Live in Your World, HAX in Ours!
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.
Click on my UserName author link above and you'll be able to view a curated list of all the articles I've contributed thus far to PSXHAX.COM!
Click on my UserName author link above and you'll be able to view a curated list of all the articles I've contributed thus far to PSXHAX.COM!
Sony Rolls Out PS5 8.00 Beta Firmware Update and Changes Detailed
Proceeding the PS5 v7.60 Firmware / System Software (OFW) Update, PS4 11.00 Beta Firmware release, PS5 (PSP) Hypervisor Exploit Discovery via PS4 Game Save and recent Libhijacker Updates Sony officially rolled out a PS5 8.00 Beta Firmware Update for PS5 Beta Firmware / System Software program testers complete with all the changes and patch notes outlined below. 
As always, PS5 Beta 8.00 testers are advised NOT to update if they wish to use PS5 Game Backups and homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a public PS5 Jailbreak Exploit (PS5Jailbreak Status) arrives in the PS5Scene.
Following How to Add, Install Games and Use an M.2 SSD with PS5 Beta Firmware FAQ and the previous Compatible PS5 M.2 Storage Expansion Solid State Drives (SSDs) List, here's the 8.00 PS5 Beta details from SIE Platform Experience SVP Hideaki Nishino to quote:
With each PlayStation 5 system software release, we’ve introduced new features designed to enhance the...
As always, PS5 Beta 8.00 testers are advised NOT to update if they wish to use PS5 Game Backups and homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a public PS5 Jailbreak Exploit (PS5Jailbreak Status) arrives in the PS5Scene.Following How to Add, Install Games and Use an M.2 SSD with PS5 Beta Firmware FAQ and the previous Compatible PS5 M.2 Storage Expansion Solid State Drives (SSDs) List, here's the 8.00 PS5 Beta details from SIE Platform Experience SVP Hideaki Nishino to quote:
With each PlayStation 5 system software release, we’ve introduced new features designed to enhance the...
Backported Elden Ring v1.15 PS4 Fake PKG (FPKG) Update Arrives
This weekend @opoisso893 (backport893 on Twitter) with help from @golemnight made available a backported Elden Ring v1.15 PS4 Fake PKG (FPKG) Update to enjoy on Jailbroken PlayStation 4 consoles in the PS4 Scene. 
If you'd like to support these ongoing PS4 game backporting efforts you can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by following and sending backport893 a DM on Twitter for current donation options.
Here's the related PS4 FPKG file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and Tweets:
CUSA18723
ELDEN RING - CUSA18723 v1.15 [9.00]
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
If you'd like to support these ongoing PS4 game backporting efforts you can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by following and sending backport893 a DM on Twitter for current donation options.
Here's the related PS4 FPKG file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and Tweets:
CUSA18723ELDEN RING - CUSA18723 v1.15 [9.00]
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- ELDEN.RING_CUSA18723_v1.15_[9.00]_OPOISSO893.rar (9.26 GB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- ELDEN.RING_CUSA18723_v1.15_BACKPORT_[5.05-6.72-7.xx]_OPOISSO893.rar (9.26 GB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- EP0700-CUSA18723_00-ELDENRING0000000-A0115-V0100_[9.00]_Lapy.pkg (9.26 GB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- EP0700-CUSA18723_00-ELDENRING0000000-A0115-V0100_[5.05-6.72-7.xx]_Lapy.pkg (9.26 GB)
New PS4 and PS5 Games Coming to PlayStation Plus in August 2023
Sony revealed their latest PS4 and PS5 titles heading to the PlayStation Plus lineup for August 2023 featuring PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams and Death's Door... all playable from August 1st for PS Plus members. 
Here are further details on each incoming PSPlus title from SIE Content Acquisition & Operations Director Adam Michel, to quote:
PGA Tour 2K23 | PS5 & PS4
Take your skills on the PGA Tour and become the next FedExCup Champion as you compete against Tour pros and establish new rivalries. For the first time, play as male and female pros including Tiger Woods, in online and local play.
Level up your MyPLAYER with new Skills and Archetypes and bring the swag to the green with new licensed gear and apparel. Run your own online societies to manage tournaments and seasons or test your skills against your friends in Divot Derby and Casual mode.
Create your own dream course with the Course Designer, which features thousands of customizable objects and cross-platform sharing.
Dreams | PS4
Dreams is an extraordinary, ever-expanding game universe from the award-winning Media Molecule, creators of LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, where you can discover community-made games from around the world... and learn to make your own.
The latest evolution of the studio’s Play, Create, Share maxim, Dreams gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity. Bring your ideas to life with innovative, easy-to-use tools, then share them with a global community.
Whether you want to create games, music, paintings, animation, sculpture, movies or anything in-between, Dreams is an extraordinary digital playground where anything is possible.
And that’s not all! As part of Dreams coming to PlayStation Plus, Media Molecule’s latest game, Tren will be available to play in Dreams. Tren is a nostalgic adventure that puts you in the driving seat of a remarkable toy train, and tells a personal tale about growing up – and the transformative power of play.
Death's Door | PS5 & PS4
Experience a...
Here are further details on each incoming PSPlus title from SIE Content Acquisition & Operations Director Adam Michel, to quote:
PGA Tour 2K23 | PS5 & PS4
Take your skills on the PGA Tour and become the next FedExCup Champion as you compete against Tour pros and establish new rivalries. For the first time, play as male and female pros including Tiger Woods, in online and local play.
Level up your MyPLAYER with new Skills and Archetypes and bring the swag to the green with new licensed gear and apparel. Run your own online societies to manage tournaments and seasons or test your skills against your friends in Divot Derby and Casual mode.
Create your own dream course with the Course Designer, which features thousands of customizable objects and cross-platform sharing.
Dreams | PS4
Dreams is an extraordinary, ever-expanding game universe from the award-winning Media Molecule, creators of LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, where you can discover community-made games from around the world... and learn to make your own.
The latest evolution of the studio’s Play, Create, Share maxim, Dreams gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity. Bring your ideas to life with innovative, easy-to-use tools, then share them with a global community.
Whether you want to create games, music, paintings, animation, sculpture, movies or anything in-between, Dreams is an extraordinary digital playground where anything is possible.
And that’s not all! As part of Dreams coming to PlayStation Plus, Media Molecule’s latest game, Tren will be available to play in Dreams. Tren is a nostalgic adventure that puts you in the driving seat of a remarkable toy train, and tells a personal tale about growing up – and the transformative power of play.
Death's Door | PS5 & PS4
Experience a...
New PlayStation 5 Model CFI-1300 Series Rumored, PS5 Slim Incoming?
Following the PlayStation 5 Redesign, Lighter PS5 Model Revision, PS5Slim DIY Mod and PS5 Model CFI-1200 Series comes rumors of a new PlayStation 5 Model CFI-1300 Series purportedly utilizing a 5nm APU and no Liquid Metal... leaving some speculating that a PS5 Slim version may surface as soon as September 2023 with a Detachable Disc Drive according unconfirmed reports on social media. 
This comes proceeding the previously reported PlayStation 5 Pro (Project Trinity) Rumors, and recent PS5Scene news of a PS5 Hypervisor Exploit Allowing the Platform Security Processor (PSP) to be Dumped since the Video Presentation on PS5 Security at Hardwear.io 2023.
Despite the rumors, Sony has yet to officially announce a PlayStation 5 Slim console release... so as usual only time will tell for certain.
...
This comes proceeding the previously reported PlayStation 5 Pro (Project Trinity) Rumors, and recent PS5Scene news of a PS5 Hypervisor Exploit Allowing the Platform Security Processor (PSP) to be Dumped since the Video Presentation on PS5 Security at Hardwear.io 2023.
Despite the rumors, Sony has yet to officially announce a PlayStation 5 Slim console release... so as usual only time will tell for certain.
...
Star Wars: Republic Commando & Star Wars Episode I: Racer PS4 FPKGs
PS4 Scene backporter @opoisso893 on Twitter with help from @golemnight released a Star Wars: Republic Commando v1.04 PS4 PKG and a Star Wars Episode I: Racer v1.01 PS4 PKG to play on PlayStation 4 Jailbroken consoles. 
If you'd like to support these ongoing PS4 game backporting efforts you can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by following and sending backport893 a DM on Twitter for current donation options.
Below are the PS4 FPKG file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and related Tweets:
CUSA19234
Star Wars: Republic Commando - CUSA19234 v1.00 [9.00]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893/@golemnight
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
CUSA18198
Star Wars Episode I: Racer - CUSA18198 v1.00 [7.02]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893
If you'd like to support these ongoing PS4 game backporting efforts you can do so via the private area release topics for Verified Members, or by following and sending backport893 a DM on Twitter for current donation options.
Below are the PS4 FPKG file details from the ongoing discussion topics for Verified Members (Verification Guide) and related Tweets:
CUSA19234Star Wars: Republic Commando - CUSA19234 v1.00 [9.00]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893/@golemnight
- Star.Wars.Republic.Commando_CUSA19234_v1.00_[9.00]_OPOISSO893.rar (1.60 GB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- Star.Wars.Republic.Commando_CUSA19234_v1.04_[9.00]_OPOISSO893.rar (25.43 MB)
Works with @opoisso893/@golemnight release
- Star.Wars.Republic.Commando_CUSA19234_v1.04_[5.05-6.72-7.xx]_OPOISSO893.rar (28 MB)
CUSA18198Star Wars Episode I: Racer - CUSA18198 v1.00 [7.02]
Release with original keystone by @opoisso893
- Star.Wars.Episode.I.Racer_CUSA18198_v1.00_[7.02]_OPOISSO893.rar...