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)).

How do I install a new hard disk in my PlayStation 3?

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The PlayStation 3 has a hard disk slot on the left end of the PS3 (bottom side if you stand it up vertical). Upgrading the hard drive is simple and only takes a few minutes. Follow the instructions below to remove and install a new hard drive:

Remove the plastic cover to see the hard disk enclosure. The slot is marked with a label.
Use a screwdriver to remove the blue screw.
Flip the metal lever and pull the hard drive to the right. It should pop straight out. Now pull the tray towards you to remove it from the PS3.
Once the tray is out, you can remove the four screws around the tray keeping the original hard drive in place.
Remove the original hard drive from the casing and replace it with the new one.
Replace the four screws you removed earlier to lock the new hard drive in place.
Place the tray into the PS3’s hard drive enclosure and slide the tray to the left to lock it in place. Place the lever down to prevent the drive from moving.
Replace the blue screw and pop the plastic cover back on.
When you turn on the PS3, you will be prompted to format the new drive. Once this is done, you are free to restore any backed up data.

Warning: Before you attempt to change your hard drive, it is vital that you backup your current contents to a removal hard disk. Once you have installed a new drive, the data in the old drive will not be readable. Please see the Backup/Restore FAQ for more details. Once you have installed a new drive, you can simply restore the old data to the new one.

What PS1/PS2 games are compatible with my PlayStation 3?

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Depending on your PlayStation 3 model, you will either have some compatibility or no compatibility. The earlier US and Japanese PS3 models have specific hardware for backwards compatibility which is no longer present in European and earlier PS3 models. The PS3 Slim only supports PSOne titles.

You can see which games are compatible with your console by checking the US Compatibility list and European compatibility list.

Can the PlayStation 3 play WMV files?

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As of PS3 Firmware 2.10, the PlayStation 3 supports the playback of VC-1 (WMV) encoded files. In order to play VC-1 content, WMV playback must be enabled by going to [Settings] > [System Settings] > [Enable WMA Playback]. Videos encoded using VC-1 larger than 2GB or with copy protection cannot be played on the PlayStation 3.