How do I unlock trophies?

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In order to unlock trophies, you must own a game that supports the trophy feature. All new games support trophies and some older games have been patched to support trophies. Check out our Trophy List & Guides page to see which games support trophies.

In order to unlock a trophy, you must complete a task within the game. You can see what the requirements for unlocking a trophy are by checking the [Trophy Collection] menu under the [Game] menu on the XMB. For example, to earn a gold trophy in Super Stardust HD you must get a 10x Multiplier.

How can I play my own music in-game?

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Firmware 2.40 introduced in-game music playback to the PS3. However, it can only be used with compatible games. You can play your own music by pressing the PS button in game and selecting a track, album or playlist from the [Music] menu.

If the game does not support in-game music playback, you will see a error message

How do I access the old PS Menu?

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If you are using Firmware 2.40 or greater, pressing the PS button will bring up the in-game XMB (if you are in-game) or the old style menu if you are not. If you are in-game, you can bring up the old style menu by holding down the PS Button. The old style menu only allows you to do a limited number of things:

turn off console
turn off controller
reassign controllers (in-game only)
vibration settings (in-game only)
game upscaling and smoothing options (PS/PS2 games only)

What are 2D Trophies? How do they work?

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Trophies are a form of unlockable available in compatible games. The feature was introduces in Firmware 2.40. You can unlock trophies by completing a certain goal in a game. The number of trophies in a game depend on how big the game is: small or big. There are four types of trophies you can collect:

The platinum trophy can only be obtained once you collect every other trophy in the game. The trophies equal to points, which determines your level on your PlayStation Network Profile. So, the more trophies you have unlocked, the highter your level. You can view your own trophies by going to [Game] > [Trophy Collection]. You can also view a friend’s trophies by clicking on their name from the [Friends] menu.

What XMB features can I access in-game?

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In Firmware 2.40, in-game XMB access was introduced. The features you can access in-game include:

[Users]
- Turn off System
[Settings]
- [Accessory Settings]
  - Reassign Controllers
  - Controller Vibration Function
  - Manage Bluetooth devices
  - Audio Device Settings
  - Voice Changer
[Photos]
- View Photo Information
- Delete Photos
[Music]
- Play music (if supported by game)
- Delete Music
- View Music Information
[Game]
- Trophy Collection
- Quit Game
- Start another game (quits current game)
- View Game Information
[Network]
- View Active Download
[Friends]
- Block List
- Add a Friend
- Players Met
- View/Send/Delete/Protect Messages
- View Profile
- Compare Trophies
- Delete Friends
- Block Users
- View Message Information
- Accept Friend Requests

What is DLNA?

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DLNA or the Digital Living Network Alliance lets you watch media stored on your PC on your PlayStation 3, which can subsequently be watched on your PSP using Remote Play. DLNA links your PC, PS3 and PSP together letting you access your media anywhere at anytime. Of course, an Internet connection is required if you wish to access your content on the go.

What is Qore?

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Qore is the new interactive PlayStation 3 "magazine" presented by the PlayStation Network, which brings gamers news, trailers, never-before released content on upcoming titles and access to betas and exclusive downloads. Qore is available to purchase from the US PlayStation Store for $2.99 per issue or get an annual subscription $24.99, giving you access to 13 issues. Don’t know if Qore is right for you, check out our preview of Qore.

I have a DualShock 3 controller. How do I turn on/off the vibration feature?

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You can only turn on/off the vibration feature if you are using a DualShock 3 controller. Not all games have DualShock 3 compatibility so and therefore turning on/off the vibration feature will have no effect. Changing the setting on one controller will affect the vibration settings for all controlls that support vibration feedback.

To turn on/off the vibration feature, press the PS button and select [Controller Settings]. Then, select [Vibration Function] and select "On"/"Off" to turn on/off to change the vibration settings.

How do I use my new controller on my PlayStation 3?

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When you buy a new controller, you need to associate (or "pair it") it with you PlayStation 3 before you can use it to play games. To do this, turn on your PlayStation 3 and attach the USB cable between the console and the controller. Pressing the PS button will pair the controller with the PS3. You can test the pairing by trying to navigate the XMB.

If this process does not work, you can use a paper clip to press the reset button on the back of the controller (it’s located near the upper-right side of the label). Also, make sure the controller has been charged.

What is PS3 Error 80010514 – An error occurred during the start operation?

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Some PlayStation 3 consoles suffer from Error code 80010514 “An error occurred during the start operation” if (a) the hard drive has corrupt sectors or (b) the firmware was incorrectly installed (which could be related to (a)).