Linux returns to PS3. Yes, that's both fat & slim models.

[D.D.D.]

Will I be able to access PSN if I use this? I want emulators and better media support on my PS3, but I still like to support the indie developers. Heck I like supporting big time developers if I like the game enough to finish it.

I might pirate games to try them out, cause I've been burned too many times by games every reviewer adored and I hated and there was no demo available on PSN (GTA4, Fallout 3, Mercenaries 2, Red Faction ect. ect.)

This too I would like to inquire about. Anyone know?

Yes, because it works on 3.55. There is no exploit you just run a signed app from a memory stick or from your hdd should you install it.

In related news the same 'hack' works on PSP. So you can sign and run any code on any PSP now. Awesome sauce.

So this is really great news. So I wonder how long it will be before emu writers will port or get their emus running on the PS3.

[Betamax001]

I currently use my dual booted Mac Book Pro to be my emu machine. I would love to have all my various emus from both Windows and OS X to be on the PS3 to use that when I want to play on a TV, because hooking up an NES or whatever to a 1080p HDTV and it just wont cut it, even with extensive modding. But an emulator can make it look it look decent and spiffy and whatnot. Especially if I can transfer save states from my laptop to my PS3. Oh man. Just the thought of playing Final Fantasy VI on my laptop on the train or whatever, then continue on my PS3 (even though I know I won't) is a great idea.

[Veno]

Maybe it's just the way it's been explained in the thread, or maybe it's my take on it, but anyone else think this crack might do more good to the PS3 than bad?

I mean, sure, people are gonna want it for free games, that's a given, but now, you can play all of these different games via emulators. Won't people see the PS3 as a better system since it can do all this? Because as I've heard from here, it emulates games better than the oxbox.

[Rurouni_Fencer]

Won't people see the PS3 as a better system since it can do all this? Because as I've heard from here, it emulates games better than the oxbox.

Something its competitors - The 360 and Wii, can not and WILL not do..
And I say this as a longtime Nintendo and Microsoft fan! This is going to be HUGE for Sony!

[AppleQueso]

isn't sony still selling consoles at a loss though?

[Opa Opa]

isn't sony still selling consoles at a loss though?

I'd like to expand on this if I may...

And if they are not selling at a loss anymore; did they ever make the money back for the consoles they produced?

[Rurouni_Fencer]

isn't sony still selling consoles at a loss though?

I'd like to expand on this if I may...

And if they are not selling at a loss anymore; did they ever make the money back for the consoles they produced?

This article was written almost two years ago today.

http://gizmodo.com/344141/ps3-production-cost-down-50-sony-finally-breaking-even

[Niode]

We now have custom firmware.

http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/01/kakaroto- ... z1ABBm9FsS

This will work on any firmware, so you can have it on 3.41 and keep your dongle based hack functioning for current unsigned homebrew and backup managers. Or you can update to 3.55, run the script and have the ability to install PKG files. However there is currently no homebrew officially released as retail-signed PKGs so far. It's only a matter of time though. I'm going to have a blast at compiling some retail PKGs from source and see if they will work on a non-service mode 3.41. If so I'm gonna compile the hell out of stuff and update to 3.55 so I can get back on PSN.

[fastbilly1]

As soon as you get it to work niode tell me. Ill be buying a PS3 and GT5/LBP by the end of the month.

[ZeroAX]

Can I use this custom firmware to run emulators on the PS3? Also is a PS2 emulator on its way? I want to get rid of my PS2