rewtrewt
08-19-2010, 07:39 AM
Well guys, it appears that the PS3 has (finally) been hacked! According to PS3News.com aswell as other reputable sources a new USB-based modchip is able to transform a regular PS3 system into a debug unit, which allows us to run unsigned code!
To quote from their page (linked above) on the PSJailBreak Specifications:
- PS Jailbreak is a USB plug and play solution that installs in seconds, keeping your valid warranty seal in tact.
- Easy to use installer and GUI takes you step by step.
- Compatible with all production models FAT and SLIM. Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA
- PS Jailbreak disables forced software updates and will never brick your console.
- Supports all games (it does not allow backups of bluray movies , dvd movies , or past consoles games)
- Backup games to your internal hard drive or external hard drive through USB, and boot directly off GUI. Eliminating the need for expensive blueray burners and costly blank media.
- Play backups off your hard drives 2x as fast as off the blueray drive. This eliminates lags and glitches to provide you with smoother game play.
- Open up your console to a new generation of homebrew applications. Load homebrew apps/games off any USB hard drive/flash drive.
- Fully updatable with new features/updates by connecting PS Jailbreak to any computers USB port.
PSJailBreak F.A.Q.:
Q: Is PS Jailbreak easy to install?
A: Yes, it is a plug and play solution. It takes 1 second to fully install, without modifying or opening your console.
Q: Does it permanently modify my console?
A: No of course not, once you unplug it from the usb port it is completely disabled.
Q: How do you install PS Jailbreak?
A: Please consult our downloads page for our instruction manual. We have done our best to make it as thorough as possible to answer all setup and troubleshooting issues.
Q: What is the warranty?
A: PS Jailbreak is sold with a 1 year warranty. All our resellers will take care of warranty issues.
Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/forums/ps3-hacks/psjailbreak-playstation-3-jailbreak-ps3-consoles-arrives-112034.html#ixzz0x2Evbgg7
So, anyone else really excited for this?
To quote from their page (linked above) on the PSJailBreak Specifications:
- PS Jailbreak is a USB plug and play solution that installs in seconds, keeping your valid warranty seal in tact.
- Easy to use installer and GUI takes you step by step.
- Compatible with all production models FAT and SLIM. Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA
- PS Jailbreak disables forced software updates and will never brick your console.
- Supports all games (it does not allow backups of bluray movies , dvd movies , or past consoles games)
- Backup games to your internal hard drive or external hard drive through USB, and boot directly off GUI. Eliminating the need for expensive blueray burners and costly blank media.
- Play backups off your hard drives 2x as fast as off the blueray drive. This eliminates lags and glitches to provide you with smoother game play.
- Open up your console to a new generation of homebrew applications. Load homebrew apps/games off any USB hard drive/flash drive.
- Fully updatable with new features/updates by connecting PS Jailbreak to any computers USB port.
PSJailBreak F.A.Q.:
Q: Is PS Jailbreak easy to install?
A: Yes, it is a plug and play solution. It takes 1 second to fully install, without modifying or opening your console.
Q: Does it permanently modify my console?
A: No of course not, once you unplug it from the usb port it is completely disabled.
Q: How do you install PS Jailbreak?
A: Please consult our downloads page for our instruction manual. We have done our best to make it as thorough as possible to answer all setup and troubleshooting issues.
Q: What is the warranty?
A: PS Jailbreak is sold with a 1 year warranty. All our resellers will take care of warranty issues.
Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/forums/ps3-hacks/psjailbreak-playstation-3-jailbreak-ps3-consoles-arrives-112034.html#ixzz0x2Evbgg7
So, anyone else really excited for this?