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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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New PS4 DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2U Controller Passes Through FCC
Today a new PS4 DualShock 4 controller model CUH-ZCT2U was spotted passing through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval.
According to DualShockers.com, here is what's new in the PS4 DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2U controller to quote:
"The new controller has the same weight, the same power supply voltage and battery amperage as the previous three iterations registered by the FCC. The only visible difference in the specs is the Bluetooth antenna. That said, there is one difference in the code that stands out.
All DualShock 4 models since the release of the PS4 used the CUH-ZCT1 code, excluding special editions like the Star Wars one, that have a completely different code. This is the first model that makes a digit jump from the original, moving from “ZCT1” to “ZCT2,” possibly indicating the first major revision of the controller."
Cheers to @Plankton for the heads up in the Shoutbox on this HOT summer day!
According to DualShockers.com, here is what's new in the PS4 DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2U controller to quote:
"The new controller has the same weight, the same power supply voltage and battery amperage as the previous three iterations registered by the FCC. The only visible difference in the specs is the Bluetooth antenna. That said, there is one difference in the code that stands out.
All DualShock 4 models since the release of the PS4 used the CUH-ZCT1 code, excluding special editions like the Star Wars one, that have a completely different code. This is the first model that makes a digit jump from the original, moving from “ZCT1” to “ZCT2,” possibly indicating the first major revision of the controller."
Cheers to @Plankton for the heads up in the Shoutbox on this HOT summer day!
PS4 Firmware 4.0 Survey Hints at System Software 4.0 Features
Recently Saint of Killers leaked screens of a PS4 Firmware 4.0 survey where Sony was asking fans what features they would like to see in PlayStation 4 System Software Update 4.0. 
The PS4 Firmware 4.0 Update choices include:
Comment or vote in the poll below, and thanks to @Chaos Kid in the Shoutbox for the news tip!
The PS4 Firmware 4.0 Update choices include:
- Notifications when friends come online
- PS2 classics
- Folders
- PS1 classics
- 'Appear offline' mode
- Hide / completely remove items from library (e.g. demos)
- Delete items from your library
- Filtering options in game libraries (e.g. installed only, downloaded only, genre)
- Downloaded avatars on PS4
- Custom backgrounds
- Store wish list
- Increase max no. of people in party
- Change PSN ID
- None of these
Comment or vote in the poll below, and thanks to @Chaos Kid in the Shoutbox for the news tip!
Retail Stores Getting PlayStation VR Demo Hardware Tomorrow
Sony VP John Koller announced that starting tomorrow retailers across the nation will be getting PlayStation VR demo hardware for those seeking to check out their upcoming virtual reality gaming platform. 
Below are some participating Best Buy and GameStop franchise stores, and more locations will be posted on the official site ExperiencePlayStation.com in coming weeks... in the meantime you can check the nearest to you by zip code.
Below are some participating Best Buy and GameStop franchise stores, and more locations will be posted on the official site ExperiencePlayStation.com in coming weeks... in the meantime you can check the nearest to you by zip code.
| PS VR Demos City | PS VR Demos State |
| Baltimore | MD |
| Boston | MA |
| Chicago | IL |
| Cincinnati | OH |
| Cleveland | OH |
| Columbia | SC |
| Columbus | OH |
| Dallas | TX |
| Denver | CO |
| Detroit | MI |
| Fayetteville | AR |
| Ft. Lauderdale | FL |
| Grand Rapids | MI |
| Hartford | CT |
| Houston | TX |
| Los Angeles | CA |
| Milwaukee | WI |
| Minneapolis | MN |
| New York | NY |
| San Francisco | CA |
| Tampa | FL |
| Toledo | OH |
| Washington | D.C. |
| West Palm Beach | FL |
PlayStation Network Best of E3 Sale, PSN Discounts Up to 75% Off!
With the E3 2016 Press Conference just behind us, Sony isn't stopping the excitement just yet announcing news of their PlayStation Network Best of E3 sale featuring PSN discounts up to 75% off (and up to 85% off for PS Plus members)! 
Best of E3 Games
Best of E3 Games
| Platform | Title | Sale Price | Plus Price | Original Price |
| PS4 | AKIBA’S TRIP: UNDEAD AND UNDRESSED | $17.99 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ALIEN: ISOLATION | $14.99 | $11.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED 4 BLACK FLAG GOLD EDITION | $19.99 | $17.49 | $49.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV BLACK FLAG | $11.99 | $8.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED SYNDICATE | $26.99 | $23.99 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED SYNDICATE GOLD EDITION | $35.99 | $31.49 | $89.99 |
| PS4 | ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY | $17.99 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT PREMIUM EDITION | $29.99 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| PS4 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III | $44.39 | $34.79 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III & DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION | $84.99 | $74.99 | $99.99 |
| PS4 | CHILD OF LIGHT | $7.49 | $5.99 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | DARK SOULS 2: SCHOLAR OF THE FIRST SIN | $19.99 | $15.99 | $39.99 |
| PS4 | DARKSIDERS II DEATHINITIVE EDITION | $14.99 | $11.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING | 34.79 | 24.79 | 39.99 |
| PS4 | DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING & DIGITAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION | 49.59 | 39.19 | 79.99 |
| PS4 | DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING & LEGENDARY EDITION | 39.59 | 29.39 | 59.99 |
| PS4 | DIABLO III: REAPER OF SOULS & ULTIMATE EVIL... |