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New tool is able to convert Xbox data to PC (Windows 9

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Gooseberry Clock:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news2.php3?ID=4627  
quote:There is a new tool available on the internet that could be the first step for a Xbox emulator. The tool that is still in its early stages (v.0.30) is able to convert Xbox executables into PC executables.

The Xbox games however still call for some functions that are only available in the Xbox and these functions need to be emulated. The software however is promising and the ultimate goal is to run Xbox software on a compatible PC.


Expected limitations:

Since the xbox is essentially an x86 pc system inside of a box with specific hardware and a specific operating system, there is practically a 1 to 1 hardware requirement for accurate emulation. it would be possible for cxbx to run software on a faster pc, but a pc slower than an actual xbox will run software slow. it is expected that you will need about a 750mhz processor and a capable video card in order to emulate most xbox software.

Work completed:

The process of converting an xbox executable (.xbe) to a windows "portable executable" (PE, [.exe]) has been a success. despite rumors floating around, .xbe -> .exe converstion is entirely possible, and is already being done. the problem is that a lot of work is necessary to fullfill the environmental expectations of an xbox executable. most importantly, kernel exports and certain hardware are expected, and must be emulated. the kernel emulation will be done by wrapping around existing win32 api. this is explained in the progress section.

If you think this is intresting and want to download this tool, then head over to the caustik homepage here!
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[ September 02, 2002: Message edited by: * Red Ranger Software * / Blob ]

Calum:
"PC Executables?" what does that stand for? police constable? political correctness? personal character? poofy cunts? pride & corruption? pervasive collaboration?

there's no such thing as a PC executable. you mean a windows executable, don't you, dicksplash?

psyjax:

quote:Originally posted by Calum:
"PC Executables?" what does that stand for? police constable? political correctness? personal character? poofy cunts? pride & corruption? pervasive collaboration?

there's no such thing as a PC executable. you mean a windows executable, don't you, dicksplash?
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Comeon Calum, give credit where it's due. This was an apropriate post. We were talking about the viability of an XBox emulator ages ago.

This is a good followup and I think it's about time such a program was reveald. Kudos to Gooseberry for a good, on topic, and relevant post.

Calum:
yeah, yeah. however goosey and macman should both learn the difference between PCs and Microsoft Windows. it's not too difficult...

sporkme:
how do they do it?

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