For 4552 people, purchasing an older kernel console now, even if drive is not compatible with current drive's firmwares, may be better, because it's possible that finding new drive firmware is easier than finding a new breach in future kernels. but with a lots of patience, can probably obtain everything. but after 3 or 4 years I bet a new console completely different will be released. I think hacking a console just accelerates the release of the following model... there is also the possibility that the game division of M$ never gets out of the red and that M$ just drops console and considers Vista as the replacement for online games through Live.