CorbieD
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First of all, thanks a lot for all of the positive emails and comments that have been left regarding the Nintendo Wii FAQ. And for all of those who've been relentless with the emails bugging me, I mean encouraging me to write one for the Playstation 3, your time has come. If you have any more questions or comments feel free to post them. We try to answer them as quickly as possible. Enjoy!
When is the Playstation 3 launching?
November 11 - Japan
November 17 - USA/Canada
March 2007 - Europe/Australia
Why will Europe have to wait until March 2007 for the Playstation 3 launch?
Sony has stated that the delay in launching in Europe is due to a shortage of the diodes that are used in their Blu-Ray drives.
How much will the Playstation 3 cost?
Basic system: $499.99
Premium system: $599.99
What is the difference between the Basic and Premium Playstation 3 systems?
The Premium package comes with a 60GB hard drive instead of the 20GB model that comes on the Basic system, plus the Premium system features: Wi-Fi, multiple flash memory card readers, and a sleek silver logo and trim.
What colors will the Playstation 3 system be available in on launch day?
The Playstation 3 system will only be available in black and black w/silver trim on launch day depending on which system you purchase, Basic or Premium.
When will more colors become available?
While Sony has shown several colors at the various trade shows, no official announcement has been made regarding future color choices for the Playstation 3 system.
What all comes with the Playstation 3 system?
Playstation 3 system
Sixaxis wireless controller
AC Adapter
USB Mini-cable
Ethernet cable
A/V composite cable
Can I play Playstation and Playstation 2 games on my Playstation 3 system?
Yes, the Playstation 3 is completely backward compatible with all PS1 and PS2 games that follow Sony's TRC.
Is the Playstation 3 region-free?
Yes. Sony has stated that 1st party Playstation 3 games will be region-free, but Blu-Ray movies will still feature a region-lock. Third party game publishers can use their own discretion and decide whether or not they want to include region-coding in their game releases.
Will my Playstation and Playstation 2 games be region-free as well?
All PS1 and PS2 games will still be region-locked just as they were previously.
What games will be available for the Playstation 3 launch?
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
Call of Duty 3
College Hoops 2K7
Fatal Inertia
F.E.A.R.
Fight Night: Round 3
flOw
Full Auto 2: Battlelines
Genji: Days of the Blade
Madden NFL 07
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
NBA 07
NBA 2K7
NHL 2K7
Need for Speed: Carbon
Resistance: Fall of Man
Ridge Racer 7
Sonic the Hedgehog
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas
Tony Hawk's Project 8
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Do I have to have an HD-TV to play the Playstation 3?
HD-TV is more of a luxury than a requirement. You can connect a Playstation 3 system to any standard television with A/V inputs on it, but in order to get the true HD benefits of the Playstation 3 system, you do need an HDTV.
What is the best HDTV to get for the Playstation 3?
Most HDTVs can at least display 1080i or 720p, depending on whether it's an LCD or CRT HDTV. If you want the best the Playstation 3 has to offer, you'll need to purchase an HDTV capable of displaying the 1080p output some Playstation 3 games will be capable of.
What Playstation 3 accessories will be available at launch?
PS3 Sixaxis controller - $49.99
PS3 Blue-Ray remote - $29.99
Memory Card adapter - $14.99
PS3 HDMI Cable - $49.99
How do I connect my Playstation 3 to my broadband connection?
The Premium Playstation 3 package includes Wi-Fi which will allow you to wirelessly connect to your online connection. Both the Premium and Basic Playstation 3 models will also have one gigabit Ethernet connection where you can plug in directly as well.
Where can I preorder a Playstation 3 system?
Preorders have already filled up at Gamestop/EB Games stores, but select Toys R Us stores are rumored to be taking preorders for the Playstation 3 on Sunday, October 29th. Supplies are very limited so get there early if you expect to get a preorder.
What if I wasn't able to preorder, will I still be able to get a Playstation 3 on launch day?
Not terribly likely, unless you get to a Best Buy or Walmart and camp out. With only 400,000 system available for launch here in the US, supplies will be extremely scarce.
Can I use my Playstation and Playstation 2 memory cards with my Playstation 3?
Yes, but you'll need the Memory Card adapter, sold seperately for $14.99. You can even copy your PS1 and PS2 save files from your memory cards to the PS3 internal hard drive.
Can I use my Playstation or Playstation 2 controllers with my Playstation 3?
No. There is no port for these controllers on the Playstation 3.
What ports are there on the Playstation 3 system?
Basic system:
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 gigabit Ethernet port
1 optical audio out
1 HDMI out
1 A/V out
Premium system:
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 gigabit Ethernet port
1 optical audio out
1 HDMI out
1 A/V out
Memory Stick slot
SD Card slot
Compact Flash card slot
What do I need to connect the Playstation 3 to my Dolby Surround Sound system?
You will need an optional Optical Audio Cable in order to get true Dobly Surround Sound. You can find them at just about any store that sells home audio equipment like a Best Buy or Circuit City.
Does the Playstation 3 play HD-DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs?
The Playstation 3 will play Blu-Ray discs but NOT HD-DVDs. Of course that would be expected since Sony is a co-creator of the Blu-Ray technology. : )
Can the Playstation 3 system be situated vertically or horizontally?
Either way is fine. There are no benefits to either other than space limitations.
How much do Playstation 3 games cost?
Sony has set the suggested retail price of PS3 games at $59.99, although third-party publishers still have their own discretion.
Is the Playstation 3 more powerful than the Xbox 360 or Wii?
While specs-wise the Playstation 3 is a bit more powerful than the Xbox 360, a lot of this will be determined by how well developers are able to take advantage of the CELL processor found inside the Playstation 3. We'll have to wait and see. : )
Do I have to have broadband in order to play online with my Playstation 3?
Yes. Dial-up simply won't cut it.
Will the PSP be able to connect to the Playstation 3 system?
Yes. Sony has stated many times that the PSP and Playstation 3 will be able to link up with each other in different ways. One feature that will require both is the ability to download PS1 games to the PS3 and then transfer them to your PSP system to play on the PSP's Playstation Emulator.
Does the Playstation 3 have parental controls?
Yes, there are parental controls built in to the Playstation 3's operating system.
Does the Playstation 3 have a built-in hard drive?
Yes. The Basic model has an internal 20GB hard drive and the Premium version has an internal 60GB hard drive.
Will Playstation 3 games be available in widescreen aspect ratio?
Yes. Most, if not all Playstation 3 games will be made to take advantage of the 16x9 widescreen aspect ratio.
Does the Playstation 3 have a wired or wireless controller?
The Sixaxis PS3 controller is a wireless controller that uses Bluetooth 2.0 technology.
What happened to the "boomerang" controller?
Sony has evidently scrapped the Batarang controller, most likely due to the uproar it caused among gaming fans. Sony has instead decided to stick with their normal controller design, adding the Sixaxis tilt-sensing technology.
What is the playing range of the Sixaxis controller?
The estimated range of the Sixaxis controller is about 60 feet.
What size batteries does the Sixaxis controller use?
The Sixaxis controller has a permanently built-in Lithium-ion battery that cannot be removed. Battery life is around 30 hours per full charge.
How do you charge the Sixaxis controller?
You charge it with an included mini-b USB cable that plugs into your Playstation 3 system.
Does the Sixaxis controller have a rumble feature?
Due to the inclusion of tilt technology, the Sixaxis does NOT contain a rumble function built into it.
How many Sixaxis controllers can the PS3 handle at one time?
As many as 7 Sixaxis controllers can be used on one Playstation 3 system at once.
Is the Playstation 3 Blu-Ray drive slot-loading or tray-loading?
The Blu-Ray drive on both models of the Playstation 3 are slot-loading.
What types of optical media will the PS3 system play?
CDs, DVDs, PS1 discs, PS2 discs, and Blu Ray discs, both movies and games.
What exactly is a "CELL" processor?
The Cell processor was co-developed by IBM, Toshiba, and Sony and is designed to be able to act as though it were several different processors in one. This way the Cell processor can handle multiple functions at once depending on how the developer sets the processor up to function. The specs for the Playstation 3's Cell Processor are below.
Power-PC Core running at 3.2GHz
512KB Level 2 Cache
7 SPEs running at 3.2GHz
7 256KB SRAM for SPEs
What all video resolutions are supported by the Playstation 3?
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and even 480i.
Does the Playstation 3 come with component or an HDMI cable for my HDTV?
No. Due to costs, the Playstation 3 system only comes with the standard A/V composite connection cable. You'll have to purchase the component or HDMI cables separately for $49.99.
Will the Playstation 3 make my PS1, PS2, or regular DVDs look better?
Not likely. Sony hasn't made an official announcement, but it has been said that all games will play, "as they did on their original systems".
How much does it cost to play games online with Playstation 3's service?
Sony has said that their online service will be free of charge, although there might be some content that will come at an additional cost.
Will there be a game included with the Playstation 3 systems?
There is no game included in the package, although the first 500,000 Playstation 3 systems will come with a free "Taledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" Blu-Ray movie.
Will the Playstation 3 have a GUI similar to the "Blades" found on the Xbox 360's operating system?
The Playstatiion 3 will use the "Cross Bar Interface" similar to the one found on the PSP system.
Will the Playstation 3 have overheating problems after the problems some systems reportedly had at the Tokyo Game Show?
Adverse temperatures were said to be the cause of the Playstation 3 overheating controversy at the Tokyo Game Show and no problems are foreseen with the final production units that will see release on launch day.
Will the Playstation 3 support Dobly Surround Sound?
Yes, the Playstation 3 currently supports Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 and could possibly support more at a later time depending on the way developers want to use it.
How fast is the drive on the Playstation 3 system?
The Playstation 3's Blu Ray drive reads at the speeds below:
Blu-Ray discs - 2X (9MB per second)
DVDs - 8X
CDs - 24X
Will I be able to download Playstation or Playstation 2 games onto my Playstation 3 hard drive?
Sony has said that certain Playstation titles will be available to download onto the Playstation 3 system for use on the PS3 and PSP. No word yet on whether Playstation 2 games will be available for download, although it's doubful due to the large size of many of the later Playstation 2 games.
-- Corbie Dillard
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htj
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Will any hdmi cable work or will it have a different head for the ps3 side (like the component cable for ps2)???
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CorbieD
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You can just use a standard HDMI cable, although Sony will sell you their official HDMI cable for $50, which surprisingly is about $10 cheaper than any of the others I could find at Best Buy, with some HDMI cables going for almost $200.
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arctheladdy
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The Playstation 3 seems like a great system, but I'm just not sold enough on it yet to shell out 600 bucks for one just yet. When can we expect games like Jak and Daxter or Ratchet and Clank to show up? I'd ask about a Final Fantasy game but since it took over 4 years to complete FFXII, I'm not hopeful that we'll see one on the Playstation 3 anytime soon.
I have an hdtv that only supports up to 720p, but I notice that the Playstation 3 supports 1080p. Will I still be able to hook the Playstation 3 up to my hdtv since it only supports the 720p? Thanks and great faq once again!
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CorbieD
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Well $600 is a sound investment in a video game system, but I do think the system is going to be fantastic over time. As for your question regarding a Jak & Daxter or Ratchet & Clank game, there is rumors regarding both games being in development already for the Playstation 3.
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier is rumored to be in development for the Playstation 3. Not much else is known about the game other than it will be the second game in the series (Jak X being the first) to offer online game play.
There is also a rumored Rathet & Clank game being developed for both the PSP (Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters) as well as a still-untitled Ratchet & Clank game for the Playstation 3. It would appear that even if these games are in fact in development, and I'm fairly sure they are, they are still likely very early in development.
As for your HDTV question, 720p is still great for the Playstation 3 system as many of the early games only support up to 720p anyway. There will be 1080p capable games coming out for the Playstation 3, but these games will still look terrific even in 720p on your HDTV. So no need to worry. : )
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Tong Zhang
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Slightly off topic: have you seen the PS3 ads on TV? The one with a doll sitting opposite of a PS3? I don't completely get it. Do you?
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CorbieD
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I guess I haven't see that one. The one I've seen is the boy climbing out of bed and looking over at the doll sitting on the end table next to the alarm clock. Then the boy heads up to the roof of his apartment building and stares up at the sky until he notices another guy on the opposite rooftop doing the same thing. Then it just says "11/17/06" and fades out. I know the two ads I've seen have been heavy on the "waiting on the PS3" idea. I'll keep a look out for the one you're talking about.
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ghost9
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ok. I read through but either didn't understand or didn't find what i was looking for. I have an HDTV capable of 1080p, but it's not HDMI. It has DVI and component jacks in the back, but not hdmi(it's slightly older). Is it possible to plug my PS3 into my DVI jack? will it have that capability? Will it require a converter? do they even make converters for that matter? I have the ability to plug the optical audio into my surround sound so the sound would still be taken care of.
Lil help?
ghost9
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CorbieD
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You have either HDMI or Component connections on the PS3. What you have to find out is if your TV supports 1080p through the component input. Some do, and some don't. The fact that your TV doesn't even have an HDMI input would lead me to believe that the DVI input is the only 1080p capable input on your TV, but you'll need to get online and search your TV's model number and check the specifications. It is confusing, I know. There are even HDTVs now that "support" 1080p signals, but don't actually "output" 1080p signals, they merely convert them to 720p. If the resolution on the specs isn't at least XXXX x 1080 you won't get "true" 1080p. Get all that. : ) If you're still confused, don't hesitate to ask.
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ghost9
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i get it. i'll have to track down my docs on it. It's an older Sony Trinitron tube. I looked at the back of the jacks and it had 1080 listed, but like you said that doesn't tell me if it displays it or converts it. plus i didn't look to see if it's 1080i or p. hmmm.
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CorbieD
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If it's a tube it's only 1080i. Anything progressive scan will be converted to 1080i automatically. And I can tell you, 1080i CAN be transmitted over a component cable, so as long as you have those connections on your TV, you're good either way.
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ghost9
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If it's a tube it's only 1080i. Anything progressive scan will be converted to 1080i automatically. And I can tell you, 1080i CAN be transmitted over a component cable, so as long as you have those connections on your TV, you're good either way.
awesome! looked more closely and the component can do 1080i. Perhaps I'm all set for the next gen  just need to buy an hdmi converter or cable. already have a dvi cable. all these cables are crazy expensive. got my dvi cable for 50 a while ago when i was messing with pluggin my comp into it. the dvi-hdmi plug is 30. oh well. that's technology.
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CorbieD
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I bought a Monster HDMI cable the other day and it was $69.99. With technology comes higher price tags unfortunately. With the Playstation 3 I just have to keep telling myself that it's also a Blu-Ray player which ALONE would run me nearly $1000. : ) If you have any other questions, I'll do my best to answer them for you.
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Golgo13
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Get an HDMI/DVI cable. I have one for connecting my laptop to my HDTV. DVI to laptop/HDMI to tv. HDMI and DVI output the exact same video signal. There is no difference which is why they can make a cable with an HDMI connector on one end and a DVI on the other with no hardware converter between them. The only difference is that HDMI also carries digital audio signals as well. If your TV has DVI port only this cable should work with no problems as it's the same video signal going from PS3 HDMI to the TV DVI.
Hope this helps.
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ryangeer
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Just wondering if the standard A/V connection (non-HDMI) will be composite (old-school "yellow") or component (RGB)? I'm assuming it would have to be component in order to be HD...but if that's the case wouldn't that limit the connectivity to relatively newer TV's? Or is the only way to get true HD out of the system is by using HDMI?
Also, is it safe to assume that, since you cannot use PS2 controllers, PS 2 games like "Guitar Hero", "Dance Dance" or any of the many other simulation games (driving, flying, golf, etc.) won't be compatible? If so, is there any likelyhood that Sony will come up with a workaround (i.e. PS2 controller to USB adapter) or am I being too idealistic?
Thanks for all of your information...it's nice to be able to do some research before shelling out $600 (min.) for a toy! Especially since the availability will be so limited (coincedence...doubt it!). I don't really want to camp out in front of Best Buy if it's not even going to do what I want it to right out of the box!
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CorbieD
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The sad fact is, Sony is only including the standard composite cable with the system even though it's an HD capable system. That means just the Yellow/Red/White connections, with no HD signal. You can buy the component or HDMI cables seperately. If you want 1080p, you have to buy the HDMI cable. Component will allow 1080p for games, but there is a copy protection scheme that prohibits the full 1080p signal through component cables when watching Blu-Ray movies. So your best bet is to get the HDMI cable.
As for using PS2 specific stuff, I'm assuming that Sony will come out with an adapter via the USB slot, that or a third party will release one for these peripherals. The Guitar Hero II is fairly popular, so I'll do some checking and see if I can find any information on an adapter for this.
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Waitin4PS3
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Yo, man how noticable is the difference between 1080i and 1080p? I just bought a 1080i capable LCDTV and i was wonderin if i should have just shelled out the extra cash for the 1080p capability. . .
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CorbieD
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If you bought an LCD HDTV then you'll get that 1080i signal converted to 720p. Progressive scan is the native output on LCD HDTVs. As far as the difference between 720p and 1080p, you'll only notice a real difference if the TV is larger than 50 inches. Anything under that is barely even noticeable, even up close. 1080p is a little better, but not enough to warrant the cost, at least in my opinion.
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noodles
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I might sound a bit ignorant, but I dont know much about computers. The last system I owned was a PS1 and I'm going to get a PS3 when more come out. Anyways, I still don't really understand how the internet connection works. So when I first plug in my PS3 to a TV, will I instintaniously be connected to the internet and is it free? And if I do connect to the internet, does that mean that I'll be able to play with other people online? Also, what exactly is broadband? Told that I'm clueless about technology.
If I dont have a HDTV, will it make my PS3 graphics seem like PS2? Also, if I don't have a widescreen, will some of the screen be cut out or will the PS3 adjust accordingly to the TV size? Thanks
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ghost9
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So when I first plug in my PS3 to a TV, will I instintaniously be connected to the internet and is it free?
no. You have to get your internet connection from a ISP(internet service provider) such as DSL from your phone company or cable internet from your cable company. What is free is the ability for your PS3 to play on the internet. The xbox360 charges a monthly fee for playing multiplayer games over the internet.
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And if I do connect to the internet, does that mean that I'll be able to play with other people online?
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Also, what exactly is broadband?
Broadband is highspeed internet. "Band" refers to bandwidth which is how much information can flow back and forth at once. Pretty much anything better than dial up is considered broadband.
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If I dont have a HDTV, will it make my PS3 graphics seem like PS2? Also, if I don't have a widescreen, will some of the screen be cut out or will the PS3 adjust accordingly to the TV size? Thanks
I'm pretty sure that the graphics will still look better than the ps2, but they won't look as great as the could. I dunno about the last question.
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CorbieD
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Well as for the last question, you will still get the step-up in graphics, but it won't be as clear and crisp on a regular TV as it would an HDTV. As for the widescreen question, it will automatically be sized to fit your screen whether it's a 4:3 or 16x9 widescreen. You won't get anything cut off. There have been some complaints, however, about people with regular TVs not being able to read some text on some of the PS3 games. So that might be a consideration for you if you only have a standard definition TV.
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SuperMan
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Well Guess What.....My PS3 overheated.....nice huh..i just turned it on and then 1 hour later it just cut off...i was like crap. and for the next 2-3 hours i was freaking out. but it came back on....
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SuperMan
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I Think it overheated because i had it in a inclosed area with not much vetilation....So i took it out from where i had it and let it lay on it's side out in open air and it hasn't acted up yet......I also went on Ebay and bought a cooling Fan that can attach to the PS3 by USB so that it would blow more air into the system...but i have not got it in the mail yet....I would rather be safe then sorry again.. but the system does run kinda Hot tho...But it's worth it and as long as it stays cool i ok with it... 
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bobby2555
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I imported and sold a PS3 and the person i sold it to is having the blinking lights problem does anyone know how to fix it
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25-02-07
EDIT: If know one knows how to fix this problem, is there anyway to take the components out of the ps3 and make a computer cos there got to be something worth keeping i think theres a 7 core 3.2ghz processor, some cutting edge ram and a good graphics card and a blu ray drive that you might be able to do something with but the problem is getting something to fix it all together.
Edited by bobby2555 (02/25/07 04:49 PM)
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Giuse
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Hi,
On reding the forum I understand that to get the most out of My PS3 and TV I need a HDMI to DVI cable. But my question is about the sound, will this also be transmitted through this cable? or will it be lost? therefore me having to use either an external sterio or speaker system instead of the TV? and will I need any more cables to do this? Cheers
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Mcnultz
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Hey Guys
I'm considering purchasing a Playstation 3, but would like to shoot a few queries with you all. I own an LG 19" M1917TM (http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=49C6&v=2#infoarea). Is it possible to run the PS3 through this monitor?
Thanks guys, Jim
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