Two New PS3 Slim Models CECH-2101A and CECH-2101B Hit FCC

Last year we first uncovered Sony using the „Sand Dollar Enterprise, Inc” pseudonym to list PS3 Slims with the FCC, and today two new PlayStation 3 Slim models have been uncovered- the CECH-2101A and CECH-2101B.

In this FCC document [PDF] it states the difference between the CECH-2101A and CECH-2102B model is HDD type only.

For those unaware, the „X” in the models CECH-210XA and CECH-210XB represents the region coding, so replacing it with a „0” would signify Japan, a „1” for North America, „2” for Australia / New Zealand, „3” for U.K. / Ireland, „4” for Europe / Middle East / Africa and so on.

To quote: „We’re not sure why Sony is passing two new PS3 Slims through the FCC. The wireless specs on the new PS3 Slims include 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth – nothing new there.

We’re guessing that maybe Sony found a new manufacturer for some of its wireless components, and was forced to pass the PS3 Slim through the FCC again.”

Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/two-new-ps3-slim-models-cech-2101a-and-cech-2101b-hit-fcc/#ixzz1J1XwUMox

PS3 Game List v1.4 – PlayStation 3 Game Manager / Updater Out!

Today wborland0 has updated his PS3 Game List homebrew application to version 1.4 with a guide, and as always the changes are detailed below.

Download PS3 Game List v1.4 : http://www.multiupload.com/MHAVSUTHIL

To quote: Another release adding more features to the base app; I tried to squeeze in as many suggestions as possible, feel free to ask for new ones. If you happen to find any bugs, please report them as well.

PS3 Game List v1.4 change-log and features:

Context menu support (right click on list items to activate);
Initial FTP support (download/upload via context menu);
Proxy support;
Allows mass renaming of game folders (to match game id or game title);
Choosing not to overwrite an existing update no longer aborts the download process (the next update in line gets selected);
Fixed creation date sorting issue.

PS3 Game List Quick guide (v1.4):

„Game folder”: loads the game info stored at the selected folder/directory (currently one-level deep; further revisions will eliminate the issue);
„Export”: exports/saves your game list as a text file;
„Clear list”: clears all the data loaded;
„Save changes”: saves all the changes made to the PARAM.SFO files and folders (double click or press F2 to alter game title, firmware or folder name; check the resolution and audio boxes to alter them);
„Rename folders (ID)”: renames all folders to match the game ID (e.g. BCUS98114);
„Rename folders (Title)”: renames all folders to match the game title (e.g. „Gran Turismo 5″;
„Browse game folder”: opens an explorer.exe window pointing to the selected game folder;
„Check for updates”: checks whether the loaded games have updates available;
„Download updates”: self-explanatory;
„Select all/none”: selects/deselects all updates;
„Proxy settings”: opens up the proxy configuration dialog (HTTP/SOCKS 5 supported);
„FTP”: the FTP tab allows the user to connect to a server (or a PS3 running one); left click on an item to display the available options. In order to upload a game, connect to a server and navigate to the destination folder. Then, go to the „Game info” tab and left click on the game to display the context menu. Select „Upload (FTP)” to upload the game to the selected folder.
READ MORE: http://www.ps3news.com

PS3 MultiMAN EBOOTMod and EBOOTFix Tool Updates Released

Today MultiMAN’s deanrr has made available new PS3 EBOOTMod and EBOOTFix Tools, which allow users to decrypt and re-encrypt newer PlayStation 3 executable files for use on older PS3 Firmware versions.

Download PS3 EBOOTMod and EBOOTFix Tools :

http://www.multiupload.com/PND11XNHQB

To quote: Here is an updated version of the tools. They now handle properly SPRX files. (thanks to belmondo for the hints!)

There are few important fixes (about path with spaces and wrong byte change which may cause crashes and also fixed PARAM.SFO in RETAIL to be DG type). Don’t use previous versions I posted. This package also includes multiMAN 01.16.11 (TEST UPDATE#5) which handles properly SPRX files during SHADOW COPY.

ebootFIX now produces TWO separate folders:

One is [NPDRM] – to be used as PSN-styled game to launch from XMB (to be used with multiMAN’s shadow copy)

The other one is [RETAIL] – it will generate the full game structure with all subfolders + all EBOOT.BIN / *.self / *.sprx files.

[NPDRM] has a PKG file to be used with multiMAN’s shadow copy.
[RETAIL] can be used to directly replace the files in your original game BACKUP.

Let me know if it works properly for you.

Short readme for ebootMOD and ebootFIX:

ebootFIX: Drag and drop a PS3 game folder to ebootFIX.exe.

For example drag&drop

X:\GAMES\MY_GAME\PS3_GAME

or

X:\GAMES\MY_GAME\PS3_GAME\USRDIR

or

X:\GAMES\MY_GAME

to ebootFIX.exe. ebootFIX processes whole game folders and produces two output folders:

[NPDRM] – folder – content ready to be installed as PSN-style XMB game:

You will find two PKG files in the folder. The tool will decrypt and sign all executables (EBOOT.BIN and other .self / .sprx files) to make them compatible with lower firmware versions. Follow the generated INSTRUCTIONS in [NPDRM] folder.

[RETAIL] – folder – all files which you can replace in your original backup copy to play the game via a Game Manager.

ebootMOD: Drag & drop a file (EBOOT.BIN, .self or .sprx) to ebootMOD.exe. It will decrypt and sign the file to make it compatible with lower firmware versions. The generated file will be saved in the same folder with the original, prefixed with „MODIFIED_”.

More options available via command-line.

Steps are simple and anyone can manage to create PKG for any game he wishes.

1) Drag&drop PS3_GAME folder of your game to “ebootFIX.exe” application
2) You will get a ready to use PKG file
3) Install it on your PS3 and start the game from the XMB.
4) Get your game on your PS3′s INTERNAL HDD
5) Start multiMAN, go to FileManager (select+start)
6) Browse to your game backup, select PS3_GAME folder and press [R3]
7) multiMAN will create some links/shadow copies for your game (no space needed)
8 ) Exit multiMAN and start the game from XMB

You can find eboot_FIX application in the first post of multiMAN’s thread. Once the program completes you’ll get an instructions (.txt) file if you don’t understand the steps above – read the .txt instructions.

Example: Colin McRae Dirt (1) doesn’t work from a backup. So if you drag&drop its PS3_GAME folder to ebootFIX.exe you’ll get two folders:

* [BLES00095] [RETAIL] Colin McRae DiRT and

* [BLES00095] [NPDRM] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD) with files:

1) [BLES00095] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD).pkg
2) [BLES00095] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD)-FW_355.pkg
3) [BLES00095] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD).txt (instructions as posted below)

To use this tutorial you will need a Windows PC and PS3 with multiMAN 01.16.12 (or newer). Please follow these steps exactly in this order! Do not skip or reverse the steps.

INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE NPDRM VERSION (PSN-like boot from XMB):

[PC] folder generated: “[BLES00095] [NPDRM] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD)”:

!) [PS3] Delete all GAME DATA you may have on you PS3 system for “Colin McRae: DiRT™” game!

1) [PC] Copy the generated PKG file to the root folder of USB stick or USB HDD:

–> for firmwares 01.90-03.41: “[BLES00095] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD).pkg”

–> for firmwares 03.55- : “[BLES00095] Colin McRae DiRT (HDD)-FW_355.pkg”

2) [PS3] Install the PKG file from [* Install package files] menu on your PS3
3) [PS3] Open multiMAN in file manager mode on your PS3 system (press SELECT+START)
4) [PS3] Browse to your game (on internal HDD) and press [R3] while PS3_GAME folder is selected
5) This operation will create SHADOW copy of “Colin McRae: DiRT™” to:

–> /dev_hdd0/G/E00095

and –> /dev_hdd0/game/BLES00095

6) [PS3] Exit multiMAN
7) [PS3] Launch the game directly from “Colin McRae: DiRT™ (HDD)” icon on the [GAME] column in XMB
8 ) [PS3] If prompted to update the game to newer version – cancel the update

!) You can use [BLES00095] [MODIF] files directly with your game if you decide

not to use the (HDD) PKGs, but you will have to rename them to the original names and replace in your game backup folder OR just use files from:

[BLES00095] [RETAIL] Colin McRae DiRT folder.

INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE RETAIL VERSION (with a game manager):

[PC] folder generated: “[BLES00095] [RETAIL] Colin McRae DiRT”:

1) Replace all files in your original game backup with the contents of the [RETAIL] folder
2) That is it

*) DISCLAIMER: Use this application ONLY with legally owned content!

Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/PS3-Hacks-JailBreak/ps3-multiman-ebootmod-and-ebootfix-tool-updates-released/#ixzz1IMupf400