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Technical PlayStation 3 FAQ For Beginners, anyone here like2maintain V2 FAQ thread?

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post Dec 12 2007, 08:47 PM

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That happened to me once or twice.

I just hold the power button as long as it needed until it turns off.

Then I turn it back on, everything back to normal.
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post Dec 26 2007, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(vorchiel @ Dec 26 2007, 05:45 AM)
A couple of questions before upgrading my hard drive:

1) The backup utility will save backups as a single file or multiple files? AFAIK FAT32 only supports 4GB for a single file and how this is handled by PS3 as I think my resulting backup file will exceed 4GB..

2) Are the profiles/gamesaves/etc2 will be backed up by the utility? I have a few profiles in my PS3 (friends' & housemates') and I afraid the profiles/gamesaves will be lost after upgrading..

3) How about my linux partition? Will it be backed up as well?
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1) Multiple files.

2) From my own experience, game saves is backed-up. Don't know about others though. Purchased games also backed-up perfectly, can restore to same PS3 unlimitedly, and to different PS3 up to 5 times. Profiles/ID will not be backed-up, because those are stored in the PS3's built-in memory. So if you want the same ID in different PS3, you have to re-create it.

3) Sorry, no experience.

I have upgraded mine to 160 GB, all went fine.

NOTE: You'll need an extra external HDD for the backup though. You can't simply use the backup external HDD as PS3's HDD. Backup to a FAT32 external, swap HDD with the new one, format, restore, done.
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post Dec 27 2007, 07:16 AM

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QUOTE(vorchiel @ Dec 26 2007, 07:27 PM)
Concerning number 2): So that means gamesaves for different profiles all can be backed up and restored on the same PS3 without recreating the IDs?

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On the same PS3, yes. It did back-up for me.

In other words, there was no different whatsoever to my PS3 after the HDD upgrade. The only difference is the HDD size.

Hope it will work for you to.
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post Jan 1 2008, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(vorchiel @ Jan 1 2008, 03:55 AM)
I've stumbled upon a problem..

Restore utility will not allow users to have an OtherOS partition.. It will wipe the OtherOS partition on the new HDD eventhough we partitioned it before restoring.. Anyone knows a workround for this?
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Obviously the OtherOS partition never backed up. Got no experience with this.

You need to re-do the partition and re-install the OS.

Try to see the PS3's original HDD on your PC, maybe you can see the OtherOS partition (as it should be FAT, but not the PS3 partition though, it's of totally different file system) and try to retrieve your data.

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post Jan 3 2008, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 3 2008, 08:58 AM)
opps, sotc still in my cart biggrin.gif
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You so kaya RX... Nampak je, terus masuk cart... tongue.gif
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post Jan 4 2008, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 4 2008, 09:13 AM)
aiman, as long dun check out can aredi biggrin.gif
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Not check out yet? Why not, so easy, just point and click! laugh.gif tongue.gif
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post Jan 7 2008, 10:53 AM

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Why would you use Linux for gaming, when PS3 itself is a game console. hmm.gif

IMO we don't need much CPU/graphic power for the Linux. That said, I don't actually need Linux on PS3. tongue.gif laugh.gif


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post Jan 7 2008, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(monyetbesi @ Jan 7 2008, 11:01 AM)
Well i'm not sure bout others peeps, but i'm wishing dats sumday it would be enable bcoz i've dozen PC base games wish to play on since my late PC go kebaboom haha...

Btw bro wut's ur PSN id's dare to join our frag festival? brows.gif
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Sorry nyet, I'm new to gaming... Still trying to get the feeling... But I like it... Let me train myself first...

I bought PS3 mainly for BD, cheapest and the best BD player, with the firmware easy to be updated too .. Game is a plus... thumbup.gif

It's basically the best entertainment centre...
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post Jan 7 2008, 03:13 PM

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You get the LAN cables, cut at each ends near the connector jack, throw away the cable, and put them each at the ethernet ports on your PS3 and the router. Voila!

LOL.. I'm so bored. laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

First make sure your wireless router/modem is on.

Go to Network, select Network Setup, select Wireless, select Automatic, if your router has any encryption key, type it in, leave everything by default, and finish by doing the network test.

It's kind of easy really. Hope that helps. wink.gif

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post Jan 7 2008, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(babyk @ Jan 7 2008, 07:11 PM)
1. 2.5" SATA HDD currently 250GB the largest capacity

2. I am using Ubuntu, runs perfectly on my PS3 with 1080p

3. No

4. via PSN website, different region got different demo

5. Not yet for currently
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No. 5, YES.

Check my post here:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry14620968
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post Jan 8 2008, 07:15 PM

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QUOTE(babyk @ Jan 8 2008, 06:06 PM)
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


quoted from http://www.consolehacks.net/News/PS3_plays...m_PS3-harddisk/
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Just use your pendrive or external HDD la... If want can copy to your PS3's internal...

Not just AVI files (DiVX), WMV, VOB or MP4 with 720p/1080p HD content (h264) also can... nod.gif

Even "ahem2" movie... laugh.gif
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post Jan 9 2008, 08:04 AM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Jan 9 2008, 07:10 AM)
Can PS3 supports .mkv in (.h264) file format?
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QUOTE(KidsCode @ Jan 9 2008, 07:30 AM)
nope...
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h264 yes. But it's the MKV header that's PS3 cannot read. So you need to demux the MKV, and remux it back to MP4.

The h264 content will maintain the same, no conversion done. Easy say, like changing your cloth la... laugh.gif

The tutorial how to do that is on the first page, third post I think...

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post Jan 11 2008, 07:40 AM

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QUOTE(Milky b0Y @ Jan 11 2008, 02:48 AM)
i'm getting a PS3 controller for a friend.....

i'm kinda noob in all these gaming stuff....but i know the PS3 controller is called the Sixaxis or something...dunno how to spell...tongue.gif

my question here is......how much is one controller?....and the cheapest?....and should i know anything?....

scared kena con...

thanx in advance...
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Yes, sixaxis, you spelled it right. In fact, you can spell it backward, and still get it right! laugh.gif

Look for it in the trading thread, you should find it there I think.

There's a new controller now with DualShock(R)3.
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post Jan 11 2008, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 11 2008, 10:09 AM)
is it anyway to use a 3.5 as external without plugging into a powere supply?
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Yes, put some bunny from Energizer inside.. laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jan 11 2008, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 11 2008, 10:22 AM)
blardy hell... no way ar? im fark up sad.gif
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Why? Just need another power outlet ma.. Not that you can't use it anymore...
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post Jan 11 2008, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(antimatterMY @ Jan 11 2008, 04:04 PM)
edit - sorryla all tailo, too excited d
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A man always use their measurements in inch la wei, not mm... laugh.gif

For those looking for BDs, better buy from Amazon.com, cheaper... And when there's BOGO, even cheaper, you can get 2 for less than RM130 (standard shipping)... nod.gif
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post Jan 11 2008, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(XenoFr3ak @ Jan 11 2008, 10:09 PM)
Sadly .. i do have either CIMB nor EON CC lar.
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I think almost any bank can convert your purchase into installment by just calling them after the purchase. It will be interest free, only a one time charge of 3% applies.

I can confirm Public Bank and Citibank that can do this. Only I think the purchase must be RM500 or above.

Just apply for a new card with these banks. Nowadays so easy to apply and a lot of rewards and annual fees waived.
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post Jan 12 2008, 09:02 AM

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If you're making purchase, of course you need to have it planned or budgeted already. You should know your own financial status. tongue.gif

This easy payment installment doesn't hurt so much, no interest except for 3% processing fee. You can get the PS3 and pay RM200 x 12 months, or save RM197 in tabung every month and get the PS3 after 12 months later. And you also get reward points for that! Your choice. But please plan your bufget carefully. nod.gif

Installment schemes like AEON and stufs, these are the ones you should avoid. You could be paying double the retail price by the time you settle the payments. tongue.gif

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post Jan 12 2008, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(terencetoo @ Jan 12 2008, 10:10 AM)
So babyk

Which means now I do not have the functions of 1080 for my monitor, but now I had enabled the display settings to 1080 n 720 from my PS3. So can I say it hook up to display settings of 720 instead?

Eii i Google around n saw 2407WFP no HDCP ...only 30" where it cost rm8999  sweat.gif

Yup I'm connecting my PS3 with DMI-->DVI. With the last phase u said..
PS3 comes with 1080 connect to 2407 = im using 1080?

Thanks im noob in TV  doh.gif
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Your 1080p signal will be converted to 1080i with 720p monitors (HD capable).

Why not just get an LCD TV?

720p LCD TV so cheap nowadays, 32" can get just above 2K what.
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post Jan 14 2008, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(vorchiel @ Jan 14 2008, 08:48 AM)
Most of the guides I saw on the nets show how to extract streams from MKV sources into MP4 container. Do you know if remuxing into MP4 container will have the same FF/RW/bookmark restrictions as VOB? I didn't bother to try as I don't have any MKV files yet tongue.gif
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Yes, same problems if the file is bigger than 4GB. Smaller than that, OK for both VOB and MP4.

Remuxing to MP4 has one less advantage, you can't have 5.1-channel audio, it will be converted to 2-channel AAC.

You don't have to go around the net for the guide, I already wrote one for us, it's posted by acougan on the first page of this FAQ. wink.gif

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