Details of hacking a PS3

Do you need too buy supplies ahead of time?

Because I tried hacking my xbox, and no one told me, including the jf tut that I would need to buy a x360usb loader, and maybe a ck3.

I always asumed it was free and easy, but of course you have to buy something..

So do you need to buy extra stuff for the ps3?I think I might just convert back to ps3 again because its easier to hack, no ? and its cheaper.