Hot PlayStation 3 How-Tos


How To: Unlock all the alternate costumes in Mortal Kombat 9
Here's a handy guide to unlocking all of the alternate costumes available from the Krypt in Mortal Kombat 9, on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Expand your Mortal Kombat wardrobe by exploring the Krypt and purchasing the alternative costumes for your favorite characters.

How To: Get 20,000 free koins in the krypt area of Mortal Kombat 9
Looking to boost your koin count in Mortal Kombat 9? Head to the krypt! This video will show you where you can find a secret stash of koins when playing Mortal Kombat 9 on the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360.

How To: Jailbreak (hack) your PS3 Slim
If you own a PS3 slim and you'd like to jailbreak it (read: hack) this video will show you what to do. You'll be dealing with a firmware of 3.41 or lower, and you'll need an iPhone (2G or 3G only) or an iPod Touch (First Generation Only)

How To: Find the Romulus Lair in Leader of the Pack on Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
The Romulus Lair hidden in the Cloaca Maxima is difficult to get into. This walkthrough shows you the trick to getting access, and then shows you how you can achieve a 100% synchronization rating when getting the three Borgia flags.

How To: Solve Cluster 7 of the Subject 16 puzzles in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Learn more about the sinister forces pulling the strings of the world in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. This tutorial shows you how to solve Cluster 7 of the puzzles in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Find out which Supreme Court Justice is a Templar!

How To: Boost your PS3 Wifi signal
This video will show you how-to boost the wifi signal running to your PS3. You know what a drag low or no signal can be, so check out the video and see what to do to make a booster and up your signal.

How To: Find all of the prize bubbles on Bravery Test on LittleBigPlanet 2
This walkthrough shows you where to find all of the prize bubbles that are hidden in Bravery Test on Little Big Planet 2. Most of them are pretty easy to find, but there are a couple that are a bit tricky to get to.

How To: Achieve a gold trophy on the B-5 License Test (cornering) in Gran Turismo 5
The fifth (B-5) of the National B License Tests in Gran Turismo 5 on the PlayStation 3 is all about basic cornering. This video will show you how to get the gold trophy! If you haven't unlocked these tests yet, all you need to do is purchase your first car.

How To: Use an effective solo strategy on the Kino Der Toten map in Black Ops Zombies
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies takes the Nazi Zombie multiplayer mode from World at War to a whole new level! The one map in Zombie mode based off the original game is called "Kino Der Toten" and features the characters from World at War. It's a tough game, and if you need help gutting some zombies in the "Cinema of the Dead"— this two-part video will give you the best solo strategy for this highly difficult map in Black Ops Zombies.

Beat Carmilla in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Carmilla is a reoccuring character in the Castlevania universe, for those who have been following the series, although seeing as Lords of Shadow is a reboot, her strategies in battle are...different. She can't even really be harmed in the first half of the fight! In this video you will get a walkthrough on how to defeat Carmilla in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow!

How To: Beat Scene 1 of the Outlawed stage in The Shoot for the PS3
Having trouble beating Scene 1 of Outlawed of The Shoot for the Sony PlayStation 3? Never fear, cowpoke; this clip presents a complete video walkthrough. For all of the details, and to improve your own skills at this popular PlayStation Move shoot-em'up, take a look.

How To: Unlock the Altair costume for Ezio in Assassin's Creed 2
Altair or Ezio? If you've played both Assassin's Creed games you've probably pondered that question yourself, and creators Ubisoft catered to both by including an unlockable Altair costume in Assassin's Creed 2. Watch this video to learn how to unlock that costume and improve your Assassin's Creed 2 play in general.

How To: Perform various celebrations after a goal in FIFA 11 on the PlayStation 3
Just scored that hard goal? Or just a really clean goal? Just enjoy celebrating the fact that you just scored on their goal and you want to rub it into their faces? There's a large list of various celebrations that are in the game that you can perform. In this video you will get a demo of each of these celebrations as well as the button combos for each.

How To: Level up and get near infinite money in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is surprisingly hard for either Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. If you have the PS3 version, this video will show you a great trick for leveling up and getting nearly infinite money quickly.

How To: Walkthrough the horrific PSP mini game Hysteria Project on the PlayStation 3
Sony has started making game smaller and quicker, like the games available on iPhones and Android phones, and they're calling them minis. One of these PSP mini games is entitled Hysteria Project, and it's only available from the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. This two-part walkthrough is played using the PS3.

How To: Make sure your PlayStation 3 disc drive is aligned properly
One thing that might be causing some unwanted PS3 disc drive failure is improper alignment, usually caused from blunt force trauma. Okay, it doesn't have to be that kind of forceful damage, it could be something as little as a jiggle of the console, but if you're drive isn't working, it might need properly aligned. This video will show you a list of the major things to check when doing the PS3 drive alignment.

How To: Walkthrough the James Bond video game Quantum of Solace for PlayStation 3
If you liked Daniel Craig as the new James Bond, then you'll love this video game for the Bond franchise. It's called 007: Quantum of Solace, but isn't just based off the movie "Quantum of Solace," it also mixes in the previous film, "Casino Royale." It's a first-person shooter that's full of action packed scenarios.

How To: Find all 10 of the Godly Possessions in God of War 3 for the PlayStation 3
If you're a God of Mount Olympis, you may want to leave town, because Kratos is still angry in God of War 3 for the PS3. Killing Gods and defiling women are just a couple of his his hobbies. The other is treasure hunting. And in this IGN Strategize video, you'll find the locations of all ten Godly Possessions in God of War III. The Godly Possessions are more than just conversation pieces. Each has a special power you'll be able to use after beating the game once. You'll also get a gold trophy...

How To: Set your PS3 to an internet connection
In this video, we learn how to set your PS3 to an internet connection. Start off by enabling the internet so you can play online through your PS3. Go down to your network settings and then make sure this is enabled and connected to your wireless network. If you don't have a Wi-Fi router, you need to either change this, or you need to plug your Ethernet into your computer then to your console. After you do this, you will be able to connect your console onto your internet, then you can play you...

How To: Fly the helicopter in Battlefield: Bad Company 2
If you're having a hard time with flying the helicopter in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, this tutorial should help.

How To: Counter punches in Fight Night Round 4
Check out this tutorial for some awesome techniques for the latest edition from Fight Night Round 4. In this clip, master some counter punch skills and it might mean the difference between holding the belt and holding your teeth.

How To: Beat the Population Control challenge in God of War 3
In this helpful video tutorial, you'll find out the secret to beating the Population Control challenge in the popular PS3 title, God of War 3. It's a pretty simple challenge that needs to be completed in a certain amount of time. You basically just have to make sure there are no more than 50 enemies at the same time. So good luck and enjoy the video!

How To: Use a PSP as a PC game controller via FuSa GamePad
Sometimes, it's hard playing games on the PC. You have to position your hands a certain way to press specific buttons and such, but this tutorial will help you avoid that all together. In this tutorial, you'll be learning how to use a PSP as a PC gaming controller via the FuSa gamepad. It's easy to do, and takes a short while to complete. Enjoy!

How to Play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Ch. 12: Airborne
This is it. The last one. The last mission in Battlefield Bad Company 2. Airborne. This is where you and your unit finally find the scalar weapon. If you're scared of heights though, this might be the most terrifying mission of all, with a freefall plummet down to the Earth's surface. Yo have to shoot and kill Kirilenko when you're falling, too, so don't panic. Watch this video walkthrough to learn how to complete the Airborne mission in Bad Company 2 on the PS3.

How to Play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Zero Dark Thirty
Check out this guide to Battlefield Bad Company 2, the mission entitled Zero Dark Thirty. Find the M-Com Stations and destroy them, but stay alert for all enemies. Watch this video walkthrough to learn how to complete the Zero Dark Thirty mission in Bad Company 2 on the PS3.

How To: Walkthrough God of War III — Helios's Head
In the City of Olympia, you'll find Helios. This is one hard battle Kratos must endure, and your want to get the Head of Helios. At first, Helios will be protected by a bunch of men with shields who you can't immediately attack. Once you win, you'll need to lay your hand over Helios to block out the sunlight. Watch the walkthrough for Helios's Head in God of War III on PS3.

How To: Walkthrough God of War III — Poseidon Princess
Inside Poseidon's Chamber (Chapter 6: Chambers, Gardens, and the Forge), Kratos must find the Poseidon Princess. She can be very helpful to you and your journey. Watch the walkthrough for the Poseidon Princess in God of War III on PS3.

How To: Walkthrough God of War III — The Path of Eos
Eventually, you and Kratos will make it to the Path of Eos in the City of Olympia where cave fighting will be met. You'll be entangled with harpies, reapers and other enemies. Watch the walkthrough for the Path of Eos in God of War III on PS3.

How To: Walkthrough God of War III — The Three Judges
The Three Judges of the Underworld is a complicated mission for Kratos. There's a lot to accomplish, like battling unarmed souls, gorgons, and minotaurs. Among these battles, you'll need to acquire the Gorgon Eye and Minotaur Horn and Phoenix Feather. Watch the walkthrough for the Three Judges in God of War III on PS3.

How To: Walkthrough God of War III — Palace of Hades
The Palace of Hades in Chapter 2 —the Realm of Hades, is no easy place to be for Kratos. During this level, there's much to fight, but you need to save your energy for the battle against Hades himself. Watch the walkthrough for the Palace of Hades in God of War III on PS3.

How To: Instant streaming Netflix on PS3 with a Netflix disc
There is now a way to watch and stream Netflix movies to your PlayStation 3 (PS3). Netflix will give you a free disk to do this and you are able to choose from thousands of titles to watch instantly as long as you maintain a minimum $8.99/month Netflix membership. Once you receive your disk, insert it into the PS3 and enter your provided code to integrate your particular PS3 with your online account. This brings up your instant watch queue and allows you to browse the Netflix inventory of new...

How To: Find all the items in Mount Olympus in God of War 3
Watch the world famous Trophy Hunters destroy God of War 3 on the PlayStation 3. In this video series, watch them show you how to play Mount Olympus in God of War 3. They cover the whole level and all the little tips and tricks associated with beating it, so pay close attention.

How To: Change a PS3 hard drive
In this video you will learn how to change out the hard drive to get even more storage capacity from your Sony Playstation 3. The PS3 takes any 2.5 serial ATA hard drive, which is your basic laptop computer hard drive. To switch this out begin by looking at the base of your PS3, here you will see a cover with the label "detach this cover to remove hard drive". Remove this cover with a flat head screwdriver to reveal the hard drive. You will see 3 screws on the hard drive, use a Philips head s...

How To: Do Highrise glitches and tricks in Modern Warfare 2
In this video, you will learn a plethora of tricks and glitches in a multiplayer map called High-rise in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Learn how to access vantage points such as the crane visible on the side of the map, or learn even more obscure pathways to places you probably never thought you'd reach. This video provides an excellent visual guide to dominate the High-rise map. Don't waste your time dying in the middle of the map or sitting in the spots everyone knows about--study this vi...

How To: Change your NAT type to open on your PS3
FROMAN1115 teaches you how to change your NAT type to Open on your PlayStation 3. On the PlayStation 3, go to Settings-Network Settings-Settings and Connection Status List and write down your IP. Go to your PC and start your internet browser. Type in 192.168.1.1. This will bring up the router settings page. Go to Applications and games and then DMZ. Check the first box that says Enabled. Enter your IP address below and click ok. Your settings have been saved and you can enter a new internet m...

How To: Set up the internet on your PS3
Learn how to setup internet connection on your play station 3 in simple steps. First take any wireless enabled router and to find if its wireless check if the router has an aerial. Now go to 'Settings' in your PS3 and select the network settings option. Enable the internet connection, go to connection settings, select custom method and then select the wireless option. Now scan for any access points, go through and set all the settings according to your router. Finally save the settings and te...

How To: Disassemble the Sony PlayStation 3
See how to completely disassemble your Sony PlayStation 3, all the way down to the motherboard, for troubleshooting extreme overheating. Watch all three parts to see the full disassembly of the PS3, starting topside, moving bottomside, and to the mainboard. You will have access to all the PS3's innards, including the Blu-ray Disc drive, heat sink, and more. Make sure you are grounded before touching an inside components!

How To: Emergency eject a disc stuck in the PS3 Blu-ray drive
Sometimes (it happens to everyone), your PlayStation 3 will eat your discs. Your Blu-ray DVDs will be… you will be unable to eject them. You may not know what to do in this case, but after watching both parts to this video, you should be able to emergency eject a stuck disc in your PS3's Blu-ray Disc drive. Recover it without scratching and damaging it.

How To: Reassemble a PS3 Blu-ray Disc drive
After you've already taken your PS3's Blu-ray Disc drive apart and fixed anything necessary (or maybe nothing at all), you going to have to reassemble the drive (obviously). This video teaches you how to do just that.

How To: Connect a Sony PlayStation 3 to the Internet
Just acquired a new Sony PlayStation 3? Well, in order to start using the many extra online features of the PS3, you will need to set up your internet connection. This interactive video walkthrough takes you step-by-step through the process of connecting your version of the PlayStation 3 to the web.