For years, the PlayStation 3 remained the final frontier in console preservation. While the PS4 and PS5 saw rapid exploits, the PS3’s unique Cell architecture kept it locked down for the majority of users on "non-compatible" firmware. That changed with the release of PS3Xploit v3.0, a utility that allowed users on Official Firmware (OFW) 4.82 through 4.90 to install a custom Hybrid Firmware (HFW) and unlock features previously reserved for Custom Firmware (CFW) consoles.