Your thoughts on jailbreaking PS3

[Goatcheese]

Few months back I bought myself a ps3, due to the fact that the ps4 was sold out, everywhere, and hey, I wanted to play GTA V online. Now, I want to play PS2 games, but my version of the ps3 doesn't allow that. So I'm thinking of jailbreaking it, so I can install packages, and convert my ps2 games to pkg files.

Few questions, does it mess up your ps3? Would I be able to restore OFW? Would it run the same way it does now (without the jailbreak installed)?

Thanks for the help mates.

 

[Warrior]

Is your PS3 compatible with the modchip?

I've been out of the loop for a few years, but from what I understand, if your PS3 is compatible for the mod (which would have to be a hardmod now), you can switch between OFW and CFW.


The folks at GBATemp are really helpful, along with PS3ISO.

 

[Goatcheese]

I actually considered the USB method, in which you use the PS3UPDATE.PUP file and install the update via the settings menu, they seem to work. As long as I get the install package menu option, its all good.

 

[Warrior]

I actually considered the USB method, in which you use the PS3UPDATE.PUP file and install the update via the settings menu, they seem to work. As long as I get the install package menu option, its all good.

Isn't this outdated though or requires a certain FW? I could be wrong but it's what's been holding me back (funds for a modchip)

 

[Goatcheese]

Rogero released a 4.55 CFW, which is the latest firmware available, and I saw a lot of tutorials that work, but not sure myself, as I haven't tried it yet. Think I'll give it a try in the next 20 minutes.

 

[Warrior]

Rogero released a 4.55 CFW, which is the latest firmware available, and I saw a lot of tutorials that work, but not sure myself, as I haven't tried it yet. Think I'll give it a try in the next 20 minutes.

If this works out for you, please let me know! And link a tutorial if you can

Would love to start downloading 'backups' ahah

 

[Goatcheese]

We all love "backing" our games up from torrents, don't we? PM sent, as it would be against the rules to share here.

 

[JaysonF5]

There is 4.55 cfw already damn.. Still on Rebug 4.21. I love backups as well

 

[SLX]

I'm sure glad there isn't a discussion of anything illegal going on here, such as Jailbreaking your PS3....

Seriously, there are communities all over the net that are much more equipped to handle this discussion, instead of discussing it on what amounts to a "wrestling game forum".

You guys might have an 'idea' of what you're doing, but nobody here knows for sure.

This convo has gone on long enough.

Topic closed.

 

[Goatcheese]

Well, since its only a discussion and no links/downloads were provided, I don't seem to see anything wrong with that. If someone creates a topic, discussing their drug misuses, or something similar, its probably also illegal in their region, but they still want advice on it. Same concept, I had to get advice before screwing up a brand new PS3, and nowhere could I find a legit, straight out answer without them having to explain stuff I have no clue about.

And I am aware of this being a wrestling forum, but this is also the General Discussion section, which states that we can "Talk about anything here!"

 

[SLX]

I just don't see this topic staying legitimate at the rate this conversation was going. So sue me, i'm just doing my job.

Not my first time moderating a forum. I've moderated NMZ as well as been admin of 2 other forums, No Mercy Modstation and RAW Modder's Union. I tend to prefer to stop the wreck before it happens than play captain hindsight. I don't like people discussing torrents and illegal console hacking, whether I do these activities or not.

In fact, by allowing this topic to remain open, It would appear that I was advocating illegal torrents, as this topic may very well introduce that very idea to a young member who has never heard of such a thing, introducing them to online piracy when they otherwise would not do it.

You're not special. You don't go around another moderator's decision to close a topic, as I would also respect your right to moderate a topic in equal fashion, and not override your decision. I'm doing my job as it was described when I was given the position, and while I do not take the internet itself seriously, I take this job seriously.

Don't do it again.

Edit: Keep the conversation to discussing the firmware hacks and there isn't really a problem. But you seem to have had your question answered, so whats the point of continuing this? I have no problem with you, so don't take it personally.

 

[Goatcheese]

Custom firmware is not illegal. The only reason that Sony is really against it is because of the pirating it creates. So any new, younger member that joins should be able to understand that, but I guess its clear. So the topic itself isn't against any rule whatsoever. Know you're doing your job, but I would know when something is wrong to post, been here for a real long time after all.

This discussion won't go any further probably, so go ahead and lock it man.

 

[SLX]

Sony does not advocate custom firmware because it is a direct precurser for piracy, if not the MAIN reason people do it. Therefore, it is deemed illegal in MOST gaming forums.

Fact is, I could care less what you talk about if this was a paid board on a paid server, but it's not. I don't want to give members the impression that we advocate ANY type of piracy. Most of us are already playing torrented stuff, but we don't have to acknowledge that, now do we?

I refuse to be a hypocrite, by allowing this conversation to go on, because then I would be expected to allow every other conversation related to piracy to go on. The moment the word "torrent" was brought up, I said "nope", and I doubt you could find another admin/mod to disagree with that. I'm here to enforce board rules and made uber sexy mods, not be everyone's friend. If i've ever given a different impression, then you don't know me.

No T, no shade. Don't take me the wrong way, I'm a nice guy but I'm not gonna put up with bullshit out of you, or anyone else, on any decision I make as a member of the board staff. Got a problem with it? Talk to Keson or TDF. They'll probably laugh you off the board.

 

[Goatcheese]

Since I have the same (kinda) power you have, which I don't want to talk out on a forum, I'll debate, knowing I'm right, as I DID check the official PS3 Forum before posting it here. Illegal purposes? You know you can backup games, play PS2 games, as well as PSP games on your PS3 after flashing it, which was removed on later OFW, or PS3 versions (Slim, Fat). So after all, you could use CFW for a lot of other stuff, also modding, its not just for pirated games.

You don't have to put up with my BS, but the fact is, you derailed the topic. Yup, you did.

 

[SLX]

I dereailed a topic because you brought up Piracy. And really, not for any other reason.

Dude, i'm not trying to throw my weight around, which is why this topic has not been re-closed.

But seriously? I don't give two shits to argue with you about whether it is truly illegal or not. I made a judgement call with the interest of the board, and it's reputation in mind. If you don't like it, complain about me. I'm sure you'll get very far pleading your case.

We're not a PS3 Jailbreaking board. Very few people here probably even know how to do it. There are loads of other forums where you could ask the same question and get a much better answer. Better yet, once you found a few members here who knew a thing or two, take the convo to PM.

I don't advocate discussion of piracy on our little forum, because I like it here. I don't care if you're right or not, in spite of having a PS3 myself for over 2 years, which I have NOT chosen to jailbreak. I'm not being a hypocrite. But you're being argumentative about something, that in spite of whether you are right or wrong, it still stands in a legal gray area and I prefer people to not to cause problems on our board, mkay? Let it go.

 

[Goatcheese]

Not going to complain, nor am I going to flame/or keep on debating about this case. You have your opinions, I have mine. As far as I'm concerned, I didn't do anything against rules by asking a simple question.

Please close the topic.

 

[SLX]

*Yawn*

You didn't get warned. Show's that i'm not out to smoke you, durrr.

 

[Deleted User]

Well, since its only a discussion and no links/downloads were provided, I don't seem to see anything wrong with that. If someone creates a topic, discussing their drug misuses, or something similar, its probably also illegal in their region, but they still want advice on it. Same concept, I had to get advice before screwing up a brand new PS3, and nowhere could I find a legit, straight out answer without them having to explain stuff I have no clue about.

And I am aware of this being a wrestling forum, but this is also the General Discussion section, which states that we can "Talk about anything here!"

This. Topic opened.

We illegally mod wrestling games, let's not have a double standard, one standard will do just fine. If it's okay to teach people how to make their own patches and such, this shouldn't be an issue in the slightest. The worst that could happen is someone gets their warranty nulled.

The FBI isn't here, no one cares about that stuff besides us. Let's not take it too seriously, the place runs itself.

Also, if you are going to be a mod, don't get petty with other members, or else we'll be trimming the staffing team.

Have fun, people! This is a very dark hole of the internet, no one comes here but us, let's stop taking this place to heart like it's a "real" site.

 

[TheDarthFoundation]

You forgot to open the topic, Cowboy.

I understand where you're coming from, SLX, but in all fairness, there were no links posted. Our rule is no LINKS to pirated content. This was not the case in this thread, therefore it stays opened. There may have been discussions on potentially illegal actions, but, most threads on this board at least discuss modding in some fashion anyway. So it's all cool.

 

[SLX]

I dont believe that we should be discussing the fact that we don't OWN the content that we're modding. Bringing up the fact that he backs up his games from a piracy site should not be allowed, and is against most forum rules everywhere else I have ever been.

You guys feel free to have your lax standards. It's not like he even got "punished". I simply did not believe this topic needed to remain open. I come off really harsh but mean well. And I don't believe I gave the impression that I have an issue with him personally. I just feel very strongly about this. It's a slippery slope guys.

Goatcheese, you win the case, the law has spoken. Doesn't mean it's right though, but thats just me. I'm not here to be the morality police, but the fact remains that none of you can prove whether I own the games I mod or not. I don't feel i'm doing anything illegal by modding a game that's out of circulation, like No Mercy, but PS3 firmware hacking is indeed a slippery slope to open the door to open discussion of other types of piracy.

Do we have to be that kind of board?