July 30th, 2010 | 
Author: From gamerzines.com:
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The 250GB hard drive supplied with the new 250GB Xbox 360 S will be available to buy separately, GamerZines can reveal.
The reveal came via a box shot released by Microsoft this afternoon of the upcoming 4GB Xbox 360, which states in the accessories section that the new style hard drive is ‘sold separately’.
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Full Story: gamerzines.com
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Team FSD released a new version of the FreeStyle Dash v2.0 Alpha, an alternative dashboard for homebrew 360s.
From teamfsd.com:
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As promised we’re releasing last Sundays online update for the offline users.
In addition we’ve fixed some other issues too (online users get an update notification). The update is always called default.xex, rename it to whatever you named your xex if you dont have rev 1044 in the about screen.
The following issues have been fixed or added (in addition to the rev 1021 version):
-Fixed filebrowser paste not working.
-Fixed videopath in config.
+Versions show in debug.log.
-Fixed Auto Updater (some files did not get deleted and sometimes crashed).
+Performance improvement in gamelist.
+Status Bar is now shown on RightThumbstickClick.
-Fixed some skin issues.
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Official Site: http://www.teamfsd.com
Download: Here
The2000 and [cOz] released a new DLL plug-in:
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About:
XPowerRemap (or XPRemap) is a DLL plugin that allows user to configure and remap input buttons. In addition to remapping the buttons, the user can also adjust the deadzone thresholds of the analog switches.
Requirements:
-FreeBOOT 0.032 by Ikari
-DashLaunch 1.0 by [cOz]/XeDev (make sure to install launch.xex to your flash).
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Official Site: http://xpowerplay.blogspot.com/
Download: n/a (built with XDK)
Full NFO/Readme: xbins.org
From teamfsd.com:
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To ensure our auto-updater works, and to fix some of the bugs found in FSD2.0 alpha, we’ve put a new version online.
To get it, turn on the updater notification in the settings screen.
For users without a network connection, we will release this update via the website in 5 days or so.
EDIT: update is always called default.xex, rename it to whatever you named your xex if you dont have rev 1021 in about screen.
The following issues have been fixed or added:
-GOD’s / XBLA not listing when they have DLC (issue #38)
-Black screen for some with NTP enabled. (issue #15)
+Debug log is saved to crash..log on exception.
-Several FTP issues (active transfer, user login, crashes on overwrite/delete, etc)
+Can disable letterbox in settings for 4:3 screens (will be stretched)
-Corrupt xex’s no longer crash on content listing (issue #7)
+Screenshot raw command for FTP is added (SCREENSHOT), and also screenshot on Left Thumbstick click.
-Xbox original discs are now recognised and can be launched (issue #22)
+Fanspeed is added
+File manager cut/copy/paste is added
+Cache backup/restore added
+Added new USBMU and USBMUCache to file code
+Configurable video path
-Some skin issues
-Save game viewer crash fixed
+Made http downloader multithreaded (faster)
-Fixed http downloader crash
-DVD-Copy Bug (issue #62)
-Pressing start opens xbla (issue #17)
-Setting Menu Trigger Bug (issue #11)
+Freestyle 2 doesnt show in profile as resently played anymore (can still be seen with hex editor, like all homebrew)
+Moved Dash to Render using Predicated Tiling
-Quickfix for crash on entering list while scanning
+Added sorting on title, rating, release date, etc to game list
and probably some other stuff we forgot to list….
If you would like to help us out, we accept donations via paypal: donations /AT/ teamfsd.com
These will be used to aquire devkits for the team, and cover some of the server costs.
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Official Site: http://www.teamfsd.com
Insomnica released a new version of Mousepatcher 360, a Drag ‘n Drop SS/DMI Patcher.
What’s new/fixed:
* Added option to patch .000 files, as well as a reset form button for multiple sessions.
Official Site: http://mattryder.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/mousepatcher-360/
Download: here
TingedAce released a new version of XNand Healer GUI – an app that started off as an uncrippling tool but now morphed into a general purpose NAND dumping tool that should really aid the first part of the JTAG’ing process.
What’s new/fixed:
- Much improved user interface including progress bars during NAND analysis
- Ability to cancel NAND analysis
- One-click bad block remapping
- Added dialog to let you choose how much of the NAND to dump just before reading
Official Site: http://www.rigid360.co.uk
Download: here
From the MS press release:
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The biggest game of 2010, “Halo: Reach,” is getting the ultimate hardware treatment. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle launches day and date with the game on September 14 and provides both an incredible value and a stunning way to celebrate the iconic franchise. The commemorative bundle will be available with matching custom “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controllers. Additionally, Microsoft and Bungie revealed an onslaught of other “Halo: Reach” news today at Comic-Con International, including a first look at Forge World, Versus Firefight mode and more.
* The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle is Available for Pre-Order Today
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle features an exclusive silver design and comes with two custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers with artwork inspired by the game, a Standard Edition copy of “Halo: Reach,” a token for the Limited Edition Elite armor set, an episode of “Halo Legends” and a “Halo: Reach”-themed Xbox 360 wired headset. As an added touch, the specially designed console in the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle not only captures the look and feel of the game, but also features custom sound effects from the “Halo” universe.
Designed by Bungie, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle includes all the features of the newly designed Xbox 360 console, such as a 250 GB Hard Drive and the fastest built-in Wi-Fi for the easiest connection to Xbox LIVE. The bundle is available in limited quantities and only while supplies last, so fans who want to own a piece of the “Halo” mythology are encouraged to pre-order quickly. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle has a suggested retail price of $399 USD, and will be available on Sept. 14. To offer a closer look at the contents of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle, Microsoft and Bungie unveiled an unboxing video of the bundle, which is available for download today on Halo Waypoint and Halo.Xbox.com.
* “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset Available Worldwide in Late August
In addition to the exclusive new console bundle, Microsoft and Bungie unveiled the “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controller and the “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Headset, both of which feature a distinctive silver color and exclusive “Halo” artwork by Bungie. Available in late August for $59.99 (U.S.), the “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Controller includes an Xbox LIVE token for an animated Covenant Banshee Avatar item. The “Halo: Reach” Limited Edition Wireless Headset will also be available in late August for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Both accessories are being produced in limited quantities and are available for pre-order today.
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Full PR: gamerscoreblog.com
News from French Xbox website logic-sunrise.com tells us the French retailer Micromania is now checking each Xbox360 with a Halo3 DVD+R DL RW disc before buying it back from customers and putting it on the 2nd-hand market.
According to their source at Micromania this discs is coming from Microsoft itself (!?). This is a quick test to see if the DVD FW has been flashed with a custom firmware – and would avoid the 2nd-hand buyer to be banned at a later time not knowing his FW was flashed. Of course you can still flash your DVD FW back to stock FW before selling it 
Wouldn’t really detect already-banned console, but I’ll assume they do a different check for that.
News-Source: logic-sunrise.com
From techwatch.co.uk:
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The latest interesting gaming rumour we’ve spotted revolves around Microsoft, and the idea that once upon a time, the company was going to implement cross-platform gaming so PC players could take on Xbox’ers online in games like Unreal and Gears of War.
According to the Founder of Voodoo PC (now CTO of HP’s gaming business) Rahul Sood, the idea was tested at MS, but reliable sources said that the PC players beat the console gamers consistently.
Not because the PC players were superior gamers, but mainly due to the control mechanism of the keyboard and mouse versus the Xbox controller. Certainly when it comes to first-person shooters, there’s no way a controller stick can match the accuracy and speed of the flick of a mouse.
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Full Story: techwatch.co.uk
Head to the MOH website and log in to your EA account to redeem a beta key. When that key is redeemed you’ll be given a token. That token can be used on Xbox Live to download the beta demo.
It sounds like a key is given to anyone with an EA account.
The Medal of Honor beta has been ongoing on PC and PS3 since earlier this summer. Dan Whitehead did some war for Eurogamer.
