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How to Play PS3 Games Online

Many Sony PlayStation 3 games feature the online multiplayer game option. This allows people to play against players from around the world. PS3 owners must create a PlayStation Network account before games can be played online. PSN accounts are free, with no registration or monthly fees. Once the player has created and signed into a PSN account, the online multiplayer function can be accessed directly from the game itself.

Instructions

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  Go to the PS3 main menu. This can be accessed by turning on the PS3 without a disc in the drive or by pressing the PS button on the controller.
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  Select the option to register a PlayStation Network account.
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  Enter a user name and e-mail address as prompted to register your PSN account.
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  Insert the game disc.
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  Select the "Play Game" option from the PS3 main menu. It is shaped like a CD.
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  Select the option from the game's main menu to start online gameplay. This will usually be referred to as either multiplayer or online play depending on the game.
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  Choose your PlayStation Network account if prompted by the game. This will usually not be necessary unless you manually sign out of your PSN account from the PS3 main menu.

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