ps3 problems

OpenToSuggestions · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:20

My 60gb ps3 has a few issues that I assume are software related but thought Id check.

1. Sometimes I have to reset all settings back to default for it to play dvd or bluray - when I play them the screen will just go black with no response from the console (like the reset button wouldnt work), and i would have to reset all settings to solve this. This sometimes can happen with ps2 games too.

2. Sometimes the screen flickers white for a fraction of a second, every few seconds. Almost like something nearby is interfering, but there are no wireless devices and my mobile isnt the culprit. I assume this is due to my hmdi and cheap ebay hdmi to dvi adapter for use on my samsung 24inch.

I am hoping this is a software issue, as my ps3 is over a year old now

TIA

msmalls74 · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:23

mglover070588 said:
My 60gb ps3 has a few issues that I assume are software related but thought Id check.

1. Sometimes I have to reset all settings back to default for it to play dvd or bluray - when I play them the screen will just go black with no response from the console (like the reset button wouldnt work), and i would have to reset all settings to solve this. This sometimes can happen with ps2 games too.

2. Sometimes the screen flickers white for a fraction of a second, every few seconds. Almost like something nearby is interfering, but there are no wireless devices and my mobile isnt the culprit. I assume this is due to my hmdi and cheap ebay hdmi to dvi adapter for use on my samsung 24inch.

I am hoping this is a software issue, as my ps3 is over a year old now

TIA

Sounds like some kind of HDMI handshaking problem, and the DVD problem can also be related to the PS3/TV.

OpenToSuggestions · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:32

How do you mean a handshaking problem?
When default settins have been set the films work fine for a few months until it screws again - no idea why console wont respond to anything but a turn off and on at the back though when this happens.

The flickering white on the screen is an intermitent fault, which is why I think it had something to do with the cabling.

OpenToSuggestions · 6 Oct 2008 at 00:56

Cant seem to get it to play ps2 games or films tonight at all.
Ps3 games are fine though. I have firmware 2.43 too.

ic1male · 6 Oct 2008 at 09:39

Another guy had similar problems, he said he did a full format and system restore on his PS3. It's a software issue.

OpenToSuggestions · 6 Oct 2008 at 10:39

If I full format, how do I go about saving my paid for downloaded psx games, and also my saved games on the ps3 and the virtual ps2 memcard.

thanks for the quick help

ic1male · 6 Oct 2008 at 11:12

You can do a system back up to an external USB hard drive/memory stick if you have one available. The PSN games can be re-downloaded for free.

OpenToSuggestions · 6 Oct 2008 at 14:14

The format has fixed the ps2 game and dvd/bluray issue for now, whether it comes back time will tell.

The flickering is intermittent and really annoying. The picture is fine, then it is almost like one frame every 3/4 seconds is white/grey.

Have tried a friends hdmi, and no difference. The problem only seems to be there when in 1080p, but this could just be chance.
Could it be the dvi to hmdi adapter I am using??
I am now thinking there is something wrong with the ps3, yet it is over a year old

EDIT: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/261401.html
Kind of like this, but it does it on the startup dash as well as some games, inc ps2/bluray/dvds

ic1male · 6 Oct 2008 at 14:47

Could be the adapter. HDMI connections have to do a digital handshake - the HDCP (copy protection). If it's not working properly, it could be responsible for these flashes.

OpenToSuggestions · 6 Oct 2008 at 18:28

It is only a very cheap thing off ebay, would that really affect the hdcp??
I am sure the flickering issue is a recent one, maybe the current firmware 2.43 is causing it.

SourChipmunk · 7 Oct 2008 at 13:22

msmalls74 said:
Sounds like some kind of HDMI handshaking problem, and the DVD problem can also be related to the PS3/TV.

ic1male said:
Could be the adapter. HDMI connections have to do a digital handshake - the HDCP (copy protection). If it's not working properly, it could be responsible for these flashes.

mglover070588 said:
How do you mean a handshaking problem?

The flickering white on the screen is an intermitent fault, which is why I think it had something to do with the cabling.

Sounds like the flashing might be the adapter to me, also. But as said regarding handshaking, HDMI does seem to be finicky. With my system I have to allow each device (TV, AV Receiver, PS3 or DVD player) completely boot before powering the next device on, else I have a similar problem with not getting a proper display. I wait 15 seconds between powering on each device.

OpenToSuggestions · 11 Oct 2008 at 18:51

Its was a cheap dvi to hdmi adapter

thanks for al lthe help