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How to Create a Japanese PlayStation Network Account

Login as a existing user and create a new account, i.e “JPSN”,
Login as the new user and click on “Sign Up for PLAYSTATION Network” under the Friends menu on the XMB.
On the Account Sign-up screen, click on “Yes, I want to create a new account.” Then click “Continue” to begin the registration.
Under Country/Region of Resisdence, select Japan and leave the Language as the default option. Enter your date of birth. If you are under 18, you will not be able to create a master account.
On the following screen, select the top option to create a master account.
On the Terms and Conditions screen, click on the right button to accept.
Enter your email address in the first field, followed with your desired password in the next two fields. The dropdown option is for a security question. We recommend leaving the default option and entering something you can remember in the field below. Once done, click on the button to continue.
On the next screen, you need to enter your online ID. Then click on the right button to continue.
On the following screen, enter your First Name, Last Name and your First Name and Last Name again on the two fields after. Select the Left radio button for Male and the right one for Female.
The next screen is for your address. The first field is your ZIP code, use 5 numbers. The drop down option if for city, here, you may select any. The next field is for your name again followed by the first line of your address. You can leave the next field blank if you wish. The last option is for the area. Once finished, click on the right button to continue.
On the following screen, choose the second option to continue with registration. The first option is to add funds into your account.
The next screen askes if you are interested in receiving the PlayStation Network Newsletter. Click on the right button to continue.
The following two screens are for you to review your account information. If you are happy with the details, click on the right button to continue.
After confirming your login information, choose an avatar on the next screen. Then click on the first option to continue.
You can cancel the next screen by clicking on the button on the button of the page to the far left.

Rumor Alert: PS3 and Xbox 360 Price Drop Imminent

The X360 and PlayStation 3 both have a hefty price tag, and that’s one of the reasons stopping gamers from purchasing them, but that could all soon change. Recent rumors suggest that some kind of price drop will be revealed at this years E3 for both consoles. The Xbox 360, currently priced at $299 (core model) and $399 (premium model) could both see a drop of $50 in price come September, during the same month that the mega-hits Project Gotham Racing 4, Mass Effect and Halo 3 debut. The PlayStation 3 on the otherhand may recieve a $100 drop in price, bringing the price of the 60GB version to $499.

There are only rumors, so lets wait and see what announcements are made next week. As for Nintendo, well, don’t expect any kind of price drop, since it is already much cheaper than the competition. We will bring you an update on this story next week.

[Via: GameDaily]

European Launch Boosted Blu-Ray Sales by 1000 per cent

According to Matt Brown, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment VP, “the launch of the PS3 had a had a tremendous impact on Blu-ray software sales across the board. Recent sales figures are a clear indication that the PS3 is seen as an entertainment device.” Figures announced by Sony Pictures strongly support the statement. According to the announcement, 180,000 Blu-Ray discs have been sold in Europe after experiencing a 1000 increase in sales since PS3’s launch back in March.

“Casino Royale” got special mention for being one of the biggest titles. Combining 500,000 copies given away to PS3 owners and the actual number of copies sold easily makes it the most widely distributed Blu-ray film to date.

XTREME PS3 Mag i001 Out Now

XTREME PS3 is proud to announce the first issue of the XTREME PS3 Magazine. This is only a prototype issue to see how popular the magazine is and contains over 30 pages of content. The issue includes previews of Ninja Gaiden Sigma and GTA IV, reviews of Super Stardust HD as well as several articles related to the PS3. The magazine can be viewed on your PlayStation 3 or you can use a PC. Download it now and let us know what you think.

The magazine is viewable on the PSP but will require a lot of scrolling. Please let us know what you think of the first issue by posting comments or emailing us using the Contact Form. See below for a full summary of the issue:

Previews:
- Final Fantasy XIII
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma
- Grand Theft Auto IV
Reviews:
- Super Stardust HD
- Rainbow Six: Vegas
Features:
- Yellow Dog Linux
- Future of the PS3
- Remote Play

[Download XTREME PS3 Mag Issue 1]

Bug in Resistance:FoM Patch

The recent Resistance: Fall of Man patch, which was released Friday, seems to have a bug in it. After updating the game, it is impossible to connect to the new WW servers of the game.
Numerous users are reporting across all forums boards, that after the update they cannot log into the new online server. When users try to connect they receive error: “Network Connection Failed”.

This is believed to be a bug in the recently released update. We suggest RFOM users with the game to NOT update just yet and wait for a fix if they enjoy the online play, if not go on right ahead. We are currently waiting for a fix from the Developers. We will update you on any new developments.

UPDATE (03/07/2007 at 3:54 AM):

It seems that there are no bugs with the patch. The connection error is specific to the PlayStation 3 and not the patch. If you experience connection problems please reboot your PS3 and check that you are connected to the Internet. We have tried to connect to the game server lots of times and we did not experience any problems.

New PS3 Home Preview

Home is one of the most anticipated feature of the PlayStation 3. Home is a Home is a real-time online 3D, networked community available on the PlayStation Network (PSN). It allows PS3 users to interact, communicate, join online games, shop, share private content and even build and show off their own personal spaces to others in real time.

In-Game XMB Access Already Implemented?

As reported earlier, the next major PS3 Firmware Update will incorporate in-game XMB access. It now seems that the feature has already been implemented but is simply awaiting release. The video below (from IGN) illustrates that various options from the XMB can be accessed while playing a game, simplifying a lot of things like reading and sending messages, changing system settings and more.

Setting up a Wireless Internet Connection

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does the PlayStation 3 have built-in wireless?

All the latest PlayStation 3 models have built-in wireless. The discontinued 20GB PS3s are the only models without Wireless.

What is faster, wired or wireless?

In most cases, wired connections are much faster than wireless. If at all possible, we recommend using a wired connection for best performance.

What is a WEP/WPA key?

Most wireless networks have some sort of security to protect unauthorized access. This is in the form of a WEP or WPA key. Please see the WEP and WPA Wikipedia articles for more information.

How do I find my WEP/WPA key?

Your Wi-Fi access key can usually be found on your wireless router or related documents. You can also check your wireless administration control panel (please see your router manual for information on how to access this). At last resort, you can contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for help.

Instructions:

Go to Settings > Network Settings and enable the "Internet Connection" option.
Under "Internet Connection Settings", select "Wireless".
Scan for a wireless network and choose the network you want to connect to.
On the "SSID" screen, leave the name of the network you want to connect to.
On the "WLAN Security Setting" screen, select "None" is you are connecting to an unsecure network or select the security type used by the network.
If the network is secure, on the following screen you will need to enter the security key.
On the "Address Settings" screen, select easy to configure the connection to the default settings, or choose custom to set up extra options. In most cases, easy setup should be sufficient. The extra configurable options are:
- IP Addresses or PPPoE
- DHCP host name
- DNS Settings
- MTU
- Proxy Server
- UPnP
On the following screen you can review the configuration and save them by pressing "X".
Once settings are saved you can test the connection. By testing the connection, you can determine if you are able to access the internet, the PlayStation store and other aspects of the wireless network. If the first three tests (IP Address, Internet Access and PlayStation Store) all succeed then you are done.

Video Tutorial:

If you need additional help setting up a Wireless connection, see the video below, which demonstrated the above steps.

How to fix broken boot-game-os in Yellow Dog Linux

On some versions of Yellow Dog Linux (for PS3), the “boot-game-os” command line gives you an error similar to “/sbin/other-os-flash-util: No such file or directory”, which prevents you from getting back to the PS3 XMB. Below is a simple, step-by-step guide on how to fix the error.

UPDATED: More Resistance Patch Details

The Resistance: Fall of Man update was announced a few days ago and we finally have some more information as to what it contains. The update is to be released later on today and will include a number of additions, including two new multiplayer maps, Westmorland and Cambornethat, can be purchased from the PlayStation Store. See below for a list of what to expect.

Access PS3 friend list from in-game
In-game option to report abusive players
Voice chat using TV Speakers (if you don’t have headphones)
Clan leadership transfer
Penalty time enforced on people who frequently quit ranked games
Ranked games that become unbalanced prior to launch will automatically be canceled in the lobby

UPDATE (29th June 2007, 3:33 PM):

The Resistance patch is now available to download and there has been a significant number of changes. Check out the detailed list below:

Resistance: Fall of Man Map Pack 1 now available for download! This map pack contains both Westmorland, England and Camborne, England. Both are additional multiplayer maps designed to be played with Resistance: Fall of Man. Westmorland features snowy hills and Chimeran architecture. Great for snipers! Camborne features both above ground and underground fighting introducing a new twist on team battles. Both maps support all Resistance multiplayer game types. You must own Resistance: Fall of Man to play either map. To make purchasing and downloading the map pack quick and easy, there is now a “Purchase” button on the main online menu. Going to the “Purchase” menu will allow you to select, purchase, and download the map pack from within Resistance
Worldwide Servers! Now you can play with your friends anywhere in the world since all Resistance servers are now connected to allow for worldwide play. There is a new option in the “Multiplayer Options” menu called “Worldwide Player”. Setting this to “Worldwide” will allow you to play games against other players all over the world. Setting it to your local region (North America, Europe, etc) will restrict your games to only allow other players from your region to join, and will guarantee that any players you are matched against when playing ranked games are from the same region as you. If you create a party, your party will use the Worldwide Play setting from your multiplayer options (ie, if you are set to “North America”, only north American players will be allowed to join your party, but if you are set to “Worldwide”, anyone can join). Players who are set to “Worldwide” may still join games created by players who are set to their local region only as long as both players are from the same region.
The XMB Friends list is now accessible from the R:FoM Lobby. To access it, go to “Community” and select “Friends”.
The “Map Vote” option has changed. There are now three settings: “No”, “Free Maps Only”, and “All Maps (Map Pack Required)”. Setting “Map Vote” to “No” will allow anyone to join who has the map that the game is being played on, setting it to “Free Maps Only” (not available if you begin the game on a map from the Map Pack) will allow players to vote for any of the free maps and allow anyone to join the game, and “All Maps (Map Pack Required)” will allow players to vote for any maps, including map pack maps, but will require anyone attempting to join the game to have the map pack. “Map Vote” will default to “Free Maps Only” for any of the free maps and “All Maps (Map Pack Required)” for any of the map pack maps.
There is a new filter on the “Find Games” screen for custom games: “Map Packs”. It has two settings, “Free Maps Only” and “All Maps”. “Free Maps Only” will show only games that do not require the map pack, and “All Maps” will show all games.
The “MUTE” menu from the in-game start menu is now the “MUTE/REPORT” menu. Selecting a player from this menu will allow you to select either “Mute”, to mute all voice chat from that player, or “Report for abuse”, which will notify an in-game moderator that the player is being abusive by cheating, glitching, or otherwise violating the EULA. In-game moderators will then be alerted, and may observe the player to verify that he/she is being abusive. We reserve the right to kick players we have observed being abusive out of the game and/or ban them from playing Resistance: Fall of Man, as per our anti-abuse policy outlined in the forums on www.myresistance.net.
Voice chat from other players will now play through your television speakers by default unless you have a headset plugged in. There is a new option in the “Multiplayer Options” menu from the lobby called “Mute Voice Chat”. Setting this to on will start all players muted when you join a game. Players may then be selectively unmuted from the “MUTE/REPORT” menu if you so choose. The “Mute Voice Chat” option only has an effect if you do not have a headset plugged in.
Repeatedly failing to finish ranked games (either by quitting or disconnecting) will now incur a time penalty wherein you will not be allowed to join another ranked game immediately after failing to finish one. The time penalty begins at 0 minutes, and will build up to a maximum of 15 minutes if you fail to finish a high percentage (30%+) of your ranked games.
Clan leaders now have the option to transfer clan leadership to another player from the clan menu
Human player models will lip sync with incoming voice chat from that player
If you have a USB keyboard attached to your PS3, holding down the buttons “1” through “0” will change your characters’ facial expression (human models only)
Ranked games that become too unbalanced in the staging screen will be canceled by the server rather than launching with unbalanced teams
In the lobby, L3 is now always the push-to-talk button so that remapping the push-to-talk button does not prevent you from being able to chat in the staging, party, or results screens.
Player names drawn over friendly players will no longer be blocked by low cover to make it easier to distinguish friendlies from enemies.
Players may now switch the virtual keyboard over to the full QWERTY style keyboard rather than the standard virtual keyboard if they so choose
The staging screen in a deathmatch game now has a header to show you what race everyone will be when the game starts. Additionally, the loading screen will now also reflect what race you will spawn as.
For Chimera vs Chimera team games, the skins used by each team have been changed to be more distinct
For games with limited lives (such as conversion), the “QUIT” option on the in-game start menu will change to say “LEAVE” after you have been eliminated to indicate to you that you will not receive a Quit on your stats for leaving after being eliminated.
Fixed an issue where you would hear splashing sounds on levels without water
Fixed a problem that caused bullseye tags to sometimes remain active after the player they were attached to has died
Fixed a number of potential collision exploits
Fixed a problem that caused the rocket launcher reticule crosshairs to disappear when meleeing while a rocket is being held stationary.
The per-team “Time Alive” column for team conversion now displays the correct stat rather than the total team score.

Gametype Changes

Assault and Breach mode games have had the number of players required to create them lowered in Team Objective games, and the likelihood of these modes has also been increased.
Chimera vs Chimera Team Deathmatch has been removed from the Team Deathmatch gametype.
Conversion in the Free For All gametype has been changed so that players will have 5 human lives and 1 Chimeran life instead of 1 human life and 1 Chimeran life.

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