PS3 Newb!

Dr. Loon

Hi folks,

Just received a PS3 from my fiánce for Christmas. I'm stunned! I have an Xbox 360 also.

I just want to know what I can do with it really. Obviously I can play games - I got uncharted with it, bluray etc. but what's online like? Can I download demo's etc ala Xbox live. Any tips for a newbie to the PS3? What features does it have that the 360 doesn't?

Thanks in advance,
Loon

Vorrtexx

Yeah, you can create a PSN ID to sign up for free then open the Playstation store from the menu when you boot up the PS3. There's a couple of demo's to download for free and some back catalog PS1 games for download.


edit: Be sure to update your firmware too. It will allow you to play divx/xvid videos too.

Dr. Loon

That was quick! Thanks. I assume updating firmware is fairly straightforward?

Vorrtexx

Dr. Loon wrote: »

That was quick! Thanks. I assume updating firmware is fairly straightforward?

Yeah, assuming you have setup either a wired or wireless connection for the PS3 to your router.

I think the firmware update check is available in 2nd icon in the menu. Just to let you know it can be 15-20 minutes or so to download/install the firmware. The PSN Store is available from the blue icon that stands out. I think it's 2nd from the end.

Dr. Loon

Vorrtexx wrote: »

Yeah, assuming you have setup either a wired or wireless connection for the PS3 to your router.

I think the firmware update check is available in 2nd icon in the menu. Just to let you know it can be 15-20 minutes or so to download/install the firmware. The PSN Store is available from the blue icon that stands out. I think it's 2nd from the end.

I have wireless setup so I'll have to sort that out. Thanks for the quick responses. I'm gonna get stuck in now...

conzy

Just got mine too

Its working great over wireless! Streaming music and photos no problem but, video is giving me grief

steviec

conzymaher wrote: »

Just got mine too

Its working great over wireless! Streaming music and photos no problem but, video is giving me grief

I find its handier to throw movies onto a USB stick and just plug it straight into the PS3, rather than trying to stream across the network.

projectmayhem

conzymaher wrote: »

Just got mine too

Its working great over wireless! Streaming music and photos no problem but, video is giving me grief

the problem with video is twofold: filesize & format.

some of the media center software packs will convert the files over to a good format for you, but even then you need a damn fine piece of equipment to make it convert and send data seemlessly

Dr. Loon

conzymaher wrote: »

Just got mine too

Its working great over wireless! Streaming music and photos no problem but, video is giving me grief

What do I need to start streaming media? Is there a particular package?

kmart6

Vorrtexx wrote: »

some back catalog PS1 games for download

What games are available?!

Vorrtexx

Dr. Loon wrote: »

What do I need to start streaming media? Is there a particular package?

You should be able to share files with Windows Media Player 11.
If you have Nero installed there's a seperate sharing app with that called Nero Media Home.
There's also a free program called TVersity that you can use to share your media. The PS3 should automatically pick up the media sharing from your PC and lets you play it.

Vorrtexx

kmart6 wrote: »

What games are available?!

I wouldn't know them all. Some are Wipeout, Crash Bandicoot, Populous, Everybody's Golf. There's about 15 or 20 I'd say

Kintarō Hattori

Vorrtexx wrote: »

I wouldn't know them all. Some are Wipeout, Crash Bandicoot, Populous, Everybody's Golf. There's about 15 or 20 I'd say

G-Police, Syphon Filter 1 and 3, Lemmings, Medievil, Destruction Derby and more.

kmart6

Vorrtexx wrote: »

I wouldn't know them all. Some are Wipeout, Crash Bandicoot, Populous, Everybody's Golf. There's about 15 or 20 I'd say

Was hoping you'd say Crash,may download it now:p