Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- PlayStation 3 (PS3) with internet access
- USB drive (if installing wallpapers manually)
Installing PS3 Wallpapers Via the Internet Browser
Step1
Nearly any image found on the Internet can be used as PS3 wallpaper. Open the PS3 internet browser by selecting "Network," then "Internet Browser" from the main menu XMB (XrossMediaBar). Navigate to any website that offers wallpaper images, such as Flickr or Google Images.
Step2
Place your cursor over an image and press Triangle on the PS3 controller. A context menu will open. From this menu, go to "File," then select "Save Image."
Step3
Exit the PS3 internet browser and go to "Photo" in the XMB main menu.
Step4
Find the image you downloaded, select it and press Triangle on the PS3 controller. Then select “Set as Wallpaper.”
Installing PS3 Wallpapers Manually From an External Source
Step1
Navigate your computer’s web browser to a website for PS3 themes and/or wallpaper images.
Step2
Download the file onto your computer and save it to a portable USB drive or thumbdrive. Wallpaper images should be .jpg images. Any image on the computer from a digital camera or other image source can also be used.
Step3
Connect the USB drive or thumbdrive to the PS3 via the console’s USB port.
Step4
Navigate to "Photos" in the XMB, then find the icon for the USB drive. Select the drive and press Triangle to bring up the copy menu. Copy wallpaper images to the Photos directory. From there, navigate to the image file in the Photo directory and apply it as a wallpaper by selecting it with the Triangle button.
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