PB2 3.6 FAQ

Q:How do I use PB2 to play a purchased PS3 game that requires 3.6+ PS3 firmware?

A:PB2 does not support directly playing original game discs requiring 3.6+ on lower firmware versions. In order to play such recent games on your jailbroken 3.55 CFW PS3 you must first dump your original game disc to HDD using one of the many supported PS3 backup managers such as Multiman. Once you have dumped the game, you must obtain and install a " PB2 patch" corresponding to said game from our website. This procedure effectively creates a copy of your game on a HDD, modified to function on your 3.55 CFW PS3 in conjunction with PB2.  For full details, please refer to the PB2 Users Guide on the download page.


Q:Where can I obtain PB2 patch files?

A:We host PB2 patch files on the Game Patches page of our website, no need to google these patch files by youself.


Q:What are the requirements for using PB2?

A:In order to use PB2, you MUST have a PS3 running firmware v3.55 or lower. If your PS3 is running a firmware version higher than 3.55 then you must first downgrade your PS3 via other means (such as hardware downgrade, please refer elsewhere for further information).


Q:What is the general procedure for getting 3.6+ games running on a 3.55 CFW PS3 with PB2?

A:The procedure is as follows:
1) Download and install the PB2 3.55 CFW (custom firmware) on your PS3. The PB2 CFW is required in order to allow the PB2 dongle to function with your PS3
2) Obtain dumps of your 3.6+ PS3 games using PS3 backup managers or other methods
3) Obtain PB2 game patches corresponding to the game dumps you have, and install these patches over the top of your game dumps. The patched game dumps should be stored either on your PS3´s internal HDD or an external USB HDD
4) Insert the PB2 dongle into your PS3 and turn on the console. Once the PS3 has finished booting, you may then launch your favourite backup manager (such as Multiman) and from there select your PB2 patched games


Q:There is no PB2 patch available for my favourite game XYZ, can I still play it with PB2?

A: Unfortunately, you will need to wait until a PB2 patch is available. The PB2 team monitors various web forums, so if there is a title you want to play then make a post on a PS3 related forum requesting the game or email us with your request. We will most likely see your post or email and do our best to release a patch as soon as possible.

How to use PB2 for you PS3?

Introduction

Unlock the true potential of your PS3 with PB2 – keep your PS3 on a homebrew enabled custom firmware, while at the same time enjoying the newest and most popular PS3 games.

Features include:

* Booting of games designed for PS3 system software v3.6 and above

* Runs your existing games and new v3.6+ games from HDD in conjunction with standard backup managers

* Does not require the power/eject trick

* Custom v3.55 Dongle firmware behaves like OFW when PB2 is not inserted

* Manufactured from highest grade components and Actel based

* Durable and high quality plastic case design

* Tough and durable plastic packaging

* Further features to be added as they are developed

* On board 2 MBytes SPI flash

* Supports Fat and Slim PS3 consoles currently running any firmware up to v3.55 and any PS3 which can be downgraded successfully from v3.6+ to v3.55 (NOTE: requires other tools, PB2 cannot downgrade a console)

* Supports all regions of consoles

* Supports all regions of v3.6+ games

* Rock solid crystal oscillator on board for flawless timing


Setting up your PS3

Before you may use PB2, you must first install the 3.55‐Dongle custom firmware onto your PS3. This is similar in function to the well known kmeaw CFW; however it also includes modifications which allow PB2 to operate correctly. The 3.55‐Dongle firmware updater is distributed in a file labelled “PB2‐3.55‐CFW.zip” which can

be download from download pages of our website. Proceed with the update as follows:

1. Obtain a USB storage device such as a USB HDD or USB flash memory stick

2. Create a folder on the storage device in which to save the update file. Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE"

3. Copy the PS3UPDAT.PUP file to the “UPDATE” folder created in step 2. Thus, you will have this path structure on your USB storage device: \PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP

4. Boot your PS3 and insert the USB storage device into the PS3

5. From the home menu, select (Settings) ‐> (System Update) ‐> (Update via Storage Media)

6. The PS3 will notify you that the “3.55‐Dongle” update was found. Select OK then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update

7. After the update has completed, your PS3 will restart and you now be running the 3.55‐Dongle custom firmware. You may now enjoy the use of the PB2 dongle

(NOTE: The above procedure is only applicable to PS3’s on or below system software v3.55)


Using PB2

To use PB2, simply insert the dongle into one of the USB ports on your PS3 and power the system up. Do not remove the dongle at any point while the PS3 is running.
PB2 for the most part functions just like a regular jailbreak/CFW in that you may install and run any homebrew software and all of the standard backup managers are supported. The most notable difference is that games designed for PS3 system software v3.6 and above are also supported. However, in order to enjoy such titles, you must first obtain special “PB2 versions” which have been modified to function with PB2. Such modified versions are available for download through the “Game Patches” and are clearly labelled as being PB2 compatible. Once you have obtained PB2 modified games, simply copy them to your PS3 internal or external USB HDD as you would with any usual jailbreak game and launch in the usual manner through any one of the many available backup managers.


Updating PB2

From time to time, we will release firmware updates for PB2 which will add new features. Directions and a list of changes will be provided inside the firmware update archive file.

How to upgrade PB2 firmware?

1. According to your PC system (WIN xp,Win7 or others), open "Driver" folder  to find the compatible driver. If your computer is 32bit, install dpinst_x86.exe , if 64bit, install dpinst_ia64.exe .It will install automatically. If there are tips during installation, just click "next step". The process need about 30 second. Enclose: how to know "bit" of your PC system? Right click on" my computer"->"attribute"->you could see it on "system type".

2. Put PB2 back and plug in PC, will appear "Finding Hardware Device and install automatically, after finishing installation. Normally, in the device manager will appear" STM Device in DFU Mode”.

3. Run "PB2 V1.01\PB2 Upgrade Tools\Release\Upgrade.exe", then click "Choose" button to load "upgrade update_1.01.dfu" file, then click “Upgrade" to start upgrading.

4. Do not pull out the PB2 when installing, in case of damaging the hardware.

5. The process of upgrading will last about 1 minute, according to your computer configuration then you will get tips as follows:

Congratulation! Your PB2 upgrade successfully.

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Function features:
1.Booting of games designed for PS3 system software v3.6 and above
2.Runs your existing games and new v3.6+ games from HDD in conjunction with standard backup managers
3.Does not require the power/eject trick
4.Custom v3.55 Dongle firmware behaves like OFW when PB2 is not inserted
5.Manufactured from highest grade components and Actel based
6.Durable and high quality plastic case design
7.Tough and durable plastic packaging
8.Further features to be added as they are developed
9.On board 2 MBytes SPI flash
10.Supports Fat and Slim PS3 consoles currently running any firmware up to v3.55 and any PS3 which can be downgraded successfully from v3.6+ to v3.55 (NOTE: requires other tools, PB2 cannot downgrade a console)
11.Supports all regions of consoles
12.Supports all regions of v3.6+ games
13.Rock solid crystal oscillator on board for flawless timings