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PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller to Have Updatable Software
When you thought updating PlayStation 5's Firmware just to play a video game is enough hassle, Sony kicked things up a notch with confirmation on the DualSense Wireless Controller official page that their upcoming PS5 Controller's device software will also be updatable. 
PS5 DualSense Controller Jailbreak ETA WEN?! 
Located at the bottom of the DualSense Wireless Controller page, here's what it states to quote:
Always update your PS5 system software and the wireless controller device software to the latest version.
Of course, the upside to this PlayStation 5 News is the rare chance that Sony will actually add features with new functionality to the DS5 Controller between a few dozen security and stability updates.
Feel free to drop by our PS5 Forums and share your thoughts on the DualSense Wireless Controller device software updates!
PS5 DualSense Controller Jailbreak ETA WEN?! Located at the bottom of the DualSense Wireless Controller page, here's what it states to quote:
Always update your PS5 system software and the wireless controller device software to the latest version.
Of course, the upside to this PlayStation 5 News is the rare chance that Sony will actually add features with new functionality to the DS5 Controller between a few dozen security and stability updates.
Feel free to drop by our PS5 Forums and share your thoughts on the DualSense Wireless Controller device software updates!
Latest PS4 Games Joining PlayStation Now in August 2020
Today Sony revealed the latest PS4 additions to their PlayStation Now digital video game streaming service this August for PS Now members will be Hitman 2, Greedfall and Dead Cells. 
Here's more on each title from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Hitman 2
Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in Hitman 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most deadly assassin, Agent 47.
Explore hugely complex sandbox environments, everything can help you plan and execute the perfect assassination – use stealth, sabotage and more to turn your creativity into a deadly weapon.
Available until February 1, 2021.
Greedfall
In this stunning action RPG, explore uncharted new lands as you set foot on a remote island seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures.
You’ll have complete freedom to shape your abilities, spells and skills and decide whether to complete objectives with combat, diplomacy, deception, or stealth. Forge this new world’s destiny, as you befriend or betray companions and entire factions.
Dead Cells
An interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath beckon in this sublime roguelike action platformer.
With no checkpoints, you either vanquish the final boss in one go or try again. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble make for a visceral and cathartic action game.
Available until 1st February 2021.
Here's more on each title from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Hitman 2
Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in Hitman 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most deadly assassin, Agent 47.
Explore hugely complex sandbox environments, everything can help you plan and execute the perfect assassination – use stealth, sabotage and more to turn your creativity into a deadly weapon.
Available until February 1, 2021.
Greedfall
In this stunning action RPG, explore uncharted new lands as you set foot on a remote island seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures.
You’ll have complete freedom to shape your abilities, spells and skills and decide whether to complete objectives with combat, diplomacy, deception, or stealth. Forge this new world’s destiny, as you befriend or betray companions and entire factions.
Dead Cells
An interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath beckon in this sublime roguelike action platformer.
With no checkpoints, you either vanquish the final boss in one go or try again. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble make for a visceral and cathartic action game.
Available until 1st February 2021.
Sony PS5 Details on Compatible PS4 Peripherals & Accessories, DS4 Controller in PS5 Games
In PS5 News today, Sony revealed details on compatible PS4 peripherals and accessories with their upcoming PlayStation 5 console launch that is just months away now.
After unveiling the PS5 Hardware, PS5 Tech Specs followed by a PS5 FAQ, Sony's PlayStation VR Peripherals Marketing and Licensing rep Isabelle Tomatis officially confirmed today the DualShock 4 (DS4) Controller will NOT work with PS5 games as detailed below to quote:
In our June Future of Gaming digital event, we announced an array of PlayStation 5 peripherals and accessories that will be launching this holiday season. But we know that many of you were also wondering if and how existing PlayStation 4 peripherals are compatible with the next-gen system.
Today, we’re happy to share a brief FAQ that will answer some of your questions. If you have questions that aren’t addressed, feel free to leave them in the comments below.
Which existing PS4 peripherals/accessories will work on PS5?
After unveiling the PS5 Hardware, PS5 Tech Specs followed by a PS5 FAQ, Sony's PlayStation VR Peripherals Marketing and Licensing rep Isabelle Tomatis officially confirmed today the DualShock 4 (DS4) Controller will NOT work with PS5 games as detailed below to quote:
In our June Future of Gaming digital event, we announced an array of PlayStation 5 peripherals and accessories that will be launching this holiday season. But we know that many of you were also wondering if and how existing PlayStation 4 peripherals are compatible with the next-gen system.
Today, we’re happy to share a brief FAQ that will answer some of your questions. If you have questions that aren’t addressed, feel free to leave them in the comments below.
Which existing PS4 peripherals/accessories will work on PS5?
- Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
- The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5).
- The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games.
- Both the PS Move Motion Controllers...
PS4 IPv6 UAF 6.70-6.72 Kernel Exploit with Patches, Maybe More Stable!
Since his PS4 Save Mounter Utility release, the PS4 6.20 ROP Execution Method, PS4 Webkit Bad_Hoist Exploit, 7.02 PS4 KEX, PS4 Webkit Exploit 6.72 Port, PS4 6.72 Jailbreak Exploit, Backporting PS4 Instructions, ESP8266 Xploit 6.72 Host and 6.72 PS4 Exploit Menu today ChendoChap shared a PS4 IPv6 UAF 6.70-6.72 Kernel Exploit implementation with patches that may be more stable according to @SpecterDev on Twitter!
Download: ps4-ipv6-uaf-master.zip / GIT / Test Page / Test 2 / Test 3 via Leeful / PS4 PayLoad Sender.rar (31.9 MB) / Test Page via @RetroGamer74 on Twitter
Other PlayStation 4 Firmware Revisions with Patches Included via...
Download: ps4-ipv6-uaf-master.zip / GIT / Test Page / Test 2 / Test 3 via Leeful / PS4 PayLoad Sender.rar (31.9 MB) / Test Page via @RetroGamer74 on Twitter
Other PlayStation 4 Firmware Revisions with Patches Included via...
PS4 JSON-2-SHA1 Python Script for Game PKG Files by Hosamn
Following the JSON Format details, PS4 PKGs via SEN and the JSON Entitlement Grabber Add-on this weekend developer hosamn made available a PS4-JSON-2-SHA1 Python Script for use in checking the hashes of PlayStation 4 game packages. 
Download: PS4-json-2-sha1-master.zip / GIT
This comes proceeding the PS4 PKG Integrity Checker for PS4 packages and the PS4 Title Update Checker, and from the README.md, to quote: PS4-json-2-sha1
Generate SHA1 integrity check files for PS4 game PKG files from official json data. eg: JSON File:
Resulting files can be used to check PKG files with any hash checker like HashCheck Shell Extension.
From ps4_json_2_sha1.py:
Download: PS4-json-2-sha1-master.zip / GIT
This comes proceeding the PS4 PKG Integrity Checker for PS4 packages and the PS4 Title Update Checker, and from the README.md, to quote: PS4-json-2-sha1
Generate SHA1 integrity check files for PS4 game PKG files from official json data. eg: JSON File:
Code:
http://gs2.ww.prod.dl.playstation.net/gs2/ppkgo/prod/CUSA02299_00/19/f_bfcf616f667a19707e0f925b3944e5875a83253b7e776f91c88cd8d095a2911f/f/UP9000-CUSA02299_00-MARVELSSPIDERMAN-A0117-V0100.jsonFrom ps4_json_2_sha1.py:
Code:
import json
import os
# Change the working directory to the py file dir:
os.chdir(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
# Get a list of current dir json files:
for root, dirs, files in os.walk("."):
# print(len(files), files)
json_files = [f for f in files if f.endswith('.json')]
break # break after reporting current dir files and don't go deeper
# print(json_files)
for json_file in json_files:
out_file_name = json_file.split('.')[0]+'.sha1'
with open(json_file) as opf:
data =...