I decided to write-off that exploit as being impractical, and so the hunt continued for a better attack scenario for the PlayStation 2. Although I was successful at producing the first software based entry-point exploit that can be triggered using only hardware that came with the console, the attack was largely criticized due to the requirement of having to enter the payload manually through the controller or keyboard, and limitation of being PAL only. My initial attempt to solve this problem was to exploit the BASIC interpreter that came bundeld with early PAL region PS2s. For the best selling console of all time, it deserves better hacks. You need to either purchase a memory card with an exploit pre-installed (or a memory card to USB adapter), a HDD expansion bay (not available to slim consoles), open up the console to block the disc tray sensors, or install a modchip. I've previously discussed how the PlayStation 2 doesn't have any good entry-point software exploits for launching homebrew. FreeDVDBoot - Hacking the PlayStation 2 through its DVD player Initial publication: June 27, 2020
