The PS3 supports the following audio files:
- ATRAC
- MP3
- MP4
- WAVE
What audio files does the PS3 support?
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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.
PlayStation Store update for Dec 24th 2008
Enjoy a early Christmas present today with this week’s PlayStation Store update. The European and US PlayStation Stores have been updated with new content for you to enjoy over the holiday period. The Metal Gear Solid costumes for LittleBigPlanet are now available to download from both stores as well as a few new playable demos. There is also game add-on content for several games including Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Shaun White Snowboarding and more. Check out the complete list below.
European Additions:
- Playable Demos
- WipEout HD
- Metal Gear Online
- Sonic Unleashed
- Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
- Metal Gear Solid costume kit (£4.79/?5.99)
- Metal Gear Solid level kit (£4.79/?5.99)
- Metal Gear Solid "Raiden" costume (£1.59/?1.99)
- Metal Gear Solid "Screaming Mantis" costume (£1.59/?1.99)
- Metal Gear Solid "Meryl" costume (£1.59/?1.99)
- Metal Gear Solid "Solid Snake" costume (£1.59/?1.99)
- Shaun White Snowboarding "Glamour" pack (£3.99/?4.99)
- Buzz! Quiz TV "National Geographic: Undersea" pack (£6.29/?7.99)
- Everybody’s Golf: World Tour "Mainichi Issho Lobby Character Headwear" (free)
- Everybody’s Golf: World Tour "Toro" character pack (free)
- Rock Band
- Foo Fighters Pack 1 (£2.49/?3.99)
- "DOA" – Foo Fighters (£0.99/?1.49)
- "This is a Call" – Foo Fighters (£0.99/?1.49)
- "Times Like These" – Foo Fighters (£0.99/?1.49)
- Rockin’ the Holidays 2008 Pack (£1.69/?2.29)
- "Blue Christmas" – The Pretenders (£0.59/?0.79)
- "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You" – Billy Squier(£0.59/?0.79)
- "Hanukkah Blessings" – Barenaked Ladies (£0.59/?0.79)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
- "Because of You" by Nickelback (£4.39/?5.49)
- "Light It Up" by Rev Theory (£1.59/?1.99)
- "Use Me" by Hinder (£1.59/?1.99)
- Hard Rock Track Pack (£1.59/?1.99)
- LittleBigPlanet
- Videos
- 2x Mirror’s Edge trailers
- MotorStorm Pacific Rift "Water Zone" trailer
- Shoot! episode 6 — "The Dreaming"
US Additions:
- PULSE 12/23 Edition
- Playable Demos
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Demo
- Downloadable Games
- LUMINES Supernova ($14.99)
- Game Add-on Content
- BUZZ! Quiz TV National Geographic: Undersea ($7.99)
- High Velocity Bowling: Patches Pack One
- High Velocity Bowling: Gutter Bird Ball
- Hot Shots Golf New Character Toro
- LittleBigPlanet
- Solid Snake Costume ($1.99)
- Meryl Silverburgh Costume ($1.99)
- Screaming Mantis Costume ($1.99)
- Raiden Costume ($1.99)
- Metal Gear Solid Costume Kit($5.99)
- Metal Gear Solid Level Kit ($5.99)
- PAIN: Ao No Kutsu Character ($0.99)
- Disgaea 3
- Adell DLC ($1.99)
- Disgaea 2 Character Pack ($4.99)
- Nekomata DLC ($0.99)
- Rozalin DLC ($1.99)
- LUMINES Supernova Holiday Pack
- Guitar Hero World Tour
- "Because of You" by Nickelback ($1.99)
- "Light It Up" by Rev Theory ($1.99)
- "Use Me" by Hinder ($1.99)
- Hard Rock Track Pack ($5.49)
- Reggae Rock Track Pack
- Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
- In the Air Tonight ($1.49)
- Time Of The Season ($1.49)
- Too Little Too Late ($1.49)
- Rock Band
- "DOA" – Foo Fighters ($1.99)
- "This is a Call" – Foo Fighters ($1.99)
- "Times Like These" – Foo Fighters ($1.99)
- Foo Fighters Pack 1 ($5.49)
- "Blue Christmas" – The Pretenders ($0.99)
- "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You" – Billy Squier($0.99)
- "Hanukkah Blessings" – Barenaked Ladies ($0.99)
- Rockin? the Holidays 2008 Pack ($2.99)
- Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack – Regular Edition ($4.99)
- Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack – Target Edition ($4.99)
- PS3 Themes
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Disgaea 2 Character Theme ($0.99)
- The Dark Knight: Batman Theme ($1.99)
- The Dark Knight: Harvey Dent Theme ($1.99)
- The Dark Knight: Joker Theme ($1.99)
- Resident Evil: Degeneration Theme
- University of Virginia ($1.99)
- School Girls ($1.49)
- Digital Blast ($1.49)
- Bikini Photo Shoot ($1.99)
- Alpine Winters ($1.49)
- PS3 Wallpaper
- Savage Moon Wallpaper 1
- Savage Moon Wallpaper 2
PlayStation Home patch 1.04 out now
The new PlayStation Home patch is now available to download, but it’s not what we expected. The patch is primarily to solve connection issues some gamers are experiencing when trying to connect to the PlayStation Home servers. As a result, voice chat has been disabled to take some load of the servers. Until the service is enabled again, you will have to use text chat or "phone friend" to communicate. Abigail Murphy, PR Manager for PlayStation Network, recommends using the Wireless Keypad for PLAYSTATION 3 or any USB or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard.
Once the chat service is back online, the PlayStation.Blog will be updated with the latest information. Until then, why not download the new patch and try connecting to the servers to see if you can get online.