Play Games

It's exhilarating to play games on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Reach your personal best or enjoy multiplayer online. Find out about online gaming.

Playing a Disc

PLAYSTATION®3 games are available on Blu-ray Disc™ (BD). Find out how to Play a Disc

User's Guide

The User’s Guide is packed with tips to help you get your game on.

Game category icons
Learn about the items in the XMB Game category. Note, the game icons displayed in  the XMB menu vary depending on the conditions of use.

Starting and quitting games
Select the icon of the game, and then press the X Button button to start.

Adjusting wireless controller settings
Press and hold the PS button on the controller during gameplay to adjust settings.

Saved data
Access saved game data from the hard disk or storage media


NOTE
Some PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® format software titles may perform differently on this system than they do on PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® systems, or may not perform properly on this system. PS3™ does not support a vibration controller.