[nosmokingbandit]

I have a 4.0 fat ps3, the original firmware was a super early version, so i know i can downgrade. All i want to do is install a cfw/mfw/whatever you guys call it now. I've downgraded/modded/chipped several consoles in the past but ps3 hacking is much less organized than anything else i've done.

Basically, all i want to do is downgrade, i have no desire to do anything but run an hdd loader on my ps3 via usb (or internal if i have to, but i'd prefer usb).

So what flasher option would be best? And what would be the best way to accomplish my goal after downgrading?

Thanks!

[Pockets69]

well seeing you are experienced with soldering since you done several jobs in the past.

Progskeet.

[nosmokingbandit]

I'm going to be a pain and ask why...? I believe you, i'm just curious.

I'm not great at soldering but i've done it enough that i know what i'm doing, so thats not a concern at all.

I'm also incredible cheap, so consider cost while you are at it

[mirkie]

I advise you to use E3 flasher. It is much easier then progskeet. There is no soldering needed.

[Pockets69]

Originally Posted by nosmokingbandit I'm going to be a pain and ask why...? I believe you, i'm just curious. I'm not great at soldering but i've done it enough that i know what i'm doing, so thats not a concern at all. I'm also incredible cheap, so consider cost while you are at it

progskeet is cheaper, built by the scene, you have a channel for support in irc, with some of the makers of prgskeet.

E3 ****s up a lot, doesn't support some boards... their tools barely work. its kinda messy.