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PS3 HDD Toolbox is Released

Spanish PS3 Developer ifcaro released PS3 HDD Toolbox v0.94 over the weekend, which is based on the recent work of knightsolidus and used to facilitate the encryption and decryption of the PS3 HDD.

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prunchess5805d ago

The PS3 HDD being encrypted is a pain. I spent two days trying to access mp3's and photos stored on mine after I got the YLOD. Got the PS3 repaired by a console repair company and was able to get access to the save games and other files. I'll definitely be playing about with this program.

TheDude2dot05805d ago

It should be "No hablo" but that would mean "I do not speak".

"No hablo espanol" is the correct way to say it.

Myst5806d ago

PS3 HDD Toolbox es un programa para facilitar el cifrado y descifrado del disco duro de la PS3. Utiliza el metodo de knightsolidus y por lo tanto es necesario tener la PS3 para cifrar y descifrar.

Translates to:

PS3 HDD Toolbox is a program to facilitate the encryption and decryption of the hard disk of the PS3. Use the method knightsolidus and therefore it is necessary to have the PS3 to encrypt and decrypt.
(That is the text at the bottom)

From the Information tab:

Now with your PS3, you can:

* Playing games for PS3 and PSX
* Playing games for PS2, if your PS3 has 4 USB and card reader
* Install linux (albeit limited)
See films by USB or through a media server
* Load copies of PSX games (and if the console is PS2 compatible), opening the console
* Load copies of PS2 games via USB (and bad videos slowed compatibility)
* Decrypt your hard disk to gossip

I still don't quite get it though, just for getting your HDD to do stuff...?

LiL T5806d ago

Doesn't ps3 already play ps2, ps1 games and is able to play movies from usb via external hard drive and can have linux installed. I know my 60g does unless I am missing something. Oh I guess maybe the pirated ps1/ps2 games.

jtenma5806d ago

Does this mean I can finally get my save data off of my broken PS3? Before, windows couldn't read the PS3's hard disk because of encryption...I wonder if now this allows windows to "see" the data on there?

Please, please, please, tell me it is true!!

FantasyStar5806d ago (Edited 5806d ago )

That what it sounds like yes. It sounds like we can finally get our save data from our broken PS3s. An impossible feat until now.

EDIT: I'm going to try fiddling with it right now. I'll post my results later.

EDIT: MOTHER ****ER! I don't have space! I'll have to free up some space. Goddamnit damnit....*goes to backup porn files*

jtenma5805d ago

@FantasyStar

Please let me know how it turns out man!

Thanks!

FantasyStar5805d ago (Edited 5805d ago )

Right now, I'm extracting the data off the HDD in "encrypted" form. It's taking a while. I've had the process going since last night which is about 7 hours ago, and I only have 17.6GB extracted so far.

The good news at least is that the PS3 HDD Toolbox software recognizes the PS3 HDD while Windows does not. That's a pretty huge step in itself.

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xXSilentXx5806d ago

intersting maybe copied games in the future with this? :O

Expy5806d ago

Added alternate source. It's in English.

xino5805d ago

"Now with your PS3, you can:

* Playing games for PS3 and PSX
* Playing games for PS2, if your PS3 has 4 USB and card reader
* Install linux (albeit limited)
See films by USB or through a media server
* Load copies of PSX games (and if the console is PS2 compatible), opening the console
* Load copies of PS2 games via USB (and bad videos slowed compatibility)
* Decrypt your hard disk to gossip "

*Playing Games for ps3 and psx:/ does that already.
*So if I have a 80gb, 4 usb hub and card reader, I can play a ps2 game??/
*Load copies of psx games, so this only applies to 60gb launch?
*watch movies through usb, media server. PS3 could do that already.

Seriously, I don't really see anything useful for this software:/

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Guild Wars 2 Cookbook Gets You Free Butterknife Spear Skin

Game Rant gets a first look at the upcoming official Guild Wars 2 cookbook, along with a preview of the exclusive Butterknife spear skin.

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Square Enix Announces Even More Final Fantasy IX Merch

Check out the new additions of Final Fantasy IX merch launched for the 25th anniversary, featuring a charming Vivi mug and plush bag.

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jznrpg2d ago

Not on the US store right now which sucks

andy852d ago

Im definitely going to import it if possible. Hopefully PlayAsia will have it

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@andy85 so you can get it from PlayAsia no Tarrifs but shipping is 23$ at least ,but it is an option. A little less than 50$ with shipping. I had to have it

andy852d ago

Coming out at £44 ($60) here. Jeez as much as I want it that's a little bit of a stupid price. Managed to find it for £35 elsewhere. Still crazy for a mug. Might wait and see if the square Enix store get it

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SAG-AFTRA Files Over A.I. Darth Vader In Fortnite

SAG-AFTRA Files Over A.I. Darth Vader in Fortnite claiming this was done without notification and has filed accordingly.

spoonard2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

It's just a complaint, not a lawsuit, and it's completely unwarranted.

Garethvk2d ago

I said filed which they did. Filed a complaint.

VersusDMC2d ago

James earl jones sold his voice for use for Darth Vader after his passing and his estate said they approved it.

So i don't know why SAG is getting involved as it makes it seem like they are going against james earl jones wishes or just wanted a cut...

Garethvk2d ago

They are concerned about A.I. replacing live talent. It's an unusual stance as you are correct; he left his voice and his family approved. The union is saying doing this versus using a live actor sets a bad precedent going forward. The use of A.I. has been a huge issue in the recent labor deals.

VersusDMC2d ago

Well this is also an interactive AI Darth Vader that would have made live talent impossible unless they think a actor being in Fortnight 24/7 is an acceptable solution.

They should concentrate on cases that are possible to be done with live talent and that haven't been given blessing or sold by the original actor(for which they should have the right to sell)

Eonjay2d ago

"James earl jones sold his voice for use for Darth Vader after his passing and his estate said they approved it."

I have to say if James approved this after his death... that would be... um...

Do you mean he approved it while he was alive for when he passed?

VersusDMC2d ago

It's reported that he gave permission before his death and his estate(which i asume is his family) says so as well.

spoonard1d 23h ago

Because SAG-AFTRA are trade unions. They are the Hollywood mafia protecting their profits from anything they feel could undermine them. It's all about the almighty dollar, not artists.

Christopher1d 8h ago

James Earl Jones doesn't own the character, though. He essentially said the owners of the IP can use his voice however they wish, not everyone.

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