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virtual alan
04-21-2009, 02:15 AM
1.02

Is this verstion of FIRMWARE known as a Test / Demo?

If so would the console have TEST on it?
mathieulh
04-21-2009, 02:19 AM
There is no Demo 1.02 firmware, there are retail and test/debug versions of it.

Some consoles have the test markings (DECHX00X) (X is A or J) while some don't (DECHX00XS) (used for trade shows) or prototypes.

You should take a look at the sticker under it.

Later :)
virtual alan
04-21-2009, 02:26 AM
Ta!
virtual alan
04-21-2009, 05:27 PM
What if the case is a clear one, well smoky black, no serial number and no TEST on the front?

Software version.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1875/bq4ypwcgkkgrhgohcqekj5g.jpg
Gamesreview
04-21-2009, 07:51 PM
Hey bro,

what are you trying to accomplish? Can you load dev or test firmware on your ps3? Will that allow for compatibility with preview and review codes?
hujang
04-21-2009, 09:07 PM
What if the case is a clear one, well smoky black, no serial number and no TEST on the front?

Software version.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1875/bq4ypwcgkkgrhgohcqekj5g.jpg
Probably a Prototype console then, their cases are more see-through than retail ps3's. Doesnt it have a Prototype sticker under it?
Also, it should have debug settings in the settings(marked with a star) and possibly a install pkg option under game in xmb(not sure if this early fw has that though).
Pikkon
04-22-2009, 03:14 AM
I was about to ask the same thing about the proto sticker,the kit should be a proto none the less.
mathieulh
04-22-2009, 06:29 AM
It should have a few extra secttings in the setting collumn such as NP Environment, if so then it is a debug firmware, otherwise it is a retail one, it shoudl also have the installed packages option (on the early debug firmwares it looks like an update icon with a star next to it)

is there any reference for this kit ? underneath it or anything ?
virtual alan
04-22-2009, 06:09 PM
It should have a few extra secttings in the setting collumn such as NP Environment, if so then it is a debug firmware, otherwise it is a retail one, it shoudl also have the installed packages option (on the early debug firmwares it looks like an update icon with a star next to it)

is there any reference for this kit ? underneath it or anything ?

NP Environment, but no stickers

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2093/330b1.jpg
mathieulh
04-22-2009, 06:14 PM
Yeah it is definitely a debug console, you should try updating it. A few updates were leaked including the 2.52 one.