Hacking Changing the region of PS3

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Just as the PSP where you are able to modify the system to act as a Japanese, American, or European model, can you do the same on a PS3?
I have heard that you can change the region of the BD drive, but that's not I was looking for.
Thanks

EDIT: I am also fully aware that these past few generations, Sony consoles have been region-free.