Hacking Which used model?

[Joyer7319]

Ive been an xbox guy since the first console. I'd like to get into PlayStation. I want the backwards compatibility, but I intend to softmod. I know which models are modable, but I'm unsure about backwards compatibility. Do I need the launch edition phats or will ps1 and ps2 run after softmod on any phat? I know the launch editions have native ps2 support, but will softmod emulation run ps1 and ps2 games as well?
Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 42501]

The original 60GB Phats are the only ones with hardware BC and thus 1:1 perfect gaming. Hacked Phats/Slims running Cobra/Rebug can emulate PS2 perfectly around 80% of the time and the other 20% still usually works but is a bit wonky, PS1 is no issue in my experience.

Personally I wouldn't go near a Phat as they never were that good hardware wise in the first place and it carries a higher chance of YLOD, go for a nice clean Slim and exploit it and you'll be happy with the experience as its so nice being able to access 3 libraries on one machine, running from the hard drive with the correct controller plus the "remastering/smoothing" feature is really dope and being able to play a chunk of PSP games is a boon too.

PS3 - The gift that keeps on giving.

 

[Joyer7319]

The original 60GB Phats are the only ones with hardware BC and thus 1:1 perfect gaming. Hacked Phats/Slims running Cobra/Rebug can emulate PS2 perfectly around 80% of the time and the other 20% still usually works but is a bit wonky, PS1 is no issue in my experience.

Personally I wouldn't go near a Phat as they never were that good hardware wise in the first place and it carries a higher chance of YLOD, go for a nice clean Slim and exploit it and you'll be happy with the experience as its so nice being able to access 3 libraries on one machine, running from the hard drive with the correct controller plus the "remastering/smoothing" feature is really dope and being able to play a chunk of PSP games is a boon too.

PS3 - The gift that keeps on giving.

Thank you. I don't think a better or more concise answer could have been given.

 

[weatMod]

The original 60GB Phats are the only ones with hardware BC and thus 1:1 perfect gaming. Hacked Phats/Slims running Cobra/Rebug can emulate PS2 perfectly around 80% of the time and the other 20% still usually works but is a bit wonky, PS1 is no issue in my experience.

Personally I wouldn't go near a Phat as they never were that good hardware wise in the first place and it carries a higher chance of YLOD, go for a nice clean Slim and exploit it and you'll be happy with the experience as its so nice being able to access 3 libraries on one machine, running from the hard drive with the correct controller plus the "remastering/smoothing" feature is really dope and being able to play a chunk of PSP games is a boon too.

PS3 - The gift that keeps on giving.

actually 80 gig have a really high compatibility too i think i have an 80 gig and i bought it for ps2 back compatibility

but i never use it and i would advise anyone looking into buying a fat to get a slim instead
the fat is loud as shit and runs hot AF
i can't stand to have it on so i never use it because it is so damn noisy and heats the room to 90 degrees in 10 minutes

 

[Joyer7319]

Ok, I know which phats are exploitable, but which slims am I looking for? The link in the guide leads to a modchip website.

 

[Deleted member 42501]

actually 80 gig have a really high compatibility too i think i have an 80 gig and i bought it for ps2 back compatibility

but i never use it and i would advise anyone looking into buying a fat to get a slim instead
the fat is loud as shit and runs hot AF
i can't stand to have it on so i never use it because it is so damn noisy and heats the room to 90 degrees in 10 minutes

The partial emulation of the 80gb was a moot point really as it isn't 1:1 hence why I skipped over it as it's compatibility is comparable to a cfw no bc model plus you get the added "fun" of jet turbine fans. Back in the no hacks days it was a factor, now not so much.

Ok, I know which phats are exploitable, but which slims am I looking for? The link in the guide leads to a modchip website.

Download the check version app and follow this:

http://wololo.net/downgradable-ps3-models/

It's worth taking your time and finding a barely used local Slim as opposed to one that's been hammered day and night and is loud as shit. Buy once, but right.

 

[Joyer7319]

The partial emulation of the 80gb was a moot point really as it isn't 1:1 hence why I skipped over it as it's compatibility is comparable to a cfw no bc model plus you get the added "fun" of jet turbine fans. Back in the no hacks days it was a factor, now not so much.



Download the check version app and follow this:

http://wololo.net/downgradable-ps3-models/

It's worth taking your time and finding a barely used local Slim as opposed to one that's been hammered day and night and is loud as shit. Buy once, but right.

Crap. I think I'm more confused. Lol!

 

[weatMod]

The partial emulation of the 80gb was a moot point really as it isn't 1:1 hence why I skipped over it as it's compatibility is comparable to a cfw no bc model plus you get the added "fun" of jet turbine fans. Back in the no hacks days it was a factor, now not so much.



Download the check version app and follow this:

http://wololo.net/downgradable-ps3-models/

It's worth taking your time and finding a barely used local Slim as opposed to one that's been hammered day and night and is loud as shit. Buy once, but right.

from what i understand the 80 gig has a higher ps2 back compatibility than other models , i think there are 3 tiers and the 80 gig is the mid tier
then there is the one you mention that has 100% and then there are ones with much less
ye si am reluctant to throttle the fans afraid it might get YLOD or something , i was thinking about getting a clear case mod and adding liquid cooling to it
but never got around to it