Almost everyday there gets new info ‘leaked’ about the next-gen consoles coming from Microsoft (Durango) and Sony (Orbis). Here are details about the controller and a photo of a early prototype development kit + controller,

Click on the image to enlarge it!

ORBIS Controller Features:

- Digital Buttons:

• Directional buttons
• Triangle, Circle, Cross and Square
• L1, L2 and L3
• R1, R2 and R3
• OPTIONS
• SHARE (reserved for the system and cannot be accesed by the application)
• Touchpad clicks
• PS (reserved for the system and cannot be accesed by the application)

- Analog Buttons:

• L2 and R2

- Sticks:

• Left and Right

- Touchpad:

• Two-point multi-touch (with mechanical click)

ORBIS/PS4 Controller has an electrical capacitance touchpad where the position at wich the user’s finger is touching the pad can be detected. At most, two points can be detected at the same time.

- Motion sensors:

• 3-axes gyro sensor and 3-axes velocity sensor

- Vibration feature:

• Large motor and small motor

- Light bar:

• RGB LED (reserved for the system and cannot be accesed by the application)

Update:

Source: Destructoid and VGleaks via NeoGAF

The Open Source Iris Manager is now at version 2.0. Thanks to Hermes, Estwald and D_Skywalk for this awesome piece of PS3 homebrew! Here’s the changelog:

Translation :

Download: http://mods.elotrolado.net/~hermes/ps3/irismanager-4-x.rar

Iris Manager Open Source Code: https://github.com/Estwald/irismanager-4-x

Source: http://www.elotrolado.net/hilo_aplicacion-iris-manager-v2-0_1862716

Thanks to advocatusdiaboli and DEFAULTDNB for the news submission.

Here is the weekly Playstation Store update for 12/02/2013.

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That was a quick update. PSN PKG D&E is now at v1.3, this latest version brings auto decryption/dumping of files, batch mode, and better error handling.

Changelog v1.3:

Automatically Decrypt DLC files, Dump EBOOT files to ISO format when Drag & Drop it.
Batch Mode So you can Drag & Drop PKG, ISO, EBOOT, EDAT/PGD files to Decrypt, Dump, Verify ISO, Generate PSOne KEYS.BIN files. ( See the NOTE & info about How to use Batch Mode )
Show Warning and Abort the Operation when there is no free space available before extracting PKG file.

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Still stuck on 3.55 MFW and want to update to the latest MFW, check this video tutorial:

PS Multi Tools v9 has been released with some new features stated below:

Changelogs v8.5 to v9.0

Screenshots:

http://85.31.189.150/multitools/bw_v9.png
http://85.31.189.150/multitools/sfo_v9.png
http://85.31.189.150/multitools/md5_v9.png
http://85.31.189.150/multitools/psv_v9.png
http://85.31.189.150/multitools/cc_v9.png

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NOTE
package_finalize.exe will hit your antivirus with a false positive, this does NOT mean that PS Multi Tools has a virus.

New updates to PS3 Tools this week. This new release brings update to the PS3 Cheat Editor bringing a database of over 500+ games (compiled by PS3Hax member gingerbread).

Changelog:
 PS3 Cheats Editor 2.6.2 updated 2013-02-12!
Edits the cheats database for ps3usercheat (st.dat). Allows export/import cheats to the database in text and binary formats. 3.55 CFW is required.

Now the cheats compatible with the EBOOT hack can be identified easily. This version includes a cheats database for 520 games compiled by gingerbread @ ps3hax and a link to his discussion thread. Thanks to @SkillerCMPnow the EBOOT patcher supports code type: 0T00 (8bit), 1T00 (16bit), 2T00 (32bit), 4T00 (Serial codes), 5T00(Copy codes)

* Special thanks to skillerCMP, gingerbread, BahumatLord, haxxxen and bungholio for the tutorial about converting CU codes.

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For those of you using multiMAN on the likes of 3.55 Kmeaw, you will either have to update your MFW or be stuck with an outdated multiMAN, as it seems the developer doesn’t think you are important enough to keep multiMAN updated for your firmware, here is a quote from the source:

With multiMAN 05.00.00 only 4.30 and higher firmwares will be supported. Supporting 14 different firmwares is too hard to maintain compatibility with.

These will no longer be supported:

3.41 OFW
3.41 OFW + DONGLE
3.41 MFW (HERMES)
3.55 OFW
3.55 CFW KMEAW
3.55 CFW COBRA
3.55 CFW TB
3.55 CFW REBUG/ROGERO
3.55 OFW DEX
3.55 CFW DEX
4.21 OFW DEX
4.21 CFW REBUG
4.21 CFW ROGERO 1.00..2.03

These and later will be supported:

4.30 CFW ROGERO 2.05..
4.30 CFW REBUG
4.31 CFW

In the beginning mM used to support 1.90/3.00/3.14/3.21 firmwares but then suddenly the new additions started to cause issues with these old firmwares so I leveled up at 3.41. Now 2 years and 6 months later I think it is time to go up again.

Users of unsupported firmwares can stay with 04.19.00 or lower multiMAN version – anyway – it has more than everything one may need. Or switch to Iris.

Source = Crunch

Thanks to Nicolas19 for posting the news.

Seems that 4.30 Dex firmware has been released in the wild.

Source

I strongly advise against tampering with this firmware or attempting to install it on your Cex>Dex machines as there is a strong chance you will brick

Next Wednesday, which is the 20th of February, Sony are holding a conference, many believe that this is when they will reveal the PS4, but will it also be the same time they reveal a new PS Vita model ?

According to GamerExchange, there is a new model in the works, here is a quote:

With the one year anniversary of the PlayStation Vita fast approaching in North America, sources (who have requested that we keep anonymous) have hinted at the possibility of an upgraded model coming sooner than most may have expected.

Although the credibility of this report comes into question by myself and my colleagues, these are the details nonetheless:

• A new 4G LTE model of the PlayStation Vita will be replacing the 3G model sometime this year. According to the source, this will be the so-called “price drop” that has been rumored for the Vita as the new model will retain the $299 price point for an upgraded system.
• The Wi-Fi version will still be available on the market for $249
• To go along with the 4G model, a significant firmware update will go live bringing in a lot of requested features including new ways to organize apps in folders.
• The new model may be unveiled along with the rumored PS4 this month at PlayStation’s February 20th event or at E3, but will not hit the market until later in the year.
• A price cut on memory cards will be made. No details on prices.

Source

PatentBolt posted an image of a new patent, in which it shows the PS Vita with a HDMI slot:

Source

Both items of news
Via NeoGaf

The Libretro guys have once again updated RetroArch PS3
RetroArch is quickly becoming the best multi-Emulator available, it is available on many devices, here is a quote of the changelog:

* [FBA core] Various changes/fixes
- Hook up Armed Police Batrider controls
- Afterburner – make fire buttons work
- Hook up Bad Dudes controls
- Hook up Cyberbots controls
- Hook up 1942 controls
- Add missing Chase HQ controls
- Add missing WWF Wrestlefest controls
- EEPROM save should now work (tested with EEPROM-based system such as Capcom CPS2)
- Samples are now looked for – should be in ‘samples’ subdirectory
- Hiscore files should now be read from/written to.
* [SNES9x Next] Added big speed hack for Star Fox 1 – makes it fast enough for it to run at fullspeed on the Wii.
* [Genesis Plus GX] Set samplerate back to 44Khz.
* [CONSOLES] Audio resampler is now adjustable – can choose between Sinc resampler (new) and Hermite resampler (old). Sinc is now selected by default, is superior audio-quality wise and will fix a lot of sound issues.
* [PS3] Save Preset fixed
* [PS3] Starting with Dual Shader/Custom Scaling mode OFF and then turning it ON works now
- PC2JAMMA-USB (needs to be tested)
- Genius MaxFire G-08XU
- Zeemote Steelseries
- Saitek Rumblepad
- Super Smart Joy

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Source Code
Homepage
Opium2K DLC for RetroArch

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Thanks to vapour for the news tip

Here are the following new releases of PS3 NFO’s around the scene since last week!

• Dishonored_REPACK_USA_PS3-CLANDESTiNE
• Aliens_Colonial_Marines_EUR_PS3-ANTiDOTE
• Family_Guy_Back_To_The_Multiverse_USA_PS3-CLANDESTiNE
• DmC_Devil_may_Cry_USA_PS3-CLANDESTiNE
• Aliens.Colonial.Marines.PS3-DUPLEX
• Dead.Space.3.All.DLC.Unlocker.PS3-DUPLEX
• PlayStation_All-Stars_Battle_Royale_JPN_PS3-HR
• Darksiders_II_JPN_PS3-HR
• Dead_Space_3_EUR_PS3-SPLiT
• Kamisama_to_Unmei_Kakumei_no_Paradox_JPN_PS3-MOEMOE

Tiny3D and libfont
xerpi today posted this on Korben and mine ps3dev forums http://forum.psxbrew.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=421
Well, he sucessfully ported hermes Tiny3D lib to PSL1GHT V2, i tryied once, but i failed for an header problem (nv40.h), but he had a better idea. just simple copy the old one and do not convert the code to the new one
He ported as well libfont (always written by hermes)
this is what he said:

inside the Tiny3D folder, you will have only one sample working for V2 (the sprites2D), because porting samples is boring xD

ps3soundlib
then it’s my turn xD
a loooong time ago when i tried to port Tiny3D, i have successfully ported ps3soundlib, but i never tested it.
now i tested and works. i never tested it because the sample needs tiny3D, and my Tiny3D wasn’t working..

there is one sample (fireworks3D) that works perfectly with V2.

[U]WARNING: all the libs will be installed under

$PORTLIBS/lib
$PORTLIBS/include
$PORTLIBS/module
$PORTLIBS/module/include
$PORTLIBS/module/lib

The old nv40.h will be called nv40v1.h and can be included in this way:
#include <nv40v1.h>

https://github.com/wargio/tiny3D (this include libfont too)
https://github.com/wargio/ps3soundlib

source http://forum.psxbrew.net/ (please do not join the forums if you are not a dev)

@HolmesInFive has created another awesome video tutorial, this one shows you how to QA Flag your PS3.

HolmesInFive YouTube
HolmesInFive Twitter
HolmesInFive Facebook

LMAN has released an application for decryting and extracting PSN ,PKG files, here is a quote from the source:

As it’s name suggests, PSN PKG Decryptor & Extractor is designed (Specially for the PSP) to help you decrypt PS3 & PSP PKG file and extract the files from it.
For PS3 It can extract PKG files only, For PSP It can extract and (decrypt, dump, verify the dumped ISO, generate KEYS.BIN from PSOne EBOOT.PBP file) and prepare the extracted files to be ready for use ONLY on the PSP system.

Features:

• Extract All PS3 & PSP PKG files.
• Extract & Decrypt & Dump all PSP PKG files ( Games & Minis, DLCs & Addons, NeoGeo, PC Engine, PSOne Classic Games, Games Updates )
• Generate KEYS.BIN for PSOne Game from PSOne EBOOT.PBP file.
• Prepare the files for the PSP System.
• Detect the Uncompleted PKG files.
• Check & Verify the Dumped ISO.
• View ICON & PIC and Title Name, Title ID, Category, Parental level of PKG file after extracted.

How to use:
1) Double Click to Browse or Drag & Drop:
PKG file to decrypt and extract it’s content.
PSP ISO file to verify it.
PSOne EBOOT.PBP to Generate KEYS.BIN file from it.
2) Select One of these options:
Select “Auto Detect PKG Contents” to automatically (decrypt, dump) it’s contect.
Select “DLC & ADDON” if the PKG file is a DLCADDON.
Select “Game & Mini Game” if the PKG file is a GameMinis.
Select “PSOne Classic Game” if the PKG file is a PSOne Classic Game.
Select “PC Engine Game” if the PKG file is a PC Engine Game.
Select “Update” if the PKG file is a Game Update.
3) See the log dialog for any details.

Source/Download
Via
Net Framework 2
Net Framework 2 x64

Square Enix has announced a new game for current gen consoles titledMurdered: Soul Suspect through a teaser website.

The website here does little to explain what the game is, other than that it’s coming to PS3, 360 and PC. Going to /evidence and typing in Ronan gives the above image (as discovered by NeoGAF), along with this message:

O’Connor, male, mid- 30s, 170lbs, 5’ 11”

Detectives aren’t supposed to get bloody knuckles, but I’ve done a lot of things I wasn’t supposed to do. I lived through it all, the beat-downs, the back-stabbing, disrespect most people wouldn’t see in ten lifetimes and I never lost a fight… until now.

According to the image metadata, it was taken Feb. 25, 2014 (possible release date?), and was taken in Southern Nevada.

Combining other images teased on Twitter brings the bell symbol (also seen on the site) on the birch tree:

A whois search of Murdered.com reveals the domain is registered to Naoto Sugiyama, a senior manager at Square Enix, while the Twitter account follows Square London. We then checked the site for cookies and found harvester.netops.eidosinteractive.com:

Square has simply said that it’s “an exciting new game from Square Enix which challenges players to solve possibly the hardest case of all.”

[Source] = Playstationlifestyle

Well i took some time browsing thought different websites and i found 2 that already have the product to *pre-order*. Problem is that most of them they are pretty unclear when Cobra ODE will be ready, also that there’s no price tag. What’s even funnier that some sites like this one, which i found very reliable made this following statement = Set your own price! (If i have to set price = 24 dollars)

To show how retailers seems that don’t have a clue or some direct feedback with Cobra’s HQ, check this screenshot:

ETA february 2013 and date subject to change make all of this even more confusing.

I searched also about 3k3y but i found same *dates* problems.

What you think?, device is ready but some feedback problems between Cobra with distributors or they are just waiting until 3k3y make their first step?.

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Since confusion is getting worse i will quote what COBRA/3K3Y/E3 officially stated about their devices working on 3K and 4k models:

1) Cobra stated in their own site (ODE) that when they release the product = Support for 3/4K

Support for the newer consoles such as 25xx, 3xxx and 4xxx to run ISO’s will be included at release.

2) 3K3Y stated this on their official website:

** Currently firmware 3.55 is required for exctracting the drive key. Once the key has been extracted the PS3 can be updated to any official or custom firmware. We are working on hardware methods for extracting keys from PS3′s already on 4.x firmware.

3) E3 = E3 station:

PS3 Glitcher This is an independent small size chip with cheaper cost. It does not need additional hardware like the E3 Station . We have succeeded in glitching the PS3 3K and 4K a few months ago,all we need is some time to improve boot rate.

Who needs *Ganja* when you have this crazy dynamic theme?.

To quote:

We’ve just discovered the best thing about the new PSN store. Yes, buying things through your browser is convenient, but this is better.

Now, we can load up a video preview of new PS3 dynamic themes. That means that we can capture them as GIFs and make sure everyone sees what is going on in the lawless Wild West-style landscape of “premium” decorations for your PS3.

And what is going on this week is this eye-searing, seeing eye, the “Santa Cruz Target” dynamic theme. Load this up, and finding your PS3 content becomes a game – a game of navigating the menu as quickly as possible before you fall into some kind of trance or get a massive headache. See it in motion – and be seen by it – after the break.

[Source] = Joystiq