This application allows users to modify stored data from PlayStation 3 games. This process can include altering character statistics, unlocking in-game items, or progressing through the game narrative at an accelerated rate. It functions by directly manipulating the save files that are generated and stored by the console during gameplay.
The capability offers potential advantages, such as customization beyond the intended design parameters and the chance to circumvent time-consuming tasks. In some instances, these programs provide solutions for corrupted data, restoring progress that would otherwise be lost. They also had a prominent role in understanding the underlying structure of games and facilitated modding communities.