ModChat 145 - PS4 & PS5 Licensing Changes Explained, PS5 Linux Loader Released, 12.70 PS5 Jailbreak
Jul 15, 2026 · 55m
Summary
Host Mister Mario covers recent console modding developments, including a new Nintendo Switch homebrew app for easy media transfer and Tico, a custom emulation frontend supporting GameCube and Wii. The episode details a major PlayStation 4 and 5 DRM change requiring 30-day online checks for new digital purchases, alongside the release of PS5 Linux and a hypervisor exploit enabling homebrew on older firmwares. Additional topics include a new PS2 network exploit, a PSP custom firmware update, and new jailbreak methods for the PS5.
Topics discussed
Introduction to ModChat podcast
NX ShareR: Switch screenshot transfer app
Tico: Custom emulation frontend for Switch
EAP Dumper: PS4 hard drive key extraction
PS4/PS5 30-day DRM license changes
POOPS: PS4 BDJB ISO for firmware 13
PS5 HEN release and fake package loading
PS5 Linux: Turning PS5 into a PC
PS5 Pro performance and Linux potential
Luacore and P2JB jailbreaks for PS5
P2JB fork with expanded game support
ARC4 final release and ARC5 announcement
Memusa: PS2 network exploit for online games
SNES9x Tyl Mod revival for PSP
Xbox 360 gameplay time tracker script
Xbox 360 XLink Kai ping limit discussion
Sonus: Custom audio for Xbox One
Ween: Jellyfin client for Nintendo Wii
Dusklight: Native port of Dusk for PC
PS3 user drop and outro
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