Playing Xbox games online is no longer under threat – if it ever was - following Microsoft's victory in a legal battle over multiplayer gaming.

A US district court judge chucked a case out against Microsoft that claimed the US console manufacturer infringed a patent for multiplayer gaming, Gamasutra reports.

In 1994, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, Harold Milton Jr. filed the patent 'Apparatus and method for electrically connecting remotely located videogames'.

He called it a system "for two or more players playing the same video game to compete with each other without using the same physical video game which alleviates the necessity of proximity of the players". Forward-thinking bloke, that Milton.

In 2004, after the dinosaurs had been made extinct, Milton filed suit against Microsoft and Sony, accusing the console manufacturers of infringing on the patent with Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, and sought royalties and an injunction against their continued use.

Sony settled out of court with Milton last April, but Microsoft stood firm.

Last week, the judge made it all worthwhile when he ordered Milton to pay Microsoft's legal fees. Bet that'll burn a hole in his wallet.

The judge didn't like the term "electrical connection", and decided Xbox Live uses nothing of the sort. ...

Team 17 has spoken to IncGamers about digital distribution and talked about the main problems that the PSPGo encountered.

Studio head Martyn Brown revealed that digitial distribution dramatically helped the team with the releases of Worms 2: Armageddon and Alien Breed Impact.

Brown revealed, “Of course, it’s totally changed the playing field for us and put the control back in our hands. I would imagine none of this [release of Alien Breed and Worms] would have happened without the move to digital.”

When asked whether the gaming industry could solely survive on digital distribution in the future after the failed-attempt of the PSPGo, Brown was adamant it could.

“Digital Distribution is here to stay” he explained, “I think the issues with the PSPGO were somewhat different, basically the cost of the hardware, the software library and it’s pricing – the problem wasn’t that it was a digital device – look at the iPhone & appstore.”

http://www.incgamers.com/News/24297/...cause-of-price ...

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...7&view_reply=1

JPCSP best known emulator PSP PC makes a new leap in reaching the 1720 revision .
This emulator encoder edited by Shadow and his team enrich their baby, making it more optimized. Each new version adds something more to this small but powerful amateur emulator written in Java. Recall that the project is completely open source.
Further details in the changelog below.

Changelog :

Quote:

Rev1717
Fixed texture alignment.

Rev1718
Fixed display problems in Brandish ( Reported by Darth1701 )

Rev1719
Added missing SRCChannel processing to sceAudio .

Rev1720
Added newly Discovered ModuleInfo loading method. ...

News via http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...EZxNukKIOe.php

Rab released a new version of GOD2ISO - a tool to get back a lost iso from the god you've made.

What's new/fixed:
* handle updating sector offsets for directory tables which span multiple sectors

http://www.xboxhacker.org/index.php?topic=14463.0 ...

New from Chinavision



A compact and elegant sound system that you'll fall in love with. And it plays all your favorite MP3 files on USB flash drives and SD cards. 4GB SD card included free! Here's a first - The Speaker Amore is powered by a single Nokia BL-5C rechargeable battery. (Also included free!)

You WON'T believe the remarkable sound this mini speaker outputs. Surprisingly powerful and stunningly clear, The Speaker Amore handles deep bass and sharp tones like a pro for a brilliant stereo performance of the highest highs and the lowest lows everytime! Hear it for yourself and you'll agree that this baby sounds better than speakers double or triple its price. In fact, you'd swear it was made by Bose, B & W, JBL or some other expensive speaker manufacturer!

But wait! Here's an innovative first - a mini-speaker powered by a rechargeable cellphone battery. Yes, The CVBW-K85 is powered by a single Nokia BL-5C rechargeable battery (included free). This powerful LI-ION battery (made for the Nokia N-Series phones) is lightweight and slim, and designed for extended use.

Also included free is a 4GB SD card for storing thousands of songs onto. The Speaker Amore plays music off SD cards and USB flash drives, and it also connects to the following devices by way of its 3.5 mm RCA port to extend its functionality even further:
iPods/iPhones
MP3/MP4 players
Portable DVD players
Portable game systems like the Nintendo DS / Sony PSP
Laptops, notebooks, netbooks
UMPC, MID, tablets, and smartbooks
Cellphones, smart phones


Bought separately, you'd pay roughly $150 for a similar setup:
MP3 Player - $50
Premium Portable Desk Speakers - $40
4GB SD Card - $30
Nokia BL-5C Lithium Ion battery - $30
But the K85 Speaker Amore sells for a mere fraction and comes in a complete space saving form factor! Don't delay - we'll express ship it tomorrow if you order today. Better yet, list it on your online store and we'll dropship to your customers so you can conveniently lock in a nice profit. Brought to you by the leader in online electronics - Chinavasion.


At a Glance...

Premium speaker that plays MP3 files
Amazing sound and LOUD too!
Free 4GB SD card
Free Nokia BL-5C Li-Ion battery
Great wholesale price
More great news! Included in the 4GB SD card is our Chinavasion sampler collection which features hit songs from our videos and more! ...

New from Chinavision



The Mighty is a multimedia cellphone with a 3 inch touchscreen and groundbreaking cool LED projector attachment. This China Cell Phone is unlocked to work on any GSM network, has powerful digital media playback (movies, music, photos, ebook, games), and includes a projector attachment so you can share the fun with friends and colleagues.

The Mighty multimedia touchscreen cellphone is designed to allow its features to be used for either business or social use. With its smooth touch screen, keypad and simple menu structure that lets you access all the features with ease, this makes for a great everyday use mobile phone that also happens to have a nice add-on projection feature for when you want to share your media collection. With the included free 2GB micro SD card you will have plenty of storage space for all your favorite vids and pics. But wait, there is still more, a bonus gift, mini USB to AV cable which allows you to view your mobile phones' display on your TV via standard a standard RCA Video connection. For sharing media, no phone can beat The Mighty!

You must be thinking, sounds great, but do I really need a Projector Phone? Sure you do! With the included LED Projector attachment you can project a bright 30 inch wide display, allowing you to easily share media or data with others. The Mighty has native support for MP3, AAC and MP3 for music playback, AVI and 3GP for movie and video viewing, and GIF, JPEG, BMP image support so you can share personal and company pictures in big screen style.

To add to the fun, the Mighty also has support for both Nintendo NES and SNES games with its own built in Nintendo emulator. When you are stuck on a long train ride or have nothing to do in between classes, pull out your phone and you can enjoy some classic Mario and Zelda games.

The Mighty is in stock in our warehouse right now. Just click "Add to Cart" and we'll express ship one to you today! Brought to you by the leaders in cheap and unique China Mobiles, Chinavasion!

At a Glance...

Multimedia Cellphone
Idea for both business and social use
Dual Band
3 Inch touchscreen
Projector attachment
Bonus 2GB SD card included
Cable set with video connection to a TV or monitor
Supports multiple music, video, picture, and text file formats
Can play NES & SNES games on your cell phone ...

New from Chinavision



Mini Multimedia Projector with remote controller and SD card slot is a smooth and slim designed, on-the-go multimedia/business/presentation mini projector. This high quality mini projector is great for business, social and personal uses.

You can easily connect this mini projector to your computer via the USB cable and use it as a computer screen, or link it to your home entertainment system and watch a DVD with your friends at home. The internal multimedia system is capable of playing today's most popular video and photo formats, include DAT, AVI, MP4, MP3, WMA, JPG, BMP, etc. You can even connect it to PS3, Xbox, Wii or your favorite gaming system for some extreme gaming.

If you ever needed to make an outstanding business presentation with quick setup, then this high performing, simple plug and play mini projector is exactly what you need. The special slim design of the mini projector enables it to fit nicely into your suitcase or laptop bag. Along with the handy mini tripod stand and simple plug and play feature, you can easily set it up in front of 100 people crowd while looking really professional and organised.

There are endless possibilities that you can use this Mini Multimedia Projector. With the 1 GB internal memory, SD card slot, AV in and mini USB connection, it is your mobile entertainment system that you can take anywhere. How about take the Mini Multimedia Projector and some drinks to your mate's place for a fun night of movie marathon!

This Mini Multimedia Projector is a must have for your business and entertainment. In stock right now, and at Chinavasion's famous electronic wholesale price with 12 month satisfaction guarantee and award-winning after-sale services. Don't delay, click "Add To Cart" right now and we will express ship it to you tomorrow - guaranteed.


At a Glance...

Micro SD card slot
Crisp and clear image for maximum enjoyment and performance
Simple plug and play
Slim portable design
Project up to 4 meters
Great for business and social use ...

New from Chinavision



Unique Fingerprint Door Lock for the latest in business security and safety. A heavy gauge, all-metal door entry protection biometric door lock for use when only the highest quality security system is acceptable. If you need the presidential level protection and won't settle for anything else, look to the CVPW-J30 Fingerprint Door Lock.

What makes CVPW-J30 unique?
Heavy Duty: The tremendous size of the fingerprint door lock only symbolizes the amount of responsibility it can handle. The CVPW-J30 can handle whatever you throw at it and was meant to guard the most important locations like Government Buildings, University Labs, High-Tech Headquarters and Campuses, Banks, Executive / VIP Rooms, and Military Facilities. If someone was not meant to have access, then this heavy duty fingerprint lock will make sure it stays that way.

Indestructible: Fireproof, high grade aluminum. Everything that comes with the CVPW-J30 is of the highest quality, so you can sure that from the lock set to the strike plate, you're getting every cent that you paid for. In fact, your building will fall apart before this fingerprint door lock does.

Secure: Mortice dead lock with dual latch bolts means heavy duty, high level security. Throw in a fingerprint scan requirement and you have the most impregnable fingerprint system known to man. This Fingerprint Door Lock is impossible to break into, but for those who have clearance, access is easy and only takes a few seconds.

Easy: Simple installation and an easily fitted unit means hours saved and minutes away from total protection. Along with a user manual that provides clear and concise instructions that covers a wide range of subjects, from DIY (do-it-yourself) installation to registering fingerprints to lock maintenance, you get maximum protection for minimal effort. In addition, the CVPW-J30 is complete and ready to go, meaning it comes with everything you need for installation - except a door.

For total security, convenience and dependability for a lifetime, the CVPW-J30 heavy duty fingerprint door lock is a small price to pay. Built from only the highest grade materials and made for only the highest level of safety, this is the ultimate in security for the 21st century. You can't go wrong with our famous 12 month guarantee and factory-direct price - brought to you by Chinavasion, the leader in China electronics. Order it now and we'll ship it out tomorrow!


At a Glance...

Heavy duty finger print lock - opens by fingerprint, mechanical key, or key code
Left hand version - For the identical right hand version, check out CVPW-J30-Right
Comes in a complete set (lock, strike plate + box, mortice lock with dual latch bolt)
Dustproof slip cover, vogue bronze design
Easy DIY installation
100% Burglar Proof
Tamper alarm and latch bolt alarm (check FAQ) ...

Member of the illustrious iPhone Developer Program? Well, aren't you special? So special, in fact, that you're once again being granted access to a highly-coveted iOS build that the unwashed commoners can't get: yet another beta of iOS 4.1. This time around, it's beta 3, suggesting that Apple might be getting close to having this thing ready for the mass market; after all, it's been just a week since beta 2, and Apple tends to accelerate the pace when a release is drawing near. Now, what about that iPad version?

Update: Looks like there's some bad news for legacy users in this update... namely the fact that Game Center compatibility for second gen iPod touches and the iPhone 3G has been dropped. Thanks for nothing, Apple!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/i...-breaks-loose/ ...