PS3 Hardware and Compatibility Information (In Work)

Alright I have been seeing a number of issues regarding the region of the console/hardware information as well as region coding information for the discs. Generally Blu-Ray is regionless therefore it should work on any console though the trouble comes when you try to get DLC content off of the PSN Store.

This first table here is going to explain how to identify your consoles model number and then some of the specs for the console which can also be useful when purchasing a console:

Model number	Release date[8]	Model	Regions	CPU	GPU	Power Supply
CECHAxx	Nov 2006	60 GB	00 01 06 07 12 (JP, NA)	90nm	90nm	380W
CECHBxx	Nov 2006	20 GB	00 01 07 12 (JP, NA)	90nm	90nm	380W
CECHCxx	Mar 2007	60 GB	02 03 04 08 (EU/PAL)	90nm	90nm	380W
CECHDxx	unreleased	20 GB	(EU/PAL)	90nm	380W
CECHExx	Aug 2007	80 GB	01 05 06 11 12 (NA)	90nm	90nm	380W
CECHFxx	unreleased	80 GB	(NA)
CECHGxx	Oct 2007	40 GB	01 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (NA, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHHxx	Oct 2007	40 GB	00 01 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHIxx	unreleased	40 GB[a]		65nm	65nm	280W
CECHJxx	Aug 2008	40 GB[b]	00 02 03 04 (JP, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHKxx	Aug 2008	80 GB	01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (NA, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHLxx	Oct 2008	80 GB[c]	00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHMxx	Oct 2008	80 GB	03 (UK)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHNxx	unreleased	80 GB		65nm	65nm	280W
CECHOxx	unreleased	80 GB		65nm	65nm	280W
CECHPxx	Oct 2008	160 GB	00 01 04 05 06 07 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECHQxx	Apr 2009	160 GB	00 (JP)	65nm	65nm	280W
CECH-20xxA	Sep 2009	120 GB	00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	250W
CECH-20xxB	Oct 2009	250 GB	00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	250W
CECH-21xxA	Mar 2010	120 GB	00 01 03 04 05 07 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	250W
CECH-21xxB	Mar 2010	250 GB	00 01 03 04 05 07 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	250W
CECH-25xxA[d]	July 2010	160 GB	00 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	230W
CECH-25xxB[d]	July 2010	320 GB	00 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	230W
CECH-30xxA	July 2011	160 GB	00 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	230W/200W
CECH-30xxB	July 2011	320 GB	00 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 12 (JP, NA, EU/PAL)	45nm	45nm	230W/200W

Alright to add on to this previous table is one that explains what the "xx' could be replaced by and what the numeric code represents:

Code (Suffix)	Region	First Release Date	First Model Released	SDTV Region	Blu-ray Region	DVD Region	PS2 Region	PS1 Region
00	Japan	Nov 11, 2006	CECHA00	NTSC	A	2 NTSC	NTSC-J	NTSC-J
01	North America	Nov 17, 2006	CECHA01	NTSC	A	1 NTSC	NTSC-U/C	NTSC-US
02	Australia / New Zealand	Mar 23/23, 2007	CECHC02	PAL	B	4 PAL	PAL	PAL
03	U.K. / Ireland	Mar 23, 2007	CECHC03	PAL	B	2 PAL	PAL	PAL
04	Europe / Middle East / Africa	Mar 23/22/23, 2007	CECHC04	PAL	B	2 PAL	PAL	PAL
05	South Korea	Jun 16, 2007	CECHE05	NTSC	A	3 NTSC	NTSC-J	NTSC-J
06	Singapore / Malaysia	Mar 07, 2007	CECHA06	NTSC	A	3 NTSC	NTSC-J	NTSC-J
07	Taiwan	Nov 17, 2006	CECHA07	NTSC	A	3 NTSC	NTSC-J	NTSC-J
08	Russia / India	Apr 20/27, 2007	CECHC08	PAL	C	5 NTSC/PAL	PAL	PAL
09	China			PAL	C	6 NTSC/PAL	NTSC-C	NTSC-J
10
11	Mexico	Aug 27, 2007	CECHE11	NTSC	A	4 NTSC	NTSC-U/C	NTSC-US
12	Hong Kong	Nov 17, 2006	CECHA12	NTSC	A	3 NTSC/PAL	NTSC-J	NTSC-J

Lastly on the binding of the game is a code that is supposed to signify the region that the game is made and meant for:

Prefix	Description
BCAS	First Party, Asia
BCJS	First Party, Japan
BLAS	Third Party, Asia
BLJM	Third Party, Japan
BLJS	Third Party, Japan
BCUS	First Party, US
BLUS	Third Party, US
BCES	First Party, Europe
BLES	Third Party, Europe

Spec Ops Rank Reset in Modern Warfare 3(MW3)

1Due to one of the latest patches and DLC releases for the Modern Warfare 3 game on the XBox there has been an issue with players Spec Op ranks being reset. I have done a little bit of research and I believe that I do have a couple of fixes for these issues. Please let me know if they work or if they may need a tweak but this has worked for me at least

1.) The first possible correction is uninstall the game from the hard drive, then clear the system cache, then make sure the DLC works, and then re-install the game to the hard drive. Once it re-installs check to see if the spec ops data has come back and the DLC still works. 

2.) The other possible correction is uninstall the game from the hard drive, then go on the hard drive and completely delete all the dlc, then clear out the system cache, restart the console and then leaving the game uninstalled from the hdd go to the store and download all the dlc again from the store, then check spec ops and see if the data has come back.

Verifying the Integrity of the Game Cache in Steam

Many times for Steam games you will get some error messages or minor performance problems that can be caused by corrupt files for the game on the computer or they could just be missing all together. To ensure that all of these files are correct, not corrupt and actually on your computer you can verify the Integrity of the Game Cache in Steam. Next thing even close to this to ensure it is not the Files for the game is a complete uninstall reinstall of the game. This function is rather similar to most repair utilities that other games can have. In order to perform this you need to:

1. Open the Steam Client
2. Under Library right Click on the game you want to perform this function on
3. In the contextual menu select properties
4. Once the properties window opens Select the Local Files Tab
5. Under the Local Files tab you are going to want to Select the button that states "Verify the Integrity of the Game Cache
6. After this the Steam Client will go through all the files for the selected game and ensure that they are all there and correct/Not Corrupt. Once the verification is complete it will state how many files were downloaded/replaced

Deleting and Recovering your Gamertag on the XBox

Sometimes player data can become corrupted on the console, information doesn't show up for your Account or for some reason it may be causing in an in-game issue  such as connectivity to an online game stating the servers are down. Maybe your Gamertag is being signed out mysteriously for no reason while you are playing a game or prior to you jumping in an online game. Maybe you just simply want the Gamertag on another console. This is one troubleshooting method that can be used to Eliminate the player profile itself from causing the issue.
Starting off I will explain how to delete the Gamertag from the XBox 360 console.

Deleting your gamertag:

1. Go to Settings, and then select System.
2. Select Storage.
3. Select All Devices.
4. Select Gamer Profiles.
5. Select the gamertag that you want to delete.
6. Select Delete.
7. Select one of the following:
• Select Delete Profile Only. This deletes the profile but leaves saved games and achievements.
• Select Delete Profile and Items to delete the profile and the associated saved games and achievements. 

To Recover your profile on the console afterwards or on a different console:

1. Press the Xbox Guide button on your controller (large X button in the center of your controller).
2. Select Download Profile.
Note Not seeing Download Profile? Press X to sign out of your profile.

3. Enter the Windows Live ID associated with your Xbox LIVE gamertag. If you don’t know your Windows Live ID or password, see Manage your Windows Live ID.
4. Now, enter your Windows Live ID password. Note If your account is an Xbox LIVE child account, the parent’s Windows Live ID information is required to download the profile.
   
5. Select the storage device for your profile (for example, Hard Drive).
Your profile will begin downloading. Once your profile is downloaded, you can choose whether or not you want to require your Windows Live ID password to sign into your profile.




 

Restoring Default Settings for the PS3

I know that sometimes there are many issues that can not be fixed through basic troubleshooting methods on the console and sometimes settings can play a role in some of these issues. To be honest it depends on the game and the problem. I have seen this fix many Internet connection issues or issues with the console freezing, improper display, PSN Store download issues and what not this method is rather simple and I have found that not many people know about this. Basically the steps are:

• Turn on the console (If you can not see the XMB or there are issues with it hold the power button down for 5 seconds until you hear three beeps)
• Once you are able to get to the menu scroll to the left where the settings section is
• Select System Settings
• Scroll down and select Restore Default Settings
• Once you do this the system will restart and ask you to connect the controller and hit the PS Button
• Follow the rest of the steps the console gives you and you will be all set

This can usually be a quick fix if you don't want to go through all the menu options and play with them for hours 

MW3 Files different from server error

Alright as many of you may already know if you are playing MW3 on the Pc and recently purchased the DLC there are some errors going around that say "Files different from server" this is due to an update server with the MW3 PC servers. I have found a fix regarding this and this should help solve any issues.

• Select My computer
• Select the hard drive the game is on
• Select Program Files
• Then Slect the Steam Folder
• From here move the Userdata folder to the desktop
• Then have the customer go to the steam client
• Right click the MW3 Multiplayer .exe and select properties
• Select the Local Files Tab
• Then select the Verify Integrity of Game Cache option

After it completes ensure that the Userdata folder has repopulated and then have them try to recreate the error

Fixing Elite APP issues for the PS3

1) 1st, set everything back to default then delete the Elite app and delete the cache on your console then re-download the app. For deleting the app; go to system settings, click on storage, click on hard-drive, highlight the Elite app and press the Y button and delete. For deleting the cache, go to system settings, click on storage, highlight hard-drive, press the Y button and then delete cache

2) After doing this re-download the app from the marketplace. Go into the MW3 game, do the update for it, and then go to the multi-player and click on the Elite tab. Let me know what it says then.

3) Then please shut off the console and now to your PC part. When you do this 1st delete your browser history, then log into Elite unlink console log out, then log back in and re-link your console...please in that order ok. On the top right you should see my account tab, click that and then click on my profile tab, from there, scroll down and look for the console link tabs. Click on the green checked one for your console to unlink and then log out, log back in, go to that page, and re-link your console and that step should be done.

4) Now what we did is reset and have forced the site to double check itself on both ends. This can take up to 24 hours to re-sync everything but you should get those entitlements soon. Go back to the console and check your barracks. If after a day this doesn't go through please contact us back thank you.

5) If this doesn't work or if you don't have any custom classes or anything else please just e-mail me back and I will update your issue. Follow the steps below for how to do that.

How to clear the Game Utility data on the PS3 (Part 2)

Alright so here is the second video of my tutorial series on how to fix issues with games on your PS3. Just did this one today so let me know what you think and if it helped.

Video Tutorial Part 1

Alright I am podsting this video in response to multiple comments I have received here on the site asking for videos on how to do some of these things. Yesterday I sat down and recorded the first part to this tutorial which will include where basic troubleshooting stuff is located and what it is used for. As well as some basic information on the Modern Warfare 3 game or the Elite service. I will be recording part 2 to this video today and I should be posting it either today or tomorrow. Let me know what you think of the video and if there is anything

I can not connect to Multiplayer.....

 Alright I have recently went over some of the comments that were left for me on the Blog and this is the first one that I decided to try and address. I will try to make this as simple as possible.

Q: I cannot connect to multiplayer on MW3 i was able to until a few days ago now when I try to get a match i just get disconnected from the internet how do i fix this?

A: Alright, so networking/internet issues are very difficult to gauge and troubleshoot unless you are actually there. Though there are a couple of common things that I suggest can be done before contacting a Network Technician.

• First thing you can do and this is probably going to be the most simple to do and that is to reset your router and/or modem. Usually my suggestion is to remove the power supply for a full 30secs before trying to restart the devices. This will clear the devices memory and any corruptions that might be caught up in there.
• Alright so if you performed that step and nothing improved with your connection then the next thing you are going to want to do is determine if the console or computer is on Wireless. If it is on a wireless network. Try to plug the computer/console directly into the modem/router. Some times Wireless networks have data packet loss which can cause a poor connection.
• So you tried the top two steps out and it still isn't working. The next thing to do is verify that none of the files on the console are causing this to happen. Each console will save temporary game files, videos and updates to the Game Utiliy Data of the System cache please select the link to view the article.http://portalpcgaming.blogspot.com/2011/12/checking-to-see-if-issue-is-due-to.html . For PC you are going to want to Verify the Integrity of the Game Cache in the Steam Client
• Alright so if you have determined that it isn't the files on the console or computer aren't causing your network issue then the next thing you are going to want to try is to Forward the required ports for the game or set your console in a DMZ status. This is all explained in the following article portalpcgaming.blogspot.com/2011/12/port-forwarding-for-video-games.html
• If all of this fails there could be possibly be something wrong on the games end. Maybe there is a server malfunction on their side. Call their customer support or visit their website for detailed information. A customer support agent may be able to provide you with additional information or steps you can take to fix the issue.
• If everything is all good on the games end it is possible you may have another issue such as router/modem problem. There could be improper settings on those devices or the console/computer or programs or files that are not up to date.

What issues are you having?

Alright I have been seeing a decline in some of the trending issues that I have been keeping track of lately. I haven't seen too many new problems that are terribly difficult to fix popping up. So I thought to myself well where would be a good idea to pull some new fixes from. You guys! Of course. I have been receiving an increased amount of emails regarding comments people have been posting on the site. So what i want to do is give you the opportunity to let me know what problems you are having and I will respond with a full post including a text, pictures or videos on how to fix it.

Clearing the PS3 Cache and Cookies

Alright so I know more and more games as well as companies are starting to create console apps for the consoles and sometimes there can be issues with this as those consoles weren't exactly made to browse the internet as their primary function. Thus the console if not kept up to date and up to current standards may not have the correct files and programs to run all sites. One thing that can cure alot of the problems with the console apps is directly clearing the cache and cookies on the console. Unfortunately you are only able to do this on the PS3.
Here are the instructions:

-In the Playstation Cross Media Bar Menu, select "Network"

-Scroll down and select "Internet Browser" and press X
 

-Press the triangle button
 

-Highlight "Tools" and press Right on the analog stick or directional pad.
 

-Scroll down and highlight "Delete Cookies"
 

-Press X and select Yes.

Successfully denying access to a program for Youtube

It seems more and more games are using Youtube as a method to try to show game play videos and allow players to earn fame by posting their videos to Youtube. Sometimes these sites and programs require special access to Youtube in order to properly post videos and manage them. I have often seen people receiving errors while trying to unlink their Youtube account from these sites/programs and vice versa. Many times users try to sever this link using the sites/programs but the change is never reflected on Youtubes site. So I have decided to provide you guys with a way to sever the access of the site from the Youtube side.

Here are those instructions:
1. Log into Youtube.com

2. Left click on your username in the upper right corner

3. Left click "Settings"

4. Left click "Manage Account" from the menu on the left

5. Left click on "here" ("here" is the actual link) in the "Authorized Sites" section

6. Left click [ Revoke Access] to the right of the bullet-point where “callofduty.com – YouTube” is

Petition: Why should XBox360 be so special?

As I am sure many of you know the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Elite service has recently released its first DLC pack. Though to many peoples disappointment it was only released for the XBox360 Elite members. Why might this be you ask? Well it seems as if Activision and Infiinity Ward signed a special agreement with Microsoft. Some of you XBox users might be saying that you pay extra for the Live service annually. My response to that is too bad. Choose your console choose your fate. There should be no reason why one console should get the DLC content before the other especially when people are paying an extra fifty dollars to get the monthly DLC. Not to mention this DLC pack was promised to everyone in January and XBox got the content within a week of February. Now don't get me wrong I am not trying to bash  XBox users. I love the console and think it is great. Though like I said you made certain choices when you purchased the console. More specifically you chose to pay in order to play online. There is no reason why PS3 users should have to take the fall for Microsofts follies especially when you paid the extra money to get it earlier. I have also recently heard some rumors floating around that non-elite XBox members may be able to get the DLC before Elite PS3 members. So what I am asking the gaming community to do today is voice their opinion on this matter by signing this petition by leaving a comment with your gamertag and how you feel about this. Let's try to prevent this from happening to future Call of Duty content and more importantly to keep this from happening within other games.