Front Cover -- Game Console Hacking -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction 2.0 -- Introduction -- Part I: Introduction to Hardware Hacking -- Chapter 1. Tools of the Warranty-Voiding Trade -- Introduction -- The Essential Tools -- Basic Hardware Hacking -- Advanced Projects and Reverse Engineering -- Where to Obtain the Tools -- Chapter 2. Case Modifications: Building an Atari 2600PC -- Introduction -- Choosing your Features: Why the Atari 2600? -- Preparing for the Hack -- Performing the Hack -- In Conclusion -- Resources and Other Hacks -- Part II: Modern Game Consoles -- Chapter 3. The Xbox -- Introduction -- Opening the Xbox -- Controller Hacks -- Getting Inside Your Controller -- Xbox Networking Hacks -- Creating Your Own Crossover Cable -- Extending the Network Status LEDs to the Front Panel -- Wireless Networking Hacks -- Installing a Modchip -- Running Linux on an Unmodified Xbox -- Other Hacks -- Homebrew Game Development -- Xbox Resources on the Web -- Chapter 4. PlayStation 2 -- Introduction -- Commercial Hardware Hacking: Modchips -- Getting Inside the PS2 -- Installing a Serial Port -- Booting Code from the Memory Card -- Other Hacks: Independent Hard Drives -- PS2 Technical Details -- Homebrew Game Development -- PS2 Resources on the Web -- Part III: Handheld Game Platforms -- Chapter 5. Nintendo Game Boy Advance -- Introduction -- A Very Brief History of Nintendo -- Opening the GBA Console -- Replacing the Display Lens -- Light Up Your LCD with the GBA Afterburner Mod -- Enhancing Your Afterburner with the GBA Stealth Dimmer Chip -- Nintendo GBA Technical Specifications -- Homebrew Game Development -- Other Hacks -- Nintendo GBA Resources on the Web -- Chapter 6. Gamepark 32 (GP32) -- Introduction -- Out of the Box: Configuring Your GP32 -- Opening the GP32 Console.

Replacing the GP32 Screen Cover -- Repairing Your Buttons -- Accelerating Your GP32 (CPU Core Voltage Increase) -- Creating a DC Power Adapter -- Installing the Multifirmware Loader -- Homebrew Game Development -- Other Hacks -- GP32 Resources on the Web -- Part IV: Retro and Classic Systems -- Chapter 7. Nintendo NES -- Introduction -- Opening the NES Console -- Replacing the 72-Pin Cartridge Connector -- Blue Power LED Modification -- Disabling the NES "Lockout Chip" -- Opening an NES Game Cartridge -- Replacing the Battery in Certain Game Cartridges -- Creating an EPROM Cartridge for Homebrew Game Development -- Homebrew Game Development -- Other Hacks -- NES Resources on the Web -- Chapter 8. Atari 2600 -- Introduction -- Atari 2600 Left-Handed Joystick Modification -- Repair Your Atari 2600 Joysticks -- Revitalize Your Atari 2600 Paddles -- Use an NES Control Pad with your 2600 -- Atari 2600 S-Video/Audio Mod -- Atari 2600 Stereo Audio Output -- Homebrew Game Development -- Atari 2600 Resources on the Web -- Chapter 9. Atari 5200 -- Introduction -- Opening the Atari 5200 -- Atari 5200 Blue LED Modification -- Atari 5200 Two-Port BIOS Replacement -- Creating an Atari 5200 Paddle Controller -- Freeing Yourself from the 5200 Four-Port Switchbox -- Atari 5200 Video and Audio Upgrade Modification -- Other Hacks -- Homebrew Game Development -- Atari Resources on the Web -- Chapter 10 Atari 7800 -- Introduction -- Blue LED Modification -- Game Compatibility Hack to Play Certain Atari 2600 Games -- Voltage Regulator Replacement -- Power Supply Plug Retrofit -- Other Hacks -- Homebrew Game Development -- Atari 7800 Resources on the Web -- Appendix A: Electrical Engineering Basics -- Introduction -- Fundamentals -- Basic Device Theory -- Microprocessors and Embedded Systems -- Soldering Techniques.

Common Engineering Mistakes -- Web Links and Other Resources -- Index.