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by Published on November 18th, 2010 03:07
Graf_Chokolo has released his version of the PSGroove payload that allows developers to finally see full details out of the PS3 system firmware complete with decrypted contents. -- This release is advance and for developers only, but hopefully it will give them a very useful tool to expand the PS3 Scene even more!
So guys, i promised to you that i will made my PSGroove payload public.
I just uploaded it to github. Let me first explain how it works. I do not have much free time, so please do not expect me to explain every detail to you :-) The target group of this release are advanced programmers among you. The source code is not commented but it’s clean, well structured and self-explaining.
My payload has 2 stages. The 1st stage is actually a PSGroove payload. It initializes the gelic device and allocates memory needed for the 2nd stage. Just compile the 1st stage binary, convert it to C hex array and replace the PSGroove payload.
The 2nd stage does the real job, e.g. decrypts a CORE_OS_PACKAGE.pkg from a PUP file, runs some isolated SPU module or dumps FLASH. The 2nd stage binary is sent to PS3 over Ethernet with “sendfile” which i also provided. The 1st stage code receives this data and stores it in a memory region of size 64 kb. After the upload is complete, the 1st stage code jumps to the 2nd stage code and executes it. So, you have to program PSGroove only once and can just change the 2nd stage binary to execute different code.
In order to be able to run isolated SPUs, you first need to dump your FLASH memory.
Then extract these files from dump and after that you can use it e.g. to decrypt packages :-) I described how to extract files from FLASH dump on my Hypervisor Reverse Engineering page.
To be able to decrypt packages from PUP file, first you need to extract a revoke list for packages from PUP file 3.41 e.g. (RL_FOR_PACKAGE.pkg). Just extract it, convert it to C hex array and paste it into rvk_pkg_341.c. You have to do it yourself because i don’t want any legal problems with SONY.
I didn’t use any GameOS functions in my code because my goal is to reverse Hypervisor and i wanted to learn how to do it without GameOS. I don’t plan to release any GameOS tools, so feel free to create new cool and helpful programs for GameOS using my code :-)
I’m using ppu toolchain for Linux provided by IBM to compile the source code.
I will try to answer any of your questions here. But please do not ask me questions like how to install ppu compiler or something like that :-) You will find everything on the Internet. I don’t have much time, so try to do as much as you can by yourself, you will benefit from it yourself :-)
So, have fun guys :-)
Github: https://github.com/grafchokolo/psgroove
Source: PSX-Scene ...by Published on November 18th, 2010 03:07
Graf_Chokolo has released his version of the PSGroove payload that allows developers to finally see full details out of the PS3 system firmware complete with decrypted contents. -- This release is advance and for developers only, but hopefully it will give them a very useful tool to expand the PS3 Scene even more!
So guys, i promised to you that i will made my PSGroove payload public.
I just uploaded it to github. Let me first explain how it works. I do not have much free time, so please do not expect me to explain every detail to you :-) The target group of this release are advanced programmers among you. The source code is not commented but it’s clean, well structured and self-explaining.
My payload has 2 stages. The 1st stage is actually a PSGroove payload. It initializes the gelic device and allocates memory needed for the 2nd stage. Just compile the 1st stage binary, convert it to C hex array and replace the PSGroove payload.
The 2nd stage does the real job, e.g. decrypts a CORE_OS_PACKAGE.pkg from a PUP file, runs some isolated SPU module or dumps FLASH. The 2nd stage binary is sent to PS3 over Ethernet with “sendfile” which i also provided. The 1st stage code receives this data and stores it in a memory region of size 64 kb. After the upload is complete, the 1st stage code jumps to the 2nd stage code and executes it. So, you have to program PSGroove only once and can just change the 2nd stage binary to execute different code.
In order to be able to run isolated SPUs, you first need to dump your FLASH memory.
Then extract these files from dump and after that you can use it e.g. to decrypt packages :-) I described how to extract files from FLASH dump on my Hypervisor Reverse Engineering page.
To be able to decrypt packages from PUP file, first you need to extract a revoke list for packages from PUP file 3.41 e.g. (RL_FOR_PACKAGE.pkg). Just extract it, convert it to C hex array and paste it into rvk_pkg_341.c. You have to do it yourself because i don’t want any legal problems with SONY.
I didn’t use any GameOS functions in my code because my goal is to reverse Hypervisor and i wanted to learn how to do it without GameOS. I don’t plan to release any GameOS tools, so feel free to create new cool and helpful programs for GameOS using my code :-)
I’m using ppu toolchain for Linux provided by IBM to compile the source code.
I will try to answer any of your questions here. But please do not ask me questions like how to install ppu compiler or something like that :-) You will find everything on the Internet. I don’t have much time, so try to do as much as you can by yourself, you will benefit from it yourself :-)
So, have fun guys :-)
Github: https://github.com/grafchokolo/psgroove
Source: PSX-Scene ...by Published on November 16th, 2010 21:03
ThatOtherPerson has just released the very first SixAxis compatible homebrew game for the PlayStation 3, Neo Race v0.1! Although at the moment, racing has yet to be implemented. To control your vehicle you simply tilt the PS3 controller to the left or right. To accelerate you press the [X] button. For now, all you can do is go around the track. ThatOtherPerson promises that racing will be added sometime in the near future. This definitely has a TRON feel to it.
This is an early build of a racing game with sixaxis controls. Just tilt your PS3 controller left and right to turn and hold X to accelerate.
It has a similar art style (because its incredibly quick and easy to make art assets that looks like this by comparison to making something pseudo photo realistic) as Neo Tanks but they are otherwise completely unrelated.
At the moment all you can do is go around the track and possibly drive off it and onto the buildings bellow. But there will eventually be actual racing, split screen multiplayer and (here comes what I consider the mildly cool part which will still be totally unimpressive by comparison to ModNation Racer but is kinda nice next to Track Mania) an in game track editor which will NOT be limited to a grid.
I know I start too many side projects but I’m not abandoning anything. I’ve been doing a good job of going back and improving on Cubicle Shooter and I do intend to do the same with this and everything else. In fact the next thing I’m planning to work on is fixing up Dont Get Crushed.
Download the PS3 version
Alternate links
Download the Source Code
Alternate links
Oh and does anyone know what the deal is with fog in PSGL? It works fine on PC but on PS3 it just turns the entire screen completely black and ruins the frame rate.
Source: ThatOtherDev Blog ...by Published on November 16th, 2010 21:03
ThatOtherPerson has just released the very first SixAxis compatible homebrew game for the PlayStation 3, Neo Race v0.1! Although at the moment, racing has yet to be implemented. To control your vehicle you simply tilt the PS3 controller to the left or right. To accelerate you press the [X] button. For now, all you can do is go around the track. ThatOtherPerson promises that racing will be added sometime in the near future. This definitely has a TRON feel to it.
This is an early build of a racing game with sixaxis controls. Just tilt your PS3 controller left and right to turn and hold X to accelerate.
It has a similar art style (because its incredibly quick and easy to make art assets that looks like this by comparison to making something pseudo photo realistic) as Neo Tanks but they are otherwise completely unrelated.
At the moment all you can do is go around the track and possibly drive off it and onto the buildings bellow. But there will eventually be actual racing, split screen multiplayer and (here comes what I consider the mildly cool part which will still be totally unimpressive by comparison to ModNation Racer but is kinda nice next to Track Mania) an in game track editor which will NOT be limited to a grid.
I know I start too many side projects but I’m not abandoning anything. I’ve been doing a good job of going back and improving on Cubicle Shooter and I do intend to do the same with this and everything else. In fact the next thing I’m planning to work on is fixing up Dont Get Crushed.
Download the PS3 version
Alternate links
Download the Source Code
Alternate links
Oh and does anyone know what the deal is with fog in PSGL? It works fine on PC but on PS3 it just turns the entire screen completely black and ruins the frame rate.
Source: ThatOtherDev Blog ...by Published on November 16th, 2010 15:01
THE WINNERS ARE...
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Winners will be contacted via Twitter for mailing address.
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We're back again with another contest for our loyal followers and readers. Having just posted our review of the X3Max x3Jailbreak USB microSD SDHC, why not have a contest!? If you own a PlayStation 3 and looking to play homebrew games and use homebrew applications, this is the jailbreak choice! Not only can you use an HEX file, but there is also a microSD(HC) slot. This DOES NOT work on PS3's with firmwares 3.42, 3.50 or above. If you have firmwares below 3.41, this will work.
Sponsor:
We would like to thank X3Max North America for sponsoring this giveaway and we highly recommend all of you to pick up your X3Max x3jailbreak from them.
Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter for more news and future contests!
How to enter:
All you have to do is retweet the post about the giveaway (http://www.twitter.com/#!/dcemurevie...66524752826368), become a follower on Twitter and you will be automatically entered. If you already are a follower on Twitter, no worries! Just retweet about the giveaway. Only 1 entry per person. The contest ends December 1, 2010 and winners will be chosen randomly and first post will be updated with winners. Winners will be contacted through Twitter for mailing address.
Please note that none of the "upgrade" products listed in this site are endorsed by Nintendo, Sony and/or Microsoft. DCEmu Reviews and DCEmu Network does not condone piracy. The primary functions of a "modchip" and/or "flashcart" are to allow you to play imported games and homebrew software that you legally own or simply just for experimenting with hardware. We in no way endorse piracy, and encourage all users to do the right thing and support the developers/manufacturers that support them. We do not take any responsibilities for any use outside of these parameters or where the use of such a device is illegal.
*DCEmu Reviews and DCEmu is not responsible for lost or damaged packages and/or electronic devices. All shipping of prizes are handled by X3Max.ca. Any concerns in regards to X3Max or shipping, please contact X3Max.ca. ...by Published on November 16th, 2010 15:01
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We're back again with another contest for our loyal followers and readers. Having just posted our review of the X3Max x3Jailbreak USB microSD SDHC, why not have a contest!? If you own a PlayStation 3 and looking to play homebrew games and use homebrew applications, this is the jailbreak choice! Not only can you use an HEX file, but there is also a microSD(HC) slot. This DOES NOT work on PS3's with firmwares 3.42, 3.50 or above. If you have firmwares below 3.41, this will work.
Sponsor:
We would like to thank X3Max.ca for sponsoring this giveaway and we highly recommend all of you to pick up your X3Max x3jailbreak from them.
Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter for more news and future contests!
How to enter:
All you have to do is retweet the post about the giveaway (http://www.twitter.com/#!/dcemurevie...66524752826368), become a follower on Twitter and you will be automatically entered. If you already are a follower on Twitter, no worries! Just retweet about the giveaway. Only 1 entry per person. The contest ends December 1, 2010 and winners will be chosen randomly and first post will be updated with winners. Winners will be contacted through Twitter for mailing address.
Please note that none of the "upgrade" products listed in this site are endorsed by Nintendo, Sony and/or Microsoft. DCEmu Reviews and DCEmu Network does not condone piracy. The primary functions of a "modchip" and/or "flashcart" are to allow you to play imported games and homebrew software that you legally own or simply just for experimenting with hardware. We in no way endorse piracy, and encourage all users to do the right thing and support the developers/manufacturers that support them. We do not take any responsibilities for any use outside of these parameters or where the use of such a device is illegal.
*DCEmu Reviews and DCEmu is not responsible for lost or damaged packages and/or electronic devices. All shipping of prizes are handled by X3Max.ca. Any concerns in regards to X3Max or shipping, please contact X3Max.ca. ...by Published on November 15th, 2010 16:39
To follow up on our PSDowngrade news that we posted a few days ago, PS Jailbreak team reports that PS Jailbreak, now supports firmwares 3.42, 3.50 firmwares and claim that it will support higher, they also confirm the legibility of PS Downgrade...
Homebrew developers and software engineers we want to hear from you. If your looking for part time or full time work please contact us [email protected]. Only Serious inquiries from people with experience.
Again we revolutionize the world and show the disbelievers that we are the original source. We understand what we are doing and will continue to be at the forefront of support. Officially launched today is our sister site www.psdowngrade.com the worlds only downgrader. Allowing you to downgrade your new console to any previous firmware version. With a PS Jailbreak and PS Downgrade now all all 44 Million users and counting can enjoy Homebrew. We dont like new comers beeing singled out , so we ventured into the unknown once again and now brought you an out of the box USB solution.
All dealers should contact us for new pricing schedules, as well as marketing material. We have just completed a new batch of product ready to ship immediately.
Please beware PS Downgrade only installs on original PS Jailbreak devices. There are numerous inferior clones and copycats out on the market claiming to be compatable with our support. This is FALSE!!! Buy original from a trusted reseller or risk being stuck with a paperweight.
With this first proof video of the downgrader, a lot of people have commented that its fake:
To show that its not a fake, another a new video of the downgrader from an authorized reseller, HolidayCarts, has been uploaded. This time, its in HD quality, not cuts in the video and the only editing done to the video was adding text to the video:
Source: PS Jailbreak / PS Downgrade ...by Published on November 15th, 2010 16:39
To follow up on our PSDowngrade news that we posted a few days ago, PS Jailbreak team reports that PS Jailbreak, now supports firmwares 3.42, 3.50 firmwares and claim that it will support higher, they also confirm the legibility of PS Downgrade...
Homebrew developers and software engineers we want to hear from you. If your looking for part time or full time work please contact us [email protected]. Only Serious inquiries from people with experience.
Again we revolutionize the world and show the disbelievers that we are the original source. We understand what we are doing and will continue to be at the forefront of support. Officially launched today is our sister site www.psdowngrade.com the worlds only downgrader. Allowing you to downgrade your new console to any previous firmware version. With a PS Jailbreak and PS Downgrade now all all 44 Million users and counting can enjoy Homebrew. We dont like new comers beeing singled out , so we ventured into the unknown once again and now brought you an out of the box USB solution.
All dealers should contact us for new pricing schedules, as well as marketing material. We have just completed a new batch of product ready to ship immediately.
Please beware PS Downgrade only installs on original PS Jailbreak devices. There are numerous inferior clones and copycats out on the market claiming to be compatable with our support. This is FALSE!!! Buy original from a trusted reseller or risk being stuck with a paperweight.
With this first proof video of the downgrader, a lot of people have commented that its fake:
To show that its not a fake, another a new video of the downgrader from an authorized reseller, HolidayCarts, has been uploaded. This time, its in HD quality, not cuts in the video and the only editing done to the video was adding text to the video:
Source: PS Jailbreak / PS Downgrade ...by Published on November 13th, 2010 14:03
Having posted the first illustrated image of XCM's new Wing fan for the Xbox 360 Slim, we now have the first REAL look at the actual fan! What do you think of it?
XCM Wing Fan is a plug and play solution (no need to modify the console) and can lower the consoles temperature by 5-6° Celsius. XCM Wing Fan also has a built-in auto mode to monitor the consoles temperature which can increase/decrease the fan's speed accordingly.
Product feature:
- Compatible with Xbox 360TM Slim console.
- Plug and play.
- Cools down the console immediately.
- Built-in the LED monitor.
- Built-in auto mode to monitor the consoles temperature which can increase/decrease the fan's speed accordingly.
- Built-in manual mode to manually set the fan speed up to 2000 Rev/min.
- Lower the consoles temperature by 5-6° Celsius.
- Auto detect overheating problem which will turn on fan automatically.
- Matches the console perfectly.
No word on pricing but will be released next week. You'll be able to purchase it from Play-Asia, Divineo US, Divineo China, Divineo France and ConsoleSource when its released.
Source: Exclusive! ...by Published on November 12th, 2010 20:22
Sony Public Relations Manager Alex Armour has officially confirmed that Gran Turismo 5 for PS3 will be released on November 24, 2010.
The date is locked in: Gran Turismo 5 will go on sale throughout North America on Wednesday, November 24th.
That means you’ll be experiencing over 1,000 cars, including karts and select NASCAR cars, scores of tracks, the all-new Course Maker, a dynamic weather system, a robust online community, and everything else Gran Turismo 5 has to offer in less than two weeks.
Along with confirming the November 24th date, Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc. had this to say:
Gran Turismo 5 is an ambitious project, with challenges and complexities which have made it our version of the Apollo Space Program! When we created the original Gran Turismo back in 1997, we wanted to set a completely new precedent for the racing genre. With the technological leap onto PlayStation 3, our objective with Gran Turismo 5 was to create another great revolution which would not only satisfy our own high expectations, but would meet or even exceed the anticipation of the fans. Satisfying the loyal Gran Turismo followers is at the heart of all of our efforts, which is why it was such a difficult decision to delay the release of the game, and one which we did not take lightly. I can only apologize to everyone for making you wait so long, and I hope that when you try out the wealth of driving experiences available in Gran Turismo 5, you will not be disappointed.
Don’t forget to pre-order Gran Turismo 5 if you haven’t already to ensure your copy day one and receive a voucher for one of five free downloadable cars with a custom Stealth Model skin and a $10 Video Game credit at Amazon.com.
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