How to Connect a Playstation 3

Playstation 3 with Wireless Controller

Playstation 3 is a fabulous video game console that allows its users to play games, surf the internet, watch Blu-Ray movies, and much more. Luckily, despite its truly revolutionary degree of technological sophistication, it's still relatively simple to connect a Playstation 3 and get it up and running. Here's how to connect your Sony Playstation 3 with minimal hassle:

Things You'll Need

• Playstation 3 with original hardware
• Internet connection
• Television
• Surge protector

Instructions

1. Remove the Playstation 3 from its packaging, along with all of the cords and wireless controller.

2. Situate the Playstation 3 next to your television, or in a nearby location, placing it horizontally or vertically, whichever way you prefer.

3. Plug your surge protector into the wall.

4. Connect the AV cord that came with your Playstation 3 into the corresponding port on the back of the console.

5. Connect the other end of the AV cord (the one with 3 distinctly colored ends) into the corresponding ports on your television.

6. Plug the power cord from the Playstation 3 into your surge protector.

7. Turn the surge protector's master power switch to the "On" setting.

8. Turn on the Playstation 3 by turning on the main power switch on the back of the console and then pressing the "Power" button.

9. Connect the wireless controller to your Sony Playstation 3 by plugging the included power cord into one of the USB ports on the front of the console. Plug the other end into the wireless controller.

Tips & Warnings

• To improve your picture quality and get a truly high definition experience, use an HDTV and connect it to your PS3 with HDMI cable.

• Always use a surge protector when connecting your PS3 to help protect it from damage and memory loss.