The PS3 supports many of the PS2 accessories. The SOCOM headset and PS2 EyeToy can be configured via the Settings > Accessory Settings menu. You can even hook-up a USB/Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
What PS2 accessories can I use with the PS3?
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What video files does the PS3 support?
The PS3 can recognise the following video files:
- Memory Stick Video Format
- MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
- MP4 file format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
- MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
- MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
- MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
- AVI
- Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- Motion JPEG (?-Law)
- AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts)
What audio files does the PS3 support?
The PS3 supports the following audio files:
- ATRAC
- MP3
- MP4
- WAVE
What image file can the PS3 recognise?
The PS3 can recognise the following image formats:
- JPEG
- TIFF
- BMP
- GIF
- PNG
How can I use a PS2 DualShock controller on the PS3?
If you have a DualShock2 controller lying around, you can use it with the PS3 using a PS2 to PC USB converter. Most PS3 games work fine with the DualShock although the missing “PS” button could cause a few problems.
How do I know if my SIXAXIS/DualShock 3 Controller is charged?
When charging a controller, the Red LED on the Controller will flash. Once charging is complete the LED will become solid. The controller can be changed even when it is not in use. To help keep the battery life longer, you should only charge your controller when the red LED is flashing, and fully charge where possible.
How do I install another Operating System on the PS3?
The PlayStation 3 is able to run another operating system in addition to the XMB. To install the bootloader for another OS, you must obtain the “otheros” installer and install it via the Settings menu: [Settings] > [System Settings] > [Install OtherOS]. OtherOS installations are not supported on the PlayStation 3 Slim model (PS3-2000).
Warning: Only attempt this if you know what you are doing. Only a limited number of operating systems will work on the PS3: Fedora Core Linux (5, 6 and 7) and Yellow Dog Linux 5 are just two examples.
How can I backup/restore data on the PS3?
The PS3 had a Backup/Restore utility that allows you to backup/restore various data on the PS3. It can be found under: Settings > System Settings > Backup Utility. The backup utility does not backup user settings and copy-protected material, this includes downloaded games, certain game savedata (e.g. Killzone 2 and Guitar Hero 5) and videos downloaded from the PlayStation Video Store.
How can I multi-task on the XMB?
The PS3 XMB only supports limited multi-tasking capabilities. You can:
- listen to music while browsing photos
- can listen to music while surfing the net
- download from the PlayStation Store while surfing the net, listening to music, playing a video or browsing photos
You cannot:
- do anything while playing a game
- do anything while playing a video
To multi-task simply press the PS button and perform another action. For example, listening to music while surfing the Internet can be done by first playing a song. Then, press the PS button and open the Internet Browser. This works similarly for viewing photos while listening to music.
How do I create a new user?
Go to “Users” on the far left of the XMB and select “Create New User”. The new user name can be up to 16 characters.