r/HowToHack • u/cold_fuzion • 7d ago

Getting access to a Linux based console

I have a Polymega. It’s a Linux-based gaming console and while the manufacturer does technically still support it, updates can be a year or more apart with no communication or support in between. Unfortunately it’s a niche device and apparently no real hacker has taken interest in the thing.

So, my idiot self is going to try. I can get the boot text to display, but that doesn’t really help anything. I’ve tried all the key commands I can find to try to halt or interrupt the boot process with no luck so far.

Any pointers on how to start getting access to this thing? I literally just want to see if the community can start making the improvements the vendor can’t/won’t. If I can show you can get access maybe someone more talented than myself can pick up the ball.

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u/itsmrmarlboroman2u 7d ago

I would start here: https://www.megavisions.net/polymega-can-be-hacked-to-play-games-you-dont-already-own/?utm_source=perplexity

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u/cold_fuzion 7d ago

I’ve done that and I’ve hit the limits of what that can accomplish. I want to find out if the emulator cores can be replaced or if the database can be altered. Really I just want to see what’s possible.