Specifications

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PS3 Test Unit
Developers get a PS3 Test unit (Debugging Station) that allows it to run unsigned code. The machine is labelled Test below the
PlayStation 3 logo, and it comes with a testkit. The PS3 model numbers for these Test machines are similar to the the ones for
consumers, but instead of the CECH prefix, the model numbers have the DECH prefix.
Unlike consumer units, a PS3 Test unit has an extra "Settings"->"Debug Settings" menu in the XMB (XrossMediaBar), which
allows many options like downgrading to previous PS3 Test firmwares (available in PS3 Test firmware 2.00 and higher),
changing the PS3 region, and treating a USB drive as a Blu-ray drive,.
The PS3 Test unit is identical to the consumer PS3 unit hardware-wise, but the different software settings is tailored for
allowing easy debugging of programs. By default it also does not use the same decryption key as a consumer PS3, as PS3 Test
units have its own decryption key for debug encrypted software.
Therefore, the PS3 Test cannot decrypt and run retail Blu-ray games. In the DECHA models, PS2 games (any region, debug and
retail) loading were disabled, but later firmwares allows it.
PS3 Test Model Description
DECHA00J/DECHA00A Similar to CECHA00, for debugging PS3 software.
DECHA007J/DECHA007A Similar to CECHA00, for debugging PS3 software.
DECHJ00J/DECHJ00A Similar to CECHJ00, for debugging PS3 software.
Note that an S prefix can be attached to end of the PS3 Test model number, which designates that the unit is made specifically
for trade shows, so the TEST logo is not next to the PlayStation 3 logo. In all other purposes though, it is identical to a PS3 Test
unit.
PS3 Tool Unit
Developers also get a PS3 Tool unit (Reference Tool) that comes with an extra internal harddrive, 512MB of XDR RAM (256MB
more than consumer unit), and a full devkit.
This unit has extra hardware on board that listens to port 1000, and connecting to this port with a webbrowser opens up a
system configuration page, which allows you to set the machine to emulate different models (like 20GB or 60GB model),
amount of user memory (512MB XDR or 256MB XDR), and debug or system sofware mode.
This machine is large, and does not resemble consumer PS3s.
PS3 Tool Model Description Release Date
DECR-1000/DECR-1000A For developing PS3 software
DECR-1400J/DECR-1400A Newer and cheaper, looks like a retail PS3. March 23, 2009
PS3 Demonstration Unit
Retailers can obtain a PS3 Demonstration Unit for shop display that puts the machine in a special mode that allows playing PS3
games for only a limited time before rebooting. These Demonstration units can have their Demonstration firmware updated to
newer versions by connecting to the internet.
The PS3 Demonstration unit is identical (hardware-wise) to the consumer PS3 and the PS3 Test units, with the only difference
in software installed and the included 120GB harddrive.
Although the PS3 Demonstration Unit is locked into demonstration mode, you can unlock this mode by entering a secret unlock
code (those with firmware less than version 1.5 need not enter code). To unlock, navigate the XMB and highlight the Settings-
>Security Settings icon. Then press and hold these four buttons: L2, R2, Select, and Square.
If the PS3 has firmware less than 1.5, the machine should be unlocked from demonstration mode. For firmware 1.5 and
greater, you will be prompted to enter a four digit security code. Depending on the firmware installed (displayed on the corner
of the screen), the codes are (NTSC and PAL PS3 may have different codes for a given firmware):
Firmware Version Security Code
1.5x 5202/8604
1.6x 7568
1.7x 0506
1.8x 7712/7259
1.9x 2737
2.0x 0219
2.1x 2464
2.2x 4801
2.3x 6558