ps3 to ps3 while on pc
but not pc to ps3 or vice vercer
While Playstation Home is still in beta format it is available for PS3s connected to the Playstation Network
Maybe.... it depends on what games you play. on the other hand the playstation network is free while you have to pay for the X box network. but the X box network is not that much.
You can sign on to the network even if something has stopped you from signing on for a while
A computer network gives access to files on separate computer, while distributed computing is giving access to the CPU power of a separate computer
The PlayStation network has been shutdown since April 20 2011. They do not know when they will have it fixed and running again, but are working round the clock rebuilding and strengthening the system. The related question will have the latest information that has been provided and will be updated as new information becomes available.see related question
No. Using a PlayStation 2 will not give your computer a virus. Even using your PlayStation 2 online, WHILE your computer is connected to the same router, will not give your computer a virus. The ONLY way that a it could contribute to your computer receiving a virus is if you use the PlayStation 2 to download infected content in some way and then actively place the content onto your computer. And viruses written for Windows cannot harm the PlayStation 2 in any way.
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Yes the worldwide PlayStation Network has been shut down while they rebuild it after an attack. The related question will be updated if new information is available
It is not the Playstation 3 network that you can get a free month of. The Playstation Network is free. What you can get free is a 30 day membership in Playstation Plus when you purchase a new PS3. It is not that much of a benefit as you can get a full year of Playstation Plus for only $50 or $18 for a 3 month trial. Playstation Plus gives you discounts and free offers from the Playstation Store and is not needed for any online game playing. PSN + also has an automatic update feature for the PS3 and the games so you never have to wait while the system or game is updated before you play
After you house has an Internet Service Provider and you have a WiFi Router or an Ethernet connection to your PS3 follow the instructions for the related linkHow do I connect the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system to the Internet?Once you have an internet connection follow the video instructions from the related linkHow do I create a new Sony Entertainment Network Master account?
No they are downloads that must be done with Playstation Home but not for just to get to the Playstation Network. There is of course space taken up in you PS3 harddrive as files are created including the account information. There could be what is called a download each time you get information like your trophies status, but you do not download the Playstation Network and instead download the information needed.
You can cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription by going into 'Account Management' under 'PlayStation Network'. While in 'Account Management', go down to 'Transaction Management', go to 'Services List' and select 'PlayStation Plus', from here you can select, "Cancel Automatic Renewal' or 'Restart Automatic Renewal'.