How to Softmod a PS3 Safely

Do you want to softmod your PS3, so you can run all those copied and downloaded games, emulators, windows apps, web browsers and more?

One of the most obvious benefits from selecting the “softmod” or software modification method, is that you do not need to open your Playstation to fit a mod chip, or pay for one of those cheap external chips and wait for it to be shipped from China.

The software mod process has recently been made very simple, thanks to a program that you install to your PS3 via USB stick or CD.

By completing this softmod your PS3 can:

  • Play burned games and games from a hard disk
  • Run Linux, Mac OS or Windows operating systems
  • Have a mouse and keyboard operating
  • Millions of free apps and common programs
  • Use emulators like Atari, Neo Geo, Commodore 64
  • Get Firefox & other internet browsers installed
  • Popular web-applications i.e. social media sites
  • Use many file types so all music and videos function

By engaging the softmod procedure, your Playstation will be able to be utilized to its full capabilities. The same way scientists claim that most humans are only accessing a small part of our brains potential - the softmod will turn your unit into a very powerful and diverse computer.

Automated Software for Softmodding Your Console

The common manual “hacking” method is extremely difficult and if not done with complete accuracy, you could kill your Playstation forever, rendering it as a “brick” – the point of no recovery. The unit will need to be replaced.

There is a new program available that you install to the Playstation, to automatically complete the softmod process for you, without risk of destroying your system and no technical knowledge required.

This risk-free, automated softmod program is called PS3 Magic. (http://wwww.ps3magic.com)

There are a few different methods that can be elected to softmod a PS3, though none more safe or powerful than adding another operating system such as Linux. For it is Linux that permits the Playstation 3 to have all those features, as listed earlier.

More accurately, you are installing an additional, more powerful operating system to your PS3 with Linux. The existing factory system still resides, so if you wish to remove the Linux system at any time, this can be done with ease.

The Automatic Softmod Procedure:

A.  Go to the PS3 Magic website and download
B.  Copy the program to a USB or to CD
C.  Insert the media into your PS3 to access contents
D.  Run the PS3 Magic Setup Wizard
E.  The Wizard will complete the install. Restart PS3.

Once the auto-install is complete you select Linux upon start-up. From there you play your copied/downloaded games and install all your additional apps and programs.

Click the button to go to the PS3 Magic website

 

Why Softmod With Linux?

Linux is the chosen operating system of the world’s most powerful computers, with modified versions being the basis for the operation of many new smart phones and hand held computing devices (gaming, tablets etc).

With PS3 Magic, Windows can be installed as a new and separate operating system, or be run through the most popular Linux based emulator, in WineHQ. All those awesome windows programs can now be used on your Playstation 3.

Mac Operating systems can also be utilized if you wish. There are various emulators to run Apple operating systems with lightening speeds.

Internet Usage is so much easier when you are running Firefox or Explorer. Forget that annoying browser that Sony has you screaming over on your standard Playstation! Then, access your favorite social media websites as you would on your PC.

Games are the primary motivation for people to softmod a PS3. Once complete, you can run all those downloaded or copied games from an external hard drive, or burnt CDs. Running old games with the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator or “MAME” you can relive Sega, Original Nintendo, PS1, Neo Geo arcade games, Atari and more.

File types that you can run on Windows or Mac OS will be able to be played. Even those that your PC cannot recognize, odds are that Linux will be able to accept. So the best result to come of this, is all those different movie and audio files, leading to a massive media library.

Firmware Versions

Any Playstation 3 running firmware above version 3.55 cannot undergo softmod.  Not many units have the new firmware, which was released around early 2011.

If your version is above 3.55, follow this tutorial to downgrade the firmware back to 3.55 or earlier and you can softmod it. Follow the tutorial here.

 

Downloading PS3 Magic

This program is revolutionizing the way we view our PS3 units and the benefits are clear.

Download Source: http://www.ps3magic.com
Cost of Download: $37.00

  • Automatic softmod application
  • Download now from developer
  • Delete from system at any time
  • Get windows, games, apps and media
  • No hardware mods needed
  • No technical experience required
  • No affecting your warranty

In summary, there is no need to risk the dangers of hardware mods and don’t go softmodding your PS3 alone.

The automatic software method is the only recommended option, which is safe and reliable – so you can realize the full potential of your Playstation 3.