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Tripledigitride · 03-21-2008, 03:34 PM

I just got a 40GB PS3, and I need to know how to install the downloads. Do I have to hook it up to my computer? if so, how often, and do I use a USB cable or another type?

Please excuse me, I am really ignorant when it comes to these game things.

Thanks.

gcpd19 · 03-21-2008, 03:41 PM

If I remember correctly you have two options. First, if you have a wireless system in your house, you can set up the PS3 to do downloads that way. Second, you can hardline it with a CAT5 cable.

Here is the link to sony.com and internet connection:

PlayStation.com

Tripledigitride · 03-21-2008, 04:04 PM

I see that is came with an update disk, but I guess that's just to use the very first time?

I went to the update page at playstation.com, and was able to download the update to my computer. if I understand it right, I can copy it to a disk and put that in the PS3, I think.

**KCXPSS** · 03-21-2008, 05:10 PM

Just connect it to your network via wireless or wired in the network setting menu and go to the top and hit system update and everything will be done automatically....

BMC6765 · 03-21-2008, 05:49 PM

Just connect it to your network via wireless or wired in the network setting menu and go to the top and hit system update and everything will be done automatically....[/quote]

+1 Thats is the best way!!

Tripledigitride · 03-21-2008, 09:41 PM

I don't have a wireless set-up, so it would have to be wired.

How exactly do I do it? Can I just use a USB from my computer to the PS3?

The PS3 is in the livingroom, and the computer is in my bedroom. It's sad, but I really need step by step directions, and I haven't been able to find any.

SteccOU · 03-21-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripledigitride

I don't have a wireless set-up, so it would have to be wired.

How exactly do I do it? Can I just use a USB from my computer to the PS3?

The PS3 is in the livingroom, and the computer is in my bedroom. It's sad, but I really need step by step directions, and I haven't been able to find any.

Try going here: PlayStation.com

Tripledigitride · 03-21-2008, 09:57 PM

I already tried that, but I still don't understand it. I'm serious, I know nothing about this Playstation stuff.

I was messing with the PS3, and it seemed to pick up a wireless signal from one of my neighbors, but it was asking for some kind of password or something. Either way, it wouldn;t connect to their signal.

scurtis_34471 · 03-21-2008, 10:27 PM

The PS3 is basically a computer. It gets its updates over the internet, which means it needs a network connection. That means you need to either connect to a wireless network or connect it to a hard-wired network with an ethernet cable.

Tripledigitride · 03-21-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scurtis_34471

The PS3 is basically a computer. It gets its updates over the internet, which means it needs a network connection. That means you need to either connect to a wireless network or connect it to a hard-wired network with an ethernet cable.

Ok, I can do that. I can dissconnect it from the back of my computer, then plug it into the PS3. When doing this, will I need to have some kind of monitor or TV hooked to the PS3? This sounds like it's going to be a pain.

03-21-2008, 03:34 PM	#1
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	PS3 Update Question I just got a 40GB PS3, and I need to know how to install the downloads. Do I have to hook it up to my computer? if so, how often, and do I use a USB cable or another type? Please excuse me, I am really ignorant when it comes to these game things. Thanks.

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Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	I already tried that, but I still don't understand it. I'm serious, I know nothing about this Playstation stuff. I was messing with the PS3, and it seemed to pick up a wireless signal from one of my neighbors, but it was asking for some kind of password or something. Either way, it wouldn;t connect to their signal. Last edited by Tripledigitride : 03-21-2008 at 09:59 PM.

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03-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
gcpd19 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Central Illinois Posts: 7	If I remember correctly you have two options. First, if you have a wireless system in your house, you can set up the PS3 to do downloads that way. Second, you can hardline it with a CAT5 cable. Here is the link to sony.com and internet connection: PlayStation.com

03-21-2008, 04:04 PM	#3
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	I see that is came with an update disk, but I guess that's just to use the very first time? I went to the update page at playstation.com, and was able to download the update to my computer. if I understand it right, I can copy it to a disk and put that in the PS3, I think.

03-21-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
BMC6765 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 174	Just connect it to your network via wireless or wired in the network setting menu and go to the top and hit system update and everything will be done automatically....[/quote] +1 Thats is the best way!!

03-21-2008, 09:41 PM	#6
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	I don't have a wireless set-up, so it would have to be wired. How exactly do I do it? Can I just use a USB from my computer to the PS3? The PS3 is in the livingroom, and the computer is in my bedroom. It's sad, but I really need step by step directions, and I haven't been able to find any.

03-21-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
scurtis_34471 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 239	The PS3 is basically a computer. It gets its updates over the internet, which means it needs a network connection. That means you need to either connect to a wireless network or connect it to a hard-wired network with an ethernet cable.