Benefits and Downsides of Jailbreaking a PS4 in 2024

Introduction

• Topic: Benefits and downsides of jailbreaking a PS4 in 2024
• Key Point: New jailbreak available for system software up to 11.0
• Process: Update PS4 to version 11.0 via USB, run exploit via ethernet cable

Benefits of Jailbreaking

GoldHEN Features

• FTP Server: Remote file system access
• In-game Overlays: Stats like FPS, CPU usage, RAM usage
• Package Installer: Install apps from USB; homebrew store available

Piracy and Game Preservation

• Piracy: Install games, DLCs, and updates as fake packages (fPKGs)
• Game Preservation: Dump and repack game files to create fPKGs

Cheats, Patches, and Mods

• PS4 Cheats Manager: Download cheats, patches, and plugins
  • Examples: God mode, infinite ammo, frame rate mods (e.g., Bloodborne at 60 FPS)
• Mods for Popular Games: GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Examples: Spawn vehicles, change models
• Save Editing: Homebrew app Apollo for importing, editing, and resigning saves

Emulation

• Sony Emulators: Sega Saturn, PS1, PSP, PS2
• Unofficial RetroArch Port: Run games from Commodore 64, Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, PSP, PS1
• Running Linux: Dual-boot setup; run other emulators and PC games via Proton

Online Play Workarounds

• PSLan: Connects PS4s via LAN for games with LAN play support
• Private Servers: e.g., EasyFN for Fortnite
• Playing Online via Linux: Limited by anti-cheat systems

Downsides of Jailbreaking

Playing Latest Games

• Old Firmware Requirement: Latest games need updates; solved by backports

PSN Access

• Restricted Access: Firmware spoofing doesn't work for PSN
• Workarounds:
  • PSLan: For LAN play
  • Private Servers: Alternative online play
  • Revert Mod: Update and revert firmware (complex installation)

Conclusion

• Summary: Many benefits like game preservation, mods, cheats, emulation vs. significant downsides like lack of official online access
• Resources: Tutorial videos available for setting up everything mentioned