What happens when you chip your PS3?

Installing a special chip into the PS3 will alter the operating system so that programs and games designed by other PS3 gamers can be used on the console. This installation, or “chipping” is not illegal to do to your own PS3, although installing the chip will void Sony’s warranty.

What is a jailbroken PS3 do?

Jailbreaking your PS3 allows you to store and play homebrew games and applications on the device that would otherwise be unable to operate. This also allows you to store digital backups of the games you own on either the internal hard drive or on an external USB hard drive.

Are there any problems with the PS3 console?

Although, it is a very complex and advanced machine, most problems can be fixed at home. All PS3 lovers have, at one point or the other, noticed some technical glitches in their consoles. Like every other technical device, PS3, too, is susceptible to snags and breakdown.

What should I do if my PS3 disc is not read?

What you need to do is clean the lens. Now, you can either send the console over to Sony, or you can attempt to do this yourself. Prior to that, unplug all cables and then reconnect them. Also, remove your hard drive and then replace it back inside. If the disc is still not getting read, the lens needs to be cleaned.

Why do I have dust on my PS3 lens?

This is one of the most common issues that you will come across. In most likelihood, the cause of this problem is the settlement of dust on your PS3 lens. What you need to do is clean the lens. Now, you can either send the console over to Sony, or you can attempt to do this yourself. Prior to that, unplug all cables and then reconnect them.

Why is my PS3 hard drive not working?

It is widely believed that RLOD is also caused due to overheating, but, it can also be a case of an aging hard drive. On an average, your hard drive ought to last for a maximum of five years, however, if it is premature in your case, it is recommended to get an expert to have a look at your console.

How powerful is the PS3?

The PS3 has a main 3.2GHz single-core CPU with a collection of companion cores. Plus it comes with a 550MHz GPU and 256MB of DDR3 RAM. That clock speed might sound rather high, but the PS4 processor is easily the better and more powerful of the two.

Why is PS3 so powerful?

The reason the PS3 was so powerful compared to previous hardware was that it used what’s called Cell Processing instead of traditional x86, resulting in a huge leap in graphical horsepower.