Pirates claims PS3 hacking success

Hackers claim to have found way to play copied software on Sony’s previously impervious console

With piracy rife in the Wii, Xbox 360, DS and PSP markets, the PS3 has to date proved the only current-gen machine to successfully fend off the hackers – but it seems that things could be about to change.

According to reports on Maxconsole, a lengthy and convoluted workaround has been discovered that allows users to play pirated copies of Killzone 2, PES 2008 and Burnout Paradise.

Users are also required to have an older PS3 (i.e. not a ‘Slim’ machine) onto which third party OS software can be installed as well as copies of Windows XP, the original MotorStorm and a host of piracy-related DVD software.

The exploit, however, has been met with widespread scepticism amongst many in the hacker community, not least because of the extreme cost and effort needed to implement it.

Even if the hack is real, any detrimental effects are likely to be minimal for now. The fear, however, is that this method could be the start of full-fledged hacking of Sony’s console.

After extensive research into this, it appears they are closer and closer to having a realistic work around for the PS3 system. At this point, it's a lengthy and involved process. I don't think i'm alone in being ready to be able to play backup games on my PS3.

Originally Posted by 7thsinger

After extensive research into this, it appears they are closer and closer to having a realistic work around for the PS3 system. At this point, it's a lengthy and involved process. I don't think i'm alone in being ready to be able to play backup games on my PS3.

Aye... ye is a DIRTY little PIRATE!!!! Arrrrrgggggghhhhhh!!!! :cheesy grin:

not just yet though 7th, that would be some set up to have under your neat 47inch lcd .
though maybe it means, as you say that a realistic way round is on its way

Originally Posted by greensman

Aye... ye is a DIRTY little PIRATE!!!! Arrrrrgggggghhhhhh!!!! :cheesy grin:

Alleged pirate GM. Alleged.

Originally Posted by wheelo

not just yet though 7th, that would be some set up to have under your neat 47inch lcd .
though maybe it means, as you say that a realistic way round is on its way

I'm eagerly awaiting the chance to backup my PS3 collection and be able to play them. From what i understand, CloneDVD and AnyDVD are both used in the work-around process that they're experimenting with.

I will certainly be keeping an eye on their progress. :cheesy grin:

And keep us up to date if you wouldn't mind

must get clone DVD, have clone CD and Any DVD

I certainly will keep this thread updated as i find out more.

It's going to require AnyDVD HD if i'm not mistaken. So, keep that in mind as well.

Will bluray not be an issue 7th

i have problems using the progs that i have 7th, never mind new ones

I have just posted a thread to Clone DVD 4 after seeing wheelo's post, it can be found here:

http://www.techkings.org/cd-dvd-tool...e-dvd-4-a.html

AnyDVD and AnyDVD HD 6.6

http://www.techkings.org/cd-dvd-tool...-hd-6-6-a.html

Originally Posted by sinno

Will bluray not be an issue 7th

That's why the HD option for AnyDVD will be necessary.

@Wheelo...honestly, AnyDVD couldn't be more simple to use.