Originally posted by AlfieCFW
If your PS3 is bricked I don't think you can un brick it xD
Unless maybe you get a E3 flasher and do everything again not sure though if that would work.
He's able to get into safe mode, so he's not bricked.
Originally posted by Shocking
What it does and explain it better and maybe you can help me better.
You've explained what happens, only solutions are to try another controller or format the HDD.