The NZA Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqYorUwbG7k?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqYorUwbG7k?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqYorUwbG7k?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> from GAF: This USB stick is confirmed to boot the PS3 into some sort of service/debug mode, and while the package comes with a backup manager, the important thing is that the USB jigkick allows for unsigned code to be launched by retail PS3s. This means that CFW for PS3 is now a possibility. People can write apps and boot them from this USB stick. Imagine a CFW where all region coding is disabled, one can use their PS3 as a PS2HDloader (if they have a BC unit), play your library of PSP games via PS3 and XBMC on PS3 is possible. It will also be possible to launch linux via this USBstick, and probably even launch old installations on post OtherOS killing firmware. Ripping games to HDD is actually the least interesting thing about this. custom firmware, i can't wait! incoming firmware patch, no doubt, but this was only a matter of time. shit, just being able to play PSP titles sounds awesome. also, last month or so, a workaround to allow PS2 games to be USB loaded onto a (compatible) PS3 was found, still looking into that cause it sounds awesome too - for those wondering the advantages: significantly less load times, less wear & tear on the system, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipala Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 He's running the older models, I wonder if his crack works on the newer slimline models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 it's a fair question, but unlike last gen, both old & new designs would have to be on the same firmware version. i guess we'll know more in the coming months...prior to this, all there'd been (from what i saw of the scene) was ripping of blu-rays and ways to get them on a menu, but not boot. 360 on the other hand has this interesting CFW (custom firmware) scene if you somehow still have the older OS with the blades, found out those're worth a few hundred bucks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Dammit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hopefully it'll work with the slim, but there are clearly some differences. Maybe with some cool apps and the PSP library was opened up I'd actually play more games on it. Don't get me wrong, My PS3 gets a lot of use, but I've played games on it for like 20 hours tops. Not that they aren't good, It's just a really badass wireless media hub, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 whoa wait, am I missing something? does this require physically taking apart the ps3 or something or is it all thru usb? I mean cool regardless, but as an owner of a 60g early model this is just fucking exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipala Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 My 60 gig died on me. Mobo overheated. So Sony sent me a slim. I don't know that I'd crack it even if I did have one that could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 My dying 60GB PS3 is still under my bed at home... I figured it was still good as a media center, even if it wasn't good as a gaming machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hmm I dunno if it was cause the slim wasnt out very long or what, but mine died as well awhile back and they sent me another fattie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 http://kotaku.com/5623505/sony-temporarily-blocks-sale-of-ps3-modchips?skyline=true&s=i I share this only to upset my Australian gaming friend who needs to know that the short stick he's provided can still, somehow, get shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 PSGroove - opensource jailbreak! pretty sure Los has already seen this, but it looks like waiting on the courts to allow a $100+ mod might not be necessary at this point. i gotta say, the most exciting thing about PS3 homebrew for me is the possibility of unlocking the ability to play PSP games on the PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManML Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 meh... y do ppl need mod chips on these systems anyway? games arent so expensive you need to burn that much anymore n everything thats being released over seas seems to be released in the US anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 read my last post: homebrew. there's a viable possibility that you might, if its enabled, be able to play PSP games on your PS3...that alone has me interested here. others dig emulators & such, but there's a lotta possibilities here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Hell, there's the potential for homebrew to give us shit like cross game voice chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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