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How to Get YouTube on PS3

The PlayStation 3 console can do more than play video games; it is a media player that supports playback of Blu-ray discs, DVDs and audio CDs as well as video and audio files on its internal hard drive or through external USB devices. The PS3's versatility extends to Web-based streaming media. Users with an Internet-ready PS3 console can take a break from gaming and watch YouTube videos using the built-in Web browser.

Instructions

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  Press the "PS" button on the controller to power on the PS3 console.
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  Log in to your user account and wait for the console to load the home screen.
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  Log in to your PSN account if your PS3 isn't configured to automatically log in by selecting the "PlayStation Network" icon and then selecting "Log in to My Account."
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  Select the "Network" icon and then select "Internet Browser" from the menu. Press the "X" button to launch the Web browser.
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  Select the address bar at the top of the browser screen and press the "X" button.
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  Enter the address for the PS3-optimized YouTube website and then press the "X" button.
- 7
  Highlight a video to watch and press the "X" button to load it.

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