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PS4 5.05 Kernel Exploit Released As PS4 Jailbreak Gets Closer

Only a few moments ago, the PS4 5.05 Kernel Exploit has been released to the public, and this means that

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ramiuk12908d ago (Edited 2908d ago )

hope sony solves this ,but its only a matter of time and im suprised the xb1 and ps4 havent been hacked by now.

what i find really annoying is everything is a JAILBREAK!!!!!!!! when it isnt

Christopher2908d ago

What do they need to fix? PS4 is on 5.55, they just started cracking 5.05.

They are over a year behind.

neoandrew2908d ago

A year? 5.05 was released 18 jan 2018, not even full 6 months. And they are not started cracking it, it is already cracked, software is there from previous firmware hacks, so basically it is now possible to play any game that requires 5.05 or lower.

Still this isn't a full exploit, any new game or game update that requires fw > 5.05 wont be able to run, they cant spoof higher fw as they did with ps3.

mkis0072908d ago

A great way for them to fix all future exploits would be to have games require a console firmware upgrade every 6 months so that if one didn't upgrade their console at a certain point the game would be unplayable. So at the base level a hack that requires a certain firmware would be useless. ( The games would be programmed to expect a certain patch level by a certain point in the year). IDK if they could get around spoofing the date though unless there was a system level date hidden.

Obviously it would have to be thought out to a point where those without internet could get the patch.

Cobra9512907d ago

Think about what that would mean, mkis007. Continued game functionality tied to future patches? What a terrible idea. You would have to be a subscriber to some online service forever, and your games could be changed without your consent, or taken away altogether. If the service ends or you do something the service providers don't like, the games die when the next patch is due. Ridiculous.

Christopher2907d ago

***And they are not started cracking it, it is already cracked, software is there from previous firmware hacks, so basically it is now possible to play any game that requires 5.05 or lower. ***

None of that is true. They have exploits but are not playing PS4 games. They're able to install other software and boot it to run, but not cracked games in general.

Sharky2312907d ago

@mkis007

That sounds too much like the always online idea the Xbox one had! I’ll pass! They can just keep doing what there doing now!!

rainslacker2907d ago (Edited 2907d ago )

@mki

The firmware that's available when a game goes gold comes on every retail disc, and can be loaded if a newer version isn't present. If one updates regularly, they won't need it. As far as I know, it isn't automatic, so it doesn't prompt you. I just know it's required to be there, but know of no loading mechanism for the user. I assume Sony could make that available of its not.

@neon

I'm not aware that any game requires a specific level o f firmware. Anything required to run a game is included in the game build, as it's typically faster. Firmware doesn't really handle the operation of games on that level, just the access to the system itself. Everything else is just side loaded at build time.

CurbStompin2907d ago

5.05 was released in mid January 2018. That’s only 4 months ago bruh.

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Profchaos2908d ago (Edited 2908d ago )

So define what you would call a jailbreak cause it's technically breaking out of a confined OS and hacking the system to run third party unauth software be it a SNES emulator or pirate game to a home made game.

A jailbreak opens the door it's then its up to the user to decide what they do with it.

Although most people would use it to pirate games yeah.

rainslacker2907d ago

Jailbreak typically refers to completely removing user.restrictions from the hardware or software. As of right now, the hacks don't allow access to the game hyper visor where most of the drm resides, and some of the stuff that has been hacked in other places still has limited access for the users.

So, if call this a partial jailbreak of the OS layer. Not of the system itself.

Chumdiddy2908d ago

Awesome, sans piracy.

Then again, piracy has been shown time and time again to HELP overall sales. The vast majority of console pirating is from less than 0.5% of users and those were people that were never going to purchase anyway.

What it does is add people to your fanbase that may purchase items they can't pirate and future releases in the series.

Piracy only hurts when it's easily accessible by the masses. PC pirating can sometimes be a bit of an issue. Music pirating in the 90s/early 2000s hurt sales. Still, the hit was never that big. Studies proved this to the point that companies hid their own results about it while decrying it's harm.

I don't pirate or condone it. I dont cheat online or condone it but I do condone YOU owning the devices YOU bought. I like features given via CFW but we're not there yet on PS4. It's only homebrew/development and piracy, atm.

agent132908d ago (Edited 2908d ago )

exactly, i know a lot of people who became ps fans by pirated ps2 and ps3s now they are gaming on ps4 and they buy all the games legally from psn
and jailbreak doesn't just mean piracy you can do a lot of awesome things like installing Linux and windows or emulate old games or make your ps4 a media center

Aenea2908d ago

Yup! I loved the PSP because of it, made some stuff for it too, emulators for instance and dabbled around a lot, loved it!

It's kinda a shame that there can't be a way for Sony/MS to make something where users can code their own things in a really fenced off environment. With a VM they can properly fence it off from the rest of the system.

Chumdiddy2908d ago (Edited 2908d ago )

People can get as asspained as they want but it's true.

99.99% of the time a pirate was never going to buy. Ever.

Access to the product actually helps future sales from them. So few pirate when they have an option, thats why most pirates are from countries with less expendable income. It's also harder to pirate.

Its why most here get angry about the truth lol. They don't pirate. They can afford it or their parents can. They're fine. They were always going to buy.
Pirates wouldn't have EVER jumped into a user base without piracy. When it's below 1% of users it HELPS sales.

Chumdiddy2908d ago

Aenea,

Exactly. PSP is a system I did install CFW on for emulators alone. Because of that, I bought a PSP when I NEEEEVER would have otherwise. Then, I bought some games for it.

I spent about $500-750 on the PSP all because I had a reason to buy one. The experience of having accessed it made Sony money from me where they'd have had none.

A game is no different (when pirated on low levels). It adds to the user base with no hit on sales. Those new users are then more likely to buy new games of the series, merch, etc.

yomfweeee2908d ago

There's no proof piracy increases sales.

Chumdiddy2908d ago

Except there is, across a platform seeing piracy.

yomfweeee2908d ago

Except there isn't. See I can do it too? Where's your proof?

rainslacker2907d ago

There was a surge on psp and ps2 sales when the first mods or hacks became readily available. However, those.also coincided with marketing or game releases, so there is no real way to say the what was more significant.

Piracy is more likely to harm software sales that hardware, and the console makers care more about software sales.

agent132908d ago (Edited 2908d ago )

It will be eventually jailbroken by the time ps5 releases a lot of hackers are working on it.
only people who live in poor and third world countries (like mine) would jailbreak their consoles and play pirated games REAL users would never do this and sony will not lose any money. personally i'm extremely against piracy and don't like it and will never pirate games on ps4.
but what can you do when your monthly income is 200 usd and a game is 60$? that's what makes some people in my country pirate games and that's sad

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Toolster2908d ago

What can you do???? Sounds like they SAVED for the console! So do the same for games, you'll need to save a lot less to buy a game than a console!! No justification for pirating.

nucky642907d ago

so, you're saying you can't afford games - BUT, you can afford to buy the equipment to pirate the games? ever hear the word hypocrisy?

InTheZoneAC2907d ago

I don't steal expensive cars that I can't afford. What can I say?

Cohagen4202907d ago

Appreciate the honesty, I pay for games but download movies/music.

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lociefer2908d ago

Sooooo, more stability firmwares ?

windblowsagain2907d ago

Stable Firmwares are awesome.:)

PavelBHunter2908d ago

Hope Playstation will find them. I hate piracy.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA14d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay14d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos14d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7214d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator14d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum14d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z14d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad15d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga15d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot14d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose15d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE15d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername14d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy15d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde15d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8614d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8614d ago (Edited 14d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole15d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300015d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot15d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle15d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7715d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments