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Playstation Plus Discussion Thread - FAQ in first post

eddhorse · 2010-06-16 14:20:00

From here : http://blog.eu.playstation.com/ PlayStation Plus; Check Out What It’s All About Posted on 15 June by James Thorpe – PlayStation Network Product Manager Hi Everyone, you may have heard in all the E3 hype that we are launching a new premium subscription service called PlayStation Plus, so I just wanted to give…

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#2972 03-07-2013 11:12am
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readyletsgo wrote: »

Yup, I left the PS3 on most nights while I slept. Just really bad internet in my area. I also noticed that U3 had 4 files, the mian game, 2d movie, 3d movie and Multiplayer, all added up to 40gb, I didnt download the 3d movie file as that was crazy 12gb :eek:.

Just to remind, I am new to PS+ downloads so go easy please

I don't want to go too OT on this but lets do a VERY quick test. Please do the following when PC/Laptop is wired and wireless.

1. Start -> Run
2. Type CMD and click OK
3. In the black box that opens [The command prompt "DOS box"] type "ping -n 100 www.boards.ie" without the quotes
4. Post back here or PM me with the final four or so lines of each output. They will look similar to

Ping statistics for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 20, Received = 19, Lost = 1 (5% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 9ms, Maximum = 27ms, Average = 17ms

Again, do this for wired and wireless connection, so you will be giving me two results.

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#2973 03-07-2013 11:19am
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Ah lads if you are right beside the router why not use wired. Miles better. Getting 15 mb now compared to 2 wireless.

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#2974 03-07-2013 11:27am
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RangeR wrote: »

I don't want to go too OT on this but lets do a VERY quick test..

Cool, will try this later.

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#2975 03-07-2013 11:29am
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Zayd Abundant Crowbar wrote: »

Ah lads if you are right beside the router why not use wired. Miles better. Getting 15 mb now compared to 2 wireless.

That makes no sense to me at all (not doubting you btw) there must be something weird up with the PS3 wifi in general. It uses 802.11g which should support up to 54Mbps, now I know that kind of speed is a pipe dream and your never going to get it but I can get around 5 out of my 7Mbps connection over wifi to my laptop.

Also the speeds are really inconsistent, like yesterday I posted about Payday (2.5 GB) taking 11 hours to download then the patch (3.2 GB) downloading in about 3 hours.

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#2976 03-07-2013 11:39am
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EGriff wrote: »

That makes no sense to me at all (not doubting you btw) there must be something weird up with the PS3 wifi in general. It uses 802.11g which should support up to 54Mbps, now I know that kind of speed is a pipe dream and your never going to get it but I can get around 5 out of my 7Mbps connection over wifi to my laptop.

Also the speeds are really inconsistent, like yesterday I posted about Payday (2.5 GB) taking 11 hours to download then the patch (3.2 GB) downloading in about 3 hours.

We are going way OT now and this has been argued to death on thousands of threads where users argue wifi over wired. The fact of the matter is that by using WIFI, you bring in an element of doubt. EVEN if PC feet away has a great connection. There is still doubt. 99% of that doubt disappears on wired connections.

I have no problem with WIFI, I use it all the time. however, when trouble shooting issues, WIFI should be the first to be eliminated. There are too many external factors that can interfere with it. Once troubleshooting has been done, then re-introduce WIFI.

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#2977 03-07-2013 11:41am
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RangeR wrote: »

I don't want to go too OT on this but lets do a VERY quick test. Please do the following when PC/Laptop is wired and wireless.

1. Start -> Run
2. Type CMD and click OK
3. In the black box that opens [The command prompt "DOS box"] type "ping -n 100 www.boards.ie" without the quotes
4. Post back here or PM me with the final four or so lines of each output. They will look similar to

Again, do this for wired and wireless connection, so you will be giving me two results.

Thanks for all of that. I will do that tonight when I get home from work.

Zayd Abundant Crowbar wrote: »

Ah lads if you are right beside the router why not use wired. Miles better. Getting 15 mb now compared to 2 wireless.

Sure why would I do that when I have my phone, wiiu, xbox and laptop contected to the wireless along with the ps3? albeit, not at the same time, but pluging in wires and taking them out all the time seems like a lot of hassle.

Anyway I'll do that test tonight

Thanks for all the advice

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#2978 03-07-2013 11:44am
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Our router is dirt (upc) and my ps3 is upstairs and router is downstairs. Thst may explain the difference in speeds for me anyway.

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#2979 03-07-2013 11:46am
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Battlefield 3 is up. Get to it

Oh and downloading the 1 hour trial in advanced work. Only had to activate it and its all ready to go!

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#2980 03-07-2013 12:19pm
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Links to the 'free' games if you want to 'purchase' them from the online store.

Payday - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/games/payday-the-heist/cid=EP0017-NPEA00331_00-KPAYDAYGAME00000

Battlefield 3 - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/games/battlefield-3-/cid=EP0006-NPEB00723_00-BF30000000000000

Saints Row 3 - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/games/saints-row-the-third/cid=EP1005-NPEB00890_00-SAINTSROWTHIRD01

Another week, another sale. Starting today is the
Apocalyptic Sale

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/07/03/apocalyptic-sale-blows-up-on-playstation-store-today/

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD
Was €12.99/£10.99, now €8.99/£7.29

Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD
Was €8.99/£7.29, now €5.99/£4.79

Oddworld: Stranger Boxx
Was €17.99/£13.99, now €12.99/£9.99

I Am Alive
Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.99/£6.49

Quantum Theory
Was €29.99/£19.99, now €12.99/£9.99

Armageddon Riders
Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99

DOOM 3 BFG Edition
Was €39.99/£29.99, now €21.99/£17.99

Dead Space
Was €19.99/£15.99, now €9.99/£7.99

Dead Space Super Bundle
Was €29.99/£19.99, now €14.99/£11.99

Dead Space Extraction
Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.99/£6.49

Dead Space Ignition
Was €4.99/£3.99, now €2.99/£2.39

Dead Space 2
Was €29.99/£19.99, now €14.99/£11.99

Dead Space 2 Super Bundle
Was €49.99/£39.99, now €23.99/£19.69

Dead Space 3
Was €69.99/£59.99, now €29.99/£19.99

The Last Guy
Was €7.99/£6.49, now €3.99/£3.19

Dead Nation
Was €12.99/£9.99, now €6.49/£5.19

TOKYO JUNGLE
Was €12.99/£9.99, now €9.99/£7.99

MotorStorm Apocalypse
Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.49/£5.99

From Dust + I Am Alive bundle
Was €21.99/£17.99, now €9.99/£7.99

Shoot Many Robots
Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Was €14.99/£11.99, now €11.25/£8.89

Far Cry 3 + Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Was €39.99/£29.99, now €34.99/£24.99

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#2981 03-07-2013 12:41pm
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Well guys, I've the 90 day subscription and any of these new games aren't coming up for me. Anyone else having this problem?

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#2982 03-07-2013 12:44pm
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donnbradman wrote: »

Well guys, I've the 90 day subscription and any of these new games aren't coming up for me. Anyone else having this problem?

You can use the direct links that sheehy posted ^^^^ , or wait a while for the store to update the instant games section.

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#2983 03-07-2013 12:45pm
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James74 wrote: »

You can use the direct links that sheehy posted ^^^^ , or wait a while for the store to update the instant games section.

Perfect, thanks!

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#2984 03-07-2013 12:53pm
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Was going to post the same as donnbradman, that they're not showing up, but what did show up was the Online Pass and Physical Warfare Pack for BF3, and apparently i never "purchased" Uncharted 3 and LBP Karting! So now have all of them.

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#2985 03-07-2013 1:10pm
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Zayd Abundant Crowbar wrote: »

Our router is dirt (upc) and my ps3 is upstairs and router is downstairs. Thst may explain the difference in speeds for me anyway.

You should get a set of these, I got them for the back room where my consoles and PC are, I'm on 30mb BB with UPC and get 25mbps vs 14mbps over wifi.

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Networking/Trendnet/Trendnet-Powerline-200-AV-Nano-Adapter-Kit

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#2986 03-07-2013 1:13pm
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Whats Payday?

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#2987 03-07-2013 1:15pm
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readyletsgo wrote: »

Whats Payday?

Not bothered clicking a link a few posts before yours then?

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#2988 03-07-2013 1:17pm
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F1ngers wrote: »

Not bothered clicking a link a few posts before yours then?

Haha sorry, yeah I clicked on the link up above but its blocked in work here. Checked on Amazon and only Payday 2 is coming up and thats not out until August, so....

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#2989 03-07-2013 1:19pm
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readyletsgo wrote: »

Haha sorry, yeah I clicked on the link up above but its blocked in work here. Checked on Amazon and only Payday 2 is coming up and thats not out until August, so....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payday:_The_Heist

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#2990 03-07-2013 1:21pm
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Was just about to post the same link.

There's this thing called google...

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#2991 03-07-2013 1:25pm
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Ah cool, thanks very much!

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#2992 03-07-2013 2:22pm
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Blink_Missed It posted this http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85365824&postcount=954 about wifi - I've moved it to the PS3 t/s thread

This is just to prevent an off-topic ffa.

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#2993 03-07-2013 2:32pm
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F1ngers wrote: »

Blink_Missed It posted this http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85365824&postcount=954 about wifi - I've moved it to the PS3 t/s thread

This is just to prevent an off-topic ffa.

Cool, cool. Whatever works best. Had just put it up here as a saw a couple of guys on the previous pages getting slow speeds. Cheers.

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#2994 03-07-2013 2:45pm
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Anyone know the full size of the BF3 download.
It says it's 12.3gb but does that include the updates?

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#2995 03-07-2013 2:46pm
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Added the new games, just put ;em on my DL list....its very long now. I doubt i'll ever get round to DLing or playing game.....PS+ is just too good not sometimes, ALL THE TIME!

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#2996 03-07-2013 2:47pm
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Mr Blobby wrote: »

Anyone know the full size of the BF3 download.
It says it's 12.3gb but does that include the updates?

The size is ALWAYS the initial download size. Updates are extra.

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#2997 03-07-2013 2:47pm
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Saints Row freebie: https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/games/addons/cheapyd-pack/cid=EP1005-BLES01342_00-SRTTASSET07CHEPD

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#2998 03-07-2013 3:54pm
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PayDay has a 3.5GB update. You have been warned.

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#2999 03-07-2013 4:14pm
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All queued in for downloading now. Comcast BB speed will help hope to have all 3 done by tonight.

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#3000 03-07-2013 4:17pm
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Saints row 3 done in under 2 hours, no patches either.

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#3001 03-07-2013 4:59pm
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Just started downloading them, I must remember to move the ps3 into the room with the router and plug it in before I go to bed tonight. I'll be waiting until next week downloading over the wireless

On another note I gave Okami a proper go last night and I've found it to be really enjoyable. If you can get passed the annoying dialog and sound effect its actually a fun game. The first hour or two are a little annoying but once the world opens up it really comes to life.

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