Blu Ray Error in PlayStation 3 - It Is Fixable

It happens with the people that they specially buy a very interesting movie for themselves to watch and when they insert it in the PS3 then error occurs which is stated as "Disc cannot be played". Mostly the error which pops up on the screen is 'Blue ray error 80029940'. When something like this happens it is very heart breaking as you have already made up your mind for watching the movie. This Blu ray error occurs a lot in PlayStation 3, some people also experience Disc not Play error. First of all you should check the Blu ray disc because the surface of this disc is even more sensitive than a DVD. If you see any scratches then that should be causing the Blu ray error.

If you had any errors like this before then better compare them with each other and see if there is any difference between them. That might also work in solving Disc not Play error. Check another disc on the PS3 and if it is showing the same error then you can say without a doubt that the disc player has encountered a problem. It is easy to take your PS3 to a service center and get the Blu ray error fixed and also the Disc not Play but remember it will cost you hundreds of dollars. If you think that you have the ability to fix the error then get a proper guide which explains the solution perfectly.

Some of the basic things you need to remember before fixing your PlayStation 3 are that you should have enough time. It will take you an hour or so to fix the console. Keep a container or box with you in which you should put all the screws which you took out. You should always have a lot of light at the working area and remember that the working area should also be clean. When you will take the parts apart clean them and then put them back with a vacuum cleaner but don't let any screw get in the vacuum cleaner. If you will follow these steps then you can fix the Blu ray error easily.

Why to give so many dollars and waste a lot of time by giving your PS3 away for Blu ray error or Disc not Play problem when you can solve it yourself within few hours.

How to Maximize the Usage of PlayStation 3 Console

PlayStation 3 console is the latest generation of PlayStation series that launched by Sony Entertainment. You know, PlayStation 3 has been changed a lot compare to PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2. It is integrated with build in hard disk that allow you to save the game data, music files, photo files into the hard disk.

It is also the only game console that able to act as Blu-Ray disc player in the market now. What is a Blu-Ray Disc player? It is similar to the DVD players that most of us know, just that it use to run Blu-Ray disc.

A piece of Blu-Ray disc can save data up to 54 Gigs whereby normal double layer DVD disc can only save data up to 9 Gigs.

In shorts, by having more storage space in the Blu-Ray disc, it can carry 6 times more data than the DVD we use now; which able to contribute high definition effects to the TV pictures that shown on the screen.

You can use the PlayStation 3 console to watch HD movies if you want to

Before that, you need to have a set of HDTV (either plasma TV or LCD flat screen TV will do, just that LCD is better for your health since it do not spread any radiation effects )and HDMI Cable (High Definition Multimedia Interface) to connect from your PlayStation 3 to your High Definition TV in order to have these HD effects.

Let me explain in a bit more here

HD means "high definition". You know, our TV screen picture is build up by lot of small pixels just like our PC screen. If the TV screen picture is build up by more pixels, the picture will become more clear and sharp; and more pixels will required more storage space that pictures produce by Blu-Ray Disc will be much higher quality compare to DVD disc, because it has more storage space to carry more pixels.

HDTV able to shown all the small pixels in the TV screen and you need HDMI cable to transmit large volume of pixels from your Playstation 3 to your HDTV to give you HD effects. Are you getting more clear now?

You might also want to increase your movie or gaming experience by attached a home theater system to your HDTV to enhance the audio effects which can up to 7.1 channels.

You shall buy Pioneer brands seem they are so popular in the market for the high quality sound that they are able to produce.

Which model you shall buy? Of course, higher price contribute higher sound quality. You just need to justify between quality and budget by yourself

Beside Blu-Ray disc player, you can use some model of the PlayStation 3 to play majority of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games.

Why I say some model? There are 4 models of PlayStation 3 which can commonly get in the market :-

1. 20GB Console - have the least hard disk space and unable to connect your PlayStation 3 to internet.

However, it is integrate with Emotion Engine that allow you to play majority of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games.

2. 40GB Console & 80 GB Console - can allow your PlayStation 3 online but unable to play majority of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games

3. 60 GB console that allow you to play majority of the PS1 and PS2 games and even online games.

It is better to get 60GB console if this is your first PlayStation console since there are also quite a few of nice PS1 and PS2 games that worth to play.

Besides, it allow you to play online PlayStation games. In fact, the major selling point of PlayStation 3 games are online games that allow you to battle with other hardcore gamers from worldwide.

You will not getting bored with a single game since your opponent have turn into smart humans; and game developers are happy as well since they just need to maintain their game server and no need to worry the pirated copy of the PS3 games to exist.

Why? If you buy the pirated copy, you are unable to play the online game

You can even download the trial version of PlayStation 3 games and play for free before buying the game. If you not happy with it, just delete it and look into next game

You can get more info about PlayStation 3 tips from PlayStation 3 Tips Section

About the author - Calvin Loke is a PlayStation hardcore gamers for more than 7 years. He has play most of the popular PlayStation 1, 2 and 3 games. He has create a PlayStation Games Guide site to help other PS game fans online.

Sony's Latest Version of the Playstation 3 With 180GB HHD

With Sony's launch of the upgrade from the PS3 80GB, the PlayStation 3 160GB has now become the industry's most advanced next-generation home console hardware, realised through the combination of Cell and RSX processors.With the 160GB PlayStation 3's Giga-bit Ethernet and a pre-installed 160GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as standard in PS3, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to download a variety of contents as well as access on-line games and services over the Playstation Network. Equipped with basic input/output ports, PlayStation 3 160GB supports a broad range of displays from conventional NTSC/PAL standard TVs to the latest full HD (1080i/1080p) flat panel displays, offering PS3 owners the joy of the most advanced computer home entertainment resource. These can easily be saved onto your hard drive and viewed later or transfered via broad band to you PSP handheld.

With the fantastic power of the Cell processor, Playstation 3 160GB is capable of playing back content from Blu-ray (BD) disc at a bit rate of multiplex 48Mbps with ease, the maximum bit rate defined in BD standards. The new SIXAXIS controller for PS3 160GB refines and improves the original popular PlayStation controller. The PlayStation 3 capable of delivering motion-sensing tilt control, plus delivering full freedom and control over the PlayStation 3?'s wide range of games and services. Use are price Guide below to find the Best Deals On the PS3 160GB Games Console . A slight drawback with this model is that it is not backwards compatiable with Playstation 2 games. However, if you are new to the Playstation console world this machine with really rock your gaming world.

If you already have the 40GB PS3 or the 80GB playstation games console then there is no real point in uprageing to the PS3 160GB. If you are buying your fisrt playstation, this is a great time. many of the current PS3 160GB deals and promotional offers include free games that your can download from the Playstation Network. These are not half baked games either, they include Grand Turismo 5 Prolog. You will be looking to pay about £50 to £70 more for the PS3 160GB version compared to the 80GB one.

Summary of the key features of the Playstation 3 160GB games console

Complete with 160GB Hard disk drive - this is double the size of the previous

Blu ray Disc Player.

One Sixaxis Controller.

Wi-Fi ready.

Cell broadband Engine.

2 USB ports - you did actually get 4 in the 80Gb version of the PS3

Dolby 5.1ch sound.

Supports up to 1080p high definition

I have a Playstation website where you can find out more about PS3 160GB and also compare retailers, so you can find the Best PS3 160GB Prices.