Xecuter Sonus 360 Phat Edition (REVIEW)

Thanks to 360crunch.net for their nice review of the Xecuter Sonus for Xbox 360 Phat Consoles.

I must start out by saying the Sonus for Phat 360s is one of if not the coolest mod I have seen released for the 360. This Sonus was installed to my sons RGHed Falcon but would work the same on a retail Phat console minus the ability for the Glitch sound. The install was very easy and took maybe 10mins which includes disassembling the 360. Then came the hard part which was finding a sound that my son liked. After going through all the Slim sounds and a few of the custom sounds I finally found the one he wanted which was some "Mario" sounds created by a TX user named "x360ccm". It was funny to watch him try and hide his excitement but the big grin on his face gave it all away. I must say that I am very impressed with every aspect of this little mod, and what makes it better is the excitement my son got from it. Normally when I do a review I like to list the Pros and Cons but have not found a single Con with this.

Full review posted here:
EXCLUSIVE: Xecuter Sonus 360 (REVIEW)

TX SONUS 360 PHAT EDITION On sale now for only $19.95

Xecuter CR3 PRO v1.0S FULL POST On Sale Now

It's been 9 months in the making (no thanks to several motherboard/dashboard revisions during our development time), and now after an exhaustive test run, the CR3 Pro is ready for public consumption.

This is aimed at users who demand the highest RGH performance possible and the ability to tune their settings to an extreme level. The CR3 Pro is not for beginners, modders looking for cheap and cheerful solutions or anyone who is happy with slow, unreliable glitching.

The first release of CR3 Pro is designed for slims with FULL POST only (Trinity, Corona v1 & Corona v2). As Corona v3 and v4 had FULL POST removed there will have to be a different version of CR3 PRO for those models using FAKE POST. This is being tested right now and will be released soon.

We have put together two packages. The CR3 Pro Kit which covers the basics (mainly for those who already own the QSB's and JR Programmer v2 etc) and the CR3 Pro Ultimate 19pc Kit which includes absolutely everything that you need to do a complete high performance install.

Xecuter CR3 Pro v1.0S FULL POST Features:

• Brand new design – totally new RGH code
• Next Generation RGH Tool – The highest performing RGH device on the market
• Full POST Slim version supports Trinity, Corona v1 and Corona v2
• Full POST monitoring and tuning via the New CR3 Pro RATER Feature – fine tune your boot times to PERFECTO! (Requires JR Programmer v2)
• Multiple pulse settings via DIP Switches
• Multiple Ceramic Cap options (7pc kit included 10pf, 22pf, 30pf, 47pf, 68pf, 82pf and 100pf)
• New Built In ROL Option (Show Debug LED On Front Panel Ring Of Light)
• Built-in Ribbon Cable Connector For DemoN (Includes CR_EN and XSVF Programming – no soldering or wires)
• Quality Assured – No Cheap Chinese Knocks-Offs
• Optimized timing for each motherboard version
• Easy programming via JTAG
• Power LED
• Reset Cycle Debug LED
• Easy Install (Includes All Wires)
• Works perfectly with J-R Programmer v2 & DemoN
• New v3 QSB Add-Ons Available (Included with the Ultimate Kit)
• JR Programmer v2 is required for CR3 Pro RATER & programming functions (Included with the Ultimate Kit)
• Trusted Team Xecuter Design & Warranty

The CR3 Pro Kit Includes:

• Xecuter CR3 Pro v1.0S FULL POST
• Xecuter FULL POST SLIM QSB v2
• 7pc Ceramic Cap Kit (10pf, 22pf, 30pf, 47pf, 68pf, 82pf, 100pf)
• FFC POST_OUT Ribbon Cable – Trinity
• FFC POST_OUT Ribbon Cable – Corona
• CR3 Pro Install Wires (Optional if no QSB Used)
• MSRP $39.95

The CR3 Pro Ultimate Kit Includes:

• Xecuter CR3 Pro v1.0S FULL POST
• Xecuter JR Programmer v2 (*See Notes Below)
• Xecuter FULL POST SLIM QSB v2
• Xecuter JR Programmer / NAND-X / CoolRunner QSB Kit v3 – Trinity (**See Notes Below)
• Xecuter JR Programmer / NAND-X / CoolRunner QSB Kit v3 – Corona (**See Notes Below)
• Xecuter XCLAMP Removal Tool
• 7pc Ceramic Cap Kit (10pf, 22pf, 30pf, 47pf, 68pf, 82pf, 100pf)
• FFC POST_OUT Ribbon Cable – Trinity
• FFC POST_OUT Ribbon Cable – Corona
• JR Programmer v2 to CR3 Pro POST Monitoring Cable
• JR Programmer v2 QSB Cable
• JR Programmer v2 JTAG Update Cable
• CR3 Pro Install Wires (Optional if no QSB Used)
• MSRP $69.95

*The new J-R Programmer v2 now includes full POST monitoring for the CR3 Pro RATER feature. Speed enhancements are also included that puts it within 50 seconds of the high speed NAND-X

NEW Version 2 with Full POST Monitoring and CR3 Pro RATER Support. Also includes speed enhancements (2-3 minutes faster than JRP v1 !)

The new TX J-R Programmer V2 has been created to cater to the budget conscious and coded to work hand in hand with the latest version of the J-Runner app.

A third of the size of the TX NAND-X and optimized to run faster than any other USB-SPI PIC based tool (Example Speeds: Others average 16M read 7m 20s, JRP v2 average 16M read 3mins), this nifty tool can fully read/write NAND over SPI, program CoolRunners or any Xilinx based RGH device over USB and also able to program onboard sounds using the TX SONUS 360 !

Complete with a CR JTAG cable so you simply plug 'n program without any soldering using the latest J-Runner App (needs to be at least Build 283). Also comes with NAND installation wires that have the connectors that are compatible with the NAND-X QSB boards. If you don't use the QSB's you can simply cut off the connectors and do a normal wires only install.

The J-R Programmer V2 is also fully upgradeable and can be programmed using the Xecuter X360USB PRO Update app. Onboard LED's indicate Power and BootLoader mode.

RED LED: Bootloader Mode (Switch to the left)
GREEN LED: J-R Programmer Mode (Switch to the right)
RED LED FLASHING: R/W Activity & POST Activity (Switch to the right)

Features:

• Fast NAND Programming
• Fast XILINX CR JTAG Programming
• Compatible with all CoolRunners inc the new CR3 Pro
• Supports Full Post Monitoring
• Compatible with both Phat and Slim
• Onboard LED's indicate Power & Data
• Easy Install System
• Compatible with All NAND-X QSB's
• Includes Cable For QSB V3 Kit or Wires Install (QSB V3 Kits Sold Separately)
• Includes Cable For Xilinx CRJTAG
• Includes Cable for Xecuter Sonus 360 (Sonus 360 QSB Sold Separately – Trinity Kit or Corona Kit)
• Includes KIOSK option for Remote On
• Built-in Programmer For Future Firmware Upgrades
• Designed for the latest J-Runner App (Build 283+)
• Rock Solid Design – Tested by the J-Runner Team
• Supports New QSB V3 Kits (Solder Separately)
• Supports Sonus 360 Programming
• Affordable – We Provide You With More For Less !
• High Quality & Trusted TX Design
• Available to buy separately only $24.95

**The new V3 QSB kits also allow Xell monitoring over SERIAL/UART using the latest version J-Runner software (NAND-X USB Update Cable Required – we designed the software so it could also use this cable without having to design a new one). The new V3 QSB's are also designed to be Plug n Play compatible with both J-R Programmer & NAND-X and offer the cleanest and most optimum RGH install possible.

Here is a screenshot of the v3 QSB Xell Monitoring at work:

Not only do you have multiple tuning settings available to you with the CR3 Pro but you are also able to monitor and tune the performance using the much talked about CR3 Pro RATER Feature. No longer do you scratch around in the dark looking for your best settings, we now completely eliminate the guess work. Just look at these glitch times on a Corona !

CR3 Pro Rater – can you make your 360 slim scream PERFECTO! ?

Trinity Installation:

Corona v1 Installation:

Corona v2 Installation:

Remember that there may be fake CR3 Pro & JR Programmer v2 out there – it goes without saying that they are cheap garbage and you should stay away. Every official Xecuter product has a serial code – you should claim ownership of the code at serial.xecuter.com

Xecuter Sonus 360 (Phat) On Sale Now

The Xecuter Sonus 360 (Phat) essentially allows you to program a different sound for power on, power off, eject and even rgh glitch to your Xbox 360 Phat – No longer is this cool feature restricted to just Xbox 360S Limited Edition Consoles – yet another groundbreaking first from Team Xecuter!

No JTAG or RGH hacking is required for this very fun mod, you can either use one of the current stock sounds that are included in the Limited Edition Xbox 360S consoles (Default Xbox, Gears of War 3, Modern Warfare 3, Star Wars, Halo Reach and Halo 4) or use one of your own customs sounds! The Sonus 360 (Phat) module is easy to solder to your Phat console board and you simply hook it up to your JR Programmer and program which sounds you required using the Sonus 360 Sound Editor.

Note: An Xecuter JR Programmer is required to program the sounds to the Sonus 360 (Phat).

Check out a screen shot of the new version Xecuter Sonus 360 Sound Editor which is included in the latest J-Runner !

Features:

• Custom Xbox 360 (Phat) Startup Sound
• Custom Xbox 360 (Phat) Shutdown Sound
• Custom Xbox 360 (Phat) Eject Sound
• Custom Xbox 360 (Phat) Glitch Sound
• Use all Xbox 360S Limited Edition Console sounds
• Use your own custom sounds !!
• Easy to install only 5 wires (Included)
• Easy to program using an Xecuter JR Programmer (Sold Separately)
• Easy to use Sonus 360 Sound Editor software
• Programming cable included with the JR Programmer
• Includes same high quality speaker as the Xbox 360S limited Edition consoles
• Uses same chipset and protocol as the Xbox 360S Limited Edition consoles
• Rock Solid Design – Extensive testing by the Xecuter & J-Runner Teams
• Affordable – We Provide You With More For Less !
• High Quality & Trusted Xecuter Design

What's In The Kit:

• Xecuter Sonus 360 (Phat) Module
• Wire Adapter and cable
• Adhesive foam pad

Remember that there may be fake Sonus 360 out there – it goes without saying that they are cheap garbage and you should stay away. Every official Xecuter product has a serial code – you should claim ownership of the code at serial.xecuter.com

On sale now at most Official Resellers for only $19.95

Installation Instructions: Click here

Xecuter Liteon DG-16D5S Replacement LTU PCB On Sale Now

Do you have a faulty Liteon DG-16D5S or Hitachi DLN10N DVD in your Xbox 360? Are you swapping your drive to another console and are unable to program your firmware due to write protection being enabled?

Yet again Xecuter have made the previously impossible, possible.

• Fits all Liteon DG-16D5S Drives
• Can run all latest firmware versions for Liteon DG-16D4S, Liteon DG-16D5S and Hitachi DLN10N
• Easily programmable using the X360USB PRO V1 or V2 (Update to the latest firmware v20.1)
• Requires the latest Jungle Flasher 0.1.94(320) & J-Runner 0.2.286
• C4E's new LTU (LT Ultimate) firmware now allows booting of any Liteon or Hitachi based system without any previous firmware dump (inc the DG-16D4S and DG-16D5s 1175/1532 and Hitachi 0500/0502 firmwares) – all you need is the DVD Key and FCRT.bin which can be extracted using RGH or DGX if it's a newer version.
• Includes solderless quick install adapter
• Includes heatsink for drive controller IC

Remember that there may be fake LTU PCB out there – it goes without saying that they are cheap garbage and you should stay away. Every official Xecuter product has a serial code – you should claim ownership of the code at serial.xecuter.com

On sale now at most Official Resellers for only $69.95

NOTE: A small number of the first batch had green as the PCB color. If you have a green version and are worried that it's fake simply check the serial number 🙂

DGX v1.1S On Sale Now !

After the phenomenal success of our DGX product, we listened to a great deal of feedback from our loyal userbase and have implimented some changes to the design to make the DGX perform even better than before – especially for Trinity boards.

DGX V1.1S change log:

• Added 70cm 24WG POST_OUT Wire
• Added a ceramic cap option (Point C29) between D and GND (same as CR3 Pro) – included an optional 10pf ceramic cap
• Added a selectable 5ohm and 10ohm resistor to post_out (simple solder jumpers 1 Closed: 10ohm, 2 Closed: 5ohm, 3 Closed: 0ohm Default)
• Added a a grounded IPEX socket (Point J1) for CPU_RST (10cm IPEX cable included)
• Larger solder pads and stronger vias (C D E F 5v GND)
• Removed JTAG pin header (Programming is not required – some users tried to program their DGX and damaged it)
• Optimized code for enhanced Trinity performance. DGX 1.1 would boot the worst Trinity we had in 30 seconds (v1.0 booted in 2 minutes)
• My preferred settings for Trinity were: D: 10cm IPEX to R4D4, C: 70cm 24AWG Wire , 10pf Cap Installed, 0ohm (Default)
• My preferred settings for Corona were: D: 10cm IPEX to C5R11, C: Default wire, No Cap Installed, 10ohm

Remember that there may be fake DGX out there – it goes without saying that they are cheap garbage and you should stay away. Every official Xecuter product has a serial code – you should claim ownership of the code at serial.xecuter.com

On sale now at most Official Resellers for only $34.95

Latest DemoN News & Updates

Just a heads up that we have been working on fine tuning and upgrading the Demon

Here's whats coming:

1. There is a new firmware v1.4 with lots of bug fixes and commands which can now be sent over UART such as DSWITCH – super useful for developers. Also includes support for 256/512 Big Block

2. All Phat Demons can now be converted to Big Block (BB) Support (Both 256Mb and 512MB). We will be supplying BB conversion kits to all resellers in the next week.

3. We have updated Corona QSB Upgrade so that Demon now supports Corona v1 and v3 (16MB NANDS)

4. There will be new tools released for developers to work with – including a C# Wrapper for the API

The entire Demon Phat and Slim kits have an MSRP of an incredible $49.95 !

This is the new Demon Corona QSB Upgrade with Corona v1 and v3 support

Xecuter Official Corona Motherboard Identification & Solutions

Hope this helps put an end to all of the Corona motherboard confusion

Includes pics of the new CORONA POSTFIX ADAPTER and also an updated version of the 4GB NAND R/W QSB (the current version doesn't quite sit right on the new Corona v4).

The XCLAMP Tool is also now available to buy separately without having to purchase the Unlock Kit v3 🙂

New Corona v4 BGA Nand + DGX = Freeboot :)

We are booting Freeboot on a Corona v4 with new 4GB BGA NAND and 2.0.16202 Dashboard !

Equipment Used:

TX DGX v1.0S
TX ####### ADAPTER (Will be revealed soon)
TX CORONA 4GB NAND R/W QSB KIT
TX CR3 Lite (TX CoolRunner Rev C + Corona QSB Upgrade can be used also)
TX XCLAMP REMOVAL TOOL

All shipments begin December 15th – Stocks are already sold out at many stores and pre orders are limited for a pre Christmas release.

27/11 Quick Update….

Hey,

First of all let me apologize for the sites downtime this last week. We get ddos'd a lot and our old server just wasn't good enough so had to make a few changes. It was good timing anyway as there have also been lot's of changes within the Xecuter operation. We'll soon be saying farewell to one of our pioneering founder members, but will be saying hello to a new and improved Team Xecuter. It's in safe hands, more will be announced very soon.

A couple of updates to let you know where we are with our current slate of products:

1. We have fine tuned the DGX add-on so that it can now be used with any RGH device, not just the CR3 Pro. We are also working on phat (we have recovered cpu_key from jasper and falcon 16197). Yes it also works on the new corona v3/v4 without soldering to the CPU pin.

2. CR3 pro is all done and finished. The timing is fantastic – however the delays are in 1 of the parts has a current long lead time (6 weeks). We hope to have it out before Christmas – we'll do our best. Pro modders will LOVE IT !

3. Same as #2 with the new LTU PCB. The fw from c4 works perfect we're just waiting on a couple of parts to arrive in stock. Won't be long now.

4. The next version of JF is very cool – includes a few exciting updates

5. The new Sonus 360 Custom Sound Editor is almost ready. You will be able to program custom soundpacks to work with not only power on and eject, but also with power off and glitch !

6. remember to use serial.xecuter.com to check that your Xecuter product is genuine and not some cheap knock off. Currently only CR3 Lite stock is supported – but we will be adding new batches of our other products in the next week.

7. 2.0.16202.0 comes out today. We are 99.9% 100% confident that DGX will work with it – will let you know. Tested – works just fine 🙂

Santa is coming very soon…….

We're back…..temp

Apologies for the downtime – we needed to move to new servers which is still happening and we've been working on some huge changes within TX. Huge.

All will be revealed v soon.