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A modification made to a console or other game system, intended to make it able to perform functions it was not originally designed to do. The modification may be to system hardware, firmware, or software.

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How does the PlayStation 2 console read its discs?

The PlayStation 2, released in 2000, can read CDs, DVDs, and PlayStation 1 & 2 games. These games are formatted in PlayStation format but are ultimately CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs, respectively. I know ...
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How does a Joy-Con know what color it is?

When signing in to a Nintendo Switch using Joy Cons, the screen will always show the color for them. But, how does it know? In terms of parts, all Joy-Cons seem just about interchangeable? More ...
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What is the easiest way to play CD-Rs on my already modified Sega Saturn?

I have a PAL model 2 Saturn that is already modified to switch between Europe, US, and Japan regions and between 50/60hz. It's controlled with the reset button so I think it's this switchess mod. ...
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My Xbox 360 won't start after receiving an update from Xbox Live

I recently bought an Xbox 360 and got it flashed. I connected my Xbox to a modem to get access to Xbox Live. I got a message saying that I needed to update my Xbox before connecting to Live. I ...
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How can I install custom firmware on PSP 3001, version 4.21?

I can't find any help with Google on how to install custom firmware on a PSP 3001 with v4.21 firmware. I'd prefer to do it without the Pandora battery, but if that's the only way then can you please ...
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Accessing the Recovery Menu on LCFW Pro-B10

I've looked a lot of places and I can't figure out how to open the Recovery Menu on my PSP 3000. It's got Pro-B10 LCFW installed on it and I've read the readme and while it mentioned the recovery menu ...
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How do I disable the "autosave warning screen" when I start a game?

Whenever I start a game on PS3 I get a warning screen (something about not turning it off when it saving or something). Is there any way to turn it off without losing access to multi-player? maybe ...
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Is it possible to upgrade the version of Flash used by the PS3's internal browser?

PlayStation 3 has a built-in browser and I would like to use it. However, the version flash installed with it is old. How can I update it?
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How can I install Firefox on the PS3?

As the title suggests, I'm trying to install Firefox on the PS3. Can it be done? Or is it possible to install any other browser?
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What's these files in PSP?

I've got a PSP 3000, with custom firmware 5.03-Prome3. I found these files in my PSP root directory and wonder what's their usage? en_recovery.txt usersystemlib620.prx
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Is it possible to mod an N64 controller to connect to a computer?

Is it possible to mod an N64 controller to connect to a computer? I've read something about this online, and that the power ratings for the controller and USB are not the same. Is this possible? What ...
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