Sometimes when you’re playing a game, your PS3 freezes. This can be frustrating, but it’s usually not a big deal. There are several things you can try to fix this issue.

Here are some things to try:

1. Remove the disc and make sure nothing is stuck in there that could cause the problem.
2. If you’re using a disc-based game with a case, remove the disc from the case and see if that fixes the problem. If it does, put it back in its case and try again. If it doesn’t work, then your problem isn’t caused by having your disc out of its case.
3. Try unplugging all cables connected to your PS3 except for power (including Ethernet) and see if that fixes things for you (don’t forget to plug back in any controllers or other accessories).
4. Make sure your console isn’t overheating by opening the cover at the bottom of your console (it should slide up easily), then take out any discs if they’re inside there, blow out any dust with canned air or another device designed for this purpose, then put everything back together again and turn on your console as normal.

Last modified: October 12, 2022