If you do a comparison of a game on the psn and live and they are the same size. The one downloads and is installing at the same time. PS3 downloads then installs when its finished. Both start with the compressed file for transport but by the time it gets to your system it is ready for use because it has been uncompressed and installed. Ps3 just takes an extra step where the is doing that extra step as its downloading. Oh, my bad. Either way, thanks for the info! And I apologize for the late response, my internet was turned off yesterday and I just got it back.
Im pretty sure if you go to Users, Turn off system. Then there is a option to turn off the PS3 after downloads are complete, it will then install the games for you, then turn off. Yep, if you have a huge download queue and use the "off button", it will ask if you want to download and then do it automatically. I use that feature all the time, just makes sense. I was glad when they added that.
PS Plus is so worth the money. The amount of free and discounted content you get alone is worth it, but when you factor in cloud saves and features like you just mentioned, it becomes even more valuable.
I woke up this morning and didn't even need to download the firmware update! I whole heartedly agree.. I have hundreds of dollars worth of free content on my hard drive because I've been a plus sub.
From the free simpsons arcade, all back to the future episodes, tomb raider underworld, free minis, uncharted 3 beta, starhawk beta, dc universe beta, numerous exclusive demo's, avatars, premium and dynamic theme's, free dlc etc etc etc Oh yea forgot to mention the auto updates, cloud saving, and automatic trophy syncing :.
Also you can play music anytime and on any game. Something I am jealous of when I play the I would say the Music thing is the only thing I'm truly jealous of. Other features like Cross-Game Chat are really cool but for me personally, I'm not a talker so probably wouldn't even use it.
The ps3 has the ability for custom soundtracks during games but sony doesn't require that developers implement it so it is an afterthought for most games on the ps Sony literally had no idea what people would want this generation when they made the OS for the PS3.
I think Ihateyou forgets that there is a thing called software patents that Microsoft employs to limit competition. This is the reason things like in game music, cross game chat etc are not implemented. MS patented them. Im glad this was submitted here so people could find out how to do this. I dont remember when I figured it out maybe like a year ago or less.
This is a very handy method. Also not only does it download and install the games, it goes faster too. Just don't install a game or demo while you have other downloads going in the background Who didn't know this? The problem is you have to sit there and let it work, instead of playing a game. If you have a host of things in the queue, it can take a while. I just goplay my game and then tell the system to shut off after downloads are completed with the power off option in the XMB.
Never used the Cart so thank you for the info on automatic installation. Though I wish Sony would fix the issue by making the process more transparent like Also, do I really need to run the whole PS3 to charge my controller?
Sony needs to add a low power mode for downloading queues and charging controllers like MS. Everyone knows this and there is one very big thing this article got incorrect. Not all the downloads automatically install lol Fail article. Why can't you download a full game off of the bluray disk to your hard drive so you don't have to hear the laser read the disk?
For example MW3, it would be nice to have your ps3 run whisper quiet like the xbox slim when you install the full game. And yes I have a slim ps3 gb. Yeah, the Add to cart option really makes it alot easier to shop for things. Im surprised many people don't know about this considering it's like right under the buy button. And listen to music unlimited while the ps3's on a 3hr timer. I knew you could do the batch downloads but for some reason my ps3 doesn't automatically install them.
I still have to do it manually. Didn't know about holding the ps button for ten seconds though so thanks for that Drstabwounds. PS3 Tag Invalid gamingbolt. The story is too old to be commented. Agree 32 Disagree 1. GanjaMan d ago i didnt know you can install games and demoes automatically till reading the article! Agree 40 Disagree 1. Agree 16 Disagree 4. Agree 9 Disagree KUV d ago That seems like a convenient way to patch things. Agree 3 Disagree 0. MrBeatdown d ago Edited d ago You can just go to the User tab to shut down the system and click the option to continue the download until finished.
Agree 2 Disagree 0. Blaine d ago Stabwounds I don't know about you, but I've had the PS3 since launch, and I'd say the only reason I do know about the alternate functions of the PS button, depending on how long you hold it, is because those used to be its only functions! Agree 7 Disagree 0. Nodoze d ago In game XMB is a failure. Agree 0 Disagree 1. Blaine d ago I wouldn't call it a failure. Agree 0 Disagree 0.
GraveLord d ago Really? Didn't know about the 10 second thing. Agree 13 Disagree 1. Agree 4 Disagree 0. Agree 2 Disagree 1. Agree 6 Disagree 0. SwampCroc d ago You forgot about being able to hit the PS button to turn the system on aswell. Agree 1 Disagree 0.
Dno d ago this is useless. Agree 23 Disagree GrieverSoul d ago I understand your comment but this has something to due with the security on each platform. Agree 14 Disagree 2. Dno d ago No i get that it makes sense. Agree 7 Disagree 2. Agree 6 Disagree 1. Agree 3 Disagree 2. Agree 2 Disagree 4. Agree 3 Disagree 1. Agree 6 Disagree Agree 12 Disagree 2. Agree 9 Disagree 7. Why o why d ago Agreed. Ive always liked that about the Agree 9 Disagree 3.
Agree 5 Disagree 2. CynicalVision d ago It's great when you're downloading full games but it's only really handy if you're leaving the PS3 on overnight. Agree 15 Disagree 2. GribbleGrunger d ago agreed.
Fylus d ago The doesn't install in the background. Agree 2 Disagree 6. Fylus d ago Oh, my bad. Half-Mafia d ago Im pretty sure if you go to Users, Turn off system. Agree 9 Disagree 0. PirateThom d ago Yep, if you have a huge download queue and use the "off button", it will ask if you want to download and then do it automatically. Why o why d ago I use that feature all the time, just makes sense. I was glad when they added that Agree 2 Disagree 0.
ConstipatedGorilla d ago PS Plus is so worth the money. Agree 5 Disagree 1. Oh yea forgot to mention the auto updates, cloud saving, and automatic trophy syncing : Agree 4 Disagree 1.
Agree 6 Disagree 2. Fylus d ago I would say the Music thing is the only thing I'm truly jealous of. IHateYouFanboys d ago moparful "but sony doesn't require that developers implement it so it is an afterthought for most games on the ps3" the thing is, microsoft dont require developers to implement it either - microsoft made it an OS feature that is integrated into the system, so developers dont have to do a thing, its already done for them.
Nodoze d ago I think Ihateyou forgets that there is a thing called software patents that Microsoft employs to limit competition. What could you be downloading that would take so long?
Relientk77 d ago Im glad this was submitted here so people could find out how to do this. Agree 1 Disagree 1. PersonMan d ago Just don't install a game or demo while you have other downloads going in the background IaussieGamer d ago what a pathetic article how did it get into the top articles to watch.
Agree 1 Disagree 2. Conzul d ago Holding the PS button quits more quickly than bringing up the xmb. And yes I have a slim ps3 gb Agree 0 Disagree 0. SaffronCurse d ago Yeah, the Add to cart option really makes it alot easier to shop for things.
Didn't know about holding the ps button for ten seconds though so thanks for that Drstabwounds Agree 0 Disagree 0. Mixed Related New. Record of Agarest War 2 announced for PS3 d ago. Why Subscriptions for Game Betas Suck d ago. Load more Top games Top games. Top Users Top Users. Abriael JamieReleases Orchard RaidenBlack TechRaptor N4G Forums.
This option is below the game's icon on the left side of the screen. Once you press X , your selected demo will begin downloading. Once the demo finishes downloading, it will be available from the home page as well as your PS4's game library. Method 2. Turn on your PlayStation 3.
You can do this by pressing the console's "On" switch or by pressing a connected controller's PS button. Select a profile and press X. This will sign you into your PlayStation 3's home page.
Scroll down to select PlayStation Store and press X. This will open the PlayStation store. This option is on the left side of the screen. Select a game you'd like to try and press X. You can download a free demo for any game listed on this page. Once the demo finishes downloading, it will be available in your PS3's game library. Method 3. Go to the PlayStation Store website.
Click the Games tab. This option is near the top of the page, just right of the "PlayStation Store" logo. If you aren't logged into your PlayStation Network on this computer, first click Sign In in the top-right corner of the page and enter your account email address and password.
Scroll down and click All Demos By Title. It's on the left side of the page beneath the "Demos" heading. Doing so will open a list of all available demos on the PlayStation Network.
Click a demo you'd like to try. This will take you to the demo's page, where you can use screenshots and reviews to determine for yourself whether or not you want to download it. To sort demos by device, scroll down and click your PlayStation's box e.
Click Try Free Demo. It's just below your selected game's icon. Click Confirm Purchase. This option is on the right side of the page. You're not paying for this demo, of course--this is just to confirm that you want to download it to your PS3 or PS4. Click Download to your PS. This option is in the bottom-right side of the page under the "Your New Content" heading. Clicking this button will prompt the demo to begin downloading to your PS3 or PS4. If your PlayStation is on and you're signed into your PSN account on it, you'll see a notification window pop up on your TV alerting you that the download has started.
If your PlayStation is in Rest Mode, your download will still commence. It probably because they want to verify that it's you using your account. Just go ahead and sign-in. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Demos are often several gigabytes in size. Make sure your hard drive and your Internet plan are suited to handle larger demo sizes before attempting to download them.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Downloading demos or games from the PlayStation Store website is helpful if you want to have the game in question installed during the day while you're away from your console. Not all games have free demo versions. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0. If you're downloading over Wi-Fi rather than an Ethernet connection, your download may pause sporadically or take much longer than anticipated.
As developers stop supporting the PlayStation 3, demos on this platform may cease to exist. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1.
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