PS4: How to get your hands on a PS4 with a 1.76 firmware or lower
A fully functional PS4 Jailbreak is now available for PS4 running on Firmware 1.76 or lower. The Jailbreak allows to run native code and/or Linux. All files for that exploit have been released here. As such, PS4 models running firmware 1.76 will probably skyrocket in prices very soon, and now might be the last time to get one at a reasonable price.
About PS4 Firmware 1.76
PS4 Firmware 1.76 was released on 2014/08/20 (August 20th, 2014). Any bundle released before that date will have a firmware below 1.76.
Some advice when shopping for a PS4:
- It’s easier to ensure you have the right firmware version if get the device new and sealed, not “used”
- If you get a “used” console, be careful: most sellers update the console to the latest firmware before selling it. Ask them to confirm the firmware version before buying anything. This is true both online and in brick&mortar stores.
- On Amazon and eBay, some sellers sell a different product than what the description says. I have seen some sellers offering the Star Wars bundle instead of the Killzone Shadow Fall bundle, for example. Be careful here, as always, ask the sellers for details if possible.
- Amazon have a great return policy. Use it if the PS4 is not the one you expected!
Buying a PS4 new, with a guaranteed low firmware
The ideal way to get yourself an “old” PS4 firmware is to buy one of the old bundles, and to get it new. The ps3devwiki has a page listing these old bundles shipping with the old PS4 hardware, which are guaranteed to come with a firmware <= 1.76, if you buy them new.
On eBay, you can look for PS4 Launch in the Game consoles category. Make sure to get a “sealed” unit.
Specific bundles below:
- Killzone Shadow Fall Launch Bundle (EAN: 0711719260783) – on Amazon
- Battlefield 4 Launch Bundle – on Amazon
- Knack launch Bundle – on Amazon
- “InFamous Second Son + Killzone Shadow Fall + Knack” Bundle – on Amazon
- NBA 2K14 Bundle
- FIFA 2K14 Bundle
- Dynasty Warriors 7 bundle
- Dynasty Warriors 8 bundle
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Bundle
- Infamous: Second Son launch bundle
- Watch_Dogs bundle
- Destiny Bundle (black)
- DriveClub Bundle (Black)
- DriveClub Bundle (Glacier white)
- Call of Duty: Ghost Bundle
Additionally, people are reporting that consoles bundled with The Last of us usually ship with firmware 1.76. Update: several people are reporting that there are 2 types of TLoU bundles, and some of them ship with firmware 2.03. Get confirmation from the seller before buying those!
If you know about other bundles that ship with a low firmware, please let us know in the comments section!
no one has tried Newegg? I got a 1.71 from ebay, but looking to get a 2nd for my sister.
Any wall to tell if a TLOU bundle is 1.76 or later without opening it and checking? Is there a model number or manufacturing date on the box? And anyone know if they’re mostly 1.76 or mostly over?
Should have added – Anyone know the manufacture date for a known good 1.76 TLOU bundle?
I’m trying to figure this out as well since one of the shops her where i live has one in stock but they don’t want to let me open it to check the FW
Excuse the noobness guys, how can I know which sku code equals to a certain 13 digits ps4 EAN code? I mean, is it possible to tell if a console is “cuh-10xx…” from the EAN code?
I bought a PS4 on 1.52 FW on amazon. Since I was looking for a knack bundle and couldn;t find it I decided to import one from japan from amazon. XD
it got here today It only cost me $375. The prices are different now but will be better than waiting a month from now
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00FJ08HQU/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&tag=wagic-20&condition=all
tell me which one you picked, a used one ? don’t you risk if the gauy updates it ? how would i garantee that it’s a 1.76 or below ?
I bought it brand new from mazuri samurai. But I don’t see anymore systems from him
I got the black friday bundle with LBW2 and Lego Batman from amazon, like 380 and 1.7 FW
Can anyone else confirm this?? I’m in the verge of buying that lego batman black Friday bundle that was released on November 27 2014
I’m getting mine tomorrow, I’ll let you know
Hello bro, where can I buy a PS4 v1.76 and that the vendor be reliable? send me Link Please
It’s not that difficult to get one on amazon or ebay. But now a lot are onto it they bang prices up as they know thiers a demand for it. It’s mainly the older bundles listed above. You may fall lucky and get one a fair price who knows. Got to make sure it’s new tho. Good luck because they’re getting more rare.
I can confirm that Little Big Planet 3 and Lego Batman 3 Black Friday Bundle is indeed on 1.70 firmware!
can share the linkplese as i want to buy one too, thank you so much.
can you share the link please*
I want buy the CUH-1100A model as it was released on September 2014 which is a month after 1.76 fw came out. Do you think the fw will be on 1.76 ?
To be honest, why is it so important for you guys to have a JB-able console at this stage? There’s not that much that can be done even if you can get Linux installed. I’d say sure get the console but don’t expect great things to happen right away.
I have as from yesterday got my hands on a new watchdogs bundle from amazon. 20/07/2016. I fell a bit look as their was 2 of and one was going at over 400. I payed 320 like. Not sure if it’s worth saying as roumar says 3.50 has been worked on. I found this out after I got the other ps4. At the moment it is classed as roumar. Anyways back to what I was going to say. Best way find one of the ps4 at 1.76 or below is find out model numbers or even Google the packages listed with known firmware. And make sure you put new and double check it is new before you buy. Some people have upped the price as they know. Just for reference their is one on ebay. All modded and done. Used condition 750 quid. I think way over priced but if you want a look or even buy theirs one thier. Do research.
After a lot of search, I got mine from this guy
http://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?spm=a1z5f.7632060.0.0&id=520799142544
Sealed new unit (without warranty applicable in my country) with FW 1.54
You have to find a China parcel shipping agent to deliver to you.
Nice I just got a watchdogs bundle new. All I need is the files. Any if please respond.
I know where their is at least 7 ps4 running 1.76. Last time he had 10 of and may still have. 270 new
Its is fake?Multiman for ps4:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaO47IuvWHw
currently have 4 units with 1.76…..jasongiambra@gmail.com
Is there anyone here who wants to get rid of his ps3? ?
I don’t own any console so if there is a kind person who can give me one I would be so grateful to him (of course if he doesn’t need it anymore).
Try ebay loads on thier search ps3 jailbreak or ps3 cfw. Ps3 rebug. A few things u can type depending if u want jailbreak ps3
Does anyone know if any of the 12XX consoles came with 1.76 or lower? I know the consoles were released a few firmwares later but in the past Nintendo has released new console bundles but with older firmware so just hoping Sony have done the same 🙂
i have a PS4 that has not been turned on and is guranteed under 1.76 firmware
was purchased day1 consold for 421$ and doesnt even have like 10 hours of up-time
which was maybe half just sitting in dashboard and other half playing black ops single player
how much is this worth? located in miami, florida dvelope305@gmail.com contact me also have a PS3 BLACK OPS 1 bundle both consoles have all packaing and are mint like new!
such lies!!
Quick question. The PlayStation 4 doesn’t have flash memory. Couldn’t you just put in a new hard drive and have it start at whatever firmware you want.
No. It has a syscon + nor chip where a part of the system software is installed
Anyone wanna get rid of his/her console.. Kindly please give it to me. I never own one before
how do we can run ps4 game on this frimore
I have two for sale on 1.76, i can ship within europe. Contact me at tuner2000i@yahoo.com they are not new but in good condition