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PS3 Hacked via USB Dongle

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the dongle-this dept.

dlove67 writes "PSX-scene.com reports that the first PS3 modchip has been tested and confirmed to be working. Running off of a USB dongle, it appears to be relatively user friendly and claims to not void your warranty. Online gameplay works (at least for the time being). It's been a long time coming; cheers to the PS Jailbreak Guys." The video is attached below if you're curious. Can't help but point out that this wouldn't have happened if Sony hadn't decided to yank the Boot Other OS option.

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  1. The obvious fix from Sony... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sony will disable all USB ports on the PS3 in the next firmware update.

    1. Re:The obvious fix from Sony... by Pojut · · Score: 4, Funny

      Don't give them any ideas, clod!

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  2. Re:What has this to do with sony yanking linux? by netsavior · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can't help but point out that this wouldn't have happened if Sony hadn't decided to yank the Boot Other OS option.

    why? Can somebody please explain? the linked site seems down so maybe that's what I'm missing.

    because nobody uses mod-chips to pirate games, they only use them to boot linux and run homebrew, since computers are so expensive and PS3s are so cheap, this is the only option that some people have. There aren't many pieces of consumer electronics that can run linux, you know.

  3. Sony's official response by rshxd · · Score: 1, Funny

    A protective case around your PS3

  4. who submitted this, Lorena Bobbit? by Thud457 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm very uncomfortable with the words " hacked " and " dongle " in the same headline.

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  5. Re:What does this mean for cheats/aimbots? by Hatta · · Score: 5, Funny

    I like playing FPS games and they are absolutely ruined as soon as you have to deal with.. gamepads.

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  6. Re:What does this mean for cheats/aimbots? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    That article you linked to is total FUD.

    XNA games are allowed to use made up fantasy languages just not Elvish and Klingon.

    C# runs just fine on linux as well as Microsoft OSes meaning it hits most major computing platforms.

  7. Re:What does this mean for cheats/aimbots? by Joe+Snipe · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's the good old "any justification I can grasp at for piracy".

    For myself it's knowing that every game I pirate steals money right out from their greedy little hands. These huge companies like EA and Sony who screw their customers and their staff alike for their C*Os err, shareholders. That's why sometimes I pirate the same game three or four times! Thats like taking $200 right out of their pockets! i don't even plan on owning a PS3 but already I have amassed a pretty substantial library of "backups" (and even backup backups!). Take that fat-cats!

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