Yes. Although you cannot run unsigned code currently, the PlayStation 3 can still be bricked. The most common method of bricking a PS3 is switching off the console or removing external media containing firmware information during a firmware update. This can easily be avoided by taking care when updating the console. If unsigned code can be executed on the PS3, it could lead to viruses like the ones seen on the PSP.
Some ripping applications dump a UMD as files instead of a ISO image, an example is UMD Tool. You can convert the files into an ISO, CSO, DAX or EZIP image using either UMDGen or Epsilon’s EZIP Tool. UMDGen supports conversion to ISO, CSO and DAX. The Epsilon EZIP tool allows conversion from ISO to EZIP, but you cannot reverse the process.
Please remember that ripping games is illegal unless you own the game.
Sometimes, an Error 80029564 “An error occurred during the install operation” occurs during the installation of a game. This is because the game might not have been downloaded properly. The error is common when the PlayStation Network is experiencing a high load of traffic or if your Internet connection is poor. To solve the issue, here are a few basic tips:
Please note that it may take several download attempts to resolve the issue. If the error occurs more that once, it is advised to wait a few hours before trying again.
There are several homebrew applications available that allow you to rip UMDs to the memory stick or even to a PC. Our favorites are UMD Tool and UMD Net Ripper. Depending on the application you choose, the UMD will be dumped differently, for example, UMD Net Ripper uses Wi Fi to dump the UMD directly to your PC, while UMD Tool dumps it to the memory card. Please check the ‘read me’ files that come with your chosen application.
Please remember that ripping games is illegal unless you own the game.
The PlayStation 3 has various Parent Control options. You can adjust parent settings for Blu-Ray Disc playback, DVD playback, games, and the [Internet Browser]. Access to these controls requires the use of a 4-digit PIN code (default is 0000). If you have forgotten your PIN, you must perform a System Restore to revert the PIN back to default settings.
Although Sony’s Native RSS reader can only access Music, Videos and Photos, you can however use the Internet Browser to read RSS News Feeds. Follow the instructions below to get yourself started:
Although the above example uses Google’s RSS Reader, there are several RSS Readers accessible to the PSP. Have a look around on the net.
The PlayStation Network Store can be accessed via the bag icon. If you do not see the icon, you must first sign up to the PlayStation Network by clicking on the [Sign up for PLAYSTATION Network] icon under the [PlayStation Network] icon. Once you are registered, the PlayStation Store can be accessed under the [PlayStation Network] menu.
You can restrict the PSP from playing UMD (movies or games) with a certain rating, for example, restrict children from playing games for over 12s. This can be done by accessing the Security Settings option from the Settings menu. The default code is 0000. Please remember that if you set the code and forget it, there is no way of resetting it.
Files can be imported or exported using many digital storage formats, including external hard drives and USB drives (FAT 16/32 format only). If you have a launch PS3 model, you can also use a selection of memory cards, including Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD cards, Compact Flash.
Simply insert the memory card/device and wait for the PlayStation 3 to detect the media. Select the item you would like to copy and press 
to bring up the option menu. If the item is not copy protected, you will be able to copy it to the external media.
Firmware 1.00 to 1.50
Homebrew for Firmware 1.00 to 1.50 can be loaded directly from the PSP XMB. Homebrew games should be placed in the “PSP/GAMES” folder of the Memory Stick. Some games may require certain steps in order for the game to work, please see individual games for more details.
Firmware 2.00 to 2.60
Homebrew om Firmware 2.00 to 2.60 can be loaded in two ways, either using the TIFF Exploit by loading a image from the XMB or by using the GTA Save Game Exploit. Both these methods allow the use of a EBOOT Loader that again loads games from the “PSP/GAMES” folder of the Memory Stick. Not all homebrew games are compatible with these firmware versions.
Firmware 2.70 to 2.80
With Firmware 2.70 to 2.80, homebrew can be loaded using the TIFF Exploit. If you are using 2.80, there is no EBOOT loader available, and as such, only a limited number of games are available. If you use Firmware 2.71, you are able to load homebrew directly from the XMB using a hack.
