Anyone else encountering difficulties using Netflix streaming on their PS3? I re-joined Netflix after a long hiatus so I could take advantage of PS3 streaming, but it's been a very bumpy ride and hasn't worked in over a week. [more inside]
posted by porn in the woods on Dec 26, 2009 - 12 answers

Can I use any HDMI cable with my PS3? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Dec 21, 2009 - 14 answers

OK, we got a PS3. Now what? [more inside]
posted by explosion on Dec 4, 2009 - 51 answers

My spouse and I like to play PS3 games together. Keeping in mind that we've run through Resistance: Fall of Man 5 times now on Superhuman and are getting bored with it, what are your favorite PS3 games which allow COOPERATIVE local play (2 or more players)? I've checked previous threads, but not seen PS3 recommendations. Thanks, hive mind.
posted by misha on Dec 3, 2009 - 22 answers

Just got a PS3, very exciting but confusing. Need advice on hookup, whether to ditch our DVD player, games you recommend, and best games for 2 people. [more inside]
posted by bearwife on Nov 30, 2009 - 17 answers

How much does it cost to ship a Guitar Hero controller? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

I have a substantial amount of anime that I'd like to watch, but a less-than-perfect system for doing it. Pretty much all of it is in .mkv files (h.264 video and AAC audio) with subtitles, and I'd like to transcode them to a format that's playable on either my iPhone or my PS3 with subtitles intact. I've tried both handbrake and VLC, and I either get 1) no subtitles in handbrake or 2) encoder errors in VLC. So, hive mind, what am I doing wrong here?
posted by Oktober on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Will self-repairing my broken PS3 make it invalid for future repairs by Sony (even if it's already out of warranty)? [more inside]
posted by ShortHairyMan on Oct 6, 2009 - 4 answers

PS3 firmware 3.0 killed my Blu-Ray drive (as I and many others see it). Need help figuring out how to get this taken care of. [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Oct 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Will an Apple wireless (bluetooth) keyboard and mighty mouse work with the new slim Playstation 3? [more inside]
posted by omidius on Sep 21, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a site that tells me which version of multiplatform (ps3/xbox360) games is the better one to get with regard to bugginess/availability of DLC etc.? I know that I can go look up individual reviews for specific title/platform combinations, but is there a specialist site that tracks the differences in a more at-a-glance manner?
posted by juv3nal on Sep 16, 2009 - 5 answers

PlayStation 3 firmware update 3.0 is truly a pile. Font size is ginormous on my 42" LCD (akin to going from 1024x768 to 640x480), icons are shilling for the PlayStation Network in every menu and there's a hideous update bar in the upper right-hand corner I can't figure out how to turn off. I wish I hadn't taken the plunge -- if you haven't, don't do it! Does anyone have solutions to mitigate this nightmare, which has turned the menus of my console and home theatre box into a janky-looking POS?
posted by porn in the woods on Sep 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Broken PS3 - ship it off for repairs or wait and see what the holidays bring? [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Aug 10, 2009 - 5 answers

How first person shooter-y is Bioshock? Will I like it? [more inside]
posted by peep on Jul 2, 2009 - 31 answers

Best way to turn PS3 into music player (with visualizations)? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Jun 27, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best auto racing simulation? I currently have no gaming equipment. [more inside]
posted by Antidisestablishmentarianist on Jun 5, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking to get into Blu-Ray movies and have long fantasized about the PS3(or comparable BR player) but I see that I can get a BR drive for my PC for less than a third of the PS3's price. I have a pretty good PC and a 1080p monitor. Would I be missing out on any BR features or losing image/sound quality going with the drive? [more inside]
posted by aldurtregi on May 15, 2009 - 14 answers

What are the best games available for download on PSN for the PS3? [more inside]
posted by *s on Apr 29, 2009 - 19 answers

A couple of Guitar Hero: World Tour (Wii) instrument silencing questions. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Apr 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I finally got a PS3 and I'm looking for a good monitor to go with it. I did some searching and I've narrowed it down to two options:

Acer H213H, ASUS VH242H

Does anyone own any of these? Which is the better buy? Is there anything better out there in the same price range?
posted by Mr_Thirdworld on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Can an PS3/Xbox 360 perform most of the media functionality found on an original Xbox with XBMC? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Feb 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Anyone have any luck getting Flip Video clips to play on a playstation 3? It's an F260. Doesn't work over a media server or hooked up directly.
posted by mzurer on Feb 15, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I force PS3 games to play at their optimum resolution? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Feb 6, 2009 - 11 answers

More Flash ambient sound toys, please! [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Jan 19, 2009 - 9 answers

How do you go about creating Little Big Planet levels? [more inside]
posted by crios on Jan 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Almost time to buy a current-gen console, but I'm morally split between XBox 360 and PS3. [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Jan 8, 2009 - 48 answers

Calling my fellow PS3 owners! Do the PS3 Singstar microphones work with the PS3 versions of Guitar Hero: World Tour and the Rockband games? I have done some Google searching which has turned up responses ranging from "yes" to "no" to "maybe"... I'm hoping AskMe can turn up something a little more definitive.
posted by Effigy2000 on Jan 5, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I access playstation US store overseas via playstation 3 console? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Dec 26, 2008 - 5 answers

How to use wifi, a PS3, and external hard drives to stream media to the tv? [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Dec 22, 2008 - 17 answers

My friend's husband just bought a PS3. She wants a game like Super Mario Bros. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Dec 6, 2008 - 20 answers

Which games console is best: Wii or PS3? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Dec 3, 2008 - 27 answers

Looking for headphones (and/or configuration ideas) for PS3 (Socom: Confrontation, specifically) that will allow me to both listen to audio AND chat with other players [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Dec 2, 2008 - 2 answers

30" Apple Cinema Display with Xbox 360 and PS3 (all HDMI) problems. I have bought probably $100 worth of cables and still it doesnt work. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Oct 30, 2008 - 5 answers

My girlfriend is in South America for the next few months. She is living in a house that is owned by her uncle who works for the Catholic Church. He has a wonderful HDTV and a PS3 sitting in his house but no games. Now he isn't there that often but her 14 year old cousin lives next door. What PS3 games would be appropriate for my girlfriend and her 14 year old female cousin that wouldn't create a potentially awkward scene if her Catholic Priest uncle found them? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Oct 11, 2008 - 18 answers

How do you copy downloaded games and game demos from the PS3 hard drive to a USB stick? Because unless I've missed something painfully obvious, I can't see a way to do this from within the XMB.
posted by Effigy2000 on Oct 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Thinking about taking the Rock Band plunge, but there's so much to think about! Help me decide what to buy and when! [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Sep 23, 2008 - 15 answers

How long should my friend wait before turning the PS3 on? [more inside]
posted by DonSlice on Sep 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Does the PS3 outperform the PS2, playing PS2 games? A lot? [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Jul 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Why does a club similar to BMG or Columbia not exist for PS3 games? [more inside]
posted by mcarthey on Jun 29, 2008 - 10 answers

I just bought a 5.1 home theatre system. The speakers are Klipsch; the receiver is a Yamaha RX-V363. I'm having some (read; a lot) setup problems that I'm hoping the hive mind could help me out with. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting sound out of my PS3 and a picture and sound out of my Wii. Hope me! [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Jun 14, 2008 - 11 answers

[PS3 Filter:] Help an old school xbox guy finalize his conversion to the Play Station way of life. [more inside]
posted by jseven on Jun 8, 2008 - 6 answers

MetaFilter Solid: New Playstation owner, getting Metal Gear Solid 4, but I've never played any of the earlier games. How can I best get up to speed? [more inside]
posted by Doctor Suarez on Jun 2, 2008 - 11 answers

What are the best display settings for a Playstation 3 to ensure I get the best possible picture quality when watching Bluray discs and standard DVDs? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on May 31, 2008 - 6 answers

My brother wants to buy a PS3 (or even a Xbox 360) but he doesnt have any sort of internet access (why yes, he does live in a cave) Would that be a major hinderance/hassle or would it just be a annoyance?
posted by ShawnString on May 9, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm looking at buying a Playstation 3 pretty much only so I can have a really good Blu-ray player. It's highly unlikely I'll ever buy any PS3 games beyond GTA4, Rockband and maybe Little Big Planet. Given this, should I just buy the 40GB model of the console or are the extra features of the 80GB model (flash card reader, SACD support etc) worth the extra cash in the long run?
posted by Effigy2000 on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers

I live in a house with 6 other internet hungry people. Help me cater for our needs! [more inside]
posted by puddpunk on Mar 30, 2008 - 11 answers

So I just got a new (old) tv from my parents, and it's not fully co-operating with my Playstation 3. [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

What Linux apps should I download/install on my PS3 running Ubuntu? [more inside]
posted by raygan on Mar 2, 2008 - 3 answers

PS3 for Blu-Ray? Should I get one now? Is something better coming? [more inside]
posted by santogold on Feb 25, 2008 - 25 answers

PS3GameFilter: Do enough people play online with the Omega Dawn expansion pack for Warhawk to make it worth buying? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers