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 type of files can I store on my memory stick?
You can save any type of files you want to a memory stick. It really doesn’t matter. However, remember that the PSP can only recognize/read certain formats stored in certain locations. It will ignore all other file types.
PHOTO
- JPEG
- GIF
- TIFF
- BMP
- PNG,
MUSIC
- MP3
- ATRAC
- WAV
- WMA
VIDEO
- MP4
It might be able to read more file formats in the future, but this depends on future firmware releases.
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)
Can I email my game saves to friends or upload them to a server/website/FTP site?
Yes, you can take your game saves from the Memory Card and upload them to a webserver or email them.
To do this, simply connect your PSP to a PC/Mac using a USB cable (Or you can use a card reader to directly read the Memory Card). Access the “SAVEDATA” folder, found in the “PSP” folder, and ZIP the game save that you want. Then upload it or email it!
What audio files does the PS3 support?
The PS3 supports the following audio files:
- ATRAC
- MP3
- MP4
- WAVE
What is the battery life for the PSP?
The lithium-ion battery offers a play time of 4 to 7 hours for games, 3 to 5 hours for movies, and approx 10 hours for music. In order to get at least 6 hours for gaming, and 5 hours for movies, you will need to be using headphones with the volume turned down to less than half, the backlight turned down to the minimum setting, and the wireless LAN mode should be turned off.
The PSP has many power-save options that should be configured correctly to ensure you get the most out of your battery.
If you find that the standard battery isn’t enough, you can purchase additional batteries or portable chargers from £15 – £35.
What image file can the PS3 recognise?
The PS3 can recognise the following image formats:
- JPEG
- TIFF
- BMP
- GIF
- PNG
Can I play games from Japan or US on my European PSP? What about UMD movies?
The PSP is multi-region so you are able to play games from around the world, although it is possible that not all games will work (so far, we have no evidence to prove this). There may be incompatibility issues with multi-player games when using copies from different regions.
UMD Movies on the otherhand are not multi-region. If you own a European (PAL) PSP, you can only play region 2 UMD Movies, which means a PAL console can play JAP UMD movies, but not US, as US is Region 1. Please check the region code on the back of the case to ensure correct compatibility.
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 play music on my PSP?
For Firmware Versions < 2.8
Connect your PSP to a PC/Mac via USB cable. The PSP will show up as a removable drive. If you open the drive, you will see a folder named “PSP”, open theis folder and create a folder called “MUSIC”, if it doesn’t already exist.
Open the “MUSIC” folder and you can drag and drop MP3 files.
For Firmware Versions 2.8+
Connect your PSP to a PC/Mac via USB cable. The PSP will show up as a removable drive. If you open the drive, you will see a folder named “MUSIC”, if it doesn’t already exist create it.
Open the “MUSIC” folder and you can drag and drop MP3 files.
Note: It is important that you make sure your files are saved as either MP3 or ATRAC, as the PSP will not recognize other file types (including WMA and OGG).