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25 Years Later, PS2's Original SPC970 Security Chip Finally Gives Up Its Secrets
After a four-year effort, developer DiscoStarslayer and collaborator Libby exploited an EEPROM write flaw to extract firmware from the original PS2's MechaCon security chip, posting 22 image files to GitHub.
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Better Specs, Worse Sales: The GameCube vs PS2 Mystery Explained
It had the stronger processor and superior tech—yet GameCube sold roughly 8 times less than PS2. We break down the Gekko chip, the mini-disc's storage limits, and the numbers that reveal why raw power didn't win this console war.