Build The Ultimate PS3 For Your Gaming Setup!

[@JordynX096]

Hey, just wanted to make a correction. You CAN play ps1 games off a usb. You just have to put them in a folder called PSXISO. You can also rip the ps1 disc using multiman with create iso. This is actually better as some games have multiple bin tracks and if not properly merged the game wont play properly.

[@davidgill7412]

Absolutely correct. You got to admit though, that even with that one little omission this was a awesome video.

[@drac6838]

Do they play as well compared to HDD?

[@davidgill7412]

@@drac6838 yes. USB 2.0 speeds are quite sufficient for the PS1, PSP, and PS3 ISO'S. Very little difference at all between having them internal or external.

[@kmieciu4ever]

@@davidgill7412 USB 2.0 is still at least twice as fast than the Blueray drive.

[@EH10437]

Can any one tell me how play ps2 game in usb

[@stephenking5370]

never stop making videos! my setup owes a huge thank you to you

[@davidgill7412]

@@blainelocklair We're all grateful for what you do. Never stop my friend and keep spreading the retro gaming around.

[@davidgill7412]

@Corey Masters Fortunately, the latest version of EvilNat CFW prohibits PSN access by default. You can disable custom firmware temporarily via button combination and safely go on PSN. Simply hold R2 and Triangle and you'll hear a trophy unlock sound with a message saying CFW syscalls disabled and History deleted. You can now safely log in to PSN, but you won't be able to use any custom firmware till you shut off your system or restart it. Yes, Sony could ban you if you didn't do this step but luckily it prevents you on default.

[@PaJamaican]

Feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life, faithfully upvoting every BL video, in suspense of this moment. Finally, the ultimate PS3 in my sub box…

[@davidgill7412]

Blaine, I noticed you made the same mistake again. You can run PS1 games from USB by putting the bin/cue in the PSXISO folder on the root of your USB drive. If you make your file system like this: PSXISO PS2ISO PSPISO PS3ISO GAMES (for games in folder format) All your games will show up. PS3 games in the games category and PS1, PSP, PS2 in the retro category. Also you don't need to restart to get rid of the disc data, just hit refresh games list. You can also rip PS1 discs using Multiman on PS3.

[@iBoujin]

I prefer to use the PSX ports that were on the PS store cause the file size is smaller and they are officially supported. Whatever isn't ported, I resort to putting in the PSXISO folder.

[@RastaJediX]

@@iBoujin some games look different. It seems SoTN looks better as a PS1 ISO than the PSN version.

[@shawnroddick7523]

So question....having it that way do the ps2 games still have to install to internal drive or will they work off the external?

[@davidgill7412]

@@shawnroddick7523 they still have to be installed, except if you have a backwards compatible model.

[@showgamez5257]

so ps2 games work if u install them using the create iso??? @@davidgill7412

[@echowolfgamer1001]

This looks amazing ...I wouldn't dare to even try something like this. Whoever wins this is going to happy for sure. Love your content ☺️

[@797manky]

nah trust me man i thought the same but its really easy and the chances of failing/bricking are so low theres no reason not to tbh man, just make sure your main psn account isnt on the console so it doesnt get banned

[@shawnroddick7523]

It's gotten alot easier and with these tutorials you can follow step by step mr. Mario is one of the best tutorials

[@VitalDEX]

@@797manky Sony gives so little of a shot about PS3 the only way ur getting banned is if you leave syscalls enabled AND open rebug toolbox while online.

[@ajithcrsmes5155]

My PS3 ,with cfw ,PS3,PS2,PS1 ,SNES ,nes ,gba games ..my beast 🤘😁

[@joshuadetering9226]

Just waiting for a N64 emulator and dreamcast. Then my project will be complete

[@ajithcrsmes5155]

@@joshuadetering9226 🤘

[@davidgill7412]

@@joshuadetering9226 might get your wish in the near future.☺️

[@joshuadetering9226]

@@davidgill7412 we all hoping for that 🤞😁

[@fatfuckingseal3934]

I love your videos so much, thanks! many tutorials often skip over small details, which greatly annoys people like me who aren't super tech-savvy but looking to get into jailbreaking etc, but I never see these issues with your videos! they're also nice background noise for when I'm drawing/animating even if I don't own the devices/don't want to modify them. I'm adopting you as my dad now because you're cool >:)

[@Cal.F]

Is that a Ken Ashcorp profile picture??

[@fatfuckingseal3934]

@@Cal.F yes! love his music and his mascot is hella adorable

[@JBKShadow09]

7:23 Start from here for those who don't wish to install or have already installed an SSD or HDD :)

[@RuinedFox]

Ps3 is lowkey underrated and hard to find now around my area and expensive too but great video and thank you for the 3ds homebrew guide

[@AsusEpoxy]

i actually found 1 white working set in the trash complete with 1 controller not too long ago.

[@crispbrent]

Hey thank you for all of the content you produce. Your videos rekindled my love for the PS3.

[@rebug5614]

Brilliant that Blaine 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Don't forget in Retroarch to switch the 'X' & 'O' buttons in the settings as 'O' is 'SELECT' as default. You can also use 'LEFT' & 'RIGHT' on the directional pad to navigate forward & backwards in Multiman 👍🏻

[@rayojordan2838]

@REBUG we need a 4.88 CFW REBUG🤗🙌🙏 WISHFUL THINKING HERE🙏

[@maman89]

Note to people who want to this, you will need the DS3 for the setup. Tried connecting a DS4 and a fight stick with home button but no dice. All the original controller died sitting around close to a decade.

[@bboy232]

This is pretty much my problem.

[@jetski8839]

Would a DS4 connected to a adapter work?

[@JohnSmith-po2kl]

Ever since my Personal ps3 died I have been waiting for someone to come along and show how to make the ultimate custom build in analogue pocket style

[@penniesnnickels]

took me 10 years to get my new 1tb hard drive to work on my ps3 >.< reformatted it twice and dl the firmware multiple times and eventually it started the ps3 format and update! thank you for the guide!

[@stefan91891]

I keep getting a read error when trying to create an ISO from a PS2 disk.

[@KoealBraxtonPhotography]

Has anyone run into the issue where the USB you use, the playstation says "No applicable update data was found"? I formatted the drive, used the right USB port..etc

[@prestontingley8914]

Once you have your system fully set up and all media internal stored and launchable, is internet connection required to launch/play anything stored or can the system be disconnected? Also, the fact multiman can make your later ps3 read/recognize ps2 games and make iso's is bonkers. Thanks deeply for this video man.

[@StewHeisenberg]

You can play offline, no internet required

[@dinogreaver8270]

FINALLY after 6 years of slumber i dug out my ps3 and its now my favorite console again lol..

[@loganathanvijay5391]

Valuable tutorials, keep going. I always watch your tutorials and try that hoping that one day I will be the professional like you.

[@Solid--Snake]

you're a legend dude, never stop doing this

[@BMR86]

3 years ago I installed a new HDD to my PS3 Slim, I had it soft modded with PS3HEN for the same amount of years, had a almost 500 gb worth of games there, all jailbroken, it worked great, then a few days ago this HDD died completely! I tried recovering the system a couple of times until the console said it didn't recognize it anymore, well then I got a 1tb SSD this time around, because another benefit of an SSD is that it doesn't have moving parts like a HDD and I feel like that makes the drive last longer, I truly hope this SSD that I just installed lasts longer and works better, it felt like my PS3 ALWAYS struggled with a HDD, you could hear the disk spinning in what seemed like an erratic way, anyway, I already installed 4.90, tomorrow I'll continue this tutorial to see if I can get back to CFW or PS3HEN, I'm convinced my PS3 slim might actually be compatible for CFW.... let's hope so! I love your videos Blaine! awesome work!

[@allenbaker_music]

I see that WD SSD has an option of "New Generation" or "Old Generation." Does it matter which?

[@Jaroartx]

Great video tutorial, Blaine on the spot, is incredible how much you can do with a CFW PS3, specially for videogame preservation, looking forward for the other videos on the channel first one lucks 👍👍👍

[@Xfade81]

Do you need a CFW Ps3 for game preservation though?

[@sabianwarner5316]

@@Xfade81 I'd recommend it. Just works better.

[@igodreamer7096]

Awesome, thanks Blaine!

[@louismat319]

At 17:03 I'm getting an error. What do I do?

[@shadowlaw809]

PS3 is the best retro gaming console of 2021/2022

[@poodfanda]

Doesn't get any easier than this. Thanks a lot! 🎉

[@kevinwashington7311]

My first attempt didn't work following another you tubers instructions....but I'ma start from step one and use your instructions.

[@Dimiblossom]

As a person who has been modding consoles for years, i found this video more complicated. 1. PS3 has a SATA 1.5 controller, which means that it can't use the full speed of SSD's. Your best bet is to use a SSHD or a regular HDD. Also, if you know how to configure, you can install 2TB storage. 2. Copying ISO's and running them from multiman is not very comfortable, you can use digital versions and run them straight from the XMB. ISO versions are disc based versions, which means they will install additional data when you first run run them, also they can cause freezing/crashes. Digital versions are the most reliable. 3. Speaking about PS2 versions, You can convert PS2 ISO to PS2 Classics and run them from XMB (you can add icon/background/music)

[@rayojordan2838]

Agree also the ps3 is limited to 1.7tb But my question is what program did you use too configure your 2tb HDD as I tried doing it myself but kept running into errors... I know that one can configure the 2tb to a 1.7tb & it should work, but I couldn't manage too configure it... So I settled for a 1.5tb sata HDD

[@davidgill7412]

I see one big disadvantage to what you were proposing, it all relies on the internal hard drive. You can run folder and ISO games of a flash or external hard drive and you won't have a limit on storage. I do agree with you that Multiman isn't the best way to launch games. I usually launch them from Webman so I don't have to leave the XMB. He's trying to keep things simple. The only thing he really should have pointed out is that you can't run PS2 ISOs on a HEN system (but you can when you convert them to PKG files).

[@PhantomLord24]

Nice info, keep doing it, i will do some mods to my ps3 as soon as i get it 👏🏼👏🏼

[@supermahmoud]

Perfect tutorial, I love it ! A lot of that can be done more easily via FTP but it's not user friendly for beginners like on the console itself.

[@davidgill7412]

The only time I use FTP is for PS3 ISOs and PS2 ISOs over 4GB.

[@RVega006]

I was thinking the same thing lol like the old Xbox used to do it.

[@boredstudent]

​@@RVega006you can even use FTP with a jailbroken PSVita.

[@dinosqautch6941]

30 seconds in and you got my thumbs up and I’m subscribing

[@xer0signal]

My favorite console. Always kicking myself for trading in the slim for the super slim. This machine sounds like a dream, so, fingers crossed! And thanks for all your videos! Honestly think you’re the best when it comes to stuff like this.

[@VitalDEX]

PS3HEN works on superslim. I know it's not as cool but still fun

[@vladimirrushkin4815]

Ps3exploit link doesn't work

[@TheSultan79]

Is their a way to cheat on a jailbreak ps3

[@bbay1977]

Quick question, once all the ps3 and ps2 games are downloaded does it have to stay connected to the internet to receive the cover art or does it download it to the hard drive also? I was also wondering of it will read a 2 GB hard drive as well. I have tons of PS2 and PS3 games to backup?

[@MisterCreamyDude]

Can I just ask if anyone else is having issues ripping PS2 disks to ISO??? I've tried half a dozen games & every single one just gets disk read error, even though its recognised as a PS2 game. The laser is fine as PS3 discs play no problem. Anyone?? I have been ripping them to ISO on my PC & FTPing them across but 2 games so far don't work, GTA San Andrea's loads up then says the disc is missing & Star Wars Battlefront loads, runs, then freezes 15 seconds into play! Please, any ideas anyone???

[@Sazuleta]

I am having the same problem. I have tried to rip a dozen ps2 on the PS3, but I keep getting disk read error. I have tried asking everyone, but no one answers. If you could find an answer it will help.

[@RastaJediX]

I'm pretty positive at least a 1.5 TB works. I thought an update allowed for 2 TB... Can't fully remember

[@rayojordan2838]

The ps3 can have a storage of 1.7tb of space but because they dont make those you can resize a 2tb hdd to 1.7tb and it should work.. I have a 1.5tb sata hdd and it is a beast of a machine... With the cfw and everything.. What i will say is dont buy a 1.5tb tho it is costly... When you can buy a 2.0tb and resize it..

[@7b0ne]

How is the ps1 game quality ? And are the ps1/2 games also playable from the drive?

[@uilliamm]

Great tutorial as always! Kinda miss seeing your smiling face at the start everytime though lol

[@GavBomb1]

I love your video format and passion, I hope to meet you someday Blaine. You're a cool guy

[@nosherkhan3232]

Thanks for the tutorial. Installed a new hard drive on my PS3 and got CFW installing on it right now. Fingers crossed!

[@danielandrade4296]

This video does put a smile on my face.

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

Lucky this is the model I have. Already have all the mods installed B-). Its awesome to watch old anime on crt with the rgb cable

[@davidgill7412]

@@blainelocklair Like the commercial said: It only does everything. Now thanks to modding, that's more true than ever.

[@timsievers2067]

The main reason I want to do this is to preserve my digital games, is it safe to sign in and download my game library from PSN?

[@vinicyusfortes5129]

Blaine, you are my hero! Thank you so much for al thel effort you put into your videos

[@DevilMayCare4]

You make the best tutorials

[@andrewgarcia1630]

Great video, man! 😀

[@LionEntity]

Can't evilnat play ps2 games directly from a ps2 dvd? My ps3 can do this with ps1 discs, without having to create an iso file. Is that normal?

[@bm123178]

This was a great tutorial video. Haven t did this yet but im going to soon! Oh im subscribes n Whats up to all in community

[@rhelovanski4917]

Your a awesome guy mr. Blaine keep it up

[@diegobrenes9901]

i wanted to know, you explain that in order to play games of playstation 3 and 2 you have to put the fiscal disk on the console and the copied it or create de iso. the question is can I download the iso for ps2 and ps3 games to play them? or do I obligatory need the physical disks(?)

[@ChozenDuelist]

I've did the installed, and installed several PS2 & PS3 games, but I can't get any of them to play. PS3 games either say missing trophy info and to quit game or just exits out of multiman. PS2 games just exits out of multiman. Is there something else that needs to be done to play these games?

[@JThought320]

@0:53 what cant the superslim?

[@tyronecosby-m6p]

Just got a ps 3 modded and ready thks

[@blainelocklair]

Awesome! Enjoy that newly-modded PS3!

[@AeroplaneDope]

Incredible tutorial skillz as usual

[@MisterCreamyDude]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@kevinbright7828]

Hey, jsut wanted to say thank you for the tutorial. I followed step by step when adding PS2 ISOs to my HDD, however, when trying ti play the games after switch back through the regular XMB i keep getting the error 80028F17. Can you assist with this?

[@SMAAAASHTV]

Can save a lot of time and swapping usb drive by using ftp to transfer files directly from your PC to the PS3, rather than copying to usb then having to copy again from usb to ps3.

[@ericgoldschmidt3388]

Thanks for all the ps vita content. It helped me alot. It's very detailed, didn't have any problem.

[@elmariachi5133]

It;s not only the 'super slim'. The later 'slim' models cannot use custom firmware, too.

[@igodreamer7096]

10:52 I have a Super Slim and thank lord, HEN exists! xD

[@Yourdaywillcome]

With hen can you play ps2 discs?

[@davidgill7412]

@@Yourdaywillcome the discs themselves? No. Can you play PS2 games on a HEN modded PS3? Yes, if you convert PS2 ISOs into PKG format.

[@raintwomoons291]

Nice and all, but someone like me wouldn't dare to open the ps3 to look inside, let alone replace anything because I wouldn't know what to do.

[@fex1984]

Mi PS3 super slim was acting as if it has a broken WiFi module which was not the case because when i've upgraded (via pendrive) the system software to 4.89 voila! wireless internet conection was back... but and that's a big but... my perfectly functional and fully charged original controllers are not syncing (i'm using orignal USB cable)... any suggestions? i've already tried reseting the controllers with a clip.

[@losvortex10]

Demon night was a crazy movie

[@HowToBachelor]

Awesome Vidga as always!

[@mohammadnazzal9351]

You know man😀😀😀👌.. You are super amazing and I thank you so much for your great help and service and advice.. Really until now you the only one made a full super video for this ultimate lovely sony.. Thanks Alot man thank you so much. I love your great channel 😊👍👍👍👍👌👌👌.

[@alastorclark3492]

3:45 Right click, top option (Open in new tab)

[@Bizzb33]

i do what you posted but when i copy the files over to a flash drive it doesnt show up

[@PatsPerfectPlatinums]

Does it matter if the drive is 3.5 instead of 2.5?

[@ketxxx1]

As far as being an external drive goes, no.

[@yamomnemboys1293]

Blaine I’ve got a 4TB external HDD I’m trying to run games from formatted in NTFS but the PS3 will not read it. PLEASE help. What am I doing wrong?

[@GameIslife-zu2wf]

How comes he explain so excellent 😢❗️💯

[@markmoore3059]

How do I automatically download cover art for ps2 and ps1 games?

[@vhsmemories504]

So what happens if my ps3 detects a ps2 game but doesn't give me art work or game name? Just a blue disc that says "playstation2 disc"

[@RDJ134]

This is a great video, little note. Showtime/movian have a build in FTP server so transfering can be done in that way too, also dont forget to go to plugins and install subtitles :) This is the reason why i use my PS3 every day.

[@carlyward4969]

12:21 files are newer version now and is just .rar file not zip? not sure what to do?

[@wheresjimmy247]

I have about a dozen or so digital games that I’ve bought off the PlayStation Store or that have been included on physical discs I’ve purchased. Will those transfer over when I upgrade my 150GB HDD to the 1TB SSD? What about add-ons? Will all of these be saved on the USB flash drive with the backup utility?

[@swimon]

So crazy the slim PS3 can play PS2 games just like that!

[@matt-kl7ce]

I get to the memory dump part and it fails.....not sure what is wrong.

[@ninjadolego]

Remember guys, if you have a slim model 30xx, then you can't install CFW, you should go the HEN way.

[@Ticket2Ride22]

Hey I have a PS3 that has been upgraded following previous videos, however I have not upgraded the internal Hard drive to a 1TB SATA. Can I just swap the SATA whenever, or should I have done that first? I dont have any games on my PS3 at the moment

[@davidgill7412]

If you've already hacked it I would just swap out the hard drive. And when it checks for a system update, update via USB and use your Custom firmware of your choice. It wasn't as easy for me since I had a Hard Drive full of apps and games.

[@TheXbox720]

Will it work without ssd? I only have a hdd.

[@DigigodGamer]

i would love an ultimate media system play movies and shows off a drive sounds amazing

[@brotherbodhi237]

Blaine I have an issue installing games over 6GB on my CFW PS3 Slim (up to date). Any time I transfer a pkg file over 6GB via FTP it won’t work. I have tried breaking the game up via PS3Splitter and installing via USB by merging it back into one pkg file via Multiman. Every time I try to install the pkg this way it works unless the game is over 6GB then I get an error code saying 80029564 and it says the data is corrupted. Any ideas?

[@CatBacon-qc5ot]

I have a PS3 slim from late 2010. What should I go with Managunz or Multiman? I want to download PS3/PS2/PSone ISO's and copy them to my PS3 SSD. Is that even possible or will I need the physical Blu-Ray/DVD/CD? Thanks!

[@Cinderkin]

So my PS3 NIC seems to be damaged. Will not connect to the internet, any way to mod this without internet access?

[@rinkinki]

Awesome guide, thank you. I really appreciate your work! Before I begin, quick question...for the SSD, before I install it, do I need to format that drive to fat32? Or will the PS3 format it by itself?

[@MrWoytek007]

Ok. I have a question. How to play PS2 games on PS3 without Dualshock 2 controller?

[@StoneyAngel]

I keep getting the (An error occurred during the start operation. (80028F17) message after I try to boot the game up😮

[@DIMON13585]

What if I already have Evilnat 4.88 installed, and I want to upgrade hdd to ssd and at the same time update firmware to 4.89 Evilnat. Do I simply swap the hdd with ssd and follow the instructions or do I have to uninstall 4.88 cfw from my console?

[@blockchainoverdrive6090]

Won't using an SSD suffer from the ps2 opl issue of "game fragmented" And since you can't defrag an ssd you won't be able to play some of your ps2 isos?

[@HayabusaNinjaClan]

Where do I download box art for movies?

[@karldavey6839]

I've just bought a refurbished PS3 with a 1yr warranty. If I did this upgrade on a new SSD, if something went faulty and I replaced the old HDD would the retailer be able to tell?

[@civmike]

No unless they took the hdd out and marked down which model it was which I highly doubt

[@TheGokufan90]

hi blaine my ps3 is not updating at all it keeps prompting me to press start and select to update i have the same flash drive you recommended and its on fat32. i dont understand the issue.......

[@ronanpower9890]

Is there still issues in the new cfw while playing ps2 games our has the list of games improved.

[@danielleefryar4115]

Will the majority of the PS2 disc-based games be compatible with ps3-slim multi-man?

[@dallas7dahood549]

Could you help me out? My USB isn’t being detected and I’ve formatted it plenty of times and still won’t read it. Also, I’m having trouble getting PS2 games onto the PS3. I have the PS3 ISO but when going to standard , the pkg file doesn’t show up .Could you help me out or make a tutorial? P.S. I have a Super Slim PS3 with HEN and Multiman already , thanks ! Edit: Might I add that when downloading games to the HDD, it shows a disk in the XMB menu but when you go to load it , it loads for 5 seconds and the a black screen appears forcing me to shut off the system completely.

[@davidgill7412]

Well I have figured out what your PS2 game issue might be. HEN can't except PS2 games in ISO format. They have to be converted with a program to PKG files.

[@kickflipdemon]

the dvd iso folder is ment for dvdiso not mp4 and mkv files lol there also an video folder you can place ur video files. the dvd iso folder is where the dvd movie iso will be created when ripping your own dvd movie i notice the dvd menus and such lot much more smoother from the internal ssd/hdd

[@reikaldwin]

I can't even enter the xploit website trough my console. :(

[@happynothappy417]

The website was down but back online

[@binkaram6577]

i have ps3 slim which is eating dust i tried everything but fan runs at full speed because system keep getting hot i tried to clean it and applied thermal paste but still getting hot do u have any idea what could possibly causing it or the cpu/gpu is fried and beyond repairing