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Sony to the front with PS3 firmware 2.42. It packs the usual changes: improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.

That’s it, that’s all. We’ll have it for download shortly.

Demonstrating the PlayStation 3 BD-J (Blu-Ray Disc Java) functionality is Dragula96’s Java rendition of Snake. As well, recently released — the classic game of Pong written for 2 players.

To install: decompress the archive and copy the AVCHD directory to the root of a USB flash drive or something similar; browse to the AVCHD folder under the XMB video menu and voila.

Download:
PS3 Snake v1.1
PS3 Pong v1.0

Loyal PS3 Hacks forum member and administrator; you may reckon the almighty Siptang, is organizing our very first PS3 theme competition. It’s simple: create your theme, share your theme, and just maybe win something for your theme.

Prizes are still being discussed; however, you may keep yourself up-to-date with the ongoing competition by clicking here.

Ready to share your theme? Post it here.

Have a question or concern about the competition? Ask here.

Rules / guidelines:

• Two themes allowed per participant;
• No nudity, no profanity;
• Judge(s) cannot participate. One or the other so there’s no behind talks of unfairness.

Current prizes:

• New - The Eye of Judgment pack which includes game/Playstation Eye/Starter Deck/Booster Pack;
• New - Harold and Kumar 2 DVD;
• Used - Gridiron Gang Blu-Ray.

Good luck.

I wouldn’t necessarily call this a hack, it more or less seems like Sony’s intention; nonetheless, quite the discovery courtesy of silenoz… Using the BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java) platform we’re able to launch Java games direct from the XMB. Case in point: Blaster Bunny.

And who knows… Maybe one thing will lead to another…

Tutorial:

• Download the BD-J game (Blaster Bunny).
• Unzip the file
• Copy the contents to the root of a USB/Flash drive
• Go to the device in the video menu and launch “AVCHD”
• Go to BONUS and click GAME to launch Blaster Bunny

Download: Blaster Bunny (Java Game)

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- source: ps3hax

Unload full clips on them busters at an alarming rate with Console Customs Sixaxis and Dualshock 3 controller mod. The tutorial details the necessary steps for old & new [controller] PCB layouts.

Required tools:

• Soldering iron (a cheap 15w/30w from radio shack; about $15)
• Solder (use rosin core solder from radio shack so there is no need for flux)
• Wire strippers (that can strip 30ga wire, a 30ga wire wrap tool from radio shack includes a 30ga stripper $8)
• Wire cutters
• Hot glue gun
• 3/16 drill bit (or close to it)
• Small pocket knife or razor blade (optional but helpful)

Be warned: using this mod while gaming online is considered cheating; don’t be stupid, play fair.

Proceed with installation at your own risk. PS3 Hacks or Console Customs are not responsible for any damage.

Download: Rapid Fire PS3 Controller Mod Tutorial

No hack, but it’s something…

Word for word from Mr. Lambeth –

Here's a picture of the symbols in the comment bar.


Tutorial:
1.) Go to System Setting > System Language
2.) Choose the first Chinese/Japanese Language that appears. (It should look like the image below.)


3.) Go to your comment bar, and go to the first yellow box (Its shown in the red below), and then click the 2 character which should look like a period (.), then you will see to the right on the on-screen keyboard, symbols that you can choose.


4.) Now go back to System Setting > System Language and change your language back to English!

Now lets just hope Sony did it right this time… For those worldwide who experienced problems with 2.40; Sony sends their apologies in the form of PS3 firmware update 2.41. It’s available for immediate download via System Update.

We’ll have the download here on PS3 Hacks for you shortly. Check back soon.