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Game Console Hacking: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Game Boy, Atari and Sega

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The worldwide video game console market surpassed $10 billion in 2003. Current sales of new consoles is consolidated around 3 major companies and their proprietary platforms: Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. In addition, there is an enormous installed "retro gaming" base of Ataria and Sega console enthusiasts. This book, written by a team led by Joe Grand, author of "Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty", provides hard-core gamers with they keys to the kingdom: specific instructions on how to crack into their console and make it do things it was never designed to do.By definition, video console game players like to have fun. Most of them are addicted to the adrenaline rush associated with "winning", and even more so when the "winning" involves beating the system by discovering the multitude of "cheats" built into most video games. Now, they can have the ultimate adrenaline rush---actually messing around with the soul of the machine and configuring it to behave exactly as the command. This book builds on the motto of "Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty" and will appeal to the community of hardware geeks who associate unscrewing the back of their video console with para-jumping into the perfect storm.Providing a reliable, field-tested guide to hacking all of the most popular video gaming consolesWritten by some of the most knowledgeable and recognizable names in the hardware hacking communityGame Console Hacking is the first book on the market to show game enthusiasts (self described hardware geeks) how to disassemble, reconfigure, customize and re- purpose their Atari, Sega, Nintendo, Playstation and Xbox systems Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Syngress


Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2004


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 21.4 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great for enthusiast console hackers
Format: Paperback
This book is a wealth of info for people looking to become a hacker and even people who have hacked a while. (maybe) There is a lot of stuff in this book that will help you perform most mods even the ones not mentioned. Im fairly new to the modding/hacking scene so it was really great to have this book to help me out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014 by Jacob
    • Five Stars
Format: Kindle
fast shipper A++++++
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015 by Kindle Customer
    • Five Stars
Format: Paperback
great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014 by Zachary Martinez
    • Major Hacks for Game Console Machines
Format: Paperback
This is a fascinating, over-sized book that is filled with major hacks for various of today's video game consoles, including the Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo NES, along with the Atari and Gamepark 32. The material assumes some degree of comfort with electronics and electrical engineering, although you do not of course have to be an electrical engineer to perform the hacks. You will need to be comfortable with working with integrated circuits, electrical assembly, soldering wires, and dis-assembling electronic devices. Of course, you will also need to be comfortable with possibly ruining beyond repair the discussed device, if you fail to successfully complete the described hacks. This is a highly specialized book that specifically targets a unique audience, namely those confident in their skills and abilities to follow the excellent hacking instructions and step-by-step "how to hack" photographs that are replete throughout this important book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2004 by LeadDale
    • Blarg
Format: Paperback
I dunno, I bought this book out of curiosity. I didn't really find it that interesting, or maybe I just didn't have the patience for it. I no longer have the book if that helps. :)
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013 by Ethan Alva Sheppard
    • More hardware hacking books pleaseeeee!
Format: Paperback
I just received this book days ago and I have read it cover to cover, of course I haven't been able to do all the hacks since it means cracking open many of my systems, but I was especially excited about the Atari 2600 stuff, since I am more into old programming and hacking. This book is one of a kind and I am glad people are starting to write books and develop products that show people how the hardware works as well as the software. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to experiment with hacking their consoles, also the book is fascinating as a general read. And if you liked this definitely check out "Hackers" by levy, "supercade" by burnham, "once upon Atari" DVD and definitely check out the XGAMESTATION retro game system at [...] if you want to build some oldschool game hardware. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2004 by Joseph Duart
    • Lots of fun--if you're brave enough
Format: Paperback
Ever wanted to create an Atari 2600 PC? What about moding your Xbox? How about replacing the screen on your Game Boy? This book will show you how to do all of these things and more. All you need (aside from a couple of basic tools) is a strong stomach and an iron resolve to void your warranty. In fact, having no fear is 90% of the work. This book provides step-by-step instructions for a number of various "hacking" projects on a variety of consoles. The majority of the hacks in this book deal with "retro" or "classic" systems, like the Atari series (2600, 5200, or 7800) as well as the Nintendo NES system. Some of these hacks update these systems to work on modern televisions (like the addition of S-video to the 2600), but most are just for fun (like creating a left-hand Atari controller). The hacks for modern consoles are also quite interesting, but most are concerned with the installation of a mod chip. There is some interesting discussion about installing Linux on a Game Boy or Xbox. The authors discuss how to boot a PS2 from a memory card, and other interesting items. However, while these sections are very useful and quite interesting, there's nothing quite like dissecting an obsolete video game system. This book even has an appendix dedicated to teaching the basics of electrical engineering. There is also a great list of distributors for obsolete or hard-to-find components. In fact, the appendix is so good that it alone makes this book worthwhile. If you're ever going to take apart some electronic system, I would first suggest getting a book by these guys. If that electronic system happens to be some game console, then this is the book for you. These guys know what they're doing-they're the best. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2005 by ueberhund
    • Describes all the main platforms
Format: Paperback
The audience for this book is quite specialised and self-selecting. I say the latter because the hardware hacks described seem purely for the pleasure of the person doing them. It is unlikely that you would have a job that lets you do these things full time, by selling what you make. On the other hand, if I'm wrong, that's terrific for you! The authors survey the main game consoles currently in the market. Plus a few classic systems that are still available out there. Each platform gets detailed attention. Step by step, showing how to dismantle the hardware and make your changes. Without trashing the system, or having it be an electrical hazard. Though, as the book forewarns, most of the hacks will void any current warranty. But you probably already knew that, eh? The book is also handy for a history of each platform. Plus, in an incidental way, if your console is busted, the book may help you diagnose the problem. And even suggest a simple repair. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2004 by W Boudville

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