Don't download XBOX Emulators!

Malicious code masquerades as Xbox emulator Internet users caught up in the hype of the recent Xbox launch may be falling for a web hoax that installs a Trojan horse on their machine. .

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Malicious code masquerades as Xbox emulator
Internet users caught up in the hype of the recent Xbox launch may be falling for a web hoax that installs a Trojan horse on their machine.

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Or, if you wanna get really paranoid, could this be MS's attempt to scare ppl off of doing it? LOL, just kidding - would be funny if it was though.

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Besides I thought that Xbox CD's only worked on the Xbox CD.

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Yeah, but considering the Xbox is powered by the NForce, it could be rather easy to make the transition to a full blown PC.

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Which is exactly why M$ are doing everything in their power to prevent it. For instance, the Xbox controller interface is inherently USB but M$ use a non-standard connector to prevent the connection of regular USB peripherals like keyboards and mice.

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Its kinda usb with extra power connections. I assume thats for stuff like the rumble pack thingy and mem cards etc