So you can see that it is a very tricky process. You can also see that you have to be very lucky to pull it off. There is another caveat here. Interestingly, Sony allowed installing Linux on PS3 before But after the update that was released back in , they have discontinued the supports of Linux on PlayStation 3. So, if you have already updated your PS3 to the latest software version on PS3 which is very much possible , then you know that it is not possible to turn your particular PS3 into a PC.
But if you have the old software version, which supports Linux installation, you can keep reading the rest of the post.
Once you have installed Ubuntu on the PS3, it will be dual-bootable. So, you will be able to boot into the PS3 OS for playing games as usual. When you are installing a new OS on your PS3, the best thing you can do is to take a backup of the files. Normally, your PS3 OS will not be deleted if you follow the steps properly. But all the games installed will be deleted. So it is very vital to back up all those games. Interestingly, PS3 already has a backup function. Remember, with this process, you will be able to only back saved game data.
But, if you have other files like video, music, images, etc. In this step, you will have to work with the PS3 hardware. However, this step is optional. So, you can skip it as well. So, it is not a low storage space at all. However, if you want to attain the best computing experience, you should upgrade your HDD to at least GB. Add in the fact that it is very easy to upgrade your default hard drive disk on PS3.
For the record, PlayStation 3 uses a 2. Those you see on laptops. The hard drive is found on the side of the PS3. It will be behind a panel that is removable. After you have opened the panel by removing the screw, you will find a removable HDD case. There will be one screw holding the hard drive to the case. So unscrew the hard drive from the case and bring out the HDD disk.
Now, you have to mount the new hard drive and screw this with the case. Finally, you will have to redo all the steps above to insert a new HDD into the side panel of the PS3.
And, you will be able to start using it right away. So, the other valid option left us to install Linux. Then again, if you have already updated the PS3 software to the latest version, you are out of luck. And, usually, PS3 hardware is not ready for Linux or Ubuntu.
In this case, we will have to use an open-source program called Kboot. That way, Ubuntu will be compatible with PS3 hardware. You have to use your computer to create a bootable disc. When you are going to install a new OS on your PS3 hard drive, you will have to install it on a separate drive portion.
So, you will have to create a totally new drive partition. Interestingly, it is effortless to do so. Here are the steps to follow. Wait for a bit and the partition will be created. Now that you have created a new drive partition, we can proceed to install the new operating system. Once again, you will have to use the built-in settings menu to install a new OS on your PS3. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Of course, the disc with the OS should be inserted into PS3 at this moment.
As of now, the PS3 will install the Kboot program. By then it'll be too outdated to be useful anyway. Even if Sony did unlock everything, all of the normal computer games would still run like crap. Talking about slow as performance.
Just use OpenOffice. Probably couldn't spell it better yourself either. What clowns. So he's your dad, your king, or he turned you into a vampire? I'm taking the latter. If you love your PS3 so much, then go play it more and quit trashing the The PS3 is closer to a computer than the is, and that's great.
However, the is the gamer's console. Games perform better on the , even without installation. Not to mention, there a library of hundreds of movies ready to download instantly - no going to the store. Today when guests come over for Easter, we'll have the luxury of choosing through hundreds of titles if we want to watch a movie. We won't have to go anywhere to find something that none of us has seen before.
The is basically a computer, as it was built by the worlds largest computer software company Microsoft , and in case you haven't heard they do computers, too. So, your right, I can't download movies at the speed of light And it's not like I could go to my computer and get ANY movie That's crazy. But, while your doing that I'll be sitting with my new 32' Vizio HD, enjoying Blu-ray at it's finest.
And games. And maybe even a computer. I rather Hang myself!!! MAN, i just installed yellow dog linux Why do we have to boot windows through linux why cant we start windows from ps3 like linux does??? Linux can operate on a multitude of devices from cell phones, media players, PCs, Macs, SuperComputers or Mainframes and game consoles. Windows won't write a version for the Ps3 simply because Sony is a competitor for the game console market - xbox vs playstation - which Microsoft obviously wants to dominate and monopolize as they have with Windows on PCs.
So, develop your own Operating System based on Unix or Linux. I didn't do the disagree. And the Cell cpu is a PowerPC cpu. But no one have figured out how to do that yet. I already use my PS3 more than my PC simply because of gaming and movies. If they can successfully merge the two arenas, I'd be all for it. Well, I owned 2 ps3, 40 gig and 60 gig ones. I dont care about linux, windows anything else other than games 'coz that's the sole purpose of my console.
I just got to thinking xp or linux installation might make ps3 games more hackable and ruin online feature. Hope this don't happen as i moved from pc gaming because of this reason. By the way, get me killzone 2. I been waiting for that game over 3 years now. I wish they'd figure out how to access the RSX from linux instead Your PS3 is already a computer.
All you have to do is download and install Linux on it, there are many websites which can help you with that. Finally, if you don't want to risk it on your PS3, try it on your PC, there are many on-line tutorials for Linux which can help you get started and learn about its many great features.
Look for that in game settings! If you ran into issues installing ScpToolkit or using the controller, you can try posting in the official thread at the PCSX2 forums , but you may not get an answer. If you're not about that wired business, and followed all the Bluetooth installation steps above, you should be able to simply unplug the controller, and after a couple seconds it will sync via Bluetooth. You'll get a notification in the system tray when it does. This works after a reboot, too.
If you allow ScpToolkit to start with Windows, you should simply be able to plug in your PS3 controller again and it'll instantly be recognized. Once the LED is on, unplug the controller, and it'll once again be synced via Bluetooth. If you have issues with Bluetooth, it could be that your dongle isn't supported. You may also find help in ScpToolkit's Github discussions. Bluetooth can be finicky, and any problem you run into could be due to hardware, or your particular version of Windows, or drivers… in other words, good luck.
Not a controller person? Here's a round-up of the best gaming keyboards , and best gaming mouse. Wes has been covering games and hardware for more than 10 years, first at tech sites like The Wirecutter and Tested before joining the PC Gamer team in Wes plays a little bit of everything, but he'll always jump at the chance to cover emulation and Japanese games. When he's not obsessively optimizing and re-optimizing a tangle of conveyor belts in Satisfactory it's really becoming a problem , he's probably playing a year-old RPG or some opaque ASCII roguelike.
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