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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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TrueAncestor Backup Retailer v2.41 PS3 Update by Jjkkyu Released
Following his last update and recent TABR Usage Tutorial, today PlayStation 3 developer @jjkkyu updated the PS3 homebrew application TrueAncestor Backup Retailer to version 2.30 followed by v2.41 with the changes detailed below. 
Download: TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.30.zip (1.46 MB) / TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.30.zip (Mirror by jjkkyu) / TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.41.zip (1.43 MB) / PSX_Repacker_v2.zip (992 KB)
To quote from his post on the translated changelog: TABR v2.30
1. Fix insert disc issue in converting engine.
2. Add set output path function, now backup can be generated to external drive directly.
3. Add generate LIC.DAT/EDAT function.
4. Rename 'Final Comfirmation' switch to 'Wait before Injection'.
5. Change instructions to user manual.
6. Fix a bug in extracting backup with IDPS.
7. Add splitted files check, not allow to add game backup or folder containing splitted files.
v2.40
1. Add prepared slot function, now users can inject their prepared files directly without copying to workspace.
2. Update ps3xploit to Imn7's modded version, injection works on the latest OFW 4.85.
3. Update user manual.
v2.41
1. Fix a fatal craching issue in adding Game Backups. Sorry for the careless testing.
2. Update user manual.
Download: TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.30.zip (1.46 MB) / TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.30.zip (Mirror by jjkkyu) / TrueAncestor_BACKUP_Retailer_v2.41.zip (1.43 MB) / PSX_Repacker_v2.zip (992 KB)
To quote from his post on the translated changelog: TABR v2.30
1. Fix insert disc issue in converting engine.
2. Add set output path function, now backup can be generated to external drive directly.
3. Add generate LIC.DAT/EDAT function.
4. Rename 'Final Comfirmation' switch to 'Wait before Injection'.
5. Change instructions to user manual.
6. Fix a bug in extracting backup with IDPS.
7. Add splitted files check, not allow to add game backup or folder containing splitted files.
v2.40
1. Add prepared slot function, now users can inject their prepared files directly without copying to workspace.
2. Update ps3xploit to Imn7's modded version, injection works on the latest OFW 4.85.
3. Update user manual.
v2.41
1. Fix a fatal craching issue in adding Game Backups. Sorry for the careless testing.
2. Update user manual.
Star Wars Battlefront II Standard Edition & PS4 Pro Bundles Coming
May the force be with you! Today Sony announced two new PlayStation 4 bundles incoming, namely a Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Pro bundle arriving this November 14th or a Standard Edition PS4 Bundle coming on November 17th. 
Read on for the details straight from Sony PlayStation Marketing VP Mary Yee alongside a new trailer video, to quote:
First off, we’re launching a Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Pro bundle that includes a customized PS4 Pro system, matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, and a physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront II Deluxe Edition.
The special PS4 Pro – a first of its kind for North America – has a mirror finish and is decorated with the iconic Galactic Empire and Resistance emblems, as well as the emblem for the Inferno Squad, an elite Imperial task force featured in the single player campaign of the game.
If you look closely at the matching DualShock 4, you can spot different logos from Star Wars imprinted in the touchpad. The included Deluxe Edition of the game lets users play three days earlier than the Standard Edition, and also comes with premium digital content, including upgraded versions of all four trooper classes and instant access to elite hero and Starfighter epic Star Cards.
We’re also introducing a Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 bundle that includes a Jet Black 1TB HDD standard PS4, DualShock 4 wireless controller and a physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront II Standard Edition.
The Limited Edition PS4 Pro bundle will hit shelves across the U.S. and Canada on November 14, 2017 for $449.99 USD (MSRP) / $549.99 CAD (MSRP). The Standard Edition will be available on November 17, 2017 for $299.99 USD (MSRP) / $379.99 CAD (MSRP). If you want to make sure you get your hands on one of these, pre-order your bundle starting today.
Cheers to @Bultra for the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox this afternoon!
Read on for the details straight from Sony PlayStation Marketing VP Mary Yee alongside a new trailer video, to quote:
First off, we’re launching a Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Pro bundle that includes a customized PS4 Pro system, matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, and a physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront II Deluxe Edition.
The special PS4 Pro – a first of its kind for North America – has a mirror finish and is decorated with the iconic Galactic Empire and Resistance emblems, as well as the emblem for the Inferno Squad, an elite Imperial task force featured in the single player campaign of the game.
If you look closely at the matching DualShock 4, you can spot different logos from Star Wars imprinted in the touchpad. The included Deluxe Edition of the game lets users play three days earlier than the Standard Edition, and also comes with premium digital content, including upgraded versions of all four trooper classes and instant access to elite hero and Starfighter epic Star Cards.
We’re also introducing a Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 bundle that includes a Jet Black 1TB HDD standard PS4, DualShock 4 wireless controller and a physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront II Standard Edition.
The Limited Edition PS4 Pro bundle will hit shelves across the U.S. and Canada on November 14, 2017 for $449.99 USD (MSRP) / $549.99 CAD (MSRP). The Standard Edition will be available on November 17, 2017 for $299.99 USD (MSRP) / $379.99 CAD (MSRP). If you want to make sure you get your hands on one of these, pre-order your bundle starting today.
Cheers to @Bultra for the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox this afternoon!
PS4 5.00 OFW Kernel Bug & Exploit Development by Qwertyoruiopz
Since reporting on the much welcomed news of PS4 homebrew on 4.55 OFW, today following his PS4 UART to DCSD Project updates PlayStation 4 developer qwertyoruiopz announced on Twitter that he discovered a kernel bug in the official PS4 Firmware 5.00 and while making Sony nervous is busy exploiting it naturally!
While we're all eagerly awaiting more details on this and new KOTF PS4 game releases check out some of the related Tweets below, as follows:
Thanks to @ArthurBishop, @B7U3 C50SS, @Bultra, @dxbline, @mcmrc1, @raedoob and @UmarDaBest559 for the news tips in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier today!
While we're all eagerly awaiting more details on this and new KOTF PS4 game releases check out some of the related Tweets below, as follows:
Thanks to @ArthurBishop, @B7U3 C50SS, @Bultra, @dxbline, @mcmrc1, @raedoob and @UmarDaBest559 for the news tips in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier today!
Custom / Repacked PS4 Package (PKG) Files on Retail v4.55 by Flat_z!
Today PlayStation 4 developer @flatz shared a demonstration video and interview with Imaginary Monster of the Russian PlayStation Hack community showcasing custom / repacked PS4 Package (PKG) files on a retail v4.55 console running The Last Guardian via kernel exploit! 
To quote from flat_z on his YouTube Channel: Custom PKG on retail PS4 (Mirror: Custom_PKG_on_retail_PS4.rar - 129 MB)
Installation of custom and repacked PKG files on a retail PS4 with a kernel's exploit. A totally different and more bullet-proof method in comparison with the one from 1.76. A write-up on how to achieve this will see the light soon (and again, kernel exploit is needed for that, also porting to other firmwares is possible and shouldn't be hard).
Flat_z's Method to Handle PS4 Fake PKGs & SELF / FSELF Write-up
Before we dive into the PlayStation Hack interview, here's a quick chronological article dump to bring everyone up to speed:
To quote from flat_z on his YouTube Channel: Custom PKG on retail PS4 (Mirror: Custom_PKG_on_retail_PS4.rar - 129 MB)
Installation of custom and repacked PKG files on a retail PS4 with a kernel's exploit. A totally different and more bullet-proof method in comparison with the one from 1.76. A write-up on how to achieve this will see the light soon (and again, kernel exploit is needed for that, also porting to other firmwares is possible and shouldn't be hard).
Flat_z's Method to Handle PS4 Fake PKGs & SELF / FSELF Write-up Before we dive into the PlayStation Hack interview, here's a quick chronological article dump to bring everyone up to speed:- Installing PS4 PKG Files Using a Function vs Debug Settings
- Russian PS4 Debug Settings and Installing PlayStation 4 PKG Files
- PS2 Emulation / Directory Structure on PS4 Exploited Firmware by Flat_z
- PS4 Jailbreaker Qwertyoruiopz Confirms 4.50 Kernel Read / Write Access!
- PS4 4.5x Pwned by Qwertyoruiopz, Confirms Just Pwned PS4 4.5x!...
NoPsmDrm v1.0 PS Vita Plugin to Bypass PSM DRM by Frangarcj
Following the NoNpDrm v1.1 update and NoNPDRM Key RIF Extractor, PlayStation Vita homebrew developer frangarcj has just released a NoPsmDrm v1.0 plugin with source code to bypass DRM protection for PSM game content on PS Vita, PlayStation Vita TV and PS TV devices running Firmware 3.60, the taiHEN framework and HENkaku.
Download: nopsmdrm.skprx / GIT / GIT / NoPayStation / NoPayStation Database / FckPSSE / FckPSSE.suprx / GameMaker Studio Hacked (Homebrew GM:S Export Tool) / GMS.vpk (18.1 MB) / GMS1.4.9999-Cracked.zip (306 MB - GMStudio + Crack 1.4.9999.zip and Unlock Modules 1.4.9999.exe) / PSM Dev 1.00 ELFS.zip (3.06 MB - PSM Dev Suite version 1.00 Decrypted) / PSM Dev Unity 1.00 ELFS.zip (16.1 MB) / PSM Dev 1.15 ELFS.zip (6.96 MB) / PSM Compati Packs.zip (58.3 MB - PSM Dev Compati Packs -...
Download: nopsmdrm.skprx / GIT / GIT / NoPayStation / NoPayStation Database / FckPSSE / FckPSSE.suprx / GameMaker Studio Hacked (Homebrew GM:S Export Tool) / GMS.vpk (18.1 MB) / GMS1.4.9999-Cracked.zip (306 MB - GMStudio + Crack 1.4.9999.zip and Unlock Modules 1.4.9999.exe) / PSM Dev 1.00 ELFS.zip (3.06 MB - PSM Dev Suite version 1.00 Decrypted) / PSM Dev Unity 1.00 ELFS.zip (16.1 MB) / PSM Dev 1.15 ELFS.zip (6.96 MB) / PSM Compati Packs.zip (58.3 MB - PSM Dev Compati Packs -...