Ps3 491 — Top
Do not confuse "PS3 491 top" with "PS3 491 CFW" (Custom Firmware). There is no such thing as "491 CFW." That is a typo for "4.91 CFW" (Custom Firmware version 4.91), which is software, not hardware. If you need to run backup games, install Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra —but that won't require a 491 top bracket at all.
For the retro gaming archivist, having a complete DECR-1400 with its original 491 top means you can preserve PS3 betas (like LittleBigPlanet Hub or the never-released Agent ). For the homebrew developer, it is the most stable platform for running Linux (OtherOS++) without GPU lockups. ps3 491 top
| Feature | Genuine 491 | Generic/3D Printed Fake | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ABS Plastic with glass fiber fill | PLA plastic (feels waxy) | | Sony Logo | Embossed on the underside | Missing or crooked | | Part Number | Sticker: "CFI-491" or molded "491" | No sticker | | Spring Tension | Strong, rigid hinge | Floppy, breaks easily | | Air Vents | Specific diamond pattern | Round holes | Do not confuse "PS3 491 top" with "PS3