A thread for PS3 owners Here

[bradigor]

I am trying to conver an mkv file to play on the PS3, is there a file size limit that the PS3 can handle? Or will 6gig be fine?

[Cyhwuhx]

I am trying to conver an mkv file to play on the PS3, is there a file size limit that the PS3 can handle? Or will 6gig be fine?

It'll work fine, though unless you stream it, it might give some troubles to copy it to the HDD as a PS3 generally only seems to like FAT32 USB sticks and the like.

[bradigor]

Am streaming through TVersity, seems I split this file, will try a single file next time out. Thanks

[Exit Chamber]

Quantum Theory...

Dear lord...

I haven't seen it, but judging by the comments on GAF and now yours, it sounds stupendous!

It seemed like there was some sort of code of silence on here about it, has anyone else that has tried it just refused to acknowledge it's existence?

[Treble]

I am trying to conver an mkv file to play on the PS3, is there a file size limit that the PS3 can handle? Or will 6gig be fine?

There is a size limit, yep: 4GB.

Convert the MKV using MKV2VOB, and use the option to split the file into smaller chunks.

[Cyhwuhx]

I haven't seen it, but judging by the comments on GAF and now yours, it sounds stupendous!

It seemed like there was some sort of code of silence on here about it, has anyone else that has tried it just refused to acknowledge it's existence?

It's in the so-bad-it's-good category, but really, this is why Japanese devs should not try to do Western genres. Incroyable.

[gone now bye]

I take it there's no way to stream video files downloaded from iTunes through to the PS3? DRM protection or some bollocks? Is there any way to bypass it?

[Garwoofoo]

There is a size limit, yep: 4GB.

The 4GB limit only applies to the Xbox 360, or if you're using an external device that uses the FAT32 file system. I've played converted MKVs over 12GB in size on my PS3 with no problem, streamed from my PC over the network.

[Butane Bob]

I am trying to conver an mkv file to play on the PS3, is there a file size limit that the PS3 can handle? Or will 6gig be fine?

You can transfer mkvs of any size you want straight onto the internal ps3 hard drive using the java ps3 media server for PC. I've transferred 1080p movies up to 26gb over with no troubles.

[Meh]

Transcode, you mean.

[Gorf King]

I take it there's no way to stream video files downloaded from iTunes through to the PS3? DRM protection or some bollocks? Is there any way to bypass it?

Yes, there's no way of streaming or copying the files to unauthorised devices, due to the DRM. Apparently there are ways to strip the DRM from the file, but as I've never done that I'm afraid I can't help; I'm sure the information is out there if you want to find it.

[bradigor]

The 4GB limit only applies to the Xbox 360, or if you're using an external device that uses the FAT32 file system. I've played converted MKVs over 12GB in size on my PS3 with no problem, streamed from my PC over the network.

You can transfer mkvs of any size you want straight onto the internal ps3 hard drive using the java ps3 media server for PC. I've transferred 1080p movies up to 26gb over with no troubles.

That is what I wanted to hear.... Thanks guys

[Treble]

Sorry I should have been clear: I meant when using external media, yeah, because I don't use streaming. There's always some packet loss that's jarring - sometimes a small amount, sometimes lots - when my wifi-connected PC streams via the router to the cabled PS3. Cue statements that it's my network/router

[Wickedkitten]

Sorry I should have been clear: I meant when using external media, yeah, because I don't use streaming. There's always some packet loss that's jarring - sometimes a small amount, sometimes lots - when my wifi-connected PC streams via the router to the cabled PS3. Cue statements that it's my network/router

It will be because you are streaming HD over wifi most likely.

Anyhoo, this weeks update

PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)

Special Offers

(Offer prices available until the 29th of September)

PAIN (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

PAIN - Amusement Park (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

PAIN - Movie Studio (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

Peggle (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

Mega Man 10 (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)

Age of Booty (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)

World of Pool (PSP) (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)

Stateshift (PSP) (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)

WWII: Battle Over the Pacific (PSP) (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)

Vibes (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)

‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ Celebrations!

(Offer prices available until the 22nd of September)

The Secret Of Monkey Island: Special Edition (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: Lechuck’s Revenge (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)

Monkey Island Special Edition Bundle (The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2) (Introductory Offer for one week only £6.29/€7.99)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

Downloadable Games (PS3)

Tumble (£7.99/€9.99) Move controller required Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Flight Control HD (£3.99/€4.99) Move controller compatible Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Space Invaders: Infinity Gene (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

My Aquarium (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Monkey Island Special Edition Bundle (The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2) (Introductory Offer for one week only £6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

minis (PS3/PSP)

Panda Craze (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

PSP Essentials

Championship Manager 2007 (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey

Move Demos (PS3)

Heavy Rain – Move Edition Move controller compatible Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All locales

Echochrome ii Move controller required Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Beat Sketcher Move controller required Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Sports Champions Move controller required Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

Kung-Fu Rider Move controller required Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

Start the Party! Move controller required Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

The Shoot Move controller required Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

TV Superstars Move controller required Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

Racket Sports Move controller required Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Russia

Demos (PS3)

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: Not available in Germany

FIFA 11 Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

PES 2011 Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

NBA 2K11 Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Space Invaders: Infinity Gene Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

High Velocity Bowling – PlayStation Move Key (free) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

EyePet

Move Edition Upgrade (free)

Farm Styling Pack (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

ModNation Racers – Gopher (Mod and Kart) Pack (£1.39/€1.75) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

NHL 11 – 20th Anniversary Bauer Boost Pack (£5.49/€6.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Rock Band

‘Holy Driver’ by Dio (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Irish Blood, English Heart’ by Morrissey (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Nirvana’ by Juliana Hatfield (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Stand up and Shout’ by Dio (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Straight Lines’ by Silverchair (£0.99/€1.49)

‘That’s Tha Homie’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49)

‘This Charming Man’ by The Smiths (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Writing on the Walls’ by Underoath (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE

Rock Band Network

‘Africa’ by Quartered (£0.59/€0.79)

‘Nightlife Commando’ by Bang Camaro (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Shop Vac’ by Jonathan Coulton (£0.99/€1.49)

‘Swallow the Razor’ by Bang Camaro (£0.59/€0.79)

‘The Final Episode (Let’s Change The Channel)’ by Asking Alexandria (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE

Add-On Game Content (PSP)

LittleBigPlanet - Moon Landing Costume (free) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

FirstPlay (PS3)

FirstPlay Episode 024 (£0.99/€1.20)

Availability: Ireland and UK only

Videos (PS3)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Gamescom Trailer

Vanquish Pre-Order DLC Tri-Weapon Trailer

Dc Universe Online Inside The Studio Vlog 4

Premium Themes (PS3)

Space Invaders: Infinity Geme Custom Themes 1, 2 and 3 (£1.59/€1.99 each)

(Disruptive) Space: The Cosmic Ballet (£1.49/€1.99)

(Von Chrono) Analog Scream (£1.19/€1.49)

(Von Chrono) Elegals (£1.19/€1.49)

(Von Chrono) Globulars (£1.19/€1.49)

[DC Lemon]

I've been trying to do a transfer data thingy from my old PS3 to my new 320GB slim but it won't work and tells me an ethernet cable is not connected or the other PS3 is switched off. Neither of these things are true.

I've followed every step of this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM4anitZic0

It says not to use a crossover ethernet cable. I don't know what a crossover ethernet cable is, but I'm using the one that came with the original PS3 and from what I can tell that isn't a crossover.

[IronChicken]

I would have thought you'd need to use a crossover cable as you do with a PC.

If you don't they can't see each other which is what is happening to you.

If you've got a router try connecting them together through that as they put the twist in for you.

[Sng]

The cable that comes with ps3 is crossover. I can't see that vid but if it's directly connecting one ps3 to another then it's a straightwire cable you need.

[geordie]

The cable that comes with ps3 is crossover. I can't see that vid but if it's directly connecting one ps3 to another then it's a straightwire cable you need.

Surely the opposite - crossover for PS3 to PS3 and a straight ethernet cable for each PS3 connected to a router?

[DC Lemon]

It's working now, although I'm sure I did everything the same as my three previous attempts.

Whatever, all that's left to do is wait for what looks like four hours for everything to transfer. Bloody modern consoles.

[Sng]

Surely the opposite - crossover for PS3 to PS3 and a straight ethernet cable for each PS3 connected to a router?

Yeah sorry, got them muddled up!

[Nnooo]

I've been trying to do a transfer data thingy from my old PS3 to my new 320GB slim but it won't work and tells me an ethernet cable is not connected or the other PS3 is switched off. Neither of these things are true.

I had exactly the same problem at last week. I used a normal ethernet (non-cross over) and it worked once I went into BOTH PS3s and turned off Internet connectivity and Media Player both in Network settings. It seems that if it is on Wifi and trying to use Ethernet at the same time it gets all upset. Worked first time for me once I did this.

[DC Lemon]

I had exactly the same problem at last week. I used a normal ethernet (non-cross over) and it worked once I went into BOTH PS3s and turned off Internet connectivity and Media Player both in Network settings. It seems that if it is on Wifi and trying to use Ethernet at the same time it gets all upset. Worked first time for me once I did this.

Hmmm, I didn't know to do any of that when it worked but I did have my router turned off at the time. I then switched it on during the transfer process, so I hope this isn't why I had to wait five hours for it to complete when it could have taken a few minutes or something.

Anyway, I got the Slim because of all the scaremongering over YLOD in launch models, but that phat mofo stood there in silence all evening while it was saying goodbye to my data. It pissed me (and my bank account) off.

[tobert]

New Firmware update is now available, along with 3D blue ray playback it also adds the ability to control the internet browser cursor with the move control and get access to your facebook profile (wonder if this just fires up the browser?)

PS3 Firmware 3.50 is now available for download, meaning if you own a PS3 and a 3D TV you can now enjoy your very own 3D Blu-Ray player.

The main feature of the update is the addition of 3D blu-ray playback for PS3.

However, a lot of other nifty changes have also been introduced through this update, like the ability to use Move as a web browser cursor and a new XBM-based grief reporting system.

Get the full list of new features and changes below –

3D Blu-Ray support

PS Move can be used as web browser cursor.

Users reports can be sent from PS3 through the ‘Friends’ tab.

3D notification screen for 3D enabled games.

Access to your Facebook profile

Better description of the 14 most common errors.

Updated user interface for PlayStation Plus in PlayStation Store.

New Qriocity icon in the Music section. Service still unavailable (EU only).

Get it now.

[DC Lemon]

Sooooo... what 3D Blu-rays are currently available, and what's coming before Xmas?

[Arn X Treme]

Hi,

Just done the update and now it keeps telling me my password or email are incorrect.

I try my details and it still keeps saying it, and once i click on forgot password i get the error 800023017.

Ive googled and its all bullshit about doing stuff with the router.

Can anyone help please?

[Ferine]

There's some PSN maintenance going on right now — won't be complete until 2AM, I think — which makes the account section inaccessible. I'd chalk all your troubles up to that.

[Arn X Treme]

There's some PSN maintenance going on right now — won't be complete until 2AM, I think — which makes the account section inaccessible. I'd chalk all your troubles up to that.

Cheers man, thought the update had killed it.

Back to Halo: Reach then.

[Sidewaysbob]

Damn you Sony and your refusal to accept my password and now I've completely forgotten what it was anyway ... rubbishness

damn you all to hell.

[Cthulhu Steev]

Damn you Sony and your refusal to accept my password and now I've completely forgotten what it was anyway ... rubbishness

damn you all to hell.

It's just PSN down for maintenance, no need to change your password! It fooled me for 5 minutes (on my US account) till I remembered I'd read about it yesterday

[GrannySmiths]

A quick question I need to format my faulty PS3 HDD. If I put this HDD into my working PS3 it will format it automatically but will effect my current PS3 and user profiles?