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[Zeehunter]

What is the cost of the Cheapest PS3 model ??
Don't want a move bundle

[sharat]

16500 for 160 gb model on buytheprice.com

What is the cost of the Cheapest PS3 model ??
Don't want a move bundle

[ganeshran]

Noob question. What are online codes for games?

is it to play games on psn? Once used, do they get tied to a particular console?

[Rock Lee]

Noob question. What are online codes for games?

is it to play games on psn? Once used, do they get tied to a particular console?

Online codes means unless you redeem that code on your PSN account, you can't play game Online. For example, WWE 12 has got Online Pass. Unless you redeem that Online pass, you can only play game offline.

And they get tied to a particular PSN account, and then PS3. Once you download and install the Online Pass (usually a 100kb download), you can play that game Online on any PSN account on your PS3. Same goes with DLC codes. Once you redeem/purchase DLC on one PSN account, all other accounts on your PS3 can use it for that game.

Only GT5 found a way to restrict DLC to an account AFAIK.

[ganeshran]

Online codes means unless you redeem that code on your PSN account, you can't play game Online. For example, WWE 12 has got Online Pass. Unless you redeem that Online pass, you can only play game offline.

And they get tied to a particular PSN account, and then PS3. Once you download and install the Online Pass (usually a 100kb download), you can play that game Online on any PSN account on your PS3. Same goes with DLC codes. Once you redeem/purchase DLC on one PSN account, all other accounts on your PS3 can use it for that game.

Only GT5 found a way to restrict DLC to an account AFAIK.

Thanks dude, that cleared my doubt .

[ganeshran]

One more noob doubt.

Is it possible to install games from the disk on PS3? So the games run from the HDD and not the disk itself. Even if the presence of the disk is required in the console, this will help protect the game from scratches right?

[Rock Lee]

^No, only a part of game is installed and that is mandatory install. Also, Bluray data is huge, even if it is somehow allowed to install whole game, you wont like that. KZ3 is 45 GB of data, UC2 is around 25 GB IIRC.

Even if the presence of the disk is required in the console, this will help protect the game from scratches right?

Blu Ray disks are extremely scratch resistant, it is very difficult to scratch a BR, unless you scratch it with a key or something. So dont worry.

[ganeshran]

^No, only a part of game is installed and that is mandatory install. Also, Bluray data is huge, even if it is somehow allowed to install whole game, you wont like that. KZ3 is 45 GB of data, UC2 is around 25 GB IIRC.



Blu Ray disks are extremely scratch resistant, it is very difficult to scratch a BR, unless you scratch it with a key or something. So dont worry.

Thanks.. Good to know that BR disks are scratch resistant.

[LeonardoInventions]

Hi. Can anyone tell me how to access internet on ps3 via a USB dongle??

[Nemo]

i dont think we can, can we ? even i want to know.

['Pranay]

Their is a way i think

[ganeshran]

Its me again

1.) If we connect the PS3 to an LCD/LED monitor, how to get the sound?

2.) Is it better to let the disk inside the console at all times or to put it only while playing.

Edited by ganeshran, 07 May 2012 - 10:58 PM.

[Iceman™]

Hi. Can anyone tell me how to access internet on ps3 via a USB dongle??

I play MP games with the internet dongle
You need a laptop, ethernet cord and windows 7 or XP installed on your laptop
you need to allow the laptop to share the internet or
You can use connectify and share via wifi , wifi is good for downloading but the MP lags over wifi

[LeonardoInventions]

I play MP games with the internet dongle
You need a laptop, ethernet cord and windows 7 or XP installed on your laptop
you need to allow the laptop to share the internet or
You can use connectify and share via wifi , wifi is good for downloading but the MP lags over wifi

Cheers for that

Do I have to adjust any settings in ps3 as well or will it automatically recognize the connection?

[Ph3N0M]

Its me again

1.) If we connect the PS3 to an LCD/LED monitor, how to get the sound?

2.) Is it better to let the disk inside the console at all times or to put it only while playing.

You can connect to the monitor via HDMI cable, and can connect to external speakers directly via PS3's composite cables. Then, you just need to select 'composite' from the sound output settings on the PS3. You'll also need the following if your speakers don't directly accept composite cables:
http://www.ebay.in/itm/2RCA-FEMALE-3-5-MM-MALE-ADAPTER-CONNECTOR-/261017153303?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item3cc5d5af17

[ganeshran]

You can connect to the monitor via HDMI cable, and can connect to external speakers directly via PS3's composite cables. Then, you just need to select 'composite' from the sound output settings on the PS3. You'll also need the following if your speakers don't directly accept composite cables:
http://www.ebay.in/itm/2RCA-FEMALE-3-5-MM-MALE-ADAPTER-CONNECTOR-/261017153303?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item3cc5d5af17

Cool

Any recommendations for inexpensive speakers?

[Ph3N0M]

^ Right now, I am using a speaker like this:
http://www.ebay.in/i...=item4164b97f7e

It really does its job well for my small hostel room, however you may want to spend more if you have a bigger playing area.

[ganeshran]

I paired my Bluetooth headset with the ps3. It detected and I also changed the options to make it use the Dell-BH200 instead of the System Default device.

Still sound comes out of TV and not the headset. I searched all over, but there is no other option to make the default audio device the headset rather than the TV. Any suggestions?

Edited by ganeshran, 09 May 2012 - 01:41 AM.

[ganeshran]

Is it possible to buy online pass separately for games that you buy here? How much would it cost approx for FIFA 12?

[ganeshran]

Yesterday my UC3 hanged while playing. The controllers stopped responding and no button including the PS button worked.

After pressing the power button directly, the system shut down and I was able to play normally after restart. Is this something to be worried about?

[thedarkrider]

Is it possible to buy online pass separately for games that you buy here? How much would it cost approx for FIFA 12?

yes u can use a credit card for buying onl9 pass for games at 10$...

[Ph3N0M]

I paired my Bluetooth headset with the ps3. It detected and I also changed the options to make it use the Dell-BH200 instead of the System Default device.

Still sound comes out of TV and not the headset. I searched all over, but there is no other option to make the default audio device the headset rather than the TV. Any suggestions?

Headset only works for communicating while in multiplayer, unless it is the official sony wireless surround sound headset.

Yesterday my UC3 hanged while playing. The controllers stopped responding and no button including the PS button worked.

After pressing the power button directly, the system shut down and I was able to play normally after restart. Is this something to be worried about?

UC3 has many known issues. Don't worry too much. Just try to keep your system as cool and dust-free as possible. f**k-ups like these tend to occur occasionally.

[ganeshran]

yes u can use a credit card for buying onl9 pass for games at 10$...

Cool.. 10$ is a bit steep but alteast there is a way to play online for the newer games.

Headset only works for communicating while in multiplayer, unless it is the official sony wireless surround sound headset.

Ya I searched online and another user also posted this suggesting to use a headset which accepts composite cable input or a converter between 3.5mm and RCA cables.

UC3 has many known issues. Don't worry too much. Just try to keep your system as cool and dust-free as possible. f**k-ups like these tend to occur occasionally.

Cool. I was a bit concerned if it was a power supply issue but the console seems running fine now. Like you said, it most probably was an issue with the game itself.

[Iceman™]

Cheers for that

Do I have to adjust any settings in ps3 as well or will it automatically recognize the connection?

you need to just select wired connection in custom settings thats it

[egg man]

Is there a way to watch youtube videos with a resolution better than 240p? :-S

[Iceman™]

these days youtube videos come in a resolution above 480p

[AtheK]

it adjusts as per your bandwidth.

[egg man]

it adjusts as per your bandwidth.

I have a 10mbps connection and I watch 720p video all the time on my laptop. But PS3 is locked to 240p , both in XL and the web version of youtube.

[AtheK]

ps3 sux

[devil_angel]

ps3 sux

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