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Advice on which PS3 model to get? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 week ago by neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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PS3 is one of the few systems I have ever owned or really ever played.

I want to get one for some ps3 exclusives, but I would like to be able to run home brew software on it.

I know the original fat model is the best one, but I’ll skip that as they are really pricey.

Can someone give advice on whether I should get slim or super slim or anything else to look out for when making the purchase?

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[-] BurgerBaron@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Can't install CFW on the super slims at all and some of the slim models too, keep in mind. More exhaustive list of all the various models:

https://www.superpsx.com/ps3-jailbreak-compatibility-list-e3-2018/

I'm not sure how well the partial HEN hacks perform though for later models.

[-] xan1242@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

Not having CFW isn't the end of the world. It's a slight inconvenience having to press the button at boot and maybe sometimes randomly a game not launching.

Also, later super slims are using more modern chips and therefore are much quieter and nicer to use.

Lastly, currently there is a modchip being developed for a qCFW (quasi-CFW) which will allow for basically 99% CFW capabilities on later models anyway, so there is that going for it too.

Super slims are a hidden gem imo

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