[akji]

I'm a new member to the site here's a lil about me i been a xbox360 user for awhile it's gettin old i feel like buying a ps3 and mod it. I kno how to flash a 360 but..is modding a ps3 harder then a 360? what tools do i need just a use drive? once again i'm new and anyone help would be useful thanks.:hello

[harryoke]

if you want to jump right in and use CFW you need a ps3 with firmware of 3.55 or less...which are hard to find now...do not buy a new slim model if you want to use cfw as there is no way as of yet to downgrade them....if you get a ps3 with firmware higher than 3.55 you have to use a hardware flasher (like E3/prog) to downgrade....that about covers it i think.

[akji]

thanks 4 the fast respond sounds ok i guess so i get the cfw and lastest 3.55 fimware links
im going to need a usb drive and i assume that i have to boot from the usb drive to the ps3 somewhat like the wii..is there another name they use for the console other then slim? or are all ps3 called slim..

[Mr.Dutch]

Originally Posted by akji is there another name they use for the console other then slim? or are all ps3 called slim..

the fat ps3's are called fat or phat.

welcome to the forum

[akji]

thanks a lot for all the info ps3 here i come lets make it happen.

[HulkWogan]

Originally Posted by Mr.Dutch the fat ps3's are called fat or phat. welcome to the forum

Or microwaves, welcome.