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The Glossary hosted [http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=397132 here] is shown below. More information can be added for future reference :) Please add when possible :) Add links too for each definition :)
The Glossary hosted [http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=397132 here] is shown below. More information can be added for future reference :) Please add when possible :) Add links too for each definition :)


*PlayStation 3 - The game console that brought us all here, also abbreviated as PS3.
*'''PlayStation 3''' - The game console that brought us all here, also abbreviated as PS3.
*Cell - Also known as Cell Broadband Engine Architecture and abbreviated CBEA or Cell BE, this is the processing brain of the PS3.
 
*SPU - Synergistic Processing Unit.
 
*PPE - Power Processing Element, the PS3 has one of these, which contains 8 SPE's.
*'''Cell''' - Also known as Cell Broadband Engine Architecture and abbreviated CBEA or Cell BE, this is the processing brain of the PS3.
*SPE - Synergistic Processing Elements.
*'''CEX''' - This is a retail machine.
*RSX - Also called Reality Synthesizer, this is the Graphical heart of all PS3's.
*'''CFW''' - Custom Firmware.
*Emotion Engine - Also known as EE, this was the Graphical heart of all PS2's and was in the first rleased US/Japanese *PS3's(20GB/60GB) and later removed due to cost cutting and replaced by Software Emulation.
*'''Cinavia''' - A system implemented in Official Firmware 3.10, this was an effort to stop PS3 owners playing Pirated/Backed Up movies, those on MFW/CFW can install a Homebrew App to bypass this.
*CEX - This is a retail machine.
*'''CRL''' - Certificate Revoke List.
*DEX - This is a Debug machine.
*'''DEX''' - This is a Debug machine.
*SEX - This is a shop/demo machine.
*'''[[DualShock_3|DualShock 3]]''' - Sony later released this PS3 Control pad, that has the Rumble Function, they were able to implemet Rumble when they settled with Immersion.
*PS3UPDAT.PUP - This is the firmware file, that you use to update your console.
*'''[[PS2_Compatibility|Emotion Engine]]''' - Also known as EE, this was the Graphical heart of all PS2's and was in the first released PS3's and later removed due to cost cutting and replaced by Software Emulation.
*PUP - Playstation Update Package.
*'''[[PARAM.SFO#Blu-Ray_disc_structure_details:|DISC.SFO]]''' - File to force you to use the original disc of the installed HDD Game.
*PKG - This is a package file, it is used to install games or software/homebrew.
*'''EBOOT''' - This file is present in all PS3 games, it contains various information, during the 3.55MFW/CFW days, patches would have been released for eBoots signed with newer Keys/SDK, so that they could be playable on 3.55
*NAND/NOR - The PS3's flash
*'''ELF''' - ELF means Executable and Linkable Format, this type of file is present in or used on PSP, PS2 and PS3.
*SKU - Stock Keeping Unit.
*'''IDPS''' - ID Per System (Thanks Kamel and zecoxao).
*CFW - Custom Firmware.
*'''ISO''' - Also known as ISO Image, this is like a RAR file which combines the contents of a Disc(CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) into a single file, used on CFW PS3's for PS1/PS2/PSP and PS3 Games.
*MFW - Mod Firmware.
*'''lv0ldr''' - Level 0 Loader aka Boot Loader aka bootldr.
*SDK - Software Development Kit.
*'''lv0''' - Level 0.
*Disc.sfo - File to prevent you have inserted the disc of the game you have installed from it.
*'''lv1.self''' - Level 1 Secure ELF.
*Param.sfo - File which contains settings/parameters around/about the game such xmb in game, remote play, resolution, fw min game should use, region deny...
*'''MFW''' - Mod Firmware.
*Param.hip/his - display the changelog of the game/homebrew from xmb.
*'''NAND/NOR''' - The PS3's flash
*Param.pfd - File used for secure the ps3 save data.
*'''Nonce''' - Number + Once = unique random number
*Ps3 disc sfo - File used for activate subfolder of the game such update, extra, theme, videos and others.
*'''[[PARAM.HIS]]''' - display the changelog of the game/homebrew from xmb.
*RCO - file that contains icons, text and sound that appear's on xmb but can not be modify from theme.
*'''[[PARAM.PFD]]''' - File used for secure the ps3 save data.
*P3T - file format for theme. Can be dynamic and/or with differents backgrounds. You can create your own theme on any fw.
*'''[[PARAM.SFO]]''' - File which contains settings/parameters around/about the game such xmb in game, remote play, resolution, fw min game should use, region deny...
*Remote Play - PSP, PSVITA, PC or phone used as sound/video monitor and controller for PS3 through internet connection on any FW. For less restriction from the official setting, you will need to use patch for PC or edit the SFO of the game or homebrew. Differents resolutions are available according to the FW but not all the games can function through this mode.
*'''[[PKG_files|PKG]]''' - This is a package file, it is used to install games or software/homebrew.
*VMC - Virtual Memory Card - This is used for PS2 saves on the PS3.
*'''PlayStation Plus/PS+''' - This is a premium service for PSN, it gives subscribers free games, discounts on games and early access to betas.
*VME - Virtual Memory Card Export.
*'''PPE''' - Power Processing Element, the PS3 has one of these, which contains 8 SPE's.
*PSN - PlayStation Network.
*'''[[PS3_DISC.SFB]]''' - File used for activate sub-folder of the game such update, theme, and others.
*SEN - Sony Entertaint Network.
*'''PS3UPDAT.PUP''' - This is the firmware file, that you use to update your console.
*PlayStation Plus/PS+ - This is a premium service for PSN, it gives subscribers free games, discounts on games and early access to betas.
*'''PSL1GHT''' - Open Source Version of Sony PS3 SDK.
*PSL1GHT - Open Source Version of Sony PS3 SDK.
*'''PSN''' - PlayStation Network.
*XMB - Xross Media Bar - the OS or Software on PSX, PSP and PS3, also present on some other Sony Products.
*'''PUP''' - Playstation Update Package.
*eBoot - This file is present in all PS3 games, it contains various information, during the 3.55MFW/CFW days, patches would have been released for eBoots signed with newer Keys/SDK, so that they could be playable on 3.55.
*'''RCO''' - file that contains icons, text and sound that appears on xmb but can not be modify from theme.
*SELF - Secure ELF.
*'''[[Remote_Play|Remote Play]]''' - PSP, PSVITA, PC or phone used as sound/video monitor and controller for PS3. Different resolutions are available but not all the games are compatible.
*ELF - ELF means Executable and Linkable Format, this type of file is present in or used on PSP, PS2 and PS3.
*'''Revoke''' - To void the validity of ...
*lv0ldr - Level 0 Loader aka Boot Loader aka bootldr.
*'''RLOD''' - Red Light Of Death.
*lv0 - Level 0.
*'''RSOD''' - Red Screen Of Death.
*lv1.self - Level 1 Secure ELF.
*'''RSX''' - Also called Reality Synthesizer, this is the Graphical heart of all PS3's.
*Cinavia - A system implimented in Official Firmware 3.10, this was an effort to stop PS3 owners playing Pirated/Backed Up movies, those on MFW/CFW can install a Homebrew App to bypass this.
*'''SDK''' - Software Development Kit.
*IDPS - ID Per System (Thanks Kamel and zecoxao).
*'''SELF''' - Secure ELF.
*Sixaxis - This was the first control pad released with the PS3, it was missing the Rumble Fucntion, they had to remove the Rumble Function due to loosing a lwasuit with Immersion.
*'''SEN''' - Sony Entertainment Network.
*DualShock 3 - Sony later released this PS3 Control pad, that has the Rumble Function, they were able to implemet Rumble when they settled with Immersion.
*'''SEX''' - This is a shop/demo machine.
*ISO - Also known as ISO Image, this is like a RAR file which combines the contents of a Disc(CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) into a single file, used on CFW PS3's for PS1/PS2/PSP and PS3 Games.
*'''[[Sixaxis]]''' - This was the first control pad released with the PS3, it was missing the Rumble Function, they had to remove the Rumble Function due to loosing a lawsuit with Immersion.
*RLOD - Red Light Of Death.
*'''[[SKU_Models|SKU]]''' - Stock Keeping Unit.
*YLOD - Yellow Light Of Death.
*'''SPE''' - Synergistic Processing Elements.
*RSOD - Red Screen Of Death.
*'''SPU''' - Synergistic Processing Unit.
*CRL - Certificate Revoke List
*'''[[Themes_(.p3t)|Themes]]''' - Can be dynamic and/or with different backgrounds. You can create your own theme on OFW.
*Revoke - To void the validity of ...
*'''VMC''' - Virtual Memory Card - This is used for PS2 saves on the PS3.
*Nonce - Number + Once = unique random number
*'''VME''' - Virtual Memory Card Export.
*'''[[XMB]]''' - Xross Media Bar - Graphical Interface User designed as a cross. Used on the OS on PSX, PSP and PS3 and few other Sony Products.
*'''YLOD''' - Yellow Light Of Death.

Revision as of 17:44, 14 May 2013

The Glossary hosted here is shown below. More information can be added for future reference :) Please add when possible :) Add links too for each definition :)

  • PlayStation 3 - The game console that brought us all here, also abbreviated as PS3.


  • Cell - Also known as Cell Broadband Engine Architecture and abbreviated CBEA or Cell BE, this is the processing brain of the PS3.
  • CEX - This is a retail machine.
  • CFW - Custom Firmware.
  • Cinavia - A system implemented in Official Firmware 3.10, this was an effort to stop PS3 owners playing Pirated/Backed Up movies, those on MFW/CFW can install a Homebrew App to bypass this.
  • CRL - Certificate Revoke List.
  • DEX - This is a Debug machine.
  • DualShock 3 - Sony later released this PS3 Control pad, that has the Rumble Function, they were able to implemet Rumble when they settled with Immersion.
  • Emotion Engine - Also known as EE, this was the Graphical heart of all PS2's and was in the first released PS3's and later removed due to cost cutting and replaced by Software Emulation.
  • DISC.SFO - File to force you to use the original disc of the installed HDD Game.
  • EBOOT - This file is present in all PS3 games, it contains various information, during the 3.55MFW/CFW days, patches would have been released for eBoots signed with newer Keys/SDK, so that they could be playable on 3.55
  • ELF - ELF means Executable and Linkable Format, this type of file is present in or used on PSP, PS2 and PS3.
  • IDPS - ID Per System (Thanks Kamel and zecoxao).
  • ISO - Also known as ISO Image, this is like a RAR file which combines the contents of a Disc(CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) into a single file, used on CFW PS3's for PS1/PS2/PSP and PS3 Games.
  • lv0ldr - Level 0 Loader aka Boot Loader aka bootldr.
  • lv0 - Level 0.
  • lv1.self - Level 1 Secure ELF.
  • MFW - Mod Firmware.
  • NAND/NOR - The PS3's flash
  • Nonce - Number + Once = unique random number
  • PARAM.HIS - display the changelog of the game/homebrew from xmb.
  • PARAM.PFD - File used for secure the ps3 save data.
  • PARAM.SFO - File which contains settings/parameters around/about the game such xmb in game, remote play, resolution, fw min game should use, region deny...
  • PKG - This is a package file, it is used to install games or software/homebrew.
  • PlayStation Plus/PS+ - This is a premium service for PSN, it gives subscribers free games, discounts on games and early access to betas.
  • PPE - Power Processing Element, the PS3 has one of these, which contains 8 SPE's.
  • PS3_DISC.SFB - File used for activate sub-folder of the game such update, theme, and others.
  • PS3UPDAT.PUP - This is the firmware file, that you use to update your console.
  • PSL1GHT - Open Source Version of Sony PS3 SDK.
  • PSN - PlayStation Network.
  • PUP - Playstation Update Package.
  • RCO - file that contains icons, text and sound that appears on xmb but can not be modify from theme.
  • Remote Play - PSP, PSVITA, PC or phone used as sound/video monitor and controller for PS3. Different resolutions are available but not all the games are compatible.
  • Revoke - To void the validity of ...
  • RLOD - Red Light Of Death.
  • RSOD - Red Screen Of Death.
  • RSX - Also called Reality Synthesizer, this is the Graphical heart of all PS3's.
  • SDK - Software Development Kit.
  • SELF - Secure ELF.
  • SEN - Sony Entertainment Network.
  • SEX - This is a shop/demo machine.
  • Sixaxis - This was the first control pad released with the PS3, it was missing the Rumble Function, they had to remove the Rumble Function due to loosing a lawsuit with Immersion.
  • SKU - Stock Keeping Unit.
  • SPE - Synergistic Processing Elements.
  • SPU - Synergistic Processing Unit.
  • Themes - Can be dynamic and/or with different backgrounds. You can create your own theme on OFW.
  • VMC - Virtual Memory Card - This is used for PS2 saves on the PS3.
  • VME - Virtual Memory Card Export.
  • XMB - Xross Media Bar - Graphical Interface User designed as a cross. Used on the OS on PSX, PSP and PS3 and few other Sony Products.
  • YLOD - Yellow Light Of Death.
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