On The Playstation 3

PlayStation Network Overview – It’s Not Just For Games

The PSN, or PlayStation Network, is Sony’s method of giving online access to the PlayStation 3. The service competes directly with Microsoft’s Xbox Live, and as such, the two are frequently compared. The cost of the PlayStation Network is included with the purchase price of the console, and users won’t be required to pay any additional money in order to use the service.

Gaming Over the PlayStation Network

Playing multiplayer games online is done through the PlayStation Network. This process is automatic; so long as you’ve registered with the PlayStation Network, which you’ll be prompted to do the first time you power on your PlayStation 3 and connect it to the Internet, you won’t have to sign into PSN when you want to play a game online. Instead, simply play the game itself and use the menus to navigate to online play.

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Using the PlayStation Network Store for Purchasing Games

One of the most useful features of the PlayStation Network is the PlayStation Store, where you can browse, preview, and purchase games for your PlayStation 3 console. To access the PlayStation Store, simply turn on your PlayStation 3 and scroll over the to the PlayStation Network icon. From here, scroll down to PlayStation Store and press the X button.

From here, you’ll be able browse through a selection of new releases, game demos, add-ons, and other media to enhance your PlayStation experience. On the right of your screen, you’ll see a listing of the most popular PlayStation Store downloads. A menu on the left gives a listing of your options, including New Releases, Games, View All by Title, Demos, Add-Ons, Media, Themes & Avatars, and more. The Demos section offers an extensive listing of playable demos for current PS3 games, as well as upcoming games for the console. The Games section offers full games, ranging from high definition PlayStation 3 exclusives such as WipeOut HD to PlayStation One classics like Final Fantasy VII. Higher budget modern games usually cost between $20 and $30. Older PlayStation One games cost around $10, and sometimes even less. Demos are free.

Using the PlayStation Network Store for Viewing Movies and TV Shows

Using the PSN to rent, purchase, and view movies and TV shows is nearly identical to purchasing and playing games. You’ll access the PlayStation Store in the same way. Look for a tab at the top of the screen labeled Video and select it. From here, you can rent or buy standard definition and high definition movies and stream them directly to your PS3 for storage. Rental movies are available for 24 hours, while purchased movie remain on your hard drive indefinitely. Prices range from $2.99 for an older standard definition movie to $6.50 for a new release in high definition, while movie purchases cost between $9.99 and $14.99.

TV episodes are also available for purchase. For example, you can purchase new episodes of ABC’s Lost immediately after they air at a cost of $1.99 for standard definition or $2.99 for high definition. These episodes are yours to keep on your hard drive.

The PlayStation Network offers a fantastic means of getting your PS3 online and experiencing the best content the system has to offer. With game demos, full games, and high definition movies, the PSN represent a complete entertainment package.

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