Sony PlayStation 3 Dumping Guide - Revision history

>User7: /* Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive */

2026-02-18T18:04:00Z

Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive

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	# Use a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4\|compatible Blu-ray drive]].		# Use a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4\|compatible Blu-ray drive]].
	# Follow the [[~~Disc_Dumping_Guide_~~(MPF) ~~\| generic disc dumping guide~~]] or the [[~~Dumping_Guide_~~(redumper_CLI) \| CLI ~~guide if you are not using Windows~~]].		# Follow the [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)]] (Windows) or the [[Dumping Guide (redumper_CLI)\|CLI Dumping Guide]] (Windows, macOS, Linux).
	# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump).		# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump).

>User7: /* Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive */

2026-02-18T18:01:18Z

Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive

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	If you do not have a compatible PS3 console or you are submitting a verification, you can skip the key extraction step and dump PS3 discs on a computer like normal Blu-ray discs.		If you do not have a compatible PS3 console or you are submitting a verification, you can skip the key extraction step and dump PS3 discs on a computer like normal Blu-ray discs.

	# ~~Ensure you have~~ a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4 \| compatible Blu-ray drive]]		# Use a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4\|compatible Blu-ray drive]].
	# Follow the [[Disc_Dumping_Guide_(MPF) \| generic disc dumping guide]] or the [[Dumping_Guide_(redumper_CLI) \| CLI guide if you are not using Windows]]		# Follow the [[Disc_Dumping_Guide_(MPF) \| generic disc dumping guide]] or the [[Dumping_Guide_(redumper_CLI) \| CLI guide if you are not using Windows]].
	# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump)		# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump).

	This will dump the ISO and is acceptable for redump, but will not be able to dump the key or create an IRD. See the below sections for dumping methods that also get the key.		This will dump the ISO and is acceptable for redump, but will not be able to dump the key or create an IRD. See the below sections for dumping methods that also get the key.

>User7 at 15:23, 18 February 2026

2026-02-18T15:23:53Z

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	* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.		* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.
	* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.		* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.
	* Preproduction discs that are pressed BD-ROMs ([https://redump.info/disc/55522/ such as from ~~most~~ press kits] ) should be dumped the same way as retail PS3 discs.		* Preproduction discs that are pressed BD-ROMs ([https://redump.info/disc/55522/ such as from some press kits]) should be dumped the same way as retail PS3 discs.

	==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==		==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==

>User7 at 15:21, 18 February 2026

2026-02-18T15:21:43Z

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	* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.		* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.
	* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.		* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.
	* Preproduction discs that are pressed BD-ROMs ([~~such as from most press kits~~ https://redump.info/disc/55522/]) should be dumped the same way as retail PS3 discs.		* Preproduction discs that are pressed BD-ROMs ([https://redump.info/disc/55522/ such as from most press kits] ) should be dumped the same way as retail PS3 discs.

	==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==		==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==

>User7 at 15:21, 18 February 2026

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	* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.		* Preproduction builds can be BD-R or DVD-R, and all have a common disc key of 67C0758CF4996FEF7E88F90CC6959D66.
	* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.		* Kiosk demos can be CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM.
	* ~~PS3 press/promo~~ discs that are BD-ROMs ~~will need to be dumped the same way as any retail PS3 game disc~~ (~~e.g.~~ [https://redump.info/disc/55522/]).		* Preproduction discs that are pressed BD-ROMs ([such as from most press kits https://redump.info/disc/55522/]) should be dumped the same way as retail PS3 discs.

	==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==		==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==

>Florin9doi at 21:50, 23 January 2026

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	You can copy/paste the below template to submit a dump on the forum:		You can copy/paste the below template to submit a dump on the forum:

	[b]Media:[/b]		[b]Media:[/b]
	[b]Category:[/b] Games		[b]Category:[/b] Games
	[b]Title[/b]:		[b]Title:[/b]
	[b]Region:[/b]		[b]Region:[/b]
	[b]Languages:[/b]		[b]Languages:[/b]
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	[b]Mould SID Code:[/b]		[b]Mould SID Code:[/b]

	[b]Barcode:[/b]		[b]Barcode:[/b]

	[b]Comments:[/b]		[b]Comments:[/b]

>Deterous at 00:13, 10 December 2025

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	'''Setup:'''		'''Setup:'''
	* Install Evilnat CFW [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suM4dUAYUPE instructions here] (use 3.56-4.89 CFW if possible). CFW is a strict requirement, HEN hacks don't provide enough access to dump metadata.		* Install Evilnat CFW [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suM4dUAYUPE instructions here] (use 3.56-4.89 CFW if possible). CFW is a strict requirement, HEN hacks don't provide enough access to dump metadata.
	* If you ~~had to use~~ 4.90 (or newer) CFW, install Rebug Toolbox ([https://store.brewology.com/ahomebrew.php?brewid=308 download]) and enable the QA toggle to be able to downgrade to 4.89 ([https://youtu.be/WoMsVT_ewW4?t=377 instructions here]). This is because ManaGunZ ~~(next step) isn't updated~~ to 4.90		* If you have 4.90 (or newer) CFW, you an install Rebug Toolbox ([https://store.brewology.com/ahomebrew.php?brewid=308 download]) and enable the QA toggle to be able to downgrade to 4.89 ([https://youtu.be/WoMsVT_ewW4?t=377 instructions here]). This is because the official ManaGunZ releases only support up to 4.89
	* [https://github.com/Zarh/ManaGunZ/releases Download] and install ManaGunZ nightly (installation process is a straightforward launch of a .pkg file off a USB thumbstick)		* [https://github.com/Zarh/ManaGunZ/releases Download] and install ManaGunZ nightly (installation process is a straightforward launch of a .pkg file off a USB thumbstick)
			* This fork supports PS3 Firmware 4.90/4.91: [https://github.com/RobbedColek/ManaGunZ/releases]
			* This fork supports PS3 Firmware 4.92: [https://github.com/SashaPrawn/ManaGunZ/releases]

	'''Dumping .iso and metadata:'''		'''Dumping .iso and metadata:'''

>Pelago: /* Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive */ Tweaks

2025-07-07T11:22:51Z

Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive: Tweaks

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	==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==		==Dumping with a PC Blu-ray drive==
	If you do not have a compatible PS3 console or you are submitting a verification, you can skip the key extraction step and dump PS3 discs like normal Blu-ray discs.		If you do not have a compatible PS3 console or you are submitting a verification, you can skip the key extraction step and dump PS3 discs on a computer like normal Blu-ray discs.

	# Ensure you have a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4 \| compatible Blu-ray drive]]		# Ensure you have a [[Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_PlayStation_3_%26_4 \| compatible Blu-ray drive]]
	# Follow the [[Disc_Dumping_Guide_(MPF) \| generic disc dumping guide]] (or the [[Dumping_Guide_(redumper_CLI) \| CLI guide if you are not using Windows]])		# Follow the [[Disc_Dumping_Guide_(MPF) \| generic disc dumping guide]] or the [[Dumping_Guide_(redumper_CLI) \| CLI guide if you are not using Windows]]
	# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump)		# Submit the PS3 dump via the forum as usual (we recommend using MPF.Check on the redumper output files if you did not use MPF to dump)

>Pelago: Various tweaks

2025-07-06T21:35:09Z

Various tweaks

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>Deterous at 11:17, 4 June 2025

2025-06-04T11:17:58Z

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	This will dump the ISO and is acceptable for redump, but will not be able to dump the key or create an IRD. See the below sections for dumping methods that also get the key.		This will dump the ISO and is acceptable for redump, but will not be able to dump the key or create an IRD. See the below sections for dumping methods that also get the key.

			'''Note''': There is no need to dump a PS3 key that is already in redump. You only need to perform the key extraction for discs not in redump or discs in redump without keys.

	==Dumping with a PS3 Console + Custom Firmware (CFW)==		==Dumping with a PS3 Console + Custom Firmware (CFW)==