PS3:PS3 Mods Wiki

The Sony PlayStation 3 is a console from the seventh generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in Japan on November 11th, 2006 followed by North America (November 17th, 2006) and Europe (March 23th, 2007). Three major models were released in it's lifespan: the "fat", "slim", and "super slim". The launch models were equipped with full PS2 and PS1 backwards compatibility via CPU/GPU chips onboard - with PS2 disc support later being removed from the hardware. Firmware version 3.21 removed the ability to run the Linux operating system, leading to lawsuits and increased pressure on the community to exploit the console to restore Linux. The PS3 was also the first console that supported Blu-ray discs for games and movies.

The PS3 Developer Wiki is a great supplemental development-focused resource to this wiki.

General Information

Information

• ★ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ★
• Recent Custom/Hybrid Firmware Downloads
• PS2 Backup Compatibility List
• PSP Backup Compatibility List
• PS3:Games with Stereoscopic 3D Support
• PS3:General Troubleshooting
• PS3:Video Output Notes
• PS3:Video Cables
• History of the PS3 - Scene Credits
• Sony Model Prefixes
• PS3:Region Information

Top Questions

• ★ How can I hack my PS3? ★
• What is an Optical Drive Emulator (ODE)?
• What should I install on my PS3?
• How can I access PSN with CFW?
• What is Cobra? / What is Mamba?
• Which model should I buy?

Exploit Methods

Software Based

• ★ PS3Xploit ★
• ★ PS3HEN ★

Hardware Based

• E3 Flasher (NOR)
• Teensy (NAND/NOR)
• ProgSkeet (NAND/NOR)

ODEs

• Cobra ODE
• 3K3Y ODE
• E3 ODE PRO

Accessories

• Magic-NS LITE Bluetooth Adapter
  • Updates for the adapter
  • Switch to DInput mode (blue light)
• RSX Delid Safety Tool
• HD Retrovision YPbPr Cable

Essential Homebrew

Backup Managers

• PS3:MultiMAN
• PS3:ManaGunZ
• PS3:IrisMAN
• PS3:GameSonic

Debuggers

• PS3:CCAPI*
• PS3:ProDG (TMAPI)*
• PS3:MAPI*

PC Tools

• PS3:Aldos Tools
• XLink Kai
• Arisen Studio
• Universal Media Server
• PS3:WinSCP
• PS3:FileZilla
• PS3:TrueAncestor

Entertainment

• PS3:Movian (Showtime)
• PS3:RetroArch
• PS3:No-PSN Apps

Utilities

• PS3:WebMAN
• PS3:ReActPSN
• PS3:Rebug Toolbox
• PS3:PSNpatch
• PS3:PS3XPAD
• PS3:SEN Enabler

• PS3:SuiteApp
• PS3:Artemis
• PS3:Arch Spoof
• PS3:PS3 Lock
• PS3:Apollo Save Tool

Other Tutorials

• Creating Game Backups
• Creating/Injecting Save Backups
  • PSX Saves
  • PS2 Saves
  • PS3 Saves
• PS3:Updating your Firmware
• Booting into Safe Mode
• PS3:Upgrading your Hard Drive
• PS3:Transferring Files with FTP
• Managing 4GB+ Files (FAT32 External)
• Installing PKGs to an External Hard Drive
• Using an NTFS External Hard Drive
• Streaming Games over a Network
• Swapping between CEX and DEX*

• Converting DLC Region
• Creating Debug EBOOTs
• Applying Antiban EBOOTs
• PS3:Modding PS3 Games
• PS3:Decrypting PS3 ISOs
• PS3:Emulators and Homebrew Games
• Custom SND0 / ATRAC3 Songs
• PS2 Backups on OFW BC Consoles (Swap Magic)
• Custom Themes, Fonts, and XMB Waves
• Custom Coldboots and PSN Logo*
• PS3:PS2 Games, Multiplayer, and Fixes
• PS3:PSP Games, Ad-Hoc, and Saves
• PS3:Install PKG Files over Network
• Recovering Data from your Hard Drive*

• Ripping Super Audio CD (SACD) Backups
• Using Open PS2 Loader on a BC PS3
• PS3:Using PS4/PS5/Xbox Controllers
• Making PKGs with RetroXMB
• PS3:Forcing Remote Play
• PS3:Translated Languages
• PS3:MFW Builder
• Getting Error Codes from the System Controller
• PS3:Obsolete Wiki Pages
• PS3:Marrying a Blu-Ray Drive*
• Unbanning your Console
• Dual Boot Firmware*
• OtherOS (Linux)*
• PS3:Blocking PSN and OFW Updates

* = guide does not apply to HEN  

New to homebrew? Start with the starred sections!

See TODO for a list of upcoming changes.