How To Turn Your Original PS3 Into An Entertainment Computer
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Update to the present Hub!
Thanks to Sony's schizophrenic behavior lately this hub is currently void because Sony is different their mind about allowing these changes. Additionally, this hub only creates original PS3's and isn't tested about the newer models. Even if you were to reach your goals in this hack you'll not be allowed to access the Play Station Network caused by Sony's new policy.
I debated deleting this hub since it is no longer valid, but I felt the knowledge generally useful and I just didn't desire to delete this should Sony changes its mind (Hey! It happens!). Either way, I wish to clarify that it hub isn't current information.
So why doesn't have any one utilized becoming a computer yet?
PS3 Mod
How to Turn Your Playstation 3 into an Entertainment PC
Sony’s Playstation3 is a pc powerhouse. Its Cell processor was created specifically to compute the incredible numbers of calculations per second that intense gaming requires. So why doesn't have a one utilized it a computer yet? For one thing, it’s apparently illegal running Windows or OSX (the Mac os) about the PS3. But the free alternative Operating System, Linux, could be run, not just legally, but additionally without voiding your warranty and the consoles functionality like a dedicated gaming machine. So if you would like to turn your PS3 in a one stop gaming/home theater pc, listed below are the steps to make it happen.
Please observe that these instructions are meant to make this process as inexpensive as is possible without undermining quality!
Step One: Components
If you want on upgrading your PS3 for computer functionality, you’ll require a few items. These include…
1) A PS3
2) A copy of Yellow Dog Linux or Ubuntu Linux with kboot (see following step )
3) A larger hard disk (to be expanded storage to carry more movies/music) [We recommend anything bigger 80 Gigs. 150 + is better]
4) A small Phillips head screwdriver (for anyone who is upgrading the harddrive)
5) A USB keyboard and mouse
Step Two: Download and Prepare Linux
Now which you have your materials, you’ll require a copy on the Operating System that you are going to put in. You can use any version of Linux you would like, nevertheless the best one open to replace and mimic windows is Yellow Dog (throughout Ubuntu will work in a pinch). Yellow dog sells PS3's with their os preinstalled, but performing it yourself is better of you desire a bigger hard disk. Here is instructions to set up Yellow Dog on the PS3. You can also download a replica of Ubuntu pre-coded with kboot, and you will have to hunt for it for the web (Yellow Dog is mandatory!). Kboot is usually a special tool which enables installing Ubuntu on your PS3 easier, so it’s the best thing to have.
The file you download is really a .iso disc image, therefore you’ll must burn it using your favorite burning tool onto a disc to help you place it to your system. We recommend IMG Burn which is usually found at : http://www.imgburn.com/ at no cost.
To accomplish this, insert a USB flash drive or portable harddrive into one on the PS3’s USB ports.
Step Three: Prepare PS3
BACK UP YOUR SAVED GAMES! I cannot stress this enough. If you are doing not desire to lose your progress in your complete games, you MUST backup your saved games. To try this, insert a USB flash drive or portable hard disk drive into one on the PS3’s USB ports. Then go in to the “System Settings” menu and click on “Backup Utility.” Follow the prompts to back your saved games. PLEASE NOTE: This will NOT backup your music, video, etc. This will ONLY backup your saved games.
Step Four: Swap Hard-Drives
If you've opted to update your hard-drive for something bigger the PS3’s stock 40/60/80GB harddrive, continue reading. If not, please skip to the next thing “Step Five: Install Ubuntu.” To upgrade your hard disk drive you will need the Phillips screwdriver and harddrive mentioned inside the “components” section. You will require a 2.5in laptop harddrive for this purpose.
To swap hard disks:
1) Unplug your PS3 and input devices.
2) Find a flat, clear surface, preferably a table top or workbench, as well as set your PS3 about it. Make sure you happen to be grounded before caring for your PS3. In order to try this, simply touch any conductive metal surface, or in case you are really extreme about grounding, find your houses main ground line and touch it. This way you never damage your PS3 with electrostatic discharge. If you've got one available, you may would like to use an anti-static wristband, however, these are rarely found within the house.
3) Unscrew misused screw around the side from the PS3.
4) Removing the plastic cover and pull out the tough-drive tray. Swap the difficult-drives as shown within the pictures, by taking out the remaining screws and replacing the original harddrive with your a different one.
5) Screw the newest drive in to the tray again, slot it back to the PS3 and after that replace the top's and place the ultimate screw in.
6) Plug your PS3 last and turn it on. The PS3 will auto-format the new hard disk drive.
Step Five: Install the Operating SystemThis would be the hardest part in the entire process, but as you will see, it's very simple. To begin with, be sure to have a PS3 controller plugged in, then turn it on. Select “system settings” then “format utility” in the PS3 system menu. Choose “custom” and allot 10GB towards the “other os.” Select “quick format” and reboot only when it's done. Once the partition is done, the OS may be loaded in the Ubuntu disc. Insert the disc and select “install other os” within the “settings” menu. This installs kboot, that allows the PS3 to setup Ubuntu.
After installing kboot, you will must go back in to the PS3 system menu and designate “other os” in the “default os” section. If you don’t do that, you simply won't be able to load Ubuntu. Reboot the PS3 and plug inside a USB keyboard and mouse in place from the PS3 controller. The console will boot while using the disc you might have burned, and may install Ubuntu. Expect it to adopt anywhere from half an hour, to a hour and thirty minutes.
Step Six: Switching To Game Function
In order to have the PS3 to its original mode, you will need to restart the console. At the start (boot) prompt, key in “boot-os-game” without quotes to return towards the PS3 functionality.
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This is awesome lol
You can attempt to load Windows, but comparability will probably be an issue seeing as there are no Windows drivers for that PS3. The beauty of Yellow Dog Linux would it be is free and it was made for the PS3.
Curles2000
9 in years past from Ilford,Essex,Uk.
Hi Iam wanting to get secondhand ps3 soon are you aware if windows will upload .cheers great hub .
AUTHORBrian Middleton
9 in years past from Southern Utah
Andy, I see you might be not registered with Hubpages, so I'm not sure you're going to get this, in case you do, please tell us how it truly does work out to suit your needs. I have succeeded in doing so a couple times myself, but I desire to know how your experience is. Also, I am always researching to improve, when you wish, make suggestions with regards to how I may make the instructions easier etc... Thanks!
andy
most from the websites i've got visited while attempting to change my ps3 haven't specified the kboot. i will be trying that now hopefully it truly does work. i thought this was a very informative website!
Joyce_the_VA
9 years back from Michigan
