EASY and BEST method of 3.42 games on 3.41

[h0bbit]

After the multiple threads, and hundreds of methods, theres a simple and easy way that works on all three games that currently require 3.42. I personally just tested each one of them. Also note the region versions I tested. Have been getting reports that this method does not work on EU Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor - BLUS-30436
John Daly's ProStroke Golf - BLUS-30597
EA Sports MMA - BLES-00987

Step 1) Modify the PARAM.SFO in the PS3_GAME folder for each release and change 3.42 to 3.41

Step 2) Copy the game to your external drive.

Step 3) Launch the game, and allow it to update online if it prompts you to.

(*edit*) I just tried a second time after deleting all game data. This time skipping the patch process. It works completely without patching as well!


There is no need to swap EBOOT.BIN files, all these games run off external drives, and you don't need to run patches before installs. There is no reason to run "Patched" mode. They work perfectly in normal.

*The only game that requires any special attention is Medal of Honor. The BONUS content has its own installer located in \PS3_GAME\PKGDIR\ that has a file over 4gb. If you want to preserve the file, use a splitter on it. Otherwise, delete or 0byte it. Its not needed for the game.

Note : You must be using Hermes v4 payload. I tested all 3 games with OBM 1.7.2 and Gaia rc10. Also, always using a disc in the drive.
Note #2 : DONT use Notepad to edit the PARAM.SFO file, it will most likely corrupt it. Use this : PS3 System File Editor v0.80


Attaching working PARAM.SFO files for games that I tested and confirmed working. Please note that mix matching versions most likely won't work. ie: US Medal of Honor SFO file on EU Medal of Honor game.

[b4rtsimps0n]

Are you sure Medal of Honor runs off the external drive? Because whatever I try, once updated and installed, it just hangs on the first loading screen. I tried using the patch to install the game and update data to the external, but didn't matter. Whatever I do, it boots up the first screen comes on you hear some sound, and then it cuts off and my PS3 hangs and I have to shut it down and my ps3 starts beeping at me.
I use a TI-84 with Hermes V4, OM 2.1, I tried Gaia manager RC9 too.

[ocdetective]

Drawback being you are playing on an external drive - bigger games might be much more laggy compared to internal.

[h0bbit]

Are you sure Medal of Honor runs off the external drive? Because whatever I try, once updated and installed, it just hangs on the first loading screen. I tried using the patch to install the game and update data to the external, but didn't matter. Whatever I do, it boots up the first screen comes on you hear some sound, and then it cuts off and my PS3 hangs and I have to shut it down and my ps3 starts beeping at me.
I use a TI-84 with Hermes V4, OM 2.1, I tried Gaia manager RC9 too.

Have not installed anything to my internal drive. 100% guaranteed its working on external. Not only that, but I just tested each one without loading patches, and they work. I am using a disc in the drive as well, and everyone else should.

I would double check your payload, its probably got problems.

[chaoticsands]

Any way to get them working with Hermes v3 (compiled by ps3key)?

[b4rtsimps0n]

Have not installed anything to my internal drive. 100% guaranteed its working on external. Not only that, but I just tested each one without loading patches, and they work. I am using a disc in the drive as well, and everyone else should.

I would double check your payload, its probably got problems.

Thanks for your quick reply. I was about to load the Hermes V4b on my TI-84 to test it with. Hope it works. It's so annoying to try different methods, because everytime my PS3 locks up, often after having waited for it to install the gamedata again, and then I have to jailbreak it again when booting up.

Ah well fresh dump, new payload, crossed fingers, hope it's enough.

[h0bbit]

Any way to get them working with Hermes v3 (compiled by ps3key)?

This method might work with Hermes v4, i don't know. You should try it. Just make sure to delete any previously installed game data.

[hypermetalsonic]

But if I wanted to install it internal, is there a difference? Or is it just as slow as playing it on external

[hrgiger]

confirmed as working here as well

hermes v4b and latest open manager

not installed any game updates just edited the sfo file to 3.41
brilliant playing of external drive spot on

thanks mate
giger

[b4rtsimps0n]

Thanks again, I just reinstalled the update and the gamedata with the new Hermes V4b payload and it works now! Running from the external HDD, installed to internal, OM 2.1 with no patches used.