A new PlayStation 4 hack has reportedly unlocked the console for homebrew and could compromise the PS5 as well. A trio of encoders released the hack that works in PS4 firmware update v9.00. It is important to note that as of December 1, the latest firmware is v9.03, so you are taking advantage of a slightly older version of Sony’s system software.
A widely shared Twitter video from SpecterDev appears to show custom firmware running on the console:
It’s not the first time the PS4 has been hacked, of course, but programmers are usually forced to work with much older system software. A game of cat and mouse between Sony and hackers is likely now, as it works to plug the holes, especially if, as some people report, a similar exploit can also be used on the PS5.
What is Homebrew?
Homebrew, when applied to video games, refers to games produced by hobbyists for proprietary video game consoles that are not intended to be user-programmable. … Some targets for home games include Wii, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Atari 2600.
