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Youtube video on disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9dlHhP2M78 | Youtube video on disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9dlHhP2M78 | ||
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| + | == Jailbreak / Homebrew == | ||
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| + | * Official Operating System 3.55 is the last release that could be cracked "jailbreak" to install homebrew. | ||
| + | * Either Rebug or Rogero are the two most recommended firmwares for jailbreaking the PS3 | ||
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| + | OFW's and CFW's - Official Firmware or Custom Firmware | ||
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Revision as of 12:55, 18 January 2013
Warning! This page is very primitive and is basically full of misc notes at this time.
- The PlayStation 3 operating system is called CellOS, which is believed to be a branch from the FreeBSD.
Contents
Models
All models include: Blu-ray/DVD/CD drive, HDMI, Bluetooth 2.0, and wired Gigabit Ethernet. Linux support removed in firmware version 3.21. The original controller was the Sixaxis which was then replaced later by the DualShock 3.
4 USB Port Large Models
All of these were sold with the old style Sixaxis controller
- 20 GB - full ps2 comp, linux suppt
- 60 GB - full ps2 comp, linux suppt, memory card readers
- 60 GB - limited ps2 comp, linux suppt, wifi
- 80 GB - limited ps2 comp, linux suppt, wifi
2 USB Port Large Models
80GB and 160GB models include newer DualShock 3 controller
- 40 GB - linux suppt, wifi
- 80 GB - linux suppt, wifi
- 160 GB - linux suppt, wifi
2 USB Port Slim Models
Linux support was dropped for all slim models
- 120 GB - wifi
- 250 GB - wifi
- 160 GB - wifi
- 320 GB - wifi
2 USB Port Super Slim Models
The only units in production as of Jan 2013
- 250 GB - wifi
- 500 GB - wifi
Service and Support
Dissemble
Youtube video on disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9dlHhP2M78
Jailbreak / Homebrew
- Official Operating System 3.55 is the last release that could be cracked "jailbreak" to install homebrew.
- Either Rebug or Rogero are the two most recommended firmwares for jailbreaking the PS3
OFW's and CFW's - Official Firmware or Custom Firmware
