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Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21

Posted Apr 7, 2010 at 10:16AM EST by Karl B.

Listed in: PS3 Tags: Geohot, other os, playstation 3 updates, Sony

Geohot has released a video demo of his PS3 "custom firmware" (quotation marks are his). The video shows the Other OS feature running on a PS3 with OFW 3.21. If you'll remember, 3.21 removed the feature from the Sony home console.

Here's more info from Geohot himself:

This can be installed without having to open up your PS3, just by restoring a custom generated PUP file, but only from 3.15 or previous. It's possible this CFW will also work on the slim to actually *enable* OtherOS; I'll know when my infectus gets here.

No release date yet, use the proxy hack to play online with 3.15

Thanks to Sonamta and Walo for the tips!

Via [Geohot]

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"This can be installed without having to open up your PS3,"

Damn ,GeoHot you're really talented

But you cost the ones who rushed to update -and didn't listen to you- to lose that feature.

And you made it your responsibility to give that feature back -which you really cause it but unintentionally -.

So people could have it back -if they need it- regardless if they liked hacking or against it.

But I'm afraid Sony will respond again.

+6 # RE: GeoHot — Walo 2010-04-07 12:10

I think Sony brought this on themselves, by removing the feature. They could had patched the security hole without removing it, but they had to go the extra mile... Good thing I waited.

+6 # Irony! — Afrit 2010-04-07 12:14

you're right..Sony brought it for themselves

Look what Geohot wrote in his blog :-

"Note to the people who removed OtherOS, you are potentially turning 100000+ legit users into "hackers." There was a huge(20x) traffic spike to this blog after the announcement of 3.21. If I had ads on this site I guess I'd be thanking you. "

+1 # RE: GeoHot — Guest 2010-04-08 15:28

Um, Afrit, they can still update to this PUP file even if they're already on 3.21. They just have to have their PS3 go into recovery mode. AND if it does work on a Slim PS3, then he just made a new discovery and just gave Slim owners an extra feature they didn't even have to pay for. And if Sony DOES respond, then he can just do it again. And again. And again. Not to mention those other 2 dudes that are French(I think) that fully dumped the OS to a PC and can manipulate it however they choose. I'm pretty sure that no matter what happens, we're in safe hand.

-1 # ... — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:04

i didn't understand this post whatsoever lmao

+5 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Atownaction 2010-04-07 12:01

Man Geo is really trying to make a statement and he is doing it with no fear....CFW on PS3 next here comes emulators and everything else and he is doing with ease wow nothing short than amazing!!!! GO GEOHOT!!!!

+4 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — TheReaper 2010-04-07 12:03

sweet... will have linex soon on my slim

... im glad i have been waiting to update it... thanks geohot

+4 # RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 12:44

I can't wait to get Linux on my slim that would be awesome

+3 # I might be wrong... — Guest 2010-04-07 13:16

But it sounds like we might need a modded PS3 Slim to run the custom firmware. Sucks that I've already updated, though, but hey, I have a Slim and REALLY wasn't expecting this!

Here's what I would love to know; bans.

+1 # ... — Guest 2010-04-08 05:10

you do not the only reason geohot is getting an ifectious for it is so he can test his work without bricking his slim you wont need a mod to enable it

+4 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 12:12

holly shit¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

-12 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — misthero 2010-04-07 12:14

i hope this is not just the 3.15 firmware with the version number hex edited

+6 # ... — xavis75211 2010-04-07 12:42

i doubt geohot would do that.

+5 # epiiicc — Guest 2010-04-07 12:38

UR THE MAAAN, im screwed b/c my kid updated, but im looking forward CFW, ill probably buy another one... EPIC GEOHOT, FINIsHING THEM!!

+2 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 12:51

This guy's amazing. I guess pissing off people is what makes people get things done

+3 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 14:02

Seriously that's really cool. I actually use the Other OS because my power bill is lower if I use my PS3 instead of my desktop. And if this does allow Other OS on the slim that would be amazing because they use even less power.

-9 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 14:46

this guy needs to find a girlfriend. Hackers are among the worst of the scum on earth.

+6 # RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — SuperSZ 2010-04-08 03:00

any man has a girlfriend, but not any man hacks the PS3.

# Great words — Guest 2010-04-08 17:20

SuperSZ, great words

# RE: RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — xgamer91 2010-04-09 00:30

Well said, man. Well said indeed.

+1 # RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 14:57

look who is pretty pissed about updating his console

-1 # Bypass 3.21 for phat — Guest 2010-04-07 14:52

You don't need logan5's tool to set up a proxy, just customize your connction settings and change your primary DNS on your PS3 to 67.202.81.137 . This works and will allow you to do everything (PSN, multiplayer, game updates, the works) without updating to 3.21. This may become blocked after a hie but if it does, just use logan5's tool but for now this works and you don't get banned

+2 # i'm so selfish — your_fire 2010-04-07 15:00

i bought the fat ps3 instead of the slim..to use this feature but now if it enables that on the slim..i'm going to be pissed..selfish i know

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 15:19

geo hots is a mfn monster.peace 2 da real.n f sony i want my money back.

# let the ban hammer commence — truk 2010-04-07 16:01

sony will probably drop that bomb when the time comes...or maybe not.

let's watch

+1 # haha — Waap 2010-04-07 16:36

this guy is gonna give Sony hell

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 16:57

i like what he's on to and i'm really glad he's working on hacking the ps3 and i support that. i didn't update cause i was hoping he would actually come threw and pull this off and he seems to be doing that so far. luckily i use the proxy trick to still play online.

but not to burst anyone's bubble or say he has done this, but it could be possible he just made it say 3.21. if you noticed he changed the mac address to ff:ff:... so what would make him not go ahead and change the version number. but i'm gonna still side with him on this one.

# RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 14:59

wow you are really stupid right?
he changed the mac adress to NOT GET BANNED...

# RE: RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-09 20:07

Wow you really stupid right?
He could have put a piece of sticky tape over the area where the mac address is or blocked it from view, that would make it more beleivable.

+1 # wow...this sucks — Guest 2010-04-07 17:13

my brother updated my ps3 which sucks since ive been wanting other os feature

-1 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 17:26

what about updating through safe mode????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

# And so it begins — jordan1391 2010-04-07 17:42

Good Work GeoHot

/DayDreams about ps2 emulator

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 18:56

Take that Sony!

-9 # Rubbish. — Power_Surge 2010-04-07 18:57

I for once are not going to use this exploit.

Want other O/S - get yourself a computer.

Playstation 3 is all about playing games and watching media.

Stop acting like a bunch of b***chy little girls and get over it!

The only reason to have a custom firmware is to play illegally downloaded games and this is not something I'm interested in (not to mention the time it would take to download a game with 50gig average size).

+5 # RE: Rubbish. — Guest 2010-04-07 19:44

Don't Open your month please.

...You are ignorant to think that the only people who want CFW would run games illegally. Yes at one point ran games I didn't own on my psp, But I used more homebrew applications rather than run games that I didn't own. Also it was convenient for me to put all my games on my MS than carry them around.
And I would be ignorant like you if i didn't acknowledge that yes there can be pirating going on because of a CFW but if but I'm sure geohot may not allow it unless they brake geohots method of code that he used to make the CFW (or he release's a how to)

...Now back to the ps3, I'm Ecstatic that Geohot did this because I was Ticked when I found out Sony was going to remove the OS feature (which Ive used Yellowdog on my ps3). And when geohot releases the CFW I'm installing it, why because I Paid for it, I encouraged friends to get the ps3, but for what? To have a feature they paid for removed? I don't think so.

GEOhot said himself He doesn't encourage the illegal downloads of video games. Just because it's a CFW does not mean he will allow his Custom fw to run illegal games.

And another thing. With custom FW comes homebrew, with CFW comes more media support, with CFW the person with the source code has the power to do what they want us to do (why do I feel Sony's doing this too).

If being a lil' B*tch is something you want us to stop doing, then take the first step to shut your mouth.
I look forward to your reply!

+2 # Really? — Guest 2010-04-08 01:37

That is NOT all people use it for, for some people their PS3 is FAR more powerful than their 'normal' computer. News flash but it is quite expensive to update a computer, but if you already have a PS3 utilizing the other OS feature you can do TONS of useful things. To say that it is just used for illegal or semi illegal purposes is just ignorant and wrong... I kinda hope you die, just saying. I am looking forward to seeing if this all pans out because I actually enjoy using my PS3 for many many things thank you very much, and having Linux working on my PS3 is very useful to me.

# silence nub — Ricochet__ 2010-04-08 10:31

Quoting Power_Surge:

I for once are not going to use this exploit.

Want other O/S - get yourself a computer.

Playstation 3 is all about playing games and watching media.

Stop acting like a bunch of b***chy little girls and get over it!

The only reason to have a custom firmware is to play illegally downloaded games and this is not something I'm interested in (not to mention the time it would take to download a game with 50gig average size).

your speaking about shit you know nothing about, i dought you even own a ps3
we payed for the option so we want to keep it
stop being a drama-queen

# How bout backing up your statement... — Guest 2010-04-08 16:24

ok mister smart pants,
give us a good example of how yougot that information that an average ps3 is 50gb big.
and no, just because a blu-ray can house up to 50gb of space, it doesnt mean its filled up to the top with data.

http://www.xrel.to/nfo-render.html?nfo=168934&secret=c813501b&font=2&uniq=c90fd3b2

there is a good example for you.
Bioshock 2 for ps3 is around 10gb of space.
and GTA IV for pc is around 14gb of space...
so dont get me wrong, i dont support piracy on the ps3, but its a matter of time till there´s a first "real" custom firmware.
and people most likely get used to share/load the games just like on the xbox360.

# RE: Rubbish. — Guest 2010-04-08 17:27

Because we all know that the "average" size of a ps3 game is 50gb.

# RE: Rubbish. — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:36

Quoting Power_Surge:

=The only reason to have a custom firmware is to play illegally downloaded games

i'm sorry but your a total fool. let me give you a few examples considering the psp..

-Bought an display model insignia tv from futureshop, didn't come with a remote; IrShell to the rescue..
-Irshell iplements a WICKED multitasking feature; you can, for example, swap between your game and it's walkthrough online
-I'm always playin Zelda on snes9x (which I do infact own for snes); there exists an emulator for pretty much every discontinued system...
-how about the enhanced web browser for faster browsing? custom radio stations?
-transfer files from one modded psp to another
-you are completely entitled to backup your games; i have 2 8gb sticks with all my PAID FOR GAMES.. while your buying an ugly ass psp travel case for all your junk, i fold the extra stick in a tiny piece of paper.. hell, you can even stream your saved isos off a pc..

i've only covered a fraction of what custom firmware can allow on psp, now consider what the ps3 could be capable of..

+2 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Vman00 2010-04-07 19:09

Seriously. This guy most have a lot of time on his hand to release a hack for an update that came out days ago. Or he just works fast.

+4 # He just has a passion — phiyuku 2010-04-07 19:52

for this stuff. When you have a passion for something that basically becomes your life. This guy just loves hacking shit and brining it to their full potential. Now if only he can tell GEN how he decrypted the firmware so GEN can make a new CFW already. Pretty sure their update files should be somewhat the same structure and protection. As far as I remember the .iso structure is similar if not exactly the same.

-4 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-07 19:40

Isoloader isn't far behind, finally i can play some games because RENTING is ILLEGAL in my country (belgium) so you have to buy every crappy game without testing well fuck you those days will soon be over!

+2 # Ladies and gentlemen.... — Guest 2010-04-07 20:17

The benefits of hacking. At least this hack gives us a right that should have never been taken away. Nice job Geohot! Thanks for making our PS3's whole again!

+2 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Justin Graziano 2010-04-07 20:30

I want to thank you Geohot, for being the only hacker on the planet who actually gives a shit about hacking the PS3. I donated you a few bucks via PayPal last night, to thank you for both this and for the unlock for iPhone. Keep up the great work!

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — MangoScango 2010-04-07 20:51

Oh great Geohot got me all excited. I didn't update my Slim on a whim, just in case slims can use whatever CFW he comes out with. Now he's saying I might be able to get OtherOS!?

Don't get me excited like that!

+1 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — genpimp 2010-04-07 21:27

i hope we don't need modchip on slim and would be cool if he can enable ps2 full emulation.

# RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — TheReaper 2010-04-07 22:22

why just ps2.. i like games from the ps1 like legend of dragoon...

# RE: RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 02:56

you can play ps one games on any ps3.

# RE: RE: RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — SuperSZ 2010-04-08 03:02

you can already play PS1 games on a PS3, as long as they are original...

# i have a question — Guest 2010-04-07 21:47

Okay i updated my ps3 because i didnt feel like waiting. But heres the thing. If he does release this couldn't we just use his file and reinstall 3.21 via the ps3 safe mode or whatever its called

+1 # No.. — Guest 2010-04-08 00:17

No... you can't. Sorry buddy once the firmware is installed you cannot not install the same firmware again. Nor can you downgrade.. yet. ;)

+1 # RE: i have a question — xgamer91 2010-04-09 00:37

First of all, GEOHOT IS THE MAN!!! Way to go sticking it to Sony.

Second, since he's such a talented hacker, do you guys the think he can somehow trick the system into updating again into his 3.21 CFW if us slim users are already on 3.21 OFW? Just wondering.

+1 # All of you missed.... — Guest 2010-04-07 23:30

Probably about 97% of you missed this line:

This can be installed without having to open up your PS3, just by restoring a custom generated PUP file, but only from 3.15 or previous.

So if you've updated already, your SOL. Applies to Slims and Phats.

+1 # Hmmm. — Guest 2010-04-08 09:26

He is talking about the 3.15 Pup file for OtherOS not sayingif you already updated you're screwed. I'm curious on hiow he is gonna get everyone to be able to install it.

You are right in a way already having updated kind of screwed you there needs to be a way to execute code on the PS3 to be able to upload this file or to run a fake updater. He already opened up his PS3 to do this. Others will not be able to without linux at first shot.

# ... — Stinky_1 2010-04-16 16:28

this doesnt have much to do with fake updaters. I think he just took the 3.21 update, and inserted sonys own code for otheros into it. Since its all ready signed and approved by sony, it passes all the checks.

Which is also why he says you have to be on 3.15 or lower right now, otherwise it wont let you update, since it thinks it all ready has the FW installed.

Going into recovery may be possible, but who knows?

This does NOT open the door for pirated games or homebrew. It simply means that he was able to take the code that sony wrote, identify it in a string, and copy/paste it into the new fw where it should be. Then possible toggle a few bits to re-activate it and your done. Enabling homebrew and unsigned code is a totally different monster.

+1 # Firefox! — Guest 2010-04-07 23:35

again, the reason i want a CFW is because sonys browser suck big time. also, more video codecs and mkv support. (for animes)

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 00:37

It's possible this CFW will also work on the slim to actually *enable* OtherOS

yes please!

-3 # hmm.. — Kaden 2010-04-08 03:03

I think its funny that everyone complains about the OtherOS feature being released and how Sony screwed you over by taking it out or how because you paid for the system, you have a right to use the Feature forever. I wont deny that you have that right to use the feature of OtherOS, or any other feature on the ps3. But we are the ones buying the product from sony to begin with which THEY own the rights to do whatever they want to it. If they deem it necessary to remove a feature, then it is going to be gone. its just like when you read the small print for a bank or CC or program. They hold the right to change stuff without telling us, even if it pisses you off. In the end, you have no right at all. You bought a Ps3 to play games/watch movies(apparent ly thats what sony believes.) Not to cry and bitch about OtherOS feature. but hey, if they took away something I liked on the ps3, i'd be bitching too.

All i gotta say is, I hope it doesn't ruin the market for ps3 games and ps3 in general. Yah, you can shove all that shit in my face about how 360 and wii and psp aren't all that affected, but when you think about it, Alot of people already hate ps3 or hate developing for it because its "hard". yes, more games are coming out, but, if the wrong people start pirating the shit out of the system, it may actually hurt it rather then help it.

-2 # RE: hmm.. — 0genmu0 2010-04-08 04:59

You're comment is pretty much flame bait on this forum.... no use on talking sense to the majority of users here. Wait till there's progress and soon enough, it's going to be crying for an ISO loader which EVERYONE is just dying to have. And don't be BS'in about homebrew on it... No one in there right mind bought this damn system for them to play some pixelated Atari or SNES game.

# uh — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:49

I bought it to play games; GAMES.
by the way, you ever heard of the specifically Emulator-Oriented OtherOS install? PROBABLY not.. don't you have a ds or something you can keep your small mind occupied with?

+1 # ehh — Guest 2010-04-08 05:01

I dont think there will be any pirating of *new* games. I wish I could see into the future to see how this CFW ends up. I already did the official update tho so I guess it doesnt matter anyway, but if this would enable a way to run a good psx emulator then I couldve just used the PS3 for psx games and updated my PSP3K to OFW so I could play all the new PSP games.

Or, of course, a new PSP CFW could just come out. And yes I buy my games.

# RE: ehh — Guest 2010-04-10 12:28

Are you fucking retarded or something all PS3 play PSX games why would you need a EMU?

# RE: RE: ehh — Guest 2010-04-21 00:52

i'm guessing he wants to play psx games that haven't been released to the psn

# RE: RE: RE: ehh — Guest 2010-04-23 01:26

Well if you have the Originial Copy just put the fucker into the PS3, it'll swallow it!

-2 # ?!?!?! — Ricochet__ 2010-04-08 10:42

what makes you think taking a feature that was part of the gimmick to get the ps3 sold going to stop piracy?
i download every single day
put them on a flash drive
insert into my ps3 vis usb slot
and watch the shit
as far as games, i have no use for old games such as ps1 or ps2 games
because i have a ps3 and i wanna play ps3 games
personaLLy ps1 and ps2 games look kinda shitty after playin the ps3 games and seein the graphics,if i wanna play ps1 or 2 games ill get them off psn or

yea ima say it
ill download them

# Yeah — Kaden 2010-04-09 04:53

I know its flame bait, and i think its funny really. I agree with Ricochet though, I bought my ps3 to play ps3 games on it, Not ps2/ps1 games. I got my ps2 and ps1 for that, but after playing ps3 games for such a long time they do (as it should) look like garbage.

Aside from that, I have to say to ricochet that I don't think taking it out will stop piracy, i was merely stating i think its funny how people whine about it being gone. I do my fair share of downloading, but I don't do games (pc) anymore. I agree with the general populace in the fact that, yes, I would LOVE to customize the shit out of my ps3, but I'm not gonna risk the chance of CFW on the system just to do it. I can customize the pc all i want and im okay with that.

# RE: hmm.. — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:46

Quoting Kaden:

if they took away something I liked on the ps3, i'd be bitching too.

The most hipocritical thing I've read all day.

# patience — Guest 2010-04-08 07:34

patience is a virtue and with that in mind it is really a good virtue to have

# Hmmm. — Guest 2010-04-08 09:19

Why do I get the feeling that the pup file only lets you run linux if it was already installed. But it won't install it on new ones. I'll be more impressed if he shows a video letting you install OtherOS then just running it.

-1 # RE: Hmmm. — MangoScango 2010-04-08 16:01

Nope, he said this exploit may lead to OtherOS in slims, which don't have it. Therefore, It must fully enable it

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 19:45

Isn't it Geohotz?

-1 # Rubbish 2 — Power_Surge 2010-04-08 20:31

Mister Common Sense - even if you didn't pirate any games, plenty of other cfw users did.

lazyboi - once the exploit freely available someone (not necessary GEOhot) WILL release iso enabler.

Her0Zer0 - if your PS3 is FAR more powerful than your computer it is YOUR problem. UPGRADE!

Ricochet__ - you paid for console, not for the options.

And to everyone - work on your spelling...

+2 # RE: Rubbish 2 — MangoScango 2010-04-08 23:21

Not everyone has enough cash to throw around for a fucking 3.2 ghz processor dude.

-1 # RE: RE: Rubbish 2 — Guest 2010-04-08 23:42

3.2ghz? What is this, 2004?

As far as "enough cash"? Please, a new mobo and a quadcore processor are cheaper than the original price of a PS3 if you know where to shop. Quit being lazy and get a job.

+2 # RE: RE: RE: Rubbish 2 — MangoScango 2010-04-09 12:25

Who says I don't have one?

The fact is, there aren't a whole lot of people who can just build there own system.

If your buying a new computer with that kind of power, It's not gonna be < $600

# word to that — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:55

don't forget mango, most of these dweebs seem to know everything about us, from our habits to intentions

# Lol — Kaden 2010-04-09 04:54

Quoting Power_Surge:

Mister Common Sense - even if you didn't pirate any games, plenty of other cfw users did.

lazyboi - once the exploit freely available someone (not necessary GEOhot) WILL release iso enabler.

Her0Zer0 - if your PS3 is FAR more powerful than your computer it is YOUR problem. UPGRADE!

Ricochet__ - you paid for console, not for the options.

And to everyone - work on your spelling...

My spelling is fine. xD

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-08 23:05

do you have a paypal to support the cause

# RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-09 02:20

Yes, While you are correct, That someone that is not necessary GEOhot may release an ISO enabler, I doubt this will happen anytime soon. For the simple fact that it's been 4 years since the PlayStation 3 initial release, And GEOhot gave the world his contributions to the PS3 a Few Months ago, the only person to show any sign of Success is GEOhot. Now I don't doubt that when this happens there won't be pirating, but not all of us will. Personally I Refused to update when 2.1 was released because of the removal of Install OS. Hell I don't care if We never have an ISO runner, so long as features that I paid for, that excited me when I Purchased my Phat ps3 in 2006 don't get removed, I'm cool.

Not everyone can upgrade there PC's I have the money to Upgrade my PC's and i do, but the PS3 is a fun toy Because i can use it as a PC and a gaming machine.

I paid for the console, yes but I paid for the options as well. Not everyone purchased there PS3 as just a gaming machine, Mr. Arrogant

Work on our spelling? You say...

Work on NOT being... Open your mind to the other side of things friend

# yeah boii — leetsoup 2010-04-09 14:58

next thing you know, a Sony rep will be knockin at your door with a soldering iron in his hand demanding that he remove your media expansion bay and a couple of those usb ports lol
Quoting lazyboi:

Open your mind to the other side of things friend

WORD

-1 # RE: Watch: Geohot shows Other OS feature on PS3 FW 3.21 — Guest 2010-04-09 03:44

i wish this guy would leave the PS3 alone hes ruining one of the best consoles ever made

+1 # Thank You GeoHot — PimpFriedRice 2010-04-09 13:12

First, thanks again for the jailbreak on my iPhone and thanks again for making my ps3 complete once again. I'll be giving another donation on your paypal.

# i hear ya — leetsoup 2010-04-09 15:00

in retrospect to the supposed ISO threat, free phone calls were never implemented post jailbreaking were they.. GeoHotz has good intentions

# Yes, I am Pirate — Guest 2010-04-10 20:08

Yes, I am Pirate.

My first memories of pirating were of being with my dad when he bought a box of 50 double side 5 1/4" floppies for our C64, for 40 pounds.
There were about 6 to 10 games per floppy.

The same with our C128, then the Atari ST, and our first 386.

With consoles, we got the magic carts brought in from china for the Master System, NES, Game Gear, SNES, N64.

I loved those carts which had 1000+ games (although they would only probably have 50 to 100 unique games)

Then, I did the same with my XBOX, and XBOX360. These consoles were the reason I got unlimited internet access. 25 euro a month for an unlimited download-16MBit connection. I averaged about 2 to 3 games a night.

Then as soon as I heard about people looking into cracking the PS3, I bought it.

Now, to get back on topic.

I havent updated my PS3. I use otherOS running reddog and ubuntu (Well... trying to get ubuntu running properly still

)

I just have one thing to say to Sony.

You guys arent seeing another penny from me.

I have roughly 25 friends who own PS3's and all of them have on average 4 or 5 unique games, the rest of us dont have.

We have all read up on articles to dump our games to external HDD's using otherOS features, and we will be sharing these games between us.

An we've also started downloading the few games already available online.

We all disconnected our consoles before the update even went live, so there isnt even a chance of having "dormant code" in our systems that will suddenly install itself automatically if a certain amount of time passes.

Go GEOHOT. Fly like the wind, man. Liberate us all.

# Big yaaaawwwwnnnn — Guest 2010-04-13 05:13

oh hi, geohot made a custom firmware which does.... nothing? great news for everyone.

# Check out his blog, he ditched us — Guest 2010-04-25 01:51

Check it out, Geohot ditched the PS3 Cfw, check out his comments on his blog.

http://geohotps3.blogspot.com/2010/04/otheros-supported-on-321oo.html

like go waay down, some people just like to take up room -_-

# fuck it — underraps 2010-06-02 02:02

ps3 is awesome but everyone at sony are pieces of shit! (trust me on this) geohot is talked about way more at sony than he knows. he has a massive company of some of the smartest people i know essentially running scared. they cant understand how one person could penetrate the ps3. they may give me a paycheck but i support geohot to the fullest. its sad to say the only part of the ps3 design i was a part of is the shell. but anyways keep up the good work geohot!

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