PS3 Hacked Using Official Controller 292
YokimaSun writes "The PS3 Hacking War took on a new turn few days ago with Sony releasing a new firmware that blocks USB devices, supposedly aimed at cloned PS3 Joypads, but more than likely to stop the efforts of hackers. Today the PS3 is now hackable using its own Sixaxis/DualShock 3 Controllers. How will Sony stop people now from playing emulators on the PS3?"
Konami Code (Score:5, Funny)
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A
More than likely (Score:3, Funny)
This will be another firmware update and poof! All your base are belong to us!
Re:Konami Code (Score:1, Funny)
B A
Hmm doesn't seem to work here
motion control (Score:1, Funny)
Maybe this is why they are pushing motion control so hard. You aren't going to hack anything without the ability to waggle at precise angles for 2 weeks!
Re:Konami Code (Score:5, Funny)
"B A" is vital to the hack. Maybe your controller's already been patched by Sony?
Re:Good! (Score:1, Funny)
Ban the sixaxis as it's outdated now. You need to get a Move to play everything from now on.
Re:Is there a gizmo? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Meanwhile (Score:1, Funny)
1. Then use Wine, or don't game on a PC. It's your choice, I'm not here to convert you.
2. You're making it sound way more complicated than it is, my friend, and I think you know it. The right Direct X version? Windows Update takes care of that. Was the last time you used Direct X in 1995 or something? The rest of the items you listed can be easily figured out by about 30 minutes of reading.
3. I beg to differ. With PC games I can still modify the games, and enjoy user made content, even if the game has DRM like Steam. I don't mind a company trying to keep their game from being pirated. The console itself IS the DRM. You're not free to do anything custom to any of the software you have for it. I'd say that is more invasive than anything for the PC.
Whoever modded the above post Troll is an idiot. He speaks the truth. Try "Insightful" instead. Also, whoever mods THIS post Troll or Flamebait is... Only mildly correct.
Re:Give up (Score:2, Funny)
Adopt the kindle attitude to hacking.
Kindle the hackers? While it might be an effective measure (however the church had to learn in the middle ages that it only works for some time; but then, I guess a few centuries would be enough for Sony), I don't think it's very legal. Also I think it would not give great publicity.
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