If you have a DualShock2 controller lying around, you can use it with the PS3 using a PS2 to PC USB converter. Most PS3 games work fine with the DualShock although the missing “PS” button could cause a few problems.
The PSP is multi-region so you are able to play games from around the world, although it is possible that not all games will work (so far, we have no evidence to prove this). There may be incompatibility issues with multi-player games when using copies from different regions.
UMD Movies on the otherhand are not multi-region. If you own a European (PAL) PSP, you can only play region 2 UMD Movies, which means a PAL console can play JAP UMD movies, but not US, as US is Region 1. Please check the region code on the back of the case to ensure correct compatibility.
When charging a controller, the Red LED on the Controller will flash. Once charging is complete the LED will become solid. The controller can be changed even when it is not in use. To help keep the battery life longer, you should only charge your controller when the red LED is flashing, and fully charge where possible.
For Firmware Versions < 2.8
Connect your PSP to a PC/Mac via USB cable. The PSP will show up as a removable drive. If you open the drive, you will see a folder named “PSP”, open theis folder and create a folder called “MUSIC”, if it doesn’t already exist.
Open the “MUSIC” folder and you can drag and drop MP3 files.
For Firmware Versions 2.8+
Connect your PSP to a PC/Mac via USB cable. The PSP will show up as a removable drive. If you open the drive, you will see a folder named “MUSIC”, if it doesn’t already exist create it.
Open the “MUSIC” folder and you can drag and drop MP3 files.
Note: It is important that you make sure your files are saved as either MP3 or ATRAC, as the PSP will not recognize other file types (including WMA and OGG).
The PlayStation 3 is able to run another operating system in addition to the XMB. To install the bootloader for another OS, you must obtain the “otheros” installer and install it via the Settings menu: [Settings] > [System Settings] > [Install OtherOS]. OtherOS installations are not supported on the PlayStation 3 Slim model (PS3-2000).
Warning: Only attempt this if you know what you are doing. Only a limited number of operating systems will work on the PS3: Fedora Core Linux (5, 6 and 7) and Yellow Dog Linux 5 are just two examples.
To save power by putting the screen on ‘sleep mode’, simply press and hold the ‘DISPLAY’ button for 3 seconds. To restore the screen, simply press again.
Its a good idea to not activate sleep mode while playing games and the game will continue to function but the screen will be blank.
The PS3 had a Backup/Restore utility that allows you to backup/restore various data on the PS3. It can be found under: Settings > System Settings > Backup Utility. The backup utility does not backup user settings and copy-protected material, this includes downloaded games, certain game savedata (e.g. Killzone 2 and Guitar Hero 5) and videos downloaded from the PlayStation Video Store.
To mute the sound on your PSP, press and hold down the ‘AUDIO’ button, found near the ‘SELECT’ button on your PSP. To restore audio, simply press again.
The PS3 XMB only supports limited multi-tasking capabilities. You can:
You cannot:
To multi-task simply press the PS button and perform another action. For example, listening to music while surfing the Internet can be done by first playing a song. Then, press the PS button and open the Internet Browser. This works similarly for viewing photos while listening to music.
The PSP supports any brand of Memory Stick Duo. It supports the standard Duo, Pro Duo, and Duo High Speed, with or without MagicGate technology. Currently the largest available size is 4GB (4000MB), with a 8GB (8000MB) card planned for the future. It is recommended to use either Sony or SanDisk Memory Sticks.
