A newly discovered software-only exploit called BadUpdate allows users to hack Xbox 360 consoles using nothing more than a USB key, bypassing Microsoft’s Hypervisor protections to run homebrew apps, games, and emulators. Unlike previous RGH or JTAG exploits, BadUpdate does not require hardware notifications. Instead, users need to load the exploit code into a USB... Read More

The release of a software mod has opened a path to make the Xbox 360 a darling of the mod scene, following in the footsteps of the original Xbox.