The Official Playstation 3 FAQ & Sticky thread

The max hdd drive size was dictated by the size that manufacturers were making, and yes it must be formatted to fat32.

The only issue with using a 7200rpm model is potential heat increase within the system but this has been found to be negligible depending on the model.

Access times have been found to increase, especially when loading demos from the HDD and also movies, media etc and when installing demos etc.
 
Just bumping this for the folks that are currently asking how to create US accounts

msmalls74 did an awesome job on this faq and every PS3 owner should read it :)
 
www.joystiq.com said:
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Notes:
* This model is discontinued. The price on the chart represents the listed price before Sony axed it.
** See explanation in F.A.Q. below.
Why do some systems have full backwards compatibility, some partial, and some no compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles?

You can find a more thorough explanation here, but the gist is internal hardware: the initial PlayStation 3 consoles (20GB and 60GB) shipped with the core PS2 components -- the CPU and GPU -- and as such functioned as a PS2 for emulation. Hence, full backwards compatibility.

The 80GB model (and 60GB model for PAL territories) did not include the PS2 CPU and instead had written software that relegated the Cell processor to handle CPU duties. (The GPU remained within the system.) The process isn't perfect and there are hiccups, but it does play most PS2 games.

The 40GB model eschews the PS2 hardware entirely but does not include software for emulating the GPU. Therefore, no PS2 compatibility whatsoever.

What about PlayStation One games?

PS One games are backwards compatible on all versions.
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Just quoted the relevant bits from http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/joystiq-holidaze-explaining-the-ps3-skus/. Hopefully this clarifies some stuff.


rp2000
 
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I've got my PS3 connected to my Pioneer 428XD plasma. If anybody's got this setup, should the PS3 be set to 1080i and what other display settings are recommended ?
 
the_tyke said:
I've got my PS3 connected to my Pioneer 428XD plasma. If anybody's got this setup, should the PS3 be set to 1080i and what other display settings are recommended ?
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I personally prefer 720p, I believe other people have commented that some games get better performances in 720p than 1080i too.
As for TV settings, you'll get much more luck from the AV Forums.
 
my downloading of any demo video etc is hideous i staticd my ip for the ps3 and ran it through a dmz and still no improvement any ideas ? (did this on wireless and wired)
 
Supported PS3 video formats (from System software 2.10)


· Memory Stick Video Format
· - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
· MP4 file format
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
· MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
· MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
· MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
· AVI
· - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
· - Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
· AVCHD （.m2ts / .mts）
· DivX
· WMV
· - VC-1（WMA Standard V2）
Xvid works in some case, if you have trouble try copying file to the HDD first.
Things to note
· To play WMV format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
· When using a USB adaptor to play AVCHD-format video files saved on Memory Stick™ media, use a device that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
· Files that were encoded using DivX 3.11 cannot be played.
· DivX and WMV format files of file size 2 GB or larger cannot be played.
 
CD and Audio Playback, Playlists and copying to PS3 internal HD

Types of files that can be played

The following types of files can be played under (Music).

* Memory Stick Audio Format(ATRAC)
* MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3)
* MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)
* WAVE(Linear PCM)
* WMA


* To play ATRAC format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable ATRAC].
* To play WMA format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
* WMA format files that are copyright protected cannot be played.



Importing audio CDs to the hard disk

You can import (record) tracks from an audio CD to the hard disk. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select [Import] from the options menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Hints
· The default codec is [AAC] and the default bit rate is [128 kbps]. You can change the codec and bit rate under (Settings) > (Music Settings) > [Audio CD Import].
· In some cases, you may not be able to import tracks from Super Audio CDs or audio CDs with copyright protection.
· Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported during content playback.*
* Includes content playback using other features, such as display of image files.

Obtaining audio CD information

When you insert an audio CD, the PS3 automatically connects to the Internet and obtains CD information. To obtain CD information, you must first accept the user agreement that is displayed on the screen.

* You can also obtain CD information from the options menu. With the CD icon selected, press the button, and then select Triangle [Obtain CD Information]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
* If you have not obtained CD information, detailed album and track names will not be displayed when you insert a CD in the system.

Editing audio CD information

You can edit the CD information that was obtained. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select Triangle [Information] from the options menu. Select the item that you want to edit.

Creating or playing playlists

You can collect tracks you like from among the tracks saved on your hard disk and rearrange them in the order you like to create and play playlists.

1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.

2.Select (Create New Playlist). Follow the on-screen instructions to create the playlist.

3.Select a playlist that has been created, and then press the button.

4.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items are displayed on the right side of the screen.

5.Select the track that you want to add to the playlist.
The track is added to the playlist. When the track is added, press the button to stop editing. You can play the playlist that was created under (Music) > (Playlists).

You can only use tracks that have been saved on your hard disk though.

You can add tracks to or delete tracks from a playlist or rearrange the tracks in a playlist.

Adding tracks to playlists

1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.

2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.

3.Select [Edit].
The tracks that are saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.

4.Using the directional buttons, select the track that you want to add to the playlist from among the tracks saved on the hard disk.
The track is added to the playlist. When you are finished adding tracks, press the button to stop editing.

Deleting tracks from playlists

1.Select (Playlist) under (Music) in the home menu.

2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.

3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.

4.Select the track that you want to delete from the playlist, and then press the button.
The track is deleted from the playlist. When you are finished deleting tracks, press the button to stop editing.

Hints

* Even if a track is deleted from a playlist, the music file is not deleted from the hard disk.
* If a track that was added to a playlist is deleted from the hard disk, the track will also be automatically deleted from the playlist.

Rearranging tracks in playlists

1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.

2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the Triangle button.

3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.

4.Select the track that you want to move, and then press the X button.

5.Using the direction buttons, move the track to the desired position, and then press the X button. The track is moved to the desired location. When you are finished moving tracks, press the button to stop editing.
 
Playstation Network Port Forwarding

Some people have problems with PSN giving them timeouts, high ping in games and poor download speeds, this can sometimes be solved by forwarding the ports on your router.

Found this website that gives you a how to forward the ports for PSN on a list of many routers. Its very good and is very helpful, the site also has instructions for many other popular programs.

http://portforward.com/english/appl...yStation_Network/PlayStation_Networkindex.htm

Anyway If you dont want to use the site here are the details

Ports to forward
TCP
80
443
5223

UDP
3478-3479
3658

Its much easier to use the website though
 
msmalls74 said:
Playstation Network Port Forwarding

Some people have problems with PSN giving them timeouts, high ping in games and poor download speeds, this can sometimes be solved by forwarding the ports on your router.

Found this website that gives you a how to forward the ports for PSN on a list of many routers. Its very good and is very helpful, the site also has instructions for many other popular programs.

http://portforward.com/english/appl...yStation_Network/PlayStation_Networkindex.htm

Anyway If you dont want to use the site here are the details

Ports to forward
TCP
80
443
5223

UDP
3478-3479
3658

Its much easier to use the website though
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These are incorrect. You do not need to forward port 80 and 443 (http & https). I will check mine tomorrow, but do not forward those 2. 5223 is Jabra protocol for chat, I don't have it forwarded and it works fine for voice chat. Anyway, more tomorrow, but forwarding your machine as a webserver is dangerous to an extent, so thought I'd mention it.


rp2000
 
I knowtice there no imformation on remote play, just saying becuase i got my self a psp, having trouble setting it up
 
Sho said:
I knowtice there no imformation on remote play, just saying becuase i got my self a psp, having trouble setting it up
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I set mine up a while back and have used all the remote play features. I may write something and get msmalls74 to update the thread (or he may do it himself, dunno if he has a PSP though).

For now, what are you stuck on?

So far I have:
1) used mine wirelessly on my LAN
2) used mine wirelessly over the internet
3) done remote wake up from my LAN
4) done remote wake up and access over the internet
5) viewed music/video/images over LAN and Internet
6) played PS1 and PS3 games remotely over LAN and Internet

So I can help with those, and any port forwarding related queries.


rp2000
 
just bought a PS3 :)

got a 60gig UK version for £250? good?
buy it now with A full working Playstation 3 60GB Console with all it's accessories + two games: Formula 1 and Ridge Racer 7

I asked when he listed the item...
he told me 15mins before I bought it lol!

think I got a bargin as all the ones I seen on there go £400+
 
::: CooliceT :: said:
just bought a PS3 :)

got a 60gig UK version for £250? good?
buy it now with A full working Playstation 3 60GB Console with all it's accessories + two games: Formula 1 and Ridge Racer 7

I asked when he listed the item...
he told me 15mins before I bought it lol!

think I got a bargin as all the ones I seen on there go £400+
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not bad at all, personally i wouldnt pay a premium for a 60 over a 40 but seems you did well
 
Does the 40GB PS3 suck compared to all the other ones? I'm getting one, should have it in about 4 weeks, mainly getting it for GTA IV.

Can it access my PC and stream my music and other things on my PC so I dont have to use HDD space up as 40gb is not a lot.
 
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