Problem with my PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 07:25 PM

Hi all,
Hopefully someone on here can help me. Here's what the unit is doing. A few weeks ago I tried playing a new game(Lost Planet, if I remember right), Never could get it to go past this one screen where it showed a save thing. Never did get it to work. Yesterday I got my copy of Dark Sector. Same thing Got to the main screen where it says press start, nothing. It won't go any further. I play blurays, no problem. I play Rockband and Rock band 2 no problem. Anyone have any idea? Also tried doing the Playstation Home thing when it was available and that just sat there and would never run.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 07:28 PM

Sounds like the brain just isn't thinking things through. Have you got the latest update on it?

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

Sounds like the brain just isn't thinking things through. Have you got the latest update on it?

Sure do. That's what's driving me crazy. I can usually figure out things by process of elimination but this one has me stumped.

Rike255 · 12-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Total shot in the dark, how full is your hard drive?

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rike255

Total shot in the dark, how full is your hard drive?

When I checked recently after adding some wallpaper I had like 20g left. I could be off though. This may sound stupid but wouldn't it tell me if I didn't have room for something? Also I can still svae stuff like when I'm Playing RockBand 2.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 07:35 PM

Can't be an issue with the laser if you can't connect on-line either. Hey, here's an idea. Tell the unit (menu system) you don't want it to automatically connect with the internet for BD's or anything else then try again with the games and Blu-Rays. I know that if you have a slow modum and the unit is trying to connect, it'll hang forever. Just an idea. Or pull out the broadband wire from the unit.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

Can't be an issue with the laser if you can't connect on-line either. Hey, here's an idea. Tell the unit (menu system) you don't want it to automatically connect with the internet for BD's or anything else then try again with the games and Blu-Rays. I know that if you have a slow modum and the unit is trying to connect, it'll hang forever. Just an idea. Or pull out the broadband wire from the unit.

I can connect to my broadband no problem. I have it wireless. I have tried both ways, auto log in and manual. Still have the problem with those two games. Do you happen to have a number to PS3 Tech support? Maybe I can call them and see if they can help.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 07:54 PM

No but it should be in your user's manual.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

No but it should be in your user's manual.

I'll check that out and give em a call tomorrow. I appreciate the help.

TheTenth · 12-29-2008, 08:17 PM

try to cut your internet connexion, it may be trying to download a patch or something and can't do it so it freezes

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTenth

try to cut your internet connexion, it may be trying to download a patch or something and can't do it so it freezes

Okay, both of the games I spoke of said updates were found when I first put them in. I did the updates. Can't play the games because they get stuck at the start screen. What do you mean by cut the internet connection? Not sure I'm following you. Thanks.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 08:26 PM

Pull the broadband connection out. If it's wireless, shut it down. Wired, pull the plug out of the PS3.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 08:26 PM

Tell it not to do the updates. Pass it.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

Pull the broadband connection out. If it's wireless, shut it down. Wired, pull the plug out of the PS3.

Okay, but why would that change anything in reference to the 2 games I mentioned? I play rock band 2 all the time with no problems and I go online for that. I'm trying to understand what that will do.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

Tell it not to do the updates. Pass it.

I tried that too. When I put in Dark Sector yesterday I did that too. When the screen came up that said update available, I hit the Back button and bypassed it. It went to the start screen and when I hit the start button it wouldn't go into the game. The controller works fine so I know it's not that.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 08:31 PM

May depend on whether the downloads are problem free or where the PS3 has to go to access the info. Just try and NOT do the updates and see what it does. And on the Blu-Rays... tell it not to connect to BD Live and see if they play. May be server issues.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Maybe the updates did not take completely. It does sound like there are issues with connection though.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-29-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

May depend on whether the downloads are problem free or where the PS3 has to go to access the info. Just try and NOT do the updates and see what it does. And on the Blu-Rays... tell it not to connect to BD Live and see if they play. May be server issues.

Yeah I never have it connect to BD Live.

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 08:36 PM

Very weird. When you DO figure it out, I'm sure tons of people will want to know so be sure to post!

TheTenth · 12-29-2008, 08:40 PM

try to erase all your game data and backup your game progression on a USB if you have some, and start the game as if it was the first time, then refuse the update and see if it goes well, maybe the update was corrupted

12-29-2008, 07:25 PM	#1
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Problem with my PS3 Hi all, Hopefully someone on here can help me. Here's what the unit is doing. A few weeks ago I tried playing a new game(Lost Planet, if I remember right), Never could get it to go past this one screen where it showed a save thing. Never did get it to work. Yesterday I got my copy of Dark Sector. Same thing Got to the main screen where it says press start, nothing. It won't go any further. I play blurays, no problem. I play Rockband and Rock band 2 no problem. Anyone have any idea? Also tried doing the Playstation Home thing when it was available and that just sat there and would never run. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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12-29-2008, 07:28 PM	#2
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Sounds like the brain just isn't thinking things through. Have you got the latest update on it?

12-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Total shot in the dark, how full is your hard drive?

12-29-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Can't be an issue with the laser if you can't connect on-line either. Hey, here's an idea. Tell the unit (menu system) you don't want it to automatically connect with the internet for BD's or anything else then try again with the games and Blu-Rays. I know that if you have a slow modum and the unit is trying to connect, it'll hang forever. Just an idea. Or pull out the broadband wire from the unit.

12-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#8
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	No but it should be in your user's manual.

12-29-2008, 08:17 PM	#10
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	try to cut your internet connexion, it may be trying to download a patch or something and can't do it so it freezes

12-29-2008, 08:26 PM	#12
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Pull the broadband connection out. If it's wireless, shut it down. Wired, pull the plug out of the PS3.

12-29-2008, 08:31 PM	#16
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	May depend on whether the downloads are problem free or where the PS3 has to go to access the info. Just try and NOT do the updates and see what it does. And on the Blu-Rays... tell it not to connect to BD Live and see if they play. May be server issues.

12-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#17
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Maybe the updates did not take completely. It does sound like there are issues with connection though.

12-29-2008, 08:36 PM	#19
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Very weird. When you DO figure it out, I'm sure tons of people will want to know so be sure to post!

12-29-2008, 08:40 PM	#20
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	try to erase all your game data and backup your game progression on a USB if you have some, and start the game as if it was the first time, then refuse the update and see if it goes well, maybe the update was corrupted

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