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| ====== Sony PlayStation 3 ====== | ====== Sony PlayStation 3 ====== | ||
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| + | Sony's 3rd system. Releasing on November 17th, 2006 in North America, the PS3's PowerPC-based CELL CPU, 256+256 MB of RAM, and Nvidia RSX graphics at maximum 1080p output resolution was certainly very powerful, albeit very complex. Launching to mixed reception due to an extremely high price and said hardware complexity, it took the PS3 the entire 7th generation to reach it's sales figure of 87.4 million, eking it out a position of 2nd place overall for generation sales. | ||
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| ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC Cell Broadband Engine) ===== | ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC Cell Broadband Engine) ===== | ||
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| === Arch Linux === | === Arch Linux === | ||
| - | Thru archlinuxppc. No particular | + | This is simply running the PowerPC port of Arch Linux on the PS3, without any specific optimizations or customizations for the console. |
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| Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included. | Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included. | ||
| - | https://www.reddit.com/ | + | https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS3: |
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| === Debian === | === Debian === | ||
| - | An officially endorsed | + | The " |
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| === Fedora Core (4-12) === | === Fedora Core (4-12) === | ||
| - | A somewhat inconsistent, | + | Another |
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| - | Supported | + | Support is primarily done through the pre-existing PowerPC FreeBSD |
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| === Gentoo === | === Gentoo === | ||
| - | Based off of the PPC64 files and live CD from the Gentoo project. | + | A port that's based off the PPC port of Gentoo, plus it's Live CD. |
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| === Kubuntu (7.04-8.04.1, | === Kubuntu (7.04-8.04.1, | ||
| - | As above, so below. | + | Yet another distribution available in various versions on the PS3. |
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| === Linux (base kernel) === | === Linux (base kernel) === | ||
| - | The base kernel port for the PS3. | + | The base kernel port for the PS3, serving as the base of work for all the other distributions. |
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| === NetBSD === | === NetBSD === | ||
| - | Preliminary work and porting. | + | A very preliminary port that doesn' |
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| === openSUSE/ | === openSUSE/ | ||
| - | Support for openSUSE also applies to SLES, but is impractical | + | Support for openSUSE also applies to SLES, although SLES is a paid distribution which would make this a bit impractical. The first link has a fair amount of detail about the port and is worth referencing. |
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| >OpenWRT to build PS3 bootloader petitboot | >OpenWRT to build PS3 bootloader petitboot | ||
| - | Unsure of level for function | + | This most certainly does exist, |
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| Whether these emulators support operating systems for these computers is unknown; it must be looked into further. PCs without meaningful OSes are not included. | Whether these emulators support operating systems for these computers is unknown; it must be looked into further. PCs without meaningful OSes are not included. | ||
| - | https://www.reddit.com/ | + | https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS3: |
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| >a new PPC64 GNU/Linux distribution with support for Cell/BE | >a new PPC64 GNU/Linux distribution with support for Cell/BE | ||
| - | A tailored Debian-based recent | + | Probably the best distribution |
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| === Stock OS === | === Stock OS === | ||
| - | Cool looking, with some features and inspiration. | + | The quite class XMB interface on the PS3, with a nice variety of features and functions. Even supports printers! |
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| >a flexible Open Source System Development Environment | >a flexible Open Source System Development Environment | ||
| - | Related to the works of Rene Rebe and his revival of OtherOS. Up to date with modern | + | An " |
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| === Ubuntu and Ubuntu Server (7.04-7.10, 8.10-10.10) === | === Ubuntu and Ubuntu Server (7.04-7.10, 8.10-10.10) === | ||
| - | Seemingly | + | Another prominent distribution of Linux for the PS3, receiving official status and some amount of community support. A bunch of Ubuntu variants are also available |
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| === Xubuntu (7.04-7.10, 8.10-10.04) === | === Xubuntu (7.04-7.10, 8.10-10.04) === | ||
| - | Presumably things here are similar to Ubuntu. | + | As stated above, this is one of the Ubuntu |
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| >Linux distribution for computers with Power Architecture | >Linux distribution for computers with Power Architecture | ||
| - | A professionally-oriented distribution for PPC, used for some “supercomputer” style PS3 clusters. | + | A professionally-oriented distribution for PPC, used for some “supercomputer” style PS3 clusters. Quite interesting for this alone, as it was primarily aimed at the PS3 although not entirely. |
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| === Stock NetFront-based browser === | === Stock NetFront-based browser === | ||
| - | Had Flash ability, although compliance to HTML5 standards is poor. | + | This supported |
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| For general information, | For general information, | ||
| - | Many thanks to the [[https:// | + | Many thanks to the **[[https:// |
| ==== Versions ==== | ==== Versions ==== | ||
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| === “PlayStation 3 (original)” (2006-2009) === | === “PlayStation 3 (original)” (2006-2009) === | ||
| - | **RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you don't mind physical repair and upkeep)** | + | //RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you don't mind physical repair and upkeep)// |
| Commonly known as the “Fat” PS3s. These systems have a mixed set of traits, but come on top when it comes to EOPs and feature variety. Most of the earlier Fat systems will feature a level of PS2 emulation support, and a very powerful I/O that includes 4 USB ports, MemStick/ | Commonly known as the “Fat” PS3s. These systems have a mixed set of traits, but come on top when it comes to EOPs and feature variety. Most of the earlier Fat systems will feature a level of PS2 emulation support, and a very powerful I/O that includes 4 USB ports, MemStick/ | ||
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| === “PlayStation 3 Slim” (2009-2012) === | === “PlayStation 3 Slim” (2009-2012) === | ||
| - | **BEST RELIABILITY; | + | //BEST RELIABILITY; |
| The second version of the PS3, serving as a sort of “transition” (although, the I/O is unchanged from the last Fats). Earlier Slims still exhibit some overheating issues, but are completely hackable (even including OtherOS as OtherOS++). Middle period Slims cut the overheating issues by improving chip efficiency, but still have the wide range of hacking. However, the later period Slims have lost the ability to be hacked for the most part. This is covered in detail under revisions, but in essence, all Slim systems made from January 2011 and later, cannot be hacked past basic HEN homebrew. These are known for their good build quality while retaining a high reliability. | The second version of the PS3, serving as a sort of “transition” (although, the I/O is unchanged from the last Fats). Earlier Slims still exhibit some overheating issues, but are completely hackable (even including OtherOS as OtherOS++). Middle period Slims cut the overheating issues by improving chip efficiency, but still have the wide range of hacking. However, the later period Slims have lost the ability to be hacked for the most part. This is covered in detail under revisions, but in essence, all Slim systems made from January 2011 and later, cannot be hacked past basic HEN homebrew. These are known for their good build quality while retaining a high reliability. | ||
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| === “PlayStation 3 Super Slim” (2012-2016) === | === “PlayStation 3 Super Slim” (2012-2016) === | ||
| - | **LOWEST PRICE** | + | //LOWEST PRICE// |
| The last version of the PS3. The I/O stands unchanged from the Slims/later Fats (2 USB, no card readers, Ethernet, so on). Furthermore, | The last version of the PS3. The I/O stands unchanged from the Slims/later Fats (2 USB, no card readers, Ethernet, so on). Furthermore, | ||
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| //All revisions are easily identified by looking at a sticker on the back for the respective CECH code.// | //All revisions are easily identified by looking at a sticker on the back for the respective CECH code.// | ||
| - | == “CECHAxx; 60GB w/ Hard. PS2” (2006-2007) == | + | === “CECHAxx; 60GB w/ Hard. PS2” (2006-2007) |
| - | **RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you are especially okay with repair and upkeep)** | + | //RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you are especially okay with repair and upkeep)// |
| The very first PS3 released, and the most notorious one. These have the fullest I/O, complete hardware PS2 compatibility, | The very first PS3 released, and the most notorious one. These have the fullest I/O, complete hardware PS2 compatibility, | ||
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| - | == “CECHBxx; 20GB w/ Hard. PS2” (2006-2007) == | + | === “CECHBxx; 20GB w/ Hard. PS2” (2006-2007) |
| These are in essence the CECHAxx systems, but without a significant fraction of the features that made the CECHAxx worth purchasing. It’s still possible to play hardware-native PS2 and SA-CD here, but both the Wi-Fi and flash card readers aren’t present. Otherwise, the reliability issues are retained, and the price is still high, albeit slightly less compared to the CECHAxx. Thus, buying these isn’t completely dissuaded, but the minor reduction in price isn’t worth it. | These are in essence the CECHAxx systems, but without a significant fraction of the features that made the CECHAxx worth purchasing. It’s still possible to play hardware-native PS2 and SA-CD here, but both the Wi-Fi and flash card readers aren’t present. Otherwise, the reliability issues are retained, and the price is still high, albeit slightly less compared to the CECHAxx. Thus, buying these isn’t completely dissuaded, but the minor reduction in price isn’t worth it. | ||
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| - | == “CECHExx; 80GB w/ Soft. PS2” (2007-2008? | + | === “CECHExx; 80GB w/ Soft. PS2” (2007-2008? |
| - | **LOWEST PRICE?** | + | |
| - | A sort of a weird half-downgrade from the CECHAxx, because the PS2 support has been changed from pure hardware, to a hybrid between software and hardware. That’s about it. Everything else is the same, from the flash card readers, to the 4 USB ports and SA-CD. | + | A sort of a weird half-downgrade from the CECHAxx, because the PS2 support has been changed from pure hardware, to a hybrid between software and hardware. That’s about it. Everything else is the same, from the flash card readers, to the 4 USB ports and SA-CD. |
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| //All Fat revisions after the CECHExx have no PS2/SA-CD support, and removed 2 USB ports + the card readers. This stays true for the rest of the PS3’s lifespan, all the way to the final version.// | //All Fat revisions after the CECHExx have no PS2/SA-CD support, and removed 2 USB ports + the card readers. This stays true for the rest of the PS3’s lifespan, all the way to the final version.// | ||
| - | == “CECHGxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) == | + | === “CECHGxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) |
| - | **DO NOT PURCHASE** | + | //DO NOT PURCHASE// |
| The first PS3 revision to cut all PS2 backwards compatibility, | The first PS3 revision to cut all PS2 backwards compatibility, | ||
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| - | == “CECHHxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) == | + | === “CECHHxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) |
| In essence, this is what the CECHGxx wishes it was. Little has changed, but the serious air intake issues were resolved, and the 2x NAND chips were replaced with a single NOR chip. One must know that this has almost no impact to the user, as it simply means that different-but-equally-easy methods must be used for installing custom firmware, and that a fresh HDD in the system requires firmware installation to it from USB. Otherwise, NOR over NAND is irrelevant to usage. As a footnote, some claim that this revision can occasionally have reduced power consumption on both chips, similar to the CECHJ/Kxx systems. Of course, there’s no point in gambling on that when one can simply buy the CECHJ/Kxx for that instead. | In essence, this is what the CECHGxx wishes it was. Little has changed, but the serious air intake issues were resolved, and the 2x NAND chips were replaced with a single NOR chip. One must know that this has almost no impact to the user, as it simply means that different-but-equally-easy methods must be used for installing custom firmware, and that a fresh HDD in the system requires firmware installation to it from USB. Otherwise, NOR over NAND is irrelevant to usage. As a footnote, some claim that this revision can occasionally have reduced power consumption on both chips, similar to the CECHJ/Kxx systems. Of course, there’s no point in gambling on that when one can simply buy the CECHJ/Kxx for that instead. | ||
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| - | == “CECHJ/ | + | === “CECHJ/ |
| A slightly better version of the CECHHxx. Everything is identical, except the RSX chip has a decreased heat consumption (65nm), akin to the CELL chip (also 65nm). Otherwise, refer to the listing for CECHHxx. There is no difference between the J and K except branding, although the Ks may be able to downgrade firmware a bit more (2.30 vs 2.16), although it appears to be inconsistent. Besides, such a minor version change is hardly relevant, considering how low they both are. | A slightly better version of the CECHHxx. Everything is identical, except the RSX chip has a decreased heat consumption (65nm), akin to the CELL chip (also 65nm). Otherwise, refer to the listing for CECHHxx. There is no difference between the J and K except branding, although the Ks may be able to downgrade firmware a bit more (2.30 vs 2.16), although it appears to be inconsistent. Besides, such a minor version change is hardly relevant, considering how low they both are. | ||
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| - | == “CECHLxx; 80GB” (2008-2009? | + | === “CECHLxx; 80GB” (2008-2009? |
| - | **DO NOT PURCHASE** | + | //DO NOT PURCHASE// |
| Things have gotten worse again, because this revision is prone to having faulty NOR chips, which often fail and result in a RSOD. Without custom firmware installed on the PS3, this issue cannot be resolved. Everything else is identical to the prior revision, but said major fault makes these one of the worst PS3 revisions. | Things have gotten worse again, because this revision is prone to having faulty NOR chips, which often fail and result in a RSOD. Without custom firmware installed on the PS3, this issue cannot be resolved. Everything else is identical to the prior revision, but said major fault makes these one of the worst PS3 revisions. | ||
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| - | == “CECHM/ | + | === “CECHM/ |
| Nothing has changed, except the faulty NOR chips have been fixed. Basically, this is what the CECHLxx should have been. There is no difference between the M, P, and Q, except hard drive sizes. That’s irrelevant if the drive has been replaced, which is a good idea anyway. | Nothing has changed, except the faulty NOR chips have been fixed. Basically, this is what the CECHLxx should have been. There is no difference between the M, P, and Q, except hard drive sizes. That’s irrelevant if the drive has been replaced, which is a good idea anyway. | ||
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| === PlayStation 3 Slim revisions: === | === PlayStation 3 Slim revisions: === | ||
| - | == “CECH-20xxA/ | + | === “CECH-20xxA/ |
| Despite being a major change of version, the Slims didn’t really change much internally. HDMI CEC and Dolby TrueHD/DTS have been added, and the CELL chip has had it’s power consumption reduced even more. However, the RSX chip is unchanged. Otherwise, everything else function-wise is the same as the last revision. 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, full hacking capability (even OtherOS++), and so on. | Despite being a major change of version, the Slims didn’t really change much internally. HDMI CEC and Dolby TrueHD/DTS have been added, and the CELL chip has had it’s power consumption reduced even more. However, the RSX chip is unchanged. Otherwise, everything else function-wise is the same as the last revision. 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, full hacking capability (even OtherOS++), and so on. | ||
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| - | == “CECH-21xxA/ | + | === “CECH-21xxA/ |
| - | **RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you want reliability)** | + | //RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you want reliability)// |
| Superior to all other Slim systems. All hacking ability is retained, and the RSX chip has further reduced power consumption (to 45nm), like the CELL chip before it. Otherwise, these retain the same features of the prior revision. | Superior to all other Slim systems. All hacking ability is retained, and the RSX chip has further reduced power consumption (to 45nm), like the CELL chip before it. Otherwise, these retain the same features of the prior revision. | ||
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| - | == “CECH-25xxA/ | + | === “CECH-25xxA/ |
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| Good, but hit or miss systems. In essence, these have the same features of the earlier revision, outside of the Blu-Ray’s board being embedded within the motherboard (which makes certain driveless hacks easier). The problem is, not all of these can be hacked, as hardware and software changes in systems after and including January 2011 prevent any sort of meaningful hacks. Of course, it’s easy to determine if a system is from 2010 or 2011, as it just requires looking at the sticker on the back. Nonetheless, | Good, but hit or miss systems. In essence, these have the same features of the earlier revision, outside of the Blu-Ray’s board being embedded within the motherboard (which makes certain driveless hacks easier). The problem is, not all of these can be hacked, as hardware and software changes in systems after and including January 2011 prevent any sort of meaningful hacks. Of course, it’s easy to determine if a system is from 2010 or 2011, as it just requires looking at the sticker on the back. Nonetheless, | ||
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| - | == “CECH-30xxA/ | + | === “CECH-30xxA/ |
| - | **DO NOT PURCHASE** | + | //DO NOT PURCHASE// |
| The final Slim revision, and the first PS3 revision that cannot be hacked at all, no matter what. People also claim that the build quality dropped from this revision onward. Just don’t buy this one. | The final Slim revision, and the first PS3 revision that cannot be hacked at all, no matter what. People also claim that the build quality dropped from this revision onward. Just don’t buy this one. | ||
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