Friends > Friends category

Friends category

To use this feature, you may be required to update the system software.


Send or receive messages or do chat with other PS3™ users over PlayStation®Network. You will need to create (sign up for) a PlayStation®Network account to use these features. The following icons are displayed under (Friends). The icons displayed vary depending on the conditions of use.

Block List View a list of people on your block list.
Add a Friend Send a request to add someone to your Friends list.
Players Met View a list of people you have played PlayStation®3 format online games* with. Select this icon to send a message to a player or to request to add a Friend.
Start New Chat Start a chat.
Chat Room (Text Only) This icon is displayed when there is a chat room for text chat. If a new chat room is added, is displayed.
Voice/Video Chat Room This icon is displayed during a voice / video chat.
Message Box Create new messages and view messages that you have received and sent.
(your online ID) The avatar that you selected when you created your PlayStation®Network account is displayed here.
(Friend's name) This icon indicates a person on your Friends list. By selecting this icon, you can send and receive messages or do chat with Friends.
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Some games may not support this feature.


Hints

  • On the PS3™ system, users who are on your Friends list are called "Friends". Also, e-mails that you send or receive under (Friends) are called "messages".
  • Up to 50 players can be displayed under (Players Met). After this limit is reached, the oldest entry will be automatically deleted each time a new player is added.
  • To do voice chat, you will need an audio input / output device (such as a headset, sold separately). To chat with video, you will also need a USB camera (sold separately).
  • You can use a compatible USB headset / Bluetooth® headset / EyeToy™ USB camera / PlayStation®Eye / USB camera compliant with USB video class (UVC) on the PS3™ system.
  • When connecting a USB camera using a USB hub, use a hub that supports USB 2.0. If a hub that does not support USB 2.0 is used, image degradation may occur or the image may not be displayed.
  • For information on supported peripherals and usage instructions, contact the retailer where the peripherals are sold.

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