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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Google engineers responsibly reported an exploit in Sony's streaming PS Portal that allowed for offline PSP game emulation, leading to its quiet fix in patch 2.0.6, which also improved video quality. The group's spokesperson, Andy Nguyen, announced the closure of the exploit, drawing criticism from the emulation community for adhering to hacking ethics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Google engineers have successfully hacked the PS Portal to run emulated PSP games using a software-based approach, showcasing the PSP emulator PPSSPP running Grand Theft Auto: Liberty Stories. This achievement opens up possibilities for playing games natively on the PS Portal without a PS5, and while the release for general consumption is not imminent, the progress is promising for the future of the device.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Google engineers have successfully modded the PlayStation Portal to run PSP games using the PPSSPP emulator, without requiring any hardware modifications. The project took over a month to complete, and while there are no immediate plans for a release, the engineers may share videos of the emulator in action. This development highlights the demand for expanded functionality on the Portal, potentially prompting Sony to consider creating a proper handheld successor to the PSP and Vita.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Google engineers have hacked the Sony PlayStation Portal to run PSP games locally by installing the PPSSPP emulator, allowing games to be played offline without streaming. The hack was done on a software level and does not involve tampering with the hardware, but there are no plans to release the hack to the public. The device, designed for Remote Play, has limited internal storage and is primarily a streaming-only solution, making its usefulness dependent on specific circumstances.