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ArieS · 06-09-2008, 08:11 PM

3 more days before I can buy my PS3

I have 2 questions though.

- I have bought Resident Evil 4 to play while waiting for the fifth. Do I need to buy a PS2 memory card or can I save games on the PS3 hdd?

- I have Direct TV in the living room (where the PS3 will be) and cable internet only in my bedroom. How can I get my PS3 connected to the net?
Do I need to get a second modem?

Thanks.

Mouse · 06-09-2008, 08:14 PM

1) No you do not need a PS2 memory card. There is a Memory Card emulator built into the PS3 so the game will think it is saving to a card but it is actually saving to the hard drive.

2) I suggest getting a wireless router and just connecting the PS3 wirelessly.

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ArieS

3 more days before I can buy my PS3

I have 2 questions though.

- I have bought Resident Evil 4 to play while waiting for the fifth. Do I need to buy a PS2 memory card or can I save games on the PS3 hdd?

- I have Direct TV in the living room (where the PS3 will be) and cable internet only in my bedroom. How can I get my PS3 connected to the net?
Do I need to get a second modem?

Thanks.

wireless is easier, but you can buy a second modem for a wired connection.

chnandler_bong · 06-09-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

1) No you do not need a PS2 memory card. There is a Memory Card emulator built into the PS3 so the game will think it is saving to a card but it is actually saving to the hard drive.

2) I suggest getting a wireless router and just connecting the PS3 wirelessly.

Addendum to #1 (which probably doesn't apply to OP): If you buy the USB/memory card adapter, you can take an existing PS2 memory card with all your saves on it and then make a copy of it and continue to play your PS2 games on your PS3 from where you left off. UNLESS your PS3 is not PS2BC. I wonder if the PS2 memory card emulator works in the non-BC PS3s. If so, I wonder if that is a sign for things to come...

chnandler_bong · 06-09-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

wireless is easier, but you can buy a second modem for a wired connection.

Wouldn't a second modem require a second ISP account across separate wiring? Can you have (for example) two DSL modems in different parts of the house splitting your overall bandwidth?

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckuykendall

Wouldn't a second modem require a second ISP account across separate wiring? Can you have (for example) two DSL modems in different parts of the house splitting your overall bandwidth?

dont have dsl. i have cable. i have internet in my room with my ps3 but i also have a second modem hooked up in the living room and it works fine out there with my PC still hooked up in my room.(same ISP and IP address) Cant say for DSL. anyone?

blu-dave · 06-09-2008, 08:30 PM

If your getting the 40gb you won't be able to play res 4!

MacDaddyOJack · 06-09-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArieS

- I have bought Resident Evil 4 to play while waiting for the fifth. Do I need to buy a PS2 memory card or can I save games on the PS3 hdd?

- I have Direct TV in the living room (where the PS3 will be) and cable internet only in my bedroom. How can I get my PS3 connected to the net?
Do I need to get a second modem?

The 40GB PS3 will not play PS2 games. You have to get the 80GB version or an older 60GB model to play PS2 games.

Secondly, get a wireless router, the PS3 has a built in wireless network card.

Pelican170 · 06-09-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

wireless is easier, but you can buy a second modem for a wired connection.

I think a wireless setup is more complicated to get working than a wired connection...

dk3dknight · 06-09-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckuykendall

Wouldn't a second modem require a second ISP account across separate wiring? Can you have (for example) two DSL modems in different parts of the house splitting your overall bandwidth?

No

You would just buy a router, plug the dsl to the router plug both internet devices to the router, if you choose a wired solution make sure you have enough cable to cover both devices...

The way I have it, the router has my isp user and pass in it, the silver cord is run to the router, and a black Ethernet to the ps3, yellow to a computer or a visiting laptop.

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I think a wireless setup is more complicated to get working than a wired connection...

indeed it is. wired is just plug N play. but wireless you're not restricted to a cable jack. you can put your PS3 anywhere(wired to the TV mind you).

ArieS · 06-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Thanks all for the replies.
I'm getting the 80gb MGS4 bundle.

Also is this one any good?
http://shop4.frys.com/product/477424...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
So I could get it today, obviously I want to spend as little as possible on it.

And Pelican170, why is it harder to set up a wireless connection?
I've never done that before but do I have to open port for my firewall or things like that?

Pelican170 · 06-09-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ArieS

Thanks all for the replies.
I'm getting the 80gb MGS4 bundle.

Also is this one any good?
http://shop4.frys.com/product/477424...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
So I could get it today, obviously I want to spend as little as possible on it.

And Pelican170, why is it harder to set up a wireless connection?
I've never done that before but do I have to open port for my firewall or things like that?

Well, ive tried this a few times on a few different ps3 of mine and friends and ive never been able to get it to work, but with a wired connection, you just basically plug it in and the auto set up thing does most of the work for you. For DSL though id assume you will have to put in your login and password?

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArieS

Thanks all for the replies.
I'm getting the 80gb MGS4 bundle.

Also is this one any good?
http://shop4.frys.com/product/477424...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
So I could get it today, obviously I want to spend as little as possible on it.

And Pelican170, why is it harder to set up a wireless connection?
I've never done that before but do I have to open port for my firewall or things like that?

also beware, some wireless router brands(like belkin) will lose signal when using a cordless phone with GHz of 2.4 or lower. 5.6 GHz works fine though.

Pelican170 · 06-09-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

also beware, some wireless router brands(like belkin) will lose signal when using a cordless phone with GHz of 2.4 or lower. 5.6 GHz works fine though.

wow, thats interesting. Never knew that..

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

wow, thats interesting. Never knew that..

yea. found out the hard way. everytime my girl got on the phone it would kick me out of COD4 and i was like WTF!

ArieS · 06-09-2008, 08:46 PM

I have CABLE internet.
So is the one I posted any good?

CYMBOL · 06-09-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Well, ive tried this a few times on a few different ps3 of mine and friends and ive never been able to get it to work, but with a wired connection, you just basically plug it in and the auto set up thing does most of the work for you. For DSL though id assume you will have to put in your login and password?

Going wired seemed like more of a hassle to me. My desktop computer and my PS3 were in different rooms and I didn't want to run cables all over the house.

Wireless was much easier.

I tried a Belkin first, and it had all sorts of issues, tried a Linksys next - no problems and works like a champ. (Although, I have read others who had issues with Linksys - so, who knows.)

@OP, once I got my router hooked up, took me a few minutes to get my PS3 connected. Been working great ever since. (Plus, being wireless, I am able to stream my music, videos, and photos from my computer to my PS3).

CYMBOL · 06-09-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

also beware, some wireless router brands(like belkin) will lose signal when using a cordless phone with GHz of 2.4 or lower. 5.6 GHz works fine though.

Yeah, some do. I had one in the kitchen that kicked me off everytime (my other three didn't.) Everytime the phone rang, my Warhawk game crashed. I got rid of that phone quick. It worked fine after that with my of 2.4 GHz phones.

Now, I have only cellphones - so, no more problems.

dereksworl · 06-09-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CYMBOL

Yeah, some do. I had one in the kitchen that kicked me off everytime (my other three didn't.) Everytime the phone rang, my Warhawk game crashed. I got rid of that phone quick.

Now, I have only cellphones - so, no more problems.

yup, i had to upgrade to all 6.0GHz house phones. off topic, but boy are the sound on those phones clear.

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06-09-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Two questions 3 more days before I can buy my PS3 I have 2 questions though. - I have bought Resident Evil 4 to play while waiting for the fifth. Do I need to buy a PS2 memory card or can I save games on the PS3 hdd? - I have Direct TV in the living room (where the PS3 will be) and cable internet only in my bedroom. How can I get my PS3 connected to the net? Do I need to get a second modem? Thanks.

06-09-2008, 08:14 PM	#2
Mouse Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas, USA Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:1	1) No you do not need a PS2 memory card. There is a Memory Card emulator built into the PS3 so the game will think it is saving to a card but it is actually saving to the hard drive. 2) I suggest getting a wireless router and just connecting the PS3 wirelessly.

06-09-2008, 08:30 PM	#7
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	If your getting the 40gb you won't be able to play res 4!

06-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#12
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Thanks all for the replies. I'm getting the 80gb MGS4 bundle. Also is this one any good? http://shop4.frys.com/product/477424...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG So I could get it today, obviously I want to spend as little as possible on it. And Pelican170, why is it harder to set up a wireless connection? I've never done that before but do I have to open port for my firewall or things like that?

06-09-2008, 08:46 PM	#17
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	I have CABLE internet. So is the one I posted any good?

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