A single-layer Blu-Ray disc can hold up to 25GB of information while a dual-layer Blu-Ray disc can hold up to 50GB of information.
How much data can a Blu-Ray disc hold?
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How do I connect my PSP to my stereo?
To connect your PSP to an audio device, such as a stereo, all you require is a “headphone to phono” cable. Simply connect the headphone socket to your PSP and connect the phono end to your stereo, in the audio in port. To use this cablem your stereo must have a “audio in” port. Alternatively, you can connect it to an amplifier or speaker.
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.
What are the differences between Japanese, American and European PSPs?
The US and European PSP bundle is exactly the same as the JAP bundle, except it comes with English instructions, demo disc, and a cleaning cloth. Depending on when and where you get your PSP, it might also have a different firmware version. New PSP consoles will have the latest firmware version available. The contents of the Demo Disk may also vary depending on time of purchase.
Some people suggest that JAP PSPs have a better TFT Screen than US or European PSP, but this is not the case. Any TFT screen is just as likely to get dead/stuck pixels.
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.
Can I convert my own movies and play them on the PSP?
Yes, there are many programs available that will convert video files to a PSP compatible format. Playback time depends on which version of the memory stick you have (32 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB) and the bitrate that you encode the movie (the higher the bit rate, the better quality the movie). Download PSP Video 9 from our Download Section.
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
I cannot save bookmarks on my browser!
To be able to save bookmarks, you must have the “SYSTEM” folder in your “PSP” folder. A quick way to correct this is to format your Memory Card, but remember to backup your data first!
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.
Why does my Internet Browser display a low memory error?
Your browser will display a low memory error if your cache is full. To disable this error, simply disable the use of your cache by changing the settings. The disadvantage is that each page will need to be loaded as it will not be stored locally.
You can increase the size of your cache, but in the end, it will cause the same problem. For the time being, it is best to disable cache. Hopefully Sony will release a fix for this error!
If the error persists, you can manually empty the cache. The error normally occurs when you try to load a large page or image.
Firmware 3.10+
On Firmware 3.10 and greater, you can enable the [Conserve Memory] option from the[View Settings] menu to prevent the Low Memory Error from occuring. The [Conserve Memory] option enables you to view a Web page that contains a larger amount of data because less memory is used to display the page.