How to Check the PS3 Base Firmware Version with MinVerChk

[HeyManHRU]

Before we start you will need:

• MinVerChk.rar‎: http://www.ps3news.com/forums/attach...chmentid=31151
• A PS3 (Obviously ).

1. After you download "MinVerChk" you will see a "PS3UPDAT.PUP" file. Put that file in a folder named "UPDATE" and that folder in another folder named "PS3", now move the "PS3" folder to the root of your external HDD (USB flash drive in most cases).

2. Go the "Settings" tab on your PS3, and click on "System Update". Choose "Update via Storage Media".



3. It will detect your PS3 update as a "Version Check by Ifcaro" click "OK"



After it says "Please wait..." for a couple of second it will tell you your PS3 base firmware (3.40 in my case ).



Below is a list of PS3 models (for fat and slim) and their base firmware courtesy of tito1:

Base Firmware for fat PS3 model:

• 40GB CECHG04 - Fat OFW 1.90 (Max. Downgrade)
• 40GB CECHG04 - Fat OFW 1.90 (Max. Downgrade)
• 60GB CECHC04 - Fat OFW 1.0 (Max. Downgrade)
• 60GB CECHC04 - Fat OFW 1.1 (Max. Downgrade)
• 80GB CECHK04 - Fat OFW 2.16 (Max. Downgrade)
• CHECHE11 80GB - Fat OFW 2.40 (Max. Downgrade)
• Fat DECR1400A - FWD 2.60 (Max. Downgrade)
• 80GB CECHE01 - Fat OFW 1.00 (Max. Downgrade)
• 160 GB CECHP04 - Fat OFW 2.45 (Max. Downgrade)

Base Firmware for slim PS3 model:

• 120Gb SLIM OFW CECH2004A - 2.70 (Max.Downgrade)
• 120GB SLIM OFW CECH2001A - 2.70 (Max.Downgrade)
• 250GB SLIM OFW CECH2004B - 2.70 (Max.Downgrade)
• 320GB SLIM OFW CECH2504B - 3.40 (Max.Downgrade)

[PS3 News]

Thanks for the guide HeyManHRU and +Rep!

[Foo]

I just now relized that there wasn't a tut on how to so this before lol. Nice tut mate.

[HeyManHRU]

I just now relized that there wasn't a tut on how to so this before lol. Nice tut mate.

Same , that's why I made it .

[PS3 News]

There is one here if you scroll down, translated from DH but still one in the Guides section is also handy!

http://www.ps3news.com/ps3-cfw-mfw/j...w-pics-arrive/

[HeyManHRU]

I tried looking for it before, never knew it was in the JFW DH thread.

[Ravensfire]

thanks HeyManHRU.

[Rabun]

thanks for the guide

[mikeyisdead]

Thanks for the guide my friend ^_^

[wildman708]

Thanks for taking the time to make this guide/tutorial for those of us who are in need of the help.