This tag should only be used if the question is about the Playstation 3 operating system or hardware, or a game feature truly unique to the PS3.
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Any fix for Portal 2 hang/freeze on PS3?
I checked out a copy of Portal 2 from the library, hoping to spend part of Father's Day gaming. Whenever I put the weighted cube on the switch in test chamber 6, my PS3 freezes. I've cleaned my disc ...
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PSN plus: Once games are free, are they free forever?
I know that with the Playstation plus membership, they will away free games every month and giving away different games every month. So, I were to get a free game, then a month later, that same game ...
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How to mix PS3- and PC-Sound for one headset? [closed]
I like to play games on my PS3 while I'm talking to my mates on Teamspeak on my PC. So I switch to PTT (Push To Talk) on Teamspeak to not broadcast my TV-Sound all the time and simply play. That is ...
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PS3 Controller Connects/Disconnects Constantly
I've been using MotionInJoy's DS3 tool to use my PS3 controllers to play games on my computer (specifically emulators like VBA, since Mother 3 can not be played legitimately in the US), and it has ...
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1answer
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What's taking up so much space?
My PS3 has a 160GB hard drive. I've had it for about a year, and played a lot of games. When I checked it's storage, it says 77GB free out of 149GB. I was aware that I had downloaded and installed a ...
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How can I convert a save file for a retail game into a save file for the digital version of the same game?
I bought Persona 4 Arena for the PS3 back in August and logged dozens of hours in the game in order to to unlock all the single player content. Two weeks ago, I decided to buy the digital version ...
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Can't remember a game [closed]
All I remember is that I'm on a ship frozen in the ice and I go there and then this guy is showing us a weapon or something then he locks someone in a room. Then he releases the gas and it kills the ...
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1answer
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What are the benefits of using an online pass?
I bought a used copy of "Medal of Honor" for my PS3 the last days. As I opened the case there was a paper with a used online pass on it. Because I never owned a game which needed an online pass I ...
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is there a way I can crouch in assassins creed III on ps3?
I want to be able to crouch anytime not just when I get into the bush so is there a button for it or something?
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1answer
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how do I view the map not the mini map in assassins creed III on ps3 [duplicate]
I have been trying to figure this out forever I'm starting to think the might not be one
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1answer
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how do I get rid of the message “Warning: you are leaving the hide and seek area”?
My kid started playing this game without me about an hour ago. He chose to start the tutorial and then leave the area. Now there's a message that says "Warning: you are leaving the hide and seek area" ...
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Are face models in games always based on actual models? [closed]
Are face models in games always based on actual models or are there still some characters that are modeled from scratch?
I am confused because in some games I can't find who the characters were ...
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Price of kreig the psycho borderlands 2 [closed]
It's all over the internet , the psycho is 9.99$ but when i checked the psn it was 12.99$, what's the problem?
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Recover missing profile in Scott Pilgrim vs The World
I had two profiles with Scott Pilgrim save data before I lost my first PS3, which I (thought I) restored to my new PS3 via a backup. However, since the Wallace update, when I go to try and play the ...
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1answer
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Can I play my PS3 on my 21" iMac?
Im finding it difficult to come to a clear conclusion. There are thunderbolt to HDMI adaptors out there. Will the iMac be able to be used as a monitor?
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1answer
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PS3 controller shutting down during Lair of the Shadow Broker
I am having trouble trying to finish the "Lair of the Shadow Broker" in the Mass Effect Trilogy on the PS3. I am up to the part of chasing down Vasir in the transports, where you have to hold down the ...
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Is there an HP glitch for Noel in Final Fantasy XIII-2?
I fought the long gui (and lost), I selected "retry" but did not fight him again. However, in my next battle with a weak enemy, Noel had only a critical level of HP. Every battle since has started ...
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Is there a hidden significance of the PS3 loading screen / background?
According to the below, the PS2 loading menu changed based on the number of and duration of games played.
Is there anything similar for the PS3?
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1answer
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Changing PSN log-in on one user
I accidentally used my old PSN log-in on my primary gaming user, is there a way to log into my new PSN account on that one user? I tried logging out and logging into the new one, but it said I cannot ...
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1answer
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What are some unique game identifiers that I may have in in my PS3?
My house was broken into 2 weeks ago and 27 of my PS3 games were stolen, my PS3 fat was left untouched however.
I've noticed a kijiji ad that has come up and there is a match with 26 of my games. Not ...
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3answers
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How do I open the Command Options in Battlefield 3 for the PS3?
I play on the pc and can bring up the commands to spot enemies, call for ammo, etc but my son plays on the PS3 and we can't figure out how to do those same actions. Anyone got an answer?
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In BioShock 1 I can't get past the first loading screen
I'm playing on PS3 and can only get through Andrew Ryan's first speech, after that the game black screens every time without fail. Is this a thing that happens often? How do I get through this?
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Is it normal for PS3 controllers to constantly lose their charge?
I've noticed for quite a while now that all of my PS3 controllers lose their charge even if they are not being actively used (I have three, this almost always means that by the time the one I am ...
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4answers
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How can Gen 3 consoles run modern games with old technology? [closed]
When I compare games released recently to games released when the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 first came out, back in 2005 and 2006, there's an obvious improvement in graphics and quality over time.
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2answers
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In Bioshock Infinite on PS3, how to get past game freezes in Memorial Gardens?
I just arrived at the Memorial Gardens cemetary, and have had the game freeze three times. The first couple of times through, I was looting corpses before approaching the gate for the main objective. ...
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1answer
857 views
What games support the ps3 controller on the mac? [closed]
This isn't a question about how to get the ps3 controller to work on the mac. Its assuming you've already done that. (support is build into Mountain Lion, some people just have issues getting it to ...
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How can I play Guitar Hero 3 (PC) using PS3 guitar on Windows 8
I know that it was quite simple to set up and use Guitar Hero 3 guitar from PS3 when I was using Windows 7. Now, my new PC already has Windows 8. And, while my PS3 is long gone, I still kept the ...
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1answer
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Is lossy compression used on PlayStation Store games?
I downloaded the Bioshock Infinite 60-minute trial from the PlayStation Store. It contains the full game but the download was about 6 GB. I might buy the full game off PSN but I'm not going to pay ...
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What is an “analog face button”?
I was reading up on the PS4
Arstechnia via Slashdot
And the new PS4 controller is getting rid of the "analog face buttons" that were on the PS3 controller. What is that referring to? The Start/Select ...
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League Play Class Problems
When I play public matches online, I have my classes. When I go onto League play, though, my classes are reset, almost as if they are hacked. Does this happen often? How can I resolve this?
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1answer
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How does the PS3 handle 21:9 aspect ratio displays?
I'm thinking of buying a 21:9 aspect ratio monitor because I do a lot of work editing documents and the super widescreen would be very helpful for that. Since I also intend to use this monitor with ...
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2answers
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DualShock 3 to PS3 with USB cable and low battery loses connection
When my DualShock 3 controller gets low on battery, I usually just switch over to using the USB cable. After a few minutes of doing this, the controller will suddenly become unresponsive until the ...
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3answers
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How can I disconnect my PS3 controller from DS3?
I charge my PS3 controller on my computer, and I have a game on the computer I can use my PS3 controller for. However, I don't know how to to disconnect it from DS3 Tool. Can anyone help me?
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1answer
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Does R1 game update in PSN Asia account
I bought a game in R1 region. Now my PSN account is logged in and I am registered in Hongkong and located in Philippines. Will the game still automatically see the update for my R1 game?
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1answer
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Nurburgring start/finish line [closed]
In real life, the Nurburgring Start line is in a different position from the Finish line.
However at least in the newest Gran Turismo 5 (GT5), the game sets the Start/Finish line at the same place. ...
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1answer
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How do I delete a user account from my PlayStation 3?
I don't see any obvious option to delete a user account and corresponding PSN data from my PS3. How can I do this?
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1answer
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How can I enumerate my installed DLCs on PS3?
Related: What do I need to complete my Mass Effect Trilogy collection?
So, I've finally gotten the funds to fully complete my Mass Effect Trilogy collection. However, I know there were a few DLCs ...
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1answer
659 views
Technically, does Wii U produce better graphics than PS3? [closed]
I'm not trying to start a flame war.
With the same 1080p HD TV, will we be able to tell the difference between the two consoles running the same game?
I'm also wondering if developers can actually ...
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Better Laptime but why do I not own the race-event?
I'm playing Need for Speed Shift on my PS3, which I borrowed from a good friend of mine. On every race I can play there is a red dot in the top left corner and the name and laptime of my friend is ...
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Why does my PS3 see media servers over wifi, but not a wired connection?
My PS3 is plugged into my FiOS router with a Cat5 cable. It gets an IP on my network (192.168.1.85) fine and is able to access a webserver on my lan fine. It also has no problem connecting to the ...
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1answer
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How do I get my $50 PSN credit after my first Playstation Card purchase?
The PS3 menu shows an offer to sign up for a Playstation card and receive $50 worth of Playstation Network (PSN) points after the first purchase.
How does this work, do I get the points immediately, ...
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Is there a website that has new game sales numbers? [closed]
I can go to BoxOfficeMojo.com to see how much money a movie has made. Is there a website I can go to see how much money a game has made?
For instance I heard that Call of Duty: Black Ops II made ...
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1answer
336 views
Cerberus Network access: possible problems?
I read in this question that Cerberus Network access is required for all DLC in ME2 and that this is included in the PS3 trilogy boxset, but I'm unsure what this actually means.
Do I need to do ...
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2answers
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Unaccounted trophy, not appearing in ID
I earned some trophies in AC3.
Unfortunately, my internet was down at the time, and I did not log in.
Therefore, the trophies are displayed as earned, but no time is displayed as for when they were ...
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PS3 FIFA 13: Is it possible to play with 7 players locally (and online)?
There seems to be some mixed information online about the number of players supported in PS3 FIFA 13. Some of the pre-release ads claimed this to be 2-10 online, and 4 locally.
I've played in some 11 ...
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1answer
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How to play against friends in Medal of Honor?
A friend and I both have Medal of Honor for the PS3. We want to play against each other in online multiplayer mode, but we don't know how. Do you know if it is possible?
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Will my saved games work with a new copy of Skyrim?
I played Skyrim on my Playstation 3 last year. I ended up selling my copy of Skyrim to my friend, but now that they've released DLC for Skyrim on PS3, I'd like to start playing that.
Will this new ...
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2answers
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Can I install PS3 games on an external hard drive?
I have a PS3 Super Slim with 12 GB of flash. I need to expand its storage to install games.
On the net, I found contrasting opinions: I know I need a disk formatted in FAT32, but I don't understand ...
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2answers
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Can I upgrade my pS3 HDD to a smaller size and still restore a backup?
Is the image created for the PS3 backup locked at a certain minimum HDD size or can I go from say a 120GB backup to restoring it on a 64GB HDD?
In terms of backing up/restoring windows HDD images, ...
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2answers
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How can I play with a friend in another city?
So how can I play with a friend on the same team against another friend?
We'll all be logging in on different machines in different cities!
Does FIFA 13 even allow co-operative play?
