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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 4.89 Update Live, Don't Update Your Firmware!
Earlier this month we saw PS Home Online 1.86 Running on PS3 4.88 OFW courtesy of PS3 Scene developer @NagatoRevenge at DestinationHo.me, who let us know in PlayStation 3 News today on Twitter that Sony pushed live a PS3 Firmware / System Software 4.89 Update for their entertainment system initially released back in 2006. 
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, homebrew, Webkit exploits, etc.
Download: PS3 Firmware 4.89 (EU) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (US) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (AU/NZ) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (JP) Update
This comes following the previous PS3 OFW revisionalthough the official PlayStation Site hasn't been updated to reflect Sony's latest PlayStation 3 System Software 4.89 Update yet, however, to speculate it may renew the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) encryption key again to support newer Blu-ray movies. 
Update: Below is the official...
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, homebrew, Webkit exploits, etc.Download: PS3 Firmware 4.89 (EU) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (US) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (AU/NZ) Update / PS3 Firmware 4.89 (JP) Update
This comes following the previous PS3 OFW revision
Update: Below is the official...
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (ROS) Seasonal PS4 Modding Guide & Tools
Proceeding the Diablo / Hellfire Source DevilutionX v1.4.0 PS4 Port and Latest PS4 PKGs in the PS4Scene, developer god-jester recently released a D3StudioFork Diablo 3 Save Editor based on the D3Studio / D3ROS Modding Guide by TonicBox alongside a Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (ROS) Seasonal PS4 Modding guide utilizing public tools to edit Seasonal Diablo III: Reaper of Souls saves on PlayStation 4. 
Download: D3StudioFork v4.1 (Latest Version) / GIT
Check out the Diablo III (ROS) Seasonal PS4 Modding Guide from the README.md detailed below, and be sure to drop by Jester.Dev's Diablo Chat Discord Server for related support and updates:
Diablo III (ROS) - Seasonal PS4 Modding
This guide aims to provide concise, accurate instructions to use publicly available homebrew and PC tools to bring edited saves into Season 26 and beyond on PS4 and PS5. I put this all together and abused my first leaderboard on August 11, 2021
In this guide I will show you step-by-step what I did and which tools and information I used.
Contact Me
Download: D3StudioFork v4.1 (Latest Version) / GIT
Check out the Diablo III (ROS) Seasonal PS4 Modding Guide from the README.md detailed below, and be sure to drop by Jester.Dev's Diablo Chat Discord Server for related support and updates:
Diablo III (ROS) - Seasonal PS4 ModdingThis guide aims to provide concise, accurate instructions to use publicly available homebrew and PC tools to bring edited saves into Season 26 and beyond on PS4 and PS5. I put this all together and abused my first leaderboard on August 11, 2021
In this guide I will show you step-by-step what I did and which tools and information I used.
Contact Me
- Discord Server: jester.dev
- My Discord: jester#0001
- PSN: jesterSellsSaves
- Email: [email protected]
- Working Windows PC to run the required tools
- USB drive for copying saves between consoles, with an existing Seasonal save copied to it
- "Console A" -...
Xbox Network Outages Plague Microsoft's DRM and Offline Issues
Similar to Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) Service Status Page, Microsoft also has an official Xbox Live Service Status Page for details on related features and functionality... but according to reports recent network outages have plagued Xbox Digital Rights Management (DRM) resulting in end-users unable to access digital single player games on their 'home' console among the offline issues.
This comes proceeding the Godfall PS5 DRM Concerns, PlayStation 5 Denuvo Anti-Cheat Tech announcement, Microsoft's Xbox Series X DRM Issues, GT7 Internet Connection Requirement for Single Player Mode and Gran Turismo 7 PS4 / PS5 Patch Issues Update.
To quote from DoesItPlay1 via the embedded Tweets below on the adverse affects of these intermittent outages for Xbox gamers:
"Correction needed, This IS a Xbox issue. Activision has DRM “check in” on a offline single player game (outside of Xbox) meanwhile a majority portion of Xbox titles have DRM check in. They absolutely do not have them on PlayStation or SW. Trust us we’ve tested them.
If the PlayStation servers go down tomorrow permanently, every single player game you own will work offline almost permanently (provided console is working and account was linked). There are a tiny subset of titles that will not.
This same principle applies to a PlayStation without a CMOS battery or any form of connectivity. Again, we have rigorously tested numerous titles across all platforms to form the basis of our conclusive tests.
PlayStation and switch don’t have this issue."
Cheers to...
This comes proceeding the Godfall PS5 DRM Concerns, PlayStation 5 Denuvo Anti-Cheat Tech announcement, Microsoft's Xbox Series X DRM Issues, GT7 Internet Connection Requirement for Single Player Mode and Gran Turismo 7 PS4 / PS5 Patch Issues Update.
To quote from DoesItPlay1 via the embedded Tweets below on the adverse affects of these intermittent outages for Xbox gamers:
"Correction needed, This IS a Xbox issue. Activision has DRM “check in” on a offline single player game (outside of Xbox) meanwhile a majority portion of Xbox titles have DRM check in. They absolutely do not have them on PlayStation or SW. Trust us we’ve tested them.
If the PlayStation servers go down tomorrow permanently, every single player game you own will work offline almost permanently (provided console is working and account was linked). There are a tiny subset of titles that will not.
This same principle applies to a PlayStation without a CMOS battery or any form of connectivity. Again, we have rigorously tested numerous titles across all platforms to form the basis of our conclusive tests.
PlayStation and switch don’t have this issue."
Cheers to...
Latest PlayStation 4 Scene PS4 PKG Releases by AUGETY & MOEMOE
Following the PS4 Game Updates to Base PKGs Repacking Guide, previous PS4 FPKGs from DUPLEX, PS4 AIO Batch Script for Games & Updates and PS4 Game Update PKG PSXLink App this month includes releases from PlayStation 4 Scene groups AUGETY and MOEMOE for use with GoldHEN 2.2.2 homebrew enabler on Jailbroken PS4 consoles. 
As always, we'll add related PS4 NFOs and updates to this article as they're available... and those new in the PS4Scene may also want to check out the Downloading PS4 PKG Games Guide for some tips:
As always, we'll add related PS4 NFOs and updates to this article as they're available... and those new in the PS4Scene may also want to check out the Downloading PS4 PKG Games Guide for some tips:- The.Last.of.Us.Remastered.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- The.Last.of.Us.Remastered.MULTi.Update.v1.11.PS4-AUGETY
- OneeChanbara_Origin_PS4-MOEMOE
- OneeChanbara_Origin_Update_v1.03_PS4-MOEMOE
- Battlefield.1.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- Battlefield.1.MULTi.Update.v1.27.PS4-AUGETY
- The.Order.1886.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- The.Order.1886.MULTi.Update.v1.02.PS4-AUGETY
- Saint.Seiya.Soldiers.Soul.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- Saint.Seiya.Soldiers.Soul.MULTi.Update.v1.01.PS4-AUGETY
- Uncharted.The.Nathan.Drake.Collection.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- Uncharted.The.Nathan.Drake.Collection.MULTi.Update.v1.02.PS4-AUGETY
- Uncharted.4.A.Thiefs.End.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY
- Uncharted.4.A.Thiefs.End.MULTi.Update.v1.33.PS4-AUGETY
- DOOM.MULTi.PS4-AUGETY...
New PS5 Gameplay Trailers in the PlayStation 5 Scene
Here's a new round of PS5 gameplay videos this weekend since our previous update showcasing the gruelling action-RPG Thymesia for those in the PlayStation 5 Scene with descriptions from each trailer below.
Redout 2 Release Date PS5 Trailer
Redout 2 is coming May 26th! Get ready to experience the
️ lightning-fast speed, 
stunning futuristic visuals and the 
killer soundtrack.
Thymesia Release Date Announce PS5 Trailer
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known as Corvus.
Thymesia is coming to PlayStation 5 on the 9th August 2022.
Disgaea 6 Complete System PS5 Trailer
How does one defeat a God of Destruction? Great question, dood! In our newest trailer, we cover everything you need to know, including the basics of combat, how the Dark Assembly works, diving into the Item World, and more!
Disgaea 6 Complete comes out on June 28, 2022 for PS5 and PS4!
Trek to Yomi Launch PS5 Trailer
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats.
Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Sifu First Major Content Update
The first Sifu content update is now live! It includes new difficulty settings that will allow players to make the game easier, or even harder!
The update also adds a new outfit feature, an advanced training mode that let players face any enemy in the game along with various quality of life improvements such as a dark mode for the in-game menus, better mouse & keyboard support and improved HUD readability.
Wildcat Gun Machine Launch PS5 Trailer
Wildcat Gun Machine - Out Now on PlayStation!
Wildcat Gun Machine is an explosion roller coaster ride! Enter a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant...
Redout 2 Release Date PS5 Trailer
Redout 2 is coming May 26th! Get ready to experience the
️ lightning-fast speed, stunning futuristic visuals and the killer soundtrack.Thymesia Release Date Announce PS5 Trailer
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known as Corvus.
Thymesia is coming to PlayStation 5 on the 9th August 2022.
Disgaea 6 Complete System PS5 Trailer
How does one defeat a God of Destruction? Great question, dood! In our newest trailer, we cover everything you need to know, including the basics of combat, how the Dark Assembly works, diving into the Item World, and more!
Disgaea 6 Complete comes out on June 28, 2022 for PS5 and PS4!
Trek to Yomi Launch PS5 Trailer
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats.
Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Sifu First Major Content Update
The first Sifu content update is now live! It includes new difficulty settings that will allow players to make the game easier, or even harder!
The update also adds a new outfit feature, an advanced training mode that let players face any enemy in the game along with various quality of life improvements such as a dark mode for the in-game menus, better mouse & keyboard support and improved HUD readability.
Wildcat Gun Machine Launch PS5 Trailer
Wildcat Gun Machine - Out Now on PlayStation!
Wildcat Gun Machine is an explosion roller coaster ride! Enter a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant...