Geohot (of iPhone jailbreaking fame) stated that he has hacked the PS3

Discussion in 'PS3 - Modding & Hacking' started by whatevs, Jan 22, 2010.

  1. Oner

    Oner Moderator Staff Member

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    I understand, but the state of most broadband speeds for the masses is not like that of Japan per se...either way it is still pretty inconvenient to be DL'ing over a whole day and night. Personally if I was in that position I would just buy a BD reader/burner! Oh wait! I already have that ;) but if Geohot is REALLY that good then he will probably have it so you can rip the game right to the HDD, to an external one or over a network share.
     
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  2. ibizagti

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    I don't think GeoHot will produce a feature like that, he's not big on people pirating games etc (even allowing people to make backups of their own games, cos we all know what that leads too.)
    I'd bet that he will release the functionality to "unlock" the PS3 and run third party code, and then someone else will release a program to play copied games.
    From everything i've ever read about him (+ twitter conversations i've had with him in the past), he's all about the challenge of unlocking something, not really too fussed about making the code that people actually run on the device.

    The guy is seriously good at what he does though, and I don't doubt that he will be one step ahead of Sony once he gets the unlock fully finalised...he always was with apple :).

    Edit: spellcheck.
     
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  3. KillerBug

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    That sounds like all platform cracks...usually the hacker that breaks something just releases the crack...and then lets others worry about how to use it. Even FreeMCBoot does not (by itself) allow for playing copied games or HDD games.
     
  4. Oner

    Oner Moderator Staff Member

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    Actually I agree ibizagti & Killerbug, as it seems the most "safe" thing to avoid extreme legal issues with Sony.
     
  5. emugamer

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    All I care about is media center capabilities and whatever other homebrew would be available. I would buy a new PS3 instead of building a HTPC, which I've been planning for the summer/fall of this year. Online is too important for me to want to mess around with playing ripped games. I respect the PS3 too much to use it for that purpose. I may do it to try, but buy the real thing for my unmodded console.

    How about a hack to allow online play certain games through a vpn with other modded consoles?
     
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    Any news on if this works with the new PS3 Slim version?
     
  7. ibizagti

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    AFAIK, GeoHot has been working on an original PS3. I don't think he has worked on the Slim at all, so I doubt it has been tested. I imagine it would though...I don't think it uses the Linux capability, so most of the other hardware should be the same (i'm not 100% on that though).
    As the hack wasn't discovered before release of the slim, Sony wont have actively patched it, and I can't imagine they did any drastic redesigning of the hardware (apart from some slimming down etc).

    That is just speculation though, i'm sure more details will follow.
     
  8. glassd

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    Hopefully this is no more than a Security hack. If this Forum turns into the 360 forum where the topics are “how do I backup” (Steal) questions, I will have to find another site to hang out at. If the guy releases a hack that allows people to steal, I hope he and all involved have to pay the Game Developers all the potential loses that they may incur.
     
  9. whatevs

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    Although I agree with you, it's only a matter of time before someone turns the exploit into a tool for backing up games. Geohot did this for the challenge and he hopes that it'll introduce homebrew to the ps3. If there is something that geohot loves to do, it's releasing restrictions from any device so that the user can operate it to it's full potential.
     
  10. Oner

    Oner Moderator Staff Member

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    Would be a shame to see you go, but aD has always been about providing a place for people to learn how to do things ...and the previous forum threads before it (they're still here though) have always had discussions and specific sections dedicated to ask "how to do I do this or that".
     
  11. ibizagti

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    Hopefully, when this hack is released and if/when someone does use it to allow the playing of copied games (i always wonder why people bother to call them backups, when everyone knows the majority are just pirating the games), aD will add a "PS3 Backup Discussion" forum like the xBox section has. Then the main PS3 forum will stay more or less backup-discussion free.
     
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  12. glassd

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    I have no problem with people learning how to do new/cool/useful things with the PS3. If the hack winds up giving people access to non-theft type things, then great. Should it come to teaching/learning how to steal from developers who worked their butt off to provide good-great games, that is a different story.

    edit: just poped over to the 360 forum, 25 of the 30 first page topics are about how to steal games. That is what i like about the PS3. Seams to be better people that own it. More mature discusions.
     
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    This would be one killer machine if it were hacked.
     
  14. h3lder

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    I totally understand your concern. But that's what the internet is about. If you feel like it, then pose your question. "Probably" moderators will have twice the job to keep the forum tidy. But that's what they are here for.

    You see, others too can point out that this thread WAS about hacking the PS3! And then you came along and started talking the "sam'old samo" that has been said a trillion times! Is it fair, is it legal, is it up, is it down? A bit out of topic.
    What makes your opinion that different? (Oh I see, you have the law and moral values by your side so your concerns are more interesting and important).

    Like I said before glassd, I totally respect your opinion. I honestly do (tough I imagine that doesn't mean a thing to you, but moving along...).
    You can start a thread about "PS3 hacking and piracy" and people can argue freely if it's good or bad or should or would over there.

    "If the guy releases a hack that allows people to steal..."!
    "If Victorinox produces a fine swiss army knife that allows people to kill..."
    Geohot is not stealing anyone nor saying in anyway for you to do it. That's up to you.
     
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  15. tbutterly

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    Yeah, game shares and non-warranty part replacements are super mature. I often evaluate people based on how much (or how little, in this case) of their electronics purchases are covered under manufacturer warranties.
     
  16. adambar

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    Yes it's much more mature to preemptively whine about people pirating and/or discussing pirating of the PS3. The next time you're going to make an obscure fanboy comment about how "better" people own a certain console, you may want to make sure you know how to spell "seems". I wonder if this really will pan out and the PS3 will start being used for playing backups... I sure would miss seeing you around here.
     
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    I still am in awe that a 20 year old was able to gain access to the system in a few months.. Simply remarkable.... I feel like a retarded looser and know absolutely nothing.
     
  18. ibizagti

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    BBC Article on hack.

    Sony are apparently "Investigating" and will "Clarify the situation" once they have more info...

    To be honest, I' don't particularly want the system to be hacked; it does everything I want it too already. But it makes me laugh thinking about how gutted Sony must be...I bet they thought their system was safe.
    I expect GeoHot will be recieving a call/email from them pretty soon, more than likely offering payment to keep quiet.

    If anyone has seen the Southpark episode with Micky Mouse throwing a fit at the Jonas brothers (series 13??), that is how I imagine the Sony boss to be at his employees about now.
     
  19. whatevs

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    Just an update for you folks: Geohot has updated his blog and has addressed the concern of running backups and his stance on piracy. It's a good read and definitely encouraging for those who don't want their PS3 scene to turn into the 360/PSP scene. Check it out and let me know what you think...
     
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    I can actually see a lot of people modding their console to allow isos to be run from the hdd. Afterall look how many threads there are on about dead Bluray drives. I think quite a few people would be willing to install any such firmware to save the use of their drives and disks.

    Oh and dont forget Sony could probably just buy him out, pay him to stop what he is doing and tell them how to fix it. many hackers end up being employed by securty firms...
     
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