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 designs were released in its lifespan: the "fat", "slim", and "super slim". The launch models were equipped with full PS2 and PS1 backwards compatibility via CPU/GPU chips onboard. PS2 disc support was removed from later versions of the hardware. Firmware version 3.21 removed the ability to run the Linux operating system, leading to lawsuits and efforts from the community to exploit the console to restore Linux. The PS3 was 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
- Games with Stereoscopic 3D Support
- General Troubleshooting
- Video Output Notes
- Video Cables
- Sony Model Prefixes
- Region Information
- Technical Documentation
- History of the PS3 - Scene Credits
Exploit Methods
Software Based
Hardware Based
ODEs
Accessories
- Magic-NS LITE Bluetooth Adapter
- Updates for the adapter
- Use DInput mode (dark blue light)
- GPU Delid Tool
- CPU Delid Tool
- PS3 CPU Brace
- HD Retrovision YPbPr Cable
Essential Homebrew
Debuggers
Entertainment
Other Tutorials
- Creating Game Backups
- Playing Game Backups
- Creating/Injecting Save Backups
- Updating your Firmware
- Booting into Safe Mode
- Upgrading your Storage
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Managing 4GB+ Files (FAT32 External)
- Installing PKGs to an External Hard Drive
- Using an NTFS External Hard Drive
- Streaming Games over a Network
- Modding PS3 Games
- Converting DLC Region
- Creating Debug EBOOTs
- Decrypting PS3 ISOs
- 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*
- PS2 Games, Multiplayer, and Fixes
- PSP Games, Ad-Hoc, and Saves
- 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
- Using PS4/PS5/Xbox Controllers
- Making PKGs with RetroXMB
- Forcing Remote Play
- Translated Languages
- MFW Builder
- Getting Error Codes from the System Controller
- Obsolete Wiki Pages
- Marrying a Blu-Ray Drive*
- Unbanning your Console
- Swapping between CEX and DEX*
- Dual Boot Firmware*
- OtherOS (Linux)*
- Blocking OFW Updates
* = guide does not apply to HEN
New to homebrew? Start with the starred sections!
See TODO for a list of upcoming changes.