Hacking the Xbox & PS2 DVD players
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Hacking the Xbox & PS2 DVD players
Just wondering if any groups were trying to hack the Xbox's DVD features yet. ie, to turn off region checking and macrovision, pal-> NTSC conversion, etc.
Actually, has anyone done this for the PS2 yet?
Actually, has anyone done this for the PS2 yet?
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I've been reading on some emulation sites that many hackers have already said the X-Box has been hacked (althought not in any major ways yet). Because the X-Box runs on some sort of derivative of Windows (I might be wrong on that point), but anyway because the coding and components are similar to that of PC makes it even easier to crack. The X-Box will be the most hacked system since the Dreamcast. I think there will be DVD region hack for it but I could be wrong as not all DVD players are capable of it, I don't think there's one for the US version of the PS2 though.
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I have heard that there are many potential XBOX hacks because of its PC roots. Some of the rumors have been of hacks that will create emulators that will allow PS2 and DC games to be played on the Xbox.
AFAIK , all the hacks are all speculative at this point.
AFAIK , all the hacks are all speculative at this point.
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Originally posted by clash1
I have heard that there are many potential XBOX hacks because of its PC roots. Some of the rumors have been of hacks that will create emulators that will allow PS2 and DC games to be played on the Xbox.
AFAIK , all the hacks are all speculative at this point.
I have heard that there are many potential XBOX hacks because of its PC roots. Some of the rumors have been of hacks that will create emulators that will allow PS2 and DC games to be played on the Xbox.
AFAIK , all the hacks are all speculative at this point.
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Here in Israel we have a kit designed specifically for the PS2. It's called "Dvd Region X". It serves as a boot disc and then you put in whatever region dvd you want. Therefore no need for hacking or chips.
The downside is the $50 pricetag
The downside is the $50 pricetag
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I was watching tech tv yesturday. There was some guy who was a gaming expert. He had taken apart a gamecube and an xbox. To compare them. He basically said that he is currently working on hacking the xbox because it is based on a windows system. So therefore if you know some programming you will be able to hack the xbox.
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Yes, the DVD Region X works great. I got one for about $30US from an online game store. I have also heard rumors that someone has been able to get the Xbox to run Win98.
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Originally posted by ipkevin
Does DVD Region X also allow you to play PAL format DVDs on NTSC PS2s & TVs? ie, have you tried playing a European disc on an American or Japanese PS2 + TV?
Does DVD Region X also allow you to play PAL format DVDs on NTSC PS2s & TVs? ie, have you tried playing a European disc on an American or Japanese PS2 + TV?
If you (or anyone else) wants more information, I can go pick one up and maybe scan some images from the retail box and you can check it out for yourself. Just let me know....
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Found this link on the Dvd Region X:
http://www.games-depot.com/plegend/playps2dvdre.html
http://www.games-depot.com/plegend/playps2dvdre.html
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Shuki, thanks for the info! I'm not sure the Region X does exactly what I want. From the posts in the playstation newsgroups, it seems RegionX is mainly for European/R2 PS2 owners who want to play US DVDs.