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Discovery: Install Debug Firmware on a Retail PS3 system

XVISTAMAN2005 has discovered a method which allows Retail PS3 console owners to install PS3 Debug Firmware on them... however, before considering attempting this PS3 "HDD Swap" be sure to read the full instructions.

leeger6501d ago

So what does this thing actually do? I will never install a cfw on my PS3. NEVER!

Alexander Roy6501d ago

I will once Homebrew is available and I can play Super Mario World on it .

6wl6501d ago

A debug firmware on a retail kit means full homebrew support, and ideally the development of a a PS3 Media Centre type thing, with RSX / GPU access and MKV support.

LJWooly6501d ago

Without risk of bricking the console, preferably. Homebrew is one of the reasons the PSP is the best handheld ever.

Starseven6501d ago

I read the posts in the ps3news-forum and once you installed this debug-firmware, you have a PS3 without any debug-functions and no blu-ray playback...

"WOW"
-.-

ReBurn6501d ago

This article tells me that some people have more money than good sense.

tweaker6501d ago (Edited 6501d ago )

I will probably attempt this on my 40gig PS3 just for fun. It's my spare so I don't really mind.

LJWooly6501d ago

Lol, same here. You have a "spare" PS3?

ice_prophecy6501d ago

and now my envy is becoming spite...

tweaker6501d ago (Edited 6501d ago )

Yep, a spare. My HD tv's are already hooked up to my 60gig PS3's. I don't have anymore tv's to make use of my 40gig so I just keep it aside as a backup or for experimental usage. It was originally intended as a gift for my nephew but he changed his mind and wanted an iPhone instead.

Back on topic:
Damn I need two hard drives of the same size. I guess I'll have to do this tomorrow.

KeiZka6501d ago

I don't like your nephew at all.

LJWooly6501d ago

Mate, you're lucky :)

Although, your nephew must be out of his mind...

ice_prophecy6501d ago

You spoil your nephew!

If it were me, I'd say "Heres the damn PS3, now I'm going to teach you how to be a merchant, with a little thing called EBAY. You want an Iphone, you trade it yourself"

Then again you must be the best uncle ever O_O

tweaker6501d ago

He couldn't sell it on eBay anyway, he's only 11. But damn you just made me feel really old mentioning the word uncle. I just turned 21. :)

On topic:
Another road block. I can't find the debug firmware anywhere.

killer_trap6501d ago

i'm 26 and i'm an uncle to 8 already. you've got a long way to go mate.

solar6501d ago

damn...an 11 year old with an iPhone....spoiled lil brat :P

Bubble Buddy6501d ago

Spare? Wow. ahaha, wonder if we have any famous people here on n4g :p.

MrWonderful6501d ago

thats cool . I have a spare ps3 as well its the white one, but i have a 20gb thats now 160gb and a 80gb. and soon a ltd metal gear soon.

LJWooly6501d ago

But you're The Rock, of course you have!

ice_prophecy6500d ago

lol you bugger! You're just one year older than me...

znu6500d ago

can i have an autographed ps3?

LJWooly6500d ago

Lol, look at us, dominating this topic with our idle chatter...

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ChefDejon6501d ago

if sony worked with homebrew

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SimpleDad6d ago

So the most successful RE is the one where a white man is killing Africans.
This can't be real.

bryght5d ago

i love resident evil from 2006

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DrRobotnik9d ago

At first I was like, No Code Veronica on the list!? But then I seen Mainline. The list checks out, but I would personally put 2 over 4.

KwietStorm_BLM9d ago

I'll take 2 over 4 also. And even without a number, I don't see how Code Veronica, my other favorite in the franchise, isn't mainline when it's the actual sequel to RE2.

Rebel_Scum9d ago

The original RE was the best. Its not on the list which makes no sense.

The remake of it was alright but should be higher on this list.

-Foxtrot9d ago

The original RE smokes VII and Village, come on.