How to Test and hook up a PS3 (Beginner) Step by Step Tutorial

[@Drag0nBrand]

As someone who grew up with his dad always playing the ps3, i never had to set it up myself. Now that im not living with him i was somewhat lost on how to start. Thanks so much!

[@CloverPawTheTherian]

Thanks so much for this awesome video. I was given this on a buy nothing group and knew nothing about how to set it up. My kids are playing Little Big Planet now!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Happy to help 😊

[@redsun5568]

Very helpful decided to build my old hunk of junk to go back to the good old memories thanks man 👍🔥

[@nonesad]

Thank You So Much for making this video! I inherited a PS3 and being a senior beginner, all your information was very helpful. Now I just need to borrow a game from my co worker to test it. I watched another video to learn how to switch the language from Japnaese to English. Ready to go!

[@l.gagnon3846]

Very good explanations for a beginner. Thank you very much!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@donaldhopkins1476]

Just got another ps3 for my collection. This video was very much appreciated, thank you.

[@darrencech8041]

Your video was super helpful and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@ebrimaceesay3236]

My PES 3 have worked thanks brother your video is awesome..👊

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome bro. Thanks for watching 👍

[@laredo_15_30]

I needed this i was to young to understand how to work this and its alot different from the ps4 in my opinion

[@EnsoWins]

I buyed a Ps3 with ps1 & 2 game compatibility and this video was helpfully

[@staceycassada9065]

Alright I'm able to connect to Wi-Fi on the PlayStation 3 but it says that IP address is successful but it's saying Internet connection failed have you ever run into that problem

[@ravenarine7688]

I still have my PS3 that's backwards compatible. 🙃 This video was awesome!

[@thecollegepicker]

They are pretty rare, glad you have one!

[@haythamrafiq9146]

PS3 is better ps4 and ps5

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

I wish I had backwards compatible one 😢

[@cretan982]

Super helpful. Just got one and had no idea how to test.

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 🤝

[@fromfuture9837]

Thanks bro explain all the things I am gonna subscribe u 😅 👍❤

[@daracus1202]

Very well made and informative video, many thanks.

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j.lietka9406]

A neighbor gave me a Sony PS3, think it's the slim version. Got a controller & test game. Hooked it all up, and looks like it works great! I used a monitor that is more for a PC, had speakers hooked up either, so not sure what sounds are playing. Is it worth it to delete the previous owners info on the HDD? Thank you and great detailed how-to video! Have you tried upgrading the RAM? I didn't try this, but can you use the USB ports on the system to connect ones cell phone to tether for Internet service?

[@notthatyouasked6656]

Very helpful video. Just a couple of things I think are worth mentioning. The 80GB CECHE01 starts out as backward compatible for PS2, but this model apparently does it through software emulation, which means that updating your software can remove the backwards compatibility. Be sure to test before buying this model. The other 2 models apparently use hardware to run PS2 games, so even if they are updated, they should still play PS2 games OK. Despite the backwards compatibility, not all PS2 games will play on PS3 for various reasons. You should also be able to play most PS1 games on any PS3 (and any PS2 for that matter.)

[@thecollegepicker]

Not that we asked but we definitely appreciate 🙏

[@itzeliie1240]

A

[@Arcturian1111]

If I'm playing a PS1 game on a PS3 console will the graphics be better?

[@PatSmashYT]

Why do so many people love spreading the myth of updating BC ps3s. The update myth is not true I have a CECHC02 PS3 and its on the newest firmware and it plays PS2 games

[@notthatyouasked6656]

@@PatSmashYT I know nothing about the CECHC02 as it appears to be an Australian model and I am in the USA. However, from what I have read online, you have a 60GB model, the equivalent of the US CECHA01. This US version has hardware that makes it PS2 compatible. Only the 80GB CECHE01 model (in the USA) has the possible backwards compatibility issue.

[@abau85]

very good explanation, you should be in Hollywood.

[@BrandonGarner-tl3js]

I have a PlayStation 3 that I got from a garage sale and I was wondering as to what the best wired and wireless controller is recommended that I should get for it!?

[@babiryejosephine4878]

I had my playstation 3 but it fails to connect to the tv but l put it on input HDMI

[@thecollegepicker]

It could have a bad HDMI port.

[@benzwa]

Thanks so much, very helpful

[@auntypizza]

Somebody was throwing out a game console and games so I grabbed them... and it seems to work, this PS3. Now I need controller instructions!

[@thecollegepicker]

Wow thats a good deal!

[@GreatDetecting]

Great show well done 👍🏻

[@irdi8683]

Hallo. Awesome video. Someone gave me for free a ps3 together with a game butbwhen I put the game inside it makes a noise like is it reading and thats it. The icon of the game it doesnt show .what should I do??

[@droniebalkans]

You have the ps2 games compatible ps3.. nice!!

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks 😊

[@tinashesimbini5800]

Great vid, jus great

[@thecollegepicker]

Thank you

[@paul-gn1wq]

@thecollegepicker Nice video, Thanks. Got a Ceche01 mg with the same software 4.80. Did you update the software, if you did to which one?

[@johns1385]

Awesome video!!!!

[@gauravkulshrestha4165]

Thanks it worked

[@gnome963]

Very good ty very much

[@DistantPeak]

I don’t have a ps3 controller but I know you can use a ps4 one but my ps3 puts up a screen saying a hdmi device was detected and then use the ps button to use the controller but it won’t pair do you know how to fix this?

[@johnkartner4863]

I enjoyed your video but my PS3 has the sliding top to load the game. My dogs chewed the cords and I moved it to a different room. I'm trying to figure out the placement of the cords because I had 3 cords coming out of the back. There's the power cord,HDMI out,and AV multi out. I originally had someone else hook everything up. Any help would be appreciated greatly. I've watched a couple video's and yours has been the most helpful. I mainly use it to watch video's

[@vSIG_]

If it's the 3 cables it the AV multi out. This is interchangeable with the hdmi cord as both are used for audio and display. The difference being av is max 480p and hdmi is 1080p. It will have a noticeable affect on picture quality. You don't need both plugged in, it's one or the other. Power is self explanatory.

[@MattFromWiiSportsAndWiiParty]

Its 2023 and i think this video is still helpful lol

[@squizzybiz9593]

Great info bro. I have 3 of these and haven't ever really played one, so THANKS!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome ☺️ happy to help.

[@shyrochanning5851]

Oh shi... You too. I've got exactly 3. My original PS3 . And then 2 more PS3's, and I saw for a bargain in the countryside. I have played my original, a fair bit. But there's so much life in all 3 of them yet. And I'm still considering buy x1 other because 3 instead of 4?

[@thelastofus1536]

It’s works thanks 🙏

[@gholamrezagg1132]

Hello, sorry, I need help right now. When I run a game from Moloti, and then I have to click on 💿 to enter that game, it is deleted and is not there for me, and now how do I do it without resetting the ps3 so that all Should I remove the sign?

[@mohammadalam5867]

hi how are you , i am having problem to connect my PS3 slim with my Samsung plasma tv , i connected with AV cable but got black and white screen and hazy picture , i tried with HDMI cable but not display on tv and tried with component RGB cable BUT display

[@gailleach3105]

Ok first video I've seen am clueless on this, I was given this switches green then back to red ? 🙈🤷‍♀️

[@sarah.93.31]

Thanks for this video. I’m having trouble with keeping my controller connected. Once I plug out out from the USB wire, the controller looses its connection to the console. I thought this was a Bluetooth controller that has wireless connection?

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

It may be the battery in control check it’s fully charged

[@ericvidales2463]

I have a lot of ps3 hard copies and I still have my ps3 might hook it up rn

[@sachinkavishka3475]

Good Job Bro💯❤

[@thecollegepicker]

Thx bro

[@champcooper1749]

Lol is 2024 April 17 and I still think this video is helpful

[@danthonythomas3446]

Honestly I always liked the original ps3 design

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

I loved the original PS3 piano black 👍👍

[@lasmunecasdelapanterita]

Everything seems to work except where we put in the the game nothing happens tried 3 different ones even the ps2 game and a blu-ray nothin shows last time this was used was in 2014 that's 8 yrs ago I did all the updates what could the problem be?

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

It maybe be set to composite

[@5amanyday726]

what do i do if it making weird noise when I insert the disc, it running well but I'm worried. makes in when its incerted , reading and ejected . it also hard hard reading a few disc when I tried them out , but not its reading all of them

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

You need to clean the laser in drive

[@paul-gn1wq]

@Gaming Enthusiast Would you know if it's normal for the fan to go faster and slow down throught use? (Got a Ceche01 mg) I was told it's normal for the fans to be loud on these units, is this true?

[@johnanderson7988]

Can you post a video of how the controller works? I have a PS3, never gamed, and know zilch. Finding info is impossible it seems. Even the game I tried (assasins creed) said use the "pause" button to see an instruction manual which I couldn't figure out. Just getting started is tough.

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Great question

[@GraceMongi-k7e]

I have a problem I restored default setting and brought some explanations how can I solve this 😢😢

[@GideonOwusu-ql3jf]

Please help me with my ps3 when I turn it on it first turn green then turn to red and it doesn’t work

[@Evan-t9h]

Same

[@lacyperry4631]

My PS3 has had a similar problem most of its life, you turn it on, the power light flashes, it beeps, then nothing. I learned that ejecting or inserting discs is the easiest way to override this and turn it on.

[@AlixnTrue]

Is literally 2023 and it still works

[@thecollegepicker]

Heck yes! It's timeless

[@Sebassmisses2017]

I have my PS3 plugged in and turned on, but there is no red light on the side. How do I fix this?

[@alonzowilliams5934]

where can i get a controller and the cables I have the power cord

[@dontaeragins9659]

Thanks for helping ME

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome.

[@ziblimmuhumin5145]

How can I program my PS3

[@avezan82]

Thank you for this tutorial. The only games that I used to play on my TV was 8bit games like Mario 30 years ago. And I've always wonder how these "modern games" are set up. It's not much of a difference to my relief. I've always been intimidated by it.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed

[@shyrochanning5851]

It's been so long. So thanks for this. I'm making a return to gaming as a whole now I've gathered enough consoles for now & games too. Singularity - PS3. Heavenly Sword - PS3. Heavy Rain - PS3MVE. Dead Space: Extraction - PS3MV. Killzone 1-3 - PS3 Resistance 1-3 - PS3. Infamous 1-2 - PS3. Star Hawk - PS3. Lair - PS3. Midnight Club: L.A. Remix - PS3. LittleBigPlanet - PS3. Crash Bandicoot: Trilogy - PS3. Sly Racoon: Trology - PS3. Ratchet & Clank: Trilogy - PS3. BattleField Bad Company 1-2 - PS3. BattleField 3 - PS3. *Suggested: Jak & Daxter HD Collection - PS3. All games that I want to get into so far. Unless you guys have any suggestions?

[@blainestheaterproductions4494]

Jak and Daxter HD collection is awesome

[@shyrochanning5851]

@@blainestheaterproductions4494 Thanks, i'll add that too! 😁

[@omegapointil5741]

Power cord and ps3 has 2 plug holes ea. NOT 3 LIKE THE VIDEO. ALSO CAN I SUB THE RCA PLUGS FOR AN HDMI AT BOTH ENDS?

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work ✨🎆🎇

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks

[@RetrocollectorsYt]

Thx som much I legit didn’t see the switch lol

[@appllwithmemes]

So what does it mean if my screen is black after connecting the hdmi and everything?

[@Genlogsgaming15]

Bro is replaying my childhood

[@anddi7397]

What if it didn’t come with an HDMI cable but an av cable instead

[@thecollegepicker]

You can plug those in and then change the input to av cable on the tv. Good question 👍

[@leonardo7137]

Mine said something was deleted I think I have a second one it works but do you know what happend?

[@nickiehansen2181]

I need help It's my p s three I try pushing in the games It says delete Information I can't play

[@thekommisarfirstsecretary]

You jumped past the three plugs in back and where they go

[@jacobyjecoby1104]

Hey my ps3 just sounds pop after i turn it on, after some hours smoke coming out from my ps3 is it bad? Some people saying the dust inside ps3 is burning What ur Opinion

[@thecollegepicker]

Does it still work or is it broken now?

[@jacobyjecoby1104]

@@thecollegepicker yes i was playing some games before smoke come out

[@jacobyjecoby1104]

@@thecollegepicker and i was too afraid to turn it on :3

[@majaabecker4]

What if it’s not the power button that’s blinking but the battery symbol?

[@bentring333]

Why do younger people not pronounce Ts anymore? Anyway, love you videos and looking forward oo he nex one

[@shawnsinclair8848]

Hello! My name is Shawn. And I've just recently watched the video on KZbin about how to hook up the PS3 to my TV. And I am still having trouble with the HDMI thing...bcuz it is saying that there is no single....what else do I need to do??

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi either your HDMI cord is bad or you HDMI port on your PS3 might be damaged. Do you know that it was working before?

[@shawnsinclair8848]

Yes. When I was at my mother's house, it was working. But now, when I tried to hook it up to my cousin's TV. It's saying there's no signal??

[@cyr3tt539]

Same problem

[@skxlper]

I got a PS3 for 50€ + 3 Games and everything works

[@thecollegepicker]

Good deal!

[@klassbforomar2990]

I have the same as you do but only two cable plugs

[@jamiew1664]

Hey buddy, need your help.. My mate just gave me his old PS3 as he does not use it any more, and im dying to play it. Hes given me 10 games with it also, however, when ive hooked it all up through HDMI the TV is recognising the PS3 and the playstation sign comes up on the TV, and all the options, but theres no option anywhere on the screen to actually start the game! HELP! the only thing i can think that it could is that when i turned it on it did tell me that i shut it down incorrectly the last time and something might need to be re-configured or something which could take a few hours. could it be this? could you give me some advice? Many thanks.

[@jamiew1664]

that screen at 7:12 sec is as far as i can go, all the disc games i put in , nothing happens

[@thecollegepicker]

Can you put in a DVD or a CD and see if it reads? Could be a bad laser.

[@firstnamelastname4106]

PlayStation 3 has only 2 ports on the front?

[@menorahocansey3880]

U are the best

[@LethuKunene-fd9fe]

Mine is saying it cannot start the appropriate system storage was not found😭

[@jeanfleming4234]

How can you tell if you have a bad controller 4 red lights blink but nothing else happens

[@lacyperry4631]

Push the ps button in the middle of the controller to sync it

[@Evan-t9h]

How come my red light if flashing turns green yellow then flashes red

[@rabihrbarudi]

Does this work on red ps3?

[@HasanAli-kc5xg]

Could i just play a game to test for overheating or power supply issues instead of playing a blu ray?

[@thecollegepicker]

Yeah for sure 😊

[@HasanAli-kc5xg]

@@thecollegepicker thanks for the quick reply dude 👍

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Caught me at a good time, I do blue rays so I can work on something else and not waste time playing video games.

[@HasanAli-kc5xg]

@@thecollegepicker clever

[@magaranwilfred6565]

My PlayStation is coming on but not giving me a visual on the tv

[@wxm7]

How to play ps3 games I downloaded without disc?

[@Spyfan47]

got a ps2 last year gonna get a ps3 this year.

[@TheAdhdGaming]

what do i do if the controller wont connect?

[@ailamarie5581]

Mine keeps blinking what seems to be the problem? 😩

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Is it yellow and beeping. Then the chip has overheated

[@kadeemguzman593]

Wat if it light does not come on

[@WingManWalker]

Is it plugged in? LOL😂😂😃

[@Rip_Pablo]

My controller doesn't blink who can help

[@hassanov9160]

Like if u are here for planning to buy PS3 😂🎉

[@toxicgoat341]

I set it up but my screen has a greyish color there are no other colors

[@cubergs5231]

Is it smart tv or not?

[@LordOfShadow1999]

What to do if my ps3 starts at green and yellow then blinking red?

[@krussterer8922]

My Ps3 is blinking red what does it mean?

[@PetrosM]

Needs repair...maybe to replace thermal paste

[@WingManWalker]

It died from COVID 19 LOL😅😀

[@bfb_x393]

Bro 2021 Jan 8

[@thecollegepicker]

🤝

[@richardburton7980]

Backwards compatible can’t it play ps1 and savd

[@thecollegepicker]

Yes

[@filipkarolczyk1045]

Thx.

[@LisaDavies-oc7si]

My playstation 3 won't come back on the colour stays green

[@NoahTaligas]

Mine stopped turning on for some reason. Can anyone help?

[@VIGILANTE_Eraser45semi]

So us poor SOB's who don't have internet (only cell phone), can we set up without internet? Like play and play?

[@BinAshiraf]

I thought the controller was wireless? I don't anything about PS and I'm planning on getting ps3

[@thecollegepicker]

They are but you initially sync it with wire and charge it with wire.

[@BinAshiraf]

@@thecollegepicker thanks alot. I'm planning on getting ps3 slim. Gonna be my first console ever.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome sir.

[@duncan3998]

More complex than i thought

[@addidas-iq1sx]

hi, my playstation 3 does not turn on even when it is plugged into the wall   Feedback Also searched for

[@thecollegepicker]

Make sure you try a different outlet and a different cord

[@robertmerrick2389]

Good.