XexTool v6.0 and Xex Loader for IDA v6.0

For those who don’t know, XexTool is a windows command line tool that gives info on every aspect of an Xbox360 xex file. It also extracts the file that the xex is based on (usually an exe file) and has the ability to alter most of the various flags and parameters set inside an xex file.
What’s new/fixed:
* finally fixed the patching ability where the target file is smaller than the source file. hopefully it is fixed properly :)
* fixed handling of bitfields in version structs (only affected big endian systems)
+ added support for natal/kinect related flags
+ added support for xex date restrictions
+ added support for xex console id restrictions
+ added support for xex device id restrictions
+ added support for xex keyvault privileges restrictions
+ added support for extra debug memory entry
+ added support for a few new xex flags and system partitions
The IDA loader for XEX files enables you to directly load an xex file into the IDA disassembler in order to look at what the internal code is doing. This is extremely useful for developers and reversers. If you don’t know what IDA is or what this loader does, then this tool isn’t for you.
http://xorloser.com/

abgx360 v1.0.4

What’s new/fixed:
* AntiPiracy 2.5 (AP25) replay sector for iXtreme LT+ firmware is checked for when a game has the AP25 system flag in the Xex set or when its media ID matches a list updatable through abgx360.dat (Fable III is the only game so far that uses AP25 but does not have the AP25 system flag set)
* AP25 replay data is Verified/AutoFixed according to your settings, albeit separately from the normal INI based Verify/AutoFix, so make sure to read the entire abgx360 output
* Video padding size changed to support the new AP25 replay sector using a variable which is updatable through abgx360.dat in case additional stealth sectors are needed so that the video padding check will not blank them out
* Removed short explanations of ISO filesizes (unnecessary, hard to keep updated and misleading in terms of SplitVid; just because an ISO has the space for SplitVid doesn’t mean it has valid SplitVid data in that space)
* gzip compression is now supported when abgx360 downloads certain files
* miscellaneous small changes
* Note: The GUI has not been changed and will still display version 1.0.2, don’t worry about it as long as the CLI app displays v1.0.4
http://abgx360.net

[Homebrew-App] PS3FTP – FTP Server For PS3

stoneMcClane has released exclusively to PS3HaX, the first legal homebrew FTP server for the PS3, it was created using the open source PS3 SDK PSL1GHT, here is a quote from the readme:

A minimal PlayStation3 FTP server written with the help of PSL1GHT (http://www.psl1ght.com/)
1) To start the FTP server, just run the PS3-FTP.self via ps3load/wiiload or install the
PS3-FTP.pkg and run it directly from the XMB on your PS3.
2) Configure your FTP client to use passive mode and only one FTP connection at a time.
3) Connect to your PS3′s IP on port 21 with an FTP client of your choice. If you don’t
know the IP address of your PS3, go to Settings -> Network Settings in the XMB, it is
listed there along with other network settings.
PS3-FTP has been tested and should be compatible with the following clients:
* Filezilla
* FlashFXP
* CuteFTP
* WinSCP
* Windows Explorer
* BSD/UNIX FTP shell client
4) To stop the server once it is running, you have to be connected to your PS3 with your
FTP client. Press and hold down the X button on your controller and terminate the
connection of your FTP client or just close the FTP client on your PC completely.
The PS3-FTP server should then shutdown and your PS3 should return to the XMB.
If you are a developer, you can also stop and restart PS3-FTP via telnet. Simply
connect to the FTP port (21) of your PS3 via telnet and type “QUIT!” or “QUITR”. If
you are running Unix and have the “expect” interpreter installed, you can use the
“stop” and “restart” scripts that are located at the repository’s root directory.
(Remember to close the connection of your FTP client before trying to connect via telnet)

Download via GitHub
Download via PS3HaX
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PS3 Inven v1.2 Released

barakuda, has recently released an app to help gamers organize their PS3 backups. Essentially, this app keeps a database of all games you have downloaded/installed and even lets you print a neat, organized list of them.

Currently PS3 Inven is only in Spanish.

Download PS3 Inven v1.2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DMSQYIQF

Extract to root of your computer's hard drive (e.g.. C:\Ps3_inven)

Version 1.2 brings the following:

• Correction of several bugs and optimized code.
• The folder is added to net when you get off the covers they will go here.
• Now you can download the cover of the game automatically from the Internet.
• Slight change of image.

PS3Splitter 1.1.4.0 released

As you may already know, hard drives formatted as FAT32 file system has a 4GB file size limit. Therefore, if you have any PS3 games that cannot be transferred onto, say an external hard drive that is formatted as FAT32, this little handy utility called PS3Splitter will help you split those large PS3 games. Files that are split are compatible with the Gaia Manager.

Attached Files

	ps3splitter-1-0-0-0.zip (35.8 KB, 4 views)
	ps3splitter-1-0-1-0.rar (480.8 KB, 2 views)
	ps3splitter-1-1-3-0.rar (488.8 KB, 4 views)
	ps3splitter-1-1-4-0.rar (491.2 KB, 1230 views)

Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/forums/ps3-hacks/ps3splitter-1-1-4-0-now-available-ps3-jailbreak-users-115357.html#ixzz17Gjbk65i

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BenQ & Lite-On LT+ Released

BenQ & Lite-On LT+ Released ( full pack ) http://bit.ly/fxFr5u current Jf works fine new in testing

Xecuter testing iXtreme LT+ fw and Need For Speed Hot Pursuit

Having some fun testing the upcoming LT+ firmware on a Benq drive with Need For Speed Hot Pursuit. FU AP2.5 ! Thanks to C4E, Team Xecuter & Team Jungle.

How to Place Apps into Different XMB Categories

Today NZHawk has revealed a small discovery, that he and DarkHacker have made. While experimenting with the PARAM.SFO settings file, they discovered how to place applications into various categories on the XMB. To achieve this, all that is needed, is a small modifcation to a CATAGORY string in the PARAM.SFO. By doing this, they found you could place applications into any XMB category, except Users, Settings and Friends. Below NZHawk explains further.

Well I was talking to DarkHarker about param.sfo files and that. He asked me to try changing the CATAGORY string to 'HM' and see what it did.
It made the package install under the Playstation Network catagory on the XMB. DarkHacker and I then worked out the rest of the catagories that its possible to install and run hombrew applications to the xmb, and found them all except Users, Settings and Friends (which all seem to be filled with the xml files in the vsh flash folder).

String	Category
HM	Playstation Network
CB	Network
HG	Game
AV	Video
AM	Music
AP	Photo
AT	TV

I thought this was quite interesting, and would be great if we could add a Hombrew catagory to the xmb and make all hombrew apps install under it to make some hombrew standard, much like the wii has. (Also has anyone though about making a database of hombrew Title IDs to keep track?)

Oh, and its possible to change this location after install via application settings.

PSGrade - Free Downgrade Method Possibly Coming Soon

zAxis, of PSX-Scene, brings some exciting news today. He's been diligently working on an open source downgrade method, entitled PSGrade. Today he's shared his work with the public. However, it still requires some work before it is fully functional. Right now, his code still requires the dongle master key, one that is buried within the PS3 console. The good news, is zAxis feels this key can be retrieved via a 3.15 fw console.

He is asking the community, anyone with a 3.15 console, to help retrieve this key. Once retrieved, PSGrade should become fully functional. Below, is his request to the public.

To anyone who wants to help, here is what you have to do:
1- run the PSGrade I posted (just like jp)
2- reboot into linux (no power cycling!!)
3- dump HV (and post it)

if you dont know how to dump HV in linux, then google it (you will need to open your ps3 and solder it DONT DO IT IF YOU ARE NOT AN EXPERT!!!)

Good Luck

Download PSGrade (not yet fully functioning): https://github.com/zAxis/PSGrade

once you get the key, post it in key.h and try it.

Please remember, this is a work in progress, nothing is working yet (so dont ask for hexes), and nothing is for sure.
Good Luck

oh, and thanks to graf_chokolo for ... everything, Hansi for the dump, and mathieulh for PSGroove (PSGrade is a derivative of PSGroove) and everyone else.

accorking to graf_chokolo, to get the ps3 to decrypte the master key, then you have to call "Verify Response" and the master key will saved in plain text. it is called when plugin a jig, and that is what PSGrade is.
once we have the key, we will have a working jig :-)
And no 3.41 is no good even if you have dump the HV

here is my discussion with graf_chokolo:
XorHack v2.0: The Updated PS3 Exploit Toolkit « xorloser’s blog

How to play AP2.5 games on your console

 I have just tried this and its 100% good :0)
Well happy that this means we don't have to wait for the new firmware to play the ap25

 

Quote:

"The procedure is simple, but has two important requirements: have the dash version 2.0.9199.0 (with another update this method is obsolete, because the KINECT ADVENTURES/ANIMALS updates can not be installed...even with the 12416 beta dash) and LiteOn DVD or BenQ DVD. The way to avoid the AP25 is (follow the steps one by one, and in order): Quote: For those who still have a dash older than the 9199 (8XXX) here is the update to 9199. NONE OFFICIAL MIRROR http://download.digiex.net/Consoles/Xbox360/Dashboards/2.0.9199.0.zip This method ensures that all games run at 100%. From the oldest to the newest, even those with AP 2.5 protection. Tested on a Xbox Fat. Need confirmation if it works well in a Xbox Slim. GETTING STARTED There is an unconfirmed version, this method doesn't work with spoofed drives. According to the user didera, this updates, will disable all functions of the drive. 1-Install update Kinect adventure. Unzip the file UPDATE-KINECT-ADVENTURES.rar, place it on a pendrive formatted in FAT32, place it on the console and turn on. MIRROR: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W9SS12UG or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SQZ2Z0QQ or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T4M5ET74 or http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2h1zx562vedp5y7 The new dashboard will be the 2.0.12413.0 2-Delete the folder from the pendrive, and unzip the second file UPDATE-KINECT-ANIMALS.rar 3-Install update Kinect animals, in the same way as above. MIRROR: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DNMV1DA4 or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5MML02NB or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2OQA2XMX or http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dpmh5k0np2p6xo4 The new dashboard will be the 2.0.12416.0 4-Place the DVD of AssassinCreed: Bro, will be asked to update. OK, (this update will be changed or something like that, probably a bug or exploit, because you have installed the previous two) and enjoy... If you have Flash 1.6, use activate.iso, without changing the wave (wave 9). Edit: don't patch the AssassinCreed: Bro, or not be able to install the update included in the game. Edit 2: if you want to upgrade with the NFS: HP game, also works according to the user dbc. http://www.xbox360iso.com/showpost.p...&postcount=316 Edit 3: this method didn't flag the console according to the user princepk, after checking it, with the software XVAL. This makes sense, since there is no manipulation of hardware. http://www.xbox360iso.com/showpost.p...&postcount=310 Edit 4: not recommended connect to xbox live, until the new firmware LT+ is available. If there is any new update on Live, this could be overridden. Do it at your own risk. Edit 5: for those wondering, it works even after reboot, or turn off the console. It's not temporary. Edit 6: Solution for those who need to patch to wave 2/3: 1. Install Kinect Adventures Update 2. Install Kinect Animals Update 3. Install the following update: MIRROR http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PPZHG7FY or http://www.mediafire.com/?kyqqd5mkjfw54de 4. Play your Wave 2/3 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Credits to Death260 NOTE: The two updates, were extracted from the iso of each game. Are breaking the MU links, due to massive downloading. If anyone can re-upload, I update the thread. Thanks.

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The Daily Feed with Morgan Webb 11.17.10

I will be doing a daily news feed from G4-TV from now on ... Hope you enjoy ...

Game Trailers - E3 2011 - The Feed

c4eva Confirms New AP2.5 Checks on New Dashboard with New Game

>> Here's a chatlog from C4E about the new protections ["AP2.5 Checks"] added to the (beta/leaked) fall 2010 dashboard with new games:

[c4eva] New AP25 checks confirmed on new dash with fable 3, LT+ coming for requiwhite drives with SSv3 and anti AP25 included!
[c4eva] there are 5 ap25 checks done when xex is launched!
[c4eva] samsung doesnt have ap25
[c4eva] 360s LT+ will include this now
[c4eva] samsung and some old hitachi dont have ap25
[c4eva] samsung wont do ap25, it will be skipped (safe)
[c4eva] they will detect your drive changing to a samsung! [if you spoof to Samsung]
[c4eva] confirmation will need to be done on released retail kinect dash!
[c4eva] at this point, only new games check ap25!
[c4eva] kreon=fail!

Update:

[c4eva] ap2.5 already defeated, backup fable 3 running fine on beta dash! more data requiwhite for analysis!
[*******] C4 are you planning on releasing the new LT+ for the old consoles? ie. not slim?
[c4eva] yes
[*******] c4eva, is it confirmed that current FW and older games will be safe in the new dash?
[c4eva] unknown at present!
[*******] C4 are you still working on hitachis? Will they eventually be released =)?
[c4eva] was working on it , not for a while now!
[*******] c4eva so there will be a LT+ for lite-on and benq drives
[c4eva] yes
[c4eva] logged entire update process, no vendor packets, only standard inquiry and key exchange, so update process safe!
[c4eva] fable 3 not safe! ap2.5 active for that title with new dash!
[c4eva] as soon as we have enough data on ap25 then there will be something
[c4eva] testing more game titles soon for ap25!

Update:


[*******] how's the ps3 white-ray firmware comming along?
[c4eva] will look at that when finished here, got sidetracked!
[*******] c4eva have ms tried to shaft us big time this time with ap 2.5?? titally new f/w??
[c4eva] no
[*******] c4eva have you any news on lt+ for us today?
[c4eva] host supplied checks was always the holy grail for them as they know we control the fw and cant see
[*******] C4, exactly how many new checks are involved in the new AP2.5?
[*******] and what sorts of things are they checking?
[c4eva] 13 unique ones so far!
[*******] so you think there could be more than 13...
[c4eva] yes, i would think so, too easy to overcome otherwise!
[*******] c4eva can FW+ detect unknown checks?
[c4eva] there are other checks just for slim, so more work for that one!
[*******] C4eva, would it be possible to for Microsoft to run ap2.5 checks remotely at anytime?
[c4eva] lt+ will cater for any ap2.5 challenge!
[*******] C4eva, out of the slims how many fw versions are there and how many look positive to create CFW's currently?
[c4eva] slim, 2 fw versions so far, they went to great lengths to hide drive key in 0225!no matter!
[c4eva] lt+ eta - when its done and tested with more titles!
[c4eva] no ap2.5 checks seen on older games so far, only fable 3, testing the water with that title!
[*******] c4eva, any info in you collaboration with demonhades on ps3 fw
[c4eva] ps3 fw comes next after all this!
[*******] will the ps3 fw do the exact same thing as the xbox fw? right now there is already homebrew out to run games off hard drive
[c4eva] yes you cant play on psn with jailbreak
[*******] C4eva can you please verify one thing, is the only relatively unsafe rip Fable, or have you spotted any other newer releases
[c4eva] only fable so far but thats not to say a new title might have ap2.5!
[c4eva] first benq and fat liteons, then comes slim!
[c4eva] further progress has been made, all good so far!

Update:

[*******] is it possible to spoof our current drives to appear as samsung drives and bypass ap25
[c4eva] sig is checked as part of ap25
[*******] I spoofed 4 o 5 Slims to diferent drives, and only 2 times it don't works with Kinect (Play DVD) However, other slims read all (unless Fable 3 xD)
[c4eva] new dash at some point checks slim drive fw, once it has spoof will cease to work
[*******] c4eva will LT+ firmware be available to hitachi v79 drives?
[c4eva] maybe
[*******] C4eva have u tested AC brotherhood?
[c4eva] yes, i have ac:b, all is good!
[c4eva] lt+ testing begins this weekend, not long now!
[*******] unless u have a hitatchi drive or a sammy, but sammys seem to be hit and miss, works for some and not for others
[c4eva] ap25 is checking osig
[*******] +c4eva - what is osig?
[c4eva] original drive signature for motherboard
[c4eva] osig is interesting, they took out kernel check due to rrod repairs, now ap25 had to have it,otherwise everyone would be a sammy, now rrod repairs may not boot if osig wasnt updated!
[c4eva] its gone past just live, they want no backups booting period!
[*******] I read somewhere that this ap 2.5 can be different for each game ... so every new game might not work the same way as the previous one and may need a new fw update?
[c4eva] fw will be fine!
[*******] it'll work for any AP2.5 challenge he said

Update:

[*******] c4eva fable3 and asasin have same ap25 checks ?
[c4eva] ap25 checks are game specific
[*******] c4eva do u know why samsung does not have ap2.5 ]
[c4eva] because it doesnt have the code for it
[*******] c4eva, AP2.5 - thats a name you came up with or does it show in the dash binary somehow ?
[*******] that's what the specification is actually called
[*******] c4eva, i suppose we will need new software/hardware aswell, to dump the new sectors and inject them in iso ?
[*******] ******, specification that came from MS to game developers ?
[*******] New 0800 and xbc would be liky
[*******] Likely
[c4eva] yes
[*******] c4eva, so if ap2.5 is game specific. Could ms implement new checks with an update and render the new drive FW useless again ?
[c4eva] fw will be fine
[*******] c4eva original slim now can be updated to new firmware and after that it can be LT+ flashed with no problem?
[*******] how do you dump and test ap25 games for now? is it a secre?
[c4eva] yes
[c4eva] yes
[*******] [+c4eva] thanks for all your hard work man, we love you. Maybe consider putting out a non-LIVE version of the FW for those that dont care about LIVE. It would have to be easier on ou.
[*******] C4s always been committed to stealth
[*******] And im
[*******] Sure he is busy enough
[c4eva] ap25, live or no live, doesnt matter
[*******] my fable 3 doesnt show AP25 in ABGX???
[*******] Fable III doesn't have that flag
[c4eva] with new dash xex flag is irrelevant!
[*******] yeah, so that becomes an unreliable method to determine

Update:

[c4eva] testing code, so far so good!
[*******] is black ops as safe as any other game before the dash update?
[c4eva] yes
[*******] for slim what kind of real time checks are we talking about?
[c4eva] realtime fw check,realtime ram check!
[c4eva] they are checking for our code/data in drive!
[*******] c4 can we expect lt+ this side of christmas?
[c4eva] yes


Update:

[*****] i read that the 1.6 no stealth firmware beats the ap25 protection?
[*****] is it correct?
[c4eva] no
[c4eva] testing ap25 backups on live,all good, clean xval!

Another update more of a Q&A this time

[c4eva] testing backups on live!
[*****] you had any hickups along the way?
[c4eva] not really
[*****] Morning c4eva, there's a title update for Black Ops, is this the kind of thing you'll log for new checks or do we assume that because a BO backup still works after the TU, that ap2.5 isn't active?
[c4eva] already checked bo update,looks good,clean xval
[*****] can i ask again aboyt nfs?
[*****] is its playable with lt+?
[c4eva] yes
[*****] C4eva the new lt+ will report like original fw against live checks?
[c4eva] yes
[c4eva] hello
[*****] c4eva im sure you may have been asked before, but should we worry about back security? as in ap2.5 being implemented into older games and most anticipated, black ops?
[c4eva] you will be protected with lt+
[*****] c4eva, before upgrading to the new dash and put the new LT +, we must first put the stock fw, update the dash and then put the new lt?
[c4eva] not required
[*****] So what I'm wondering is this: If the box is already flagged on new dash, IE not playing AP2.5 games, will the new upgrade to LT+ then enable playing these games again?
[c4eva] yes
[*****] what's the drive firmware coded in anyway?
[*****] how do you code for it
[*****] asm?
[c4eva] yes
[*****] C4eva, will a new 0800 and SSv3 be required?
[c4eva] yes, eventually
[*****] did sb from MS contacet you offering a job?
[c4eva] fundamental changes were made to lt code to accomodate ap25 data, hence extra testing!
[c4eva] no
[*****] C4EVA, can the shitty kreon be used? using abgx360 gui to inject ssv3 in future.
[*****] will the new lt+ compatible with all slim drives avaliabe ATM?
[c4eva] later
[c4eva] use kreon to dump game data only just a thought, is lt+ coming for slim, or is that to follow as a           different version?
[c4eva] slim comes after liteon
[******] c4eva is the live testing going well ?
[c4eva] testing is going very well
[c4eva] all testing successful on all ap25 games on live, in hands of testers now!
[******] did anybody get ACB to play on their lite on?
[c4eva] yes

Its almost here!!!

The new final fall2010 dashboard is still expected to hit retail consoles on or before Nov 4th (Kinect release date).
News-Source: #FW@EFnet

Gran Turismo 5 for PlayStation 3 Arrives, GT5 PS3 JailBreak WIP

Today Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5 is making its rounds on the Internet by release group DComics, while PS3 JailBreak users are working on how to get it running without updating the PlayStation 3 console to 3.50 Firmware as required by the title.

The full US release name is Gran.Turismo.5.PS3-DComics and the game weighs in at 19.4GB (20,882,698,502 bytes) in size unpacked for those wondering (packed at 19515.8MB), with the leaked European version coming in at 13.72GB in size.

According to the NFO File, the following important note states: "To play the game you need to spoof your fw as 3.5 with one of the payloads available in net."

There is also now another scene release named Gran.Turismo.5.EUR.JB.PS3-PEMA in which the NFO File states the following: "Spoofed firmware 3.5 required" and under Install Notes: "Unrar files and copy gamedir dir to external harddrive or use some PS3 FTP server. Files must be placed in the GAMEZ folder."

Although there have been a few reports of it working they are unconfirmed thus far, with most currently reporting getting a black screen or error 80028F08 that the data is corrupted when editing the PARAM.SFO file and using various PS3 payloads and Open Managers applications.

Both the US release version (BCUS-98114) and Euro leaked version (BCES-00569) of the game were compiled with the PS3 SDK version 3.30, however, many users believe until a Debug Patch Update surfaces (as opposed to a 403/404 error) PS3 JailBreak users may have to hold off playing it.

As always, we'll update this article when a JailBroken PS3 GT5 fix or work-around arrives.

Stay tuned for more PS3 Hacks news. Also be sure to drop by the PS3 Hacks Forum for updates!

Rogero Manager v7.7 Released

PS3Hax brings us news that Rogero Manager has been updated to v7.7. "Rogero Manager is a modified version of Open Manager. Its design and functionality are very similar to that of Open Manager."

Download Rogero 7.7: http://www.mediafire.com/?pv225or5mzjisaz
Download Rogero 7.7 Source: http://www.mediafire.com/?1zjjdbn0qcj1e8u

Change log for v.7.6.0 through 7.7.0:
7.7.0 – Direct_Boot Mode bug fixed, some code cleanup.
7.7.0 – Stealth version now uses another Title ID that won’t conflict with any known game
7.6.0 – Added a Function [L1+SQUARE] to Fix corrupted SFO files by the previous version/error “80028F14″.
7.6.0 – Added a Stealth version of the Manager to be used Online for safer operation(BLES01031/CODBO)
7.6.0 – SFO file patching fixed to work with all games & changed from Automatic to Optional.
7.6.0 – Fixed a bug that caused “sfo” patched games to start sometimes in PATCH-MODE.
7.6.0 – [PS3_SYSTEM_VERSION] detection compatibility fixed for all Payloads.
7.6.0 – Permissions-Fix function changed from Automatic to Optional.
7.6.0 – Added a new path for the Games folder [/dev_hdd0/game/GAIA01985/BDRIPS].
7.6.0 – Last Game Played/Selected will be saved & selected by default on next run.
7.6.0 – Patch-Mode/Direct-boot/Disc-Required options Disabled when Original Game is selected.
7.6.0 – Free available Space on HDD is now checked before copying starts to avoid PS3 freezing problem.
7.6.0 – Fixed a bug that sometimes showed an Empty Games List after Original Game is ejected. 

 

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New Backup Manager App – Th@nkYou Manager

Neox³ has released a Backup Manager, which he calls Th@nkYou Manager, here is a quote from source
“This is a small project I made to make Open Manager a little more “aesthetic.” It is a project based on a base version of “Open Manager”, adding various fixes including same “SynaPS3″ fix.
Needless to list the features.
Test it.”




The link is removed by request of the author of SynaPS3 due to:
Violates GPL v3 license that SynaPS3 uses. It is made with SynaPS3 as stated by author, yet he releases no source, making this in violation of the license my code uses. Please remove this until he decides to release his source.
The link will be posted whenever he releases the source code
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