How to Make Your PS3 Faster

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The PlayStation 3 (PS3) can start running slowly when your messages, Internet search history, playlists, and other personal data consume too much of the console’s memory. Make your PS3 run faster by rebuilding its database, changing its IP settings, and performing routine system maintenance.

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Rebuilding the Database

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  3. two slow beeps, followed by two quick beeps. Your PS3 will power on and display the Recovery Menu.
    • Repeat this step if the PS3 powers off again. This means you released the power button too late.
  4. ” This option deletes messages, playlists, video playback history, and other personal settings on your PS3. Rebuilding the database speeds up the performance of your PS3 without deleting your games, photos, videos, music, trophies, and files.
  5. Your PS3 will rebuild its database, then reboot when finished.
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Changing IP Settings

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  1. A wired connection is often faster, more reliable, and more consistent with Internet speeds than wireless connections.
  3. For example, if using a Windows PC, press ⊞ Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
  4. This displays details about your network.
  5. You’ll be entering these values into your PS3 later on. This includes the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
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  8. If using a wireless connection, enter your network name and password.
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  10. The last three digits can be any value between zero and 255. For example, if your IP address is 192.789.1.53, try changing your PS3’s IP address to 192.789.1.60. This prevents multiple devices on your network from sharing the same IP. [1]
  12. If your Internet service provider doesn’t have this information, enter the following values:
    • Primary: 8.8.8.8
    • Secondary : 8.8.4.4
  13. ” This confirms your PS3 is successfully connected to your network using the new IP. This helps your PS3 run faster and more efficiently.
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Performing System Maintenance

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  1. regularly to maintain its performance and prevent slowness. Dust buildup causes your system to lag and run more slowly.
  2. This deletes data that was saved when entering Internet search terms.
    • Navigate to Settings > System Settings > Predictive Text Dictionary.
  3. This frees up extra memory on your PS3 console.
    • Navigate to Network > Internet Browser, then press the △ button on your controller.
    • Navigate to Options > Tools > Delete Cookies or Delete Cache.
    • Select “Yes” to confirm you want cookies and cache deleted.
  4. This prevents the Internet from downloading the latest information for this feature when logging in.
    • Navigate to Settings > System Settings > Display What’s New.
  5. A hard reset formats your system and restores the PS3 to its original factory settings.
    • Manually power off your PS3 using the switch at the back of the console.
    • Press and hold the power button in front, then release when you hear three beeps.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your PS3 like new.
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    Dust reduces cooling by insulating internal parts and restricting cooling ports. Computer hardware is most efficient when it's running cool.
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