Resources
A curated collection of external links to help you get the most out of your PS3. From active community forums to cover art archives and beyond, this page brings together the best destinations the PS3 scene has to offer.
All links are community-sourced and maintained for reference.
Full credit belongs to the respective site owners and creators.
Essential Resources
Forums
★ PSX-Place
The place for PlayStation Hacking, Homebrew, Jailbreaking & Scene News
/r/ps3hacks
A subreddit focusing on hacking and jailbreaking the PlayStation 3.
GBATemp - PS3 Section
An independent video game community with millions of posts.
★ Brewology
Homebrew News, Saved Games, Downloads, and More!
Wikis and Tutorials
★ ConsoleMods
General Information, Exploit information, homebrew, and other tutorials.
★ The Great PS3 HEN All in One Guide (via PSX-Place)
A full comprehensive tutorial for PS3HEN.
PS2 Classics Emulator Compatibility List
An overview of PS2 games compatible with ps2_netemu.self – Sony's software emulator for PS3 Slim and Super Slim models.
★ Aldo's Tools Resources
A massive collection of PS3 homebrew, tools, and utilities. Includes multiMAN resources, webMAN MOD addons, backup managers, save editors, modding tools, firmware installers, and cover packs.
Coro's Guides
Safe and trusted jailbreak guides for PS3. Includes official PS3HEN, BGToolset, Auto HEN Installers, Flash Writer alternatives, and PSX-Place tutorials.
★ Aldo's Tools
A resource hub, maintained by aldostools. The site offers a wide range of tools, databases, and utilities for PS3 modding and preservation.
What you'll find:
- webMAN MOD tools and utilities
- PS3 Title ID Database and Updates Database
- multiMAN themes and cover resources
- IRD, SBI, and LSD databases
- PS3Xploit (HEN) and PS3Toolset (CFW)
- FlashWriter for CFW 4.90-4.91
- PS1 and PS2 CONFIGs
- Community links to psx-place, Brewology, and more
- CPU/RSX temperature monitoring
- And much more
SCZVIDEOGAMES's Tools
Repository of PS3 tools developed and compiled by SCZVIDEOGAMES. Features utilities for customizing, modifying, and getting the most out of your console. All tools are unified in one place for easy download.
Note: Page is in Spanish.
Game Covers
Hosts for cover art scans, manual inserts, and retail box artwork.
Databases
Coverboxes Repository
Repo for covers created using PScoverBOX for use with webMOD.
Mockup 3D Case Template
By Durty101
"Created a template to a 3D ps3 case, its pretty simple to use in photoshop, pretty much drag and drop the cover art and name the spine and you are good to go, I also included a few i did that i couldn't find online using the template, hope it helps someone."
Sourced from Launchbox forums.
Miscellaneous
Apollo Save Database
PS3 Save files for games including 100% completion etc.
SerialStation
A database of PlayStation game serials (BLES, BCES, etc.).
PSNProfiles
View Trophies for PS3 Games.
Japanese PS3 Games with English Support
A list of import-friendly Japanese PS3 titles with English subtitles, menus, or voice acting.
GTA V Interactive Map
An interactive map for Grand Theft Auto V, featuring all collectibles, missions, and points of interest. Essential for 100% completion.
Metacritic
Browse the top-rated PS3 games of all time, ranked by Metascore. Filter by year, genre, or user score to find your next favourite title.
LittleBigArchive
Your ultimate resource for all things LittleBigPlanet!
Magazines
Official UK PlayStation Magazine
A UK PlayStation-focused magazine covering games, systems, reviews, previews, and features.
Official US PlayStation Magazine
A US PlayStation-focused magazine covering games, systems, reviews, previews, and features.
Official Australia PlayStation Magazine
An Australian PlayStation-focused magazine covering games, systems, reviews, previews, and features.
PS3M Magazine
A PlayStation magazine focused on PlayStation 3 coverage, reviews, previews, and features.