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A new PS5 jailbreak called Relapse has been released, working on firmware versions 7.00-13.60. It allows users to run homebrew software and custom code efficiently, expanding the number of vulnerable consoles significantly. This development comes as Sony has been arguing in court that players don't own their digital games.

The PlayStation 2's security chip (MechaCon) has been successfully cracked and its firmware dumped for the first time after 26 years, thanks to the efforts of DiscoStarslayer and Libby. This breakthrough promises improved emulation, hardware preservation, and new tools for original consoles.

Mike Chi has just released the RetroTINK 6x CE, a new $230 upscaler that promises near-RetroTINK 4K performance.

Exciting updates from the MiSTer FPGA scene! We take a look at the new official website for MiSTer Companion, a brand new arcade core, and ongoing portable hardware developments.

Developer "Gezine" has released a new userland exploit for the Nintendo Switch 2 that bypasses previous limitations, working on all firmware versions without requiring save transfers or relying on webkit exploits due to Arm PAC implementation.

The Switchroot project aims to bring a Steam Deck-like experience to modified Nintendo Switch consoles by enabling users to install Linux and Steam, allowing them to play PC games. This involves preparing an SD card, flashing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu or Fedora), and then installing the Steam ARM64 client along with custom modules for UI and performance tweaks.

A new PS3 modchip, BadWDSD, allows running qCFW on all models by exploiting the XDR memory's WDSD feature with a Raspberry Pi Pico. This enables most CFW features, offers system recovery options, and boasts a 100% success rate.