What you can do

What You Can Do

Once your PlayStation 3 runs homebrew, it becomes a far more capable machine. Here is an overview of the most popular legitimate uses the community has built over the years.

Homebrew applications

A wide library of community software runs straight from the XMB. This includes file managers for moving data around, FTP servers for transferring files over your network, system monitors, and media players that handle formats the stock system ignores.

Emulators

The PS3 has enough power to emulate many older consoles. Emulators let you revisit classic systems and play games you own using your DualShock controller on the big screen, all preserved in one tidy place.

Game backups

You can install and launch your own discs from the internal or external drive. This protects fragile media, removes load times tied to the optical drive, and keeps your library organized. Only back up games you legally own.

Themes and personalization

Custom themes, icons, and dynamic backgrounds let you restyle the entire interface. The community has produced thousands of free themes to give your dashboard a fresh look.

Game mods and tools

Save editors, cheat managers, and mod loaders let you tweak single-player experiences. offline use Keep mods strictly offline to avoid bans and to respect other players.