Video Gamer Zone

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft's powerful video games console starts with step-by-step tutorials on hardware modification that teach basic hacking techniques as well as essential reverse engineering skills. Full discussions of the XBOX security mechanisms and other advanced hacking topics are here, along with practical pointers from hacking gear resources to soldering techniques. XBOX owners are shown exactly how to increase the value and utility of their XBOX, as well as problem-solve. The book covers the social and political implications of hacking, profiles the humans behind the hacks in candid interviews, and includes a chapter written by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on the rights and responsibilities of hackers. Debugging tips, a hardware reference guide, and a discussion of the latest trends and vulnerabilities in secure PC platforms wrap it up.