JAILBREAKSCENE - Homebrew, Downloads, Backup: 2011

Interview: Kaz Hirai talks about the NGP's strategy (video)

If you are puzzled as to why Sony decided to unveiled the NGP this early in the year, all you need to do is watch the video interview below. In short, SCE's President & Group CEO Kaz Hirai says, "We announced the NGP in January for a launch of later in the year, for the holiday season, for several reasons. One is that we certainly wanted to share all of the excitement with all of our PlayStation fans, but at the same time, we wanted to make sure that talking about the platform in an open manner with all of the publishing partners around the world. And that's really to make sure that we are going to have a wide-range of titles. It is really important for us that we start engaging in some real strategic discussions on software portfolios with as many developers and publishers as possible [...]".

source PlayStation Blog via engadget.com

PSNinja updated to v3

The newest version of PS3Ninja is now out. In this latest version of PS3Ninja, the history files will be read only and a basic selective menu has been added. To view the readme and download this latest version click below to visit our forum post.

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Gitorious refuses to remove other PS3 related repositories

Sony recently demanded Gitorious to take down PS3 related repositories that are in violation of their copyrights/patents. Gitorious complied and removed what was asked but now they are refusing to remove any more content until Sony can prove that it is in violation of Norwegian law--since the claim made on February 1st, 2011 was referencing US law. Below is the complete e-mail sent by Gitorious to Sony's legal department.

An update on the Sony DMCA issue:

We have just sent an email to Sony’s legal attournes in reply to their DMCA takedown notice sent to us yesterday:

Re: Demand for removal of claimed copyright infringing content from Gitorious.org

This is in reply to your notification of United States Copyright Law Violations at Listed URLs, dated February 1st 2011. As we confirmed via email yesterday, the content was taken down from gitorious.org yesterday at 3.18PM CET.

Your claim made reference to US law, which is not applicable in Norway. When removing the content from our server placed in Norway, we did so to avoid being in violation with Norwegian law, to the degree that Norwegian and US copyright law is compatible.

It appears that a new team, who goes by the name f0Xtr()n, has entered into the custom firmware game—releasing their very own version of custom firmware v3.55 called 3.55 FT - 1. As with all custom firmwares, install at your own risk and make sure to follow the instructions as given.

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Hacker George Hotz fighting to move case to New Jersey

As you may already know, Sony had filed a lawsuit against developer geohot (aka George Hotz) for jailbreaking the PS3 and the company had expressed interest in keeping the case going in California's jurisdiction. But George Hotz' lawyer, Stewart Kellar, wants the case to be moved to New Jersey--Hotz's home state--so that it will be under NJ's jurisdiction. According to Hotz's lawyer, fighting to keep the case in California's jurisdiction may prove to be difficult for Sony, as the following needs to be proved:

[1st prong] The nonresident defendant must do some act or consummate some transaction with the forum or perform some act by which he purposefully avails himself of the privilege of conducting activities in the forum, thereby invoking the benefits and protections of its laws;
[2nd prong] The claim must be one which arises out of or results from the defendant's forum-related activities; and
[3rd prong] Exercise of jurisdiction must be reasonable.

Thanks to this inspired member at psx-scene, DeathByte, who did some research on his own to develop this little app Qt4. Qt4 code can be compiled in Linux. This inspiration of DeathByte came from reading about the release of Simply PS3 Proxy Tool by Hideki. Unfortunately, that tool only works for Windows users. Some viewers were requesting for a mac version, or a commandline version, and thus DeathByte has brought a version that can be used on Linux. Many thanks to DeathByte. I'm sure many people who do not use Windows will find this useful. To read more and download this tool, click below to visit our forum post.

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PS3 Rootkit: security researcher says PS3 remote execution is old news

According to security researcher Chris Boyd at GFI Security, the news that Sony had some way to remotely execute codes on the PS3 is nothing new. He stated that since 2006, Sony has it as part of the PS3's terms and conditions.

Boyd told El Reg, "It's been known for a while that a networked PS3 will contact Sony servers at start up (whether it has an active PlayStation network account on it or not), which performs various tasks related to error logs, updates and other activities".

He went on to say that if you are not hacking your PS3, you shouldn't be concern as there is no 'threat'.

"I'm still waiting for someone to explain how this 'PS3 rootkit' could be used to run unsigned malicious code on a non-jailbroken box," Boyd told El Reg.

So there you have it, perhaps we should calm down and stop worrying that the almighty Sony is after us.

source theregister.co.uk

multiMAN v1.15.02 released. Resume interrupted transfers & more

The popular multiMAN app has been updated to v1.15.02. This build includes the ability to view available free space prior to transferring or copying, a warning prompt to alert you if the copy destination already contain folders with the same name, support for COVER.PNG/COVER.JPG and POSTER.PNG/POSTER.JPG, major improvements to the built-in FTP server, and more.

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[RUMOR] Possible method to recover PS3 from Waninkoko's custom firmware brick

Forum member GeoCheckSum of elotrolado.net has reported on a recovery method for those who ended up bricking their PS3 after installing Waninkoko's custom firmware v3.55 (1st release). This method requires a NOR flasher, a computer with a serial port, and a Nokia USB cable (CA-121). At the current time, the instructions are incomplete; therefore, we'll keep you posted if anything else develops.

For those of you who have been using PS3Win, here is the latest update. It is now at version 0.9.9. It does not seem like there is much changes. The FTP module has been completely rewritten and PS3Win will not check if a directory of local games has changed at startup. To download and read more about this program, click below to visit our forum post.

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Rogero Manager v8.0 released. Implemented syscall36 and more

Rogero Manager v8.0 is out and includes many changes such as support for custom firmwares by Hermes, Kmeaw, and Waninkoko, implementation of Syscall36, a fixed for FTP server, and many more.

Download & see full changelog »

multiMAN 01.15.01 BASE Package - New help screen

It seems the newest version of the BASE package of multiMAN has been released. It is now at version 01.15.01. The updated for the FULL or the MEGA packages have not been released yet as of now. This will probably be happening soon because of the release of the BASE package. Along with this new update, this latest version adds a new help screen in the file manager, file and folder copy transfer speed has been improved, and much more. For more information on this latest version or to download visit our forum by clicking below.

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Sony sends DMCA takedown notices to Gitorious

Just like GitHub, Sony has sent out takedown notices to Gitorious--requesting the removal of PS3 related repositories that may infringe on their copyrights and/or patents.

Go here for the complete DCMA takedown notice. And if you go to drizzt's gitorious mirror, all you will get is this message, "Sorry. page not found".

Message from Gitorious:

Greetings,

We're writing you to inform you that we have been forced to remove your Gitorious repositories containing PS3 related code. We received a DMCA takedown notice from Sony this morning, and Norwegian law commands us to respond to such a notice by removing potentially infringing content until it's legality can be fully clarified. If you can provide Gitorious with irrefutable evidence that this code is not violating neither Sony's copyrights/patents nor Norwegian law, you are welcome to keep hosting the affected repositories with us.

source @drizzthacks via Twitter, drizzt-hacks.blogspot.com

[UPDATE] Kmeaw's LV2 Patcher v8 out. New features added

Kmeaw has now released version 8 of his LV2 patcher. This version adds support for the syscall 36 payload and Waninkoko's custom firmware v3.55 v2.

kmeaw: yes
kmeaw: c540c141fb5d9f5723ba6c394c5e9828
kmeaw: i have added sc36 payload
kmeaw: it is still v8
kmeaw: no code has been changed
kmeaw: just new .txt and .bin files

Download Kmeaw's LV2 Patcher v8 »

Get on PSN with 3.55 using Logan5 Proxy Tool

There is this neat little tool that you can use in order to get onto PSN with version 3.55. It is called Logan5 Proxy Tool. Run this program on your pc and configure your network settings on your PS3 to use a proxy. Use your computer's IP as the proxy. It has been tested and works great (for the time being). To download and read more, click on the link below to visit our forum post.

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[Tutorial] How to create custom dynamic themes for PS3

Do you see that cool dynamic theme in the video above? Well, you can create one, too, for your PS3. All you need to do is follow the tutorial provided and use the tools available in the download link.

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Sony sneaked firmware v3.56 fix onto its server

Sony has sneaked out a fix for official firmware v3.56, which is aimed at resolving the PS3's internal hard drive bug. The bug would cause the PS3 to not boot-up properly if the hard drive was switched out after installing firmware v3.56. So, if you are one of the unlucky few who installed the buggy firmware v3.56 that was released a few weeks back, you may want to give fix a shot.

It looks like KaKaRoTo and a few other developers have been busy working on a new project called PS3MFW. This project is aimed at simplifying the making/customization of custom firmwares. From the look of it, it appears very simple to operate. You select the original firmware that you want to use--the firmware released by Sony--then select the modified/custom firmware, followed by picking your options and tasks, and finally, click on build MFW. I don't think it can get any easier than this!

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Gaia Manager v2.07 released. Enabled disc-less on syscall36

Developer drizztbsd has released Gaia Manager v2.07. This version has disc-less on syscall36 enabled for '/app_home'. There are three (3) versions available in a single download, as shown below:

- UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-V2.07-BDRIPS.pkg
- UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-V2.07-GAMES.pkg
- UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-V2.07-GAMEZ.pkg

The most popular choices among many users is the 'GAMEZ.pkg'.

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Custom Firmware with dual boot option. GameOS or Linux

It appears that developer graf_chokolo from xorloser.com is working on a method that will allow the PS3 to dual boot Linux and GameOS (of a different firmware version) from an external hard drive, but it would require modifying the hypervisor. This is what graf_chokolo had to say, " it would be possible to redirect dev_flash to another HDD region, e.g. by patching Hypervisor’s storage subsystem. HDD has enough space for that".

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[Tutorial] Create your own custom coldboot for PS3

Surely many have been waiting for a decent tutorial on how to create a custom coldboot for the PS3. For those who don't know what a coldboot is, it is the boot-up screen that you see when you first power on your device--for this example, it would be the PS3. This is a very long tutorial and you must follow the steps as provided to get the custom coldboot to work properly. Good luck, you may need it.

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Hideki - Simple PS3 Proxy released

Thanks to Hideki, who has coded this neat proxy program, which will allow your PS3 version 3.55 consoles back onto the PSN. This is a very neat program that I'm sure many of you will enjoy. This program is called Simple PS3 Proxy and will live up to its name. It is indeed very simple to use. This app will spoof the current version number, allowing the version 3.55 and older firmwares back on PSN. To download and learn more about this handy program, click below to visit our forum post.

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OpenPS3FTP updated to v1.2

Thanks to jjolano, the author of this project, has now released the latest version of OpenPS3FTP. This latest version will fix passive mode and other bugs. The changelog of v1.1 and this latest v1.2 can be viewed in our forums. Read more and download by clicking below.

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Official PS3 firmware v3.56 has a rootkit

[UPDATE ABOUT PS3 ROOTKIT HERE]

According to developer Mathieulh, the official PS3 firmware v3.56 is said to contain a rootkit which allow Sony to perform remote code execution upon connection to the PlayStation network. What this means is that Sony can scan for specific files on your PS3 console—such as custom firmwares and hombrew applications—and send a report back to the company. Whether this is legal or not is yet to be determined but be careful what you put on your PS3.

Originally Posted by N.A:

For those who are curious about the new PS3 security, it seems Sony has implemented something in 3.56 I mentioned here a few weeks ago that is the same as Microsoft uses to detect and ban 360's.

Mathieulh just posted about it on IRC.

Essentially Sony can now remotely execute code on the PS3 as soon as you connect. This can do whatever Sony wants it to do such as verifying system files or searching for homebrew. Sony can change the code and add new detection methods without any firmware updates and as the code executes remotely there is no reliable way to forge the replies.

Whilst it is possible to patch or remove this code from the firmware this will likely mean the end of playing CFW online (as PSN can just check before login that this is active) or at the very least mean it will be even easier for Sony to detect and ban users.

Judging from the fact that people can still connect using the proxy method it seems Sony hasn't activated any of this yet but the functions are there in the new firmware.

Dean has updated his multiMAN app to version v1.15.00. This release includes support for "Black Screen Games" from external USB hard drive, the ability to launch "Black Screen Games with the 'SELECT + X' button combination, LV2 GameOS memory in the file manager, and more.

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Hide Blu-ray drive LV2Diag Patcher released by JaiCraB

Developer JaiCraB has released an interesting patch for those who want to block the PS3 system from looking for the Blu-ray drive during a firmware upgrade. Also, if are still using those USB jailbreak devices (X3Max, Minimus, Teensy++, etc) to downgrade your PS3 by putting it into Service/Factory Mode, it may be a good idea to use this patch so that you don't lose any Blu-ray movie playback feature.

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LuxDev - Multi Tools for PS3 v1.0.1(2)

Well we just added the news not too long ago about this useful tool. It seems that LuxDev has updated to its next version. Along with this new version there is a new management system, it allows you to browse your games folder, and more. Visit our forum to disuss and download. Enjoy!

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PS3FOXX-GUI updated to v2.5

Thanks to Foxx1984, a forum member from logic-sunrise, is now offering his latest version of PS3FOXX-GUI. As for those who have not heard of this tool, it is used to generate .PKG using the tools of fail0verflow's makepkg.exe. This tool has a very simple interface for use and runs under Windows. New features to this latest version includes improved user interface and auto patching and correction of various bugs. Visit our forum to download and read more about this.

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The Untitled Project v0.2 released. A larger world

Developer thatotherdev has released v0.2 of The Untitled Project. In this build, the worlds is larger, there are over 500 objects to collect, buildings now have elevators, and the ground floor has at least one door--just to name a few.

Download, see changelog, & discuss in forum »

Geohot warns Sony about future programmers

Geohot has updated his site with a note that is addressed to Sony.

Note to Sony:
It's apparent you don't care about your reputation with consumers, and I can almost understand your point there.
Few people consider buying a TV or laptop a moral choice, and the consumer base is quite large.
But talented developers are in much shorter supply, and take it from one personally, who you choose to code for is much more of a moral choice. The programmers you will one day be looking to hire are the ones reading the tech news sites right now.
And they will remember.

source geohot.com

OpenPS3FTP v1.1 released

A very nice app called OpenPS3FTP is now released. This is a great app for those users who have problems uploading their files via FTP to their consoles. This new version of OpenPS3FTP is suppose to be much more stable for file transfers via FTP servers such as BlackBox and especially users that are using Filezilla. To view the source file of this app, click here. To read more about this program, visit our forum by clicking below.

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Major update - PS3 Game Updater 1.3

Great news to everyone that is interested in the PS3 Game Updater. Thanks to trueicecold, we now have version 1.3 of the PS3 Game Updater. This updated had some very good features to it. For example, it had the ability to download ALL updates, and not only the latest ones, optimized FTP scanning, downloads updates by Title ID, and convernient file naming. Click below to see our forums and read more about what this latest version can do.

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Custom Firmware Maker v1.4 out. For Waninkoko's CFW v3.55 v2

With the release of Waninkoko's custom firmware v3.55 v2, developer Zouzzz has updated and released his Custom Firmware Maker. Use this tool to easily create custom firmwares. Not only is this tool compatible with Waninkoko's custom firmware, but also with Wutangrza, Kmeaw, and Hermes.

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Multi Tools for PS3 released by LuxDev

Thanks to LuxDev who has recently released this Multi Tools for the PS3. This multi tools helps manage your games, easily copies your games to other HDDs, and more. The picture above is a picture of this Multi Tools. Visit our forum by clicking the link below to find out more about what this useful tool can do.

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multiMAN v1.14.02 released. Disc and disc-less support added

Dean has updated his multiMAN app to version v1.14.02. This release include only disc and disc-less support. Yes, a rather short list for a changelog but a nice release nonetheless.

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Official PS3 firmware v3.60 to support cloud save

According to Kotaku, Sony's next firmware update (v3.60) will have an option to store your save game data in the "cloud". In other words, you can store your precious save game data online so that it could be retrieved from another PS3 console simply by logging into your PSN account. The advantage of having this feature is that it will free up hard drive spaces on your PS3. Now, this feature comes with two catches that you need to be aware of: since it "will allow save data with the copy prohibited attribute to be copied into the online storage", developers can choose to opt out--preventing the save game data from being stored online--and you must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to use this feature. Look for “Online Saving” when this firmware becomes available.

source kotaku.com

PSNinja Stealth v2 released. Added push fake history

The developer behind PSNinja Stealth has updated this handy app to version 2. PSNinja Stealth is a homebrew app for the PS3 that can be used to hide your online status and wipe the PS3's history. There's two versions are available--an unsigned version for jailbroken PS3 running v3.41 and a signed version for PS3 running custom firmware v3.55.

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Xtreme Custom Firmware v3.56 coming soon

Word on the street is that a developer who goes by the name Xtreme is working on custom firmware v3.56. That's right, not v3.55. According to the developer, the custom firmware if functional but not ready for public consumption.

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Waninkoko's Custom Firmware v3.55 v2 released. Tutorial and tools provided

After a wild ride with his first custom firmware release (v1), Waninkoko is back with v2! The release of this custom firmware v3.55 v2 comes with an apology for what had happened to those who installed his first release--simply put, their PS3 transformed into a piece of brick. Now, we're not implying that v2 will have the same effect as v1, but USE WITH CAUTION!

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PS3 hackers moved Github files to Gitorious

Earlier today, we reported that several Github repositories belonging to a few PS3 hackers were taken down, due to a take down notice issued by Sony. But just when Sony thought that they had won, the hackers responded by moving their source code from Github to Gitorious.

Click HERE for mirrors of some PS3 related repository that were moved from Github.

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PS3 Game List v1.0 released. Organize your PS3 backups

Released by developer wborland, this PC app can be used to manage PS3 game backups stored on your PC's hard drive. Of course, this PC app is not the first of its kind but it is the first to have features like multiple threads handling for faster loading of information and the ability to export the game list to a text file.

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PSNinja Stealth v1 released. Hide online status & wipe history

PSNinja Stealth is a homebrew app for the PS3 that can be used to hide your online status and wipe the PS3's history. There's two versions are available--an unsigned version for jailbroken PS3 running v3.41 and a signed version for PS3 running custom firmware v3.55.

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Sony NGP: Facts you need to know

The unveiling of the PSP's successor, Next Generation Portable (NGP), by Sony didn't take the world by storm but one thing that many didn't expect was the name and the design of the device--speculating that it'll be called PSP 2 and assuming it'll look like the PSPgo. Like it or hate it, it will be coming out this holiday 2011. So, here are several known facts about Sony's next handhelp--Next Generation Portable.

Known Facts:
• British company ARM, which has built NGP's CPU, usually gears its creations towards good battery life, according to TechRadar. Sony's pitching battery life between 4-6 hours.

• NGP contains an ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core) CPU. This is well ahead of other recent mobile devices, whose manufactures have only recently begun installing Dual Core in the latest handsets. The iPad also uses ARM Cortex designs in its system on a chip (SOC).

• Sony has dubbed the curvaceous chassis of NGP 'Super Oval Design'. The platform holder claims it has been specially created to ensure more comfort in longer play sessions than PSP1.

Read more NGP facts & discuss in forum »

DMCA takedown notice sent to PS3 hackers

With the success of getting a Temporary Retraining Order (TRO) granted by the court, Sony immediately sent out a takedown notice to various GitHub repositories belonging to PS3 hackers. This includes KaKaRoToKS, graf_chokolo, kmeaw, and probably others. Sadly, this is another win for Sony.

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PS3 Game Updater v1.2 released. Now with FTP support

Developer trueicecold is back with another release to his PC app; which can be used to search for updates for your PS3 game backups that are stored on your computer. Updates available will be downloaded to your computer. Version 1.2 features FTP support, shortcuts, auto-skipping of already downloaded updates, and more.

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Rebug 3.41E Beta v2.0 delayed. Minor issue with Hermes v4c

For those who were hoping to see the release of Rebug 3.41E Beta v2.0 soon after its announcement, you'll have to wait a bit longer. According to the team, they are running into issues with Hermes v4c payload but promised to resolve the issue soon.

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multiMAN v1.14.01 released. Increased stability and more

Dean has updated his multiMAN app to version v1.14.01. This release includes the following changes: hypervisor mapped memory set to 4096 bytes, restored AVCHD support, added on the fly mount point redirection, and much more.

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Killahs PS3 AIO Tool BETA V2 released

Thanks to Killahs, who released this impressive tool that is based on the work of NZHawk and bobby6killer, all you have to do is download an update package for your PS3 game. That's not the only thing, you can also download debug updates which are served only to the developers. Visit our forums to read more about this useful tool.

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HellDoc's PS3 Game Manager 1.0.0.3 released

HellDoc's PS3 Game Manager is a PC application that can be used to manage your PS3 game backups. No installation required, just launch the program and scan your computer's hard drive for game backups. After the scan, the program will show you the game's title ID, version number, firmware required to run, updates available, and more.

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LogJam Intelligent Log Stealthing v1.02 released for PS3

Developer bazgee has released a tool called LogJam that you can use to clear out log files created by the PS3, instead of erasing them. The tool is designed to take care of logs created invalid entries, homebew, games, and various programs.

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Sony's request for a Temporary Restraining Order granted

This is not good news for the PS3 scene. The judge in the case has granted Sony's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Geohot and the other defendants. According to court documents, it says that Sony has sufficient cause for the TRO to be granted. Therefore, they are restricted from offering, creating, posting, marketing (and so on) of any hacks.

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Sony's Next Generation Portable (NGP) unveiled! Videos and screenshots included

This is the moment that many have been waiting for. Sony has finally unveiled the successor to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) system--and no, it is not called PSP 2 but instead, Next Generation Portable (NGP). Well, at least that's the codename for the new handheld. According to Engadget, NGP will "[...] revolve around five key concepts: Revolutionary User Interface, Social Connectivity, Location-based Entertainment, Converging Real and Virtual (augmented) Reality." and will be compatible with contents currently available on the PlayStation Store (e.g. downloadable PSP games). Additionally, NGP will utilize flash memory cartridge (similar to the Nintendo DS) for its games and other files compatible with the NGP--yeah, UMD is no more--and will feature dual-analog joysticks and four times more pixels than the PSP. Not to mention, NGP's home screen will have, what Sony calls, LiveArea, which offers several vertical navigation home screens--all will be available this holiday.

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Poll: Does Sony Have the Right to Put a Rootkit on your PS3?