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alukadoo
October 22nd, 2010, 09:28
Just got a new ps3 jailbreak clone sent out from Lightake.com (http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.USB_PS3Speed_PS_Break_Adapter_for_PS3_Fat_and_ Slim-33305~c.IOOAM102312010ANEWC) . The appearance of ps3speed is pretty similar with PS3Yes , it works as promised , the main difference from other clones is that it is very convenient to upgrade (no drivers needed) and the price is competitive ($20 price tag).

Unpacking:
The ps3speed came in a small plastic case just like many other clone .

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Upon opening the case and removing the ps3speed , it's very similar with ps3yes , doesn't it ?

http://att.bbs.duowan.com/month_1010/10101822128cf99f5e468b558a.jpg

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The device is using a "Atmel" controller chip which is easily upgradeable via a PC USB slot:
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Features :


* USB Plug and Play solution that installs in seconds without any need to open up the PS3.
* Does not break your warranty seal.
* Compatible with all PS3 models, both Fat and Slim.
* Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA.
* Fully updatable via USB on your PC
* 32KB onboard flash (most competing products only have 16KB flash)
* Disables forced software updates and will never brick your console.
* Supports most games and homebrew applications.
* Easy-to-use software for backing up, managing, and playing games from external USB Hard Drive.
* Playing games from HDD is much more enjoyable, benefiting from greatly enhanced seek and loading times.
* Supports installing homebrew application on PS3 and external USB media.


Updating the PS3Speed:

Step 1: Download PS3speedToolV15.exe and right firmware

Step 2: Press UPGRADE key in PS3speed and plug it in the USB of your PC.

Step 3: Run PS3speedToolV15,then click"Find PS3speed"
Click "Open.hex File",select right firmware hex file.
click "Flash PS3speed"
For more detailed pictures please visit their site : http://www.ps3speed.com/news/html/?424.html

The latest firmware on the site is : Hermes V4.0


Game Testing Results:
(All games tested using the PS3 stock 160GB internal HDD)

Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Resistance: Fall of Man
Resistance 2
God of War Collection
God of War III
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Little Big Planet
Killzone 2
Assassin's Creed II
Heavy Rain
All played fine


Conclusion:

I am pretty satisfied with this product , works like a charm .

Pros:

Upgradeable via USB
Small size
Allows game backups
Allows homebrew
Supports external USB HDD
Does not void warranty
Works on both fat and slim PS3's from any region
Can run open source firmware such as PSGroove/PSFreedom


Cons:
-Only works on the 3.41 firmware currently