[rafa11]

On CFW you can install Package Files (Pkg. files)
and on OFW you cannot.
Also you can run homebrew, emulators and backup copies from multiMAN on CFW.
On OFW you can only run legitimate games (physical discs).
CFW goes up to 3.55. OFW is in 4.00 right now
and soon to launch 4.01 OFW.
OFW is made by Sony. CFW by Kmeaw, Rebug, Rogero, etc.
True Blue grants you access to most of the 3.6+ games on CFW (games that require 3.6 and above firmwares),
whereas in Kmeaw you cannot play them.
Only a bunch of games have fixes for Kmeaw
(without a dongle).
I hope that clears out what are the differences
between the two.

[Edit] You can use Comgenie's Awesome Filemanager to copy games between your PS3 and any USB (FAT32)
connected external drives.
Check it out here:

http://www.pshomebrew.net/wiki/Comge...e_File_Manager

I never used FTP to copy games from my PS3 to my PC,
but it is possible with the integrated file manager from multiMAN.
Also if you don't have a BD drive on your PS3, you cannot play certain games,
since they require to have a disc inside to launch them.
[Edit] By the way, you can simply use multiMAN (Games menu) and copy games
to a connected external HDD (FAT32) and multiMAN will automatically split the game files
if they are over 4gb in size. But you can read all about that in this thread:

http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=24701

Also a "Like" would be nice after all these explanations
Thanks.

[kelevra]

So if I load CFW by Kmeaw then I don't have to insert the original disk to play?I can play the backup from HDD?

[rafa11]

Originally Posted by kelevra So if I load CFW by Kmeaw then I don't have to insert the original disk to play?I can play the backup from HDD?

You don't "load", you install the Kmeaw firmware.
Yes, you can launch most games from external HDD or internal HDD. Unless they are too recent.
If you decide to copy the games to internal HDD you can launch them from there.
Say that you have a game with a file bigger than 4gb,you have to split that file using a tool such as
PS3 Splitter:

http://ps3.dashhacks.com/downloads/ps3splitter-1151.

And then you can launch that game by copying it to the PS3.
MultiMAN joins the splitted file and the game stays on your internal HDD.
Most games don't have an unique file with over 4gb, but those who do have to be splitted
and copied to internal. There's another way, but I can't recall right now.
Just try it out and soon you'll find out.

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by Adamsville http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=263662 Ultimate tut w/ links about jailbreaking and back ups etc. Only way to play the newest games is purchasing a True Blue dongle, I have one myself. It costs about 60 dollars on most sites, but its worth the price.

relly worth the price , so where u going to get your pirated games now concidering all uploading sites are stopping it , have fun buying your pirated games lol
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Originally Posted by kelevra So a real n00b question,What's the difference between OFW and CFW? And if I backup a game and don't have a BD drive can I copy the backup to my PC via x-over cable?

u can use a normal ethernet cable , but also not all games will run discless so best thing is to get a new drive beause most games u need any ps3 disc in the drive to run some games , look at the this link http://www.pshomebrew.net/wiki/PS3_B...atibility_List and it tells u what games run disc less and what games dont . u dont need a orginal disc in the drive just any ps3 disc .

also do u still have the logial board from the bluray drive ? search up what it is and then tell me if u do or dont

[kelevra]

Sorry what I meant was my PC doesn't have BD drive.BD Drive of PS3 is working fine.Hence the question if I can copy the backup games from ps3 to my PC with X-over cable to save space?

[iPwnz]

i would recommend rebug cfw because they are the only ones constantly updating an dworking on cfw so far... also its got a lot of nice debug feautures where you can unlock stuff like atrac and wme, usualy you need a connection to the psn for that!
so far all games i played worked for me and there is nearly allways a patch for higher games to play on 3.55, in my opinion the trueblue sh!t is just a scam, i mean there are not that many new games then just get a ofw ps3 and buy the games so you have more from youre money, think about it, with next firmware release you may need a new dongle or its just doesnt work at all then

[Adamsville]

Originally Posted by carldenning relly worth the price , so where u going to get your pirated games now concidering all uploading sites are stopping it , have fun buying your pirated games lol ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* u can use a normal ethernet cable , but also not all games will run discless so best thing is to get a new drive beause most games u need any ps3 disc in the drive to run some games , look at the this link http://www.pshomebrew.net/wiki/PS3_B...atibility_List and it tells u what games run disc less and what games dont . u dont need a orginal disc in the drive just any ps3 disc . also do u still have the logial board from the bluray drive ? search up what it is and then tell me if u do or dont

my nigga you in here helping someone set his PS3 up so he can pirate games and you step to me on some bull**** like that? ****outtahere

I dont have to pirate games to use a TB dongle, but I will...

I'll download my pirated games from the same place you download your granny porn from...

[TizzyT]

CFW will allow you to play games that are for 3.55 or lower natively (pop disc in an play).
Currently Custom Firmware can play 3.55 or lower games from either internal or external hard-drive (depending on the games compatibility).
CFW can play certain 3.55+ games with eboot fixes (download fix replace and play).
More 3.55+ games can be played with use of a piece of hardware called a dongle, specifically the "True Blue" dongle.
OFW is Official Firmware brought by Sony and doesn't allow things like homebrew and backups.
CFW is Custom Firmware or otherwise known as MFW or Modified Firmware is Sony's 3.55 OFW exploited and altered to allow such things as homebrew and the ability to backup and run backups, and OtherOS since Sony removed it in an earlier firmware.

Now I am against the True Blue and will not recommend it to anyone. Having said that you do what yo want to. Just to state, the True Blue DOES NOT allow you to play ALL new games.

If you have the money you can turn to the best alternative that many of us here do/use.
Buy a second PS3, one on CFW and one on the latest OFW. That way you can still play your backups and play the latest games and online to boot. CAN'T go online with True Blue by the way. And before you ask about playing backups online, NO you can't play backups online, and this should never be possible and currently isn't and I hope it stays that way.

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by Adamsville my nigga you in here helping someone set his PS3 up so he can pirate games and you step to me on some bull**** like that? ****outtahere I dont have to pirate games to use a TB dongle, but I will... I'll download my pirated games from the same place you download your granny porn from...

ok so im helping someone to set up so he can play pirate games where in his post does is say to play pirate games nope it do read this

Originally Posted by kelevra I bought my ps3 this past saturday.seeing as i want to backup and play my games from hard drive,which and what software is the best at the moment and what else do I need? Firmware is 3.55 Your input would help me a lot.

he said to back up and play his games so no he didnt say pirate games . he own games .

i dont have to buy a stupied dongle to play the latest games , i just play them on my 4.0 ofw online too any anuff of u , im here to help this person set up his own ps3 to play his own games


@kelevra my bad i thought u ment your ps3 drive is broken . well u have no problem u can back up your games via the ps3 drive ,u dont need a pc to back up games from disc , if want to transfer games etc from ps3 to pc or pc to ps3 you can use ftp like othesr said or use usb flash card or extrenal drive ,

if u do it by ftp , check out this link http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/02/how-to...speeds-100mbs/

[Adamsville]

So you think because someone owns games while installing CFW that he/she will never copy a downloaded game onto their system?

kelevra has every tool he needs to start playing pirated games, and he can thank everyone in this thread for that...

only think left to do @kelevra , is to get an external hd to store all those legal backups that you will be downl... err I mean copying from your discs