Here's a bit of a progress report for PlayStation 3 owners out there. Another dev team has found a way to downgrade your Sony PS3's firmware to an earlier version. You'll be needing a console with an Infectus modchip - and you don't need previous dumps. Check out the full article for more info.

Now this blogger isn't exactly technically knowledgeable enough to figure out the significance of being able to downgrade one's PlayStation 3, but all you code-smart homebrew folks might be.

QJ Forums member mhorpheox, writes in the QJ Forums that there's been some progress with the InFeCtuS Modchip (the one that's intended to be a modchip for all consoles). To be specific, mhorpheox claims that the modchip is the first that allows the for the PS3 to be downgraded.

You can head to an English language tutorial on how to do that via the video or our "read" link below. Word of caution first, a lot of Flashing is involved so be sure to follow instructions on the InFeCtuS tutorial carefully. To discuss the merits of this chip feel free to head to the QJ Forum Thread via our link below.

Will this lead to the inevitable? Time will tell.

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