Sony has been quite successful in deterring game piracy for its PS3 console so far. However, this may be about to change if a rumored Belzar mod chip turns out to be true. Besides supporting PS2 and PS3 bootleg games, the hardware-based hack promises many other functions ranging from stealth mode (read: To make the chip harder to detect by Sony) to region-free DVD/Blu-ray Disc playback.

There are, however, two major drawbacks. For starters, you'll have to disassemble the console to solder 12 wires to the mod chip circuit board. More importantly, there's no guarantee that your modified PS3 will be compatible with future Sony firmware upgrade and software patches. According to game portal PS3 News, this world's first PS3 mod chip is currently in testing stage so don’t expect to see it in the market anytime soon.

All said and done, you may be better off buying licensed games to save all the hassle and spare yourself the misery of "bricking" your PS3.

fixe,...

I can already play burnt games on my 360 without a modchip.

they already winning here.

nooooo... ps3 cost in india $ = 300 cows + one kidney...

Not good...not good at all. Luckily, the mod sounds scary enough to probably detract from the urges.

this will improve sales like no other. but its still piracy...

well it was bound to happen when the ps3 hit 299$. or a cheaper price.
though this gen being able to hack its useless because you likely won't be able to play online games

I call bull****. I'd be willing to bet alot of money (if i had it) we'l never see pirated PS3 games. The security on the PS3 is supposed to be extroadinary and after 3 years of being on the market we havent even had a sniff of pirated PS3 games. Some time ago Sony even issued a challenge to the hackers to try and crack the PS3, yet we're still waiting.