ModChat 146 - PCIe 3 SSDs on PS5, System246/256 Emulation, Bad Update Standby Mode, PS1USB Dev Cart
Summary
Mister Mario discusses a wave of Twitter account suspensions in the PS4/PS5 modding community, attributing the issue to mass-reporting exploits rather than Sony. The episode covers new PS5 jailbreak methods, including P2JB variants using YouTube and Netflix, and the discovery that PCIe 3.0 SSDs can now function as internal storage. Additional topics include the APR-MU emulator for specific games, a virtual controller tool, a modern PS2 launcher, and a PCSX2 fork for emulating Namco arcade systems.
Topics discussed
Intro and podcast platform availability
Twitter ban wave and community migration to Bluesky
PS5 jailbreaks: P2JB, Y2JB, and BDJB methods
PS5 M.2 SSD bypass and storage expansion
PS2 game exploits on PS5 (Jack X, Mastercore)
APR emulation and GhostPad virtual controller
PS2 launcher UI updates and display improvements
PCSX2 fork for System 246/256 arcade emulation
N64 cartridge swap dumper and region bypass
Xbox 360 drive tools and XISO extraction
Xbox 360 stealth server standby mode feature
Original Xbox XDK tools for modern Windows
Saints Row 2 PC port and DLC fixes
Mega Doctor diagnostic tool for Genesis/Mega Drive
ArcStation solderless ODE for PS1
PS1 USB development cartridge by OrionSoft
SNES cartridge authenticity checker app
Outro and keyword challenge
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