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How to Set Up a PS3 Account for Online Games

The online component of the Playstation 3 has expanded exponentially since its release in 2006. Once lagging behind the XBox 360 in online features, the PS3 has caught up. Unlike Microsoft's "XBox Live" service, the "Playstation Network" (PSN) is not an extra paid service. Anyone with a PS3 can sign up for a free account and jump online in minutes. Use either your PC or your PS3 to sign up.

Things You'll Need

Playstation 3
Internet connected PC

Instructions

Signing Up on Your PC
- 1
  Point your browser to http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/Home.
- 2
  Click the "join now" link in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Review the privacy policy before clicking "continue."
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  Fill in the proper information when prompted. Be sure to enter a valid e-mail address in case you need to recover your password.
- 4
  Power on your PS3 and browse to the "Playstation Network" icon at the end of the Cross Media Bart (XMB). Select the "sign in" option and enter your account information. Select the "sign in" button.
Signing Up on Your PS3
- 5
  Scroll the XMB to the right until you reach the "PSN" icon.
- 6
  Select the icon and scroll down to the "sign in" option.
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  Select the "create account" button and follow the prompts. Fill in the necessary account information and select "create account."

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