136w ago - Today we received word from Kevin that the PS Samurai PS JailBreak clone USB modchip has arrived, and similar to a few others it includes a custom upgrader PC and MAC application.

From the e-mail, to quote: PS SAMURAI has now been released.

• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI uses its own, custom programming software for PC and MAC.
• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI has a recovery function, very useful after a bad flash.
• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI uses 32KB on-board flash (majority uses 16KB)
• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI is delivered with no code inside which means it is 100% legal.
• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI device is rubbercoated and designed to enchance protection and grip.
• Unlike others, PS SAMURAI can be afforded by ordinary people

From the official site (linked above):

PSSamurai Features:

• USB Plug and Play solution that installs in seconds without any need to open up the PS3.
• Does not break your warranty seal.
• Compatible with all PS3 models*, both Fat and Slim.
• Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA.
• Fully updatable via USB on your PC using an encrypted bootloader
• 32KB onboard flash (most competing products only have 16KB flash)
• Disables...

138w ago - Today PSGroove via French site Logic-Sunrise.com has posted that the PS JailBreak Cloner x3Max (forerly known as x3JailBreak) is now offering what's called the x3Switch for the PS3 Slim.

To quote: "The x3Max team has noticed an inconvenience PS3 Slim users are facing. Unlike PS3 Fat users, Slim users must unplug their cord every time they want to JailBreak their console.

This is due to the lack of an on off switch on the back of Slim models. However, that inconvenience is eliminated with the arrival of the x3Switch.

The x3Switch is a small device with an on-off switch, that plugs into your PS3 Slim and your power cord. This allows the user to turn off their Slim, prior to JailBreaking, without the need to unplug the cord.

The product is going on sale for a suggested retail price of $19.90 and is shipping to retailers now."

138w ago - Many may recall the ZPack PS3 Backup System that ended up being fake, well today the PS3 ZPack name lives on in the form of the latest PS JailBreak PlayStation 3 modchip clone.

Below are the details from the official site (linked above) as follows:

PS3 ZPack is the world's only plug and play USB chipset. We are looking forward to seeing your inventive custom applications using our homebrew enabler.

PS3 ZPack F.A.Q.

Q: Is PS3 Zpack 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 PS3 Zpack?
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: PS3 Zpack is sold with a 1 year warranty. All our resellers will take care of warranty issues.

138w ago - The next PS JailBreak clone actually offers something the others don't, called the P3Hub it comes with a PS3 USB hub built-in for $59.99.

Downloads: P3HUB User's Manual / P3HUB1 SETUP Burner Guide / P3HUB1 Burner Tool v1.1 / P3HUB1 Burner Hex Code v1.1 / P3HUB2 SETUP Burner Guide / P3HUB2 Burner Tool V1.2 / P3HUB2 Burner Hex Code v1.2

According to the offical site (linked above), P3Hub went on sale yesterday across the globe and comes in two models- the P3Hub1 and the P3Hub2 with their features outlined below along with some pictures.

P3 HUB 1 / P3 Hub 2 Main Features:

• P3 HUB is basically used as a normal USB hub, which does not contain any unauthorized...

139w ago - Another day and another PS JailBreak PS3 modchip clones surfaces, with today's being labeled as USBBreak.

Those interested can check out their USBBreak User Manual PDF, and below are the PS3 modchip's features from the official site linked above.

USBBreak PS3 ModChip Features:

USBBreak, a revolutionary PS3 break dongle is available now! It perfectly breaks PS3 barriers and brings you a brand new PS3 game experience.

• Upgradeable hardware firmware thoroughly!
• Reading speed will be 2 times faster and it makes users to play more smoothly.
• Games can be copied and saved to internal or external hard disk, in this way, the expensive blue-ray driver and disc can be abandoned.
• Plug & play USB port, the installation will be finished in a few seconds.
• Homebrew software is supported.
• Simple and clear illustrations will guide you to install step by step.
• USBbreak is compatible with all fat and slim model.