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How to Hook Up a JTAG on a PS3

Jail breaking, or implementing a JTAG mod, on your console allows you to play home brew software and hack your video game library. Hooking up a JTAG mod on the PS3 is simple when done as a soft mod (flashing the software) rather than as a hard mod (rewiring the console). Owners of PlayStation 3 consoles with 3.55 firmware can use a USB flash drive and a few downloaded files to JTAG their PS3 and enjoy hacks in games such as "Call of Duty."

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3 with 3.55 firmware
USB flash drive

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the USB into the computer. Open the USB folder from "Computer" and create a folder in the USB root and name it "PS3." Create a second folder and name it "Update."
- 2
  Download the jailbreak ZIP file. Once downloaded, extract the folder to "PS3UPDAT.PUP." Move "PS3UPDAT.PUP" to the "Update" folder you created on the USB drive.
- 3
  Insert the USB flash drive into the PS3. Go to "Settings" and select "System Update." Update via "Storage Media" and click "OK" on "Version 3.55-jb." Accept the terms and conditions and install the update.
- 4
  Wait until the PS3 beeps four times and shuts down, then power the PS3 back on via the console button.

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