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by Published on January 27th, 2011 23:27
At PlayStation Meeting 2011 in Japan, Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, SCEI, introduced the world to the newest addition to the PlayStation product family and the future of portable gaming: currently codenamed NGP (Next Generation Portable).
When PSP first launched in 2005 in North America it changed the way people thought of portable gaming and raised expectations in regards to the variety and quality of games users expected to access while on the go. It has since become the go-to handheld entertainment system for more than 64 million users who seek home entertainment quality games along with access to their music, movies, photos and more.
With NGP we carry on this rich history of redefining industry standards and raising the bar for consumer expectations for what portable gaming can deliver. Designed to blur the lines between interactive entertainment and reality, the NGP will offer Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity. The 5-inch OLED front multi-touch display will bring brilliant images to life and the multi-touch pad on the rear will allow users to engage with the game and characters with a simple movement of their fingertips. Additionally, services created specifically for NGP will be available on PlayStation Network. These services are designed help users take their gameplay, as well as interaction with other gamers, to new levels.
While we here at PlayStation are thrilled to bring this cutting-edge technology to your fingertips, we all know that content is critical to the success for all of our platforms. I’m pleased to share that your favorite franchises will be coming to NGP, including Uncharted and Call of Duty. We are working with our extensive network of 3rd party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios to create experiences unlike anything else on the market.
Also announced this evening was PlayStation Suite, an entirely new initiative from PlayStation that will provide fans with the opportunity to enjoy PlayStation content on an open operating system for the first time in PlayStation history. PlayStation Suite will work with Android based, “PlayStation Certified” portable devices – including mobile phones, smart-phones, and tablet PCs – to offer “PlayStation quality” content to users worldwide. In addition to providing a selection of PS one Classics, we are also working with developers to create new and exciting content that will be available on both PlayStation Certified devices and the new NGP when it comes to market
I think you will agree that the incredible momentum behind PlayStation continues to grow with each passing year. While 2010 was record breaking thanks to an unsurpassed line-up of award winning AAA software, the introduction of 3D entertainment into millions of homes and the launch of our incredibly successful PlayStation Move motion controller, 2011 is already shaping up to be one of our biggest years yet.
Key NGP features:
- Multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display
- Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device
- Dual analog sticks
- Two cameras (front and rear)
- Software titles on small, dedicated flash memory-based cards
- Three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass
- Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity
- PlayStation Network access, including "LiveArea™", "Near" and "Activity" log features Trophy Support
- NGP will be able to play PSP titles, minis, PS one classics, video and comics from the PlayStation Store.
Specs:
Details such as release date, price, and more will be announced in due course. We’ll keep you updated.
Images via comments ...by Published on January 24th, 2011 16:47
Our good friends over at LighTake got some new stuff in. It's an external USB 2.0 hard drive enclosure, but is designed to look like a PS3 Slim console. It comes in three different colors (blue, white and black), handles 2.5" SATA hard drives and they each retail for $13.89.
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 Features
Brand New Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3
USB 2.0 interface, compatible with USB 1.1
The highest transfer speed up to 480Mbps
Support SATA 2.5inch hard disk of up to 1.5Tb capacity
No reboot system require, instant plug & play
ABS plastic with easy dissipation
The double color indicating light, the active status is clear
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 Specifications
Color: Black
Dimensions: 129.4x83.3x18.3mm
Weight: 147 g
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 Package Included
1 x Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3
You can purchase any of these below:
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 Black
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 White
Mobile Mini 2.5" SATA USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure for PS3 Blue
Images via comments ...by Published on January 23rd, 2011 04:31
The Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 Mouse allows you to navigate around your PC with the ease of a laser pointed mouse. While also transforming instantly into a gamepad on the backside. The mouse uses a 5-stage adjustable 1600dpi optical sensor with 125Hz polling rate which makes it a little outdated, but still capable. The unit is connect capable via USB dongle with 2.4GHz wireless capabilities. The gamepad features 14 buttons on the bottom and 7 on the top, while the unit claims to use force feedback.
The Chameleon should be available in Q1 2011, for the suggested retail price of $55.
Specs:
- Wireless 2.4GHz Optical Mouse
- Mouse: 7 keys, 1 scroll wheel
- Joypad: 14 buttons
- USB 1.1 version
- Plug and Play
- Intelligent ID Link
- Operational Voltage: 1.5v
- Operational Current: 30mA
- Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP/Vista/Win 7
- Weight: 115g (without battery)
- Resolution: 400/800/1000/1200/1600dpi (adjustable)
- Sampling Frequency: 125Hz
- Optical Sensor: Pixart Sensor
- Other Features: Game Joypad Function, Multimedia PC Remote Control, 3D Mouse
Source: Shogun Bros. ...by Published on January 22nd, 2011 17:30
Hermes, famous for his payload work, has released his first custom firmware (CFW) today. Unlike the other CFW's available, Hermes decided to release a CFW based off of 3.41 firmware. The firmware basically allows you to jailbreak your console on 3.41 without the need for a dongle, useful for those not planning to update to 3.55. We must stress this is still a beta release and when flashing a custom firmware there is always a chance of bricking.
Read more: PSGroove.com - Hermes CFW 3.41 Version 1.0 (BETA) Released http://psgroove.com/content.php?682-...#ixzz1Bmnlf8WG
tested IN:
CECHC04 (my model, 3 times with different changes, FAT 60GB)
CECHG04 (FAT)
CECHH04 (FAT 40GB)
CECHL04 (FAT 80 gb)
CECH2504B (slim)
CECH2404A (slim)
CECH2004A (slim)
CECH2004B (slim)
Hermes CFW 3.41 version 1.0 (BETA)
----------------------------------
WARNING! This modified firware is tested only by two persons (it is experimental!!!) with this models:
CECHC04 (my model, 3 times with different changes, FAT 60GB)
CECHG04 (FAT)
CECHH04 (FAT 40GB)
CECHL04 (FAT 80 gb)
CECH2504B (slim)
CECH2404A (slim)
CECH2004A (slim)
CECH2004B (slim)
I cannot be sure if it can brick others models (don´t use this CFW if you have buy your console with 3.50+, you can brick it!)
I am not responsible if this CFW brick you console: I have taken all possible precautions using SHA1 hash to avoid errors building the firmware, etc, and other problems (i include too my own patch utility to be sure you apply the patch correctly).
Building the firmware:
Put original PS3UPDAT.PUP (3.41 v2) with patch.bat and run patch.bat. It must create CFW341_PS3UPDAT.PUP.
Put CFW341_PS3UPDAT.PUP as PS3UPDAT.PUP in one pendrive (usb:/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP) and try toupdate normally from the device.
If it say "you have this version yet" try the restoration - recovery method (pressing POWER. Ask about this method if you don´t know in the forums)
Features:
- LV1 patch for undocumented v1_undocumented_function_114 (kudos for flukes1/graf_chokolo) 1 byte, don´t worry! XD
- LV2 peek/poke patch (original from psgroove)
- vsh.self patch to enable .self (same patch as psgroove-hermes_v4B. To launch self requires the payload working)
- nas_plugin.sprx patch to enable packages (same patch as psgroove-hermes_v4B. You can install PSL1GHT original packages but requires
geohot make_self_npdrm without one payload working)
- category_game.xml modified to enable packages (kudos for KaKaRoTo)
With this options PS3 works with Homebrew signed (use make_self_npdrm in the EBOOT.BIN).
Working:
Install payloadhv4.pkg and launch it to load the psgroove-hermes_v4B
NOTE: payload code is experimental. I need to work in the application and the payload to add news features.
don't worry about the source code now: this is a beta test version yet, but the source code will soon available.
Source: ElOtroLado, PSX-Scene & PSGroove ...by Published on January 22nd, 2011 17:30
Hermes, famous for his payload work, has released his first custom firmware (CFW) today. Unlike the other CFW's available, Hermes decided to release a CFW based off of 3.41 firmware. The firmware basically allows you to jailbreak your console on 3.41 without the need for a dongle, useful for those not planning to update to 3.55. We must stress this is still a beta release and when flashing a custom firmware there is always a chance of bricking.
Read more: PSGroove.com - Hermes CFW 3.41 Version 1.0 (BETA) Released http://psgroove.com/content.php?682-...#ixzz1Bmnlf8WG
tested IN:
CECHC04 (my model, 3 times with different changes, FAT 60GB)
CECHG04 (FAT)
CECHH04 (FAT 40GB)
CECHL04 (FAT 80 gb)
CECH2504B (slim)
CECH2404A (slim)
CECH2004A (slim)
CECH2004B (slim)
Hermes CFW 3.41 version 1.0 (BETA)
----------------------------------
WARNING! This modified firware is tested only by two persons (it is experimental!!!) with this models:
CECHC04 (my model, 3 times with different changes, FAT 60GB)
CECHG04 (FAT)
CECHH04 (FAT 40GB)
CECHL04 (FAT 80 gb)
CECH2504B (slim)
CECH2404A (slim)
CECH2004A (slim)
CECH2004B (slim)
I cannot be sure if it can brick others models (don´t use this CFW if you have buy your console with 3.50+, you can brick it!)
I am not responsible if this CFW brick you console: I have taken all possible precautions using SHA1 hash to avoid errors building the firmware, etc, and other problems (i include too my own patch utility to be sure you apply the patch correctly).
Building the firmware:
Put original PS3UPDAT.PUP (3.41 v2) with patch.bat and run patch.bat. It must create CFW341_PS3UPDAT.PUP.
Put CFW341_PS3UPDAT.PUP as PS3UPDAT.PUP in one pendrive (usb:/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP) and try toupdate normally from the device.
If it say "you have this version yet" try the restoration - recovery method (pressing POWER. Ask about this method if you don´t know in the forums)
Features:
- LV1 patch for undocumented v1_undocumented_function_114 (kudos for flukes1/graf_chokolo) 1 byte, don´t worry! XD
- LV2 peek/poke patch (original from psgroove)
- vsh.self patch to enable .self (same patch as psgroove-hermes_v4B. To launch self requires the payload working)
- nas_plugin.sprx patch to enable packages (same patch as psgroove-hermes_v4B. You can install PSL1GHT original packages but requires
geohot make_self_npdrm without one payload working)
- category_game.xml modified to enable packages (kudos for KaKaRoTo)
With this options PS3 works with Homebrew signed (use make_self_npdrm in the EBOOT.BIN).
Working:
Install payloadhv4.pkg and launch it to load the psgroove-hermes_v4B
NOTE: payload code is experimental. I need to work in the application and the payload to add news features.
don't worry about the source code now: this is a beta test version yet, but the source code will soon available.
Source: ElOtroLado, PSX-Scene & PSGroove ...by Published on January 20th, 2011 15:07
Having posted our exclusive news about XCM's new F-1 Converter, we now have the first beta test video for you!
XCM has received many gamer requests to develop a converter for a G25/G27 racing steering wheel to be used on the Xbox 360™ and Xbox 360 Slim™ console, we are glad to tell you that we have successfully made a converter. The converter is not only compatible with the G25/G27 racing steering wheel but also includes a built-in combo attack memory function for fighting games. You just simply press one button to execute the complicated combo attack with ease. Don't miss your chance to own one!
- Compatible with all versions of Xbox 360™/Xbox 360™ Slim, PS3™/PS3™ Slim consoles.
- Built-in converter allows you to use G27 and G25 racing steering wheels on Xbox 360™ with Xbox 360™ racing games.
- Plug and Play.
- Supports Rumble.
- Built-in Combo Attack function on 5 Memory Buttons - Program up to 20 button combos to a single button to pull off devastating moves at will!
- Enable Rapid Fire/Turbo on wired Xbox 360™, Original Xbox™ and PS3™ controllers when connected to your Xbox 360™/Xbox 360™ Slim, PS3™/PS3™ Slim consoles.
- Supports PS3™ SIXAXIS games.
- Supports analog stick tilt functionality on Xbox 360™ controller for the PS3™ console.
- User controlled Rapid Fire/Turbo firing rates (High Speed, Medium Speed, Off).
- Supports wired Xbox 360™ controller, PS3™ controller and Original Xbox™ controller on Xbox 360™/Xbox 360™ Slim, PS3™/PS3™ Slim consoles.
- Get another friend to get a F-1 Converter and you can both share saved combos! (PC required).
You can purchase this from Play-Asia. ...by Published on January 20th, 2011 14:57
By now, we all know about Geohot's 3.55 Custom Firmware that enabled homebrew only. All have been waiting patiently for someone to incorporate the ability to play backups on 3.55 along with homebrew and playing on PSN. With Geohot and KaKaRoTo release of their 3.55 jailbreak, release of Root Keys, it was bound to happen and the flood gates have been opened.
Within the past week or so, there have been 3 different custom firmwares (CFW) that enabled homebrew and backups. The 3 are:
- Wutangrza (based off of flukes1 - enabled ONLY if you use Kmeaw's lv2 patch (needs to run everytime at startup) - https://github.com/kmeaw/lv2patcher)
- Waninkoko (*Note: This version is known to brick PS3 Phat's with 256MB NAND Flash. See below for list)
- kmeaw (based off of Wutangrza - also has a lv2 patch for Wutangrza)
- Wutangrza's CFW is basically what flukes1 released it just has peek/poke enabled but you can't install PKG's.
- Waninkoko's CFW is his own CFW that installs over Sony's Official Firmware (OFW) 3.55.
- Geohot's CFW can be installed over the top on Wutangrza's CFW and allows you to install special signed PKG's.
- kmeaw's CFW has peek/poke and allows you to bypass PKG checks, like how it used to work on 3.41. Therefore you don't need to sign stuff like Geohot's CFW.
- kmeaw's lv2 patch is basically a simple PKG you need to launch before running any backup manager. It will patch lv2 and add syscalls in memory. They are removed once you power off. Safe and efficient! First run the PKG, then run the Backup Manager. When rebooting, you need to repeat the process...kind of like the jailbreak dongles.
The following are NAND sizes of PS3's. If your PS3 models is in red do not install this Waninkoko's CFW until a fix is available:
* FAT NAND SIZE
o CECHA = 256MB
o CECHB = 256MB
o CECHC = 256MB
o CECHE = 256MB
o CECHG = 256MB
o CECHH = 16MB
o CECHJ = 16MB
o CECHK = 16MB
o CECHL = 16MB
o CECHM = 16MB
o CECHP = 16MB
o CECHQ = 16MB
* SLIM NAND SIZE
o CECH-20..A = 16MB
o CECH-20..B = 16MB
o CECH-21..A = 16MB
o CECH-21..B = 16MB
o CECH-250.A = 16MB
o CECH-250.B = 16MB
o CECH-250.A = 16MB
o CECH-250.B = 16MB
o CECH-251.A = 16MB
o CECH-251.B = 16MB
Some Backup Managers have even been updated to work on 3.55 CFW such as Multi-Man and GAIA Manager.
Due to legal reasons, we will not be posting links to these Custom Firmwares as they contain Sony copyrights. There are plenty of sites to find more information about this. DO NOT post links to downloads. This post is basically for informational and news purposes only. We do not condone piracy. ...by Published on January 20th, 2011 03:36
At Nintendo 3DS press conferences in New York and Amsterdam, Nintendo officially stated the release date and price of the Nintendo 3DS in the North America and Europe markets. Europe will get the device first, on March 25 at a price of roughly £229.99 and America will follow two days later on March 27 at an MSRP of $249.99. The European price point is officially open to interpretation by retailers. The system will launch in two colors, Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black.
Nintendo streamed the event on their website, the same day they launched the official Nintendo 3DS section online. The 3DS launch site features in depth information about the system, featuring much of the information fans already knew about the system but a few minor details either unknown or unexpanded previously.
The focus of the conference revolved around 3DS's unique communication features. The Street Pass feature received an in depth overview, including the reveal of a four color LED that will notify you whether friends are online and the current level of connectivity for your 3DS. The 3DS also features a revamped friend code system that should make playing and finding friends much easier than before, plus live viewing to watch friends play remotely.
The 3DS also comes preloaded with software similar to the 3DS and Wii, including a home menu to easily navigate system functions. Other software includes a preloaded game Face Raiders, an activity log similar to the Wii Fit, an internet browser and e-shop, and picture editing software similar to the DSi. Pictures can even be imported to create Mii characters.
The conference can be viewed at Nintendo's 3DS website along with a five minute virtual tour of the system and its features plus numerous videos showcasing launch titles, fan reaction and more. Nintendo also promises to tour Europe and America with interactive demos before the launch. ...by Published on January 14th, 2011 05:50
As posted on Geohot's website, he stated the following:
I will be on G4's "Attack of the Show!" tonight (1/13/2011) at 7PM EST
For those who missed it or do not have the channel G4, you can view the 5 min interview below discussing jailbreaking the PS3 and the lawsuit against him by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).
...by Published on January 14th, 2011 05:50
As posted on Geohot's website, he stated the following:
I will be on G4's "Attack of the Show!" tonight (1/13/2011) at 7PM EST
For those who missed it or do not have the channel G4, you can view the 5 min interview below discussing jailbreaking the PS3 and the lawsuit against him by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).
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