ShadowRunner
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Technological discussion on PS3 security and crack.*
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Except on Windows you have some protection from the OS and plenty of tools to protect you besides that and help you getting back up and running. And worst case scenario, reinstall. On the PS3 your screwed.
Besides, most Homebrew stuff is shady to begin with, at least until they free themselves from the SDK
Just gotta be smart. Never be the first to try something and allways make sure what you get has been tested and confirmed by others. I've seen enough ps3s and xbox 360s brick themselves that I don't believe for a second that a hacked ps3 is more pronned to being bricked.
Heh, I was merely pointing user stupidity, not platform A vs B.
Some people seem to be working on an SDK alternative already. It will take a while to get there, though. Had all this happened 3 years ago I would have been very excited about playing with Cell + RSX. At this point not so much, not enough to even bother trying the hack.
Still, I'm looking forward to seeing the so wanted XBMC port to the PS3.
I know zero about the 360 hack, but from what i understand it´s pretty easy to brick the hacked the PS3, and there is afaik, no way back. Don´t know how it works with the 360, don´t even know how the hack works
I know zero about the 360 hack, but from what i understand it´s pretty easy to brick the hacked the PS3, and there is afaik, no way back. Don´t know how it works with the 360, don´t even know how the hack works
I wonder if this would help those bricked ps3's:
"French site PS3GEN has reported that PS3 Developer RichDevX, is working on a payload, to get the PS3 into Service Mode,here is a translated quote from the source:
As shown in this first image, we can see the red box on the XMB showing that the console actually went into service mode. In this mode, it is possible to run specific software, including one allowing the domwgrade (the opposite of update, ie back to a previous firmware). Who says so says downgrade opportunity to go 3.15 for the benefit of new and more otheros hack with PSGroove.
Payload through this, it is also possible to run each time you start the console, loading a file. Self from a USB key as explained above. This could allow the hack using only one time a dongle or other, then your USB stick could complete the task alone. Advances in the underground world push the limits even further, watch this."
source: http://www.ps3hax.net/2010/09/richdevx-service-mode/
about the fake PSP jailbreak bricking PS3. it seem that The ps3 can be revived by using the recovery menu, to flash to the same firmware version using the official file from sony. (according to posts on psx-scene).
corduroygt
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New EG article says Medal Of Honor does not work with the PSJailbreak:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-moh-blocks-psjailbreak-blog-entry
I think Richard meant 3.42 instead of 3.2 though in the article.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-moh-blocks-psjailbreak-blog-entry
I think Richard meant 3.42 instead of 3.2 though in the article.
i heard that some backup managers already bypass the check for moh, any truth to that?
One person claimed to have found a work-around for Medal of Honor, until he realized he was messing around with the 2007 Medal of Honor. That news got around a bit before he posted his apology.
And in other news, apparently someone leaked most of Sony's 3.41 SDK. One of the homebrew devs that helped leaked it was most interested in dynamic themes, so there's probably nothing earth-shattering in it. Still, it's not a good sign for Sony's ability to keep a lid on things.
NathansFortune
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Well SDK 341 had already leaked, this is just the final stage of leaking to the public. I wouldn't read too much into it though, if SDK 350 leaks then serious questions need to be asked about SCE's security net.
Nifty!
About the 3.42 games not working..
http://psgroove.com/?p=1631
I find the text in that article very optimistic, since it would in principle require a new hack of the 3.42 firmware in order to get anything decrypted? And the extra layer of USB protection kind of rules out the only known vector..
About the 3.42 games not working..
http://psgroove.com/?p=1631
I find the text in that article very optimistic, since it would in principle require a new hack of the 3.42 firmware in order to get anything decrypted? And the extra layer of USB protection kind of rules out the only known vector..
Well it doesn't necessarily need to hack the new firmware. As long as they can get the keys they don't care whether it's through brute forcing it or hacking or a leak. But yes it means 3.41 is not likely to play newer games for some time and they can make it even harder by adding new keys with every successive firmware that each game made after such date uses.
upnorthsox
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And of course you still have to decrypt a key which is no small order in itself, and that may be per title.
This is the tech discussion thread. Conspiracy theories belong elsewhere.
Theres also the question of what do they gain from leaking it?
The first Jailbreak got reversed in a few days, theres not to much opportunity for getting filthy rich.
This leaves pissing of Sony and placing yourself in the gun sight of a horde of lawyers.
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