Whether you are an avid PS3 gamer or have just purchased your first game, there are many PS3 tips that will be of great help to you here. Here are just a few of the best PS3 tips out there.



Play in a Different Country

Many PS3 gamers are not aware of, but they actually have the option of playing in a different country. Unlike the predecessors to the PS3, the Playstation and PS2, you are now able to buy and play games from anywhere in the world. This makes it extremely easy and convenient for players, and allows them much more versatility.

This is definitely one of the best PS3 tips, and related to this is that you are also able to play movies with your PS3 from any country. Again, unlike the first two versions of the Playstation system which did not have this capability, with the PS3 you are able to play movies from any country in the world.

Secret Video Reset

One of the most popular PS3 tips is that there is a secret video reset you can use. This may end up coming in very helpful for you, and so if for some reason you find that the screen is black or you are otherwise having a problem with the video reception, you can reset it by shutting down the system and then restarting it by pressing and holding the power button.

This will work by resetting your PS3 system to its most basic 480p graphics mode and from here you will be able to fix the problem because you will be able to see enough to choose RGB SCART, component, HDMI or whatever else you prefer from here.

Make Free Video Phone Calls

One of the most useful PS3 tips, and one that many gamers are not aware of even some of the most experienced, relates to how you can make free video phone calls with your PS3 system.

Although you will need a USB headset and an EyeToy camera, once you have these two accessories ready you will then be good to go. You will have to plug in both via USB and then go to your friends menu on the system, choosing a friend that you would like to talk to. Press the triangle button on the remote and then choose to ?Start a New Chat?.

As long as they are set up properly as you are, the two of you will be able to have a chat and you can even invite other friends to join you in your video chat.