# Hacking the Xbox by Andrew Huang

3 Hacker News commenters recommended Hacking the Xbox by Andrew Huang and 0 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 2 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** Recommended as a readable starting point for reverse engineering electronics, one that takes the fear out of getting started.

## Why people recommend it

- Good starting point for reverse engineering (1 comments): "taught me how to get started on reversing electronics, took the fear out of the process" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47376675))
- Enjoyable, engaging read (1 comments): "Hacking the xbox is a great read" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46458107))
- Seen as the best source (1 comments): "Oh that's the best source I could ask for, thank you!" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47420757))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Applied Cryptography by Bruce Schneier](https://hackerapproved.com/p/applied-cryptography.md): 3 recommend
- [The Car Hacker's Handbook by Craig Smith](https://hackerapproved.com/p/car-hacker-s-handbook.md): 3 recommend
- [Silence on the Wire by Michal Zalewski](https://hackerapproved.com/p/silence-on-the-wire.md): 2 recommend

## Where to get it

- [See price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593270291?tag=hackerapprove-20) (affiliate link)
- [Bookshop.org](https://bookshop.org/a/130825/9781593270292) (affiliate link)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Hacking the Xbox by Andrew Huang", https://hackerapproved.com/p/hacking-the-xbox/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).