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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.

leeger6253d ago

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

Alexander Roy6253d ago

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

6wl6253d 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.

LJWooly6253d ago

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

Starseven6253d 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"
-.-

ReBurn6253d ago

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

tweaker6253d ago (Edited 6253d ago )

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

LJWooly6253d ago

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

ice_prophecy6253d ago

and now my envy is becoming spite...

tweaker6253d ago (Edited 6253d 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.

KeiZka6253d ago

I don't like your nephew at all.

LJWooly6253d ago

Mate, you're lucky :)

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

ice_prophecy6253d 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

tweaker6253d 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_trap6253d ago

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

solar6253d ago

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

Bubble Buddy6253d ago

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

MrWonderful6253d 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.

LJWooly6253d ago

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

ice_prophecy6253d ago

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

znu6253d ago

can i have an autographed ps3?

LJWooly6253d ago

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

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ChefDejon6253d ago

if sony worked with homebrew

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Final Fantasy IX Music Special Live Stream Announced For 25th Anniversary

Do not miss the Final Fantasy IX Music Special Live Stream on July 7th! Celebrate FFIX's 25th anniversary with unforgettable music.

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Goodguy011d 10h ago

And the remake announcement there probably.... hopefully

jznrpg1h ago

It should be there. All signs are pointing to it

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Split/Second Is The Explosive Racing Game That Deserved a Sequel

The Outerhaven writes: Split/Second was the explosive arcade racing game that outshone Ridge Racer and Burnout. That is, until Disney shut it all down before a sequel could happen.

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OmegaSoldati22h ago

As a kid i had some heart attacks playing this game. The soundtrack right on point with those close calls. I love this game.

shadowhaxor21h ago

Agreed. I still love it and play it often. Still sucks that Disney was like, nah... this game didn't do well, when it did well against other racers and reviewed well.

MaximusPrime_21h ago

Split/Second was one of the game I enjoyed playing. In fact it's still the most popular video on my YouTube channel. It's a gameplay of Split/Second posted 15 years ago. This past month 25 people viewed it. Split/Second is a favourite amongst racing gamers worldwide.

AuraAbjure18h ago

This game was super awesome and hella fun playing split-screen with the homie. Trashing your friend’s car during split-screen competition using one of those QuickTime events was so funny haha

wesnytsfs14h ago

That and Blur both deserve a sequel, they came out within days of eachother.

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Project: Horned Owl Review

From the mid-1980s to the early part of the 2000s, light gun rail shooters were a staple in both arcade and home system gaming. Arguably, the genre started to really hit its stride in the mid-1990s. While games like Time Crisis, Virtual Cop, and House of the Dead, among others, dominated both the home system and arcade space, some one relegated to only home game systems. Today, we’ll be talking about a little-known cult game published by Sony called Project: Horned Owl. This game was developed by Alfa Systems, and all in all, this is a fun game.

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