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vaio on 22 July 2008

How to Tips for PS3 Dummies: Use PC peripherals

July 22nd, 2008

 


Ok we are not calling anyone thick and stupid here, we are simply trying to help those who are new to the PS3 or simply to those who are not in the know.

Did you know that you can use normal PC peripherals on your PS3 gaming console, for example say you like browsing the internet via your Playstation 3 but hate using the PS3 control pad, well here are some solutions.

The onscreen keyboard via the PS3 is a nightmare for doing emails and typing out messages etc, but did you know the PS3 actually can take standard PC keyboards and mice.

They work wonders with the PS3’s browser, they even work on some games like Unreal Tournament 3. The PS3 will allow you to pair up Bluetooth keyboards and mice.

If say you have wired peripherals all you need to do is simply plus into the USB ports on the Playstation 3 console or USB Hub that is connected to your PS3. If you are indeed using Bluetooth keyboards or mice then you need to go into the settings, just go to the Settings column, then click “Accessory Settings” then click “Manage Bluetooth Devices” the follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have any useful tips for newbies please let us know.

http://www.ps3daily.co.uk/20080722/how-to-tips-for-ps3-dummies-use-pc-peripherals/



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Is marijuana the best medicine?

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kingofwale on 22 July 2008

you are somehow under the impression that PS3 owners here don't already know this??

PS3 owners, Hands up if you know this already.


It's like me starting a thread telling 360 fans that xbox live god membership isn't free. Geez.



Soriku (Feb 10/08): In 5 years the PS3/360 will be dead.

KH3 bet: "If KH3 comes to Wii exclusive, I will take a 1 month of sig/avatar by otheres open a thread apologize and praise you guys' brilliance." http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?start=50&id=18379
Original cast: Badonkadonkhr, sc94597 allaboutthegames885, kingofwale, Soriku, ctk495, skeezer, RDBRaptor, Mirson,

Episode 1: OOPSY!
selnor: Too Human I even expect 3-4 mill entire life and 500,000 first day. GoW2 ( expect 7 - 9 million entire life and over 2 mill first day), Fable 2 (expect 5-6 million entire life and 1.5 mill fist day) BK3 (expect 4 - 5 mill sales entire life and 1 mill first day).. Tales/IU/TLR should get to 2 or 3 million! post id: 868878
Episode 2:
Letsdance: FFXIII (PS3+360) first week in NA = 286K
According to pre-order rate in week 13 (post id: 2902544)
skeezer on 22 July 2008

Me, me I knew this.



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vaio on 22 July 2008
kingofwale said:
you are somehow under the impression that PS3 owners here don't already know this??

PS3 owners, Hands up if you know this already.


It's like me starting a thread telling 360 fans that xbox live god membership isn't free. Geez.

Sorry, didn´t intend to insult anyone. I found it interesting since I don´t have a PS3 yet.

Ignore the thread if it bothers you.

 



Vaio - "Bury me at Milanello"      R.I.P AC Milan

In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird.
Now the world is weird  and people take Prozac  to make it normal.

If laughing is the best medicine and marijuana makes you laugh

Is marijuana the best medicine?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

“If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible.

kingofwale on 22 July 2008
vaio said:
kingofwale said:
you are somehow under the impression that PS3 owners here don't already know this??

PS3 owners, Hands up if you know this already.


It's like me starting a thread telling 360 fans that xbox live god membership isn't free. Geez.

Sorry, didn´t intend to insult anyone. I found it interesting since I don´t have a PS3 yet.

Ignore the thread if it bothers you.

 

 

well, the title bugs me. especially the "PS3 Dummies" part.

the content bugs me more, assuming people here don't even know how to pull their pants up.

Just an useless topic, PS3 owners here aren't stupid,



Soriku (Feb 10/08): In 5 years the PS3/360 will be dead.

KH3 bet: "If KH3 comes to Wii exclusive, I will take a 1 month of sig/avatar by otheres open a thread apologize and praise you guys' brilliance." http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?start=50&id=18379
Original cast: Badonkadonkhr, sc94597 allaboutthegames885, kingofwale, Soriku, ctk495, skeezer, RDBRaptor, Mirson,

Episode 1: OOPSY!
selnor: Too Human I even expect 3-4 mill entire life and 500,000 first day. GoW2 ( expect 7 - 9 million entire life and over 2 mill first day), Fable 2 (expect 5-6 million entire life and 1.5 mill fist day) BK3 (expect 4 - 5 mill sales entire life and 1 mill first day).. Tales/IU/TLR should get to 2 or 3 million! post id: 868878
Episode 2:
Letsdance: FFXIII (PS3+360) first week in NA = 286K
According to pre-order rate in week 13 (post id: 2902544)
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vaio on 22 July 2008
kingofwale said:
vaio said:
kingofwale said:
you are somehow under the impression that PS3 owners here don't already know this??

PS3 owners, Hands up if you know this already.


It's like me starting a thread telling 360 fans that xbox live god membership isn't free. Geez.

Sorry, didn´t intend to insult anyone. I found it interesting since I don´t have a PS3 yet.

Ignore the thread if it bothers you.

 

 

well, the title bugs me. especially the "PS3 Dummies" part.

the content bugs me more, assuming people here don't even know how to pull their pants up.

Just an useless topic, PS3 owners here aren't stupid,

 

 I ddn´t make any of it it comes from a PS fansite and I just posted it as is because I found it interesting. I didn´t know it, I suspected that one could do this but I didn´t know it.

If it bothers you that much ask a mod to lock it then, I don´t mind I just post things I read and find interesting/informative and/or funny.



Vaio - "Bury me at Milanello"      R.I.P AC Milan

In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird.
Now the world is weird  and people take Prozac  to make it normal.

If laughing is the best medicine and marijuana makes you laugh

Is marijuana the best medicine?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

“If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible.

Dystopian Delight on 22 July 2008

Yeah honestly this is a basic guide which would help no one, but the novelty of it is what makes it an ok post. Cmon this is just a message board after all.



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colonelstubbs on 22 July 2008

I never knew that about the PC peripherals, and ive had my PS3 a year!



I hope my 360 doesn't RRoD
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mr.elite on 22 July 2008

the ps3 has usb ports?!?!?!?



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vaio on 22 July 2008
colonelstubbs said:
I never knew that about the PC peripherals, and ive had my PS3 a year!

 

 Well there you go, this thread just filled it´s purpose.



Vaio - "Bury me at Milanello"      R.I.P AC Milan

In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird.
Now the world is weird  and people take Prozac  to make it normal.

If laughing is the best medicine and marijuana makes you laugh

Is marijuana the best medicine?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

“If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible.