I'm Louie, I have a Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Bachelors in Management, Bachelors in Information Systems and a Diploma in Business. I am currently undertaking a PhD in Cybersecurity.
I started in cybersecurity and digital forensics when I was just a kid (in 2000) but moved towards console repair and reverse engineering in 2008, focusing exclusively on the PlayStation.
I am known for developing validation and repair software for the PS3, PS4 and PS5 which I began doing in 2008 as a freeware project then as licensed software in November 2022. I have since become the go-to source for diagnosing both hardware and software issues on these consoles. I am proud to say my software is used on approximately 18,000 consoles per week (as of 29th July 2024) throughout the world.
My main focus is developing and selling my PS4 and PS5 repair and validation software and hardware on my website (See the Software page). I also try and release some open-source repair software on my GitHub.
While I primarily focus on supplying other repair businesses I have recently released more consumer focused online-based software via my PS4 and PS5 Web Tools.
I seldom actually do any console repairs and mods but if I have the time I am happy to help people :)
Anyways, check out my social medias for my work, interesting photos, repair/hacking community antics, more information on my software development or just to snoop.
- Advanced Descriptions, Bigger Database and More Console Information (Compared To BwE PS5 UART Code Reader)
- Determine What Was Powered (WiFi, USB, ETC), Southbridge Specific States and Errors, Power Upstates
- Console Statistics (Fault/Uptime Etc)
- Able To Patch & Repair NVS and Southbridge (Coming Soon)
- Diagnose Consoles With Broken Southbridge (Cannot Connect UART)
- Read 2 Sets Of Codes & Compare Internal Database For Corruption
Features an Auto-Updating Error List! Updated Daily!
Currently @ ~30,000 Error Descriptions!
Learn to update consoles with faulty or missing BD drives - any model, any firmware. Process requires soldering skill. Continued firmware updates require repeating the steps. This is the only way to solve CE-35888-2 and SU-42118-6 errors.
The free version of this software, which you can download now and use, has no writing functionality. You must pay $50AUD to get this feature.
This software is designed for end users and hobbyists who are looking to downgrade or repair their PS4 Syscon. It uses your own hardware which you must assemble yourself.
This makes this methodology the cheapest way to read and write your PS4 Syscon and serves as a non-commercial alternative of the original BwE Syscon Writer.
How is this different to the original BwE Syscon Writer? This version has a different glitching method and provides more debugging and error handling. Because it does not come preassembled and its functionality is determinant on your soldering there is no warranty or support provided.
Hardware Requirements:
USB TTL (or any UART device) with a CH340G or CH340B chip
PS4 Console
Instructions:
You can read my old Syscon guide here and apply the same principles to this new device easily
Or check out this video:
So What Can It Do:
You only need 1 wire directly to the Syscon (remove after exploit) and 3 more to the board and you're able to:
Downgrade Firmware (CoreOS Swap)
Repair LoadBios -8 Error
Repair SU-39176-6 Error
Repair BlStorageHeader Error
Repair checkUpdVersion Error
Repair idpsCert Error
Manipulate Entire Syscon (Debug Mode)
Repair Obscure UART Errors
Store & Revert Syscon Images
Significant Protection Against Bricking
Price & Payment Link (Full Version)
Unlock Writing & Patching Functionality!
The Lifetime License is $50AUD (€30 or $33USD or 235RMB)
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC - No USB license support.
No support will be provided for this product, this includes both the free and paid versions - If you need support, I suggest buying the BwE Syscon Writer.
This software is designed for diagnosing hardware issues and diagnosing and repairing software issues.
This program gets new error codes daily via automatic cloud updates! No need to update the program itself! Database is in the tens of thousands already!
Why Our PS5 Error Code Database Stands Above the Rest
When it comes to PS5 code-reading software, no other solution offers a database as extensive and reliable as ours. Many alternatives rely heavily—up to 97%—on the original 65 codes from our initial 1.00 release. This reliance on a limited code set means they may miss the majority of your console's issues due to outdated or incomplete information. Learn more by reading my Comparison Against Other Code Reader Apps (Fake/Clone Apps)
The Advantage of Choosing Our Database
Our software provides an unparalleled collection of legitimate and thoroughly described codes. With its automatic cloud updating, you are ensured to have the most accurate and up-to-date information for diagnosing your PS5 console. Don't settle for outdated or incomplete alternatives—choose the solution that offers the depth and reliability you need.
As of November 2024 our database is now aligned with the official Sony EMC Error Code List distributed by SCE. This update is a great contribution to our database but in this discovery we're able to see that our database is 330x larger than Sony's and has a much more verbose set error descriptions. This achievement was through tireless reverse engineering and research and is something we're very proud of!
- Advanced Descriptions, Bigger Database and More Console Information (Compared To BwE PS5 UART Code Reader)
- Determine What Was Powered (WiFi, USB, ETC), Southbridge Specific States and Errors, Power Upstates
- Console Statistics (Fault/Uptime Etc)
- Able To Patch & Repair NVS and Southbridge (Coming Soon)
- Diagnose Consoles With Broken Southbridge (Cannot Connect UART)
- Read 2 Sets Of Codes & Compare Internal Database For Corruption
This product has no DRM and runs entirely within your browser. You upload your PS5 NOR and pay for that session. After 24hr your session is complete and any patched files can no longer be downloaded.
This product has a unique Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Please be aware of it before purchasing your session.
This software is designed for diagnosing hardware issues, while the PS5 NOR Tool is for both diagnosing and repairing software issues.
Both of these tools together make the ultimate solution for PS5 repair!
This program is designed to be entirely offline and thus it has its own in-built database. The database is robust and congruent with the Official Sony EMC Error Database (As of Nov 2024). However be aware it is nowhere near as large as the database in the BwE PS5 UART Code Reader or the BwE PS5 Code Reader Pro at 30,000+ but it is sufficient for most use cases!
The Advantage of Choosing The Offline Version
With no internet access your enterprise environment will be pleased, with DRM only protecting the license itself and the code database embedded within the app you just have to worry about fixing consoles!
The Disadvantage of Choosing The Offline Version
There will be no updates of the application or the error database, your purchase will be for the version you bought. Subsequent updates require a new purchase.
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
This software is designed for diagnosing hardware issues, while the PS5 NOR Tool is for both diagnosing and repairing software issues.
Both of these tools together make the ultimate solution for PS5 repair, you can buy them together and save 10%!
This program gets new error codes daily via automatic cloud updates! No need to update the program itself! Database is in the tens of thousands already!
Why Our PS5 Error Code Database Stands Above the Rest
When it comes to PS5 code-reading software, no other solution offers a database as extensive and reliable as ours. Many alternatives rely heavily—up to 97%—on the original 65 codes from our initial 1.00 release. This reliance on a limited code set means they may miss the majority of your console's issues due to outdated or incomplete information. Learn more by reading my Comparison Against Other Code Reader Apps (Fake/Clone Apps)
The Advantage of Choosing Our Database
Our software provides an unparalleled collection of legitimate and thoroughly described codes. With its automatic cloud updating, you are ensured to have the most accurate and up-to-date information for diagnosing your PS5 console. Don't settle for outdated or incomplete alternatives—choose the solution that offers the depth and reliability you need.
As of November 2024 our database is now aligned with the official Sony EMC Error Code List distributed by SCE. This update is a great contribution to our database but in this discovery we're able to see that our database is 330x larger than Sony's and has a much more verbose set error descriptions. This achievement was through tireless reverse engineering and research and is something we're very proud of!
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
This software is designed for diagnosing and repairing software issues, while the PS5 Code Reader is for diagnosing hardware issues.
Both of these tools together make the ultimate solution for PS5 repair, you can buy them together and save 10%!
Features:
Repair Most 3BOD PS5 Issues
Extract PS5 Dumps
Patch PS5 Dumps
Re-Generate Current Dump & Retain Original Data (Fixes Corruption)
Switch Between Disc/Digital via Internal Flags (May Fix SU-101312-8)
Toggle IDU Mode
Harvest Data or MAC Address From Consoles
Toggle More System Flags (Coming Soon)
Validate for Corruption (Multiple Methods)
Validate Files/Areas Within NOR
Patch/Change Southbridge
Compare Bulk NOR Dumps
Extract Bulk Dumps
Upload Dump (For Research)
Price & Payment Link
The Lifetime License is $150AUD (€90 or $100USD)
Single Use (WebTools) is $5AUD ($3.33USD)
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
There is no support for this product as it is FREE. Free however does not imply it will be here forever and will function forever or even be updated forever.
Repair LoadBios -8 on 20-23 Error Syscons (Exclusions Apply)*
Select/Change Boot Modes (Service Mode & Others)*
Patch Syscon for Downgrade via Partial Rebuild*
View Slot Entries
Validate Syscon
Items marked with * are unique to this program and are not in the BwE PS4 NOR Validator! The main difference between the programs is that this is a rebuilder, while the NOR Validator is a patcher.
Price & Payment Link
The Lifetime License is $200AUD (€124 or $133USD) The Lifetime License is $130AUD (€78 or $85USD).
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
Pre-Programmed custom Arduino board designed to exploit Sony's Syscon to allow reading and writing on board. No need to desolder the chip or replace it!
Programmed by DarkNESMonk & BwE, Designed by JEFF. In production since October 2022.
The original Syscon Writing solution!
You only need 1 wire directly to the Syscon (remove after exploit) and 3 more to the board and you're able to:
Downgrade Firmware (CoreOS Swap)
Repair LoadBios -8 Error
Repair SU-39176-6 Error
Repair BlStorageHeader Error
Repair checkUpdVersion Error
Repair idpsCert Error
Manipulate Entire Syscon (Debug Mode)
Repair Obscure UART Errors
Store & Revert Syscon Images
Significant Protection Against Bricking
Comes with Syscon Reader/Writer Software For Free!
Bitcoin & USDT is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.
Once purchased you must complete the HWID Generator process using your receipt number to get your license.
The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you complete the steps within the program. If you don't understand what to do, there is a link to a guide within the archive.
Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.
Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!
If your country is on the restricted/suspended list or you require faster shipping I can provide you with DHL shipping for an extra fee. I highly recommend DHL for the following countries: Iraq, Iran, Togo, Poland, Brazil, Egypt, Tunisia, Lybia.
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