53w ago - While it hasn't been long since his previous release, today PlayStation 3 developer KDSBest has updated the PS3 SPU Emulation Module to version 0.8.1, which allows x86 PCs to emulate the SPU.

Download: PS3 SPU Emulation v0.8.1 Module

Below are some related Tweets on the update via Twitter (linked above), as follows:

New spu emu soon dump function calls and channel access and so on.. btw no spu stuff just optimised code

Crypto function instructions implemented, aim_spu_module runs fine (v0.8).

Thanks to my tester we found a heavy bug which made the aim not run correctly. Fixing it.

I still got a problem with one instruction, the problem is idk what instruction, but aim decrypts the eid0 section fine with spu emu (v0.8.1).

54w ago - Following up on their previous release last week, today KDSBest and crew have updated the PS3 SPU Emulation Module to version 0.8, which allows x86 PCs to emulate the SPU.

Download: PS3 SPU Emulation v0.8 Module

To quote via Twitter (linked above):

The aim module runs to the hash check of EID0 which fails, cause I miss the data. SPU Emulation v0.8: gitbrew.org/~KDSBest/SPU%20simulation%20v0.8.rar

Extract the ofw 3.55 and there is the aim_spu_module.self. Make an elf of it. There you go. It's sony code I can't give it to u.

I love Physic Engines and I love the PS3. I guess I will port Box2D to psl1ght ^^

For the news sites: gitbrew.org/~KDSBest/SPU%20simulation%20v0.8.rar ... crypto function instructions implemented, aim_spu_module runs fine.

A tester tested the eid0 partial decryption of aim in anergistuc and in the spu emu. They match. Gj myself

55w ago - Following up on his previous release, today PlayStation 3 developer KDSBest has updated the PS3 SPU Emulation Module to Beta 2, which allows x86 PCs to emulate the SPU for those wondering.

Download: PS3 SPU Emulation Beta 2 Module

To quote: Long time no see guys. I release SPU Emu Beta 2.

Since I am sick at current time and constant headache I just release what I already got. There are features to dump the LS parts, Register and so on.

Check out the source or metldr.kds for more infos. The kds script don't use all featues which are implemented but the most common one.

56w ago - Shortly following the Alpha 2 Module release, today KDSBest has updated their PS3 / PC SPU emulation project which allows your x86 machine to emulate the PlayStation 3 SPU to Beta status.

Download: PS3 SPU Emulation Beta Module

To quote: Let's call it beta (SPU emulation). Tested with my own elf a lot commands if they work properly. Disabled buttons depending on state.

And last but not least, if you press run a new thread is spawned. Now you are able to press pause and it stops the run ofc. The performance get a super boost with the threading.

Project Update: alpha2 - pre alpha so it is not in pre alpha stage anymore. It detects code modifications on the fly too. The new feature list is not complete that's my fault I guess.

Thanks for the news update. I need some infos from some reversers to create the next stunning feature:

Crypto dumping... dumps all crypto calls... Let's call it function parameter dumping cause it will work for everything and will implement a callback on known functions which will make dumping at certain calls possible.

57w ago - Following up on the initial release, today KDSBest has updated their PS3 / PC SPU emulation project to Alpha 2 which allows your x86 machine to emulate the PlayStation 3 SPU.

Download: PS3 SPU Emulation Alpha 2 Module

To quote: SPU Emulation Alpha2 has been released: mBox implemented and MFC prepared, bugfixes, breakpoints implemented and all commands for metldr as far as KDSBest knows.

Hi Community,

I wanted to contribute to the scene, so I coded a tool that might help the community our members and fellow dev's. This Tool is intended for dev's so please be careful if you don't know what you do. I will not be held responsible for any harm.

My tool is a emulator for PS3 modules (e.g metldr), it is in pre alpha stage but I thought, it would be great to get some community feedback.

How to use:

Not all SPU Commands are implemented yet, but it is easily extendable and I will make it support DMA, all SPU Commands and SPU Mailbox soon.

First open a .kds file. Check out the metldr.kds to see an example....