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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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Grand Theft Auto V Online Tunables Updated and Decrypted for PS4
Similar to the GTA V PS3 Tunables Editor, the GTAOBOT which monitors Grand Theft Auto 5 Online Service tweeted today that the Grand Theft Auto V Online tunables for use with the GTAO Tunables Editor are now updated and decrypted for PS4 with details below. 
You can also check out RockStar's official GTA Online Valentine's Bonuses that include new Till Death Do Us Part maps alongside double cash ‘Couples’ modes, and have a happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Tunables History from Octolus.net, to quote:
You can also check out RockStar's official GTA Online Valentine's Bonuses that include new Till Death Do Us Part maps alongside double cash ‘Couples’ modes, and have a happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Tunables History from Octolus.net, to quote:
Code:
{
"version": 1,
"format": 1,
"poolSize": 2000,
"contentlists": [
[
-1234887601,
676830889,
-188225133,
620879429,
-1712482258,
2136068690,
1483329369,
-1607627467,
-1952868897,
2058655964,
1285826461,
717370949,
227808181,
-1236972872,
950686399,
1302174541,
904762509,
1910508593,
2093435350,
1330683320,
1629270835,
1047250590
]
],
"tunables": {
"9CECA296": [
{
"value": 1629270835
}
],
"2BDD32D2": [
{
"value": 1047250590
}
],
"78EAA223": [
{
"value": -1307504563
}
],
"USE_DAILY_OBJECTIVE_LIMITED_POOL": [
{
"value": true
}
],
"OBJECTIVE_POOL_SIZE": [
{
"value": 43
}
],
"NUM_JOB_OBJECTIVES_IN_POOL": [
{
"value": 19
}
],
"MP_DAILY_OBJECTIVE_POOL_0": [
{
"value": 0
}
],
"MP_DAILY_OBJECTIVE_POOL_1": [
{
"value": 1
}
],
"MP_DAILY_OBJECTIVE_POOL_2": [
{
"value": 2
}
]...
PlayBook 4 S & PlayBook 4 Pro - PS4 Slim Laptop Mods Demo Video
PlayStation 4 console case modder Eddie Zarick (YouTube Channel) of Ed's Junk recently shared a demonstration video of his latest creation, a 19" laptop with a built in PS4 Slim (dubbed PlayBook 4 S, with pictures of a 24" PlayBook 4 Pro also below) for portable gaming on the go complete with HDMI output! 
If anyone out there with deep pockets is interested, the PlayBook 4 System goes for $1,495.00 plus $150 shipping to the 48 US States or $1,195.00 if you supply the PS4 Slim console to be modded.
Below is his latest PlayBook 4 S New Slim PS4 Laptop demo video, and from PlayBook4.com, to quote:
"Once you open up the PlayBook 4 S you will be surprised at how big the 19″ screen actually is for the size of the system. I tried my best to keep as small as a bezel as I could around the LCD without compromising the integrity of the case.
The screen sits at a good height while the hinges provide enough tension to be able to adjust the angle of the screen as you wish. Below you will notice a couple of stereo speakers and TV control along with the Blu-ray drive, 2 USB and a power and eject button.
The speakers provide loud crisp audio, while the small black TV controller button allows you to adjust the volume along with other TV settings, like brightness and contrast. The screen is HD, but only supports 720p. Unfortunately it is next to impossible to find 1080p screens in the 19″ size. But, the HDMI in the back will support full 1080p output to your external Big screen at home!
On the back of the system you will notice more air vents to keep the PS4 nice and cool. On either side of the vents you have a ethernet port for wired internet access (and yes, Wi-Fi still works just fine!) and then power and HDMI out.
The HDMI out is great for still being able to use the PS4 on your large screen when your at home. Please note, when using it at home, you can turn off the LCD and still get HDMI out, also you must keep the screen open for the PS4 to keep cool.
So can you get one of these PlayBooks? Of COURSE! I build these to order and you can have your own custom PS4 that you can not get in the...
If anyone out there with deep pockets is interested, the PlayBook 4 System goes for $1,495.00 plus $150 shipping to the 48 US States or $1,195.00 if you supply the PS4 Slim console to be modded.
Below is his latest PlayBook 4 S New Slim PS4 Laptop demo video, and from PlayBook4.com, to quote:
"Once you open up the PlayBook 4 S you will be surprised at how big the 19″ screen actually is for the size of the system. I tried my best to keep as small as a bezel as I could around the LCD without compromising the integrity of the case.
The screen sits at a good height while the hinges provide enough tension to be able to adjust the angle of the screen as you wish. Below you will notice a couple of stereo speakers and TV control along with the Blu-ray drive, 2 USB and a power and eject button.
The speakers provide loud crisp audio, while the small black TV controller button allows you to adjust the volume along with other TV settings, like brightness and contrast. The screen is HD, but only supports 720p. Unfortunately it is next to impossible to find 1080p screens in the 19″ size. But, the HDMI in the back will support full 1080p output to your external Big screen at home!
On the back of the system you will notice more air vents to keep the PS4 nice and cool. On either side of the vents you have a ethernet port for wired internet access (and yes, Wi-Fi still works just fine!) and then power and HDMI out.
The HDMI out is great for still being able to use the PS4 on your large screen when your at home. Please note, when using it at home, you can turn off the LCD and still get HDMI out, also you must keep the screen open for the PS4 to keep cool.
So can you get one of these PlayBooks? Of COURSE! I build these to order and you can have your own custom PS4 that you can not get in the...
Guide to Enable More Logs on Retail PS4 Console, MemPatch Payload ELF
This weekend PlayStation 4 developer @zecoxao shared a guide inspired by this code to enable more logs on retail PS4 1.76 consoles with help from @oneman123 aka z80 complete with a MemPatch payload and ELF for Hitodama's Playground.
Download: mempatch.zip (18 KB) / mempatch_retail.elf (68.33 KB)
To quote from zecoxao: How to Enable More Logs on Your Retail Console Tutorial
Credits to:
z80 (https://twitter.com/ZiL0G80) for finding the patches to enable more UART | /dev/klog logs on his console
You will need:
Download: mempatch.zip (18 KB) / mempatch_retail.elf (68.33 KB)
To quote from zecoxao: How to Enable More Logs on Your Retail Console Tutorial
Credits to:
z80 (https://twitter.com/ZiL0G80) for finding the patches to enable more UART | /dev/klog logs on his console
You will need:
- Retail Payload
- elfldr / extreme-modding.de playground's elf loader (elf loading)
- UART Soldering Skills / FTP Server (to grab logs from /dev/klog)
- PS4 on 1.76
- Fire up your own elfldr or extreme-modding.de one (it needs to go all the way to step 5 without out of memory!)
- Listen to the payload:
Code:
#listener
socat - TCP:my.ps4.ip:5052- Send the payload:
Code:
#sender
socat -u FILE:path/to/mempatch_retail.elf TCP:my.ps4.ip:5053- Launch a game or a system app
- [Extra UART] If you have UART connected, listen to the logs while the game or app is being loaded
- [Extra klog] If you're not a soldering guy, just grab the...
PS4 External USB HDD on PSN Account Used Across Multiple Consoles
Recently we reported that 4.50 PS4 Sasuke Beta Firmware users were Limited to one External USB 3.0 HDD, and now we also have confirmation from Beta testers that PS4 External USB hard disk drives tied to a PSN account can be used across multiple PlayStation 4 consoles without having to reformat it. 
To quote from PSNation.com: Here's what I've learned so far about what you can and can't do with this additional storage:
To quote from PSNation.com: Here's what I've learned so far about what you can and can't do with this additional storage:
- The new external drive becomes the default location for application data for any game that you install from disc or the PSN
No application data can be transferred from the internal to external drive, so if you already have something installed on the internal drive, you must delete it then reinstall- *UPDATE* You CAN move applications and games to the external drive, it’s just kinda hidden! Go to Settings > Storage > System Storage > Applications > then hit Options and select ‘Move to Extended Storage’. It even allows you to move multiple items at a time, which is a welcome feature. The moves can take a little while depending on the size, so maybe do this before you go to bed some night (Thanks to Thomas Harrison-Lord for the tip!)
- There’s a menu option allowing you to switch the default application data location back to the internal drive
- Screenshots and Videos from Share can’t be saved on external storage, they will only go to the internal drive
- The drive can’t be used for anything else once it’s setup, unless you reformat it obviously
- The drive can be moved to another PS4 tied to the same account without needing to reformat it (info below)
- The drive cannot be used under someone else's account (screenshots below)
- First, when you want to move the external drive to another PS4, make sure that you remove it correctly. Hold the PS Button, and go to the Devices selection at the top of the Quick Menu. Choose “Stop Using Extended Storage” so that it...
PS4 1.76 Payload Packet for Webkit Playground by eXtreme-Modding
Last week we saw a Setting Up & Building Payload.bin Tutorial, and following their OMSK App PS4 PKG Overview the folks at e✘treme-Modding.de shared a PS4 1.76 Payload Packet for easy code execution using the WebKit Playground.
Download: PS4-1.76-Payload_Packet.rar (53 KB) / PS4 Exploit Patches / Payloads
To quote from their page: PS4 1.76 Payload Packet – Easy Code Execution
Activate Internet Browser – FTP Server – Debug Settings
In this packet you will find 4 Payloads and 4 .bat files for a easy code execution via the WebKit Playground. You can change the IP in the .bin files with the Payload IP Patcher/Editor.
All you have to do is edit the .bat files with your PS4 IP, click on Start (Playground) and then execute a .bat file.
Cheers to @VultraAID for sharing the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox!
Download: PS4-1.76-Payload_Packet.rar (53 KB) / PS4 Exploit Patches / Payloads
To quote from their page: PS4 1.76 Payload Packet – Easy Code Execution
Activate Internet Browser – FTP Server – Debug Settings
In this packet you will find 4 Payloads and 4 .bat files for a easy code execution via the WebKit Playground. You can change the IP in the .bin files with the Payload IP Patcher/Editor.
All you have to do is edit the .bat files with your PS4 IP, click on Start (Playground) and then execute a .bat file.
Cheers to @VultraAID for sharing the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox!