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PS4 Super Slim Rumored to be in Development by Sony
We're all familiar with the PlayStation 4, PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim consoles, but according to a report from Taiwanese newspaper DigiTimes an even thinner version of the PlayStation 4 is rumored to be in the works leaving many wondering if a PS4 Super Slim will join its PS3 counterpart in Sony's video game console lineup! 
To quote: "In addition, Microsoft is also planning to release a new Xbox game console codenamed Project Scorpio and the product is expected to be announced at the E3 2017 event, targeting the year-end holiday season. Sony is expected to release a thinner version of its PlayStation 4."
Details on a PlayStation 4 Super Slim model are currently sparse, with no projected release date available.
According to PSU.com, to quote: "It's unclear whether or not this is a slim version of the PS4 Pro, or simply another iteration on the existing PS4 Slim SKU.
Either way, if the rumor holds any weight, we're likely to see it at E3 – possibly as a response to what Microsoft brings to the table with regards to new console hardware."
Here's to hoping more is revealed at E3 2017 this year, which runs from June 13-15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
To quote: "In addition, Microsoft is also planning to release a new Xbox game console codenamed Project Scorpio and the product is expected to be announced at the E3 2017 event, targeting the year-end holiday season. Sony is expected to release a thinner version of its PlayStation 4."
Details on a PlayStation 4 Super Slim model are currently sparse, with no projected release date available.
According to PSU.com, to quote: "It's unclear whether or not this is a slim version of the PS4 Pro, or simply another iteration on the existing PS4 Slim SKU.
Either way, if the rumor holds any weight, we're likely to see it at E3 – possibly as a response to what Microsoft brings to the table with regards to new console hardware."
Here's to hoping more is revealed at E3 2017 this year, which runs from June 13-15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
PS4 Root Mounted as Drive with Target Manager via 1.76 DevKit
Following the PS4 NMount Payload guide, PlayStation 4 developer @oneman123 shared news on Twitter that he has successfully mounted the whole PS4 Root as drive 'P' with Target Manager (instead of FTP) via 1.76 DevKit / TestKit.
Offsets for PlayStation 4 developers:
Below are some related Tweets as well, and a tutorial from notzecoxao with help from VVildCard777:
Here's How to Setup PSFS Drive as root (/) instead of /data/ Tutorial from zecoxao, to quote:
First of all, a note. this is for testkit and devkit consoles ONLY! We are working on a way to bring debug functionality to retail consoles, but it might take a while.
These are the patches:
Due to the nature of devkits, only hitodama's payloads work on them, so i'll provide one...
Offsets for PlayStation 4 developers:
Code:
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF825FCFE6 = 0x9090; //devkit
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF825FD001 = 0x9090; //devkit
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF82607E56 = 0x9090; //testkit
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF82607E71 = 0x9090; //testkitFirst of all, a note. this is for testkit and devkit consoles ONLY! We are working on a way to bring debug functionality to retail consoles, but it might take a while.
These are the patches:
Code:
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF82607E56 = 0x9090; //retail - testkit (doesn't work on retail yet, but offsets are the same)
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF82607E71 = 0x9090; //retail - testkit (doesn't work on retail yet, but offsets are the same)
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF825FCFE6 = 0x9090; //devkit
*(uint16_t *)0xFFFFFFFF825FD001 = 0x9090; //devkit
Anoxemia PS4 Heads to PlayStation Store Next Week, New Releases
As part of PlayStation Store's new releases for next week, story-driven exploration game Anoxemia on PS4 launches next week on PSN as you take on the role of scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone ATMA searching the ocean floor! 
Here's a summary of what else is heading to PS Store next week from Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of March 28, 2017
Here's a summary of what else is heading to PS Store next week from Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of March 28, 2017
- Anoxemia - PS4 — Digital
- APB: Reloaded - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/31)
- Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2 (PS2 Classic) - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/27)
- Fated: The Silent Oath - PS VR — Digital
- Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition (PS2 Classic) - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/29)
- Has Been Heroes - PS4 — Digital
- Heroes of the Monkey Tavern - PS4 — Digital
- Horse Racing 2016 - PS4 — Digital
- The Inner World - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/31)
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Korix - PS VR — Digital
- MLB The Show 17 - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Nightmares from the Deep 2: The Siren’s Call - PS4 — Digital
- Old Time Hockey - PS4 — Digital
- Punch Club - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/31)
- R.B.I. Baseball 17 - PS4 — Digital
- Rain World - PS4 — Digital
- Salt and Sanctuary - PS Vita — Digital
- SkyKeepers - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/31)
- Snake Pass - PS4 — Digital
- Vikings – Wolves of Midgard - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- We Are The Dwarves - PS4 — Digital
- Wonder Boy Returns - PS4 — Digital (Out 3/30)
- Trey Songz – Tremaine the Album
- Mike WiLL Made-It – Ransom 2
- Raekwon – The Wild
- Hidden Figures (plus bonus features)
- Rock and a Hard Place- March 27 at 10/9c (HBO)
- The Detour- March 28 at 10/9c (TBS)
- The Walking Dead- April 2 at 9/8c (AMC)
PlayStation Store Spring 2017 Flash Sale, 70% Off PSN Discounts
Sony's latest PlayStation Store Flash Sale for Spring 2017 features PSN discounts ranging from 70% up to 80% off for both select games and movies! 
Below is the full list courtesy of Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games
Below is the full list courtesy of Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games
| Format | Title | Sale Price | Original |
| PS4 | ABYSS ODYSSEY: EXTENDED DREAM EDITION | $4.49 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | ALCHEMIC JOUSTS | $4.49 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED SYNDICATE GOLD EDITION | $20.99 | $69.99 |
| PS4 | BANNER SAGA 1 | $5.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | BATTLEBORN | $17.99 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | BATTLEBORN DIGITAL DELUXE | $22.49 | $74.99 |
| PS4 | BLOOD BOWL 2 | $12.49 | $49.99 |
| PS4 | BORDERLANDS: THE HANDSOME COLLECTION | $17.99 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | BROKEN AGE (CROSS-BUY) | $4.99 | $24.99 |
| PS4 | CITIZENS OF EARTH | $3.74 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | CLOCKWORK TALES: OF GLASS AND INK | $2.99 | $9.99 |
| PS4 | COMMANDER CHERRY FOR PLAYSTATION CAMERA | $4.19 | $13.99 |
| PS4 | DANGEROUS GOLF | $5.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | DEFENSE GRID 2 | $1.49 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | DEVIL MAY CRY 4 SPECIAL EDITION | $7.49 | $24.99 |
| PS4 | DRAWFUL 2 | $2.99 | $9.99 |
| PS4 | EVOLVE | $8.99... |
Titanfall 2 Free Trial Weekend Coming and Colony Reborn PS4 DLC
Today Respawn Entertainment Community Manager Jay Frechette announced that a Titanfall 2 Free Trial weekend is coming this March 30th through April 3rd alongside Colony Reborn PS4 DLC available on March 30th, 2017. 
Here's a summary of what to expect soon:
Free For All Titanfall 2 Players
In addition to the above there will also be a patch with a plethora of bug fixes, balancing, and game improvements. We’ll be releasing full patch notes closer to launch.
Here's a summary of what to expect soon:
Free For All Titanfall 2 Players
- New Map: Colony. This classic should be familiar to long time Titanfall fans. Set among a sleepy settler town, the dense center is filled with narrow streets, interiors, and rooftops surrounded by open Titan lanes.
- Weapon: R-101. Universally well regarded for its unique versatility, the R-101 platform has been a mainstay of human conflict since the first settlers arrived from the Core Systems. This version is outfitted with ACOG scope.
- New execution: Curb Check.
- Prime Titans: Northstar, Legion.
- Titan Art Nose Art: 5 new designs, 1 new Warpaint per Titan
- Camo pack: 20 camos
- Callsign pack: 20 banners, 20 patches
In addition to the above there will also be a patch with a plethora of bug fixes, balancing, and game improvements. We’ll be releasing full patch notes closer to launch.