^buy a new one. happened to me about 8 mo ago

4/12/2011 1:25:07 PM

is anyone having problems signing into the PSN? every time i hit connect, it says "error occured, you have been signed out."

4/21/2011 4:21:39 PM

PS3 blog says it may be out a couple of days.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383924,00.asp

[Edited on April 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM. Reason : link]

4/21/2011 4:30:54 PM

some discussion /message_topic.aspx?topic=611926 though the title is unrelated to the ps3 issues

4/21/2011 4:32:08 PM

this sucks

4/21/2011 9:43:56 PM

i'm sure most already know, but you can still netflix if you try to sign on, then exit out of the 'cant connect' screen.

as for the red light of death, you can spend $30 on thermal compound and a heat gun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1_TY-GU&playnext=1&list=PLD61B7088C770A0D4
but it's only a temporary fix that lasts a couple months. better just to buy a new slim, unless you want 2 playstations

4/21/2011 10:05:35 PM

4/21/2011 11:31:30 PM

Just got a PS3 this weekend. Anyone still playing civilization:revolution or Borderlands

I think I'm going to nab R.U.S.E. too - trying to connect back with the little brother now that I've been away for like 5 years for college

4/22/2011 1:01:17 AM

if you are having issues signing into netflix or ps network, it is because of a recent system update.

you have to go to the PSN button and "agree" with the terms of use...even if you have done it before...then it will let you login

i've had to do it about 5-6 times now... it doesn't "remember" that you have agreed to the policy or whatever

4/22/2011 6:26:32 AM

^it's because the network is down, and will be for a couple days.

4/22/2011 7:25:14 AM

if you're trying to watch netflix, the second time it fails to log you into PSN, it kicks you back to netflix and you can then proceed to watch normally.

4/22/2011 9:53:38 AM

HAY GUYS WHAT'S GOIN ON

4/23/2011 7:37:57 PM

no psn is what's going on.

4/25/2011 9:35:09 PM

So how long is this shit out I haven't had time or been following?

5/9/2011 5:04:45 PM

It has been out for just over two weeks now I think.

5/9/2011 6:02:14 PM

so these are the free games (choice of 2)

• Dead Nation™
• InFAMOUS™
• LittleBigPlanet™
• Super Stardust™ HD
• WipEout® HD Bundle

6/6/2011 11:31:20 AM

I'm really liking infamous, but I'm not sure i like wipeout so much.

6/6/2011 9:52:06 PM

^Wipeout is incredibly difficult, it takes a lot of practice to be good at it.

6/6/2011 10:13:06 PM

anyone else playing infamous 2? picked it up today, pretty sick.

6/7/2011 7:54:15 PM

I really liked the demo, but I think I'll wait until the price drops a bit for that one.

6/7/2011 9:37:37 PM

there will likely be an online $40 special through amazon in a couple weeks, that's how I picked up dead space 2 cheaply soon after it released.

6/8/2011 12:07:33 PM

So the games I tried to get for free are gone....I clicked the two I wanted and clicked get it now and they disappeared. Not under downloads or anything. Anyone else have trouble? I guess I can use my second account to try again.

6/8/2011 1:50:08 PM

Worked for me. Just took forever.

6/8/2011 2:06:54 PM

Quote :

"Q: I clicked on one of the Welcome Back Free PS3/PSP Game 1/2 selections, clicked 'Get Now,' but no games showed up. Now that option is no longer selectable in the Store. Where is my game? A: This is an issue we're working on resolving, however for the time being, you can still get to that content by going to the XMB and under the PlayStation Network column, go to Account Management>Transaction Management>Services List>SCEA Promotion. You should be able to access the content in the option you selected here."

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/03/welcome-back/

[Edited on June 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM. Reason : fuck smart quotes]

6/8/2011 2:18:37 PM

Anyone streaming .iso files to their PS3? I use TVersity to stream all my other files, but it's doesn't recognize iso files.

6/12/2011 11:17:15 PM

Infamous 2 is awesome. And this is coming from someone who's been completely burned out on open world games for a while now (not including Just Cause 2, which I still play occasionally).

The way you can move through the city once you're powered up feels amazing. My 1st playthrough I decided to go 'Good', so I got the "Ice Launch" ability. Changes the whole feel of the game. Anyone playing on 'Evil', what's the equivalent power (mapped to R2)?

(you get it from Nix)

[Edited on June 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM. Reason : d]

6/13/2011 8:02:13 AM

I need someone local (Raleigh) who fixes PS3s. Mine has the YLoD and I don't want to lose my GT5 save. PM me if you have a recommendation.

6/13/2011 11:12:28 AM

Some of you fucks add me on PSN (brbehe)

6/13/2011 11:19:43 AM

^^^^ i stream them with ps3mediaserver

http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/

6/14/2011 2:20:16 PM

Quote :

"^^^^ i stream them with ps3mediaserver http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/"

mencoder.exe keeps crashing for me whenever I try to play any files with in an ISO. Other than that, so far it seems more straight forward than TVersity. I also like that I can browse all drives and can copy content.

6/14/2011 9:20:16 PM

ps3 media server rules my life.

6/15/2011 7:24:26 PM

so i've been downloading Infamous for 3 days and its stuck on 92% and says "pending"...wtf

6/15/2011 10:00:09 PM

yea I was kinda pissed I had to leave my PS3 on for what probably amounts to over 24 hours just to download 2 games (LBP and infamous)

thanks a lot TWC

and Sony

^ you may have to bite the bullet and restart the download if its hung up

6/15/2011 10:04:27 PM

Infamous took me about 6 or 7 hrs to download. Super Stardust took about 20 mins.

Quote :

"I need someone local (Raleigh) who fixes PS3s. Mine has the YLoD and I don't want to lose my GT5 save. PM me if you have a recommendation."

I haven't needed them, but I've heard good things about Game Doctor across from Brier Creek (next to Papa John's).

6/16/2011 12:23:32 AM

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[Edited on June 17, 2011 at 12:41 AM. Reason : nvm]

6/17/2011 12:41:04 AM

^^ I got a local guy a totallybakedboard.com to fix mine. $75. I'm pleased.

On a related note, keep your saves backed up because you're fucked if your PS3 dies and a local shop can't fix it.

6/17/2011 12:57:17 AM

Just bumping in case anyone is interested in getting a playsation move bundle.

Newegg.com has their Playstation move bundle for $49.99 today (free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879261244

Add 6 ft HDMI cable for $4.99 (today)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882021128

Sign up for a new newegg account and use promo code newcustomer10 and get $10 off $50

Total should be roughly $44.98 for the playstation move bundle, a 6 ft HDMI cable, with free shipping.

6/21/2011 7:18:26 AM

christ i just can't get into LBP. something is wrong with me

6/21/2011 9:28:38 AM

i'm considering getting that PS Move bundle, but what games work well with it?

6/21/2011 9:32:49 AM

I don't have that many games for the ps3 yet, but off the top of my head I know I will use the move for MLB the show and Tiger Woods : The Masters.

Here is a list from wikipedia (granted take it with a grain of salt since it is wikipedia)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_compatible_with_PlayStation_Move

6/21/2011 9:38:04 AM

Quote :

"christ i just can't get into LBP. something is wrong with me "

I downloaded LBP and inFamous but I haven't turned on my PS3 since. I never have time for video games

6/21/2011 9:43:52 AM

lemme guess you are murried or recently got a gf

6/21/2011 10:01:30 AM

^^

haha same here. i played wipeoutHD for like 10 minutes a few weeks ago and that's all i've had time for.

6/21/2011 11:18:30 AM

I DL'd wipeouthd and LBP... I've played mainly WipeoutHD... it's a pretty freakin awesome game.

6/21/2011 12:00:12 PM

Quote :

"christ i just can't get into LBP. something is wrong with me"

There's a list of criteria I have for liking LBP:

1. Have a passion for old school platform games from childhood
2. Have a group of friends who are willing to play with you (3-4 player is the most fun)
3. Smoke a lot of weed

Any of the above would suffice.

6/21/2011 12:17:13 PM

Honestly, I love LBP for the creative tools and variety, but the floaty-ass jumps nearly ruins the whole thing.

6/21/2011 1:33:08 PM

Quote :

"i'm considering getting that PS Move bundle, but what games work well with it?"

I'd get one of the sharpshooter bundles since you get the nun-chuck and a gun for $50 more. So far, I've liked Killzone 3 and Dead Space Extraction with the Move.

6/21/2011 3:16:03 PM

any recommendations for a good BT headset? I know there was some discussion about this a little while ago, but new options would be good too.

6/21/2011 4:57:15 PM

^^ I just bought the SOCOM 4 package last month and have enjoyed it. My only complaint is that my arm gets tired but I am still recovering from shoulder surgery.

I also got Zumba for the wifey. She seems to like it so far and I enjoy watching her shake it.

Downloaded my 2 free games last night, infamous and lbp

[Edited on June 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM. Reason : .]

6/21/2011 5:00:43 PM

checked out the demo for that sonic generations

gorgeous graphics when you're not moving, a lil choppy in motion.

piss.poor.control. just as bad if not worse than sonic 4 ep 1

:-/

6/27/2011 7:08:01 PM