Hardware hackers claim PS3 crack!

A group of hardware hackers claim they are about to release the first product to allow gamers to play homemade and pirated games on the PlayStation 3.

The PS3 is the only games console that has not been hacked, despite being on the market for more than three years.

Now a group called PSJailbreak says it will release a USB dongle containing software that allows users to save games to the console's hard drive.

Sony, the maker of the PS3, declined to comment.

PSJailbreak has also not responded to interview requests by BBC News.

However, a distributor for the dongle said that he had tested it and would start selling the device "in the next two weeks".

"We are in contact with a person in Malaysia but don't know where the manufacturer is," he told the BBC.

Source: BBC

A group of hardware hackers claim they are about to release the first product to allow gamers to play homemade and pirated games on the PlayStation 3.

The PS3 is the only games console that has not been hacked, despite being on the market for more than three years.

Now a group called PSJailbreak says it will release a USB dongle containing software that allows users to save games to the console's hard drive.

Sony, the maker of the PS3, declined to comment.

PSJailbreak has also not responded to interview requests by BBC News.

However, a distributor for the dongle said that he had tested it and would start selling the device "in the next two weeks".

"We are in contact with a person in Malaysia but don't know where the manufacturer is," he told the BBC.

Source: BBC

danishkhan

inb4lock to say the dongle will go on sale november 10th at the price of 130 euros (don't know what the price will be in dollars)

[QUOTE="danishkhan"]

A group of hardware hackers claim they are about to release the first product to allow gamers to play homemade and pirated games on the PlayStation 3.

The PS3 is the only games console that has not been hacked, despite being on the market for more than three years.

Now a group called PSJailbreak says it will release a USB dongle containing software that allows users to save games to the console's hard drive.

Sony, the maker of the PS3, declined to comment.

PSJailbreak has also not responded to interview requests by BBC News.

However, a distributor for the dongle said that he had tested it and would start selling the device "in the next two weeks".

"We are in contact with a person in Malaysia but don't know where the manufacturer is," he told the BBC.

Source: BBC

loadedboon

inb4lock to say the dongle will go on sale november 10th at the price of 130 euros (don't know what the price will be in dollars)

$160.909 according to xe currency.

Sony can patch it out by removeing USB boot funtions and change servicing methods

Sony can patch it out by removeing USB boot funtions and change servicing methods

ShadowriverUB

They just solve that like they do on the PSP with custom firmwares.

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

SakusEnvoy

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

This is USB boot.

Unless the USB hacking tool has its own updates, it wont last.

But yeah, the PS3 has been hacked before, this is probably the easiest method by far though.

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

loadedboon

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

Lousy pirates.

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

SakusEnvoy

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

This is USB boot.

Unless the USB hacking tool has its own updates, it wont last.

But yeah, the PS3 has been hacked before, this is probably the easiest method by far though.

Shirokishi_

Bout time, free games for meeeeeeee

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

loadedboon

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/force-unleashed-2-canceled-on-psp/

http://www.destructoid.com/pixeljunk-pres-pondering-psp-piracy-152495.phtml

Developers won't make games where they not make much profit

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

This is USB boot.

Unless the USB hacking tool has its own updates, it wont last.

But yeah, the PS3 has been hacked before, this is probably the easiest method by far though.

Crystal-Rush

Sony may have a problem then.

They better start tackling this now.

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

This is USB boot.

Unless the USB hacking tool has its own updates, it wont last.

But yeah, the PS3 has been hacked before, this is probably the easiest method by far though.

Crystal-Rush

It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

It's legit.

Its a copy of what Sony uses when PS3s are bricked, you can run the console as a dev unit, and upgrade / downgrade firmware.

It's pretty much a master key.

and you can buy it.

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

They must be so very proud of themselves. I wish I could send them my thanks for helping to destroy the video game industry; but obviously there's a legitimate use, after all, PS3 homebrew, how exciting?... if it weren't for them we'd still have Linux right now.

ShadowriverUB

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/force-unleashed-2-canceled-on-psp/

http://www.destructoid.com/pixeljunk-pres-pondering-psp-piracy-152495.phtml

Developers won't make games where they not make much profit

Hmmmm so that means they still make enough profit on the pc despide the piracy? Which console fanboys like others to believe otherwise.

Sony can patch it out by removeing USB boot funtions and change servicing methods

ShadowriverUB

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

You do know piracy has been around since there were games right? And the games industry is doing better then ever before so moot point.

loadedboon

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"] Piracy is a cancer to the video game industry. Growth occurs despite piracy, but that doesn't make it any less of a threat and that doesn't mean it's not a negative force. I don't really want to get into one of these arguments, the vast majority of PC and PSP developers feel that their software sales would have been at least *to some degree* higher without piracy (I am not saying every pirated copy is a lost sale, only that at least some sales are lost due to pirated copies). The vast majority of video game developers, hardware manufacturers and distributors will say that intellectual property protection is their number one concern. That's all I have to say on the topic...

SaltyMeatballs

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

:lol: you really believe that? You really think the majority of people choose to pay $60 for a 8-10 hour game when they can have it for free? Like I said when it's the PC, Nintendo or Sony then it's rampant for the fanboys. But when it's about the 360 it magically dissapears :lol:

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"][QUOTE="loadedboon"]

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

loadedboon

:lol: you really believe that? You really think the majority of people choose to pay $60 for a 8-10 hour game when they can have it for free? Like I said when it's the PC, Nintendo or Sony then it's rampant for the fanboys. But when it's about the 360 it magically dissapears :lol:

I buy all my games, i must confess. Being a PC gamer i like to take pride in it ;p

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]

Sony can patch it out by removeing USB boot funtions and change servicing methods

skrat_01

How?

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It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"][QUOTE="loadedboon"]

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

loadedboon

:lol: you really believe that? You really think the majority of people choose to pay $60 for a 8-10 hour game when they can have it for free? Like I said when it's the PC, Nintendo or Sony then it's rampant for the fanboys. But when it's about the 360 it magically dissapears :lol:

[QUOTE="Crystal-Rush"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

This is USB boot.

Unless the USB hacking tool has its own updates, it wont last.

But yeah, the PS3 has been hacked before, this is probably the easiest method by far though.

ShadowriverUB

It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

You cant delete the installed games from the mod so Sony can run security tests and ban your console when they find those games

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"] Rampant is a bit of a strong word in this case. BUt yeah, quite weird how 360 has been hacked for a long time, yet most multiplat sales are better. If piracy was so bad that wouldn't be the case.edinsftw

:lol: you really believe that? You really think the majority of people choose to pay $60 for a 8-10 hour game when they can have it for free? Like I said when it's the PC, Nintendo or Sony then it's rampant for the fanboys. But when it's about the 360 it magically dissapears :lol:

I buy all my games, i must confess. Being a PC gamer i like to take pride in it ;p

I also buy my games for the PC and PS3 because i want to support the developers. But people have to stop claiming that piracy is rampant on all systems except the 360.

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]

[QUOTE="Crystal-Rush"]the USB's firmware can be updated.Crystal-Rush

It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

But Sony have something more, firmware source code

[QUOTE="loadedboon"]

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"] Piracy is a cancer to the video game industry. Growth occurs despite piracy, but that doesn't make it any less of a threat and that doesn't mean it's not a negative force. I don't really want to get into one of these arguments, the vast majority of PC and PSP developers feel that their software sales would have been at least *to some degree* higher without piracy (I am not saying every pirated copy is a lost sale, only that at least some sales are lost due to pirated copies). The vast majority of video game developers, hardware manufacturers and distributors will say that intellectual property protection is their number one concern. That's all I have to say on the topic...

SaltyMeatballs

How about piracy on the 360? Or does that magically dissapear since it's rampant.

(My own personal theory is also that a large number of people bought a PS3 solely to play exclusives, or even mainly to acquire a Blu-ray player. Even here on cowspot, most people say they prefer to pickup multiplats on their 360s).

not interested because you see, i'm not a dirty thief...

not interested because you see, i'm not a dirty thief...

Riverwolf007

Plus its an easy console ban for sony

[QUOTE="skrat_01"][QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]

Sony can patch it out by removeing USB boot funtions and change servicing methods

ShadowriverUB

How?

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And as always last post of the page is unreadable

It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

[QUOTE="Crystal-Rush"][QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]

It's not that easy, technicly this USB it's not even a hack, it's a key leak from Sony services allowing PS3 to run in debug mode, they just need to change things working and that USB is practicly useless after firmware update.

ShadowriverUB

But Sony have something more, firmware source code

not interested because you see, i'm not a dirty thief...

Riverwolf007

Unhackable...there is no such thing.ToScA-

The ps3 has been doing it for (almost) 4 years, plus this is hardly a stealthy hack. Sony can find it easily.

[QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"]

[QUOTE="Crystal-Rush"]Like someone mentioned on here, This hack uses the same circumvention method Sony and other developers use for debugging and other system changes. If this hack is on the same level then it will be a pain for Sony to patch out. skrat_01

But Sony have something more, firmware source code

Or change the method, outside USB

[QUOTE="ToScA-"]Unhackable...there is no such thing.DroidPhysX

The ps3 has been doing it for (almost) 4 years, plus this is hardly a stealthy hack. Sony can find it easily.

Pirates are as pathetic as their logic.

They have prevented the PSP from reaching it's potential. And caused a generation of DRM on the PC while people try to solve that issue.

You can bet Sony will throw as much security at the PSP 2 as possible.

I doubt this thing will be able to sell legally with the R4DS precedent in the UK. Basically says you can't sell a device that is capable of circumventing inbuilt security.

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

not interested because you see, i'm not a dirty thief...

DroidPhysX

Plus its an easy console ban for sony

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

not interested because you see, i'm not a dirty thief...

i5750at4Ghz

There is simply no reason hackers should have been trying to do this from the very start; they did it solely for their own pride even though it could accomplish nothing other than to damage the system and encourage piracy.

[QUOTE="ToScA-"]Unhackable...there is no such thing.DroidPhysX

The ps3 has been doing it for (almost) 4 years, plus this is hardly a stealthy hack. Sony can find it easily.

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

[QUOTE="ToScA-"]Unhackable...there is no such thing.ToScA-

The ps3 has been doing it for (almost) 4 years, plus this is hardly a stealthy hack. Sony can find it easily.