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Hot on the heels of the PSVRFramework / PSVRToolbox, LibOrbis and OpenOrbis come updates to the Orbis ELF repository by RPCS4 and OpenPSVR by alatnet.

Download: orbis-elf-master.zip / GIT / OpenPSVR-master.zip / GIT

According to the documentation, Orbis ELF is a library for loading ELF for Orbis OS while OpenPSVR is an open source Open VR driver for the PlayStation VR virtual reality device.

From the README.md, to quote: OpenPSVR Build Requirements

Windows

• Visual Studio

Linux

• CMake

Building OpenPSVR

Windows

3rd Party libraries should be automatically downloaded into the 3rdParty folder via git submodule support. Make sure that libusb is built and symlinked (prefered) or copied into the 3rdParty folder of libpsvr. Also make sure that libpsvr is build after libusb is symlinked/copied and built.

1. Open the OpenPSVR.sln file in Visual Studio.
2. Modify the paths macro in the property manager (View > Property Manager [towards the bottom]{VS2017}).
3. Batch build both the win32/x86 and x64 versions if you are running the driver on a 64 bit system, otherwise just build the win32/x86 version.
4. The driver should automatically install itself in the steam vr driver folder if you modified the path macros.
5. If you do not want it to automatically install, delete the command line in the project property's post-build event.

Linux

Note: this is still a WIP as some Win32 specific parts need a linux equivalent coded. e.g. stricmp vs strcasecmp etc..

1. Clone repo
2. Initialise git submodules git submodule update --init
3. Generate make files generate.sh
4. Build driver build.sh

Installation

Windows

If you are building the driver from the...

We've covered How to Create Emulated PS2 PS4 Packages with a Github Repository of custom configuration files for the PS2 emulator used in PS4 by kozarovv, and today Sony announced that their PlayStation Now online digital service is also getting PS2 classics with PlayStation 2 games including Hot Shots Tennis and Ape Escape 2 joining the PS Now library.

Here's the scoop straight from PlayStation Now Senior Marketing Manager Brian Dunn, to quote:

This month, I’m excited to announce the first batch of classic PlayStation 2 games arriving in PS Now, adding to the ever-expanding library of nearly 650 games. Re-live iconic PS2 games like Ape Escape 2, Dark Cloud 2, Hot Shots Tennis, and more!

These PS2 games are part of the lineup of classic PS2 games that have been ported for play on PS4 and are currently available at PS Store for download, running in HD and with PS Trophy support. We’ve also got the acclaimed indie hit Limbo, the classic SNK 2D side-scroller Metal Slug 3, and other fantastic games for you to try out this month.

Here are all the new games available to stream on PS4 and PC starting today:

• Ape Escape 2
• Dark Cloud 2
• Hot Shots Tennis
• Limbo
• Metal Slug 3
• Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
• Sine Mora EX
• Siren
• The Last Blade 2

PS3 → PS4 upgrades:

• Blazblue Chrono Phantasma Extend

If you haven’t tried PlayStation Now yet, check out the seven-day free trial for PS4 and PC to experience the streaming service today. PS Now provides unlimited on-demand access to a growing library of over 600 games, with new games added every month, and no game downloads required.

PS4 save data in PS Now is also compatible with PS Plus cloud saves, so you can upload/download save files to and from your own console.

One of the most topical PlayStation 4 titles recently is Fortnite, and today Epic Games unveiled the Season 4 PS4 Announce Trailer video and details below!

To quote from Marketing Coordinator Skyler Laston-Gaeta on the Fortnite Season 4 deets:

I'm excited to announce that Season 4 will start off with a BANG. For starters: The comet has crashed! Many in-game locations have transformed in dramatic ways after its impact. Starting today, you can jump in and witness the aftermath while you level up your Battle Pass and earn all-new loot.

Get in game and discover your favorite landing spot has changed or explore new locations all around the map.

Hop Rocks

The comet has left a scar on the island, including massive craters. Look closely – you may find glowing stones lying around. Consume them and you’ll lift off with low gravity. As you float through the air, you’ll gain an all-new vantage on the battlefield.

Get Started

Week 1 Challenges are available starting today! Can you complete them all?

• Deal damage with Sniper Rifles to opponents
• Search Chests in Haunted Hills
• Use a Port-a-Fort
• Search F-O-R-T-N-I-T-E Letters
• Follow the treasure map found in Tomato Town
• Pistol Eliminations
• Eliminate opponents in Flush Factory

That's just a taste of what’s in store for Season 4 of Fortnite! We’ll have more to share in the days ahead.

Proceeding the PS4 Games Minimum Firmware Lists, List of PS4 Game Updates Requiring 4.55 or Lower and recent KiiWii SELF HOST INDEX V4.5 update, today @DEFAULTDNB let us know they're seeking data from testers for the CUSA Detector Beta which aims to detect PS4 games with 4.55 base versions and below.

Download: CUSA_Test_4.zip (3 MB)

Spoiler: Legacy Versions

To quote from KiiWii on the release: CUSA DETECTOR is a (windows only) app I threw together to help quickly identify games with BASE versions <=4.55. It is also part of a larger toolbox I have been working on, but I have separated it out as a standalone app for simple testing.

The method I am using is pretty accurate: I think, but I need to be sure. I have referenced octolus, orbismodding, sceparty, and psdevwiki for my current method.

Simply enter the NP TITLE ID of the DISC or PKG you have and get a result instantly. RED for not 4.55 compatible, GREEN for 4.55 compatible.

This app took <10 mins to devise and set up, so I expect there to be a lot of exceptions and bugs, hence why I need testers.

Please report like this or similar: GAME NAME / CUSAXXXXX / FW VERSION (or <> 4.55)

Examples:

Crash N Sane / CUSA07402 / 4.55
SONIC MANIA / CUSA07023 / >4.55
FRIDAY 13TH / CUSA06846 / >4.55
GOW / CUSA07408 / 5.05
GOW / CUSA07412 / 5.05
GOW / CUSA07410 / 5.05
GOW / CUSA07435 / 5.05

Leeful, godreborn, leonmagnus99, peteruk, mech, Roflcopter574, tommaloney, LuigiXL and anyone who can please participate and contribute. Thanks all in advance!

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Following the PSN API PHP Wrapper updates, mgp25 shared an independent and unofficial PlayStation Network API Python Wrapper called PSN API for coders and developers to utilize in their projects.

Download: psn-api-master.zip / GIT

From the README.md file: PSN API

This is a python wrapper for the PSN API.

Read the wiki and previous issues before opening a new one! Maybe your issue is already answered.

Do you like this project? Support it by donating

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How to get refresh token

Sony is using reCaptcha now. There is no way to do this authentication via the Script at this time. So we have worked around the authentication issue by doing the following.

1. From the PSN Website or App or Console Enable 2 Step Verification

2. Go to https://www.bungie.net/en/User/SignIn/Psnid?code=000000 Enter your credentials, Solve the reCaptcha, and when you get the ENTER Verification Code screen take a look at the URL in your browser. Collect the following ID: ticket_uuid=b7aeb485-xxxx-4ec2-zzzz-0f23bcee5bc5&layout_type=...... DO NOT ENTER THE VERIFICATION CODE

3. From the API
4. Save the refresh and npsso values from the output

5. From now on you can authenticate (Refresh your tokens) instead of re-authenticating every time.

Like this:
Note: Check obtain_tokens.py

Features

• Login to PSN
• Get user information
• View and manage your friends list
• Manage and...