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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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 +https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3
  
 ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC Cell Broadband Engine) ===== ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC Cell Broadband Engine) =====
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 https://sites.google.com/site/whitesanjuro/ https://sites.google.com/site/whitesanjuro/
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 +https://web.archive.org/web/20220730224321/https://sites.google.com/site/whitesanjuro/
  
 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111165136/http://ftp.vse.cz/OS/Linux/Gentoo/experimental/ppc64/livecd/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201111165136/http://ftp.vse.cz/OS/Linux/Gentoo/experimental/ppc64/livecd/
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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/SD/CF card readers, Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Digital Audio, plus AV out and AC in. Later Fat systems remove two USB ports, PS2 emulation, and the card readers, but keep everything else. This includes “OtherOS” (Linux/BSD/etc.) support, which is available on all Fat systems, although it can require altering the firmware in some way. The major issues with Fat systems are quite simply, price and reliability. These can come as quite expensive, especially the earliest models with PS2 support. More importantly, these systems are very prone to overheating and the “YLOD” due to two chips (RSX/CELL) consuming lots of power, unless one is careful and does many preventative measures. Aforementioned latter-day Fats are a bit less prone to this, but are still vulnerable to YLODs and some other issues. 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/SD/CF card readers, Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Digital Audio, plus AV out and AC in. Later Fat systems remove two USB ports, PS2 emulation, and the card readers, but keep everything else. This includes “OtherOS” (Linux/BSD/etc.) support, which is available on all Fat systems, although it can require altering the firmware in some way. The major issues with Fat systems are quite simply, price and reliability. These can come as quite expensive, especially the earliest models with PS2 support. More importantly, these systems are very prone to overheating and the “YLOD” due to two chips (RSX/CELL) consuming lots of power, unless one is careful and does many preventative measures. Aforementioned latter-day Fats are a bit less prone to this, but are still vulnerable to YLODs and some other issues.
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 === “PlayStation 3 Slim” (2009-2012) === === “PlayStation 3 Slim” (2009-2012) ===
-**BEST RELIABILITY; RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you hate repairs and get an earlier revision)**+//BEST RELIABILITY; RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you hate repairs and get an earlier revision)//
  
 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, one of the chips (RSX) has been made even more efficient in power consumption. While these are often claimed to be the most reliable PS3s, many state the opposite, claiming the Super Slims have a poor build quality and often run into issues with games. Combine this with the fact that these cannot be hacked at ALL (bar basic HEN homebrew), Super Slim systems mostly aren’t worth it, despite being the cheapest PS3s. 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, one of the chips (RSX) has been made even more efficient in power consumption. While these are often claimed to be the most reliable PS3s, many state the opposite, claiming the Super Slims have a poor build quality and often run into issues with games. Combine this with the fact that these cannot be hacked at ALL (bar basic HEN homebrew), Super Slim systems mostly aren’t worth it, despite being the cheapest PS3s.
  
  
-===== Revisions =====+==== Revisions ====
  
 //There are eight revisions within the PlayStation 3 (original), four revisions within the PlayStation 3 Slim, and no revisions within the PlayStation 3 Super Slim.// //There are eight revisions within the PlayStation 3 (original), four revisions within the PlayStation 3 Slim, and no revisions within the PlayStation 3 Super Slim.//
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-==== PlayStation 3 (original) revisions: ====+=== PlayStation 3 (original) revisions: ===
  
 //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, frequent YLODs/mixed reliability, SA-CD support, NAND for firmware, complete firmware downgrade ability + OtherOS if so, and easily the highest price of all the PS3 revisions. This makes them the absolute best for EOP versatility, as the only other PS2 with hardware PS2 support, SA-CD, 4 USB, and the flash cards is a bit crappy, as seen below. The very first PS3 released, and the most notorious one. These have the fullest I/O, complete hardware PS2 compatibility, frequent YLODs/mixed reliability, SA-CD support, NAND for firmware, complete firmware downgrade ability + OtherOS if so, and easily the highest price of all the PS3 revisions. This makes them the absolute best for EOP versatility, as the only other PS2 with hardware PS2 support, SA-CD, 4 USB, and the flash cards is a bit crappy, as seen below.
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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. Oddly, they appear to be the cheapest of all the PS3 revisions!+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. However, they are the cheapest of the PS2-compatible fat PS3s out there, likely because of their diminished hardware compatibility.
  
  
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 === “CECHGxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) === === “CECHGxx; 40GB” (2007-2008) ===
-**DO NOT PURCHASE**+//DO NOT PURCHASE//
  
 The first PS3 revision to cut all PS2 backwards compatibility, SA-CD support, flash card readers, and the 2 USB ports. Furthermore, they retain the two NAND chips for firmware, and decreased the heat consumption of the CELL chip. However, these systems were known for having very poor intake (due to small vents), resulting in YLODs becoming even more frequent than with the earlier revisions. For this, it’s best to not buy these unless you’re willing to hack your PS3’s vents open. The first PS3 revision to cut all PS2 backwards compatibility, SA-CD support, flash card readers, and the 2 USB ports. Furthermore, they retain the two NAND chips for firmware, and decreased the heat consumption of the CELL chip. However, these systems were known for having very poor intake (due to small vents), resulting in YLODs becoming even more frequent than with the earlier revisions. For this, it’s best to not buy these unless you’re willing to hack your PS3’s vents open.
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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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-==== PlayStation 3 Slim revisions: ====+=== PlayStation 3 Slim revisions: ===
  
 === “CECH-20xxA/B; 120/250GB” (2009-2010) === === “CECH-20xxA/B; 120/250GB” (2009-2010) ===
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 === “CECH-21xxA/B; 120/250GB” (2010) === === “CECH-21xxA/B; 120/250GB” (2010) ===
-**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/B; 160/320GB” (2010-2011) === === “CECH-25xxA/B; 160/320GB” (2010-2011) ===
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 +//RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you buy one made before 2011)//
  
 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, the unhackable later versions of these systems are a do not buy, while the earlier ones are a bit better than the 21xx revision, so keep that in mind. 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, the unhackable later versions of these systems are a do not buy, while the earlier ones are a bit better than the 21xx revision, so keep that in mind.
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 === “CECH-30xxA/B; 160/320GB” (2011-2012) === === “CECH-30xxA/B; 160/320GB” (2011-2012) ===
-**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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