How do I make my PS3 online (im thick lol), should I?

Hi,

This is the first next gen console I have had.

I have been playing games as normal but people keep saying I should link it up to the internet and play online and also I should link it up to ensure my playstation 3 always has latest software (which it will get automatically if its linked to internet).

Im confused, If I dont intend to play online much is it worth linking up? Mind you if playing online is as good as everyone says maybe I will be pleasently suprised?

Can anyone help? Im not very technical and dont even know how to start getting internet on ps3? :0)

connect the ethernet cable you got with your PS3 to your router..

Right I have done that (I hope I have done it right) a black cable with 2 clear ends. 1 end I put into a socket on my router which said ethernet 1 (there was also a ethernet 2 hole aswel) and the other end I put into the back of the PS3 (there was only one hole that it would fit into) Have I done it right? Now what? thanks :)danianddan

Turn on your PS3:

Go to this page, http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/connectwired.html

For detailed instruction how to test your PS3 

Right I have done that (I hope I have done it right) a black cable with 2 clear ends. 1 end I put into a socket on my router which said ethernet 1 (there was also a ethernet 2 hole aswel) and the other end I put into the back of the PS3 (there was only one hole that it would fit into) Have I done it right? Now what? thanks :)danianddan

i have completed my login details and set up my avatar picture (a little monkey-cute) I have put need for speed carbon in. What do I do now? Thanks everyone Danielle :0danianddan

Dude, you can't be serious.... 

out of all the games you could have got, you bought carbon? I think ill go kill myself now. Need for speed is a horrible game and only just recently.speedjunkie1992

At this rate, I'm suprised he even got his PS3 turned on. Next he'll probley ask "How do I change to the music part on the screen?" 

well good for your dad! im sorry to have bothered you!danianddan

Well, not knowing is one thing. Wanting to learn it is another. I mean, "I put Need For Speed Carbon in, now what?" Come on. If you don't know ANYTHING especially after you put a game in (which really is a NO BRAINER) then why did you spend that kind of money on a PS3 in the first place? PS3 is for gamers, not to make yourself look cool. Like I said, read up, study up on it and pay attention. But seriously, if you've asked that question, help ain't comming. A 5 year old knows what to do when a game is in. What kind of responce did you expect? 

Well Danielle, I am glad to hear you got your ps3 up and running. Not everyone is a tech nerd like some of these guys. If you need detailed help with this, go to the hardware forums and you will find EVERYTHING you need.

Another bit of advice....Don't give your true name out online, especially if you are a girl. There are alot of crazy people in this world that like to take advantage of others or cause harm.

Dont be bothered by some of the posters on this board. You will find the maturity level varies greatly from thread to thread. It seems that people love to troll for others who may be having a hard time, or who arent as technically savvy as they.

Good luck and enjoy that awesome gaming monster you now own.

[QUOTE="danianddan"]well good for your dad! im sorry to have bothered you!Denji

Well, not knowing is one thing. Wanting to learn it is another. I mean, "I put Need For Speed Carbon in, now what?" Come on. If you don't know ANYTHING especially after you put a game in (which really is a NO BRAINER) then why did you spend that kind of money on a PS3 in the first place? PS3 is for gamers, not to make yourself look cool. Like I said, read up, study up on it and pay attention. But seriously, if you've asked that question, help ain't comming. A 5 year old knows what to do when a game is in. What kind of responce did you expect? 

[QUOTE="danianddan"]well good for your dad! im sorry to have bothered you!Denji

Well, not knowing is one thing. Wanting to learn it is another. I mean, "I put Need For Speed Carbon in, now what?" Come on. If you don't know ANYTHING especially after you put a game in (which really is a NO BRAINER) then why did you spend that kind of money on a PS3 in the first place? PS3 is for gamers, not to make yourself look cool. Like I said, read up, study up on it and pay attention. But seriously, if you've asked that question, help ain't comming. A 5 year old knows what to do when a game is in. What kind of responce did you expect? 

[QUOTE="Denji"]

[QUOTE="danianddan"]well good for your dad! im sorry to have bothered you!danianddan

Well, not knowing is one thing. Wanting to learn it is another. I mean, "I put Need For Speed Carbon in, now what?" Come on. If you don't know ANYTHING especially after you put a game in (which really is a NO BRAINER) then why did you spend that kind of money on a PS3 in the first place? PS3 is for gamers, not to make yourself look cool. Like I said, read up, study up on it and pay attention. But seriously, if you've asked that question, help ain't comming. A 5 year old knows what to do when a game is in. What kind of responce did you expect?

I can get stuffed with some good food if that'll help, cause I'm hungry:P

I don't mean to sound harshe, but it's not like deciphering 2048 incryption code code or anything. Some things (especially the obviously simple ones) you should be able to figure out for yourself. If you're new to gamming, then I'm sorry, but you should've got yourself a Wii if that were the case.

I have a PC in my front room. My internet runs from BT home hub router (wireless) the router (homehub) is at the side of my tv (at the side of my PS3. What do I do? Thanks for helping me.danianddan

it easy man just go to network setting set up the network for wireless put you wireless code in and wep and it's done my PS3 is wireless and i'm useing the BT Home Hub

I cant believe how helpful you guys are, thank you so much :) My PS3 is now getting most recent software, im in system update and a yellowish greeny bar thinmg is moving up getting latest stuff. Then what do I do. I saw the games and stuff advertised. Im so excited! What else shall I do now I have it online? thanks everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdanianddan

well u can look at the PS store or chat with me (DSTX08) or other ppl u add on to ur friends list or play a game online c u there