The PS3 is quickly becoming quite the formidable emulation machine, as developer Robo Hobo has released a port of Mednafen, a multi-system emulator that emulates a wide range of retro gaming platforms from years gone by, including NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Master System, and Game Gear. Yeah, that’s a mouthful. To top it off, […]

Marcan of Team Twiizers fame has delivered on his promise to deliver a fully-functional, open-source Linux solution for those on firmware 3.41. Bare in mind, it’s still in the preliminary stages, meaning it’s not quite ready for the average end-user yet. The implementation calls for a programmable USB device capable of storing at least 40KB or so to house the loader. Devices like the […]

An insider close to Sony is chalking up the recent delay of Gran Turismo 5 to the recent PS3 hack that has made waves over the last few months, pinning blame on a last-minute SDK switchover. This comes following yesterday’s revelation that GT5 would miss its November 2 release. A source on the Blu-ray.com forums suggests that looming fears over […]

It was inevitable: according to user “lineX7” over at the PSX-Scene forums, the PS3 version of Medal of Honor requires firmware 3.42 to play. This, of course, is the same firmware that renders all forms of the PSJailbreak hack inoperable. Given how quick the 3.42 update itself was released to prevent those with jailbroken units from accessing PSN resources, Sony’s swift response comes […]

TI-Calc whiz Brandon Wilson made waves in the PS3 homebrew scene for the initial release of his adaptation of the PSGroove codebase for TI-84+ and TI-84+ Silver Edition calculators. He’s now expanded on that concept, adding a few nifty features that enhance usability into the mix. With version 0.5, users can now opt to install a “hook,” allowing the USB-activated […]

In Sony’s ongoing legal crackdown against PSJailbreak and related devices, the company has filed a second round of court orders that target several retailers of the USB dongle, including those selling variations or “clones” of it, such as PS3Break. Specifically, SCEA points out that these devices circumvent the PS3’s TPMs (short for trusted platform module) under the DMCA.

Here’s good news for Linux faithful: homebrew developer KaKaRoTo, the original author behind PSFreedom, has incorporated support for earlier PS3 firmware revisions — specifically 3.01 and 3.15. What’s the advantage, you ask? Well, it means those who have been reluctant to take the update plunge following Sony’s controversial removal of OtherOS in 3.21 can now jailbreak their PS3. Previously, the payload […]

Courtesy of Team GEN, the latest in an onslaught of emulators for PS3 is a port of Yabause, which emulates the multi-core powerhouse that is the Sega Saturn. Although short lived, it had its fair share of classics — most notably NiGHTS and Panzer Dragoon. As far as emulation goes, don’t expect miracles in the speed or compatibility department: it’s […]

The blackb0x crew has come to the rescue with a much-needed alternative to the previously released FTP server for PS3. blackb0x’s take features threading support for fast, simultaneous file transfers across a LAN or WiFi connection. Unlike CJPC’s (admittedly) buggy equivalent, it is crash-free and does not lock up or sporadically drop connection between network transfers, a plus in our book! Installation and […]

You knew it was bound to happen eventually: emulators running under GameOS. Developer eiz has cooked up a rough port of SNES9X for the PS3. According to the release notes, it currently lacks the usual trimmings, such as save state support and a user interface. Here’s a snip from the included readme: * Lots of snes9x features are not supported […]

Progress is being made at an amazing pace in the PS3 scene! Developer JaiCraB has released a USB firmware loader application that can load an ENTIRE firmware direct from USB. Reminds us of the good ‘ol DevHook days back on PSP. As a result, this allows users to modify firmware resource files such as RCOs without any risk of bricking […]

Bad news if you’ve been holding out for a PSP port of PSGroove or its variants (PSFreedom, PSJailbreak). A group of Spanish developers that have been hammering away at a promising port for weeks now have conceded that it is a feat deemed too difficult, if not borderline impossible, as detailed on the official project page. Here’s a translated snip: […]

In Sony’s continuing jaunt to crack down on sales of the PSJailbreak device, word has emerged that retailers in Russia and Hong Kong are now prohibited from selling the USB dongle. A rough translation of a document obtained by a Russian site notes that any exchange of the device is deemed illegal. Even simply using the device is considered an […]

Now this is groovy — homebrew developer Aaron Lindsay has forked the PSGroove codebase, introducing a new “Apploader’ payload. In essence, what this does is allow users to run PS3 homebrew in extracted PKG format under a common “PS3_GAME” folder. For instance, you can create subdirectories inside of “PS3_GAME” that correspond to each application, copy over the extracted files in […]

Update #2: BrandonW has rolled out v0.02.0001 of his TI-84+ based port, touting “improved compatibility with homebrew applications.” Update: As promised, BrandonW has released his TI-84+ port of PSGroove. Additionally, the developer has written up a handy FAQ on his site for the inevitable flood of questions that will come. These ports of the now-infamous USB-hub emulating PS3 exploit are […]

Developer ooPo just tweeted that he has released a toolchain for opensource homebrew development on the PS3. This is what homebrew fans have been patiently waiting for since the release the console was “jailbroken”. Hopefully this is the first step of the growth of a legitimate PS3 homebrew scene, free from the ghosts of piracy that have been in the […]

Update: We can confirm that all variants of the USB-hub emulating exploit (PSFreedom, PSGroove, PSJailbreak) are no longer functional in firmware 3.42. We’ve just been informed that PS3 firmware 3.42 has hit Network Update. Although Sony usually updates its blog ahead of time with information on new firmware releases, that is not the case this time — presumably as today […]

Update: A lesser-known portable gaming and multimedia device, known as the Dingoo, has also received the porting treatment courtesy of Wii hacking guru Waninkoko. Huzzah! Now the Palm Pre can be used to hack the PS3, too. Developer blake_zero over at PSX-Scene has released an adaptation of KaKaRoTo’s USB hub-emulating PSFreedom exploit, which takes advantage of the same heap overflow […]

Already ridiculously simple, the process of hacking your PS3 just became a little more convenient for owners of Nokia N900 cell phones. Homebrew developer KaKaRoTo today released PSFreedom, which targets the N900. Although similar in functionality to the recently-released PSGroove exploit, the code is entirely original. With the provided shell script executed on your N900, simply turn off your PS3, plug in the […]

True to their word, Mathieulh and the crew have released a open-source implementation of the PS Jailbreak exploit, coined PSGroove. The software is compatible with AT90USB and related microcontrollers. Grab a Teensy USB development board and you’ll be all set. It’s worth noting that the PS Groove code is not a 1:1 copy of PS Jailbreak’s take, as it lacks […]