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How to Install a PS3 Game Package

The PS3 game console lets users purchase and install games from the PlayStation network. You can̵7;t install a game directly off of a disc, but any PS3 with an active Internet connection can install full game packages for playability on or offline. When you know how to navigate through the PS3̵7;s menus, you can start your download in minutes and the automatic installation process starts immediately afterward.

Instructions

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  Plug an Ethernet cable into the back of your PS3. To install a game package, you must be connected to the Internet.
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  Turn on your PS3.
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  Move the left joystick to the right, highlighting ̶0;PlayStation Network̶1; on your XMB menu. This is the main menu that appears when you turn on your PS3.
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  Move the left joystick down to select ̶0;PlayStation Store̶1; on the XMB bar.
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  Press the ̶0;X̶1; button.
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  Search the PlayStation Store to find the game you want to download and install.
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  Select ̶0;Add to Cart̶1; with your joystick and hit ̶0;X.̶1;
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  Select ̶0;View Cart̶1; and hit ̶0;X.̶1; If you do not have any funds in your PS3 account, you need to select ̶0;Add Funds̶1; from this menu and supply Sony with your credit card information.
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  Select ̶0;Proceed to Checkout̶1; and hit ̶0;X.̶1; You are asked to confirm the purchase a second time using ̶0;X̶1; and then money is deducted from your PS3 account and the game downloads. Depending on the file size, downloading could take minutes or hours. After it's finished, a pop-up appears on your screen, the game package installs automatically and you can begin playing.

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