Firmware 3.55 PS3 (Price Varies)

So far, I've looked at gift ideas that are meant for the more "traditional" consumer, but I've been a writer at QJ long enough to know that that title may not apply to each and every one of  you. That's why I'm suggesting that for the hacker in your life this just might be one of the coolest gifts you can ever possibly get. Why get a used PS3? That all resides in the ability to install custom firmware on the system should you choose to do so.

Just like when you jailbreak an iPod, custom firmware offers you a whole wealth of options to the most technologically adept individual. As it stands right now, you'll have the ability to get all of the latest official Sony features plus the ability to load any number of homebrew programs to keep your mind busy. On top of all of those great official titles, you'll also be able to enjoy additions like classic console emulators for NES, SNES, Sega Genesis and many others.

It should be said however, that as it stands right now, the penalty does remain steep for those who are caught using custom firmware. The scene at this current moment suggests that anyone who takes this route in particular stays off the PlayStation Network at all costs. Trying to access it at this time will result in both an account and console ban, which is really not great for anyone. While time will probably change things, right at this very moment you should know that all of this fun will stick to offline play only. If you can deal with that, you're going to love the PS3 scene.

Are you a collector?  Do you have a ton of content or maybe a big collection of DVD's?  Check this out.

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