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Simple Wireless Rover for Raspberry Pi Controlled by PS4 DS4 via WiFi
Following the DJI Tello Drone and DeepRacer RC remote control PS4 DualShock 4 mods, recently Veilkrand on Github shared a Simple Wireless Rover for Raspberry Pi Controlled by PS4 DS4 via WiFi for exploration and race hobby enthusiasts. 
Download: simplePiRover-master.zip / GIT
You can check out Alberto Naranjo's Blog for more, and from the README.md: Simple Wireless Rover for Raspberry Pi
Small robotic platform based on Raspberry Pi controlled by a remote PS4 game controller over a wireless network.
Kickstart Guide
1. Install Adafruit Motor Hat in Raspberry Pi
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-Library.git
2. Start server in Raspberry Pi
3. Start the client on a remote machine
Connect game controller to remote machine. Configure the correct server IP on client and run python3 client.py on the remote machine.
Use the --python2 or -y option to use the pickle protocol 2 to be backward compatible with Python2 (e.g. for ROS).
4. Control
Download: simplePiRover-master.zip / GIT
You can check out Alberto Naranjo's Blog for more, and from the README.md: Simple Wireless Rover for Raspberry Pi
Small robotic platform based on Raspberry Pi controlled by a remote PS4 game controller over a wireless network.
Kickstart Guide
1. Install Adafruit Motor Hat in Raspberry Pi
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-Library.git
2. Start server in Raspberry Pi
Code:
python3 robotServer.pyConnect game controller to remote machine. Configure the correct server IP on client and run python3 client.py on the remote machine.
Code:
client.py -h <host> -p <port> [--verbose] [--python2]4. Control
- L2: Forward
- R2: Backward
- Right pad: Spin left or right
- Raspberry Pi 3 with Raspbian Jessie.
- Adafruit Motor Hat: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2348
- 4x 5-12V DC gear motors.
- 12V battery pack for motor power
- USB based battery pack for Raspberry Pi 3
- client.py UDP client that will connect the first game controller and start sending data to a predefined ip and port.
- robotServer.py UDP server to receive the remote game controller inputs and move the rover.
- GameController.py Class to handle the bluetooth PS4 game controller.
- SimpleUDPClient.py Basic client class.
- SimpleUDPServer.py Basic server class...
Capcom Home Arcade Launches October 25th, Details and Trailer Video
Previously we covered the RetroEngine Sigma and Game Box Hero systems for emulation fans, and recently Capcom announced their Capcom Home Arcade launches this October 25th with pre-orders available now for a whopping 229.99 Euros (~$256.43 USD) to get your retrogaming fix. 
According to the official site, 16 classic Capcom arcade titles are included as follows:
Some popular alternatives to the limited and pricey Capcom Home Arcade include Pandora's Box, which according to ZeroJay's Blog is a series of multi-game bootleg arcade boards created by Chinese company 3A Game that offer over 2,000 games playable and are available on marketplaces including AliExpress and Ebay for a cost of around $100 each.
If anyone here has first-hand experience with Pandora's Box or similar multi-game emulator systems you would recommend let us know in the comments below... and remember emulation is preservation.
According to the official site, 16 classic Capcom arcade titles are included as follows:
- 1944 The Loop Master
- Aliens Vs Predator
- Armored Warriors
- Capcom Sports Club
- Captain Commando
- Cyberbots Full Metal Madness
- Darkstalkers The Night Warriors
- Eco Fighters
- Final Fight
- Ghouls And Ghosts
- Giga Wing
- Mega Man The Power Battle
- Progear
- Street Fighter 2 Hyper Fighting
- Strider
- Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo
Some popular alternatives to the limited and pricey Capcom Home Arcade include Pandora's Box, which according to ZeroJay's Blog is a series of multi-game bootleg arcade boards created by Chinese company 3A Game that offer over 2,000 games playable and are available on marketplaces including AliExpress and Ebay for a cost of around $100 each.If anyone here has first-hand experience with Pandora's Box or similar multi-game emulator systems you would recommend let us know in the comments below... and remember emulation is preservation.
PS4 Retail Theme Unlocker Windows GUI Front-End by Backporter
Proceeding the PS4 DLC, Games, Updates & Themes Guide by @AluPL (aka TheRadziu on Twitter) today @Backporter shared via Twitter a PS4 Retail Theme Unlocker Windows GUI front-end (PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.exe) for use with TheRadziu's ez_fake_dlc.py Python script (Guide) to create the resulting PlayStation 4 Theme Unlocker PKG. 
Download: PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.7z / PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.rar / PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.zip / GIT
He can also be reached via his Discord Channel for support, and from the README.md: PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker
This tool uses ez_fake_dlc.py to create the unlocker pkg
This tool creates an unlocker Package File(.pkg) for themes
This is what it should look like
Installation:
1: download Fake_PKG_Generator
2: put all the exe's in the data folder
3: profit
Other Questions
Q: Will This Work On Saves?
A: No, This Is Only for Themes
Download: PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.7z / PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.rar / PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker.zip / GIT
He can also be reached via his Discord Channel for support, and from the README.md: PS4-Retail-Theme-unlocker
This tool creates an unlocker Package File(.pkg) for themes
This is what it should look like
Installation:
1: download Fake_PKG_Generator
2: put all the exe's in the data folder
3: profit
Other Questions
Q: Will This Work On Saves?
A: No, This Is Only for Themes
PS4 Games Up to Half Off as PlayStation Plus Platinum Weekend Begins
This weekend PlayStation Plus members can save up to 50% off select PS4 games during Sony's PS Plus Platinum Weekend Sale with titles including Days Gone, Grand Theft Auto V, Rage 2 Deluxe Edition and more below.
The PlayStation Plus Platinum Weekend ends 9/16 at 8AM PT, and below is the full list form Sony Social Media Manager Justin Massongill:
The PlayStation Plus Platinum Weekend ends 9/16 at 8AM PT, and below is the full list form Sony Social Media Manager Justin Massongill:
| PS4 Games | - | - |
| Title | $PSPlus | $Original |
| BLOOD & TRUTH | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED – NITROS OXIDE EDITION | $44.99 | $59.99 |
| DAYS GONE | $41.99 | $59.99 |
| DAYS GONE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION | $45.49 | $69.99 |
| GRAND THEFT AUTO V | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| GRAND THEFT AUTO V: PREMIUM ONLINE EDITION | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| GTAV: PREMIUM ONLINE EDITION & GREAT WHITE SHARK CARD | $26.99 | $44.99 |
| GTAV: PREMIUM ONLINE EDITION & MEGALODON SHARK CARD | $45.00 | $89.99 |
| GTAV: PREMIUM ONLINE EDITION & WHALE SHARK CARD | $35.99 | $59.99 |
| HORIZON ZERO DAWN COMPLETE EDITION | $14.99 | $19.99 |
| KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE ROYAL EDITION | $27.99 | $39.99 |
| MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: SILVER LINING | $5.99 | $9.99 |
| MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS | $14.99 | $24.99 |
| MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: THE HEIST | $5.99 | $9.99 |
| MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: TURF WARS | $5.99 | $9.99 |
| METRO EXODUS | $30.00 | $59.99 |
GameStop Reports Massive Q2 Loss, Closing Up to 200 Stores This Year
Recently GameStop reported a $32 million loss for Q2 of this year (Final GME ER Q2 2019 - 9.10.19.pdf) announcing that as a result they'll be closing between 180 and 200 'underperforming' stores before year's end... with even more closures coming! 
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This doesn't come as too much of a surprise considering upcoming platforms like Stadia rely on cloud streaming subscription models while Sony's current PSN, PS Plus and PlayStation Now services focus on digital downloads... although their next-generation PlayStation 5 console will still support physical media discs.
To reminisce briefly, back in the day I frequented Babbages, Electronics Boutique (aka EB Games) and Software Etc for PC games... and for video games it was Child World, KB Toys and Toys R Us.
If anyone works at GameStop and has additional details or those with some fond memories of your favorite game store to share, feel free to do so in the comments below.
Also cast your VOTE in the latest Forum Poll responding to the question of today's Internet-centric world: Are Brick And Mortar Video Game Stores Still a Necessity?
Cheers to Engadget.com for a heads-up on the news earlier this week.
⚰ ☠This doesn't come as too much of a surprise considering upcoming platforms like Stadia rely on cloud streaming subscription models while Sony's current PSN, PS Plus and PlayStation Now services focus on digital downloads... although their next-generation PlayStation 5 console will still support physical media discs.
To reminisce briefly, back in the day I frequented Babbages, Electronics Boutique (aka EB Games) and Software Etc for PC games... and for video games it was Child World, KB Toys and Toys R Us.
If anyone works at GameStop and has additional details or those with some fond memories of your favorite game store to share, feel free to do so in the comments below.
Also cast your VOTE in the latest Forum Poll responding to the question of today's Internet-centric world: Are Brick And Mortar Video Game Stores Still a Necessity?Cheers to Engadget.com for a heads-up on the news earlier this week.