Mathieulh done with PSP custom firmware, talks of homebrew on PS3, 360

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Originally Posted by qj.net

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The PSP homebrew community has seen a certain number of [Only registered users can see links. ] out there, Mathieu Hervais of [Only registered users can see links. ] being one of them. 22 years old and still a student, he is know by most in the PSP homebrew scene as [Only registered users can see links. ]. Today, the [Only registered users can see links. ] Forums has posted an interview they've conducted with the homebrew developer and a couple of interesting tidbits surfaced.

Now in light of hearing about Dark AleX [Only registered users can see links. ] (supposedly due to possible issues with Sony), it seems that Mathieulh might be following suit. Not that he's leaving-leaving, but he says he'll quit working on [Only registered users can see links. ]: [Only registered users can see links. ].

Mathieulh: I will continue to be in N00bz and perhaps help a few friends of mine developing softwares but I am done with anything related to custom firmwares.

This bit of news might prove to be a slight hitch at homebrew development, [Only registered users can see links. ]. However, our sullen feelings were quickly replaced by something from out in left field. Homebrew for the PS3 and 360? Is he leaving PSP custom firmware for bigger fish to fry? Right after giving the answer above, he was asked whether he would like to tinker around with other next-gen consoles.

Mathieulh: The Xbox360 or the PS3 (I am not intested into the wii for homebrews and I do not take part in piracy either). I am more interested on the Xbox360 though as the system is way better to develop on (unlike what Sony tries to claim with the ps3). I like the fact that the cpu uses real cores (and not SPUs) and that each of those can handle 2 threads at a time. Although the PS3 would probably be way easier to hack than the 360, the 360 installed userbase is greater. Beside SCE claim that they will persecute anyone finding an exploit on their console (which is still not illegal in certain places such as the EU) so I rather not take my chances on it. Still kudos to Microsoft for their work in securing the 360 kernel, this is what I call a real security (and a real challenge for hackers)


Will he pursue homebrew on the 360 or PS3? The way he says it, it seems unlikely - Mathieulh thinks that both the PS3's [Only registered users can see links. ] and Xbox 360's XNA are "way too restricted." Regardless, it's interesting to note what his take is on homebrew for both next-gen consoles. To see the full transcript of the interview, we've posted a Read link below which leads to the Exophase Forums.

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[Momma Bear]

Not interested in piracy either? But you are in a way Mathieulh, I mean you are opening the doors for piracy. Meh, I don't care I am a pirate but seriously, if you really weren't interested you wouldn't even work on homebrew.

But let's hope it all works our for the better on the consumers part

[QueenB]

Whats with everyone jumping ship? Makes me wonder if Sony are fighting back somehow.