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Features

Gaming

Games

-Play how you want to.
-Play games online. Play games offline.
-Play by yourself. Play against friends.
More and more games. More hot titles.
The list of games for the PLAYSTATION®3 is growing every day. From some of the industry's hottest franchises, like SOCOM, to some of the most anticipated games of the year like LittleBigPlanet™, the PS3™ system delivers the goods. Whatever flavor it is that you're searching for, the PS3™ system's got it.
-PlayStation®Network Games
Get exclusive PlayStation®Network downloadable games, PS one® games and more to play on the PS3™ system from the PlayStation®Store.

With the Cell Broadband Engine™, high-definition Blu-ray™ player and hard disk drive (HDD) storage, you get more of everything that makes a gaming system great. More enemies. More challenges. More realism. And more versatility.
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Trophies

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Let 'em know who they're up against.
With PlayStation® Trophies, you don't need to brag. Your trophy case does that for you-in stylish hues of bronze, silver, gold and platinum.

-Earn Trophies
There are four types of trophies: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Each is associated with a certain type of challenge. As you play a game you earn different trophies-specific to that game-based on your accomplishments. Your entire trophy collection is combined to determine your level.

-Trophy Collection
Your Trophy Collection (under Games on the XMB™) shows what trophies you've earned and which ones you still need to unlock, game by game. You can click through to get full details on each trophy's requirements.

-PlayStation®Network profile
See your trophies and more on your PlayStation®Network profile. Your profile displays recent trophies, total trophies, as well as your overall level. It also shows you exactly how far you have to go before you reach the next level. Feeling competitive, compare trophy cases with your PlayStation®Network friends.

XMB Access In-Game

-Pausing the game was only the beginning.
Say you're playing a game. And you need to do something. Send a message, change the music, whatever. Just press the PS button and use the XMB™ to do what you need to do, without quitting the game. It's that simple. XMB™ Access In-Game lets you do all kinds of things.

-Friends
It was never easier to interact with PlayStation®Network Friends in the heat of a game. Send and receive messages, add new friends or check other player's profiles (including their Trophy collections) to know who you're playing against.

-Settings
Need to jump into an online game? Change your Bluetooth settings on the fly, so you can use your headset to play online. And adjusting other settings without leaving the game is just as easy.
Trophy Collection
Check out your Trophy Collection to see what you've earned to date, or discover which challenge you might want to tackle next.

Please note:
Only some of the XMB features can be used during gameplay.
If you press the PS button for more than two seconds, the screen showing options to quit the game, turn off the system and other settings will be displayed.
The XMB screen cannot be displayed when you are playing PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® format software.
The XMB screen cannot be displayed when you are playing PLAYSTATION®3 format software titles that do not support this feature.



PlayStation®Network

A whole new world of friends, gaming options and messaging, just by plugging in.
First of all, PlayStation®Network is 100% free. You get access to the PlayStation®Store, while also making new friends and exploring new worlds of collaborative gaming. All of this just for signing up for a free account. Now get out and explore.

-Online Gaming
You get online multiplayer gaming at no additional charge.
In-game matchmaking so you can challenge the competition.
Your unique, global account ID can be used across all PlayStation®Network-compatible titles.

-Friends and Messaging
Text and chat with your friends.
See which of your friends are online and see what games they are playing.
Use voice chat for real-time communication2.
You can video chat with up to six people using the PlayStation®Eye3.

-PlayStation®Store
Preview upcoming games with free playable demos.
Download PS One® games for your PLAYSTATION®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems.
Purchase exclusive downloadable games for your PLAYSTATION®3 system.
Watch high-definition movie and game trailers.

-Download movies and TV shows to watch right now. Rent or purchase. High definition or standard definition. Right to your PLAYSTATION®3 system. You can rent or purchase programs and view them on both your PS3™ system and PSP® system. You can even start watching on your PS3™ system and move them to your PSP® system to finish.
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Playstation Store

Total convenience, for games, exclusives, movies and more.
Go online with PlayStation®Network and visit the PlayStation®Store to see all of the content that's available right from your PS3™ system.

-The hottest games
Download exclusive PlayStation®Network games to play on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

-The newest demos
Preview upcoming PS3™ system games with free playable demos. Check out demos of PlayStation®Network games before you purchase and download.

-Game add-ons, trailers, wallpapers and more
Fresh new add-ons keep the games going. Watch game trailers in high-definition. Or get cool new themes and wallpapers.

-Downloadable movies, TV shows & more
Rent or own full-length movies and TV shows-in standard and high-definition-to watch on your PLAYSTATION®3 system.
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Blu-ray

A whole new world of entertainment. Pristine, high-definition picture. Theater-quality sound. Blu-ray provides an experience so intense that it defies previous conceptions of home entertainment. And it's built to last, with BD-Live (Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0), so you can enjoy the newest entertainment for years to come. The word "movie" just might not be big enough anymore.


Blu-ray key features:
Highest definition With 1080p resolution, you get the highest definition available today.
Theater-quality audio Hear it how it"s meant to be heard. Up to 7.1 channels of surround sound.
Extreme storage capacity 50 GB BD (5x the storage of today's DVDs) for the best picture & sound.
Movies, shows and more movies There's plenty to watch. Hundreds of movies and shows are available on Blu-ray Disc™ and more are being released all the time. Download and watch Blu-ray movie trailers on your PLAYSTATION®3 by visiting the PlayStation®Store.
BD-Live (Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0)Get even closer to movies with enhanced interactivity. Downloadable bonus content, movie-based games and more special features. And you can only experience it with BD-Live.
Backward compatible Enjoy your existing DVD movie collections on the Blu-ray player as well.Or, for a vibrant HD-quality experience, upscale your DVDs to HD quality.

Media

Music

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CDs, digital music, surround sound. It's all here.
The PLAYSTATION®3 system gives you more ways to enjoy your music collection.

-CDs
Play your favorite CDs or rip them to the PLAYSTATION®3 system's hard disk drive (HDD).

-Music saved to a USB device
Just connect a compatible USB device, like a digital player or storage device, with saved digital music or audio and listen to it on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

-Music saved to the HDD
The PLAYSTATION®3 system's massive hard disk drive (HDD) allows you to save and enjoy your digital music collection on PLAYSTATION®3 system anytime you like.

-Album details
Connect to the Internet to obtain detailed album information, including album title, artist and length of album.

-Playlists
Create playlists of your favorite songs and listen in the order you like best.

-Watch while you listen
Use the Visual Player while you listen to music. Select your favorite patterns and customize to your liking.

-Listen while you view
Play your favorite music while you watch slideshows or look at your pics.

-7.1 surround sound
Experience it all in full 7.1 surround sound.

Videos

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The best options, the highest quality.
Rent or purchase. Downloads or discs. Blu-ray or DVD. Watch video however you like.

-Blu-ray disc™
Watch new movies and shows on Blu-ray disc (BD).

-PlayStation®Network Movies & TV Shows
Visit the PlayStation®Store on your PLAYSTATION®3 system2 and you can rent or purchase your favorite movies and TV shows from the PlayStation Network. You can also watch (or download) free movie trailers and other video content. Find out more about the PlayStation Store.

-Videos saved to a USB device
Enjoy digital videos that you've filmed or saved. Just connect a compatible USB device, like a digital video camera or storage device, with saved digital video content and watch it on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

-Videos saved to the HDD
The PLAYSTATION®3 system's massive hard disk drive (HDD) allows you to save and watch your digital videos on the PLAYSTATION®3 system anytime you like.

-DVDs
Watch DVDs from your collection. 3 For a vibrant HD-quality experience, upscale your DVD videos to HD quality (up to 1080p).

Photos

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Create the ultimate digital photo library with the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
Whether you shot them or just saved them, all of your digital images will look great on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

-Photos saved to a USB device
Just connect a compatible USB device, like the PlayStation®Eye or a digital storage device, with saved photos and view on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

-Photos saved to the HDD
The PLAYSTATION®3 system's massive hard disk drive (HDD) allows you to save and view your digital photo collection on PLAYSTATION®3 system any time you like.

-Slideshows
Set up cool slideshows of your favorite picture sets. You set the pace and format.

-Listen while you view
Play your favorite music while you watch slideshows or look at your pics.

-Use as Wallpaper
Customize your PLAYSTATION®3 screen with your favorite photo. Change it as often as you like.

Accessories

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Feel all of the action onscreen right in your hands. With the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller for the PLAYSTATION®3, you'll feel every hit, crash or explosion like never before.

-Pressure-sensitive buttons
Feel the controller vibrate with each hit, crash or explosion.

-SIXAXIS™ highly sensitive motion technology
Your natural movements become part of the action. And the controller becomes a natural extension of your body. The SIXAXIS™ motion-sensing system allows users to maneuver the controller itself. With this system, sensors read when a player angles, tilts, thrusts, or pulls the controller, all in real-time and with high precision. And it's available in both the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller.

-Bluetooth® technology
No wires. With the DUALSHOCK®3's Bluetooth® technology you can play completely untethered.

-Multiplayer gaming
Connect up to seven wireless controllers at one once for serious multiplayer gaming.

-Charging Charge the DUALSHOCK®3 with the PLAYSTATION®3 system using the controller's USB cable. And you can even plug it in during gameplay, so you'll never miss a beat.

-Compatible games
So many compatible games!

Blu-ray™ Remote Control

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The PLAYSTATION®3 Blu-ray™ remote control enables users streamlined access to the PLAYSTATION®3 system's disc features. Unlike standard infrared remotes, the Blu-ray™ remote control uses Bluetooth® technology so it can be used without having to point directly at the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

PlayStation®Eye

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Revolutionize your interactive gaming and online communication experience with the PlayStation®Eye USB camera. The PlayStation®Eye has the ability to reduce background noise and focus on the spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition and transfer. The fast frame rate allows for improved tracking and responsiveness for pristine video quality. The PlayStation®Eye is also engineered to perform well in low-light conditions and includes a dual action lens for close-up and full body options.

Key Features

Built-in 4 microphone array.
Chat with up to 6 people at once.
Ultra fast frame rate of 120 frames per second ensures pristine video quality.
Engineered to work well in low light conditions.
Includes free EyeCreate™ Software download.

Bluetooth® Headset

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The Bluetooth® Headset leverages advances in voice technology to bring next generation features to the PLAYSTATION®3 system. It features High-Quality (HQ)* mode which provides wide-band and dual microphone input to enable accurate speech recognition required to support “voice command” and “voice animation” features that will be offered in select games on PS3™. Easy pairing with the PS3™ system, in-game Headset status indicator, included charging cradle and easily accessible microphone mute button make it user-friendly.


Key Features:

High-Quality (HQ) mode that delivers clear and wideband online voice chat and supports ‘voice command’ for select games.
Dual-microphone design for high-quality noise cancellation with supported games on the PS3™ system.
Supplied charging cradle connected to the headset works as a desktop microphone while charging.
Automatic pairing with the PS3™ system via a USB cable.
Exclusive game indicator screen on the PS3™ system displays connection status, battery charge level, speaker volume level and microphone muting status.
Easily accessible mic muting button.
Compact, sleek and ergonomic design fits comfortably on either ear.
Compatible with:

PS3™ system games that support headset functionality.
Most Bluetooth enabled cell phones and audio devices.

-Technical Specifications
Talk time: Up to 8 hours
Standby time: Approximately 12.5 days or 300 hours
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours
Operating range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Supported Bluetooth profiles: Bluetooth hands-free and headset profiles.

Wireless Keypad

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The Wireless keypad for the PLAYSTATION®3 system provides the freedom of easy to use texting and mouse input capabilities, all while maintaining full gameplay functionality in one easy-to-hold device. This Bluetooth® device attaches to any DUALSHOCK®3 or SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and enables effortless internet browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging on the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Home. The unique touch pad feature allows for convenient scrolling and mouse input on the PS3™ system on-screen display. Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to ‘Message Box’ and other online communication applications on the PlayStation®Network.

By integrating all these features in a sleek and elegant design, Sony Computer Entertainment, plans to further enhance online interactivity on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

Key Features:

QWERTY keypad designed for fast, thumbs-only typing.
Touch pad mode turns the main key area into a touch pad. When touch pad button is pressed, user can not use the keys for character input but can slide her finger on this area to select something on the screen. On the internet browser, user can see a cursor when this mode is set on.
Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to text-based communication applications on the PlayStation®Network.
Automatic pairing with the PS3™ system via a USB cable.
Charges by connecting it directly to the PS3™ system using a USB cable.
Technical Specifications

-Bluetooth® 2.0
Up to 33 feet (10 meters) operating range
USB 2.0 full speed (for battery charging and Bluetooth® pairing only)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery (Capacity – 610mAh)

Alright, that's pretty much everything in the system, now on to hacking .

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Install Manual - "Other OS" on a PS3

Requirements for Installing "Other OS"
-Personal computer (PC)
-PS3 (a free space of 10 MB or more must be available on the hard disk)
-PC with Internet
-Any of the following recording media with a free space of 10 MB or more:
USB memory device
USB-connectable hard disk
Empty CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVE+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-R, or BD-RE disc
Memory Stick
SD memory card
Compact Flash


-Reader/writer for the above Memory Stick, SD card, Compact Flash, or CD/DVD disc.

Step 1
Connect your PC with the storage media that you have selected from the list above

Step 2
Create folders to store the installer and the boot loader on the recording medium.
Using the PC, create a folder named "PS3" (no quotations) under the root directory of the recording medium you have prepared.
In the "PS3" folder you have just created, create another folder named "otheros" (no quotations).

You will store the file otheros.self from Step 3 into the "otheros" folder.

Step 3
Download the otheros.self installer from this site using the PC, and save it in the "otheros" folder you have created in step 2.
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Note
The following conditions have to be true for the PS3 to recognize the installer:
The file has been saved in the "otheros" folder.
The file has been saved with the name "otheros.self".
The folder and/or file name contains no double-byte character.

Step 4
Obtain the boot loader file for the "Other OS" you want to install from the provider. In this case (Yellow Dog Linux), we get the boot loader file otheros.bld from Terrasoft:
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Then save the otheros.bld boot loader file in the "otheros" folder created in step 2 with the name, "otheros.bld".

Step 5
Insert the recording medium on which the installer is saved into the card slot, disk drive, or the USB port of the PS3. Do not turn off the power or remove the recording medium during the installation. Interrupting the installation process may cause damage.

Step 6
Select [Install Other OS] from [System Settings] of [Settings] on the PS3's normal home menu. This initiates a search for the installer and displays its location. Click [OK] to start the installer.

Step 7
Perform the installation according to the instructions displayed by the installer. Once the installation completes, The [Default System] menu item appears in [System Settings] of [Settings] on the home menu .

Starting Boot Loader
After you have completed the installation in step 7, specify "Other OS" by selecting menu items in the following order: home menu > [Settings] > [System Settings] > [Default System] > "Other OS". This causes its boot loader to be started every time PS3 boots up.

For information about the way to switch from the "Other OS" to the PS3 system software, contact the provider of the "Other OS".

FYI, the PS3 system software can be forcibly booted up even when an "Other OS" has been selected as ｢efault System」by holding down the Power button for about 5 seconds or more at power on, although this forcible boot resets the screen resolution to the factory default.






Damn, okay I'm done .

Nice thread, Have a cookie.

its ........ gd

Thats a well written guide. What does the OS do for your PS3 anyways?

Sick thread.

im on xbox #5 and it will not read games so it has been on for days i think im going to get a ps3:O

thanks agent

big thanks

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Great thread it really captures every angle of the PS3 good job