Best CFW PS3 to choose ?

[MockyLock]

Hello here,
I didn't play the PS3 in its time, and now i want to pick a CFW one and start to explore its game library.
And so began the hunt...many models, many different hack available.
Could you advise me what's the best choice ?
Thank you in advance !

 

[k7ra]

Hello here,
I didn't play the PS3 in its time, and now i want to pick a CFW one and start to explore its game library.
And so began the hunt...many models, many different hack available.
Could you advise me what's the best choice ?
Thank you in advance !

On reddit ppl recommended last Evilnat cfw

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[ray_ray696]

first of all make sure your ps3 is jailbreakable....i'm on 4.86 rebug and it works fine for me, all i do is play games and once in a while check the temps but i am thinking of updating

 

[SylverReZ]

Currently, only the 4.91 CFW is available. Sony just released another one of their pointless firmware updates which does nothing than to update the encryption keys for Blu-ray. Not 100% certain whether this affects CFW, but we'll have to see. Maybe somebody could test that out for us.

I'd highly recommend you go for Evilnat CFW. Just don't follow Reddit's advice as you can screw things up.

 

[Moseii]

Hello here,
I didn't play the PS3 in its time, and now i want to pick a CFW one and start to explore its game library.
And so began the hunt...many models, many different hack available.
Could you advise me what's the best choice ?
Thank you in advance !

i recommend you wait for Evilant 4.92!! sony just released a new system software update, so you would have to wait for a bit if you want to be on the latest version, good luck!

 

[Blythe93]

And so began the hunt...many models, many different hack available.
Could you advise me what's the best choice ?

ConsoleMods have a detailed guide on which model to buy based on what you want to do with it: https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS3:Buying_Guide
In short, you can install PS3 HEN on all PS3 models, while PS3 CFW is available only up to Slim CECH-25XX (i.e. some Slim and all Super Slim models aren't supported). Here's the comparison between CFW and HEN: https://www.psx-place.com/threads/ps3-cfw-vs-ps3hen-comparing-ps3-exploits.38774/

Here's another table where you can see differences between various models: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/SKU_Models#Datecode_/_Manufacturing_Date

I personally have PS3 Slim CECH-25XX model which is the latest one to receive CFW if you're lucky enough to have a unit which datecode is listed here as supported. I've picked this one because I like the matte finish and the esthetics of the PS3 Slim the most and it's the latest one to receive a CFW.

If you want PS2 backwards compatibility, original PS3 CECHAxx is the one to buy (PS3 CFW and HEN supported).
If you want the newest PS3 available, latest PS3 Super Slim is the one to buy (only PS3 HEN supported).

 

[lwiz]

If you have money to throw around, then buying CECHA model, modded with 40nm RSX and replaced tokins by competent modder/reseller would be the ultimate option.

If you want to collect trophies, connnect to PSN etc. then updating to the latest Evilnat, once available is the "safest" option. Running CFW always has its risks, so if you have invested in digital PS4/PS5 games and other content you should keep that in mind. Some games when played over the network are quite competent on sniffing out cheats and CFW use.

Do I need DEX? If you are even asking, then the answer is no.

Personally I use local only account for all the "gray area" things and then do the gaming on the main account after disabling CFW. Not the most elegant option, but rather be safe than sorry.

As the jailbreak itself, short and sweet instructions for the literate can be found here.

//EDIT In any case, Nat's CFW's are the best option these days due continued development, support and features. Rebug etc. are more or less relics of the past.

 

[SylverReZ]

 

[Moseii]

finally!!! been waiting to play MW2

 

[MockyLock]

Hello,
thank you for your help.
I think I'll go for a HEN so.
Now to find a good shape one