360 Hacked To Play Backups 157
xorkid writes "Microsoft Corps '
unhackable' Xbox 360 console has been hacked. It is now possible to play copied games from recordable DVD DL discs without any soldering or hardware modification. The ingenious hack involves replacing the original 360 DVD firmware with a modified version that authenticates recorded DVD DL discs as original game discs. The hack does not require any modification devices but it requires a 1:1 copy of an original signed disc from the same region as the console. So it does not allow booting of unsigned code, yet. No Linux on the 360 for now, but its a start. There are rumours that there is an as-of-yet unreleased version that allows booting of unsigned code."
Re:Dual layer DVD burners are still hard to come b (Score:4, Informative)
I have two dual-layer burners that, with enclosures and shipping, probably cost me $200 max.
Might as well get 'em while they're hot. Here, linkage: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N8
Re:Wow, that took a long time... (Score:2, Informative)
But Mr Satchell [MS employee involved with the Xbox design] admitted no system was fool-proof and that, with enough time and dedication, the security on the Xbox 360 would be broken. "There're some really bright people in the world with some really expensive hardware," he said.
They never said it was unhackable. In fact, they said the opposite. Slashdot just likes to make up quotes to provide ammo to criticize.
I'm having trouble hearing Microsoft... (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Let The Banning And Bricking Begin! (Score:3, Informative)
That is quite stupid if you tell me, at least in Mexico average Jose/Maria either buys their "modified" console at Tepito Market [wikipedia.org] where it is set up by Mexican engineers who can not get a real job and apply their knowledge doing that.
Oh and if you wondered, all the consoles "va garantizado jefe" ("it is warranted boss") so if it does not play the USD$5 backups (some even test your unit there to make shure it works) you can return it.
I got my modded Xbox over a similar market (it is called Pericoapa [wcities.com]) with a 80GB disk full of games (both emulated and non emulated) and 3 "backup" DVD games.
I am *REALLY* sure they will provide XBOX360 service in _no time_