Best Xbmc Podcasts (2025)

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ModChat 139 - XBMC Returns, Homebrew Crashes on Atmosphere, PS4 13.00 & PS5 12.00 Kernel Exploits 33:16

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5d ago33:16

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Starting off with the original Xbox getting a new cosmetic hardmod to introduce power and eject button sounds, as well as a return to form with XBMC4XBOX Redux's release. We also discuss the latest Atmosphere CFW update as it contains some pretty important information for CFW users thanks to the latest system firmware update. The PS4 and PS5 get a …

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ModChat 138 - Modfest Returns & Y2JB Release for PS5 26:24

28d ago26:24

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Xbox-Scene's Modfest returns for the second time! Participate in some friendly competition, maybe win some prizes, and help the community with some innovations all in one go! Aside from that announcement, RXDK gets some more love with its own Neighborhood release spanning across all major operating systems. Clone Hero gets a homebrew port to the Xb…

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ModChat 137 - Insignia Live EA Support, ABadAvatar & SSDs on Xbox 360, BadWDSD DEX Progress on PS3 53:11

2M ago53:11

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Tons of scenes heating up this month as the weather cools down! We discuss a new update to the modified original Xbox backwards compatibility files for the Xbox 360, now with individual games being able to be configured with additional fixes. Insignia Live gives us an awesome progress update regarding support for EA titles and a bit about the Xbox …

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TDL Synth Chat: Underrated Synths You Need to Hear: DW-8000, Alpha Juno 2 & More 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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This week, I chat with Alex Dalliance (aka Vulture Culture) to shine a light on the analog synths that deserve way more love. From the gritty charm of the DW-8000 to the overlooked brilliance of the Alpha Juno 2, we dig into the gear that delivers serious tone without the boutique price tag. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) If you’re tired of…

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ModChat 136 - An Xbox 360 Softmod is Coming 12:43

3M ago12:43

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Only a single topic being covered for this episode, but this was big enough to warrant a quick ModChat to discuss the excitement around this announcement. Grimdoomer has accomplished the impossible and achieved yet another milestone in the world of game console reverse engineering by showing evidence of a real softmod! No RGH, no JTAG, no Bad Updat…

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ModChat 135 - PicoLoader for GameCube, PS4 12.02 Jailbreak, Mario Kart 64 Dreamcast Port 40:19

3M ago40:19

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Starting off this month with PicoLoader being released for the GameCube, an open-source project which utilizes the power of a Raspberry Pi Pico and intercepts the DVD drive to quickly load a piece of homebrew such as Swiss. We also see some awesome releases for the PS4, allowing for some pretty quick and stable jailbreaks up to firmware 12.02! DIY …

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Surface Pro 12 & Laptop 13 – Hands-On with Rob Quickenden | Copilot+ PCs, AI & ARM Performance 59:56

3M ago59:56

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This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by Microsoft Surface MVP Rob Quickenden to dive into the latest Surface devices and what they mean for users. We cover the new Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 models, Snapdragon vs Intel processors, Copilot+ PCs, and what it’s like using these devices for music production, video editing, and day-to-d…

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Gadgets, Smart Home, Synth Sounds & My New Album | The Digital Lifestyle Show 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Coming Up This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show This week, Ian and Garry catch up on the latest in gadgets, smart home tech, EVs, music projects, and more. From new portable chargers and Surface devices to custom synth sound packs and Ian’s brand-new album, there’s plenty to dive into! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you’r…

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Marc Barnes on Korg Multi/Poly & Wavestate | Sound Packs, Sampling & Vintage Synth Talk 51:44

3M ago51:44

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This week on the Synth Chat Podcast, Ian catches up with Scottish sound designer and musician Marc Barnes. Marc returns to talk about his latest Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate sound packs, programming tips, and his thoughts on the creative process. We dive deep into sampling workflows, vintage synths, and even the challenges of producing other artis…

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From Battery Mods to CS-80 Sounds – This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show 42:14

4M ago42:14

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Gary joins me as we catch up on our latest smart home projects, new tutorials for the Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate, and take a quick first look at the newly announced Surface devices. Plus, we chat about automation, AI video creation, vinyl over Sonos, underfloor heating tech, and some not-so-great experiences with smart home firmware updates. Lis…

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TDL Synth Chat – Interview with Chileas: From Hip-Hop Beats to Vintage Synth Heaven 58:57

4M ago58:57

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This week on TDL Synth Chat, I’m joined by Chileas, a producer and synth lover from France, whose musical journey has taken him from beat-making in Paris to building a studio full of classic synths and exploring synth-pop sounds. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) We chat about his early days in a hip-hop scene full of samplers and soul records…

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Smart Homes, Voice AI, and EV Tech — This Week’s Chat with Gary 46:56

4M ago46:56

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Welcome back to the blog! After a short summer break, we’re back with a packed tech discussion featuring Gary and Ian. From smart home automation using budget ESPHome devices to updates in Windows 11, CR-78 drum machine recreations, and the latest in EV charging policy — this week’s episode covers a lot of ground! Listen Now: Listen Here (download …

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ModChat 134 - Userland ROP Chain on Switch 2, Xbox Classics Emulation Rumor, & TONS of Ports 52:25

5M ago52:25

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Starting off with some Switch 2 news this month, the same month the Switch 2 released! We discuss a Day 1 Userland ROP Chain demonstrated on the Switch 2, the bans using MiG Flash cartridges, the beginnings of a microSD Express adapter, and get clarification on how far SciresM will support the Switch 2's homebrew scene. In Xbox centric news, rumors…

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AI in Music, Smart Homes & Synth Design – Creative or Just Copying? | The Digital Lifestyle Show 51:05

5M ago51:05

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This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, Ian and Garry are back with a deep-dive discussion after a string of great guest episodes. From the creative impact of AI to hands-on synth sound design and smart home automation hacks — it’s a wide-ranging conversation packed with insights, demos, and gear tips. Listen Now: Listen Here (download mp3) In Thi…

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The Digital Lifestyle Show: Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater on Synths, Sound Design, and Live Performance 40:01

5M ago40:01

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In this week’s episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by none other than Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater. If you’re into synthesisers, programming, or live performance — this is a must-listen episode. Daniel has had a long and fascinating journey through music and synthesis, and in this episode, he shares stories from his early musical exp…

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Hacking the Korg DW8000 with Thomas Janssen 58:45

6M ago58:45

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of vintage synth firmware hacking with Thomas Janssen. Thomas has been developing new firmware for the classic 1986 Korg DW8000 synthesizer, adding features like enhanced unison detune, expanded filter resolution, random LFOs, and new modulation destinations — all while preserving the synth’s vintage cha…

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Synth Stories & Studio Secrets with Peter Dowsett – TDL Podcast Episode 59:11

6M ago59:11

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️ New Episode of the TDL Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Peter Dowsett, a long-time synthesizer enthusiast, producer, and vintage sampler collector, for a deep dive into synth history, creative sound design, and studio setup secrets. Peter shares his journey from discovering synths in the early ’80s to building an advanced modern studio with 90 l…

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TDL Synth Chat: The Octave Cat Synth with James Brennan 45:57

6M ago45:57

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️ This Week on the Show: Exploring the Octave Cat with James Brennan James Brennan is back! Following his popular appearance discussing the Polyvox, James returns to dive deep into another quirky classic – the Octave Cat analog synthesizer. In this episode, we explore the history of Octave Electronics, how the Cat compares to synths like the ARP Od…

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ModChat 133 - Lapse Kernel Exploit for PS4 12.02 & PS5 10.05, PS3 BadWDSD, OG Xbox v1.6 Reflashed 52:28

6M ago52:28

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A ton of awesome releases and advancements in this month's ModChat! First comes the release of the Lapse Kernel Exploit for both PS4 12.02 and PS5 10.05 firmwares. BadHTAB for the PS3 evolves into BadWDSD, a separate but better and more exciting development for PS3 owners allowing further access now on Super Slim variants! The original Xbox revisio…

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TDL Synth Chat: Peter Teipe on Synths, Samplers & Sonic Exploration 51:13

6M ago51:13

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This week I’m joined by musician and synth aficionado Peter Teipe for a deep dive into decades of gear, sound design, and creative inspiration. From his early days on the Roland JX-10 and Yamaha RY30 to sampling with EMU samplers, gigging with the Virus TI, and exploring granular synthesis, Peter shares insights from his journey blending guitars an…

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TDL Show – New Surface Pro and Laptop, music on 52:10

7M ago52:10

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Podcast 2025: New Surface Devices, Snapdragon Music Tests, & EV Show Highlights This week, Garry returns and we catch up on all the latest in tech and electric vehicles! ️ I dive into testing the new Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11, sharing my experience using it for music production with Cubase 14 ARM and low-latency studio headphones. We also c…

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TDL Synth Chat – Episode with Beat Zimmermann 53:42

7M ago53:42

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This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian Dixon is joined by keyboardist, composer, and producer Beat Zimmermann for a deep dive into music, synths, and an exciting upcoming project. Beat shares his journey from classical piano training to jazz and fusion, his early passion for synthesizers, and his impressive collection of gear through the decades—from DX7…

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From OP-1 to Take 5: Synth Chat with Seth Weisfeld 56:07

7M ago56:07

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Synth Chat with Seth | From Teenage Engineering to Take 5 and Beyond Welcome to this week’s episode of The Synth Show! Ian chats with Seth Weisfeld—a product designer, synth enthusiast, and founder of Function Health—about his synth journey, gear picks, and design philosophy. Seth shares how his background at Facebook shaped his views on user exper…

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ModChat 132 - BadHTAB Hypervisor Exploit for PS3 & Xbox 360 Games Get Recompiled! 40:18

7M ago40:18

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A whole lot has happened since the last episode of ModChat, and there's still been a few topics not covered within this episode! For the ones we do go into, the first is covering some major progress on the PlayStation Home revival project Home Laboratory, which is now available by default on the XMB for the latest PS3HEN and Evilnat CFW users on PS…

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Soviet Synth Secrets: The Polivoks Deep Dive with James Brennan 55:51

8M ago55:51

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In this episode of TDL Synthchat, we dive into the world of Soviet-era synthesizers with special guest James Brennan. We explore the legendary Polivoks , a raw and aggressive analog synth known for its powerful filter and Cold War aesthetic. James shares his journey into electronic music, how he acquired his Polivoks from Ukraine, and the quirks th…

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TDL Synth Chat: Exploring Sound with Eva Orchard 29:24

8M ago29:24

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Welcome to the latest edition of TDL Synth Chat! This week, I’m joined by experimental musician and synthesist Ever Orchid . Ever shares her journey into electronic music, how she got started with sound design, and the inspiration behind her unique approach to music creation. We discuss her first synthesizer, the challenges of learning new gear, an…

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Exploring AI, Smart Homes, and Music: A Catch-Up with Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker 26:26

8M ago26:26

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In this episode, Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker catch up on various topics, including recent music interviews, travel experiences, and the efficiency of charging networks. They discuss Ripple’s receivership and its impact on investors, as well as Garry’s home projects like a rain sensor with impressive battery life. Ian shares his work on programmin…

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Bringing the Jen SX1000 Back to Life – Interview with Audiothing’s Carlo 35:32

8M ago35:32

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This week on the show, I’m joined by Carlo from Audiothing to talk about his recreation of the classic monosynth, the Jen SX1000. Carlo’s love for this budget-friendly 1978 mono synth inspired him to bring it back as a plugin. We discuss how he got into synthesizers and why the Jen SX1000 was his first analog synth. Carlo shares his approach to des…

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ModChat 131 - The Xbox 360 Hypervisor Exploit is Here! Bad Update Overview & Demonstration 1:00:33

9M ago1:00:33

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At last the long awaited Xbox 360 Hypervisor exploit shown by Grimdoomer has arrived in the form of Bad Update! This means that unsigned code can be run on any Xbox 360 up to Kernel/Dashboard 17559 using only a USB drive and the NTSC version of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. This does not require any other modifications to be done to the hardware …

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ModChat 130 - PSP Gets Online Again, PS5 JAR Loader for 7.61, Game Bub Open Source FPGA Handheld 42:00

9M ago42:00

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Some great new functionality being added to consoles old, new, and even a whole new FOSS based handheld to check out! The wpa2psp plugin for PSP was released and took off, allowing most PSP consoles to get back onto modern WiFi networks again. The PS Vita gets some more love with a couple more ports, one for Carmageddon and another being the Ultima…

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ModChat 129 - Dreamcast Port Galore (GTA3, DOOM 64) and DOOM in a PDF 30:56

10M ago30:56

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A Dreamcastic (or maybe Dreamtastic?) episode of ModChat starting off 2025 with some awesome ports for Sega's last console! We talk about the recent Grand Theft Auto III port being released in an open-alpha test, the DOOM 64 port, and even the beginning of a port of Xash3D for Half-Life! PC players also got an AWESOME port of Star Fox 64 in the for…

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ModChat 128 - RXDK for OG Xbox, RPCS3 on Raspberry Pi 5, Overscanning Dreamcast Secrets 24:23

11M ago24:23

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Last episode of the year for ModChat! This time around we've got some awesome developments for original Xbox developers, a whole Lightshow for the Xbox 360 just in time for the holidays, the power of the PS3 being shown on a Raspberry Pi 5, and finally some Dreamcast secrets many could have dreamed of.…

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ModChat 127 - Xbox 360 Slim Printable Shell, Xbox-Scene Modfest, DoomBIOS for OG Xbox 31:37

1y ago31:37

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An Xbox centric episode of ModChat with a side of preservation to wrap up the month of November! We cover what seems to be the first Xbox 360 Slim 3D printable shell for use with a DVD-driveless console out there. Xbox-Scene gets a bit of a shout with the announcement of their upcoming Modfest, covering both hardware and software categories across …

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ModChat 126 - PS5 and Xbox 360 Hypervisor Exploits, SSD Support on Retail Xbox 360 Incoming! 41:47

1y ago41:47

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Some truly hyper news over Hypervisors for not one, but TWO different consoles! We discuss the recent PS5 Hypervisor exploit released named Byepervisor, the Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx shut down, and give some credit where credit is due with... Well, a hidden credits screen found in Majora's Mask on the GameCube! We also discuss two amazing br…

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ModChat 125 - Xbox One Games Playable on Windows & A New PS5 Jailbreak for 5.00 is Here! 20:58

1y ago20:58

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Just a couple of topics for this month's episode, but we first talk about XWine1, an upcoming translation layer capable of running dumped Xbox One games on Windows. Second is a new jailbreak for the PS5 in the form of UTMX, currently working through WebKit up to firmware 5.00 and with capabilities of working up to 7.61 using an alternative entrypoi…

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ModChat 124 - Tony Hawk's games can mod our favorite consoles now. 38:15

1y ago38:15

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Going in this month with a heavy focus on the Xbox 360 with much of the coverage being around Tony Hawk's Pro Strcpy, a new development which utilizes multiple Tony Hawk games across multiple consoles and even multiple generations! Save game entrypoints, network based entrypoints, and more! We also get an easier way of making our own retail compati…

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ModChat 123 - Xbox One & Series Kernel Exploit Released, Nintendo Sues a Reddit Moderator 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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A whole slew of news coming in for this episode of ModChat! The first big development being the release of Collateral Damage, the SystemOS Kernel Exploit for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles! Nintendo also gets quite a bit of coverage here for suing Modded Hardware as well as a Reddit moderator by the name of Archbox. Ports, ports, and more ports!…

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ModChat 122 - PS4 11.00 Jailbreak Fixes, N64 Recompilation, PlayStation Portal Exploit Disclosed 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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Covering a whole lot of PS4 and N64 topics this episode of ModChat! Going over the GoldHEN release for PS4 consoles on firmware 11.00 or lower, PPPwn fixes, the return of PS4-HEN-VTX for lower firmware or noBD consoles, and the use of a Raspberry Pi to jailbreak a PS4. N64 gets a ton of love with both recompilation and a new decompilation project b…

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ModChat 121 - A Kernel Exploit for Xbox One & Series is Incoming 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

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A solo topic episode of ModChat, this time around focusing on some exciting developments around the Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles resulting in a kernel exploit for SystemOS! We talk about what exactly this exploit is, what we can expect, what this will NOT accomplish, and some steps to get your own Xbox One or Xbox Series console prepared.…

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ModChat 120 - PPPwn Kernel Exploit Released for PS4 11.00 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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A mostly PS4 centric episode here thanks to the release of PPPwn, a new entrypoint AND kernel exploit for all PS4 consoles working up to firmware 11.00! Unlike other entrypoints we've seen which utilize WebKit or BD-J, this one is a whole new entrypoint over Ethernet utilizing an old FreeBSD PPPoE exploit from 2006. Aside from the PPPwn related rel…

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ModChat 119 - Halo 2 HD Patch Released, UnlockSwitch Announcement, Aiseirigh PSP Unbricker 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

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Starting off with a new piece of homebrew for the PS4 which allows modified PS4 owners to watch 3D videos on their 3D enabled displays or even PSVR headsets! The original Xbox gets some more love with the release of Xbox Content Archive Tool and the Halo 2 HD patch, the latter of which allows for Halo 2 to run at proper 480p or of course HD resolut…

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ModChat 118 - Halo 2 Back Online, RP2040 Xbox Modchip, PS3 4.91 Update, Yuzu Lawsuit 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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A bit of a late episode this month, but we have a jam packed one! Tons of original Xbox news this time around with an HD patch for Halo 2 in the works on top of Halo 2 being back online on Insignia. Unlocking orphaned hard drives for the original Xbox becomes easier thanks to PrometheOS. We also see an awesome advancement for Xbox modchips with Mod…

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ModChat 117 - ENDGAME Exploit for the Original Xbox, PlayStation Portal Running Android Apps 29:18

2y ago29:18

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Just a couple of topics for this episode of ModChat, but we're going big with a throwback to the original Xbox having a true breakthrough entrypoint in the form of the appropriately named ENDGAME. This works on all stock Dashboards, kernels, and can be launched directly from the Dashboard using only a storage device. No hotswapping, soldering, tear…

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ModChat 116 - NetYaroze Access Card Reversed, PrometheOS for Xenium, Beta Switch Menus Discovered 23:21

2y ago23:21

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Getting two episodes in this month! First of all covering a project related to the Wii which is a Wii Shop revival service. Going back to the PSP, this covers the Kirk ROM being dumped, which is the console's encryption/decryption engine. The original PlayStation gets some love, in the form of the NetYaroze's Access Card being reverse engineered! X…

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ModChat 115 - Mig Switch Dumper Revealed, Xbox 360 XL Patches Combined, Portal 64 Taken Down 43:00

2y ago43:00

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First episode of 2024 so we had to fill it up with plenty of topics to kick off the new year properly! First of all being an upcoming tease for the Evilnat 4.90.2 CFW allowing for decryption of encrypted PS3 ISOs on the console itself. Movian M7 gets a library update on the PS3, as well as a few other fixes that should offer improvement for anyone …

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ModChat 114 - MIG Switch Flashcart for Nintendo Switch, PS5 Backups with Itemzflow Released 45:18

2y ago45:18

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Only a couple topics for this final ModChat episode of 2023, but a couple big ones here with a lot to discuss! The first one being a flashcart for the Switch of all consoles, first teased and then revealed with much more detail. It seems this device will allow Switch owners to play game backups in XCI format on any model of the Switch, any firmware…

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ModChat 113 - Xbox CPU Interposer Open Sourced, Xbox Controller Restriction Bypassed 24:45

2y ago24:45

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The PS5 gets a bit of love this episode of ModChat, this time around for stock consoles it seems that owners are wanting to integrate into their Home Assistant workflow! The legendary 1.4 GHz CPU upgrade for the original Xbox comes closer to being publicly known with open sourced CPU interposer boards being released. We have not one, but TWO differ…

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ModChat 112 - bd-jb Updated, PS5 Backups Running, Xbox Video Chat Revived with PS2 EyeToy Camera 21:48

2y ago21:48

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Starting off this episode with another PS1 English translation patch, this one being released for the game Addie no Okurimono. Game Boy Advance lovers can rejoice knowing they can replicate some original PCBs thanks to the original boards being reverse engineered and released for free on GitHub! The PS5 gets some big updates, one being for bd-jb no…

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ModChat 111 - FPGA N64 Console Announced, Switch Bricks on 17.0.0 Explained 19:49

2y ago19:49

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An announcement, an explanation, and a release tie this ModChat episode together! First the latest Analogue offering teased is discussed, this being the Analogue 3D, an upcoming N64 based clone console. Switch owners who might have had their console modded at any point in time (whether they know it or not) might have been experiencing some unfortun…

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ModChat 110 - GTA: Online on 360/PS3, PS4 FPKG Enabler for PS5 4.03 15:18

2y ago15:18

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A short episode of ModChat, but some cool projects to take a look at! One being the public release of GTA:OG, a project which aims to bring Grand Theft Auto: Online back online for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. A couple of Dreamcast projects get some mentions here, one being Redump2CDI which allows for MIL-CD formatted discs to be converted to CDI…