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Ps3 and 02 broadband

  • 05-06-2009 8:48pm
    #1
    upthedub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 305 ✭✭


    Just wondering has anybody actually got the online play with ps3 or xbox 360 working with the 02 broadband??


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  • #2
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    I assume you're using some sort of router to bridge the connections? The modem itself can't be used directly on either of the consoles.

    Even then, it'll not be very good, if it works at all. Mobile is not suited to gaming.


  • #3
    Xcellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,821 ✭✭✭Xcellor


    I used to play with o2 on my PC, on FPS. I always had the disadvantage, my pings averaged 100 usually.

    What jor el said is correct you would need to buy a special 3g router or get a PC and share the connection.


  • #4
    CutzEr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 837 ✭✭✭CutzEr


    No you wouldn't.

    All you need is an ethernet cable.

    Sure - It's more difficult but it's damn cheaper.


  • #5
    upthedub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 305 ✭✭upthedub


    I have the small 02 internet tingy with thye short cable..


  • #6
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    An ethernet cable won't help.


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  • #7
    ani_mal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭ani_mal


    you can find ways how to do it on youtube.com or even just typing in google
    connect PS3 to your PC..

    good luck


  • #8
    CutzEr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 837 ✭✭✭CutzEr


    watty wrote: »
    An ethernet cable won't help.
    Yes it will.

    I am doing it with 3 right now, and it works flawlessly.

    At first it is very very very.. Difficult to set up, but once it is, it comes on automatically as you start up the PS3 :)

    It's the same for O2, I have heard of people on the O2 forums that it's working for them.


  • #9
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    You need a PC betweeen the USB Dongle and the PS3, then it's very easy with an ethernet cable. In Windows XP or higher or any Linux. NT 4.0 & Win2K doesn't have the GUI Bridging in Network Panel. Not hard at all.

    But with JUST and ethernet cable & USB modem and PS3 is impossible.


  • #10
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    CutzEr wrote: »
    It's the same for O2, I have heard of people on the O2 forums that it's working for them.

    And I've heard from people who have tried and failed. ICS can be a pain to get working properly, especially for people who don't really know what they're doing.

    Also, sharing your broadband over an unsecured ad-hoc wireless link could leave you open to exploitation. It's unlikely, but still a risk.
    edit: Actually, that would only happen if you were using the PS3's WIFI connection to your PC, Ethernet obviously wouldn't have that drawback. Need sugar to wake up...


  • #11
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    If the expresso is good, strong, fresh and large you won't care about sugar.


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  • #12
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Don't like coffee. Milky, sugary tea all the way :P


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