Sony patched this issue in the next firmware release, and nothing released since has been hacked.īecause of the 3.55 firmware requirement not all PS3 consoles can run custom firmware. In general all fat systems are downgradable, while most slims are, and no super slims are. This is because the encryption system on version 3.55 was cracked, allowing custom firmware updates to be seen as official software updates on consoles.

Monitor temperatures, and control fan speeds.Ĭustom firmware installation requires a system that is running firmware 3.55 or earlier.

With custom firmware a PS3 can do many things, including: This section is a brief overview of the custom firmware background information I wrote about in my last PS3 custom firmware post. Custom firmware allows the PS3 to run homebrew software.

What is custom firmware, what is it used for, and what are the installation requirements

This post goes into more detail on the same custom firmware installation process with a CECH-2001A PS3 slim console. In March I wrote a post about installing custom firmware onto a CECHA01 PS3 fat, and a CECH-2101A PS3 slim.

Ps3 slim custom firmware