Can My PS3 Be Hacked?

Enter your model number and find out in seconds whether your PS3 can run CFW (custom firmware) or HEN (the homebrew enabler), and what to do next.

On the sticker on the back or underside of the console. No sticker? Pick your console below.

Or pick the one that looks like yours

On the PS3: Settings → System Settings → System Information.

Quick reference

ConsoleModel numbersCFWHEN
Original (Fat)CECHA–CECHQ (e.g. CECHA01, CECHL04)YesYes
SlimCECH-20xx, CECH-21xxYesYes
SlimCECH-25xx, date code 9x, 0x or 1AYesYes
SlimCECH-25xx, date code 1B or laterCheckYes
SlimCECH-30xxNoYes
Super SlimCECH-40xx, 42xx, 43xxNoYes

“Check” means it depends on the lowest firmware that console can install. Run MinVerChk from a USB stick: if it says 3.56 or lower, CFW works. Consoles marked “No” can only get CFW with a hardware mod (BadWDSD), which needs soldering.

Information checked October 2026 (latest official firmware 4.93, HFW 4.93.1 with PS3HEN 3.5.0). Sources: ConsoleMods, Brewology.