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Hello World! I've been reporting on Sony PlayStation hacking news since 2000 and started PSXHAX in 2014 to cover PlayStation (PSX), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation Portable (PSP), PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), PlayStation TV (PS TV) and next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) platforms along with anything else of interest.
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PS3 System Software 4.90 Update Live, Don't Update Your Firmware!
Previously Sony updated the PlayStation 3 System Software to include Blu-Ray Disc Encryption Keys for New Movies (Advanced Access Content System (AACS)) as well as enhanced PlayStation Network Account Protection, with today's PS3 Firmware / System Software 4.90 Update 'improving system performance' once again according to the official changelog: 
PS3 System Software Update 4.90
An update to the PlayStation 3 system software was released on 28/02/23.
In order to download the update, you need a minimum 200MB of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
Always update your PS3 system to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you can enjoy additional features, improved usability, and enhanced security.
PS3 System Software Features
Version 4.90
As always, it's NEVER a wise idea to update PlayStation Firmware in order to make use of such things as PS3 Custom Firmware (CFW), downgrading...
PS3 System Software Update 4.90
An update to the PlayStation 3 system software was released on 28/02/23.
In order to download the update, you need a minimum 200MB of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
Always update your PS3 system to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you can enjoy additional features, improved usability, and enhanced security.
PS3 System Software Features
Version 4.90
- This system software update improves system performance.
As always, it's NEVER a wise idea to update PlayStation Firmware in order to make use of such things as PS3 Custom Firmware (CFW), downgrading...
New RetroArch Cores, More Emulator Features for PS4 & PS5 Scene
Proceeding his previous RetroArch PS2 Emulators Pack for use with the Mast1c0re PS2 Exploit comes some additional RetroArch Emulator cores compiled via @Markus95 (aka @Kus00095) on Twitter bringing more features to retrogaming enthusiasts in both the PS4Scene and PS5Scene. 
Download: Retroarch_PS2_v1.1.rar (47.45 MB - includes Atari800_PS2_Atari.iso, Doom_collections.iso, Gambatte_PS2_GameBoy_GBColor.iso, Handy_PS2_Lynx.iso, MednafenWswam_PS2_Wonderswam.iso, PicoDrive_PS2_Megadrive.iso, QuickNes_PS2_NintendoNes.iso, Race_PS2_NeoGeoPocket_NGPColor.iso, SmsPlus_PS2_MasterSystem_GameGear.iso and Snes9x2002_PS2_SNES.iso)
Also below is a video guide from Markus95^^'s YouTube Channel covering how to create PS2 ISOs with ROMs (in French, enable Subtitles and Auto-Generate in English) with further details from Logic-Sunrise.com roughly translated: [PS5] New RetroArch Cores on PlayStation 5
Here is a new pack of Retroarch PS2 emulators compatible with the PS4 and PS5 Mast1c0re hack.
This pack contains 10 CORES including 4 new ones, all in version 1.14 bringing a lot of new features compared to the previous pack, such as the launch of your roms in .ZIP format, but that's not all...
Indeed, you can now access the Pause menu (Quick menu) by pressing and holding the touchpad on the start side for 2 seconds. This will allow you to change the settings of the cores live, the resolution, the...
Download: Retroarch_PS2_v1.1.rar (47.45 MB - includes Atari800_PS2_Atari.iso, Doom_collections.iso, Gambatte_PS2_GameBoy_GBColor.iso, Handy_PS2_Lynx.iso, MednafenWswam_PS2_Wonderswam.iso, PicoDrive_PS2_Megadrive.iso, QuickNes_PS2_NintendoNes.iso, Race_PS2_NeoGeoPocket_NGPColor.iso, SmsPlus_PS2_MasterSystem_GameGear.iso and Snes9x2002_PS2_SNES.iso)
Also below is a video guide from Markus95^^'s YouTube Channel covering how to create PS2 ISOs with ROMs (in French, enable Subtitles and Auto-Generate in English) with further details from Logic-Sunrise.com roughly translated: [PS5] New RetroArch Cores on PlayStation 5
Here is a new pack of Retroarch PS2 emulators compatible with the PS4 and PS5 Mast1c0re hack.
This pack contains 10 CORES including 4 new ones, all in version 1.14 bringing a lot of new features compared to the previous pack, such as the launch of your roms in .ZIP format, but that's not all...
Indeed, you can now access the Pause menu (Quick menu) by pressing and holding the touchpad on the start side for 2 seconds. This will allow you to change the settings of the cores live, the resolution, the...
Latest Backported PS4 PKG Games Released in PlayStation 4 Scene
Following the Atomic Heart PS4 Developer Trainer / Debug Mission Menu by @DEv ShOoTz (aka DEv_ShOoTz on Twitter) comes a backported Like a Dragon: Ishin! Deluxe Edition v1.01 PS4 PKG with PS4 DLC Pack, a Wanted: Dead v1.00 PS4 PKG and a Raiden IV x Mikado Remix v1.00 PS4 PKG by @CyB1K (aka Cyberpt1000) with help from @Archi55 alongside a backported Train Sim World 3 v1.27 PS4 PKG with PS4 DLC Pack by @opoisso893 (aka backport893) with help from @golemnight for those in the PS4Scene to enjoy on PlayStation 4 Jailbroken consoles. 
Those interested in supporting these ongoing PS4 DLC endeavors by @Archi55 can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or for PS4 Game Backporting by sending backport893 and Cyberpt1000 a DM on Twitter for their current donation options. 
Here are the related Tweets and file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide):
CUSA32174
[CUSA32174] Like a Dragon: Ishin! Deluxe Edition Update v1.01 Fully Backported
Base:
Those interested in supporting these ongoing PS4 DLC endeavors by @Archi55 can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or for PS4 Game Backporting by sending backport893 and Cyberpt1000 a DM on Twitter for their current donation options. Here are the related Tweets and file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide):
CUSA32174[CUSA32174] Like a Dragon: Ishin! Deluxe Edition Update v1.01 Fully Backported
Base:
- EP0177-CUSA32174_00-ISHIN00000000000-A0100-V0100-CyB1K.pkg (26.40 GB)
- EP0177-CUSA32174_00-ISHIN00000000000-A0101-V0100-CyB1K.pkg (26.51 GB)
- Like.a.Dragon.Ishin.CUSA32174.DLC.PS4-Arczi-CyB1K.rar (8.31 MB)
- ...
Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx v1.03 Backported PS4 Fake PKG (FPKG)
Recently PS4 FPKG Game Backporter @CyB1K (aka Cyberpt1000) updated his The Callisto Protocol release with a PROPER v1.12 PS4 PKG including fixed textures now alongside a Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx v1.03 PS4 PKG backported by @opoisso893 (aka backport893) with help from @golemnight to try out on Jailbroken PlayStation 4 consoles in the PS4Scene. 
Those interested in supporting these ongoing PS4 Game Backporting endeavors can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by sending backport893 and Cyberpt1000 a DM on Twitter for their current donation options. 
Below are the file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and related Tweets:
CUSA29735
Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx - CUSA29735 v1.00 [9.00]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893/@golemnight
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
Those interested in supporting these ongoing PS4 Game Backporting endeavors can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by sending backport893 and Cyberpt1000 a DM on Twitter for their current donation options. Below are the file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and related Tweets:
CUSA29735Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx - CUSA29735 v1.00 [9.00]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893/@golemnight
- Miraculous.Rise.of.the.Sphinx_CUSA29735_v1.00_[9.00]_OPOISSO893.rar (3.16 GB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- Miraculous.Rise.of.the.Sphinx_CUSA29735_v1.03_[9.00]_OPOISSO893.rar (1.97 GB)
Next PlayStation State of Play on February 23, PS VR2 Reveals & More!
Since the previous event last fall, Sony announced their next PlayStation State of Play will be later today: Thursday, February 23rd at 4:00pm (ET) featuring updates from third-party partners, including PS VR2 reveals and an in-depth look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. 
Below are the complete details from SIE Content Communications Senior Manager Brett Elston to quote:
State of Play returns with its first show of 2023! Get ready for new looks at some anticipated games from our third-party partners, as well as a first glimpse at five PlayStation VR2 games set to arrive later this year.
Then, settle in for more than 15 minutes of all-new gameplay details and updates on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the next game from Rocksteady Studios.
It all begins this Thursday at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm GMT / 10pm CET on Twitch and YouTube.
UFO Robot Grendizer The Feast of the Wolves Reveal PS5 Trailer
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator Launch PS5 Trailer
Blood Bowl 3 Launch PS5 Trailer
The Caligula Effect: Overdose Announcement PS5 Trailer
Planet Cube: Edge Launch PS5 Trailer
Arcade Paradise Coin-Op Pack 2 Launch PS5 Trailer
Way of the Hunter Aurora Shores DLC Release PS5 Trailer
The Last Spell Release Date PS5 Trailer
Battlefield 2042 Season 4: Eleventh Hour Battle Pass PS5 Trailer
Rain World: Downpour Coming Soon PS5 Trailer
Asterigos DLC Launch PS5 Trailer
The Foglands Announcement PS VR2 Trailer
...
Below are the complete details from SIE Content Communications Senior Manager Brett Elston to quote:
State of Play returns with its first show of 2023! Get ready for new looks at some anticipated games from our third-party partners, as well as a first glimpse at five PlayStation VR2 games set to arrive later this year.
Then, settle in for more than 15 minutes of all-new gameplay details and updates on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the next game from Rocksteady Studios.
It all begins this Thursday at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm GMT / 10pm CET on Twitch and YouTube.
UFO Robot Grendizer The Feast of the Wolves Reveal PS5 Trailer
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator Launch PS5 Trailer
Blood Bowl 3 Launch PS5 Trailer
The Caligula Effect: Overdose Announcement PS5 Trailer
Planet Cube: Edge Launch PS5 Trailer
Arcade Paradise Coin-Op Pack 2 Launch PS5 Trailer
Way of the Hunter Aurora Shores DLC Release PS5 Trailer
The Last Spell Release Date PS5 Trailer
Battlefield 2042 Season 4: Eleventh Hour Battle Pass PS5 Trailer
Rain World: Downpour Coming Soon PS5 Trailer
Asterigos DLC Launch PS5 Trailer
The Foglands Announcement PS VR2 Trailer
...