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by Published on September 28th, 2010 15:43
Over at PSX-Scene, garyopa, has posted some interesting information about how Sony is really taking this Jailbreak seriously. Lots of information as to who is involved and what Sony is doing. So not only is Sony going after sites that sell (of course), but they are asking the court they need to findout the true identify of everyone that sells, makes, offers for sale, or even has just knowledge of the real people behind any project called PSJailbreak, PSGroove, OpenPSJailbreak, PSFreedom. Sony is going all out!
In an update to the court action against the owners of PSJAILBREAK, I have gotten all the possible recent court documents that are available right now at much personal cost to myself (money for documents), but I thought it would serve the public good to see what the Sony legal dogs are up to.
In these boring legal filings by Sony, it now covers not just PSJailbreak, but also names PSGroove, PSFreedom, OpenPSJailbreak, and they have filed printouts from various blogs, forums, and sites like PS3NEWS with comments and tutorials people have been writing up on how to use these various programs. They even mention of course the phone ports & TI84 calc. hacks.
Sony is using this information, to get the courts to order up faster service, to force the various ISP', Domain Register's, and Web Hosting Services to give up the personal info on their clients so that can serve more court papers on those people, and issue DMCA takedown notices to shut down various sites.
So for the Judge has only granted one order so far, this one is directed to YAHOO! to within 5 business days to turn over all the information they have on a "[email protected]", all IP's he used to access his mail, his personal info stored by Yahoo, his email of course, and other logs.
This E-Mail address is the one that was used to rent the mail-drop box in Texas used by http://shoppsjailbreak.com as their virtual office for orders, shipments, registering the domain name, etc.
Recently, that above name site which also goes under the company name of Zoomba stop using the ".com" domain and now is operating under a http://shoppsjailbreak.net domain. -- Plus also the http://psjailbreakcanada.com site which seems to point IP wise to the older site, has suddenly been changed to DOJ/IPR/ICE notice that has been used in the past for "Torrent/Movie" site take-downs!
Anyhow, here is all the public court documents you can read thru them now, and see just what SCEA has been printing out about yourself online, they are asking the court they need to findout the true identify of everyone that sells, makes, offers for sale, or even has just knowledge of the real people behind any project called PSJailbreak, PSGroove, OpenPSJailbreak, PSFreedom.
Don't be surprized if the next few days, you see less sites online, or you find yourself answering the door to a person serving you a Summons to Appear! -- The good reading stuff is the PDF's called Exhibit or Exhibits!
You can view public PDF documents via source link below. What do you think about all this and what effect this has on the homebrew community?
Source: PSX-Scene ...by Published on September 28th, 2010 03:45
On the original PS3, there was an ON/OFF switch on the back. With the PS3 Slim, Sony removed it. With all the recent outbreak of open source jailbreaks that allows gamers to install homebrew applications, you must start the PS3 from a cold boot. With original PS3, you simply flip the switch but with Slim owners, you must unplug and plug the power cable. This can be a big hassle especially if you're power cable is not easily accessible. This device retails for 19€ ($19.90USD) and is shipping to retailers now.
The TEAM X3 is well decided to offer products of quality to us, and really useful. Thus, for all the owners of PS3 slim which are not equipped with a switch as on the FAT, the TEAM X3 thus developed X3 Switch, a module which connects between the console and the cable of slim in order to create a switch off-set on the top, by avoiding you the tiresome handling of the cable of slim between each starting of a dongle.
Finally the price of the module should be in the neighbourhoods of 19€, costs carriage included/understood. The address of the site as for it is www.x3switch.com and it will be on line under a few hours.
Environmently friendly saving Energy by completely turns off all power that the PS3 Slim would use
Protects your PS3 Slim power connector from wear and tear
Updates the PS3 Slim to have the same ON/OFF feature as the older PS3s (Fat) have by default.
Conveniently locate ON/OFF switch that fits securely to the back of your PS3 Slim.
The X3Switch is a quality designed and manufactured product.
Q1. What are the benefits of using the X3 Switch on my PS3 Slim?
A. X3 Switch completely disables power that currently your PS3 Slim is using while even turned off. With the X3 Switch in the OFF position no power is being consumed by the PS3
Q2. How does the X3 Switch save from wear and tear on my PS3 Slim?
A. X3 Switch will save wear and tear by plugging in directly to the power port in the back of your PS3 Slim. This way you would not have to remove the power cord from your PS3 Slim only from the X3Switch or just turn if off. Then turn it on the next time you want to use your PS3 Slim.
Q3. So the X3 Switch would be just like adding a switch like the PS3 (old Fat) systems have?
A. Yes, that was exactly one of the reasons the X3 Switch was made to replace a feature that was left off of the PS3 Slim.
Q4. How well does the X3 Switch attach to my Ps3 Slim?
A. The X3 Switch was designed to fit tightly, securely and align up evenly with your PS3 Slim.
Source: Logic-Sunrise
Images via comments ...by Published on September 27th, 2010 15:23
Last week’s PlayStation 3 Firmware update had an impact on a limited number of peripherals that made them stop working. Sony of course issued a statement that it did not support unlicensed or pirate hardware. Well, apparently there were reports that some MadCatz PS3 add ons were also effected. Today, MadCatz issued a formal response and approach to the situation:
Over the last 24 hours, various media outlets have reported on issues gamers are experiencing after downloading and installing the new ‘3.50’ Firmware for their PlayStation 3 video game systems.
Mad Catz would like to take this opportunity to put gamers’ minds at ease. With the exception of a small quantity of controllers sold before 2008, we believe that all Mad Catz products will continue to function as they did prior to the 3.50 Firmware update including high profile products such as our range of Street Fighter IV™ FightSticks and Wireless FightPads; our range of controllers and accessories for Call of Duty®; our Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Wireless FlightStick; our wired and wireless control pads; and our range of Rock Band™ accessories.
Any consumer who owns a Mad Catz product and is experiencing an issue, including an issue with the PlayStation 3 Firmware update should contact Mad Catz customer services. Providing the product is within warranty, Mad Catz will be happy to offer a suitable replacement.
Technical Contact information for MadCatz:
Technical Support – USA
Tech Phone: 1-619-683-2815
Toll Free (USA): 1-800-659-2287
Email: [email protected]
Support Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 12p & 1pm - 4pm (PST)
Closed Saturday, Sunday and most major US holidays
Technical Support – UK
Tech Phone: +44 (0) 1633 883 110
UK only: 08450 508418
E-Mail: [email protected]
Technischer Support – Deutsch
Per E-mail: [email protected]
Telefonisch: 089-54612710
Mo – Fr von 16:00 – 19:00 Uhr
Source: FileFront ...by Published on September 27th, 2010 15:23
Last week’s PlayStation 3 Firmware update had an impact on a limited number of peripherals that made them stop working. Sony of course issued a statement that it did not support unlicensed or pirate hardware. Well, apparently there were reports that some MadCatz PS3 add ons were also effected. Today, MadCatz issued a formal response and approach to the situation:
Over the last 24 hours, various media outlets have reported on issues gamers are experiencing after downloading and installing the new ‘3.50’ Firmware for their PlayStation 3 video game systems.
Mad Catz would like to take this opportunity to put gamers’ minds at ease. With the exception of a small quantity of controllers sold before 2008, we believe that all Mad Catz products will continue to function as they did prior to the 3.50 Firmware update including high profile products such as our range of Street Fighter IV™ FightSticks and Wireless FightPads; our range of controllers and accessories for Call of Duty®; our Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Wireless FlightStick; our wired and wireless control pads; and our range of Rock Band™ accessories.
Any consumer who owns a Mad Catz product and is experiencing an issue, including an issue with the PlayStation 3 Firmware update should contact Mad Catz customer services. Providing the product is within warranty, Mad Catz will be happy to offer a suitable replacement.
Technical Contact information for MadCatz:
Technical Support – USA
Tech Phone: 1-619-683-2815
Toll Free (USA): 1-800-659-2287
Email: [email protected]
Support Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 12p & 1pm - 4pm (PST)
Closed Saturday, Sunday and most major US holidays
Technical Support – UK
Tech Phone: +44 (0) 1633 883 110
UK only: 08450 508418
E-Mail: [email protected]
Technischer Support – Deutsch
Per E-mail: [email protected]
Telefonisch: 089-54612710
Mo – Fr von 16:00 – 19:00 Uhr
Source: FileFront ...by Published on September 26th, 2010 16:02
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YOU MUST POST COMMENTS AT http://reviews.dcemu.co.uk/comment-n...-3-323713.html...by Published on September 26th, 2010 14:29
Yesterday, we posted the news on the Proof of Concept PSGroove ported to PlayStation 3 Sixaxis. Today, hasuky, from ElOtroLado who made the video (seen below), has posted the guide on how to modify your PS3 Sixaxis controller. Some soldering skills will be required. Also, it doesnt seem to be an actual port of the PSGroove. Its seems to be more of installing a PIC inside the PS3 controller and wiring it to the USB port. For the amount of work put into it, I personally prefer to just purchase a USB development kit. Hopefully, he can provide clearer pictures for us to see. Until than, enjoy.
Translated via Google:
This Mod is based on a pic 18F2550 PsgrooPic with Sixaxis PS3 controller adapted to take into account that will comply with 2 main functions:...
Ps3 launch debug mode without losing any original settings and also be updatable.
Clarified, as any MOD is to make use of solder on the board of control, nothing complicated, only 8 of them.
Materials:
- 1 Control Sixaxis PS3 (in my case I have one of a Pack of 80g without vibrator, will also be worth for DUALSHOCK 3 but I have not tried).
- 1 Pic 18f2550 and to have a list to create a Picgroove in components as much as the programmer. In EOL there are many TUTORIALS on the matter, I personally I used the scheme of th0rin, in its version 1.2, that is to say, PSGroo 1.2.pdf can see tambiem it in this connection: hilo_tutorial-psgroopic-programador-casero-esquema-elsemi_1484968_s580 in an appointment of our companion calvo225, follows all the passages until having pic programmed. I recommend the Art2003 programmer with the WinPic800 program EYE: Pin 26 must go to mass if option LVP in the Config eyelash of the WinPIC800 were selected. If option LVP were not used, it is not necessary.
- Cable to do puestes (uses cable of data for them hard disk IDE of 80 very pratico wire and a single hair.
- Soldering iron, tin, scissors, graze FLUX, etc
Construction:
We already take pic previously programmed with the PSGrooPIC_wBTL_HEX_V1.5.hex file we doubled all the legs to him to be able to perfectly place it in a place of the control:
[Click on image to enlarge]
This it is the best place than I obtained pic enters perfect, to put it with the legs seeing towards outside
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[Click on image to enlarge]
Seeing where it goes ours we removed pic, we cut it pieces of cable IDE but of 5 cm. and already do not come to weld the points: 1,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,19,20,25,26 one by each point. To remember that pic is seeing towards outside, points 15.16.19.20, 25 and 26 they are below pic and habria that to double them upwards, nothing complicated for the other points is but easy since they are in the part superior.
Now it is necessary to weld all the necessary components for the Pic:
2 10 Resistance of k.
1 Resistance 330 ohm.
1 470 Condenser of 220 or nf.
2 22 Condensers of pf.
1 Crystal of 8, 12, or 20 mhz.
1 Condenser 100 nf.
1 LED (any color, I have not placed it).
Puden to follow this scheme for easy interpretation
[Click on image to enlarge]
Utilizen cable pieces IDE to be able to connect them to pic, the subject of the Jumper and exits VCC, D+, D and GRN leave to cable sufficient about 10 cm more or less to have chest of drawers the installation if there is to cut cut. The LED that leaves not places it since I do not believe that it is necessary, now if they alquien wants to place it well, In this photo I show more or less as it must be before welding something, also can look for another form to place them for my was the best one than encontre:
[Click on image to enlarge]
CLARIFYING:
Before welding something to the order they deberan to try that pic works I correctly I connect to him to exits VCC, D+, D and GRN a connector usb and probe if took exploit, if everything goes well we come to the step to weld to the control, the points marked with colors are those that so go soldiers to the plate what without altering nothing.
[Click on image to enlarge]
One sees that in diagram it leaves as everything connected goes are simple welds, in the part of the JUMPER is necessary to remove the two lines and to place them in the button stick straight (THIS IS TO UPDATE the PIC FOR FUTURE UPDATES OF the PSGROOVE).
In the right part superior notese that is one extencion of button RESET have extended I it and added switche that goes adapted to the housing of the order I had to use a Dremel to be able to place it and to leave it outer (this it is but the important one of all so that when driving it annuls it to any funcionabilidad usb of the offer giving entered the Exploit). I recommend beings to cover everything to place insulators between cables, pic and the mini connector usb to guarantee the good operation.
Operation
- In order to be able to take the Xploit usb in the console and the control only places the cable, to have previously extinguished and ignited the console in the back button, soon to have tight button RESET and next to push button POWER next button EJET to activate way DEBUG, to hope until it leaves the logo the console, you can retire the control
by Published on September 25th, 2010 18:56
(Sony May be Unhappy if this news goes mainstream)
There were reports of people trying to use the SixAxis controller to Jailbreak the PS3. However, we stopped hearing about any progress on it and heard more about clones such as the PS3Key and P3Free and many others. Now, there seems to be proof of a PSGroove port on a PlayStation 3 SixAxis/DualShock 3 controller! Forum user hasuky from http://www.elotrolado.net/ stated that he'll be putting more info online tomorrow.
Translated via Google:
Starting by telling you, not to say bad words for those many people that maybe criticize the work of others without having done any research or evidence. I feel sorry for these people and for those who doubted in this project: I've spent a bit of my time and achieved what I wanted to do, not having a separate usb device, I wanted to run from the command Psgroove Sixsaxis and step be updatable via PC with just the controller and a USB cable for your bad luck has made the video I'm uploading it now takes a bit because my connection is shared. If you wait about 30 minutes more or less what you see, long time I was interested by the different consoles, as amended. I tell you to cool something that was the first to repair a bad nand extracted from a xbox 360, I have a couple of tutorials that many served him. And thanks to EOL and many people who make this forum what is now really. Tomorrow I will have to make the tutorial and make the respective tests.
It seems that not only do you use the controller to jailbreak your PS3 but you can continue to use it like a normal controller. However, you would need to connect the controller via USB cable first. This is like a shot to Sony's heart considering modders are using Sony's own product to jailbreak their system.
*UPDATE*
It seems that it will require some soldering in order for the PSGroove to be flashed onto the PS3 Controller...
*UPDATE #2* (9/26/10)
Originally Posted by hasuky @ ElOtroLado
Clarified, as any MOD is to make use of solder on the board of control, nothing complicated, only 8 of them Originally Posted by Al Bundy @ ElOtroLado
So after looking and reading a rough Google translation of the guide (which can be found HERE), it doesnt seem like its an actual port of the PSGroove onto the PS3 controller. Its more of installing a PIC inside the PS3 controller and wiring it to the USB port.
Source: ElOtroLado Forums / ElOtroLado Forums (Update #1)
...by Published on September 25th, 2010 18:56
(Sony May be Unhappy if this news goes mainstream)
There were reports of people trying to use the SixAxis controller to Jailbreak the PS3. However, we stopped hearing about any progress on it and heard more about clones such as the PS3Key and P3Free and many others. Now, there seems to be proof of a PSGroove port on a PlayStation 3 SixAxis/DualShock 3 controller! Forum user hasuky from http://www.elotrolado.net/ stated that he'll be putting more info online tomorrow.
Translated via Google:
Starting by telling you, not to say bad words for those many people that maybe criticize the work of others without having done any research or evidence. I feel sorry for these people and for those who doubted in this project: I've spent a bit of my time and achieved what I wanted to do, not having a separate usb device, I wanted to run from the command Psgroove Sixsaxis and step be updatable via PC with just the controller and a USB cable for your bad luck has made the video I'm uploading it now takes a bit because my connection is shared. If you wait about 30 minutes more or less what you see, long time I was interested by the different consoles, as amended. I tell you to cool something that was the first to repair a bad nand extracted from a xbox 360, I have a couple of tutorials that many served him. And thanks to EOL and many people who make this forum what is now really. Tomorrow I will have to make the tutorial and make the respective tests.
It seems that not only do you use the controller to jailbreak your PS3 but you can continue to use it like a normal controller. However, you would need to connect the controller via USB cable first. This is like a shot to Sony's heart considering modders are using Sony's own product to jailbreak their system.
*UPDATE*
It seems that it will require some soldering in order for the PSGroove to be flashed onto the PS3 Controller...
*UPDATE #2* (9/26/10) Originally Posted by hasuky @ ElOtroLado
Clarified, as any MOD is to make use of solder on the board of control, nothing complicated, only 8 of them Originally Posted by Al Bundy @ ElOtroLado
So after looking and reading a rough Google translation of the guide (which can be found HERE), it doesnt seem like its an actual port of the PSGroove onto the PS3 controller. Its more of installing a PIC inside the PS3 controller and wiring it to the USB port.
Source: ElOtroLado Forums / ElOtroLado Forums (Update)
...by Published on September 23rd, 2010 14:41
Warning: Counterfeit and Unlicensed PlayStation®3 Wireless Controller (Recommendation: use only genuine PlayStation®3 Wireless Controller)
Counterfeit PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers, which are practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers, have been discovered in the market. SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous. It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, or other property. Moreover, SCEA does not support continued functionality of counterfeit or unlicensed controllers in system software updates and these devices may cease to function in the future because of system software updates.
SCE and its affiliated companies disclaim all liability for any loss or damage suffered by you or any third party through the use of counterfeit or unlicensed products.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
In addition to counterfeit controllers, if you have upgraded to the new 3.50 firmware to get the 3D Blu-Ray playback, don't be surprised if your unofficial USB devices no longer work. Sony failed to mention that they also prevented majority of 3rd party peripherals to not work unless its licensed Sony products.
Members from the Official PlayStation forum have started a list of what USB devices do not work. I've heard Bannco's FRAGnStein was also one of them that did not work but Bannco released a new firmware update for the controller to make it work again. But not all 3rd party devices are upgradeable with a simple flash of a firmware.
What's next Sony? You're going to remove online play so people can't cheat or trash talk? I hope this wasnt intentional as 3rd party manufacturers will be very upset about this.
*UPDATE*
We've been informed by XCM that their PS3 products such as their XCM XFPS Fire Light Gun, Cross Battle Adapter 2.0, RateUp Adapter and XFPS Force 4.0, all work on 3.50 firmware.
Source: PlayStation ...by Published on September 23rd, 2010 14:41
Warning: Counterfeit and Unlicensed PlayStation®3 Wireless Controller (Recommendation: use only genuine PlayStation®3 Wireless Controller)
Counterfeit PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers, which are practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers, have been discovered in the market. SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation®3 Wireless Controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous. It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, or other property. Moreover, SCEA does not support continued functionality of counterfeit or unlicensed controllers in system software updates and these devices may cease to function in the future because of system software updates.
SCE and its affiliated companies disclaim all liability for any loss or damage suffered by you or any third party through the use of counterfeit or unlicensed products.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
In addition to counterfeit controllers, if you have upgraded to the new 3.50 firmware to get the 3D Blu-Ray playback, don't be surprised if your unofficial USB devices no longer work. Sony failed to mention that they also prevented majority of 3rd party peripherals to not work unless its licensed Sony products.
Members from the Official PlayStation forum have started a list of what USB devices do not work. I've heard Bannco's FRAGnStein was also one of them that did not work but Bannco released a new firmware update for the controller to make it work again. But not all 3rd party devices are upgradeable with a simple flash of a firmware.
What's next Sony? You're going to remove online play so people can't cheat or trash talk? I hope this wasnt intentional as 3rd party manufacturers will be very upset about this.
*UPDATE*
We've been informed by XCM that their PS3 products such as their XCM XFPS Fire Light Gun, Cross Battle Adapter 2.0, RateUp Adapter and XFPS Force 4.0, all work on 3.50 firmware.
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