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PS3 - Resources, Technical Issues, Troubleshooting, FAQs

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  • #502
    weiland79
    Registered Users Posts: 3,311 ✭✭✭weiland79


    F1ngers wrote: »
    Deactivation is not permanent.
    I don't recollect deactivating mine when doing a PS3 to PS3 transfer.
    Are you sure you have to deactivate? Not just an option?
    You will be reactivating on your new PS3 - all your dlc will be there for you.
    It's to prevent "game sharing".

    Meant to get back to this the other day. It is definately not only an option and i do have to deactivate the source console. Another issue is that i have to get a 'split' Ethernet cable i think it's called as the machines aren't recognising the standard cable. Also if I'm transfering from one PS3 to another i have to format the second PS3 which I'm not prepared to do, just going to get an external hard drive it seems much less hassle.


  • #503
    mclovin442
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭mclovin442


    hi guys this is prob a stupid question but someone can tell me, does streaming from you laptop to ps3 take up your usage limit?


  • #504
    Beefy78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,166 ✭✭✭Beefy78


    No.


  • #505
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    I just YLOD (again) so I'm going to buy a slim PS3 I'm just wondering about the slims, is it as easy to add a new hard drive and if I take the hard drive from the YLOD PS3 (because its a 500gb I put in myself) will it have my save games?

    Also can't believe my bad luck with this happening the week the cloud came out, only game I'd backed up so far was Plants Vs Zombies. Was going to do the rest over the weekend.


  • #506
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Qs wrote: »
    I just YLOD (again) so I'm going to buy a slim PS3

    how old is it your warranty may still apply and even if it doesn't your consumer right would be addition to that.
    Qs wrote: »
    is it as easy to add a new hard drive and if I take the hard drive from the YLOD PS3 (because its a 500gb I put in myself) will it have my save games?

    it is easy to take that 500GB out and put it in a new slim but you'll have to format the hard drive before it'll work after putting it in the PS3 so you can't get the old saves off it.
    Qs wrote: »
    Also can't believe my bad luck with this happening the week the cloud came out, only game I'd backed up so far was Plants Vs Zombies. Was going to do the rest over the weekend.

    I got half way through my saves may finish it soon to prevent this.


  • #507
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    metzengerstein wrote: »
    im told 80 euro to fix this problem from theese guys .sounds better than 120 from sony and geting a refurbished heap o crap

    A refurb is probably better than a fix. My refurb just YLOD but I've had it 3 years now and its played an awful lot. My brothers YLOD'd last year and we fixed it (reflow) but its gave up again about a month later, reflowed again but only lasted a week that time so we gave up and he bought a slim.


  • #508
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    Varik wrote: »
    how old is it your warranty may still apply and even if it doesn't your consumer right would be addition to that.

    Its well past the warranty, its a refurb anyway as I had a laser problem originally and even then that was nearly 3 years ago.


    Varik wrote: »
    it is easy to take that 500GB out and put it in a new slim but you'll have to format the hard drive before it'll work after putting it in the PS3 so you can't get the old saves off it.

    Are you saying I have to format the drive again? Its already in a PS3 will it not just swap over? Thats a concern I've quite a few films on it too. If thats the case I might reflow it just to get all my stuff off it.


    Varik wrote: »
    I got half way through my saves may finish it soon to prevent this.

    Do its well worth it.


  • #509
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    Another thing, I'm now thinking of trying to get a refurb if I can get one quickly enough, The only thing with that is my copy of Fifa 11 is stuck in the machine, anyway to get it out without opening the PS3?


  • #510
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Qs wrote: »
    anyway to get it out without opening the PS3?

    There is,
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_nCkK5ciSo


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  • #511
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Qs wrote: »
    Are you saying I have to format the drive again? Its already in a PS3 will it not just swap over? Thats a concern I've quite a few films on it too. If thats the case I might reflow it just to get all my stuff off it.

    The hard drive is encrypted to that PS3 and a new one will not read it, it format the drive when you try to start it up with the new PS3.


  • #512
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    Thanks for the advice lads. Got me game back. Not sure how much I care about most of my game saves TBH, the main ones are online games so I might see if I can get a refurb.


  • #513
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner? Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?


  • #514
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Zatoichi wrote: »
    My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner?

    There are places in Dublin that fix them. They will offer a warranty of 3 months for the repair. I got mine done but it only lasted ~1 week. Was able to back up all my stuff on the PS3, so was well worth it for me.
    Zatoichi wrote: »
    Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?

    You get a refurb for €160, not a new one.
    However, with the sticker gone, I doubt they will help you.


  • #515
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Zatoichi wrote: »
    My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner? Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?
    Know your rights dude, take it back to the shop and demand they either refund you, repair it or replace it. Warrant means nothing as it's merely an addition to your rights already established in law.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516

    http://www.consumerassociation.ie/rights_knowrights.html

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

    Just to add, the contract you made when you bought the console was with a shop not with Sony so refuse at all times to deal with Sony if the shop you bought it in is telling you to contact them.


  • #516
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Butch Cassidy wrote: »
    Just to add, the contract you made when you bought the console was with a shop not with Sony so refuse at all times to deal with Sony if the shop you bought it in is telling you to contact them.

    I bought it in Zaavi in Tallaght, which no longer exists. :confused:


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  • #517
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Zatoichi wrote: »
    I bought it in Zaavi in Tallaght, which no longer exists. :confused:
    I'm not too sure on this one. You might need an expert. Maybe try the Consumer forum and/or consult one of the following agencies:

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

    http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/Tip_Of_The_Week/Tips_Archive/Traders_going_bust_.html

    http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/FAQs/If-a-company-closes-down/



    As far as I know HMV acquired some of the interests of Zavvi. In the likes of Dundrum HMV opened up a shop in the unit Zavvi had been trading in but obviously not in the case of the Square, Tallaght.

    It's worth a shot at the least before sinking money into a new machine or a repair.


  • #518
    dreamers75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    Any websites that show whats on special in the Store ?


  • #519
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Just got a new 250gig slim. I've been putting a few bits and bobs on it, picures and downloaded some demos. In under system info at "Free space" it reads: 171/232 GB... where's the rest of my hard drive space gone?

    For one I didn't download 80gigs of demos in 3hrs and secondly shouldn't it say /250GB ?


  • #520
    rampantglory
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 528 ✭✭✭rampantglory


    No hard drive is what it says it is capacity wise , my phone is 16 gb but when I "look" at it it's 14.3. Thats normal!!
    Now after the os , pics games movies etc it not unusual to use up a fair few gigs I'm using about 89 gb on mine without pics or movies just game saves demo and a few dlc


  • #521
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Do PS2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads


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  • #522
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Do Ps2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads


  • #523
    bennyc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭bennyc


    Hi guys a mates PS3 is not powering on. it will go from standby to green then after about 30 seconds turn off again. I have tried to hold in the green for a bit to see if I can get the reset screen but no joy , same if I hold in the tray open button with the green. Not getting any display on the screen at all.
    What are his options here ?


  • #524
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Butch Cassidy wrote: »
    Do Ps2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads

    Depends who made it.


  • #525
    wheres me jumpa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭wheres me jumpa


    I am probably missing a large thread but has anyone had issues with the 3.56 update? Havent been online in a while and the last update didnt seem to be recognised, i.e. installed but kept getting prompted to update. Downloading 3.60 now which hopefully resolves.


  • #526
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Can I connect my laptop to PS3 slim via USB and transfer files over to the PS3?


  • #527
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Butch Cassidy wrote: »
    Can I connect my laptop to PS3 slim via USB and transfer files over to the PS3?

    If you have media server you can stream content from your laptop to the PS3.


  • #528
    Washington Irving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,066 ✭✭✭Washington Irving


    Hey guys,
    Got my PS3 back today after it the YLOD. When I turned it on there was a system update so I downloaded it, but it keeps coming up as an error when I try to install. It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?

    P.S The controller also won't connect unless I use the USB


  • #529
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    You got it back from Sony?


  • #530
    Washington Irving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,066 ✭✭✭Washington Irving


    No, local computer shop done it. The PS3 is four years old, its the 60gb version


  • #531
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    Saul-Goode9 wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?
    Are you sure it doesn't say DO NOT unplug the AC power cord and restart the console? Seems odd that it would tell you to do that.

    Also, that error code doesn't seem to be on Sony's database.
    http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=939


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  • #532
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    Take it back to the shop that repaired it ;)


  • #533
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    They have not put it back together correctly!


  • #534
    Washington Irving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,066 ✭✭✭Washington Irving


    kearneybobs wrote: »
    Are you sure it doesn't say DO NOT unplug the AC power cord and restart the console? Seems odd that it would tell you to do that.

    Also, that error code doesn't seem to be on Sony's database.
    http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=939

    Yep, Im sure. Its says:

    "<Suggested Actions>
    Press the power button on the front of this system until the system beeps. Next, unplug the AC power cord from the elctrical outlet. After a few minutes, restart the system. The update will resume automatically when the system is restarted.

    If the update fails again, write down error code "8002F1F9" and then contact technical support for assistance"


  • #535
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Saul-Goode9 wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    Got my PS3 back today after it the YLOD. When I turned it on there was a system update so I downloaded it, but it keeps coming up as an error when I try to install. It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?

    P.S The controller also won't connect unless I use the USB

    Re-download the update to a USB and update the PS3 with it.


  • #536
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    F1ngers wrote: »
    Re-download the update to a USB and update the PS3 with it.
    I just put that error code into google and the first thing to pop up said that it's happening for both internet and usb updating.

    http://community.us.playstation.com/thread/2265176?start=0&tstart=0

    Bring it back to where you got it 'fixed'. They should have some guarantee in place to cover you.


  • #537
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    Hey, over the last week or so my ps3 has started freezing and I can only turn it off by pulling out the power cable(I know I shouldn't). When I turn it back on a message comes up saying the hard drive is corrupted. It then rebuilds it and all is well for a while but it happens again next time I turn it back on.

    Its a 250gb and is 1y 3m's old.

    Anyone know what the hell is up with it?


  • #538
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    Rant1 wrote: »
    Hey, over the last week or so my ps3 has started freezing and I can only turn it off by pulling out the power cable(I know I shouldn't). When I turn it back on a message comes up saying the hard drive is corrupted. It then rebuilds it and all is well for a while but it happens again next time I turn it back on.

    Its a 250gb and is 1y 3m's old.

    Anyone know what the hell is up with it?

    Maybe pre YLOD :( try another hard drive, if this does not fix your problem. Then I think you have a yellow light coming, I repaired a YLOD last week on a 250gb slim around the same age as yours.


  • #539
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    Consolepros wrote: »
    Maybe pre YLOD :(

    That provoked a tear. I only held it back so my girlfriend wouldn't see me crying.... again. The memory of my last Ps3's death is still oh so fresh.


  • #540
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    Are you living in Dublin ? I have a couple of spare drives, I could put one in your Ps3. That way you'd know one way or the other.


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  • #541
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    Consolepros wrote: »
    Maybe pre YLOD :( try another hard drive, if this does not fix your problem. Then I think you have a yellow light coming, I repaired a YLOD last week on a 250gb slim around the same age as yours.

    Whats the cost of getting repaired?


  • #542
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    Please send a PM


  • #543
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    Sorry, posted before I read your message. I'm living in Drumcondra. I should probably add that I haven't tried formating the drive or anything like that yet. Was gonna start trying to sort it out tomorrow.


  • #544
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    Try giving Sony a ring. It's still fairly close to the 'expiry' of your warranty. They might be obliging..... who knows. Worth a shot. Give em some sob story, ya hear?


  • #545
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    kearneybobs wrote: »
    Try giving Sony a ring. It's still fairly close to the 'expiry' of your warranty. They might be obliging..... who knows. Worth a shot. Give em some sob story, ya hear?

    I sent them a long heartfelt email. Will probably get the usual ****e back. Might try the phone call tomorrow.


  • #546
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Rant1 wrote: »
    I sent them a long heartfelt email. Will probably get the usual ****e back. Might try the phone call tomorrow.

    You could have a chat with the shop where you bought it.
    If you get no joy there, there is always the SCC.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516


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  • #547
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    Rant1 wrote: »
    I sent them a long heartfelt email. Will probably get the usual ****e back. Might try the phone call tomorrow.

    First thing buddy, get it in the recovery menu. And run down the options.


  • #548
    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    I have trawled through this thread but my issue doesn't seem to have been dealt with. I have a 60gb PS3 which I bought second hand on adverts.ie. It has been repaired at some stage, the fan was the problem. It was working fine until I got angry playing FIFA and slapped the top of it. It turned off and now whenever I go to turn it on the light goes green, then the machine beeps and the light turns yellow before red i.e. it is broken.

    Would anybody know of a place that could give me a quote on fixing the PS3 before they actually go about fixing it? Because I don't want to spend €100 fixing it when I can just save up a bit more and buy a new PS3


  • #549
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    I have trawled through this thread but my issue doesn't seem to have been dealt with. I have a 60gb PS3 which I bought second hand on adverts.ie. It has been repaired at some stage, the fan was the problem. It was working fine until I got angry playing FIFA and slapped the top of it. It turned off and now whenever I go to turn it on the light goes green, then the machine beeps and the light turns yellow before red i.e. it is broken.

    Would anybody know of a place that could give me a quote on fixing the PS3 before they actually go about fixing it? Because I don't want to spend €100 fixing it when I can just save up a bit more and buy a new PS3

    PM sent


  • #550
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    It was working fine until I got angry playing FIFA and slapped the top of it

    You Sir, are an animal :mad:


  • #551
    Rant1
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Rant1


    Thanks for the replies eveyone. I restored the system and its working fine now:)


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