[hellsing9]

Originally Posted by pereb27 So, to back up your argument, how about you name one difference between a converted console and a real DEX console, that is not HDCP, or the TEST logo on the shell? :P The difference between DEX and DECR is that DECR actually has different hardware from CEX. It's not about "stress" but "compatibility"... A CEX or DEX PS3 in DECR mode would most likely not even boot, and even if it did, it wouldn't work properly due to missing hardware.

You pretty much answered the question. Conversion vs a Real DEX unit.
Note: The method (which it's not complete) as many other things still being researched and documented but still (i will avoid the emulation part since KDEbest hates it xD) If you do the conversion, on a retail unit converted it's possible that some more options already documented won't work.

DECR is reference. And nope as you say won't even boot or work properly.

Originally Posted by dablakmark8 Due to laser issues i cant install red ribbon,but i got someone to convert my 1 ps3 to dex without installing a laser,They are going to charge me $76(convert from our currency to usd) for the conversion. I have not given the go ahead yet.I would like to wait another 2 months to see how things play out

If i were you i will wait. But it's up to you to pay or not that kind of services.

[mckenziesdaddy]

@hellsing9 Currently what are the chances of a brick? Even with following one of Tutorials? Also is there any truth to the rumors of system's bricking once they are running DEX firmware? Also is there any easier method's coming in the pipeline?

[BobbyBangin]

I for one am pleased with the silence from $ony. Hopefully that's a good sign of things to come. I wouldn't try to raise their ire. I think as we approach the release of new consoles the PS3 will continue to be opened up. I would like to thank all the devs who's time went into the whole CEX-DEX. It's definitely a big step for the scene in the right direction. I think it definitely threw a wrench into TB's plans. E3 has rebounded in a positive way by embracing the CEX-DEX release.

[DJ-1]

OK, so out of curiosity.... what is the EIDV key in terms of 'rank' of all the keys ?
Obviously the Sony Private key (theoretically) can't ever be pwn'd now since the crypto got fixed,
Is the eidv key deeper than the per console key?

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[hellsing9]

Originally Posted by mckenziesdaddy Currently what are the chances of a brick? Even with following one of Tutorials? Also is there any truth to the rumors of system's bricking once they are running DEX firmware?

Not many, if you follow the correct guides and tutorials you will have encounter some problems that you can solve if you ask. It's better to get a hardware flasher just in case.
So far, no one reported that i saw here in the board and other places bricking on DEX.
But yes i saw many users having problems trying to exit from debugging station on DEX.

[mckenziesdaddy]

@hellsing9 So if using a hardware flasher would be something new to me, It would be good idea for me to wait til something else came along?

[hellsing9]

Originally Posted by mckenziesdaddy @hellsing9 So if using a hardware flasher would be something new to me, It would be good idea for me to wait til something else came along?

Hardware flasher always becomes handy, even with this method. Just to fix something that you messed up.
Since the conversion is *software solution* with the proper tools released by two devs.
I can tell you to wait, to get a better spectrum of the whole situation.
At this rate eache week something *new* is discovered, more guides more tutorials/etc.

But the choice is yours mate

Originally Posted by BobbyBangin I for one am pleased with the silence from $ony. Hopefully that's a good sign of things to come. I wouldn't try to raise their ire. I think as we approach the release of new consoles the PS3 will continue to be opened up. I would like to thank all the devs who's time went into the whole CEX-DEX. It's definitely a big step for the scene in the right direction. I think it definitely threw a wrench into TB's plans. E3 has rebounded in a positive way by embracing the CEX-DEX release.

Nah, the the Cex>Dex method don't messed TB *plans* just stalled them. In fact like i said it's a slap in the face to the DRM devices.
But in the other hand you have E3 like you said, with a *possitive* approach and making more promises.
Honestly? i don't know whom to believe.
But time will tell in this case, they are waiting as i stated in the article. Who's gonna do the first step?. We will know in weeks.

[mckenziesdaddy]

@hellsing9 I think I will wait alittle longer, I have waited over a year since 3.55. What is a maybe a few more months. I have decent pc, so it will make up the difference. But thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

[hellsing9]

Originally Posted by mckenziesdaddy @hellsing9 I think I will wait alittle longer, I have waited over a year since 3.55. What is a maybe a few more months. I have decent pc, so it will make up the difference. But thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

We all waited for so many time, man. Waiting a little longer will do no harm.
:P

[killerninja]

Originally Posted by Twinkeltoe It was fun to do and I learned a (little) bit of Linux along the way so for me it was great.

Word. I'm sure like many other people on here I just enjoy the challenge of getting to the point of playing 3.6+ backups on Dex fw more than playing the actual games themselves....

If it was too easy this site would be called ps3n00bs.net