Sony Playstation 3

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.

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