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PS3 CFW and Hacks       Thread starter SysVR       9      
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I want to know about possible things and advantages, disadvantages.

I want to summarize because the information is confused in each.
 
  • PlayStation 3 CEX features are those that Sony includes in each OFW (Official Firmware) update for retail consoles. You can find more recent changelogs on Sony's site with older ones located HERE and details of the updates history on Wikipedia.

  • PlayStation 3 SEX (Shop/Demo/Kiosk) is not recommended as it's restrictive and so most people use a PS3 Unlock Code or PS3 Reverter to change their Shop/Demo/Kiosk SEX-based Firmware back to CEX so they can have a normal retail console to access PSN/PlayStation Store, etc. More about PS3 Shop Firmware can be found HERE.

  • PlayStation 3 DEX is primarily for game developers, for example those who own DECH units. End-users seeking common developer features found in DEX Firmware often use Rebug CFW on their jailbroken retail PS3 which offers many of them without having to own a Debug console. More about DEX features can be found HERE.
Finally a great archive of PS3 Firmware can be found HERE. ;)
 
thank you reply.

Why can not recommend?
SEX Firmware allows installation of arbitrary packages.
[Install Package Files]

(It is necessary to unlock the demonstration mode.)
 
I wouldn't recommend SEX Firmware because most who come here on it want to get rid of it and have a normal PS3 console that doesn't require punching in PIN codes to get out of demo mode, can use online features such as Netflix, access the retail PlayStation Store to download games / updates, and use the standard PS3 System Software update files that Sony offers on their site versus hunting down IDU discs for updates and Shop Firmware.

Overall it's less of a hassle I spose, but of course in the end it comes down to personal preference... if you're looking to install PKG files there are many guides and videos which cover that and most PS3 CFW such as Rebug include that option also. :tup:
 
http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/DEX_Options
CEX = Retail firmware that every normal PS3 has
DEX = Debug Firmware that is used by developers
SEX = Shop Firmware used in shops
DECR = Reference Tool firmware, also used by developers, only for special consoles.
On CEX you can do all retail stuff
On DEX there is a slightly more customisation options and more dev stuff (More mod menus, debug stuff etc)
On SEX, you basically can't do nothing
On DECR, it's like DEX on steroids. But don't install it on normal PS3 or it'll probably brick
 
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