http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/ Engadget Comments for Geohot brings back other OS support with PS3 3.21OO custom firmware http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/then...why comment!?]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
you the man Geo... even if i don't use this feature glad you helped those that did and do use it..]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
the weird thing is... i never used the other OS feature and would've updated my ps3 and forgotten about it... but i haven't turned it on in a few weeks... and since the prospect of having custom firmware intrigues me i just might go through with this]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/+1.. I am thinking the exact same thing.]]>Apr 7th 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/the battle for CFW begins]]>Apr 7th 2010 7:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
Please change the pic of Controller with yellow dog linux it kinda sucks!!
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Holy Crap!

By the short glance at the hard drive size....did GeoHot do this to a 120GB Slim?]]>Apr 8th 2010 8:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 8th 2010 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
the words wii and ps3 should never be used in the same sentence, it's just a disgrace to the ps3.]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/once you give them $99 a year, sure]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
I wasn't talking about ease of getting homebrew to run, but the type of creativity that homebrew on the system allows. Xbox 360 hasn't made any major advancements since PS2, except for online service and better graphical power, which is going to be harder for the more independent homebrew developers to take advantage of.
The stuff you get from Wii homebrew actually has been exploring the use of the motion controls and the IR camera, sometimes even better than what professional games have managed. PS3 already has motion controls, as well as that upcoming wand that's supposed to compete with the Wii remote.
Sure, Xbox360 is coming out with Natal, but there aren't any buttons, so it's basically the same problem you have with games for the iphone.]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
You might want to check out the 360 homebrew scene again. It's blown up since the JTAG hack, and is coming along. It's still young bit it will be robust.]]>Apr 7th 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
What Wii homebrew games are you referring to? I haven't been able to find any decent homebrew games that weren't a port like Quake or ripoff of another game/franchise like Super Mario Wars.]]>Apr 7th 2010 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/I don't know what Grey's Homebrew usage is, but I am a big fan of using it for playing imported games, as well as for using random hacks such as the mods for Super Smash Bros Brawl. I never really used it for Homebrew games.

Having homebrew for PS3 (or for any console for that matter) is a bit of a mixed bag because it really depends on what the homebrewers come up with. I, for one, am happy with what Homebrewers did for Wii (except for the piracy issue, of course), and I'm kinda interested what they can come up with on the PS3.]]>Apr 7th 2010 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
And just what the hell is wrong with Wii Tennis!?]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 4:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/No, you see, (s)he called playsation, not Sony. playsation said that it was an April Fools joke, because they don't know what they're talking about. HAHAHAHA!]]>Apr 8th 2010 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 12th 2010 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/

New slogan? I think so. ]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Thank you for rooting for us]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
I'm not. If he could mind his own bloody business, there wouldn't BE a need for custom firmware.

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ya PS3 removes install OS option just to punish him. do you know how dumb you sound? this guy is trying to keep the PS3 owners happy when the company fails to do so.]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
He tried to unlock the system completely, which would have led to piracy. Sony STILL isn't making money on the hardware, which means they need software sales. If people stop buying software, the PlayStation division loses even more money.

Is basic business THAT hard to understand? This is GeoHot's fault IN THE FIRST PLACE. ]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
He tried to unlock the system completely, which would have led to piracy. Sony STILL isn't making money on the hardware, which means they need software sales. If people stop buying software, the PlayStation division loses even more money.

Is basic business THAT hard to understand? This is GeoHot's fault IN THE FIRST PLACE.

100% True

Sony is reacting to what this guy is up too, anyone who doubts that one hacker can have a huge impact should look up Dark Alex.
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moron.]]>Apr 7th 2010 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
Now I do agree that the removal of the other OS is squarely aimed at software sales. Maybe not so much for just in the US, but the ability to have a basic computer and game console for $299.99 is pretty appealing worldwide. And maybe because people around the world are using them more as PC's and less like game consoles its hurting Sony's bottom line. So Sony yanks that feature of from under people in the name of platform security. I think if people were using a PS3 as a PC primarily, these actions would only encourage people to pirate games now, because their primary purpose for using the product has been taken away by Sony. As for those that were pirating games already, a software update or 20 isn't going to stop those determined to pirate. It's only going to marginally slow them down and piss off your legal customers in the process.

I personally have never bought a PS3 and have had a PS3 for the better part of 2 years. This is not because I am pirating games, its because I don't play games at all on my PS3. I bought one when blu-ray players were still pretty expensive and plagued with compatibility problems. The PS3 was the best blu-ray player at the time. I picked up a 40GB bundle with an HDMI cable, Official Sony Blue-tooth remote, one of the Spiderman movies, 6 weeks of free rentals, and some Transformer game. All for a little more than the cost of the PS3 on sale from Blockbuster. I tried a few games out as rentals, given I had weeks of them from free. Never found anything exclusive to the PS3 that was worth owning so I never bought any games. I have a PC, 360, Wii, and PS3. I have a few Wii games, but mainly play 360 and PC. My PS3 is my only blu-ray player and it also does a decent job of netflix streaming...with that damn disc in it.

Long story short, would I buy a PS3 right now as only a stand alone blu-ray player, no. There are cheaper and just as good alternatives now. On the same note I wouldn't own a PS3 had I not bought one as a blu-ray player a while back.]]>Apr 7th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/>Really, you are going to say that one persons actions single handily opened the flood gates for piracy on the PS3?

I'm not agreeing with Blight, but in response to your question, YES. That is generally how piracy works. Now, geohot in particular doesn't seem the piratey type, but it only takes a handful of people to break the codes, then every pirate can copy the games.]]>Apr 7th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/They have only themselves to blame, for being able to install system updates that are easy to sign. Even with the xbox 360 progress, it has no sign of being so easy for everyone to install illegit updates.
Sony went into ps3 so cocky and now they are learning. Crash and burn]]>Apr 7th 2010 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
@Grey Acumen +1, I'm currently in doubt whether I want a PS3, waiting to see how this story develops]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
Honestly, though - GeoHot makes me proud to be a Rochesterian, and an RIT Alum. Good job, brother.]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/Apr 7th 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/
Sony didn't start anything. This little kiddie did by sticking his nose where it didn't belong and exploiting the system. It was common sense for Sony to pull the feature since it was being abused. ]]>Apr 7th 2010 2:48PM