The X-B.I.T chip will be available in the US.. with worldwide shipping from xbox-wired.com by the end of the month. The specs were recently updated:

- 2MB flash which can store a single 2MB flash or a mix of 256k,512k or 1MB BIOS files (Possible total of seven combinations).
- Completely solder free design, using spring loaded pins and a screw, providing fast, reliable and idiot proof installation.
- Compatible with V1.0, V1.1, V1.2 and V1.3.
- Flashing operations controlled by onboard HID compliant USB controller.

It should also be made clear that the PC transfer software for the USB flash programming system is included, it is easily installed and does not require any kind of configuration. Your PC will recognize the X-B.I.T once it’s connected because it is a full H.I.D compliant device