You can install PSP Launcher to add PSP compatibility. The Custom Firmware has a built in 'Package Installer' to install PKG files by downloading them on the computer, copying them to USB and sticking the USB into the PS3. The recommended software installs are listed here after you complete the modding process: This process should leave you with a SoftModded Playstation 3, and now you will want to install some software to get the most out of your newly open console. This will install REBUG as your custom firmware, which comes complete with the REBUG Toolkit. It is easy and all you need to do is be sure to take it step by step and don't skip anything. I recommend method one (use the xploit website). Just ignore method two, it's complicated and a waste of time. So once you know which of the two PS3xploits to perform (NAND or NOR), then you can follow the appropriate tutorial:Īgain, this looks more complex than it really is, because both tutorials give you two methods that can be used. It's jargon like this that makes the process look harder than it is, so ignore everything apart from the PS3xploit. You can ignore the hardware exploit (E3 flasher) and ODE (optical drive emulator) stuff. You only need to do the PS3xploit tutorial for the PS3 model you own. This page has some crazy jargon that makes the process look more complex than it is. ĭo the necessary checks as listed on this page to be sure your Playstation 3 is moddable. There's a page here that tells you what to look for. You can have a full custom firmware if your model is suitable, or an ODE (optical drive emulator) that gives some functionality if your model is not compatible with a full mod. There are different models of the PS3 and a different process to follow for each. For the moment, I'd suggest doing this on a console that you don't want to use online. There's (potentially) a solution (PSNPatch - see below) for going online once your console is modded, but I have not tested this myself. We don't want anyone getting banned from PSN for modding their console. Some of the steps are similar to each other so it's easy to lose your place and skip steps out, but with a little concentration it's easy.īefore you start, power up your PS3, and switch off the setting to "auto sign-in to PSN". I found no problems, everything just worked, despite me going at it like a bull in a china shop. A lot of the time is spent creating a backup copy of your PS3 system for use in the event you break something. The reality is a painless step by step process. The process for the mod sounds complicated from the descriptions, but when you look closer they are listing multiple ways to do the same mod and using lots of unnecessary jargon. The PS3 as a retro emulation machine is great for the systems that Retroarch does support, but I see the PS3 as a great way to have all your Sony formats on one system, with emulation of SNES etc as a bonus. PS3 Retroarch notably doesn't seem to support N64 or Dreamcast, and I tried Yabause for the Saturn but it's very slow. You can install Retroarch for your emulation needs, although this seems more relevant to older game systems than the PC version. And PS1 seems perfect, and plays everything I've tried. Some have been perfectly playable with a little graphical corruption, but most are perfect. It's surprising when you consider that most models of the PS3 don't offer backwards compatibility for PS2 games - the emulation isn't perfect but so far only one game hasn't worked. There is also support for PSP games, although compatibility varies from game to game. Your PS3 converts the disks to ISOs automatically. The modded PS3 seems to be a brilliant way to get your PS1, PS2, and PS3 games collection all in one place, even if your PS3 isn't backward compatible. Also please be aware that this is, as always, for storing and playing your own games collection that you legally own.** All mods are done at your own risk, and I'm not responsible if you mod your PS3. If you see any information here that is incorrect, please comment and I will correct it. This post has been updated to reflect that. However, currently my opinion is that the PS3 isnt a great emulation solution, but there are a number of good reasons to mod your PS3 anyway. I will continue to add to it as I discover new and exciting stuff about the PS3. **This post is a work in progress and I have added to it as I learned more about the PS3 modding scene.
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