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The Sony Playstation 3 has finally been "jailbroken" and here are the available devices you can purchase to help you jailbreak your PS3. These devices will allow you to run homebrew apps and games. It'll also allow you to copy your existing games onto the PS3's internal (or external) hard drive - you'll no longer need to use your original PS3 game disc! All of the USB jailbreak dongles on the right will softmod your PS3. |
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| PS Jailbreak USB Dongle | PS3 Break USB Dongle | PSYES (2nd Generation) | PS3 USB Hub with Jailbreak | |
| Will it "Jailbreak" the PS3? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Will it void my warrantee? | No | No | No | No |
| Compatible with FAT and SLIM PS3s? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What regions does it work with? | USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA | USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA | USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA | USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA |
| Does it work with all PS3 games? | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| Can I backup my PS3 games onto the PS3's hard drive and no longer need to use my disc? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can I backup my PS3 games onto an external USB hard drive connected to the PS3? | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** |
| Can I backup my DVD or Bluray movies? | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet |
| Can I backup PS2 games? | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet |
| Will this boot backup disc (DVD-r/Bluray RW)? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Updatable firmware? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prevents automatic Sony PS3 updates? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What PS3 firmware does this work with? | PS3 v3.41 | PS3 v3.41 | PS3 v3.41 | PS3 v3.41 |
| Does it work with any other PS3 firmware versions? | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet |
| Does it have a USB passthrough or hub? | No | No | No | Yes (2 ports) |
| How much does it cost?? | $29.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 |
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| Where can I buy one? | Buy a PS Jailbreak USB Dongle | Buy a PS3 Break USB Dongle | Buy a PSYES (2nd Generation) | Buy a PS3 USB Hub with Jailbreak |




The USB PSBreak or PS3 Hub gives your Playstation 3 the ability to backup original games onto the internal hard drive or external USB drive. Backup your favorite games onto the PS3 hard drive and protect your original copy from the wear and tear of every day use. Best of all - never get off the couch to switch PS3 game disc again!
"Jailbreaking" your Playstation 3 opens up a whole new world of free homebrew applications, utilities and games. One of the handy utility is the free FTP Server that allows for bidirection transfer of Playstation 3 games to and from the PC/Mac.