Nintendo Blocks Flashcarts with Update

Those uses Flashcarts like the Acekard 2i, DSTTi, iPlayer, M3i Zero, Supercard DSTwo, EZ-Flash Vi, iSmart DS, Hyper R4 for their Nintendo DSi would not be able to use them anymore, thanks to console's new firmware 1.4.1U.

Nintendo has been fighting against these devices, specifically in Japan, Australia and UK as many gamers opt to download games online for free.

Future DSi consoles might come with this update and I'm thinking the 3DS might come with this firmware together with other anti-piracy protections as well. But as the Flashcarts can have their firmware updated, it'll not be long for updates or even releasing new models against these protections.

So what's going to happen next? No clue. Let's just see how this game unveil.

Via: Ubergizmo

PS3 New Firmware - USB Homebrew Now Impossible

Sony had just released firmware 3.42 for the PS3 as a minor update which includes additional security features. Once this update is installed, all instances of using the USB exploits has become impossible. SONY is pretty fast in its outtake of patching this exploit.

This update is also compulsory - meaning if they want to access the PlayStation Network, they'll need it which also includes playing of future games. So jailbreakers, plans for your next move?

Via: TechRadar

Man sued Sony for PS3 firmware v3.21

A Californian man, Anthony Ventura, had sued Sony for its PS3 Firmware V3.21 which disables the ability to install Linux. "Older models that were equipped with the ability to install other OS is now obsolete" was the complaint and it was filed as an "intentional disable of useful features that were advertised originally".

Sony announced that it's removing security problems of function also pointed out that it is based on self-interest to anti-piracy. It involved users and millions of unrelated people and the plaintiff are demanding more compensation of more than $5,000,000.


Via: Eurogamer