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OBsIV: Building your own Xbox 360 Input Machine (XIM)
obsiv.spaces.live.com - 11/30/2008
OBsIV: Building your own Xbox 360 Input Machine (XIM)
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Last month, I published a write up with a demonstration video documenting a side project I’ve been working on: Xbox 360 Gaming with a Wiimote . What was intended as something friends could look at to see what I’ve been working on turned into something much larger than I anticipated. The reaction ...
New Xbox 360 Portable
benheck.com - 12/3/2008
New Xbox 360 Portable
— benheck.com — My latest project is the Xbox 360 Portable. Figured that was a more appropriate name than laptop,... because seriously, who’d put this in their lap? It weighs almost as much as my sister’s cat. New Xbox 360 Portable Experience It differs ... (more) New Xbox 360 Portable

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Microsoft confirms 256MB internal storage in Xbox 360 Arcade units
xbox360fanboy.com - 12/2/2008
Microsoft confirms 256MB internal storage in Xbox 360 Arcade units
— xbox360fanboy.com — As if all the images and videos weren't enough evidence, we've now received official confirmation from Microsoft... that new Xbox 360 Arcade units do come with 256MB of internal storage. Speaking with us, a Microsoft spokesperson said quite simply, "We ... (more) Microsoft confirms 256MB internal storage in Xbox 360 ...

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microsoft.com - 12/2/2008
Xbox 360 Registers Biggest Black Friday in Its History: Xbox 360 consoles and games sell at ...
— microsoft.com — Xbox 360 consoles and games sell at record levels; outsells PlayStation 3 by three-to-one ratio. REDMOND, Wash.... — Dec. 1, 2008 — Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system kicked off the holidays with record-breaking console sales ... (more) Xbox 360 Registers Biggest Black Friday in Its History: ...

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MAKE Magazine: hacks:  MIDI Hero - Guitar Hero with a drum kit

MAKE Magazine:  MIDI Hero - Guitar Hero with a drum kit

Hack a Day:  MIDI drums for Guitar Hero and Rock Band

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MIDI Hero - Guitar Hero with a drum kit
MAKE Magazine: hacks — ... chords and an input buffer on the PC automatically holds all notes until just before sending another hit event. You could tweak the setup to use a MIDI keyboard or even a MIDI guitar. There are a lot more details on Egyokeo's site as well as the blog maintained by XIM creator OBsIV. Unfortunately, there are no instructions for actually playing like this. I'm pretty sure it involves secret ninja stuff. MIDI Hero: Play Rhythm Games using any MIDI Instrument Building your own Xbox 360 Input Machine (XIM)

MIDI Hero - Guitar Hero with a drum kit
MAKE Magazine — ... chords and an input buffer on the PC automatically holds all notes until just before sending another hit event. You could tweak the setup to use a MIDI keyboard or even a MIDI guitar. There are a lot more details on Egyokeo's site as well as the blog maintained by XIM creator OBsIV. Unfortunately, there are no instructions for actually playing like this. I'm pretty sure it involves secret ninja stuff. MIDI Hero: Play Rhythm Games using any MIDI Instrument Building your own Xbox 360 Input Machine (XIM) Read more | Permalink | ...

MIDI drums for Guitar Hero and Rock Band
Hack a Day — ... microcontroller to send commands to the console using an FPS adapter or soldered into the instrument. It’s a fairly good solution if you’re building a generic controller and need to modify the signaling. ...

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