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  • Official True Blue News- New Clone Found and New Firmware Immanent

    The True Blue team is back today with a couple of announcements. The first announcement being about a new look-a-like that has been found in the market (no, not the PB2), which looks very similar to the original True Blue on the outside; but once opened up, there are several ways to tell if you have a clone or an original dongle. They have also announced a new firmware coming soon, that will allow the end user to better distinguish if they have a clone or not; instead of having to open the device, users will simply be able to test their dongle with the latest firmware release.


    21 - 5 – 2012

    A new clone has appeared using a very similar external housing to that of True Blue. However, after removing the clone PCB from its exterior casing it becomes evident that there are a number of major differences:
    • Actel used is A3P125 instead of larger A3P250 used on True Blue.
    • Clone uses a cheap MCU and cheap dip type crystal in addition to cheaper Actel instead of full Actel integration in the original True Blue design
    • Clone has a tact switch which the original does not require, and switch can only be accessed by pulling PCB out of the case
    • Actel logic on clone is based on partial guess work of the original and will not function correctly in future updates
    • PCB circuit design is highly congested, with numerous visual differences evident, such as programming pads for the MCU and addiional resistors/caps

    Please refer to the pictures shown below, to compare the original and clone.




    A new software update will be made publicly available in the next few days which will allow users to differentiate original from clone by performing a firmware update.
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    1. Goku1992's Avatar
      Goku1992 -
      LOL Back on topic shall we

      Who think TB is the hacker version of Sony?
      With their "updates to keep clones out"
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      Saying TB is the hacker version of Sony is a pretty broad statement. I would sing one thing is for sure... They got the moves like Sony, They got the moves like Sony, they got the mo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ves like Sony.
    1. Jay-Jay's Avatar
      Jay-Jay -
      BLord, I know you mean well, and I salute you for all that you do, I love you, and I know lots of the senior members here love you as well, but wasn't it a bit too far to have to list your credentials on your scene accomplishments? I don't think that was being questioned. I think you disapproved he casting all TB users as losers. Which also made me raise an eyebrow, but I then laughed it off, since I am playing the latest 4.11 games and still on homebrew! So I don't take it too harsh his comments.

      I do like that you stepped in, and tried to knock him off his perch, but I don't think having to list all your accomplishments was something that was necessary, it may make you look weaker, because you had to resort to that. Perhaps next time, just say, Hey I am a MOD and stop with the insults and that's it...

      But then again, I have no hairy huevos! lol! My girlfriend like mine shaved.
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      It's been taken care of. Let's get back on topic
    1. Goku1992's Avatar
      Goku1992 -
      LOL Idk TB more and more reminds me like Sony.
      Think about it. The firmware updates... I mean I like TB like the next guy but still... TB is at the top of the mountain so long that they know they will have competition but they have TOO many updates for my taste I am still on 2.5 and I am not updating anytime soon!

      They should have a sitdown with the clone makers and negotiate something
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      Quote Originally Posted by E2Reason View Post
      Well back from vacation, didnt last long and the flight suck. The one thing your big hairy balls thought you could do and you cant even get that right. Do worry asshole I'll I show myself out.
      You prove my point with every sentence you speak. Do you really think that this is the first time we've seen proxies? I've got something for that
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      "The one thing your big hairy balls thought you could do"!?!?! Such a fail of a sentence, all I can do is

      And with what Goku1992 was saying, it's like we are seeing more updates than eboots... very similar to Sony.

      I got a new slogan for TB. "True Blue, we do ish Sony Style"
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      About the updates - I would welcome an update that can identify a clone or a counterfeit instead of telling people to pull their dongle apart. It's easy for most of us, but some people are just afraid of touching electronics like that. And I'm pretty sure they haven't reached 130 updates yet. It's been less than a week since the last patches and there were some good ones in there. Now, a month from now if there's still now new ones, it'll definitely be annoying but I'm not too concerned. I've still got several dozen kmeaw games to play and another couple dozen tb games too
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      I agree, it will be nice to have a firmware that tells you if you have a clone or not. But if you find out you have a clone, your still going to be upset; at least, you will know who NOT to buy from.
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      that's what I don't understand is all these counterfeits, but nobody's posted where they're coming from. It would be nice to know what vendors to avoid
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      I was wondering the same thing. Perhaps they are showing up to users in different markets. But I have not heard of any showing up in our markets here.
    1. albertgod86's Avatar
      albertgod86 -
      nossa li uns coments bem toscos...
      um falando besteira pro outro
      PESSOAL LEIAO BEM
      AQUI É PRA DISCUTIR SOBRE A CENA PS3
      DEIXEM PRA OUTROS TIPO DE SITE SUA FALTA DE EDUCAÇAO
      POIS AQUI NAO É LOCAL CERTO PRA ISSO.........


      outra coisa que vi é pessoas sendo contra as pessoas cobrando mais do desenvolvedores trueblue
      PESSOAL PENSEM BEM ESSES CARAS TEM PODER DE DISPONIBILIZAR SEU DESTRAVAMENTO DE GRAÇA PRA TODOS NA INTERNET
      MAIS OQUE ELES QUER É GRANA E MUITA GRANA POR SINAL
      e vcs ai aceitando e felizes da vida que alem de deixarmos eles cada vez mais
      ricos ainda temos que aceitar qualquer lixo de joGo que eles queirao distribuir
      pois tem um monte de joGo inutil que eles fizerao eboot la no site true blue
      sinto muito pessoal mais se voces Gostao de alGum tipo de ditadura problema é de voces
      mais eu quero o direito de cobrar quando estou paGando por qualquer que seja o produto
      na verdade eu nao liGo se o true blue quer monopolizar o mercado mas pelo menos nos deixem felizes por ter oproduto que eles dezenvolverao
      e nao é isso que esta acontecendo no momento
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      Quote Originally Posted by albertgod86 View Post
      we read a few coments quite lame ...
      a talking trash to the other
      PERSONAL WELL LEIAO
      HERE IS PRA DISCUSS ON THE SCENE PS3
      PRA LET OTHER TYPE OF SITE YOUR LACK OF EDUCATION
      It is NOT HERE BECAUSE RIGHT PLACE THAT PRA .........


      another thing I saw was people being against people charging more developers TrueBlue
      PERSONAL WELL THINK THESE GUYS HAVE YOUR POWER AVAILABLE FREE OF PRA unlock ALL OVER THE INTERNET
      It is WHAT THEY WANT MORE MONEY AND LOTS OF MONEY FOR SIGNAL
      and you guys there and happily accepting that, besides letting them increasingly
      rich still have to accept any rubbish game they distribute queirao
      it has a lot of useless game they fizerao eboot it on the website true blue
      I feel much more personal if you guys Gostao some kind of problem is dictatorship of you
      the more I want the right to charge when I'm paying for whatever the product
      I really do not care if the true blue or monopolize the market but at least make us happy to have oproduto they dezenvolverao
      and it is not what is happening at the moment
      I am still waiting to see if they follow through on their promise to bring True Blue edition applications to the PS3. That would be a good show to the community.
    1. qrange's Avatar
      qrange -
      Quote Originally Posted by tthousand View Post
      I am still waiting to see if they follow through on their promise to bring True Blue edition applications to the PS3. That would be a good show to the community.
      they already have one: hdd formatter
      /ducks
    1. DeathByGrogg's Avatar
      DeathByGrogg -
      It's almost as if the implication here is that True Blue itself isn't a fake, a scam and an embarrasment, the last foul blow to a dying scene.
    1. krytonic's Avatar
      krytonic -
      Quote Originally Posted by DeathByGrogg View Post
      It's almost as if the implication here is that True Blue itself isn't a fake, a scam and an embarrasment, the last foul blow to a dying scene.
      I don't like TB but please explain how it is a fake. What does it not do that they claim it does to make it a fake? Here is the definition from a dictionary since you clearly need it:

      Quote Originally Posted by dictionary.com View Post
      fake [feyk]  
      Example Sentences Origin
      fake1    [feyk] Show IPA verb, faked, fak·ing, noun, adjective
      verb (used with object)
      1.
      prepare or make (something specious, deceptive, or fraudulent): to fake a report showing nonexistent profits.
      2.
      to conceal the defects of or make appear more attractive, interesting, valuable, etc., usually in order to deceive: The story was faked a bit to make it more sensational.
      3.
      to pretend; simulate: to fake illness.
      4.
      to accomplish by trial and error or by improvising: I don't know the job, but I can fake it.
      5.
      to trick or deceive (an opponent) by making a fake (often followed by out ): The running back faked out the defender with a deft move and scored.
      Also please explain how it is a scam. If it was a scam, people would buy it and then never recieved it or they would buy it and it doesn't work. It works, and people receive it... Please learn what words mean before you use them.
    1. Warning's Avatar
      Warning -
      Quote Originally Posted by qrange View Post
      they already have one: hdd formatter
      /ducks
      lol.
      Great comedic timing.
    1. indirect76's Avatar
      indirect76 -
      Quote Originally Posted by E1reason View Post
      Hell have the time I check...
      My condolences if English is your first language.
    1. djluiluv's Avatar
      djluiluv -
      Quote Originally Posted by Jay-Jay View Post
      Sorry guys, couldn't resist the joke! besides sometimes we ought to just laugh at we we post around here...

      I bet you guys don't have them hairier than this dude! I bet he can make pony tails on them!

      Attachment 35237
      bua hahahahahaha omg JJ...YES!!!! This is officially my favorite thread of the week...I can't stop looking @ it or laughing @ it...
    1. EmanuelVeiga's Avatar
      EmanuelVeiga -
      hei guys do you think is safe buying the tb from ps3breakstore?
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