One of the problems that occurs with assiduous frequency on the PlayStation 3 system is that related to the reading of game or movie discs. If you are faced with such a problem on your console, before calling the technical service, it is recommended that you try to resolve it yourself by following the advice outlined below.
What to do if the PS3 doesn’t read games
It may seem obvious, but one of the most common reasons for a console not to read a CD is the physical damage of the CD. Check both sides of the disc to make sure it is not scratched or damaged, and clean it carefully with a microfiber cloth. Once this is done, put the disc back in the console and try to play it again.
Another situation that causes problems in disc recognition is having a console configured in an alternate region, there is a possibility that the PS3 will not recognize the different disc formats. In this case you will need to turn on your PlayStation 3, enter Settings , then System Settings and, finally, Default Settings. Check the region set and whether or not it is compatible with the disc you want to use.
If both methods do not work, the problem may be inherent to the console software. To fix it, you will need to use the options provided by the PS3 system’s Security Settings : remove the disc from the unit and put the device in standby mode . A red light will indicate the status of your device. Then, press and hold the On / Off buttonuntil two beeps are heard, followed by a consecutive double beep. If the double beep is slow to occur, repeat the process. If the process was successful, the device should open a menu. From this choose the third option ( File System Restore ) and follow the on-screen instructions.
