Nobody want to help old man here haa?

actually Asian set can mean from many countries (HK, SGP, TWN or S.KOR) refer to the 1st page, the ps3 model number (have number 06) will tell u if it is SGP Set



yes, the ps3 can get very warm, much warmer than the 360 in fact. actually, that's the problem with the 360 cooling! not enough exhaust heat means too much heat buildup trapped inside the case, warping the mobo!

but u should always place ps3 in well ventilated area.

Games run off the Blu-Ray disc.

I'm not going to explain the entire terminology on why the installation process on so many games for the PS3.

To keep it short and simple, games that are needed to be installed onto the PS3's HDD is due to the fact that the PS3's BD drive speed is only 2x and Blu-Ray's read speed is slow as a matter of fact compared to 360's DVD drive. This obviously will hamper load times alot and in some cases make levels load unfinished(example: Uncharted) for a few seconds.

The installation onto the PS3's HDD reduces the load time of the games on the PS3, till the point of being slightly or as fast as the same on the 360.

Need more info, PM me.

Thanks for your answer~

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Newbie question..it may sound a li'l stupid..but heck =P

The console is better left laid down or standing position?

Cause I've a little trauma with my PS2..when I have disc inside while the console is in the standing position..scratches tend to appear on the disc..

How does this compare to the PS3? and which is the better recommendation?

PS: Thinking of leaving the PS3 standing due to lack to table space =P

if u got the space, better put the PS3 lying down instead of standing up. I guess the weight is better distributed when it's lying down

Technically, the best position to place a PS3 is horizontally(lying down). When placed horizontal, the PS3 doesn't run as hot as it is being vertical. In other words, the PS3's internals are cooler when it is lying down. Trade-off is of course space. The PS3 isn't a small console to begin with.

Standing the PS3 vertically saves space, and in a way does improve your Wifi signal as well(I tested with mine, horizontal position my signal is 66-70%. Vertical position my PS3 gets 75-92% usually). Saves space and IMO, looks cooler

Vertical or horizontal, my PS3 has yet to scratch any of my games yet since 5 months ago I bought it.

FYI, Blu-Ray discs has a thicker layer of protection so it isn't as vulnerable to scratches as opposed to DVDs and CDs.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Jul 25 2008, 08:51 PM

Wanna ask here so if i get the Asia or SG version, where do I send it to if the system has any problem?

Am about to take a plunge on the Metal Gear Solid 80GB Bundle, (sold by keane)

Does this one come with 4 usb ports ?

If its Asia, then it would most probably mean it is a HK model. So send back to HK.

If SG, then Singapore obviously.


Yes, the MGS4 80GB bundle is the same as the last old 80GB bundle which comes with PS2 B/C, 4 USB ports, and card readers.

Oh..okay..just planning out before actually getting hold of the console..planning first =P

SSJBen, sorry for one more stupid question..
Just like what you answer my question=
To keep it short and simple, games that are needed to be installed onto the PS3's HDD is due to the fact that the PS3's BD drive speed is only 2x and Blu-Ray's read speed is slow as a matter of fact compared to 360's DVD drive. This obviously will hamper load times alot and in some cases make levels load unfinished(example: Uncharted) for a few seconds. The installation onto the PS3's HDD reduces the load time of the games on the PS3.
So thats mean we can play those game directly which already installed onto the PS3's HDD without running the BD? Due to the lens problem, thats why i do need to ask this..
Doing research, survey and observation before having my very 1st ps3.. Thnks..

No, games which are installed onto the PS3 are mainly data caches. You will still NEED to have the BD in your drive to play the game. The game runs off from the disc. The data installed onto the HDD eases up on load-times and those unusual pop-in occlusions(example GTA4).

As for the lens problem, this is very much the luck factor here.

Your answer is fast and reliable
I got it~
Thank you so much..

Ahh thank you very much for that bit of info. Unfortunately now im torn between the Hagane and the 80GB bundle..
sigh...

Ben, personally for you, which one would you pick ?

Aiih, can anyone help ?

Been trying to register/add funds to my US PSN account using Citibank Mastercard. Keeps on saying Credit Card info invalid.
Even Citibank called to confirm saying that it's ok on their side, but no go on PSN.
Street Address = My valid Malaysian address
City: Miami (in PSN account this was set as Petaling Jaya).
State: Florida
Postcode:A valid postcode from Miami (although diff from the one i signed up for the PSN account with)

i hav heard if registered online will get extended warranty,is it true?

dude.. i think sometimes they control the account where non-US credit card can't pay for US accounts. Same thing like Itunes.... You can't pay for itunes credits using your Malaysian CC

can i create different PSN account in just one XMB user name..?

example under 1 user name(XMB) i would like to create 3 kind of PSN account..

i hate asian PSN store.. doesn't got naruto demo game to be download.. sux men

need help faster...