12w ago - Following up on his previous revisions, today PlayStation 3 homebrew developer RazorX has updated the PS3 CFW EBOOT / PKG Resigner to version 1.20 for updating 3.55 and 3.41 CFW game files for use on 4.XX CFW.

Download: PS3 CFW EBOOT / PKG Resigner Homebrew App v1.20 (x86) / PS3 CFW EBOOT / PKG Resigner Homebrew App v1.20 (x64) / CFW Eboot & PKG Resigner v1.21 Test Version.exe (x86 / x64)

Below are the changes, as follows:

Version 1.20 Changelog:

• made minor alterations to code.
  
• now after entering title id it asks for the games title then automatically adds it to the param.sfo.
  
• added support for creating a ps2 classic dex ISO.BIN.ENC.
  

Version 1.21 Changelog: Hey guys here is v1.21 test version i have released which has been tested on windows 8 x86 and x64 also windows vista x64 so hopefully it will work for everyone. also i have changed the logo for one created by brakk3n so let me know what you think i have also altered quite a bit of code for example now instead of keep...

12w ago - Following up on my PS2Classics Guide on Converting ISOs to XMB PS2 Games guide, today I (Spewfr) have released a PS2 ISO to XMB Conversion Command-Line GUI v1.0 Beta for PS3 users complete with source code.

Download: PS2iso2pkg.rar (3 MB) / PS2iso2pkg.rar (Mirror)

I recently decided to start converting my PS2 ISO's for use with the PS3 system; here you have a Command-Line GUI that I think is simple to use.

NOTE THAT THIS TOOL uses the same RAP key for every game it processes (the same one that PS2Classics GUI uses, so credit to them for all of the hard work over at ps3dev-network)

If enough positive feedback is given to this project, I will continue to enable BIN formats and add other changes...

What this program will do:

• Create a PKG and RAP for your ISO
  
• Pros: Can launch the game from XMB at any point
  
• No multi-man required
  
• Cons: Requires disc space (but you can use a game data switcher)
  
• Requires installation of multiple RAP's

12w ago - Following up on his previous revision, today PlayStation 3 homebrew developer SvenGDK has released XMBPCE v0.7 Beta followed by v0.7.2 which is a PC XMB clone with the changelog below.

Download: XMBPCE v0.7 Beta with Cover Pack / XMBPCE v0.7.2 Beta with Cover Pack / PS3 Controller Drivers (x64 & x32)

To quote: Changelog for XMBPCE v0.70:

• New game covers (Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, ...)
  
• You can now browse previous files, not only browse the next ones.
  
• Theme installer (Yes, p3t files compatibility. TO INSTALL THEMES YOU NEED TO PLACE THE P3T FILE IN .mediaThemes)
  
• Background downloader (Like on the PS3 with a speed indicator feature)
  
• File browser for future things (You can control it with the controller and select your p3t theme from there)
  
• Now loading game disc cover from “.mediaCovers”, improves compatibility & speed
  
• New game handling system (PS Button should now work ingame)
  
• Other compatibility...

12w ago - This weekend PlayStation 3 developer Qoobz has made available both PS1ToPS3 and PS1 / PSP EDAT Tool v3 homebrew applications for PS3 Custom Firmware users with details below.

Download: PS1ToPS3 / PS1ToPS3 (Mirror) / PS1ToPS3 (Mirror #2) / PS1 / PSP EDAT Tool v3 / PS1 / PSP EDAT Tool v3 (Mirror) / PS1 / PSP EDAT Tool v3 (Mirror #2)

To quote: PS1 To PS3 – Beta 10

This application/tool will take your PS1 ISO or BIN/CUE game file(s) and create a PKG to install, This created PKG will now make that PS1 game direct boot from the XMB. This app uses the code and PS1 process from IrisManager and has modified/added some code to achieve the task of auto booting on the XMB.

You also have the ability in the GUI to change name, add custom art (ICON0 and PIC1) Sound, and animated icons (ICON1.PAM) to the PKG before final creation..

13w ago - Following up on the initital news, today video game code hacker vosman of Codemasters-Projekt.org has uploaded a video demonstrating what appears to be the Code Unique 3 (CU3) PS3 cheat device being hacked.

The video showcases the Code Unique 3 (CU3) software being started without the required DRM-infected USB dongle followed by Uncharted 3 for PlayStation 3 being played.

As vosman has previously released decrypted CU3 codes since the pre-release of the CU3 dongle, many community members feel this is indeed legitimate.

Reportedly, a user of CMP has already asked vosman about this video, but thus far there is no comment from him on its authenticity.