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--- devices:game_consoles:playstation_3 [2024/08/29 21:07] – [Settings] Sean Rhone
+++ devices:game_consoles:playstation_3 [2025/11/13 14:12] (current) – [HFW Firmware] Sean Rhone
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   * PS3 supports up to a certain size for internal drives; issues formatting imply an unsupported drive ((2024/08/29: SAMSUNG 850 PRO 512GB 2.5" SSD works fine))
-  * If the update can't be found from a USB drive, try again but disconnect the controller from USB as soon as it starts checking for data (TODO: Where this tip came from/info; there's 3+ instances where this needs to be done)
+  * :?: If the update can't be found from a USB drive, try again but disconnect the controller from USB as soon as it starts checking for data ((TODO: Where this tip came from/info; there's 3+ instances where this needed to be done))
   * :!: Assume anything put onto the PS3 that isn't official firmware will potentially cause the blacklist of the console and/or signed-in Sony accounts from PSN if the console touches the internet ((account restrictions also apply to other devices PS4+/etc))
   * :!: Be sure to hard-copy and note any PlayStation console's serial (2006 launch-PS3+) you sign in-to PSN with, **ever** ((2023-2024: Sony support **requires** a console serial as last-ditch for removing phone 2FA without backup codes or old purchase/card info))
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 ==== HFW Firmware ====
-  * HFW = OFW with old webkit injected
+  * HFW = OFW (official firmware) with old webkit injected
   * Last tested: 2024/08/29 with [[http://ps3xploit.me/firmware/hfw/HFW_4.91.1_PS3UPDAT.PUP|HFW 4.91.1]]
   * Same restore process as [[#factory_restore|OFW]]
   * Rename ''HFW_4.91.1_PS3UPDAT.PUP'' to ''PS3UPDAT.PUP''
+  * Preserve the drive for later HEN plugins installs and console data dumps
 <code>PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP</code>
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   * Future reboots should present a HEN (egg) splash logo before XMB (still need to do ''Game -> Enable HEN'' for PS3HEN features)
   * Network -> Hybrid Firmware Tools -> Restart PS3 -> Full Restart (nice to know where it's at)
+====== Dumps ======
+  * XMB -> Network -> Hybrid Firmware Tools -> Dump Tools
+  * IDPS, PSID, Backup xRegistry.sys
+  * TODO: Presumably all that ends up on PS3's HDD
 ====== Settings ======
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   * Display -> RGB Full Range (HDMI): Full
-====== PS3XPAD ======
+====== webMAN MOD ======
+  * https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD
+  * Install pkg from USB drive
+===== Settings =====
+  * Fan speed: 45-49% (50%+ caused significant vibration; temps around 50C @ 45%)
+===== Plugins =====
+  * The first line is blank by-default
+  * For broken plugins: Put default/blank ''boot_plugins.txt'' on a USB drive and it takes priority over the broken ''/dev_hdd0/boot_plugins.txt''
+  /dev_hdd0/boot_plugins.txt
+<code>
+/dev_hdd0/plugins/webftp_server.sprx</code>
+====== Games ======
+  * https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/wiki/Game-Paths-&-Covers
+  * Requires webMAN MOD
+  * Copy files to locations with FileZilla with PS3 on Ethernet (18MB/s vs 2MB/s wifi)
+  * PS3: Mount games from webMAN MOD, check for updates, start from webMAN MOD or XMB Game disc
+  * PS2: Mount games from webMAN MOD, launch with PS2
+  /dev_hdd0/PS3ISO
+  /dev_hdd0/PS2ISO
+  /dev_hdd0/ROMS
+===== PS3 Redump =====
+  * http://redump.org/
+  * https://ps3.aldostools.org/dkey.html
+  * https://github.com/Redrrx/ps3dec
+  WINEPREFIX=~/'.wine/PS3DEC' wine ~/'Downloads/ps3dec.exe' --iso 'x.iso' --dk 'x'
+===== PS2 =====
+  * iso needs converted to ''.bin.enc''
+  * Requires Apollo Save Tool https://github.com/bucanero/apollo-ps3
+  * PS2 Classics Launcher pkg https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/releases
+  * https://ps3.aldostools.org/ps2config.html
+  * :!: PSN account needs signed-in and console activated to pass PS2 Classics Placeholder license check
+  * https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PS2_Classics_Emulator_Compatibility_List
+  /dev_hdd0/PS2ISO/Dynasty Warriors 3 (SLUS-20277).BIN.ENC
+  /dev_hdd0/PS2ISO/Dynasty Warriors 3 (SLUS-20277).BIN.ENC.CONFIG
+===== ROMs =====
-  * https://www.psx-place.com/threads/info-ps3xpad-a-ps3-controller-plugin-sprx-by-osirisx.2900/
+  * Requires RetroArch (CEX)
-  * https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS3:PS3XPAD
-  * For using a wired Xbox One controller on PS3
-  * TODO: webMAN first to install/copy the plugin