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How do I update the firmware on the PS3?
You can update the firmware/system software in two main ways: using Wired/Wireless Internet or using an external storage media. If you have internet configured, the PS3 can download and install the update for you. If the PS3 is not connected to the internet, a USB device can be used to install the update.
If you use a USB device, the “PS3UPDAT.PUP” file should be stored in the folder “/PS3/UPDATE”, i.e. there should be a folder called “PS3” on the root of the device. Within the PS3 folder, there should be another folder called “UPDATE” which should contain the “PS3UPDAT.PUP” file.
Warning: Do not switch off your PS3 or remove the external storage media during an update. Doing so may damage the system software, rendering your PS3 useless. You should use the Recovery Menu if your PS3 fails to start correctly.
How do I change my PlayStation Network Username?
You cannot officially change your PSN username. You can, however, delete your User on the PS3, create a new user and register with the PlayStation Network using a different name. Any save data on the old PS3 username will be deleted when you delete the account.
What files are shared between different users on the PS3?
The PS3 keeps some of your files within your user profile and shared others. See below for a summary of what is personal and what is shared:
Shared
- PS1 and PS2 Game saves
- Videos
- Music
- Photos
Private
- PS3 Game saves
- Sent/Received messages
- Browser bookmarks
- Predictive text
How does the XMB display content?
Each option on the XMB (Photos, Music, Videos) can only display files located on a specific folder of a storage media (HDD, USB Flash Disk, Memory Card etc). If you are using a external data store, you must create the following folders on the root of the drive:
- PICTURE – for image files
- MUSIC – for audio files
- VIDEO – for video files
The format utility (found under Settings > System Settings > Format Utility) can create the necessary files on the external storage media, but will erase any existing data.
What display settings does the PS3 support?
See the table below for supported display settings:
| Input Connector | NTSC Video Mode | PAL Video Mode |
| HDMI | 1080p/1080i/720p/480p | 1080p/1080i/720p/576p |
| Component or D-Terminal | 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i | 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/576i |
| Composite or S-Video | 480i | 576i |
| AV Multi or SCART | 480p/480i | 576p/576i |
What PS2 accessories can I use with the PS3?
The PS3 supports many of the PS2 accessories. The SOCOM headset and PS2 EyeToy can be configured via the Settings > Accessory Settings menu. You can even hook-up a USB/Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
What video files does the PS3 support?
The PS3 can recognise the following video files:
- Memory Stick Video Format
- MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
- MP4 file format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
- MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
- MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
- MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
- AVI
- Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- Motion JPEG (?-Law)
- AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts)
What audio files does the PS3 support?
The PS3 supports the following audio files:
- ATRAC
- MP3
- MP4
- WAVE
What image file can the PS3 recognise?
The PS3 can recognise the following image formats:
- JPEG
- TIFF
- BMP
- GIF
- PNG