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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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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If I stick a blank hard drive into my PS3 will it work?
On Christmas Day 2010 my PS3 stopped reading discs so I bought a new one, took the hard drive out of the old one, wiped/formatted it and used it as a portable hard drive.
But today I've found a ...
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Can I use downloaded content with another account?
I had an account on PSN and downloaded lots of stuff on that account. But when the PSN hack happened, I forgot my password. I got my account back but still forgot my password. I got a new account that ...
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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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Two guns not displayed, even though twin holster crafted
I've crafted a twin holster and the two guns are not displayed.
The second holster is there but the gun isn't displayed and even the Gun icon on the HUD shows 2 fragments (as I've equipped the gun, ...
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Can I play Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt without the 'Bee nerf' update?
I stopped playing Borderlands 2 on-line after downloading and installing Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage; last I played my game version was still pre-'bee nerf' patch. I haven't played on-line since ...
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Which versions of Need for Speed after NFS: Porsche Unleashed/Porsche 2000 have split screen?
I used to play the old Need for Speed versions that had split screen.
I am planning to buy a new one, but I do want split screen.
Looking at the Need For Speed wikipedia article I saw:
The game ...
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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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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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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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Easiest way to screenshot an XBox 360, Playstation 3, or Wii Game?
What's the easiest way to take a screenshot of an XBox 360 or other console game?
Do I really have to buy a video card with HDMI/HDTV support, plug the XBox into that, and do the screen cap on the ...
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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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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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1answer
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How to reset only the young drivers test mode in F1 2012?
Is it possible to only reset the Young Drivers Test mode in F1 2012 (PS3)?
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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 it possible to use my PS Vita as additional PS3 controller?
As the title states: can I register my PS vita as an additional controller to an PS3 system? I want to play split-screen games without buying a new controller.
I've already searched around the web. ...
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Does PSVita remote play let me use it as an additional controller?
I recently bought the Remote-Play enabled Pixeljunk Eden, and since I have one PS3 controller and one Vita, I was wondering how exactly remote play works (I'm interested in trying Eden's co-op).
Does ...
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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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How can the PS3 do so much with so little RAM and VRAM?
If you look at the hardware specs of the PS3 (on Wikipedia, for example), you will notice that the system has 256MB RAM and 256MB VRAM.
What is going on here? Is it the processor or is it something ...
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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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Can you charge the PS3 wireless controller over regular USB?
I normally charge the PS3 controller by connecting it to the PS3 while its idling, but I guess it's much easier to charge it through my PCs USB port.
Would this work?
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Do I have to steal “Litany of Larceny” items during the quest?
So I was looking through the wiki and saw that I missed an item for the "Litany of Larceny" quest when I did Snow Veil Sanctum. I went back and got the model ship, but when I went to Devin I did not ...
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How reliable is reballing a 60GB PS3?
My 60GB launch PS3 has finally given me a yellow light of death. Luckily I married into a second PS3 over a year ago (phew!), but my wife's Slim has neither most of my saved games nor can it play our ...
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Livestream no longer working on Black Ops 2 on PS3
My livestream on Black Ops 2 for PS3 is no longer working. I tried to livestream, it allowed me to for short periods of time for like two days. Now whenever I try to, it doesn't let me at all. Both my ...
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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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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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1answer
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How do I execute these moves?
I'm having difficulties with moves in UFC3. For example, stepping kicks
step + L1 + square
I tried many times and never got to do it. I don't understand what am I supposed to do. Another thing is
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How to eliminate Rocksmith audio delay completely
I'm playing Rocksmith on my PS3 and I have my video going out via HDMI and my audio going out via a fiber optic connection. There is a small delay between the time I pluck a string and audio comes ...
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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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How can I download a free copy of Battlefield 1943?
Anyone know how to download the free BF1943 game on PS3? I read the following on Wikipedia,
Shortly after EA was threatened with being taken to court over its failure to deliver the free game ...
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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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ps3 super slim: external hard disk
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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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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How different is the Japanese PS3 version of Shadows of the Damned?
I am considering buying Shadows of the Damned for the PlayStation 3, but I am not sure which localized version is the best: Japanese, American, or European.
I was disappointed when I bought the PS3 ...
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Trying to install Netflix app
I'm trying to install Netflix on my Playstation 3. I have been through the tutorial on the Netflix site without success. I'm going to "what's new" section and clicking on Netflix (using the X button) ...
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How can I change the bitrate when I watch a video with Netflix on a PS3?
I know that when watching streaming Netflix videos on the computer is it possible to change the video quality when watching a video. Is is possible to do the same thing when using Netflix on a PS3?
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Driving a boat: Pull back or forward to go faster?
What is the way to drive fastest a boat?
I'm stuck in a mission where I have to follow an helicopter using a boat and never reach it.
I've tried both ways but I'm not sure if there is a trick or ...
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My PS3 controller always comes on as controller #2, even though it's the only controller.
I recently bought a PS3 and whenever I turn it on, even with the controller, the controller always starts up as #2. This is hugely annoying as (for example) inFamous can only be controlled using ...
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“USB Device is locked” when trying to backup system
I insert a USB drive into my PS3, go to settings --> system settings --> backup utility, click through the screens, choose my USB drive... and it tells me "USB Drive is locked."
There is no physical ...
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Is there a way to start further than the first with 2 local players?
I'm trying to play Far Cry 3 co-op with 2 local players.
I don't want to start the offline mode from the very beginning. In the online co-op mode, there is a press start to enter button to get the ...
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How to update a PS3 using USB drive and the PS3UPDAT.PUP
How can I use a PS3UPDAT.PUP file downloaded from the Playstation System Software site to update my PS3?
Copying it to the root of a USB flash drive doesn't seem sufficient. Does it need to be in a ...
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Will offline progress on another system update trophies on my system or PSN account?
Incidentally related:
Transferring save games to a system without DLC
I'm going to be spending the weekend at a friend's house. I plan on taking some of my saved games off my PS3, and loading ...
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Is there a way to use an iPhone as bluetooth headphones for a PS3?
The Sony Playstation 3 provides support for a Bluetooth headset so you can sit and relax on your sofa without having wires from the TV, etc.
The iPhone smart phone is Bluetooth-enabled.
Is there an ...
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Bright screen glitch when using an UAV of Modern Warfare 2 for PS3
I own an original copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for PlayStation 3. I have encountered an error/graphical glitch that no one else on the internet seems to have.
The glitch is the following: ...
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Can I resume Chapter 4 to complete the optional missions if I've already started Chapter 5?
While playing Chapter 4, I returned to the Terra Nova ship after completing the CMS Greely optional mission, and it automatically started Chapter 5. Can I still complete the CMS Brusilov optional ...
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Using a standard dynamic microphone (3.5mm male mini jack) + a female 3.5mm jack => USB adapter for a PS3
Similar to Using a standard dynamic microphone (3.5mm male mini jack) + a 3.5=>2.5 adapter with an Xbox 360, I would like to know if I can use my dynamic microphone (3.5mm male mini-jack, actually ...
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My DualShock 3's L1 button stopped working. Can I fix it without soldering?
On one of my DualShock 3s the L1 has stopped responding. It "feels" OK, presses normally, and from taking the back cover off looks like the rubber pad is being pressed, so I assume the problem lies ...
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How to repair a malfunctioning button on a PS3 Dualshock controller
The X button stopped working on one of my PS3 controllers. It's hardly through abuse, the controller isn't a year old and I don't play a lot (well, not as much as I'd like).
The button doesn't stick, ...
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Can I create a 4 vs 4 LAN Party in Call of Duty: MW3?
I have been trying to create a LAN party between two PS3 consoles in Call of Duty MW3, and I succeeded but it allows me only 2 players per console.
My question is: Is there a way to create a LAN ...
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Is the blue-ray drive in the PS3 user replacable?
My PS3 Blue-Ray Drive cannot read any disks anymore
Is there a possibility to replace the drive with a normal standard spare parts?
