46w ago - Today PlayStation 3 developers mysis and eussNL on the Wiki have posted a method to get the PlayStation 2 (PS2) Software Emulator working on 3.55 CFW without a DRM-infected Cobra USB dongle for all PS3 Fat and Slim consoles.

Download: PlayStation 2 (PS2) Software Emulator Files for PS3 3.55 CFW / PlayStation 2 (PS2) Software Emulator Files for PS3 3.55 CFW (SRC)

To quote: Getting PlayStation 2 Software Emulator working

Method (on Firmware 3.55, without! Cobra-USB Dongle or Downgrade) for all consoles (fat & slim).

1. Replace following files on your consoles /dev_flash/ with the ones included in this archive p3dwik-ps2compatfiles.rar
2. Get into Factory Service Mode (FSM Tool/Dongle)
3. Insert your Original PS2 Game Disc
4. It will run.

Note: Backups won't work. You're getting the compatibility of the 2.60 software emulator with all of its bugs.

A possible...

55w ago - Update: It's now confirmed that Sony has acquired Gaikai for $380 million with the official press release below.

Press Release: Sony Computer Entertainment to Acquire Gaikai Inc., a Leading Interactive Cloud Gaming Company

SCE to Build a Cloud Service Bringing Gaikai's Cloud Based-Streaming Technologies into Its Network Business

TOKYO, July 2, 2012 PRNewswire - Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement on June 30, 2012 (Japan Time) to acquire Gaikai Inc., the world's leading interactive cloud-based gaming company, for approximately USD 380 million.

Through the acquisition, SCE will establish a new cloud service, ensuring that it continues to provide users with truly innovative and immersive interactive entertainment experiences.

"By combining Gaikai's resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE's extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

76w ago - Today Nicolas on an Iranian forum has posted a video of an Aria Persian Manager that is rumored to run PS3, PS2, PSP and PS1 game backups.

Download: Aria Persian Manager (PKG) / Aria Persian Manager (Combo Pack) (multiMAN Reskin only!)

To quote, roughly translated:

Note The Following Points:

1 - open thread to talk with the manufacturer has done.
2 - Builder Program has announced the release of the Persian date Bahman 20.
3 - the manufacturer has announced plans to acquire program code lv0 firmware 3.73 on a 3.73 port.
4 - Delay in the manufacturer's published work on the program locks the program to prevent stolen Source and has compatibility with 3.73.
5 - sponsored program is a mining company.
6 - AS-Team The team is involved in making this program.
7 - the manufacturer has announced games for the PS2, PS1 and PSP GAMES folder in the Folders within Hard External there will be the following:

• z_game ps1
  
• z_game ps2
  
• z_game psp
  

8 - The alias is Badboy_hacked...

104w ago - Today PS2 homebrew developer jimmikaelkael has released Free MC Boot (FMCB) Loader v1.8c and MC2USB Adapter Tools while confirming that the PS3 Memory Card Adaptor (CECHZM1) now allows for Free MC Boot installations via PC.

Download: Free MC Boot (FMCB) Loader v1.8c & MC2USB Adapter Tools / Free MC Boot (FMCB) Loader v1.8c & MC2USB Adapter Tools (Full Repack) / PS3MCA Tool FMCB v1.8c (With BAT Files) / GIT

Additionally, he states that this new release is especially good for countries like Brasil, which imported their consoles from different Sony MagicGate regions.

• You can now install FMCB from a PC to MC with these MC-Adapters!
  
• You can sign MC-KELFs to your MCs directly from PC!
  
• You can make multi-region-installs!
  
• The FMCB1.8c-Loader finally includes the V0-Kernel-Fix for those old SCPH-1x000-Consoles (this gives users of those old models the ability to run a few homebrew-apps, which were previously incompatible to those versions)!
  

To quote: We recently found a new way to...

130w ago - Today multiMAN version 01.11.05 is available along with a MEGA pack (FULL) for multiMAN 01.11.05, and for those of you who wish to experiment with PS2 backups on backward-compatible PS3 console:

1) Proper category_game_tool2.xml required to enable PS2 disc icon in XMB/GAME column in jailbreak mode
2) Original PS2 game required
3) Original PS3 game required
4) PS2 backup extracted in one of the folders where multiMAN looks for games (usually with your PS3 backups)

1) Reboot your PS3 in JB mode
2) Put original PS3 disc
3) Launch multiMAN and mount your PS2 game backup
4) Replace the PS3 disc with original PS2 disc
5) PS2 disc icon should appear in GAMES column. Try to launch it.

Dean