Book Review: Hacking The XBox

Hacking The XBox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering was dropped by the publisher that was originally going to print it. They feared that Microsoft might pursue legal action using the much-abused DMCA law. The author, Andrew "Bunnie" Huang, then self-published and sold thousands of "Limited Edition" copies before No Starch Press stepped up to the plate to print this "Unlimited Edition". Hacking The XBox presents detailed, step-by-step instructions for hacking and reverse engineering a Microsoft XBox video game console. The tools and techniques used can also be applied to hacking other electronic hardware components. There is also good discussion regarding the ethics and legality of hacking and reverse engineering and the implications of the DMCA law that almost had this book censored from being published at all. To read my review click here- Book Review: Hacking The XBox.