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Tools and guides for PS3 owners: check whether your console can be hacked, choose a model, fix errors and learn the jargon.

Before you hack

Enter your model number to see whether it can run HEN or CFW, and what to do next.

Getting started

Answer two questions and get a checklist of what to install.

Buying

Compare models and find the best PS3 for what you want to do.

Troubleshooting

Type an error code to see what it means and how to fix it.

Storage

Which drive to buy, how to swap it on each model, and USB storage.

Controllers

Look up a controller by its model number and spot fakes.

Words explained

HEN, CFW, PKG, RAP and the rest of the jargon in plain English.

Still stuck?

Send a question, a bug report or a dead link and I'll get back to you.

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