41w ago - Today
/GriFFin reports that
OxweB has apparently leaked the True Blue PS3 disc BCA codes (although curiously a source wasn't specified), however, they are now conveniently deemed useless as the
DRM-infected USB dongle itself.
To quote: When the True Blue dongle first launched last year, it was originally using 'special' blu-ray discs to play games, instead of just DRMencoded eboots on the HDD.
But even after all the Paradox releases, there was a few games that only were available still on 'special' blu-ray discs. Over the course of last year, various groups try to figure out how to copy these discs, as they were sadly pirate stores that wish to sell them to their customers. Finally have much research the BD-Rom marks called 'BCA Codes' were figured out so they could by copied on normal blu-ray burner.
And now an person by the name 'OxweB' has leaked them onto the 'net, as basically they are useless now, but still it is part of sad scene PS3 history!
These are BCA codes off the TB discs (the barcode on the inner part of the disc).
You to can read them off the disc yourself with a scanner or magnifying glass, they are in binary format (skinny line = 0, Fat line = 1). Binary to HEX and there you go, a code almost ready to be stamped on to a BD-R.
*Note - It's not that simple for regular retail games as there is still the PIC Zone to contend with.
**Note - I realize these aren't overly useful but it's information which is all worth it in the long run.
RESISTANCE 3
041E1015D0001520
11030800364995AE
041E1015D0001520
11030800364995AE
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
DISGEA 4
041E1015D0001620
110308101021C054
041E1015D0001620
110308101021C054
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FIFA2012
041E1015D0001620
110310005010EBD2
041E1015D0001620
110310005010EBD2
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
PES2012
041E1015D0001520
110309053550B929
041E1015D0001520
110309053550B929
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
XMEN DESTINY
041E1015D0001520
1103070035337952
041E1015D0001520
1103070035337952
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
BATMAN ARKHAN CITY
041E100D00000000
0000000000230611
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
041E100D00000000
0000000000230611
FC42445201120100
0000000000000000
Finally, in related news from
GoD]oF[WaR (via nextgenupdate.com/forums/playstation-3-exploits-hacks/583397-bca.html#post4685403) to quote:
I have done more research on BCA codes, they seem to be the new protection put on games, meaning with these values they can be cracked, and possibly pirated to even non-jailbroken systems.
For those unaware, BCA is the new protection utilized in newer games and with a future editor you can have the BCA codes to use with the a loader which can patch games to run without the needed keys.
There will be a patch released for each game, which is basically 64 bytes of BCA data in the form of a separate text file, that will come with the ISO file (this obviously only applies to scene releases)
IF you have access to a retail copy of the game, then you can obtain the BCA code yourself to patch the game.
Changelog, roughly translated:
- New IOS 38 base. dev/mload with powerful features and EHCI driver based in interruptions and more stable
- Support for DVD USB Devices: It can run only DVD backups from .iso (original don't work because DVD drivers don't support the Wii format). Remember you must insert a DVD to work at start the program.
- Support for BCA datas. You can add it from .ISO offset 0x100 (64 bytes). If this area is filled with zeroes it use one BCA by default (NSMB compatible).
- New ioctl 0xda function supported in dip_plugin and new option added for
- DVD mode to read the BCA Datas from the original DVD
- Support to load games from DVD with alternative DOL (press '2' without
- USB device or press the DVD icon from the upper-right corner in the selection game screen)
- Support for SD and USB FAT/FAT32: Now you can use cheats codes and loads alternative .dol from the USB 2.0 device (FAT partition is required)
- Added alternative dol loader (now support for 5+ dols) for games as Red Steel and othrers (see readme.txt) , New error 002 patch and videomode autodetection patch (for PAL2NTSC, NTSC2PAL and NTSC2PAL60 (use F. PAL60 for this))
- Added direct access for Dol Alternative selection
- You can load differents ehcmodule.elf from sd:/apps/uloader/
- Parental control added: by default the password is 00000 (the last 0 is the 'ENTER', so you can program as new password as XXXX0 ). You can change it from special menu pressing HOME. You can exits from the password box pressing B. Parental control list the last 8 games launched with date/time, enables the password box and fix a new password. Now 00000 disables the Parental Control
- Support for covers (less than 200KB 160x224). You can download from internet or adquire covers from the curren tfolder in the SD automatically
- Added one option to delete PNG icons/covers
- Some bugs fixed (bug with no modchip game instal, for examplel)
- Support for multiples WBFS partitions (max 4).
- Possiblity to use the alternative cIOS 223 (only to launch games)
- Added one option to rename games
- Added one option to record the cheats selected from txt files
- New usb code and more!
The above thread gives information on BCA codes for the Wii, which could also apply to PS3 games in the same way. Meaning these BCA codes could lead to easily pirating games on all consoles who utilize the BCA algorithm.
After further research, I am under the suspicion that these BCA codes are in fact a lead to playing pirated games (3.60+ games burned to BD/Launched via USB or external HDD - played on 3.55 WITHOUT CFW) possibly on current firmwares with a real developer at hand.
Basically these BCA codes could lead to playing these burned ISO images on 3.55 (No CFW; without 3.60+ keys) and possibly current firmwares.
The BCA codes that True Blue "leaked" are actually the codes to games that have been tested and work on 3.55 OFW. With the use of a new true blue dongle (JB2/Jailbreak2), games played off the BD without 3.60+ keys.
The games that have been tested are the ones listed below;
- Fifa 2012
- Pes 2012
- Driver san Fransisco
- God of war Origin
- X-men Destiny
- Sniper ghost warrior
Games that are in process of being tested;
- Resistance 2
- Disgaea 2
- Batman Arkham City
POC:
Sony PlayStation Store and Plus Content Manager Chris Howe has unveiled the July 2013 PlayStation Plus content updates today, as follows:
Hi ...
I don't believe it but would be nice to proven wrong.
I mean all the evidence is there, lol, there is some usb sticks, err, some pirated blue rays ooh, err some PS3 games, a lovely tv showing PES
C'MON I'M A BELIEVER
Reportedly it allows users to play v3.6+ PlayStation 3 Firmware titles including FIFA 12 on burned Blu-ray discs, however, it only allows running older PS3 games from the hard drive.
To quote: I live in indonesia, and here in my country, there is a hot rumor about new dongle called JB2 and can play 3.60+ game burned to Blank BD.. It also still can play from HDD...
It require us still on 3.55 (not cfw), use the dongle (without power eject), and it will boot the ps3, then you can insert the copied / pirated bd disc. It already being sold and my friend also the sellers already confirmed it can play FIFA 12 and PES 12 and more game coming soon
I attached all the pics
Curent game:
• PES 2012
• FIFA 2012
• Driver San francisco
• God of War Origins
• X-Men Destiny
• Sniper Ghost Warrior
Upcoming:
• Resistance 3
• Disgaea 4
• Batman Arkham City
Finally, according to GaryOPA the PS3 JB2 (JailBreak 2) device is genuine and will allow games that require the v3.6+ keys to run (including FIFA 12) providing the following requirements are met:
• Console must be on PS3 Firmware v3.55 (Official Sony Firmware)
• PS3 JB2 USB dongle must be used
• PS3 games must be burned to BD-R (Blu-ray) discs
He also states the following on the upcoming PS3 JB2 (JailBreak 2) device:
• Retail Price of the JB2 dongle will be around $45
• A lot more newer PS3 game titles then originally listed below are now working, and have been confirmed by one of our trusted sponsors.
• You be able to burn the special game discs yourself, that are used by the JB2 design, and details on how & why will be coming by next week.
PS3 JB2 Dongle FAQ
Q: what is JB2?
A: the latest Dongle can mainin game2x yg 3.60 + via BD copy, not a hdd
Q: does the same with JB before?
A: different once, so it cannot be used
Q: What’s red rubber JB2 JailBreak2 yg dulu?
A: no, it’s different, colour yg dongle blue-black, not red
Q: what are the terms in order to play this pake JB2?
A: The Deal:
• PS3 hrs in fw 3.55
• installed some kind of patch for cfw kmeaw, 3.55 dongle can work
• playing pirated create game2x pake BD + 3.60, tp game2x long under 3.60 can still be played on the HDD
• Get back and forth Dr. kmeaw-dongle-kmeaw, tp do not need to return to kmeaw krn dongle can play via hdd for game2x under fw 3.60
Q: there are how many game compatible with yg 3.60 fw dongle?
A: according to the information there is 33 games, while there is a new BD tp pirated PES 2012 and 2012 FIFA aja, pirated games others following the BD
Q: what price dongle JB2 and the price of BD bajakannya?
A: the price dongle between 400-550rb and BD copyan/pirated between 50,75 or under $ 10 depending on the area and seller masing2x
Q: apa aja yg hrs Rituals performed before using the JB2? by elison007
A: install dulu cfw 3.55-DONGLE, plug the JB2 trus trus live aja power gan, ga
need a special ritual power eject, cuman ntar ps3 ngebootnya new little long deh trus menu2nya sticking her living dimasukin disc wrote.
Q: get online to PSN pake this dongle?
A: basenya still fw 3.55, and connect to the PSN hrs yg latest fw currently in fw 3.73, so not possible to connect the PSN
Q: who makes, whether dr indonesia?
A: I also do not know, highlight nikmatin aja
Q: Can the road at all Fat PS3/ps3 Slim, the results of an ofw to downgrade Dr. 3.55 also can walk this dongle?
A: can walk on all ps3 Fat/Slim, either downgrade or not, the result of origin already in fw 3.55
Compatible titles ama JB2 (BD copy) by elison007
• PES 2012
• FIFA 2012
• Drivers of San francisco
• God of War Origins
• X-Men Destiny
• Sniper Ghost Warrior
Upcoming
• Resistance 2
• Disgaea 2
• Batman Arkham City
Below are some preliminary PS3 JB2 test results from leksetengah and http://www.kaskus.us/showpost.php?p=532541981&postcount=2, as follows:
Test with PS3 slim:
1. update PS3 firmware with “dongle firmware” (this is new / modified CFW / 3.55)
2. turn off ps3
3. put on usb dongle
4. turn on ps3
5. insert copy game
6. play from BD icon in XMB
Note:
1. Can’t play with original game / higher firmware require (I’ve tried pes 2012 original game , but update software needed)
2. You Still can play from external HDD as ussual.
3. Can’t back up “copy game” with multiman.
4. Can’t play “copy game” without dongle.
Available games:
• Fifa 2012,
• Pes 2012,
• Driver san Fransisco,
• God of war Origin,
• X-men Destiny.
• Sniper ghost warrior
What you need to do is:
• Make sure your PS3 firmware is 3.55 below
• Update your PS3 OFW or CFW with new one (i will provide with burning disc).
• Need to go recovery mode to update if you from 3.55
• After update complete turn off ps3
• Put your usb dongle
• Turn on ps3
• Insert bd “copy game”
• Play from bluray icon from xmb
Available games:
• Fifa 2012
• Pes 2012
• Driver san Fransisco
• God of war Origin
• X-men Destiny
• Sniper ghost warrior
Price:
• USB dongle is $50
• BD game is $10
• Shipping cost: send me your country + city and postal code, i will inform you later
Dongle Updater v1.0
In order to play this game disc, both your PS3 and dongle must be updated. After the process has completed, your PS3 will be running system software version 3.55.
After the update, your PS3 will have new features available and will retain compatibility with all previous software, however, you will be unable to revert either your PS3 or the dongle to an earlier software version. If you do not wish to apply these updates, then you will be unable to use this game disc.
Do you want to proceed with the update? The first stage will update your dongle.
• After the first stage has completed, remove the disc and the PS3 will restart.
• Re-insert the disc, and once again run the "Updater" software from the disc.
• This time you will be told that you must update the PS3 system software.
• Select "OK" and then follow the on-screen directions.
• Once the system software update process has completed the PS3 will restart, you will be on firmware version 3.55 and you may then load this game disc. Updating dongle..
• Dongle update completed successfully!
• ERROR: Unable to communicate with dongle!
• ERROR: Dongle update failed!
• ERROR: Unable to unlock flash!
• The system will now shut down.
More PS3 JB2 details will be added to this article as they become available!
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