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111 tutorialsPlayStation 3PS3:DLC RegionsIf you have DLC from a different region of the same game, you can extract the files from the foreign DLC package and insert them manua…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Dual Boot FirmwareA dual boot firmware is a special firmware that takes an OFW and patches it so that you can install CFW over it. This is useful becaus…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Dumping your IDPS and ACT.DATps3xploit.com & ps3xploit.net are no longer owned by members of the scene and should not be used. Your IDPS is the ID that PSN uses to…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:E3 FlasherThere is always a chance of bricking your console when flashing data to the NOR chip. Never flash your console unless you have multipl…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:EBOOTsIn order to RTM (Real-Time Mod) with a DEX debugger such as TMAPI or CCAPI, you must first convert a game's EBOOT to a debug EBOOT. If…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Emulators and Homebrew GamesEmulators allow you to play games from other gaming systems on the PS3. Most popular consoles are emulated in the all-in-one emulator …Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:External PKGsWebMAN has the ability to mount extracted PKG directories when viewing files. This is helpful if you have large package files that wou…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:FAQThis is the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the PS3 Mods Wiki. Here you'll find most of the info you'll need to start using homeb…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:FirmwaresOther languages:English español Below is a list of firmwares of the most popular developers. It is recommended to download them straig…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Forcing Remote PlayRemote Play is a standard PS3 feature that allows you to play PSX/PS2/PS3 games using a PSP, PS Vita, or Sony Vaio computer. With cust…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Games with Stereoscopic 3D SupportThe following is a list of PlayStation 3 games with stereoscopic 3D rendering support for compatible 3D TVs via HDMI 1.4a. It is also …Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:GameSonicGameSonic Manager is a fork of Iris Manager, which adds extra features, including the Mamba payload. You must have Cobra disabled if y…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:General TroubleshootingIf you encounter any issues with your PS3, the solution may be here! Specific error codes can be found on this page in the PS3 devwiki…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Getting StartedOther languages:English español Fat (Retail) All of these models can install custom firmware! If your console is currently on firmware…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:ICON1.PAMThis is a tutorial for how to create a ICON1.PAM video file for use with RetroXMB Creator or for adding it straight to an installed ap…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Install PKG Files over NetworkThis guide will walk you through installing a PKG file onto your console over your local network. Prerequisites CFW with Cobra enabled…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Installing CFWThere is always a chance of bricking your console when flashing data to the NAND/NOR chip. To minimize the chance of bricking, do NOT …Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:IrisMANIrisMAN is a fork of Iris Manager, which adds extra features, including the Mamba payload. If Cobra is enabled on your CFW while Irism…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:LIC.DATThis guide will allow you to create a LIC.DAT for a game. This process can be automated using TrueAncestor Backup Retailer or, in the …Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:MambaMAMBA/PRX Loader is a homebrew that allows you to load MAMBA and/or VSH plugins (with MAMBA or PRX Loader). Mamba features include: Re…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:ManaGunZManaGunZ (MGZ) is a backup manager built from the ground up. It is compatible with both the Mamba and Cobra payloads. It has a few uni…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:MAPIPS3 Manager API is a framework similar to TMAPI or CCAPI that is included in the Cobra and Mamba payloads. It allows you to read and w…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:Marrying a Blu-Ray DriveIn the event that your Blu-ray drive breaks, and you replace it with a new one, you will need to marry it to your console to be able t…Updated Oct 9, 2026PlayStation 3PS3:MD5 HashThe MD5 hash, also known as the checksum for a file, is a 128-bit value that is a nearly-unique fingerprint of a file. By checking the…Updated Oct 9, 2026