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Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 17:16:00 -
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I don't see it being addressed anytime in the foreseeable future. It seems that most console developers are lax in their policy towards hacked controllers and peripherals. Microsoft for example was more than happy to allow people to hack the Kinect system. Then there are the hacked Wii consoles with Home Brew installed. PS3 is no different either.
There is an old saying amongst hackers. Just because something is claimed to be unhackable it doesn't mean hackers will stop trying. Someone will figure something out. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 19:41:00 -
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Lance 2ballzStrong wrote:How do you detect a modded controller? All it does is make R1 (or w/e button you wanted) engage, and disengage quickly. The ONLY way to counter this is to cap the fire rate of weapons. I have played games where devs cap the ROF on weapons, and my trigger finger was easily reaching this cap. Maken Tosch wrote:I don't see it being addressed anytime in the foreseeable future. It seems that most console developers are lax in their policy towards hacked controllers and peripherals. Microsoft for example was more than happy to allow people to hack the Kinect system. Then there are the hacked Wii consoles with Home Brew installed. PS3 is no different either.
There is an old saying amongst hackers. Just because something is claimed to be unhackable it doesn't mean hackers will stop trying. Someone will figure something out. You do realize that hacking consoles, and running homebrew is something completely different to modding a controller right? How is a modded controller even remotely advantages with weapons that have a ROF cap? People are making a big deal out of nothing. Modded controllers have been around for a long time now. Having a M+KB is more of a cheat on console than a modded controller. More pew pew and less QQ
Modified controllers require someone to break into them and rewire it. A simple class on basic electricity and how to use a soldering gun plus some knowledge on how to work with controllers is all it takes (the internet provides a **** ton of information on that). Of course, one can simply purchase an already-modded controller from a company that specializes in producing them or a specialist that knows what he's doing. You can find them anywhere.
I'm not making a big deal out of it. I'm just pointing out the obvious fact that console companies just don't bother very much with cracking down on users utilizing modified controllers. Some don't even bother at all as they don't want to alienate their clients (it's all about the Benjamins). |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 20:00:00 -
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Super Cargo wrote:Knightshade Belladonna wrote:Super Cargo wrote:I'm all against cheaters, but seriously how many people are actually modding their controller? .0001%?
I don't think it's a big issue on console. you don't have to mod your own these days, you can buy them ready to go or get a guy who does it in practically every city to do it for 20-50 bucks So? My point still stands. How many people are actually doing it? I contend it's not enough to be a major problem.
It's impossible to get the approximate number of people using them. Many don't outright admit using them online and some even try to sneak one in during a local tournament. And considering that there is profit to be made from selling modified controllers to local players, I think your 0.0001% estimate is a gross under estimate. I would say at least 10% as I occasionally run into people in real life who use them. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 20:43:00 -
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Yeah I don't understand it either why people accuse others who have gun game of being hackers or using modified controllers. Every week when me and my buddies play Halo or COD at a friend's house, this one guy keeps accusing the other (the host of the house) of cheating when the host is ahead of the game. Please keep in mind that I provide the Xbox which is not modified in anyway and I know for a fact that the controller my friend uses is not modified because it's just one of those cheap Gamestop controllers and I manage to beat his ass in Halo and COD with my "OFFICIAL" Xbox controller that is not modded in any way.
As for Dust 514, I'm surprised no one has called me out for being a hacker when I chopped down a team of four mercs in 10 seconds with just the nova knife some time ago. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 20:47:00 -
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PS: I run over people now with my LAV. I went 8/4 in a match with that thing just crushing people. 10 or 13 kills if you count the friendlies. Yes, we found a way to commit team killing with a vehicle. Just switch seats right before you are about to run over a merc. Try it. It works. I have gotten good at it. Am I a hacker? |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2012.12.07 21:41:00 -
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Tiel Syysch wrote:I have yet to see anybody who I'd claim to be using a modded controller, so the 10% figure sounds pretty outlandish.
Reminds me of when people would accuse me and my clanmates of scrollwheel-firing in PC shooters.
Is it any more outlandish than the other guy's 0.0001% figure?
As I said, it's impossible to get accurate figures due to the nature of players and modified controllers. The figure may be 5% or even 50%. The world will never know. |
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