The closure of the PlayStation 3, PSP, and PS Vita stores was a wake-up call for the gaming community. While Sony partially reversed the decision for the PS3 and Vita, the event proved that digital libraries are temporary. Gamers realize that the PS4 digital storefront will not last forever, sparking an urgent movement to catalog every digital-only indie game, DLC, and patch before they vanish. 2. Firmware Exploits and Homebrew Maturity

: Place your downloaded .pkg file directly into the root directory of your USB drive (do not put it inside a folder).

: A highly popular exploit known as PPPwn allows users on firmware up to 11.00 to jailbreak their consoles using a LAN cable connection via a PC, Raspberry Pi, or even a router.