[fizoore]

Hello all, I'm obviously a noob here, I have a 80 gig fat ps3 updated to software 4.31could someone please point me to where to start, I'd like to be able to download back up games and play from an external hard drive.

[underwurlde]

I'd like to be able to download back up games and play from an external hard drive.

Surely you meant to say: Back up your purchased games, didn't you? (say "yes Andy").

Start with the model number of your PS3. Some CANNOT be downgraded even with a programmer.

Andy
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Oh, and can you solder WITHOUT f-ing everything? And are you willing to spend about £100 downgrading it?

Spend £50 and someone will do it for you. To this end, whereabouts do you live?

A

[DEFAULTDNB]

Its an 80GB fat.

He will be able to downgrade it, but he will need hardware or a person to do it for him.

He can "start" reading here: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=263662

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[fizoore]

Yeah, I own the games their just scratched really bad, I live in the states. How do I find out the model number??

[Wolfterro]

Sticker in the back of the console.

[fizoore]

Ok I have a cechk,can I downgrade it myself??

[underwurlde]

Yes. But are YOU capable to do this? Read DEFAULTDNB's post above please.

A

[fizoore]

Ok I followed defaultdnb's link and figured out it can be downgraded with NOR = Teensy++ / Progskeet / E3 Flasher,is that different flashers I can use or what is all that please??

[underwurlde]

Teensy++, ProgSkeet & E3 Flasher are all products that can read and also program the flash memory inside your PS3. Their cost range from £60 to over £100.

It is possible to also purchase 'solderless' clips that then require no soldering skills, but their use is a bit hit and miss.

These products provide pads on their PCBs which you then wire from the programmer to test pads on the motherboard of the PS3. There are 52 wires to connect up.

If you have never soldered, do not have the right kit or have limited experience soldering then my advice to you is DO NOT attempt it. 99% chance of damaging things.

Now, be warned and listen to this carefully: The process of 1) reading the flash, 2) patching the flash and then 3) programming the flash CAN RESULT IN YOUR PS3 BEING BRICKED. Bricked with NO WAY BACK.

But, this forum offers it's member a checking service whereby once you have read the flash memory you up load it for someone to check (verify).

Warning: NEVER REPROGRAM YOUR PS3 WITH A PATCHED DUMP WITHOUT VERIFYING IT FIRST.

You have been warned! Also, this is not an easy path. If you have any doubts, then for half the cost of one of these programmers, SOMEONE CAN DO THIS FOR YOU!

Good Luck!

Andy

[fizoore]

Oh wow, yeah that definitely sounds out of my league, I live in the states, anywhere close around Ohio/ Michigan that can flash mine?? Ps, thank you everyone for all the responses and help, I truely appreciate it.