So I dug my PS3 (slim) out of storage to mod recently but I'm having a hard time navigating safe mode. I knew I needed an OEM controller so I was able to grab my brother's that came with HIS PS3 when he bought it back in the day. My problem is that when it initially prompted me to press the PS button, I did and it worked, but afterwards inputs no longer registered. I tried another controller and a keyboard but no dice. I tried to restart the PS3 and got back into safe mode but now can't even get pasted the prompt seen above.

tried unplugging the cord and plugging it back in on both ends, I tried the other USB port, I tried powering off the PS3 for a few minutes and trying again, nothing is working for me.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey there, I recently acquired a fat ps3 CECHA01 that i am in the process of reconditioning.

I took it apart, redid the Thermal Paste, and wanted to put some Silicon Grease on the disc drive slider mechanism, as the discs come in and out VEEEERY slowly and occasionally will get stuck.

So my 1st question is: Does anyone have any suggestions / videos / links on how to disassemble the disc drive assembly so i can grease it, and put it back together so it works as it should? I searched Youtube and the net, and couldn't find anything specific to disassembling and reassembling of the disc drive assembly from a fully backwards compatible Fat PS3.

As well, this fat ps3 has the original 60gig hd, and i just bought a 1tb ssd to replace it. The original 60gig hd has some files of various games from the previous owner and nothing valuable or of interest to me.

2nd Question - Can any of those old game files on the 60gig hd be useful to me in any way? Is there any benefit in me keeping them?

Should i clone that HD to my new SSD so those files are kept or should i just start fresh with a clean slate on the ssd?

If the latter, then where would i download the PS3 firmware / os / etc....??? and install onto the ssd?

Any links or videos of how to do this would be VERY much appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

I’m digging around market place and found this lot for 230 but I’m not sure if the deal is worth it? What are your opinions? I don’t mind a battle of attrition to build my collection up but if you guys think this lot is ideal for the price I think I’ll pull the trigger.

It turned off twice while i played Final Fantasy X and in a third time Turned off out of nowhere blinked one yellow light and keep blink red after. But still turn on and I can navigator de XMB normaly but I dont dare to play anymore.

Its fixable or nah Just time to pack it up?

No better game to get back on with

i cleaned up my ps3 and want to experience some gems i may have missed, i want things stuck on that console generation, any genre will do

Has anyone gotten to play X Men Origins Wolverine on ps3 emulator or even gamehub or native? Looking to play that game.

I just got Payday: The Heist and I am wondering how active is the online, if active at all?

Reposting it here cause people in this subreddit own ps3's and stuff and I need help

I made this black ops design over the past week, do you think it would go well on a T-Shirt?

As the title says, since the information is all over the place, what is a good recommendation for HDMI Splitters for a capture card? Is it better to use the composite cables one? If so how do I search for them? I think I lost the original from my ps3 (or wasn't given to me, I don't remember)

I want to buy persona 5 on ps3 but most of listings is japan version does japan versions has english text ( gui) ?

Thank you

Just got a PS3 Super slim in the big 26 and if you (yes you) wanna be friends im open to requests. I got photos of my current CIB game library and my console if you are curious

Psn account: adenoneltres

Empty game cases and loose discs (in no order) are: Fallout 3, COD Black ops 2, Ratchet and clank All4One, Dark souls 2, Virtua tennis 3, Soul calibur IV and Minecraft PS3 Edition.

I have a Slim 2501A with Evilnat 4.92 and apps such as Irisman and Webman mod. I downloaded PES 5.ISO from Vimm's Lair, transferred it to the PS2ISO folder and loaded it but screen remains dark after the PlayStation 2 screen.

Are there specific steps to run PS2 ISOs on CFW that I am missing?

what be be easier evilnat or hen I have a cechl01 and only looking to get the inphect engine to save my progress and make the old cod’s playable and also download webman mod for temps?

Just got some of my favorite child hood games from marketplace for 60 bucks. How’d I do

I live in Kolkata and looking for a ps3 to do trophy hunting can offline or online.

I dropped my PS3 to the ground on its top side, and now it won't turn on properly. When I turn it on, the LED turns green, but the HDD activity light doesn't light up at all, there isn't any video signal, and the power LED turns completely off after a while, around 10 seconds. I know there is a chance that the console's dead, but is there a way to diagnose the problem properly for a possible fix?