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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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Nemesis 2 via MSX Emulator on PS4 Video Demo by BigBoss
Last weekend we saw a preview picture of the MSX title Nemesis 2 running on PlayStation 4, and today PS4 homebrew developer BigBoss shared a full video demonstration of it being played for emulation fans, myself included! 
In his Tweets below, he reassuringly teases the audience by stating simply "The best is yet to come..." as the debate continues on whether shuffle2 actually updated anything since flat_z adding the 4.55 kernel offsets in Fail0verflow's Github back in June.
Thanks to @bombob for the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier today!
In his Tweets below, he reassuringly teases the audience by stating simply "The best is yet to come..." as the debate continues on whether shuffle2 actually updated anything since flat_z adding the 4.55 kernel offsets in Fail0verflow's Github back in June.
Thanks to @bombob for the news tip in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier today!
PS3 IDPS Bruteforcer for PlayStation 3 Consoles by Habib
Following his PS3 STARBUCKS 4.81 CFW v1.02 update, today PlayStation 3 developer @smhabib released a PS3 IDPS Bruteforcer homebrew application, although he notes it takes considerable time even on a fast server to crack the IDPS based on archive2.dat and therefore not really worth the effort for most end-users. 
Download: idps_brute.7z (973.96 KB) / idps_brute.7z (Updated / Optimized) (973.95 KB) / save_idps_bruteforce.7z (Attempt 3) (180.35 KB) / save_idps_bruteforce.7z (Attempt 4) (180.24 KB) / IDPSet (Latest Version) by Zarh / IDPSet_v0.91.pkg (Unofficial - Support FW 4.85C and 4.85D for my study only. Please test.) via theheroGAC
Previously ps3dev was working on a similar tool that attempted to bruteforce the PS3 IDPS from save data, however according to PSDevWiki Sony now uses Open PSID instead of IDPS and it's still up for debate whether the IDPS can be obtained that way.
To quote from Habib on the PlayStation 3 IDPS Bruteforcer revisions:
optimized for i9 7900x since thats what i use
it will take 250 days approx to find the idps based on archive2.dat
it bruteforces last bytes after chassis check
threadripper should do in 150 days if you add more threads so if you have like a big server you can crack the idps in few days.
i tried cuda aes but i couldnt get it to work, it would not encrypt properly idk why
Notes:
needs 16 threads to operate so get a modern cpu like ryzen 1700 or something. if you truly wanna crack it then get...
Download: idps_brute.7z (973.96 KB) / idps_brute.7z (Updated / Optimized) (973.95 KB) / save_idps_bruteforce.7z (Attempt 3) (180.35 KB) / save_idps_bruteforce.7z (Attempt 4) (180.24 KB) / IDPSet (Latest Version) by Zarh / IDPSet_v0.91.pkg (Unofficial - Support FW 4.85C and 4.85D for my study only. Please test.) via theheroGAC
Previously ps3dev was working on a similar tool that attempted to bruteforce the PS3 IDPS from save data, however according to PSDevWiki Sony now uses Open PSID instead of IDPS and it's still up for debate whether the IDPS can be obtained that way.
To quote from Habib on the PlayStation 3 IDPS Bruteforcer revisions:
optimized for i9 7900x since thats what i use
it will take 250 days approx to find the idps based on archive2.dat
it bruteforces last bytes after chassis check
threadripper should do in 150 days if you add more threads so if you have like a big server you can crack the idps in few days.
i tried cuda aes but i couldnt get it to work, it would not encrypt properly idk why
Notes:
needs 16 threads to operate so get a modern cpu like ryzen 1700 or something. if you truly wanna crack it then get...
PSN Sale of the Dead Week 2: More Discounted Games Added!
Sony's Sale of the Dead PSN sale is now in week 2, offering even more games at devilishly deep discounts up to 50% off for PlayStation Store members including 7 Days to Die, Diablo 3 and Dead by Daylight. 
Remember this weeks sale turns into a pumpkin on October 31st at 8 a.m. PT, and here's the full listing courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games Week 2
Remember this weeks sale turns into a pumpkin on October 31st at 8 a.m. PT, and here's the full listing courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games Week 2
| Platform | Title | Sale Price | PS Plus Price | Original Price |
| PS4 | 2DARK | $20.99 | $17.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | 7 DAYS TO DIE | $13.49 | $10.49 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ALIEN: ISOLATION | $8.99 | $5.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ARCANIA – THE COMPLETE TALE | $5.99 | $3.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | DARK ARCANA: THE CARNIVAL | $6.99 | $5.99 | $9.99 |
| PS4 | DARKSIDERS II DEATHINITIVE EDITION | $8.99 | $5.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | DEAD BY DAYLIGHT | $20.99 | $17.99 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | DEAD NATION | $4.49 | $2.99 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | DECEPTION: THE NIGHTMARE PRINCESS | $24.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
| PS4 | DETENTION | $10.39 | $9.09 | $12.99 |
| PS4 | DIABLO III: ETERNAL COLLECTION | $41.99 | $35.99 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | GAME OF THRONES – SEASON PASS | $7.49 | $4.99 | $24.99 |
| PS4 | GRAND THEFT AUTO ONLINE MEGALODON SHARK CASH CARD | $94.99 | $84.99 | $99.99 |
| PS4 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | $35.99 | $29.99 | $59.99 |
| PS4 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V & GRAND... |
PS4 System Software / Firmware 5.01 Update Live, Adds Stability
Just a few weeks ago we saw the release of PS4 Firmware 5.00, and today Sony issued a PlayStation 4 System Software 5.01 Update which hopefully fixes the E-801809A8 errors, and likely patches the recently reported Custom PKGs or perhaps the PS4 5.00 Kexec... we'll know more once scene devs have a chance to decrypt and examine it. 
Download: PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (JP)
To quote from Sony's Official Page on the 5.01 OFW changes:
Main features in version 5.01 update
Download: PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 5.01 Update (JP)
To quote from Sony's Official Page on the 5.01 OFW changes:
Main features in version 5.01 update
- This system software update improves system performance.
Create PS4 / PC Local Server to Launch WebKit Exploits by Markus95
Today PlayStation 4 developer @Markus95 shared a guide on how to create a PS4 / PC local server to launch the various PS4 WebKit Exploits from for those seeking to learn.
Check it out below with a PS4 3.50-4.07 WebKit Exploit video demo, to quote from the French console modding site ModConsoles.fr roughly translated:
Hello everyone, With the great advances of the last few days on PS4, many are wondering how to launch exploits (html) from their console.
There are several possibilities, either go directly through the browser and enter in the search bar the address corresponding to the future hack, either by creating a local server and host or even the exploits.
It is the latter that will interest us here. We will see how to create his own local server between his PS4 and his PC, in order to host me the feats to come (playground or otherwise).
This is very simple to do and allows some advantages:
Then, go under [Settings]> [System]> [Automatic Downloads], and then uncheck the boxes next to [System Software Update Files] and [Automatic Install].
Check it out below with a PS4 3.50-4.07 WebKit Exploit video demo, to quote from the French console modding site ModConsoles.fr roughly translated:
Hello everyone, With the great advances of the last few days on PS4, many are wondering how to launch exploits (html) from their console.
There are several possibilities, either go directly through the browser and enter in the search bar the address corresponding to the future hack, either by creating a local server and host or even the exploits.
It is the latter that will interest us here. We will see how to create his own local server between his PS4 and his PC, in order to host me the feats to come (playground or otherwise).
This is very simple to do and allows some advantages:
- Host even exploits, no worries about HS sites or maintenance preventing you from launching exploits
- Choose the versions of the exploits, do not depend on the bad updates of the exploits.
- Have control over executed exploits, be able to modify them if necessary ...
- A PS4
- A PC
- Python installed on your PC here
- fakedns.py here
- A text editor (Notepad or other)
- Xampp here
- An exploit (webkit for this tutorial) exploit webkit 3.50-4.07
- First and foremost, you need to uncheck automatic updates in your console
Then, go under [Settings]> [System]> [Automatic Downloads], and then uncheck the boxes next to [System Software Update Files] and [Automatic Install].
- Then set up a valid internet...