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No, the PS3 is fully integrated with the internet, offering you the PSN, ( Play Station Network ) system. Having on your ps3 (with no help from your computer), online trophy collection, which you collect trophies from games, online contact list (Friends List), messaging system, Its own playstaion store and even its own web browser. Plus tons more. All you need is a line from your router or modem, or wireless connection to your ps3, register an account and you can use all its online features.
No what you need to get online with the PS3 is Broadband internet service not dial up or cell phone internet service.. The PS3 must connect to the internet with either an ethernet cable or WiFi connection. Many people who have a PC also have an internet connection, but not even a PC can access the internet without being connected to a internet service.
It is not the computer that the PS3 connects to, but the internet service that many PCs are also connected to. Mine is connected to a router that is connected to the internet cable and my PC is also connected to that router. I had to purchase the router to allow my cable internet to be split and provide internet for both the PC and PS3. Before I got the PS3 and purchased the router the ethernet cable went directly to the PC.
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What cable do you need to connect a ps3 to a computer so that you can surf internet and play online?
You need to connect the PS3 to the internet. How does the computer connect to the internet. That's the location for the PS3 to connect also. You may need to purchase a router along with an ethernet cable.
How do you hook up Ethernet cable to ps3?
You do not connect the PS3 ethernet cable to the computer. Just as you connect an ethernet cable to your PS3 to allow it to go online your computer may also have a spot to connect the ethernet cable to allow it to go online. The way the completed system will be set up is that ethernet cables are connected to a router for both the computer and the PS3 and the router is connected to the modem to allow online access to both your computer and the PS3. If you do not have a router you will need to purchase one and until then if you have a computer with online access the computer could be connected directly to the modem which you can unplug and plug in the PS3 to the modem with an ethernet cable. Then you go to network setting on the PS3 and complete the internet connection. In order to use your computer again online you need to unplug the PS3 and Plug the computer back in.
Can you be online on your PS3 and your computer?
Yes you can be online playing the PS3 and your computer can also be online at the same time. A PS3, PC, Laptop, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii have all been online at the same time in some households.
What do you need for PS3 wired online?
i got my enternal cable connected to my ps3 to my laptop but still the ps3 dose not pick up the online
Do you need a cord for online play on PS3?
no
Do you need a PS3 account?
Depends what you want to do, you don't have to be online at all for the PS3 to work.
When playing the playstation 3 online does the computer have to be on?
No, your computer doesn't have to be on when you're online on the PS3, as long as your internet is working, that's all that matters.
Do you need a telephone line to go online on a ps3?
no.
Is the PS3 store on your PS3 or do you have to do it on your computer?
the ps3 store i use it directly on my ps3, i am not sure if you can use it online though The PS3 PlayStation store is available only for the PS3 consoles that have online capability and it is the preferred way to download to your PS3. If your PS3 does not have an internet connection your PS3 can not access or use the PlayStation store . I know procedures exist to allow update information to be downloaded from a computer and moved to the PS3. The best source for procedures is the PlayStation network support at related link
Do you need wifi for PS3 online?
You need an Internet source, but you can also connect to the PS3 wired with an ethernet cable plugged into the back of the PS3 and into a router or modem.
Where is the router on the PS3?
The PS3 does not have a router. you must purchase one to connect online if you need a router
How do you go online PS3?
you need to connect your ps3 to a wireless modem. or use an ethernet cable.
