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Found a PlayStation Plus FAQ if anyone's interested
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/...tion-plus-faq/

I'm trying to enter a PSN card into the store, and it tells me it's a $20 card, and when i try to add it to my wallet it fails. I see a message that says "Funds cannot be added to your wallet".

Anyone have any info on this problem?

Originally Posted by nbballard I'm trying to enter a PSN card into the store, and it tells me it's a $20 card, and when i try to add it to my wallet it fails. I see a message that says "Funds cannot be added to your wallet". Anyone have any info on this problem?

Are you getting an error code? I know someone on the PSN in Canada has a similar problem that won't allow them to buy anything from the PSN Store.

Originally Posted by eLefAdEr Are you getting an error code? I know someone on the PSN in Canada has a similar problem that won't allow them to buy anything from the PSN Store.

It's not an error code.

When i put the code it, it tells me it's a $20 credit, and asks if i want to add the funds. I click "YES".

Then it says: "Funds cannot be added to your wallet" (or something along those lines)

I'll try it again tonight. Part of me wonders if it had something to do with network traffic yesterday with all the KZ3 players, map packs and demos.

I'm going to be taking my PS3 to a local shop to get the Bluray drive repaired and was just wondering how long do Bluray drives typically last. Really not looking forward to having to do this constantly.

I've owned 4 PS3s (2 replaced, 2 current). No problems with the drives so far. I think there were just some bad batches in some early models. That said- the Bluray drive is the first piece you see when you take apart a PS3 (assuming it's a fat). If you could find one on eBay or a parts store I'd highly recommend doing it yourself.

Be sure to deactivate you PSN stuff in case the repair goes badly.

Well the one that broke on me was on a 120GB slim. And I've looked at videos on yooutube on how to replace the drive, and thats pretty much out of my range.

Just skimmed through a video for a slim. You actually have to remove one of the other components to expose the BR drive's cable release, but it's pretty straightforward stuff you could do with a steady hand and a screw driver.

If it's a slim, is it not still under warrentee with sony?

No, warranty expired maybe 3 months ago. If not I would have just sent it off to them.

Anybody got any tips on how to increase PS3 download speeds? This is kind of ridiculous how slow it really is and I have tried everything I could find elsewhere. Nothing seems to be helping. I am on a hardwired connection with Roadrunner powerboost (15Mbps) and its still molasses in Alaska slow. I DLed the Dragon Age 2 demo on my 360 in about 20 minutes and that same DL has been downloading OVERNIGHT and is still @ 40%! Is there any advice someone can give me here!?

Originally Posted by brewin Anybody got any tips on how to increase PS3 download speeds? This is kind of ridiculous how slow it really is and I have tried everything I could find elsewhere. Nothing seems to be helping. I am on a hardwired connection with Roadrunner powerboost (15Mbps) and its still molasses in Alaska slow. I DLed the Dragon Age 2 demo on my 360 in about 20 minutes and that same DL has been downloading OVERNIGHT and is still @ 40%! Is there any advice someone can give me here!?

I'm not so sure your connection is the problem -- were you trying to connect/download from the PSN Store yesterday? Lots of people were reporting slow speeds, probably because of the Blops map pack release.

Sony's servers are just slow... at least, compared to the competition.

Thats pretty bunk... Its always been slow for me though, but this is just ridiculous. I thought Id be all set leaving it to DL overnight, but....wow. Roughly 12 hrs of DL time and its only HALF DONE! Its not even a 2 gig demo! Are PS+ subscribers treated to better DL speeds? *I guess this is why I usually just play my 360. I hate waiting for updates and such.

Nope- PS+ users get the same service, just early access to some demos and content.

Question about the PS3 remote - does it work well for netflix and allow you to navigate menus and check how much time your movie has left with a single button?

The PS3 is my video workhorse and I figure it would be a better and cheaper investment than a fancy expensive Harmony remote.

Originally Posted by 2DMention Question about the PS3 remote - does it work well for netflix and allow you to navigate menus and check how much time your movie has left with a single button? The PS3 is my video workhorse and I figure it would be a better and cheaper investment than a fancy expensive Harmony remote.

The remote works well with Netflix on PS3. It's a personal choice, but I do prefer the menu setup on the 360, but the PS3 has everything available to you as well including your New Releases, Recommendations, Previously Viewed, and obviously your Instant Queue.

The display button on the remote pops up a timer on the top left (in very small font), the audio available and the video quality. Rewinding and fast-forwarding presents you with a chapter-type menu that previews segments of the video so you can see where to stop as you can't see an accurate time read-out outside of a minute count.

Plus, the best thing about the PS3 remote is you don't need line of sight.

Originally Posted by SteveMcQ The remote works well with Netflix on PS3. It's a personal choice, but I do prefer the menu setup on the 360, but the PS3 has everything available to you as well including your New Releases, Recommendations, Previously Viewed, and obviously your Instant Queue. The display button on the remote pops up a timer on the top left (in very small font), the audio available and the video quality. Rewinding and fast-forwarding presents you with a chapter-type menu that previews segments of the video so you can see where to stop as you can't see an accurate time read-out outside of a minute count. Plus, the best thing about the PS3 remote is you don't need line of sight.

Thanks for the reply.

Do the fancy expensive Harmony remotes control the PS3 video functions?

Originally Posted by 2DMention Thanks for the reply. Do the fancy expensive Harmony remotes control the PS3 video functions?

Most need a IR USB sensor sold by them for the ps3, sold not with the remote.

90% of the Harmony's only have the IR, not IR + bluetooth, If i recall.

If you have a sony tv or maybe another brand, it can work with the HDMI-Control feature though, Thats how i use my Harmony remote with the PS3 instead of buying the Infer-Red USB thingie so it can pick up the remote signals, since the pS3 only has bluetooth.

If i rent a movie and the file expires, will it reactivate if i rent it again or do i have to redownload it?

Got the remote and it's pretty cool. Works good with Netflix, although only play and display seem to work. I wish the display showed the bottom bar, and not the microscopic text in the upper left corner, but I'll take what I can get.

It was pretty tough getting it to sync, too.

Originally Posted by 2DMention Got the remote and it's pretty cool. Works good with Netflix, although only play and display seem to work. I wish the display showed the bottom bar, and not the microscopic text in the upper left corner, but I'll take what I can get. It was pretty tough getting it to sync, too.

My only complaint with the blu-ray remote is that it's too effective since it doesn't need to be pointed at the machine to function. If it gets lost in the couch, your ps3 will come on everytime someone sits down, if your cat steps on it, your going to the crossbar.