PS3 101: New user's guide to the PS3 (ask questions here -- TMK is on duty)

[quote name='chakan']Did you tell him to leave you alone?[/quote]

Yeah, as dumb as it sounds lol. He keeps on sending those messages and FR though.
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']Two things you can do, there's a way to report people in the game (I forgot how), or you could just block him. I believe if you go under recent players (I think Resistance players are listed), I think there's an option to block someone).[/quote]
He's also gotten messages and friend requests, so it could be done that way, too. Not sure if blocking block all forms of communique or not, but I could try it out with my foreign subaccounts.
 
There was one person who wouldn't stop bugging me with messages (who didn't speak English and didn't understand it too well), so I ended up just blocking that person and haven't heard from them again.

One of my oldest posts here, I discussed about some guy who kept requesting to be my friend and he kept annoying me (asking me to make him wallpapers and such and wouldn't leave me alone). I removed him and he came back. Eventually, he did stop adding and communicating with me, but that was before I learned how to block people.

Blocking is the best method IMO.
 
To report someone you have to head over to the Playstation website and file a complaint form. There always seems to be a person that makes everyone's online experiences horrible, anyways, I'd say you just block him.
 
Yeah I blocked him. He did mention in one of his things he has "another account" so hopefully he doesn't bug me on that one too.
 
[quote name='Binturong']Nah, he said he got it as a "gift" but never opened it cause he uses his 360. I think it was pretty shady to begin with, but once I made up my mind to get the system I got overanxious and was just like "whatever, I need this now!@#@!". I honestly forget if the system was covered in plastic or whatever in retrospect. Dumb move on my part, and maybe the guy didn't have a receipt anyways. But it is by no ways a "busted" system or anything like that.

jm2u - Is there any way I can check the hard drive "externally"? (ie. not having to put it in my laptop, but maybe use some sort of adapter that uses a USB cable or something?) I would like to take care of this myself first if possible, and I would hate to have to send my system in only to find out that it was, in fact, a busted HDD I could replace myself. Thanks again.[/quote]

I don't know if this is possible but could you run a program off a flash drive plugged into your ps3?
 
Whats the name of the cable/adapter in RadioShack that allows the Guitar from GH1 to play in a PS3.

Any help appreciated.
 
[quote name='Richlough']Is there a way to not have videos and trailers pause on a black screen when they are over with ?[/quote]
Only play videos that don't end with a black screen?
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I'm thinking of getting a PS3, it will either be the 20GB or 60GB, can anyone direct me to a direct comparison of both units please?[/QUOTE]It's probably been around this thread several times, but I can definitely tell you.

What the 60GB has and the 20GB does not have is:
-Card readers (Supports Memory Stick Pro, SD Card, and Compact Flash)

-WiFi (it's internal. With the 20GB, you gotta buy some wireless bridge or gaming adapter. USB WiFi adapters will not work).

-Larger HDD with a bigger cache (I believe the 20GB has 2MB of cache while the 60GB has 8MB of cache. The advantage is some games which utilize the HDD (GripShift and VF5 come to mind especially), the loading will be much quicker on the 60GB. If you replace the HDD, there will be no difference)

-Chrome trim compared to solid black

-Initially, the 60GB could do remote play with the PSP while the 20GB could not. Now, they both can.

Both have FULL PS2 BC (along with playing PS1 games oh course). Both have 4 USB ports.

I remember you were also wanting to reserve your name for PSN LinkinPrime (I think that was you) a while ago? I believe there is a way now, by creating a PSN ID at the PS Store for the PC (I cannot 100% guarantee it, but you go through the same process and I believe it should also work on the PS3).
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']It's probably been around this thread several times, but I can definitely tell you.

What the 60GB has and the 20GB does not have is:
-Card readers (Supports Memory Stick Pro, SD Card, and Compact Flash)

-WiFi (it's internal. With the 20GB, you gotta buy some wireless bridge or gaming adapter. USB WiFi adapters will not work).

-Larger HDD with a bigger cache (I believe the 20GB has 2MB of cache while the 60GB has 8MB of cache. The advantage is some games which utilize the HDD (GripShift and VF5 come to mind especially), the loading will be much quicker on the 60GB. If you replace the HDD, there will be no difference)

-Chrome trim compared to solid black

-Initially, the 60GB could do remote play with the PSP while the 20GB could not. Now, they both can.

Both have FULL PS2 BC (along with playing PS1 games oh course). Both have 4 USB ports.

I remember you were also wanting to reserve your name for PSN LinkinPrime (I think that was you) a while ago? I believe there is a way now, by creating a PSN ID at the PS Store for the PC (I cannot 100% guarantee it, but you go through the same process and I believe it should also work on the PS3).[/quote]

Thanks for the detailed info, this will definately help me in my purchase. Yes it was me that wanted to create/reserve a PSN name...I'll try that in a bit.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I'm thinking of getting a PS3, it will either be the 20GB or 60GB, can anyone direct me to a direct comparison of both units please?[/QUOTE]

If you want a new one [I only buy new hardware] , good luck finding a 20GB .

Toys R Us lists it on their website as in-store only , with no ability to search store stock .

I hope you can find one , if you want a 20 though .
 
I found a GS that has a used one for $350 but I think I'm going to try to get one off eBay instead, I want the original box so that I can atleast get the 5 free Blu-Rays via mail.
 
I'm certain this has been posted before, but recently I've seen Walmart's 60gb PS3 Bundle (60gb PS3, one game of your choice from a list, Blu-Ray remote for $499) float in and out of stock. Haven't had the balls to pull the trigger yet though.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I found a GS that has a used one for $350 but I think I'm going to try to get one off eBay instead, I want the original box so that I can atleast get the 5 free Blu-Rays via mail.[/quote]
Not sure if you've seen the submission form for the 5 Free BD's, but you'll need a copy of the store receipt, too.
If you're going the Ebay route be sure to ask the selling to include that!
 
Wow! For my 40th birthday, a bunch of awesome co-workers got together and bought me an 80GB PS3, and I'm psyched. For the first time since Genesis/Super NES era, I own all the current platforms. Anyway, here is my issue...

I don't have HDMI on my receiver, so I connected the HDMI cable directly to my TV. Unfortunately, my receiver is fresh out of optical audio (Toslink) jacks. Here is a potential solution: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=2946&seq=1&format=2

There are some similar (and more costly) devices on Amazon. Does anyone have any experience with any of these products?

For the record, I have purchased a ton of stuff from monoprice.com in the past, and have found there stuff to be of high quality, and I really love their customer service.
 
[quote name='lanzarlaluna']You could've saved $100 and bought the Sony BDP-S300 Blu-Ray player.[/quote] He could have, but then he'd have just a piece of shit Blu-Ray player instead of a great Blu-Ray player AND a game system.

Or put another way: when my parents (in their late 60s) asked me what kind of Blu-Ray player they should get, I told them the 40GB PS3. They're very happy with it. :)
 
Quick 40gb question:

I know the 40gb doesn't come with card readers, but can you still transfer files over via usb stick? Thanks in Advance to anyone who can answer this.
 
[quote name='Nephlabobo']Will any standard USB keyboard work with the PS3 or do you need a special one?[/QUOTE]

In my experience, cheapo ones work great. Bought one at the local Walmart for seven bucks and it works just fine.
 
[quote name='Gourd']In my experience, cheapo ones work great. Bought one at the local Walmart for seven bucks and it works just fine.[/quote]

Cool, thanks.
 
[quote name='toper']Quick 40gb question:

I know the 40gb doesn't come with card readers, but can you still transfer files over via usb stick? Thanks in Advance to anyone who can answer this.[/quote]

i echo this questions about the 20 gig.
 
Man I have a problem with the PS3 connections. Today I ran out and bought a philips HDMI cable.

Ok here is the scenerio.
I have a Sony LCD TV with one hdmi port. I also have a Sony surround system with no hdmi port.

If I have an hdmi cable then I don't need to have the red, white, and yellow cable that came with the PS3 plugged in?
I plugged in the hdmi cable from the PS3 to the television. I got the picture and sound was coming out of the television speakers not the surround system.
How do I get sound from the surround system? I thought that the hdmi cable was for picture and sound?
 
[quote name='D_Icon']Man I have a problem with the PS3 connections. Today I ran out and bought a philips HDMI cable.

Ok here is the scenerio.
I have a Sony LCD TV with one hdmi port. I also have a Sony surround system with no hdmi port.

If I have an hdmi cable then I don't need to have the red, white, and yellow cable that came with the PS3 plugged in?
I plugged in the hdmi cable from the PS3 to the television. I got the picture and sound was coming out of the television speakers not the surround system.
How do I get sound from the surround system? I thought that the hdmi cable was for picture and sound?[/quote]You're gonna need an optical cable to connect from the PS3 to your receiver. The audio is fed through the HDMI, but since it's going to your TV, you're not gonna get surround. And yes, you won't be needing the red/white/yellow composite cables.
 
[quote name='icyjones']i echo this questions about the 20 gig.[/quote]

Both the 20GB and the 40GB can transfer files via USB memory stick.
 
[quote name='Oxygen']Both the 20GB and the 40GB can transfer files via USB memory stick.[/QUOTE]


Thank you very much for the info.
 
[quote name='SteveMcQ']You're gonna need an optical cable to connect from the PS3 to your receiver. The audio is fed through the HDMI, but since it's going to your TV, you're not gonna get surround. And yes, you won't be needing the red/white/yellow composite cables.[/quote]
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Do I really need the optical cable for crystal clear 5.1 sound? Are the more expensive ones better? Or does it matter as long as its an optical cable?
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=optical+cable+&ic=24_0


How I had the PS3 set-up before I bought the hdmi cable was, I had the yellow cable go to the TV and I had the red and white go to the receiver.

After playing around with the cables, I managed to get sound to come out through the surround system. What I did was I kept the red and white cables in the receiver and I unplugged the yellow one from the TV. The hdmi cable is plugged into the tv instead of the yellow cable.

Will an optical cable really optimize the sound quality like an hdmi cable optimizes the picture quality?

Is the sound that comes from using an optical cable clearer than the sound that comes by using the red/white composite cables?

There needs to be a website that has a picture of a cable and the name. All this composite, componet, optical stuff can get confusing.
 
[quote name='primetime']Hmm...If anybody has a better thread to throw this in, suggest away. I haven't been able to complete a game of Madden 08 in my last 8 or so tries. I even tried messing around with port triggering (Netgear) and it still didn't work last night. I suppose I could fool around with it some more tonight.

Insight?[/quote]

I just tried to open all of the ports for my PS3's IP, but I still keep getting disconnected from Madden. I'm starting to get fed up. Any more ideas?
 
[quote name='D_Icon']Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Do I really need the optical cable for crystal clear 5.1 sound? Are the more expensive ones better? Or does it matter as long as its an optical cable?
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=optical+cable+&ic=24_0


How I had the PS3 set-up before I bought the hdmi cable was, I had the yellow cable go to the TV and I had the red and white go to the receiver.

After playing around with the cables, I managed to get sound to come out through the surround system. What I did was I kept the red and white cables in the receiver and I unplugged the yellow one from the TV. The hdmi cable is plugged into the tv instead of the yellow cable.

Will an optical cable really optimize the sound quality like an hdmi cable optimizes the picture quality?

Is the sound that comes from using an optical cable clearer than the sound that comes by using the red/white composite cables?

There needs to be a website that has a picture of a cable and the name. All this composite, componet, optical stuff can get confusing.[/QUOTE]

Yes. Optical will really optimize your surround sound. It will also be more clear. I couldn't live without using optical. Also if you want to save a couple of bucks, buy your optical and HDMI cables at Monoprice.com You'll save a great deal of money and get some nice high quality cables.
 
i just got a 60g ps3 for $419.64 last night and was wondering what are some good games to get that are ps3 exclusives?? also what are some good ps2 games that i could get?? (i am now a pswii60 owner lol)

thanks for any help
 
4 PS2 games and 1 PS3 game: The Entire Ratchet and Clank Series.


PS2:
Disgaea
Tales of the Abyss
Persona 3
Star Ocean 3

There are so MANY awesome PS2 games, that I'll let someone else list more

PS3:

Resistance
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Stardust HD
Folklore
 
Hi. My ps3 started freezing a today. It did it 2 times while I was playing blazing angles and after turning it off by the switch in the back I booted it up again, to find that my blazing angels data was corrupted. The HDD idicator thing wasnt flashing so it was safe to turn off. Does anyone know anything about PS3 freezing problems and if there is a way to save ur games in other areas than the hard drive. Thanks from a ticked off new PS3 owner.
 
I would definitely get Resistance, Warhawk, and Super Stardust HD (PSN). Possibly Unreal Tournament 3 as well if you're into hardcore shooters. Rent Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank: Future, and Heavenly Sword... they are all good games but short and single player only so there isn't much replay value.
 
never had my PS3 freeze on me, but i'm assuming after you save the game on to the HDD, cant you transfer that file on to a thumb stick or a memory card for safe keeping? I Dont think the game will save directly onto the thumb drive or a memory card/stick though.
 
I've actually had the same problem with mine but only twice. Once while playing a PS2 title, that just froze on me completely and I got the blue screen. The other while I was playing LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga and it froze while in the middle of a save. Glady though, it come to again after like 4 minutes of wait, but thats still a pretty long time for it to take to save. o.0
 
You def want Uncharted. That games amazing. And for online you want Resistance. Ratchet and Clank was really good, specially if you're a huge fan of their other stuff like I am. Infact thats the reason I bought mine. o.o I'm just even more glad I did now that I played Uncharted.
 
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