The source code for the original Xbox has reportedly leaked
According to a report from The Verge, the leak is genuine and appeared online earlier this month. It includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000.
However, it’s claimed that this data has been privately shared among enthusiasts previously, which suggests that it will unlikely have significant implications for the homebrew scene.
Several emulators exist for the Xbox, but most are said to have struggled to emulate the original Xbox OS and kernel. Backwards compatibility is available via Microsoft‘s official emulation on Xbox One.
A Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to The Verge: “We’re aware of these reports and are investigating,”
Earlier this month Nintendo reportedly suffered a significant leak of information related to its own legacy consoles.
According to various sources archived on Resetera and Reddit, over two terabytes of data was allegedly leaked onto the anonymous forum 4chan over the weekend, including the original source code for Nintendo 64, GameCube and Wii.
The data could, in theory, be used to create illegal clone hardware able to run software and operate exactly like the original systems.
The PC emulation community could also theoretically use the data to improve their software so that it imitates the original systems perfectly. However, since the leaked documentation has been illegally obtained this would put them in murky territory.
Posted:
Related Forum: Xbox Forum
Source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-source-code-for-the-original-xbox-has-reportedly-leaked/
Related Articles
Comments
RyanPosted:
Dusknoir Why does Microsoft even care the original Xbox is like 15 years old.
They care because it's most likely a member of staff leaking the info which is very bad.
SagePosted:
This was leaked years ago lmao. Among people that actually cared and were involved this has been out for a very long time.
XeCrippyPosted:
Gossip Why investigate? Just let it go..
Simply because if it was leaked that means it was more than likely an employee. Big companies like that don't play games when it come to leaking intellectual property.
Latest Downloads
- 01. What the Car?: SaveGame (Game completed 83%) [v15692787](0)
- 02. Fallout 2: SaveGame(0)
- 03. Ben and Ed: SaveGame (all levels open, bonus levels, Bencalypse)(0)
- 04. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons - SaveGame (100% completion)(1)
- 05. Metro: Last Light - SaveGame (to get the achievement Specialist)(0)
- 06. Frogun Encore: Game Save (The Game done 101%)(0)
- 07. Warhammer 40000 space marine 2 saves(12)
- 08. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP: SaveGame (100%, everything is open)(0)
- 09. Dead Space 2 - Save Game (The Game done 100% on impossible difficulty) [1.1](1)
- 10. God of War: Ragnarok - SaveGame (near the dwarven shop, after the prologue, NG+)(3)
- 11. dead rising 2 case zero save xenia(1)
- 12. My Summer Car: SaveGame (Grandpa's Old Satsuma)(0)
- 13. WALL-E: Savegames (The game is 100% complete)(1)
- 14. S.T.A.L.K.E.R Shadow of Chernobyl - SaveGame (The Monolith's secret Quest) [1.0006](0)
- 15. Shadows of War 100% Percent complete - GAMES PASS(1)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. PS3 HEN - Audio via a USB headset.(119)
- 02. Stumble Guys | Social Butterfly Achievement(86)
- 03. Last Days of Lazarus Achievement Walkthrough (Xbox/PS)(1,336)
- 04. EDENGATE: The Edge of Life - 100% Trophy/Achievement Guide(1,643)
- 05. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,354)
- 06. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes | Full Game Walkthrough(2,093)
- 07. Adam Wolfe | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,452)
- 08. ALFRED HITCHCOCK: VERTIGO - 100% Walkthrough(1,690)
- 09. SHERLOCK HOLMES THE AWAKENED | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,201)
- 10. Space Roguelike Adventure | Guide - Cheat Code!(1,401)
- 11. DETECTIVE Stella Porta Case | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,103)
- 12. Tunic 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,704)
- 13. Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Achievement Walkthrough(1,360)
- 14. Full Void 100% - Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,306)
- 15. Outbreak: Lost Hope #Xbox Achievement Walkthrough(2,070)
"The source code for the original Xbox has reportedly leaked" :: Login/Create an Account :: 11 comments