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This is one of the most innovative Xbox 360 case mods we have ever seen from the XCM Team. With a built in Digital LED thermometer, the XCM 360 Hot Rock Case is able to alert the user by changing the LED color when the Wii console reaches certain temperatures. Color changes takes place in 5 degree increments. For example, if your Wii console’s temperature reaches over 55 degree Celsius, the LED will display ‘RED’ and start flashing.

The XCM Hot Rock Case For Xbox 360 is available immediately for only $64.95 from ConsoleSource.com.

Team XCM is going to blow you away with their new XFPS Mini Guitar For Xbox 360 and PS2. This is the first guitar controller we have seen on the market constructed of wood which gives this “axe” an authentic feel that is truly amazing. The XFPS Mini Guitar is compatible with PS2 and with Xbox 360 when used in conjunction with XCM’s XFPS or XPFS Pro Adapters.

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Enjoy all guitar games on Playstation 2 and Xbox 360 with XFPS Mini Guitar. Reduced size but with a great feeling, it is perfect for home but can be carried around easily!

Only half the size of a classic PS2 guitar, the XFPS Mini guitar is compatible with all Playstation 2 guitar games but also with Xbox 360 when used with XFPS 360 (regular or pro version). Made of wood, it has a nice authentic feeling and is very convenient to play.

• Half the size of classic PS2 guitar
• Compatible with Playstation 2 and Xbox 360
• Includes all buttons for PS2 and Xbox 360
• Made of wood for authentic feeling

The all new Globe 360 Version 2 Xbox 360 Mod Chip has been released. This new iteration of the reliable Globe 360 is compatible with ALL Xbox 360 drives including the Hitachi / LG and the Samsung / Toshiba. Installation has been simplified and drive key extraction is no longer required.

Features:

• WORKS ON ALL VERSIONS!
• LG/Hitachi and Samsung/Toshiba Compatible!
• Easy One Touch Chip On/Off Design
• 8-Wire installation with Easy Connect PCB
• Software Modchip disable: Enable or disabile the chip with the Xbox 360 power button
• USB PCB LED to notify chip status
• Offers DVD-R DL support
• Unrivaled boot success rate and compatibility
• Advanced FPGA code design
• Plug n Play: User not reuqired to extract his drive-key.
• The Globe 360 Version 2 firmware will work on any drive version
• Actel legendary FPGA
• Tough Matt black printed circuit board
• Easy Reprogrammable Flash Via USB 2.0 Connection to your Computer
• Dual-Firmware Mode
• Firmware onboard and drive Backup & Upgradeable
• Electronic on/off switch

The Xeno Team has updated their Top Gear product for the Xbox 360 to now in clude colored LED lights. This amazing budget priced clone of the Blaster 360 is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. It works with every drive and can easily be upgraded. No soldering is required and this can be installed in minutes. The Top Gear is available now in RED, BLUE and GREEN for only $44.95 ea.

Now why should the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii be the only consoles to enjoy motion sensitivity within its controllers? According to the XCM Team they shouldn’t. The all new XCM BestTilt Xbox 360 Controller Mod is an easy to install controller half-shell which will add 360 degrees of motion sensitivity to any Xbox 360 controller.

The XCM BestTilt Xbox 360 Controller Mod is available for pre-order today for only $44.95.

The ElectroTwister Xbox 360 light kit from Talismoon is the coolest light mods we have ever seen. The ElectroTwister Blue Lightning Kit is available now for $14.99.

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The electrotwister is the most versatile lighting mod on the market today. It is a wire whose insulation glows brightly when powered by low voltage current. It requires no soldering, it is extremely easy to install. Can be used for highlighting details, or indirect lighting. It is recommended that you cover the cable with heatshrink or electrical tape in places that you don’t need to see it glowing. A perfect mod for people who feel that typical case mods are limiting or too standardized.

• No soldering is required, just open your xbox 360 and plug in the electrotwister.
• Cover parts of the wire that you do not want people to see glowing with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing
• You can cut the electrtwister with scissors, but terminate the cut end properly you can cover teh cut end with electrical tape)
• Fix the Electrotwister into place with non-conductive tape or a drop of epoxy super gluw is NOT recommended)

HL Data Storage GDR-3120L Xbox 360 DVD-ROM drives are now in stock at ConsoleSource.com and available for the low price of $59.99. These are brand new replacement DVD-ROM drives for Xbox 360 manufactured by Hitachi-LG, model GDR-3120L. Each drive comes with ROM version 0059DJ. Quantities on this item are limited so order today to secure your stock.

After months and months of patiently waiting the Xecuter Blaster 360 is finally in stock and ready to ship at ConsoleSource.com. Team Xecuter have hit another home run with this amazing product, it is everything we expected and then some.

We will begin shipping all Xecuter Blaster 360 pre-orders today and expect to have all orders fulfilled by Monday April 9, 2007. If you have not placed a pre-order please note that we have received enough Xecuter Blaster 360s to fill all pre-orders and make this a regular stock item.

We have also posted the Xecuter Blaster 360 installation tutorial to our Support Help Desk for immediate download.

Team Xeno’s answer to Team Xecuter’s Blaster 360 known as Xeno Top Gear for Xbox 360 will begin shipping on March 20, 2007. The Xeno Top Gear is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. The installation of the Xeno Top Gear is a breeze. Take a look at the installation manual here.

The Xeno Top Gear is available for order today at ConsoleSource.com for $44.99 – ORDER NOW

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• After the easy one time only installation, flash your Xbox360 without
  the need to open it ever again.
• Works with all Xbox360 drives that can be firmware-upgraded.
• High Quality digital Sata exchange switching
• No soldering required at all = no chance to brick your drive from bad
  soldering.
• Installation is done in just a few minutes
• Built in eject button, 360/PC switch, HDD/PC switch.
• High quality Sata Ports
• Can transfer all data from the Xbox360 HD to your PC
• Superior quality design.of casemodding accessories.
• LED version will be available for crystal, smoke colors of Xeno Top Gear
• Comes with 360 opening tool for opening the console
• No need for external power supply, Xeno Top Gear is fully powered by the
  console.

Zoozen has just updated their indispensable console tool kit to now include opening tools for the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. The Zoozen PR v2 Opening Tools are now in stock at ConsoleSource.com.

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If you have ever attempted any repair or improvement of any kind, you know that the right tools can make the difference between a good experience and a bad one. The Access Pro Toolkit by Zoozen has everything you need to get into your console and accessories. It is the only toolkit that includes tools for every console and handheld on the market today. And it includes unique and custom tools that are only available from Zoozen.

• 1pc Easy grip screwdriver handle
• 1pc Magnetic Tweezers
• 1pc “OneSnap” tool for opening Xbox 360
• 1pc Linehead nut setter (small size)
• 1pc Linehead nut setter (large size)
• 1pc Flathead bit, Long
• 2pcs Torx Size 6, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 8, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 10, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 15, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 20, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Hex Size .05
• 2pcs Triwing Bit
• 2pcs Phillips #000
• 2pcs Phillips #0
• 2pcs Phillips #1
• 2pcs Slotted 7/64

Team Xecuter has announced new details surrounding the Xecuter team’s first PS3 modification known as the PS3 HDXT Hard Drive Xtender and HDXT SATA to IDE Converter. The Xecuter PS3 HDXT is a caddy type frame that plugs into the PS3 internally where the 2.5″ SATA drive would normally slot. You then clip on the matching faceplate and bingo you now have a clean external SATA connection. No frills and no fuss. You can now add any hard drive you wish and connect it any way you wish.

You can pre-order the Xecuter PS3 HDXT and optional HDXT SATA to IDE Converter today at ConsoleSource.com.

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We announced the PS3 Hyperdrive project a few weeks ago and listened to a lot of criticism regarding the design. So we looked at it again.

We had to ask ourselves what was the main purpose of this product.

1. To be able to add any SATA or IDE Hard Drive externally to the PS3 – so there was no need for any expensive 2.5″ Sata Hard Drive upgrades if the need for a very large hard drive was required in the near future.
2. To make the adapter a clean design and pleasing to the eye.
3. To be simple and cheap.

So we went back to the drawing board and after a couple of weeks of tweaking we have finished the design and have already gone into production of the PS3 HDXT.

It’s simple, clean, cheap and it works.

The Xecuter PS3 HDXT is a caddy type frame that plugs into the PS3 internally where the 2.5″ Sata drive would normally slot. You then clip on the matching faceplate and bingo you now have a clean external Sata connection. No frills and no fuss. You can now add any hard drive you wish and connect it any way you wish. We have also designed a simple but cost effective Sata to IDE convertor.

Source: Team Xecuter

The all new Xecuter Blaster 360 For Xbox 360 is now available for pre-order for $79.99 USD. The Blaster 360 is the latest product from Team Xecuter and demand for this product is very high so to ensure that you get your Blaster 360 place your pre-order today.

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The Xecuter Blaster 360 is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. In the era of constant firmware updates (30+ so far) this is an absolutley essential tool saving both time and effort, making the firmware update process a walk in the park. Also transfer to your PC is now a fast and simple process. A perfect ergonomic design maeans there is no soldering and no cutting of the external case – just plug ‘n’ go. You only ever have to open up your case once! No longer will you have to have your Xbox 360 in pieces all the time, no longer will you have to take the Xbox apart every time you need to update new features and functions or essential bug fixes, no longer do you have to have your Xbox 360 in bits every time you want transfer data to your PC.

• Once installed never open up the case again to update firmware
• Works with ALL firmware updateable drives (Hitachi and Samsung)
• High Quality Digital Sata Exchange Switching
• No soldering, no external damage, no problem !
• 5 minute install
• Auto switches to PC mode when Blaster360 is connected to molex PSU
• Auto switches to Xbox 360 default mode when not connected to Molex PSU
• Modeb switch for Hitachi
• Eject Button
• High quality Sata Port (to connect to SATA or X360USB externally)
• Samsung MS28 / Power On-Off Switch
• Molex Power connector (no lugging around the 360 PSU plus electrical safety is ensured)
• Superior quality design – no cheap China manufacturing
• Ergonomically matched to the 360 case
• LED Glow feature
• LED Glow Off / Led Perm On / LED Off switch

Always ahead of the curve the XCM team has just revealed their new Multi-Component cable version 2 which fully supports Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii. Switching between sources/consoles is accomplished a sliding switch integrated into the cable. This cable is an update to the v1 Multi-Component cable which supports PlayStation 2, Xbox and Xbox 360.

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CM presents to the gaming media a first view at the upcoming XCM multi-component cable which will support Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PS2 formats. At the flick of a switch gamers can toggle between their console displays, a great set-up if PS2 owners can’t bear to completely part with the ‘old generation’ and also ideal for those with a mixture of ‘next generation’ systems. The sheer quality of this versatile cable will optimize any textures and gaming visuals, making it a must-have for all gamers.

Source: XCMLive

We just added the new, low-cost All 360 Xbox 360 Mod Chip to our webstore available for immediate purchase. This new chip is compatible with all DVD drives and installation is straight forward.

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The All 360 Xbox 360 Mod Chip is compatible with ALL DVD Drives currently on the market! If you want to play Homebrew applications, DVD-R, backups and more on your Xbox 360 console then this Mod Chip is a must have!!

The All 360 Mod Chip is plug and play, meaning that it does not require extracting the drive-key from the console because the ACTEL CPLD bypasses the Xbox 360 drive-key check, no lousy Firmware Hack Needed! It retains all original firmware and there’s no need for any firmware-reading or flashing

The All 360 Mod Chip is a universal Xbox 360 DVD-Drive firmware upgrader. An upgraded firmware allows for better performance of your DVD drive while reading DVD-R DL support. It features DVD Drive-key “on-the-fly” patching, which automatically boots the “unsigned” firmware on-board!!

• No need to extract the drive-key from the original firmware of drive on your console, only install the chip and the “unsigned” firmware on-board will boot .
• Upgraded firmware for better performance of your DVD-drive to reading DVD-R DL support ( eg: you should use on LG/Hitachi the firmware vers. 059 instead your original 047D or 46D).
• Electronic Switch ON/OFF allows you to enable or disable the chip when turn-on your console by power button, you can check the state of chip by a led-indicator .
• Easy to reprogram on-board Flash EPROM mounted on a socket connector for an easy and clean remove in order to quickly reprogram it.

Team Xecuter released some great information today about their upcoming X78 DVD Patchmod and Blaster 360 for the Xbox 360 today. The X78 Patchmod is an 11 wire solution for the Hitachi 078 drives which have been notoriously problematic.

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After a LOT of emails asking us to do this we finally got around to making a simple to install modchip for the pain in the ass 078 Hitachi drive. Not bad for 2 days work. We’re still tweaking a few features but will offer fast media detection etc. Only 11 wires and not very difficult to solder and will be pretty cheap compared to other mods available – more news shortly.

The Xecuter Blaster 360 is a very exciting new product which once installed will allow you to flash firmware without ever having to open your 360 again. Another absolutely beautiful Xecuter product. Retail pricing and release dates have not yet been released but is expected very soon.

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he main problem for so many users is that every time a new firmware is released they have to open up their Xbox, take the drive out, update the firmware, put it all back together again. There have been 30+ firmware updates in recent months so you can imagine how labourious this can get. It is also a problem for those who wish to hook up their Xbox 360 DVD drive to their PC to perform game backups on a regular basis. Xecuter have now solved this problem.

We are pleased to offer the most exciting add-on available to all Xbox 360 firmware modders – the Blaster360. The Xecuter Blaster360 is an external switching device when, once fitted, allows you to flash your DVD Firmware without ever having to open up your Xbox 360 case ever again. In the era of constant firmware updates (30+ so far) this is an absolutley essential tool saving both time and effort, making the firmware update process a walk in the park. Also dumping your game backup to your PC is now a fast and simple process. A perfect ergonomic design maeans there is no soldering & no cutting of the external case – just plug ‘n’ go. You only ever have to open up your case once! No longer will you have to have your Xbox 360 in pieces all the time, no longer will you have to take the Xbox apart every time you need to update new features and functions or essential bug fixes, no longer do you have to have your Xbox 360 in bits every time you want to dump a game backup to your PC.

We have designed this to be as ergonomically sound as the Xbox 360 itself. Its functionally perfect and works so good that we believe all firmware modders will be using this as standard by the end of the year, it just makes life SO MUCH EASIER ! Imagine using this along with the X360 USB – Firmware modding has never been so simple !

Feature List:

• Once installed never open up the case again to update firmware
• Works with ALL firmware updateable drives (Hitachi & Samsung)
• High Quality Digital Sata Exchange Switching
• No soldering, no external damage, no problem !
• 5 minute install
• Auto switches to PC mode when Blaster360 is connected to molex PSU
• Auto switches to Xbox 360 default mode when not connected to Molex PSU
• Modeb switch for Hitachi
• Eject Button
• High quality Sata Port (to connect to SATA or X360USB externally)
• Samsung MS28 / Power On-Off Switch
• Molex Power connector (no lugging around the 360 PSU plus electrical safety is ensured)
• Superior quality design – no cheap China manufacturing
• Ergonomically matched to the 360 case
• LED Glow feature
• LED Glow Off / Led Perm On / LED Off switch

For further information on the Xecuter Blaster 360 and it’s capabilities take a look at this post in the Xecuter forums.