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[scottmuller28]

I think that the bans was a test run to see outcome reaction. They will wait to see if those ppl banned will rejoin as they have to becareful not to disrupt the live service too much. I think they were not planning to do this yet but due to their ever increasing 360 failure rates & lack of demand for the PS3 have taken a punt to boost sales and test their live security detection. I dont think too many more ppl will be getting banned for this month as they will wait and see the outcome of the first wave of bans.

Dont rush out and purchase another console just wait, and cancel your live subscription if you really want to get back at them. Hit them where it hurts $$. Only need a small % to do this will make them think twice!!

[indiraider]

All my games, with the expetion of one has only the correct ss.bin file. I didn't bother with security patches. So if I download the new firmware, I won't be able to play them at all? I am really going to hate having to rip and burn them all again. Also, what about the firmware injecting a spoofed security file so you don't have to put one on the disk. Seriously, I have 16 games that don't have any security patches.

[BEVEL]

Is there any word on the HDD being safe for usage in a new console ?

[copter71]

QUOTE(BEVEL @ May 22 2007, 06:54 AM)

Is there any word on the HDD being safe for usage in a new console ?

salright, its safe ese

[Haruno]

QUOTE(nickolasj80 @ May 22 2007, 05:17 AM)

The article states that the new FW won't be able to read DVD5, what about xbox1 single layers?

I believe it means it won't read singlelayer/dvd5 backups.
Xbox 1 retail games will work just fine.
After all, it was 5.2 that introduced single layer backup ability.
Before 5.2, xbox 1 backups worked but you HAD to burn it on a dual layer.

[feflicker]

As soon as all these extra features started being added in the FW (Xbox 1, DVD5, etc) I thought it was a horrible idea. I'm glad we are back on the "let's make this as close to retail as possible" bandwagon, I liked that strategy much better...

It sounds like the right people are on the right track, good news, and good work!

[BEVEL]

QUOTE(feflicker @ May 22 2007, 07:00 AM)

As soon as all these extra features started being added in the FW (Xbox 1, DVD5, etc) I thought it was a horrible idea. I'm glad we are back on the "let's make this as close to retail as possible" bandwagon, I liked that strategy much better...

It sounds like the right people are on the right track, good news, and good work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Doesnt matter.
My box is banned so Ill continue to use the DVD5 FW
Im glad they did that anyways, but also glad they removed it to improfe future security

[andi_06]

QUOTE(nuke field ET @ May 22 2007, 02:01 PM)

I hope to hell my 360 can hold out against the banning spree until this new firmware comes out.  Currently unbanned still with an elite 360 w/78fk; just got done playing my backup of crackdown offline, and just signed into live a few minutes ago...

Wait a second, you got an elite and modded it.. Your either dumb, or money is of no object to you.

[pvolk]

C4E and Gary, keep up the fantastic work! you guys are visionaries and great at seeing security holes. Everyone else keep up the good work reporting problems and ban/noban situations so that the firmware writers can keep noticing useful trends.

And to all you doubters: MS will eventually get tired of patching their security holes that get exploited by C4E and Gary... after all we always have the not so sneaky "NEW FIRMWARE AVALIABLE" warning from MS when they are adding new features(adding security fixes).

And ideally: we need a MS security insider to help out C4E and gary so we can find all the firmware checking and analyzing methods that MS is currently using... but thats never gonna happen (woudl be nice if it did tho)

Keep up the fantasic work everyone! Look forward to this rls.

End Rant

[hecz]

QUOTE(andi_06 @ May 22 2007, 02:09 AM)

Wait a second, you got an elite and modded it.. Your either dumb, or money is of no object to you.

I think he has the money cuz there is no reason for buying an elite. Unless you want:  fancy colors, bigger HDD (for what?) and of course being online everyday to play your xbla games and content  

[Iriez]

QUOTE(dre74 @ May 22 2007, 12:21 AM)

If this is the case why has no one with a modchip like the nme reported being banned. If it proves to be safer I might try a nme chip next time vs flashing the drive.

NME is banned aswell. Anyone who uses a non-stealth backup (and NME style SS is *very* detectable) will be banned eventually.

[gerzand]

QUOTE(blue_calx @ May 22 2007, 04:34 AM)

Is there a guide on how to make a ODD adapter similar to the Xecuter connectivity kit?

I don't want to buy that whole kit if all i need is to get the xbox360 drive adapted to a molex connection.

Note: I tried searching around and couldn't find one.

http://www.kev.nu/360/dvdshort.html

[STICKY_BUD]

QUOTE(Iriez @ May 21 2007, 10:19 PM)

We already know that the amount of power up's are stored in the nand flash. We suspect that e64 (no dvd unit attached) and other errors are also stored. It is just as easy for them to check c/r, dmi, pfi to create a error report to flag and store.

...

It is not that MS see's your drive as a samsung, its that their method of checking the dmi/pfi is reported incorrectly (and therefore flagged) from a hitachi. Spoofing mean's nothing.

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hey iriez, since "spoofing means nothing", would swapping drives from non-flashed hitachi to flashed samsung pose a risk of being banned?

This post has been edited by STICKY_BUD: May 22 2007, 07:47 AM

[tomgreen99200]

damn i love you guys !!

[Phat Phreddy]

QUOTE(PerfectGun @ May 22 2007, 11:08 AM)

This place is crawling with narcs and you post this info...  pfftt

Interesting.. And why would you feel narcotics agents are on these forums ??

pfftt indeed..