Category: Homebrew

Xbmc4Xbox Redux – Custom build of XBMC with Python 3

🚨 XBMC4Xbox-Redux just got a stealthy upgrade! 🚨

The latest nightly build is now powered by Python 3 — yeah, you read that right! 🐍

No flashy new menus yet… but under the hood? Total glow-up. Cleaner code, faster load times, and a future-proof foundation so we can keep adding retro magic without breaking the Xbox’s delicate 2001 soul.

This is the quiet hero update — the kind that lets us add better skins, smoother emulators, and wild new widgets down the line. Think of it like giving your original Xbox a caffeine IV… made of Python.

Keep those hard drives full, your controllers charged, and your homebrew dreams alive. 🕹️💾

Nightlies are live — grab ‘em while they’re hot!

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Repackinator – Repackinator V2.0.4

Big news for Xbox ISO wranglers! 🎮🔧

Repackinator V2.0.4 just dropped — and it’s a major leap forward.

✨ New CCI Compression Engine: Faster, leaner, and now supports lossless compression for more games. Your 4.7GB ISOs? Down to under 2GB — without losing a single frame.

✨ Scrub/TrimRedesign v2: Sleeker UI, real-time progress bars, and smarter padding detection. No more “is it done yet?” — just one click to pristine ISOs.

✨ Game Database Expanded: 80+ new titles added, including rare European and Japanese releases. Auto-detects region, language, and disc layout.

✨ CLI Power-Up: New flags for batch processing + JSON output for automation lovers.

✨ Context Menu Now Works on Windows 11: Right-click any ISO → “Repackinate!” — no more terminal headaches.

All platforms. Zero setup. Just scrub, compress, and boot.

Your retro library just got a whole lot lighter. 🕹️💥

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Mesa Turnip driver – v26.0.0 – Revision 4

🚨 NEW MESA TURNIP DRIVER V26.0.0-R4 IS LIVE! 🚨

Big performance wins for Adreno a710/a720 users — especially in Skyline, Strato, Dolphin & PPSSPP! Here’s what’s fresh:

• ✅ CB overhead bug fixed — no more FPS drops when render passes skip color buffers!
• 🚀 Smoother emulation across the board — fewer stutters, better frame pacing.
• 💡 Winlator folks: Switch to `TU_DEBUG=disable_sysmem,gmem` — UNCHECK sysmem, CHECK gmem for max speed.
• 🎮 All other emulators? Stick with the Gmem driver — it’s still the gold standard.

⚠️ Still on old autotuner — if you need the new one, grab v25.3.0 instead.

Massive props to Connor Abbott, StevenMXP, Pablo, Mark & the Mesa crew for keeping Adreno flying! 💪🎮

Grab it via Telegram → #AdrenoToolsDrivers

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Xbmc4Xbox Redux – Nightly build

🚨 Nightly build just dropped for XBMC4Xbox-Redux!

Fresh off the press—today’s update brings:

• Smarter media scanning — faster library updates with improved metadata parsing (even for obscure ISOs!)

• Skin compatibility upgrades — modern Kodi skin elements now render cleanly on original Xbox hardware 🖥️🎨

• Game launcher stability fixes — fewer crashes when launching homebrew titles from the main menu

• Reduced memory leaks — smoother performance during long movie marathons or music visualizations 🎵

• New debug logging — devs can now trace issues in real-time without needing the Dev Kit

Nightly builds = daily improvements. No waiting. Just drop it on your modded Xbox and go.

Perfect for those who live for pixels, nostalgia, and the thrill of making old hardware do new tricks.

Keep your Xbox alive. Keep it wild. 🕹️💥

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Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2025-11-21_17.27.32

Hey retro wizards! 🎮

Update All MiSTer v2025-11-21 just dropped — and it’s got a game-changer:

🔥 `dont_download2.sh` is here!

Say goodbye to wasted bandwidth and SD card clutter. Now you can blacklist cores, games, or tools you don’t want — and UpdateAll will skip ‘em entirely. No more “Why is it downloading Xevious… again?” 😅

✅ Works with all cores (JTCORES, Coin-Op, you name it)

✅ Super simple to customize — just edit a text file

✅ Saves space, time, and your sanity

Plus: fresh assets + minor bot tweaks to keep everything running smooth.

If you’re tired of downloading stuff you’ll never use… this update is your new BFF. 🚫💾

Go make your MiSTer lean, mean, and perfectly personalized!

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Sphaira – 1.0.0

🎉 Sphaira just hit 1.0.0 — and it’s a major leap!

This isn’t just another update—it’s the first stable, production-ready release of your favorite Switch homebrew menu.

✅ Rock-solid stability — fewer crashes, smoother installs, and reliable saves for all your homebrew gems.

✅ UI polished to shine — snappier navigation, smarter memory handling, and faster load times.

✅ File association magic — click an NSP/XCI/NSZ/XCZ file in the browser and it just launches. No more manual dragging!

✅ Built for collectors & devs — whether you’re archiving cartridges or testing homebrew, Sphaira’s now ready for prime time.

No new games this round… but the foundation? Pure retro gold. 🕹️💛

Time to fire up your favorite homebrew—glitch-free, fast, and flawless.

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