stealth discs

It is also advisable to apply all system updates before flashing with LT. All future console system updates (not game updates) must be applied with caution

###### WARNING ######


Thanks go to Team Jungle for their hard work and efforts in the development process.
Thanks also go to Team Xecuter for their generous support to this project.

iXtreme LT To Be Released Shortly

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We have supported C4E and Team Jungle for some time now and it is so ridiculous to us when we see so much garbage and drama being posted around on different forums. First we see some sites trying to sell iXtreme LT for stupid amounts of money, then the price goes in half then it doubles then it shows as out of stock? Then of course everyone bitches about C4E even though this wasn't his idea and these guys also forget that the iXtreme firmwares are his work and no one else's - he owes nothing to no one. He should be lauded with credits and support not with bitching and whining, I'm surprised he even bothers any more but we also know how much he loves to do this work. It really is pathetic to see some fools post crap like that, but i guess the console scene never changes does it.

Now we see attempts at "cracking" a pre-release demo version of the LT firmware and people trying to gain credits and "pats on the back" for this work. All we can say is - we've looked at both firmwares - the real Lt and the leaked one. Take our advise - don't use the leaked incomplete version and connect to Xbox Live.

We developed bios's for many years and know how much time and effort it takes to do this kind of work - we fully support C4E in all the work he does and as members of the scene we thank him for it.

Anyway the guys at Team Jungle have updated their Twitter page with this info:
"iXtreme LT will release shortly as promised. Unofficial files are incomplete and unsafe. Protection was to prevent unofficial use!"
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Latest Games Reviewed

Halo 3 - ODST

First things first, Halo 3 ODST shows the events of Halo 3 through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper). You are no longer a 7ft tall Spartan Super soldier, rather you’re one of the little humans you discarded once upon a time while playing as Masterchief. Boo hoo! Enemies that were once tiny in the eyes of Masterchief are now big obstacles for you to overcome and enemies which were big even for Masterchief are now Epic and take some strategic game play to get around

If you liked Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST may come as a tad of a disappointment at first. Of course, you soon realise that you’re no Masterchief and you can’t just go in and take on your enemies’ commando style. No more guns blazing, the trick is to play stealthy. Game play is obviously different and that takes some getting used to, but that aside. You will thoroughly enjoy playing as one of the little guys only if you don’t die that often (as with all games) and you learn how to flank the enemy.

There’s a big jump from Easy to Casual and if you aren’t an expert gaming gunsman then we would suggest you ‘practice’ on Easy first before you choose to take on the biggies on Casual. What made this essentially different to Halo 3 game play was the ODST health which doesn’t regenerate like Masterchiefs or the Arbitors. You have some sort of force field which does help but not enough, because when you sustain damage that part of your health, it is down until you acquire a health pack, which are scattered throughout the game. The ODST helmet comes in very handy when there are dark places which are helpfully underlined in light and because the majority of the game is lacking in brightness and it is pretty awesome when you can just hit the X button and yay! You’re not blind anymore. The ODST visor also outlines enemies in red and friendlies in green which assists you throughout the game in many ways you thought impossible.

Overall this game would get an 8.5 out of 10 from Modz4Gamers as we feel that although it was an awesome game, there could be areas which could be improved on. The concept is ingenious but you would think that the reason why we all play Halo is to become Masterchief. We know that the Halo series is a multi-layered and very complicated game series, however we can’t get past the fact that we aren’t playing as Masterchief and although the game play took a bit of getting used to, it was fun however not as gripping as Halo 3. Now, waiting on Halo 4.

Ghostbusters The Video Game

It's good. If you're a fan of Ghostbusters (and maybe even Ghostbusters 2), that's all you needed to know, so you can go out and grab your copy without worrying that you'll have to tread through bad game mechanics just to get a few good laughs. If for some reason you're a newcomer to the franchise, that's OK too. Ghostbusters The Video Game is a humorous and amusing third-person action-adventure with some clever mechanics and loads of personality. It's not all pleasurable, due to some tedious mechanics and other issues, but if what's most important to you is some lighthearted fun, then you'll find enough in this package to keep a smile on your face. Click for more on Ghostbusters

Mafia 2

Fans of the 2002 PC game Mafia agree that the game never got its due. It was an open-world mob drama with third-person action, driving, an outstanding soundtrack, and a memorable story (and a not-as-fondly-memorable frustrating car race that was later corrected with a patch). But 2K Czech and 2K Games are gearing up for Mafia II, a sequel to the unappreciated crime drama with a new look, enhanced engine, better driving, deadlier shootouts, and a brand-new story. We had a chance to see the game up close and personal, and we have much to report. Click for more on Mafia 2

Ninja Blade

When an action game lets you dress up in pink pinstripes before carving up hordes of gruesome mutants, you know it doesn't take itself seriously. Ninja Blade is such a game, but it's so ridiculously over the top, so rambunctiously insane, that it's hard not to get a total kick out of it. It's an uneven game, both technically inconsistent and derivative to the bone. And yet Ninja Blade maintains a breakneck pace while throwing you into one preposterous scenario after another until you need to catch your breath, simply because the onscreen action is so absurdly and graphically dazzling--or because you're laughing so hard you've almost peed yourself. So don't expect deep combat, extreme visual prowess, or a finger-breaking challenge. Instead, just prepare for a bunch of good, frivolous fun that will keep you entertained in spite of some noticeable flaws. The combat is not that deep in this game, however it does have great visuals including flashy sword play. There are some great battles to keep you satisfied in this game aswell.. Devil May Cry meets Ninja Gaidens cross Dressing Brother.

Resident Evil 5

Thirteen years ago, Capcom helped revolutionize the action-adventure world with Resident Evil, a game that would define an entirely new genre dubbed "survival horror." In the years that followed, the series continued to build upon the standards set by the first game, until 2005, when Resident Evil 4 radically departed from its predecessors and broke new ground as a more action-oriented game. Resident Evil 5, the latest offering in the long-running series, expands on the action-heavy formula of its forerunner and is built from the ground up to support cooperative gameplay. Though it can no longer be considered a survival horror game, Resident Evil 5 manages to retain and effectively translate the most important aspect of that genre--tension--into its new mechanics, crafting a fun, collaborative experience that will keep you on your toes the entire time.

Modding news

New Wii D23-2 machine will be coming to Australia Soon and are currently unmoddable. (**Update** New Chips now avalible)

PSP2000 & PSP1000 now hacked with new firmware 5.50 to play all the new 5.50 and above games. Firmware now avalible.

PSP3000 now hacked customer 5.03 firmware now avalible.

Xbox 360. New firmware i-Xtreme 1.61 is now out for all Xbox 360 drives. This caters for all the new wave 4 games.

Nintendo has released another update for the Wii which is now at 4.2 do not update this as of yet as this will take the homebrew channel off you nintendo

Softmodding avaliable to 4.0 Updated Wiis also ability to run games off External Memory units such as harddrives and USB Sticks is now avaliable.

Nintendo DS - The new Nintendo DSi is now moddable. (didn't take long)

PS2s now being upgraded with MCBoot no need for a chip anymore. Boots all backups with just a memory card inserted into your PS2.