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Does a PS3 turn off by itself?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

The settings menu has the ability to turn off both the PlayStation 3 and the controllers when not in use. You must set both to turn off if you want them to do so.

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How do you keep your PS3 controller charging?

leave the PS3 turned on and change the settings to turn off the controller when the PS3 is turned off. You can turn the controller and the PS3 back on by pressing the PS3 emblem on the controller

When you charge your PS3 controller does the PS3 have to be turned on?

Yes if you are using the PS3 to charge it. You should also know that if you do not go to your settings menu and set the PS3 to automatically turn off the controller it will always need a charge because it will stay on when you turn your PS3 off.

What do you do when your PS3 wont turn off?

It happens and the easiest method is to pull out the power cord and then plug it back in. Make sure you want the PS3 to turn off as it will override the PS3 protection from shutting down

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Why do i lose your mw2 hacks when you turn your ps3 off?

Most games automatically delete all cheats and modifications when the game itself turns off.

How do you keep your PS3 controller charging?

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Should you turn off your PS3 or put it on standby mode?

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What happens if you forget to turn your ps3 off?

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Can you turn off your ps3 with a PS vita?

Never heard of it you can set the ps3 for auto turn off. There is nothing else except for manual or controller turn off. The iphone and the PS3 do not link at all except through the usb port

What do you do if your PS3 is frozen?

turn it off and restart it.

Why does your ps3 turn itself off and its not ylod?

The PS3 does have an auto shut off but it is for an inactive machine. Just be sure to be safe make sure yours is set for a couple of hours. Dust can cause a machine to overheat and so can poor ventilation

When you charge your PS3 controller does the PS3 have to be turned on?

Yes if you are using the PS3 to charge it. You should also know that if you do not go to your settings menu and set the PS3 to automatically turn off the controller it will always need a charge because it will stay on when you turn your PS3 off.

What do you do when your PS3 wont turn off?

It happens and the easiest method is to pull out the power cord and then plug it back in. Make sure you want the PS3 to turn off as it will override the PS3 protection from shutting down

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How do you turn 3D off on ps3?

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