PS4 MTX KEY announced for preorder, a PS4 Modchip for gamesharing
Scene websites have revealed earlier today that mod stores started accepting preorders for the PS4 MTX Key. This hardware modification of the PS4 will allegedly allow people to share games with an unlimited number of friends.
What is the PS4 MTX Key?
The PS4 MTX Key is an upcoming hardware modification for the PS4. It allegedly allows groups of friends to share games between their PS4s with no limitation. In other words, one of your friends buys a (digital) game on the PSN through a shared account, then the whole group can play the game on their own PS4.
Playstationhax reports that some PS3/PS4 scene veterans have confirmed the device is legit.
The only difference between gamesharing and piracy is that initially, one of the users in the group needs to buy the original game, which can then be shared with a potentially unlimited group of friends.
The risks of unofficial gamesharing with PS4 MTX KEY
The catch is that gamesharing through these devices apparently involves sharing the original account’s password, so it requires a strong amount of trust between the people sharing the games. Such a constraint will obviously limit the impact of the device on Sony’s business, but could still be a good deal for group of friends willing to play for cheap. That being said, it’s pretty sure Sony will do whatever they can to prevent the spread of such devices, included closing the accounts suspected to infringe on gamesharing.
It’s worth mentioning that Sony officially allows gamesharing, although with limitations to 2 accounts (3 with this technique). There’s no question that using such a hardware modification is a breach of the PSN Terms and conditions, combined with copyright infringement. Gamesharing, due to the limitations mentioned above, is probably less damaging than widespread piracy, but will still be considered as such in the eyes of manufacturers.
Google-translated versions of the Chinese original manual for the PS4 MTX Key are circulating. Here’s that English doc (thanks to playstationhax for the mirror upload) which kind of give you a hint on how the device will work, and confirms the risks associated with password sharing on the account.
At an announced price of $60 to $90 depending on the store, this does not sounds like an expensive device. If anything, it is less expensive than going through shops in Brazil and other places that used similar techniques but would only share the end result (a console filled with games) rather than how to reproduce the technique.
But of course there’s no guarantee the PS4 MTX won’t be blocked by Sony soon after release. For now, the device claims it is compatible with the latest PS4 Firmware, firmware 4.71.
The PS4 MTX Key is scheduled for release on July 24th.
Stay tuned on our PS4 Jailbreak page for more details.
Source: psxhax via playstationhax.
Note: As always, our policy here at wololo.net is clear: this device has nothing to do with homebrew and is solely designed for “piracy”. As such we do not condone using the device. The news of this device however is big enough that we felt the need to report on it.
It’s things like this that will ruin it for everyone especially me. Sony will try to do everything they can to prevent this to work. I game share with a friend and vice versa. My theory is Sony is going to make every digital game purchased account bound.
its all because of also called “PS4 hackers” who are either fake or scared to share so there are “devs” like these who will profit from that
So what exactly does the board do?
If you read past the “PS4 Modchip” portion of the title and read the article you might find out… And if you “read” it and still don’t know either re-read or have your eyes checked because you might be blind af.
I was looking for a more technical how does it work…..
Haha, It’s Cobra Black Fin all over again!
Not exactly the news I was expecting, but since Vita scene has dominated Wololo pages, it’s refreshing reading something about my (now) old PS4… stay tuned folks 😉
You must have visited a lot right after the release of Henkaku only. Vita scene was not even on life support before that, the plug was pulled and everything. Front page was full of mostly 3DS and PS4. I myself welcome any news on this site, it’s usually a good and helpful read.
Just look at that mess. Anyone that desparate should just buy their own games. On top of it being a complete state, it only allows 1 extra account to share with… I wouldn’t bother…
Hmm, cobra blackfin mark 2?
A good way for Sony to come after you.
It’s definitely a step in the right direction if it’s real. I personally will continue to enjoy the Vita scene while PS4 gets up to speed.
modchipcentral has them up for preorder, they should be hitting the warehouse next week
http://www.modchipcentral.com/store/PS4-MTX-KEY-ModChip-USA-CANADA-WORLDWIDE.html
Honestly would rather wait until we get an actual PS4 userland/kernel platform/sandbox to softmod with, especially the latter since theoretically there should be no more need for having to deal with annoying updates and what they entail.
And before anyone states the obvious, I mean for 4.xx and above.
Buy games only to get your account banned.
Great plan.
We should have stock in next few weeks & offer install services as well
Thank you
this can be blocked in a second via sony plus your account can get banned. if you want to waste 60/70 dollars, your warranty on ps4 and ignore the fact that almost guarantees that this is a trick for few days then this is the way to go.
they don’t even need a system update to do this. after 2.50 and then improving it further on 4.50 ,they changed the licence check system. if your primary accounts get banned you will also loose 100’s if not 1000’s of dollars of games and this *** will be useless within days
“It’s worth mentioning that Sony officially allows gamesharing”
No they don’t, the actual license for the games you buy state that they ARE FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE and you are not allowed to share them.
I had to call them once to reset a password/email that someone changed without my approval and their customer service rep even told me that next time it would be a ban.
But sinece Sony doesn’t know which PS4 belongs to you and which doesn’t, they can’t do much about it (doesn’t mean it’s allowed tho).
I’m pretty sure that unlike other things, this probably can’t just be used offline without updating after Sony patches it. Reason being that it requires you to be online with your friends in order to even get the game or games. So once it’s patched, that’s it and it’s gone and your money you spent for this is gone too. However this is still pretty cool and I’m thinking about getting one myself even knowing what could happen, even with these issues, I still believe it’s pretty cool
4.72 is out, so what happens to this now?, aside from the main account that’s distributing all the shared games getting banned
4.72 is confirmed working with the MTX KEY!!!
Every game I own is digital I couldn’t risk all the money I spent on this idea.. and being banned!