Hello guys, I just got my PS3 today and I'm very excited!!! :D
I want to create this post for some questions that I have about the system.
So, I got a 320GB System, but I have a problem, under system settings I have 262/298Gb free on the system. (I know there is the conversion of the 320GB bits/bytes, not really an expert in this). I formatted the HDD and restored default settings, but I still have 262gb free space.
Thanks!
Operating system, and other such programs are taking the rest of the space. Same type of thing that happens on xb360 hdds.
Thanks, I should have thought of that! :p
Noob question No.2
Can you download games/apps etc. from PSN while you play a game?
Yes you can Marco, but not if your playing a online multiplayer like CoD, for example.
You sure OM?
I know it's not advisable (unless you have a shit-hot connection).. but there's nothing stopping you is there?
There's a download manager icon on the XMB (while you have downloads queued/active). From there you can pause, resume, and cancel any downloads you have lined up.
What games you got lined up mate?
Well it might be because the the real technical definition of a GB is 1024MB and a MB is 1024KB and so on. However producers of HDDs, SSD and maybe even RAM define a GB as just 1000MB and a MB as 1000KB. This means that when you check how much memory the storage device has the computer will tell you its real size rather than the one advertised on the front.
Basically each step up (MB from KB) is 1024 technically. But all these companies selling this stuff count it as 1000. So not only are you losing 24MB per GB but your also losing 24KB every MB and 24Bytes for every KB. It all adds up. :(
Because of this with every TB, I think you lose (can't exactly remember) something like 30 odd GBs (Can't be bothered to do the exact maths).
Hope that made sense...
I'm talking from experience Deacon. If ever I'm downloading anything, firing up CoD pauses te download.
Tbh, wouldn't want to be playing CiD whilst downloading anyway... Lag would be a bitch!
Errbody hate lag. Yessir.
Does it do it when you start the game? or when you enter MP?
Surprised it doesn't shut down all other connections to your router/modem too! :p
I can't play games while I'm downloading on my PS3 if memory serves. I was able to install games while downloading but it was bitch slow! And I have a 100M/Bit line.
PS3 formats HDD using FAT32 - this isn't particularly efficient hence it ends up grabbing lots of space purely as part of the format.
Any new PS3 owner should seriously consider a PS+ sub. It's ridiculous value for most people.
I agree with the PSN+ comment too. I sub to it, and it pays for itself really fast.
@DrDamn this was a reason I bought the system. Always thought that late comers benefit the most from these cases !
With PS+ it was actually better to get on board at the start. The offers expire so I have a years worth of PS+ content since my 1st sub last September that someone subscribing for the 1st time today will not get unless they redo some of the content.
@freedoms_stain I got PS+ with the 25% discount, and I can't complain about anything.
Another Noob question:
Now that I have a PS+ subscription attached at my account, will other users play the games I downloaded from PS+, with their accounts and unlock trophies?
^ Another user can only play your downloaded games IF your account is on their PS3. Your account can be on 2 consoles maximum.
Example: You go to your mates house. Put your account on his PS3. He logs on with your account & downloads all the stuff attached to it.
He then logs out & signs in with his account, all your stuff is still on his PS3 & he has access to it.
But, as soon as you delete your account, his access ends.
@CyberMarco
Important tip for PS+. If there is something you want which is due to disappear you don't have to fully download and keep it. All you have to do is start downloading itwhen ot is available then cancel the download. That puts it in your download list and you can redownload it at a later date as long as you have a PS+ sub.
@OrbitMonkey, maybe I wasn't clear. I meant if they were able to play on my console with their account. I know that Sony reduced the number of consoles from 5 to 2... now I see why!
@DrDamn, yeah did it already. A very nice way to get the games even if you don't have enough space.
Yeah FAT32 is probably the worst format for gaming because it requires so much overhead in it's formating. I think 7-10% of overall data on FAT32 is taken up just for it's primary use. Then the systems OS is used next taking up like 1/4th your overall memory.
PS3 Filesystem is not FAT.
Its not clear what exactly it is, but its supposedly a variation of UFS2 with heavy encryption.
For external drivess its true that PS3 only accepts FAT32 formatted drives.
Downloading whilst playing is depending on the game u play.
On some games it works, on others not. It has nothing to do with playing multiplayer or not, in fact i couldnt realy see a pattern of when a game allows it or not. i guess it has something to do with RAM Usage..
regarding the storage capacity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabyte#Consumer_confusion
@mojo
Thanks for the clarification. I think the conclusion that it's a bit rubbish in terms of space you end up getting is still valid though :)
for converting mkv to a playable format for the PS3 use mkv2vob.
for streaming mkvs to ps3 use ps3mediaserver.
Both are noob-proof.
@mojo
I think you just replied to a spambot :). Can a mod remove the post from happyboybaby please?
I have another question...
I'm interested in buying Uncharted Dual Pack, which is US version, but my PSN ID is Italian, I could just download the UC:2 DLC just by creating a US account and play the game with my ITA account, right?
One more thing, with PS+ some games include DLCs and a Season Pass (like ME3). If my subscription expires, will I lose access to the DLC? I mean the DLC is just data stored in the console, I could access it with a physical copy of a game.
For your first question yes you can Marco. PSN and PS3 in general are region free based. It should work out. I highly advise all people from different regions of EU to have a North America account on their PS3's because we generally get more content and it usually can still be played by you guys.
Your second question: If you buy the DLC at a reduced rate because you're a PS+ member its yours always even if you end your sub of PS+. If SONY gives the season pass/DLC for free its only usable as long as you're a PS+ member.
@TEA
Yeah, I know that the PS3 is region free, actually my PS3 is from Japan. I know how stuff works with PS+, when you buy things etc. I just wanted to make sure about DLC, because I want to buy some games that are included in the ICG, but I think I'll get the GOTY/Complete editions and call it a day. :P
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