How to Add a Screensaver to Your PS3

The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a powerful gaming system equipped to output high-definition (HD) graphics to your television. Some HDTVs, especially older ones, suffer from an effect known as "burn-in." Burn-in is an effect of displaying the same image for too long on your television, such as when you leave your game paused. Thankfully, Sony's PS3 has a solution for this in the form of a screensaver. Screensavers not only protect your television, but also use much less power while operating, saving you money on your electricity bill.

Things You'll Need

• Sony PlayStation 3

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn your Sony PS3 on by pressing the "power" button.

   • 2

     Turn on your PS3 controller by pressing the "PS" button on the center of the controller.

   • 3

     Go to "Settings"->"Display Settings" on the PS3's main menu, also known as the XMB, and press the "X" button.

   • 4

     Select "Screensaver" and press the "X" button.

   • 5

     Choose an option for your screensaver activation settings, either five,10,20 or 30 minutes.

   • 6

     Remain inactive for the selected amount of time to activate the screensaver.