PS3 2.80 Firmware Update Released; Open Remote Play Broken

Submitted by greg; June 24, 2009

Sony! C'mon... For real?! So if you're able to quit and exit out of Fight Night Round 4 for a moment or two, you'll see Sony has released PS3 Firmware Update 2.80. And despite what Mr. Lempel says --

The playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 format software has been improved.

Sony has also put a damper on Open Remote Play. Those tricky bastards have seemingly "poisoned" the video stream... If you start the ORP client and establish a Remote Play connection, you'll notice the video quickly becomes garbled nonsense and eventually the client bails. The good news -- you can still make the connection, meaning the authentication hasn't changed any... Open Remote Play Progress...

Tags: Firmware, open remote play, PS3 Firmware Update

I incorrectly assumed that they would have to update the PSP and PS3 firmware together, at the same time, and disable Remote Play for older PSP firmware versions. It turns out they've found a way to disable ORP, but still allow old PSP firmware to use Remote Play. I'm knee deep in this now, and I'm feeling confident I'll have a fix soon.

# Yopie 2009-06-25 10:31

Complete waste of time emailing SCEE this is exactly what they sent me after asking why they were releasing such stupid updates:
"Dear Louis,

Thank you for your recent correspondence.

The PlayStation 3 is a device that is able to be constantly updated through the System Software. Since the release of the PlayStation 3, updates have included enhanced security for wireless networking and increased the number of file types that the PS3 is compatible with amongst other features. For details about System Software and to download the latest version, please visit our official site: http://uk.playstation.com/ps3.

System software updates ensure that your PlayStation 3 is kept in top condition with new settings, features and new functionality.

Should you need further assistance, please call our Careline on 08705 99 88 77 (National Rate), quoting your reference number: 1516913, and an advisor will be happy to assist you. Our operating hours are 8am - 10pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Cherrill
PlayStation Consumer Care Team
Sony Computer Entertainment UK
Careline: 08705 99 88 77 (National Rate)
E-Mail: Help@uk.playstation.com
Web: http://uk.playstation.com/ps3" Didnt answer ANYTHING...

# teoz 2009-06-25 16:46

dash i for one love u program if u fixed the audio that would be great but just wanted to say loving u work please keep up the good work

# Dashhacker 2009-06-25 17:18

Audio fixes will come with v1.3 and proper audio+video synchronization .

# dave 2009-06-26 01:33

great work on ORP dash hacker-- i would have commented sooner but all i have is my ps3 for internet usually.

greg: when i go on this website on my ps3 and try to post a comment it says "sorry, no posts matched your criteria" i was wondering if u r able to fix tht so ps3 users can post comments. idk if its the java script or wat.. but im sure u can fix tht if u have time and if u want..idk

dash-hacker: bro this is a great concept and im so glad u made it. it really comes in handy for me and plenty of other ppl too."(but u dnt need me to tell u tht u already kno :) )
i no tht u put A LOT of time and effort into this in making it run juuussst right and it really pisses me off how sony has a problem with it. and to the ppl tht say tht theres no point in this, in my opinion i think ur wrong.

greg, feel free to delete this if u want lol
and to ppl tht reply to this negatively: if u dnt have somthing nice to say then dnt say it couse tht proves u dnt have a life but to sit there and insult ppl u dnt even no
GREAT WORK DASH HACKER!

FUK U SONY

# -hacks 2009-06-26 12:14

Ah! I've never tried leaving a comment from the PS3's web browser. It must be a JavaScript problem, yes. I'll look into that more later.

# Arnookie 2009-06-26 16:39

Do you still think you can fix it? If sony has a means to detect open remote play what can you do? Appart from spoofing the mac address of the psp. Is that a posibility?
Is that how they detect none psp devices because the mac address dose not match Orp.
I think open remote play is probably the best function of any homebrew so far. So I do hope a fix is on its way.
Good luck Dash! I hope you can figure it out.

# Dashhacker 2009-06-26 19:11

Yup, you're exactly right. With FW 2.80, the PS3 will "poison" the video stream with random invalid bytes if the connection did not come from a registered PSP's MAC address.

If you spoof your MAC to that of your registered PSP, it works!

Now, I'm trying to find an appropriate solution, something involving creating a software virtual interface under Linux/Window/OSX set with the correct MAC address.

Also, I need to figure out how to fix remote connections, as the MAC address will obviously be that of your home gateway/router no matter what. Reverse engineering Sony's DNAS authentication stuff is not in the cards, too much work.

# psx-guru 2009-06-27 03:39

wtf!?!?!?!?!?

c´mon sony. where where your psp without dark alex and aaaaall those brilliant homebrew developers?!?!?!

it would be DEAD!!! the software makes the hardware!!! no games, no one buys psp...

same with ps3!!!
don´t you limited-minded sony engeneers not take even more advantage over the 360???
this open remote play was just the first step for the REAL COOL ps3 apps. and you banned it?!?!?!?!

tstststs, SHAME ON YOU!!!

# nooneimportant 2009-06-28 02:57

The PSP would sell much better and much more developers would bring games for the PlayStation Portable, wouldn't morons like DarkAlex have hacked the firmware and gave you the possibility to play illegal games.

The homebrew that exist for PSP might been great but what killed the PSP are those fucking hackers who don't think about paying for games.

It just like what happened to the PSX back in the days...

# Bobz 2009-06-28 07:59

I can post on PS3 no problem.

# dave 2009-06-28 15:14

o kool :)
now i can thanx greg !

# psx-guru 2009-06-28 19:59

...sure...

1. in my oppinion ps1 would not have won the console wars so clear against the other brands if copying games didn´t make it THAT popular.

2. and the brand new psp-go feature is also pretty lame:
woooow, i can download not only games from the playstation store (which is cool), i can also donwnload applications and pay too much money for them. and i bet 90% are the same applications we all use since years thanks to homebrew...

...but anyway...
open remote works again and that´s the main thing!!!

# iamagayman 2009-06-29 01:10

cry more fagg0t

# Arnookie 2009-06-29 14:55

I suppose this will delay ORP 1.3beta?
Will this hold you up at all Dash?

# Dashhacker 2009-06-29 15:22

Yup, a little. Since I've spent the last two days crawling through PSP assembly code, that's two days lost toward finally completing the audio/video synch/buffering code.

When I have a fix for FW 2.80, what I'll probably do is incorporate that in to v1.2, back-port some of the new v1.3 changes, and release v1.2a for OSX/Windows.

That way I can get some of the new stuff out that people are asking for like disabling UDP search, Wake-On-LAN (remote start), custom keyboard bindings (especially important for Macbook owners), and several significant stability fixes (crashes under Windows, and occasional video corruption under OSX/Linux).

# dave 2009-06-29 19:10

i jus feel bad tht sony might pull something off tht makes all of ur hard work useless.
there has to be an exploit for ps3..there has to b....nuthing is perfect. and if anyone (or me) ever finds it dont report it until there is a cfw available so tht sony doesnt take advantage of there power and make us have to log in and updaTe
but anyway baq to reality.. fuk u sony

# psx-guru 2009-06-30 03:36

LOL in your FACE!!!

# nobodySpecial 2009-06-30 13:11

what is strange for me is that I did not have to update. I still have the previous version and I can still do everything before the update.

# dave 2009-06-30 21:24

yea, i kno .. idky sony did tht.. i wanna say thts a lil suspicious but idk lol

# alex 2009-07-02 15:16

i payed US $460 for a used ps3 at a gamestop i think i should be allowed to do as i please with it as long as i dont infringe on legal stuff like pirated games. But running programs and homebrew made by individual coders who want to get the most for their money out of the system be it which ever one should be allowed sony only wants not only to control what you buy but how the fuck you use it, i realy like sony products but this shit is really pissing me off.
I buy the games US $40 for used or $60 for brand new and controllers Sony bluetooth controller $50-60 bucks give me a fucking break SONY!!!!!.
LONG LIVE HACKERS, MODERS, and CODERS!!!!!!!!

# alex 2009-07-02 15:19

holly crap they made a commercial from my post i wrote blootuth (and yes i purpously misspelled it so they don do it again) and i rolled over it and an HP add came up this is crazy

# alex 2009-07-02 15:31

i hope this doesn't get erased and people read this
i think if the bighitters of the homebrew world got in touch and started networking their machines this whole sony thing would be a total non-issue sony wouldn't stand a chance so lets see if we can rally the troops and realy get this thing rolling.

# Matt 2009-07-03 19:43

i am looking for the demo 2.8 firmware unlock code.. so that can.. uh hum.. unlock the ps3 and use it for its full potential here at work.. cool any help will be appreciated

# leigh 2009-07-05 09:29

Where is the iPhone app? (For those that didn't upgrade to 2.80 on their PS3s)

# dave 2009-07-05 19:46

yeeeaaaa i kno i really want tht !

# dave 2009-07-05 19:49

firmware unlock code ???????? !!!!!!!!!!!! wtf i want cfw where do u get tht ? y havnt the professionals gotten it & gotten cfw ?

# dave 2009-07-06 17:26

is there any 1 i can email 4 questions & ideas on hacking the ps3 ?
i do have a couple ...

# bob 2009-07-06 18:29

shut your fucking mouth bitch!!!

# dave 2009-07-06 19:06

stop starting shit wit wit ppl u dnt even no

wats wrong ? mommy doesnt give u enough attention ?

# 420 2009-07-07 09:06

well ps3 has done it again they stomped out some cool software even though it never effected anything they did

# bob 2009-07-09 00:23

Stop using the English language like it's your bitch.

# dave's Mom 2009-07-09 16:02

As you should well know as an individual of ordinary competence masquerading as a fool to derive amusement of our collective frustration:

No one here can or will not help you, and you have dishes to clean. Please dave, start your sentence with capital letters. Your spelling is atrocious, have you been skipping school before summer?

- ?

# Max 2009-07-19 03:43

So did any one notice that you can't format a new larger drive with 2.80. ?

# Neuro 2009-07-19 19:04

This sucks. Anyways, who really cares though.. I want a damn ISO loader already.. Been years

# Microsoft Corp. 2009-07-20 09:00

Haa Haaaar

# Bitch 2009-07-20 09:05

not going to happen.. ever ..so stop waiting.

# Dan 2009-07-23 04:55

LOL i told you they would do this... sony 1 - hacker 0

# 55784 2009-07-28 11:40

after the 2.80 update, i cant play any blu-ray disc movie on ps3. anyone had the same problem?

# Right 2009-07-29 05:24

That is one of the new features in the update - wait for 3.00 when you will again be able to play them

# russ99 2009-07-29 06:47

Yes, same problem. I have a 60 GB original PS3. Just turn on your system while holding the on button until you hear a beep. This re-sets the system.

Now my BD playback is fine. Let me know if you get the same results

I'm going to report this to Sony today.

# rotfl 2009-07-29 11:30

the scene are fucking moronz, the console is 3 years old and still no modchipped haaaaaaaaaaaaah aaaaaaaaahahaha sooner ps4 will be relased haha

# alex 2009-07-30 12:00

WOW!!! Im very disapointed, how long has it been since 2.8 was released and still no progress on unlocking the security vault that is the PS3.
Ok how about you give me the programs or sorce code you all used in the begining and maybe i can do something with this, because as i requested about 10-15 post prior to this one the big boys of the hack sceen cant seem to work together their to busy adjusting their tampons to sheir their findings to realy get this thing going.
Once again Im very disapointed.

# -hacks 2009-07-30 12:16

if you're talking about ORP, the source code has been out since the beginning... http://code.google.com/p/open-...

# Alex 2009-08-02 08:39

I don't mean orp even though that is awsome I mean slot of the hacks in general it's sad when you read "well I found it first and this other guy took it and made it better and didn't give me credit" type of thing shame on both of them the original for being such a whiner and the new guy for not giving credit where credit is due.
That's just my perspective.

# Fuck you ps3-hacks trys to ins 2009-08-06 18:44

So are you using the iframe to try and exploit me???

Avira detects several exploits coming off your fucking page. Fuck you ps3-hacks! ALL users you should BEWARE, if you dont believe me install Avira antivirus and go to ps3-hacks.com, you will get a PNG exploit a pdf exploit ect…..

FUCK YOU

# DM 2009-08-07 00:52

Well, we are fucked. Sony did beat the crap out of hackers, coders and shit.

Never thought I'd live to see this day... And the others.

# psyfa 2009-08-07 03:27

HAHAHA, just the thought that your've been infected makes me smile =)

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