the new firmwares are the iXtreme's, but u should not play backups on LIVE (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/smile.gif), updates wise, u still have to be careful, lets say the fall update is out, u have a modded drive, and if u get it, u have the possibility to get banned, or not get banned for a number of reasons.
only way to get back on LIVE is a new console