Beginner
Intermediate
AdvancedAlthough signing up to Playstation Network and creating an account is fairly straightforward, there are numerous steps in the process. Here’s our step-by-step overview guide to creating your first account (a Master Account).
Guides
Clean up old files
Give your PS3 a spring clean to remove old, unwanted files and free up space for new content.
Sub Account for an under-age person
A guide to creating a Playstation Network (PSN) account for an under-age person (minor/child).
Using the Information Board
The Information Board is a widget for showing PS3-related news headlines in the XMB.
Install an XMB theme via USB
Use your PC/Mac to download an XMB theme to a USB device and then install onto your PS3.
Use your own photo as the XMB background
Do you have a photo or picture you’d like to use as the background of your PS3 menu? Learn how!
Experience Sixaxis motion control
Various PS3 games support Sixaxis motion control but here’s a way to experience it for free with a fun little game called Super Rub’a'Dub.
Change user picture
How to change a PS3 user’s picture/avatar to another preset image or your own photo.
PS2 memory card transfer
So you bought a PS3 but you still have Playstation 2 games that need finishing? We explain how to transfer your PS2 game saves using a Memory Card Adaptor.
