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Forza Motorsport 3 (Aug 5, 2009 prototype)

2025-12-11T15:11:14Z

Doliman100:

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=Forza-3-debug-image1.jpg
|Page name=Forza Motorsport 3 (Aug 5, 2009 prototype)
|builddate=August 5, 2009
|status=Released
|dumper=kabojnk
|releasedby=Chr0m3 x MoDz, kabojnk
|filereleasedate=January 18, 2025
|origin_type=Xbox 360 DevKit HDD
|game=Forza Motorsport 3
|system=Xbox 360
|genre=Racing
|release_date=Oct 27, 2009
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Forza Motorsport 3 (3.09.08.05.264530) (2009-08-05) (beta) -Disc 1- -Debug Enabled-.rar
}}
A late debug prototype of '''Forza Motorsport 3''' for the Xbox 360.
==Notes==
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line-height: 1.6;
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<h2>Xex Information</h2>
<p>The <strong>debug menu</strong> can be opened by pressing <code>(RS)</code> (Right stick).</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Executable</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>default.xex</strong></td>
<td>No debug menu available, equivalent of retail xex, no debug prints or anything.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled with a stable frame rate, can also skip start intros.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2_PLY.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled but with unstable frame rate / long loading times.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2_DBG.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled; designed for debugging purposes, very unstable frame rate / extra long loading times.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2_PRF.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled; optimized for profiling, pretty stable frame rate, experience frame drops now and then.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<div class="clear"></div> 

<h2>Test Tracks</h2>
<p>Some test tracks can be loaded by launching the xex with parameters, modifying the <code>gamedb.slt</code>, or other methods.</p>
<h3>Known Test Track IDs:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>196</strong> - Debug track 1 (tests materials, textures, etc.)</li>
<li><strong>200</strong> - BVT track (empty tarmac square with walls)</li>
<li><strong>205</strong> - Test bed (empty big space with a pixelated background)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Launching with Parameters</h2>
<p>Create a file named "CmdLine.txt" in the root of the game folder. Inside the file, add the following line:</p>
<pre>launch track=196 car=292</pre>
<p>When you start the .xex, it will directly load the specified track and car.</p>
<p>You can also do this by launching the xex with parameters as shown below if preferred:</p>
<pre>
HRESULT Reboot(
BSTR Name,
BSTR MediaDirectory,
BSTR CmdLine,
_XboxRebootFlags Flags
)

Example:
Using XDRPC you could do the following in a C# tool:
XDRPC.Reboot(@"HDD/Chr0m3/Forza2.xex", @"HDD/Chr0m3/", "launch track=196 car=292", XboxRebootFlags.Title);
</pre>
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</body>
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==Controller Shortcuts and Tips==
{| class="wikitable"
! Shortcut !! Action / Description
|-
| '''[RS]''' || Open debug menu
|-
| '''[←]''' / '''[→]''' || Increment/Decrement value by 1 step
|-
| '''[RT]''' + '''[←]''' / '''[→]''' || Increment/Decrement value by 101 steps
|-
| '''[Y]''' || Transparent/Opaque debug menu
|-
| '''[Back]''' || Add/Remove selected option to favorites (GAME:\\DebugMenuFavorites.xml)
|-
| '''[LS]''' + '''[LS↑]''' + '''[LB]''' || On/Off car driving AI
|-
| '''[LS]''' + '''[LS↑]''' + '''[Y]''' || Select next car
|-
| '''[LS]''' + '''[LS↑]''' + '''[A]''' || Select next debug camera type (FollowCam, FreeCam-Old, FreeCam, ...)
|-
| '''[LS]''' + '''[LS↑]''' + '''[B]''' || Pause/Resume physics
|}

==Screenshots==
[[File:Forza-3-debug-image1.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Forza 3 debug title screen, debug menu open]]
[[File:Forza-3-debug-image2.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Forza 3 debug test bed track, debug menu open]]
[[File:Forza-3-debug-image3.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Forza 3 debug track]]

==Acknowledgments==
A big thank you to [https://hiddenpalace.org/Kabojnk kabojnk] for recovering this build off one of his XDK's and being kind enough to share it with everyone!

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Forza Horizon (Debug Post Release 10-10-2013)

2025-12-07T12:19:47Z

Doliman100:

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=FH1 Title.png
|Page name=Forza Horizon (Debug Post Release 10-10-2013)
|builddate=October 10, 2013
|status=Released
|dumper=Heavy Smoker
|releasedby=Heavy Smoker, Chr0m3 x MoDz
|filedumpdate=November 20, 2025
|filereleasedate=December 4, 2025
|origin_type=Xbox 360 XDK HDD
|game=Forza Horizon
|system=Xbox 360
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Forza Horizon X360 Debug Post Release (10-10-2013).rar
}}
<h2>Forza Horizon (Post-Release Profiling Build)</h2>

<p>
This build was recovered from the same XDK HDD that contained the <strong>May 2014 prototype of Forza Horizon 2</strong>.
The build had been fully deleted and had to be reconstructed from multiple clusters.
It is a <strong>post-release profiling build</strong> (nearly a year after the initial release of Forza Horizon)
and was likely used as a performance and visual reference by <em>Sumo Digital</em> during the development of Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox 360.
</p>

<p>
Some files were missing or could not be fully recovered; in those cases, the files included here are from either the retail build
or the May 2014 prototype. As far as I can tell, the rest of the build is intact and runs perfectly.
</p>

<h3>Forza Horizon 2 Prototype Files</h3>
<ul>
<li>SpeechFacade_Forza2.xex</li>
<li>SpeechFacade_Forza2_PRF.xex</li>
<li>XMediaFacade_Forza2.xex</li>
<li>XMediaFacade_Forza2_PRF.xex</li>
</ul>

<h3>Forza Horizon Retail Files</h3>
<ul>
<li>UI.zip</li>
<li>zipmanifest.xml</li>
<li>UICarTargetCameraPresets.xml</li>
</ul>

==Notes==
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Xex Information</title>
<style>
/* Default page styles */
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
line-height: 1.6;
margin: 20px;
background-color: #f4f4f9;
color: #333;
}

/* Scoped styles for the specific section */
.custom-container {
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.custom-container h2 {
font-size: 1.4em;
color: #333;
}
.custom-container pre {
background: #f8f9fa;
padding: 10px;
border-left: 4px solid #007bff;
border-radius: 4px;
overflow-x: auto;
}
.custom-container ul {
margin-top: 10px;
padding-left: 20px;
}
.custom-container li {
margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.custom-container .note {
font-style: italic;
color: #555;
}
.custom-container table {
width: 60%; /* Set width to make it float properly */
float: left; /* Align to the left */
border-collapse: collapse;
margin: 20px 20px 20px 0; /* Add space between the table and other content */
background: #fff;
}
.custom-container th, .custom-container td {
border: 1px solid #ddd;
padding: 10px;
text-align: left;
}
.custom-container th {
background-color: #f2f2f2;
color: #333;
}
.custom-container tr:nth-child(even) {
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.custom-container .clear {
clear: both; /* Clears the float, ensuring subsequent content starts below the table */
margin-top: 20px; /* Adds spacing for visual separation */
}
</style>
</head>

<body>
<div class="custom-container">
<h2>XEX Information</h2>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Executable</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled with a stable frame rate, can also skip start intros.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forza2_PRF.xex</strong></td>
<td>Debug menu enabled; optimized for profiling, pretty stable frame rate, experience frame drops now and then.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<div class="clear"></div>


<h2>Controller Shortcuts and Tips</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Shortcut</th>
<th>Action / Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>RS (Right Stick)</strong></td>
<td>Opens the debug menu.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Back button (while in debug menu)</strong></td>
<td>Adds the menu or option you are hovering over to favorites in the debug menu.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Left Stick (LS) + X</strong></td>
<td>Toggles debug camera on/off.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Left Stick (LS) + Y</strong></td>
<td>Change camera to next car.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Left Stick (LS) + B</strong></td>
<td>Pause / unpause physics.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Hold LS, push up + Y</strong></td>
<td>Changes time to 16:00.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LB + Dpad up</strong></td>
<td>Buy all cars.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LB + Dpad down</strong></td>
<td>Add a lot of XP.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LB + Dpad right</strong></td>
<td>Set money to 30,000,000.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LB + Dpad left</strong></td>
<td>?????</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<div class="clear"></div>


<h2>Free Camera Controls</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Control</th>
<th>Action / Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>RS</strong></td>
<td>Adjust yaw / pitch of camera (Left/Right & Forward/Backward).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LS</strong></td>
<td>Move camera X/Z axis (Forward/Back).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LT/RT</strong></td>
<td>Move camera on Y axis (Up/Down).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dpad Left/Right</strong></td>
<td>Adjust roll of camera.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dpad Up/Down</strong></td>
<td>Adjust FOV of camera.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Left Stick (LS) + LB</strong></td>
<td>Save camera position.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Left Stick (LS) + RB</strong></td>
<td>Load camera position.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>A</strong></td>
<td>Increase camera speed.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<div class="clear"></div>

<h4>NOTE: This build is made for a 1GB XDK. However it can and will run perfectly fine on a 512MB XDK..</h4>
</body>
</html>

==Acknowledgments==
A big thank you to [https://hiddenpalace.org/Heavy_Smoker Heavy Smoker] for providing a dump of his HDD to be able to find these goodies!
Thanks to [https://hiddenpalace.org/Chr0m3_x_MoDz Chr0m3 x MoDz] for helping with data recovery, fixing the build and getting it to run and writing this wiki page.
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