InFeCtuS: Versatile Modchip for Xbox360, PS3, PS2 and Wii Options

[Xbox-Scene]

InFeCtuS: Versatile Modchip for Xbox360, PS3, PS2 and Wii Posted by XanTium | March 22 17:09 EST | News Category: Xbox360

The InFeCtuS modchip has been in development for some time already (we reported about prototypes back in December 2006). It's a versatile modchip that can be used for lots of things. On Xbox360 you can read/write/patch the DVD flash firmware or it can act like a Globe360 or NME 1.2 (soon) DVD FW modchip. From infectus.biz: [QUOTE] InFeCtuS is the first versatile modchip ever released in the market, created to work with many different consoles. InFeCtuS will give you access to so many features that it's impossible to describe them all today, some are still in development and more will come in the future, just stay tuned on www.infectus.biz We developed this modchip with an OPEN concept, we use a CORE reprogrammable, a 512kb flash on board and an USB interface for the PC communication. The hardware has a very HIGH QUALITY component design: * The core of INFECTUS is the new ACTEL ProASIC3 FAMILY, the new family after the famous APA075 used in the past in many PS2 projects. * We used a 512Kb parallel flash SSTSF040, with a high transfer rate and performance. * Finally, we have got a REAL USB2.0 processor. This high quality component can manage the communication between ACTEL and PC (mini usb connector). * All of the chip PLD/FLASH/USB parts are 100% reprogrammable via USB communication. * For security reasons, all of the applications stored in the flash are AES 128-bit encrypted, to protect our work against chinese market! * The project is produced in Europe with the last technology of BSDL testing. Being InFeCtuS so versatile, we want to show you at least a little part of its features, ordered by console. XBOX360 SUPPORT: * Allows to gain total access over the XBOX360 flash driver, so that you can read and write the internal flash of any X360 DVD READER in the market. Everything can be managed with a very simple and user friendly PC software. * FLASH ID realtime patching, your xbox360 cannot understand if there is any flash running other than the original one. * GLOBE MODCHIP 360 100% emulation including ON / OFF LED * NME 1.2 firmware emulation (at work 80% finished). Allow you to install the chip with few wires like NME. PS3 SUPPORT: * The first work to be done is to allow our users to flash directly the PS3 BIOS by USB. So no more problem with firmwares, you can install everything you want, when you want. All the complications due to firmware versions that cannot be downgraded will not bother you anymore. This solution will be released in the next 4 weeks! * Another new feature that we want to add is a REAL TIME patching of the firmware part that you want to be emulated from the chip. Being the 512Kb flash not enough to store a real dual firmware, we'll have to wait for the first hacked firmware to understand if a "realtime" patching will be possible. In case we won't be able to find more ideas, a new version of Infectus with a memory expantion bay will be released. PS2 SUPPORT: * Complete O2 MODCHIP emulation 100% with all functionalities (www.o2mod.com) - Included for FREE REMEMBER THAT O2 MOD IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE MARKET WITH "DNAS PATCH" AVAIABLE!!! DNAS PATCH IS NECESSARY TO HAVEN'T PROBLEMS IN ONLINE GAMING WII SUPPORT: Of course this is a free "bonus" in this mod because, we know, most of You wouldn't install such a big and expensive chip on a WII, but being it free... it's a good chance! * WIIKEY / WIIFREE EMULATION: (under developement - 80% ready). This feature will allow you to play just everything you want on your WII. SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT: The possibility to manage the features using an easy software is one of the BIG advantages of this modchip solution! * WIZARD help for the users: you will simply follow software's instruction step by step, everyone would be able to install and manage the INFECTUS MOD. * When you will be ready to install INFECTUS on a DVD DRIVE 078 XBOX360 FIRMWARE, the software will assist you with a 100% automated extraction of the key and the patch of new firmware. * WIZARD configuration based on XML for an automatical update of last firmwares. * X360 FIRMWARE checksum, the software will tell you if you are actually using the correct firmware (this feature is only available in WIZARD procedure) * HELP section to allow an easy searching of X360 firmwares [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.infectus.biz

[0794]

all of that in one chip?

doesn't seem to make sense since it would only be in one console at a time - kind of a waste of development with the other features. but it would not be a bad deal if the price was affordable.

edit:
and look at what they wrote under the Wii features, "Of course this is a free "bonus" in this mod because, we know, most of You wouldn't install such a big and expensive chip on a WII, but being it free... it's a good chance!"

they already said that this chip is BIG and EXPENSIVE - not good features to increase market demand - but a creative mod nonetheless...

This post has been edited by 794: Mar 22 2007, 10:30 PM

[pinkerton]

A bit early for April Fools isnt it?

[KyesaRRi]

Its good from the installers perspective, you would only need to stock one type chip at a time so bulk orders would be cheaper.

This chip is "re-programmable" it does not have all of these functions out of the package, you would need to connect it to your USB and install the firmware for the console that its going to be installed into. This also makes updating it a much easier process than others.

Modchips that come out with these latest and greatest "Features" do not impress me one bit, thats why i never bought into the Xecuter product line. Sure they made a good product, but when did you use half of the features that they offered?

Once i see the price on these ill considering buying a few.

Shit their a big chip:
http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/inf...s/infectus2.jpg

This post has been edited by KyesaRRi: Mar 22 2007, 10:49 PM

[greengiant]

" we have got a REAL USB2.0 processor"

I would hardly call a USB->Serial converter IC a proccessor. (in case anyoen cares, it looks like the CP2102)

[sosotiit]

Plse read the rules ,
and the following pinned thread:No More Non Technical Posts, Lost your Post...Read This

As this seems to happen more, we decided to hard moderate with sanctions authors of useless repetitive post and/or off topic post.

Anything that does not respect the intented purpose of the thread ( and in the context of the technical forum) will be removed.

Note: If you want to have a non technical discussion on that product, plse find/start the appropriate thread in Xbox360 General, that said all technical post, discussion on how to use the features, what can and cannot be done with the product... are all welcomed .

rgds,soso

This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 23 2007, 12:12 AM

[gottastopdrinkin]

Seems like there's isn't much quality in that product, but innovation is definitely there, though I dont know anybody that would install a such a big chip in ONE console just because it is compatible with a lot of consoles.

Seems like chip makers would venture into making a chip for the recently found vulnerability in the 360.

[Woore]

Sounds nice. but i dought the performance is gonna work 100%

[Altima NEO]

I guess Im kinda lost with this. Why would you make a chip that works with 4 different systems? Wouldnt that just add unnecessary bulk and cost to the chip? Theyve already mentioned that its big and expensive. I would think it would be more efficient to make a dedicated chip. The only reason I would think of for making an all in one chip, is if it where quickly swappable from one system to the next with little work.

[Lord Serebi]

and one BILLION solder points. If anybody had stopped to count, so surely few wires will not be the selling swing.

[Albut35]

Shit their a big chip:
http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/inf...s/infectus2.jpg

Umm.. well http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/inf...s/infectus3.JPG it honestly doesn't look too big to me. Although those pictures were before the added PS3 and Wii support, so it could be much bigger now..

[questionator]

This is great, i realy think this is going to be normal in the future.
One chip all points open for costum firmware..... great.

[Methadon]

and one BILLION solder points. If anybody had stopped to count, so surely few wires will not be the selling swing.

You won't use ALL the solder points, unless you possibly wired it to all the systems simultaniously(which could be neat, but also the ugliest possible setup

(Edited by soso: Market protection exist and it is everywhere, no need to give reacist tone to that, or open such debate)

Technically, this chip is still quite impressive. I'm real excited about the usb updating, as that could REALLY open the versatility possibilities with it. If it does come out as pricey, then I doubt it will sell well; most poeple who would order a modchip will also order one, and not want to ever ever open their console again, so price and ease of installation are the primary concerns, unless the modchip offers something that none of the others do FOR THE INTENDED PLATFORM. Still, this is something we should keep our eyes on and see how impressive it is when it's released.

This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 23 2007, 01:23 PM

[dxj1973]

wait...

if we decide to use this chip, we could write our own code for it with support.

its like the beginning of a new arena.

look at how many people got involved with the firmware mods going on now

if just that many people got into writing code for this chip,

this whole thing might just catch on.

ill bet its easy to use this on the original xbox as well.

512k on board with access to the pld code, nice.

who knows what else a person will come up with.

with access to the code, we could see firmware for pld for all kinds of uses.

this will be neat to see what will come of this "InFeCTuS" chip.

[dxj1973]

this has to be an april fools joke come early. would you ever rip out your chip to install it in another console?

what if the chip was outside?

and plugged in via usb?

not now but, wow. wouldnt that be great