Collateral Damage: New exploit reveals secret Xbox Features

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Hackers have found a way to extend the user experience without jailbreaking and risking the system.

The network has received information about a new exploit called "Collateral Damage" for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One game systems. Developed by talented hackers Emma Kirkpatrick and Lander Brandt, this tool unlocks features previously unavailable in the standard console mode.

"Collateral Damage" targets systems with kernel versions 25398.4478, 25398.4908, and 25398.4909. It uses the Game Script UWP app for its operation. It is important to note that this exploit is not a classic jailbreak. As Emma explained on the X social network (formerly known as Twitter), it provides control over the systemOS virtual machine where applications run. In fact, users get features similar to developer mode, but without the need to activate it.

The developers emphasize that "Collateral Damage" is not intended for piracy. Its main goal is to provide enthusiasts with new opportunities for experimentation and creativity on the Xbox platform.

It is worth noting that the first version of the exploit is not without drawbacks. Its operation depends on the use of the processor's side channel and so-called "race conditions", which can lead to instability. If a crash occurs, the console will simply restart without risking failure. Therefore, developers recommend using the exploit offline to avoid potential problems and possible detection by Microsoft.

Even before this exploit was released, the Xbox Series X and S consoles were relatively open to enthusiasts, thanks to the developer mode. Emulators of old game systems work successfully on them. Moreover, recent developments hint at the possibility that Microsoft's current-generation consoles will be able to emulate PlayStation 3 games even before the PlayStation 5 does.

This news comes just after another major announcement from Microsoft: the company confirmed that it is raising prices for the Xbox Game Pass and said that the Console Game Pass will no longer be available for new users.

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