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    We gave examples of people who bypassed the security system of the PS3 and Xbox 360. However, the ways that the hacking is done is more complex than just creating a homebrew program or using ‘mod’. When it comes to hacking, there are two ways to hack a console. A person can either do a software attack or a physical attack (Eric DeBusschere). Software attacks are when a person takes advantage of a hole in the console or a third party, that manufactured games with a security problem. Until 2011, the main exploit used for the Xbox 360 was from a direct memory issue exposed by unchecked shaders in Peter Jackson’s King Kong game (Eric DeBusschere). Software attacks was used for years until companies made it extremely hard to break the security measures…

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    Xbox 360 VS Computer There are many advantages and disadvantages to choosing an Xbox 360 or a computer as your game system from the two gaming franchise giants. Both share many of the same goals as the other, yet they take different paths in providing entertainment for their targeted players, and for this reason, there is the constant debate over which is the better system to play games on. Each counsels attract vast crowds of people, and it is estimated that over half a billion people across…

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    Four engineers from Microsoft Direct X team had an idea. They deconstructed a Dell Laptop and made a prototype the Direct X box (the original name for the Xbox). They shortened the name to Xbox and officially reviled the console at a game developers conference March 10, 2001. It was released November 15, 2001 in North America, Japan February 22, 2002, Australia March 14, 2002 and to Europe March 14, 2002. 2 Planning for the Xbox 360 began in February 2003. During that month 400 developers were…

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    The Wii and the Xbox 360 Slim are huge competitors in the game system world. They were both released about the same time, with the Xbox 360 S being released in 2010 and the newer version of the Wii being released in 2011 (Microsoft Xbox 360) (Nintendo Wii console). As a result, it is important to know the pros and cons of both gaming systems before making a decision about which one to buy. After careful consideration, the Nintendo Wii is a better choice than the Xbox 360 Slim. Firstly, the Wii…

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    Ever since I can remember video games have always been my escape. On my ninth birthday I received my xbox 360 and since that day I have never look back. With my xbox I have made memories and friendships that will last life a life time. Although some believe things in life are either good or bad, it can be seen through Xbox that things are both good and bad, but it’s the proportion between good and bad that matters, this can be seen through new games, finishing games, and new systems that proves…

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    At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to the game console Xbox 360. I fell in love with it the minute I started to play it. The game console was a Christmas present. What I did not know at that point of time was that it was the worst present for me in the long run, and that there are much better and useful things to do instead of watching a screen. I had several Xbox 360 games, but the first one I started to play on the Xbox 360 was Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It is a first-person…

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    People of all ages enjoy playing video games. But, to play video games people need to buy a gaming console. Parents are wondering which gaming console they should buy for their children, because they don’t know the features of the console, or if the console is appropriate for their children. The top 3 gaming or electronic companies around the world are Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. The top console of each company is different by their features, looks, security, and video games. Sony’s top…

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    that seeks to just drain money from everyone is Microsoft. One reason Microsoft is famous within the video game industry is because they were the first company to make it so gamers could connect their console (Xbox) online. When this was first announced, Microsoft made you pay ten dollar a month to use the online feature. At the time people were so excited about the idea of an online console that they never really questioned the ten dollars a month price. As this product grew more popular,…

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    Xbox Case

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    Sam Vodovoz SCM 463: Xbox Case October 25, 2015 1. What supply chain changes did Microsoft make between the Xbox and the Xbox 360? What was the motivation for these changes? Late in the year 2001, Microsoft had just brought the Xbox console into the world of gaming. In 2004 alone, they had sold about 19.9 million units, which was just a little more than the Game Cube (made by Nintendo). However, at this time Sony had control of the market, selling approximately 190 million consoles between…

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    In the world today, the PlayStation has defined how we are allowed to play action, adventure, and even simulation games. The PlayStation is probable the one of game consoles that offers everything for both gamers and typical people. It allows users to play or watch from games, movies/shows, and even browse the internet. In order to understand how the PlayStation is so excellent, we will need to know the history of the consoles, and what makes it perform at the highest level. Overall PlayStation…

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