Q: My Stats aren’t updating, why aren’t they?
A: Zipper has been having
issues with their backlogging of stats. Just be patient and they will update eventually. Also, make sure you are
playing in Ranked Games and not Unranked Games.
Q: Do Socom: Fireteam Bravo and Socom 3 run on the same servers?
A: Yes, the two game’s servers are identical, which is why you can send messages back and forth across the P2P Network.
Q: I keep getting unnecessary disconnects put onto my stats, why is this?
A: Socom 3
sometimes records wins as disconnects or if you shut off your Playstation 2 in the Lobby of a game it can sometimes record
disconnects. They have already reset this stat once, it is likely they will do it again.
Q: When starting Socom 3 Online, my connection to the server times out and I get
disconnected. How can I stop this?
A:
Try restarting your Playstation 2 and Router and opening the ports mentioned in this thread. If that doesn’t
work, try directly connecting to the internet through the modem to see if it isn’t your router. If the problem
persists, contact your ISP and ask them to open all of your ports that they may have left closed for security reasons.
Q: A Team-Killer/Glitcher is ruining my Online Gaming Experience, I tried voting
him out but I come across either Vote On or Vote Off. Which do I pick?
A: Vote the player‘off’.
Q: Can I use a code breaker to unlock the Single Player Content?
A: Yes, but
be sure to remember to remove and delete all traces of your code breaker off your memory card and remove the unit from the
Playstation 2.
Q:
I want to verify my account, but I'm not 18 years of age, does it matter? Will I get banned if I am caught?
A: No, it does not matter what age you are to verify your account and no you won't get banned if you are
caught. All the credit card information is asking for is just to make sure you are tied to that name.
Q:
I forgot my password to my verified account, what do I do to retrieve it?
A: You cannot retrieve a lost password, you will have to register a new account. Sorry. Only one account
can be tied to one credit card, so choose your name and passwords wisely.
Q:
How do you throw grenades?
A: Select your grenades from your Equipment Selection, and then hold in your trigger
button. Release the trigger when your throwing distance is at your desired length and watch the grenade fly!
Q:
I see people with invisible/multicolored Ghillie Suits running around, how do I get one of these?
A: This is a bug in the game. It is caused by the background colors and the Ghillie Suit blending
in with each other and then the suit will change colors or disappear completely. Join in this thread to discuss this bug.
Q:
Does my Socom 1 Microphone work with Socom 3?
A: Yes, it
does work with Socom 3, and is compatible with any other game.
Q:
I see people with XML Statistics Bars here on the forum, how do I go about getting one of these?
A: You have probably seen bars similar to this:
To go about getting one of these, please refer to this thread by socomcasper. He has found a way to stream XML Stats off the Socom 3 Community Site.
Any questions on this should be refered to him, and his thread.
Q:
Do you have questions about hooking up your HD-TV to your Playstation 2 to get full Socom 3 High-Def effect?
A: Go to this thread by Socomfish, a lot of good replies and helpful information.
Q:
Questions about the Linksys WRT54G?
A: Try the 12 Step Linksys WRT54G Fix by J0RDAN.
Q:
Is my USB Headset compatible with SOCOM 3?
A: Socom 3 is only compatible
with the Socom USB headset, USB Headset for Playstation 2, and the Logitech USB Headset for Playstation 2. Third party
USB Headsets are not supported. To confirm that your USB Headset is compatible with Socom 3 and is functioning correctly,
try using the USB Headset in the Single Player mode of Socom 3 for voice commands. Be sure that the microphone is not
muted if the USB Headset contains a mute function. If the USB Headset works in the Single Player mode of Socom 3 for
voice commands then it is compatible with Socom 3 and can be used for online voice chat. If your USB Headset does not
work in the Single Player portion of Socom 3 for voice commands than the USB Headset is not functioning correctly or is not
compatible with Socom 3.
Q:
Why can't I create or join games?
A: This may possibly be caused by blocked network ports used for SOCOM 3 by a firewall
on your network router or DSL/Cable modem. SOCOM 3 requires TCP port 10080 and UDP port 50000 in order to connect to
online games. Try connecting your PlayStation®2 directly to your DSL/Cable modem to see if this corrects your connection
issue, if you are able to connect this may indicate that your router may be blocking the traffic. Please contact your
router manufacturer for information on how to open the necessary ports or forward port information to your PlayStation®2.
Q:
Why doesn't voice chat work for me?
A: In order to use the voice
chat feature through the headset in Socom 3, the UDP port range 6000 - 7000 must be open as well as UDP port 10070.
Try connecting your PlayStation®2 directly to your DSL/Cable modem to see if this corrects your connection issue, if you are
able to use voice chat this may indicate that your router may be blocking the traffic. Please contact your router manufacturer
for information on how to open the necessary ports or forward port information to your PlayStation®2.
Q:
What is Server Error 36/Community Not Available?
A: This error
occurs when the Primary DNS server specified in your Network Configuration File is not functioning properly. Please
contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain another DNS server address or specify a new DNS server in your Network Configuration
file.
Q:
Are you trying to log into Socom 3 at College and having problems?
A: Some colleges
purposely block ports to prevent file sharing and what-not. Please try this thread to search for your answers.
Q:
Want a streaming RSS Feed of the Socom 3 Forums here on Playstation.com?
A: Follow this thread that I made after the new Lithium Technologies Forum Updates. (7.7.7)
Q:
What are the keyboard commands for messaging a player in-game?
A: Type /w
"playername" message here to contact a player in-game and /t for team message on Socom 3 Online. For more discussion
on this topic, visit this thread.
Q:
Does the Socom 3 CD do in fact contain the Socom 2 Maps compressed and waiting for a patch?
A: No, this is a complete rumor solved by Toxic Ninja in this thread here.
Q:
Do you have questions on DNAS and DNAS Errors you may or may not be receiving?
A: Click here to visit Rmack90's Guide to DNAS in the Playstation 2 Network Adaptor Forum.
Q:
What are the ways I can save the new Downloadable Content for use on Socom 3?
A: Each SOCOM 3 Map Pack can be purchased online for $5.99 per pack by logging into a SOCOM 3: U.S.
Navy SEALs online account. Using either a compatible USB Mass Storage Device (such as a USB Flash/Thumb drive), internal hard
disk drive (40GB) (for PlayStation(R)2) or a PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system with Memory Stick Duo Media (minimum
32MB) as storage, SOCOM fans can download any of the SOCOM 3 Map Packs, take them anywhere and access them online using their
SOCOM 3 account for all-new tactical military action.
Q:
How often are you going to have new SOCOM 3 Map Packs?
A: The second
and third SOCOM 3 Map Packs will follow over the next several months and will feature classic maps from the original title
that launched the hit franchise, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, as well as innovative SOCOM 3 maps never before seen for an all-new
combat experience.
Q:
What is contained in a SOCOM 3 Map Pack?
A: Each SOCOM 3 Map Pack
contains several maps that can be used in the LAN or Online mode of SOCOM 3.
Q:
How much will the SOCOM 3 Map Packs cost?
A: Each SOCOM 3 Map Pack
will cost $5.99.
Q:
Is tax included in the $5.99 price?
A: Yes, where applicable.
Q:
Can I use a different credit card to purchase downloads than I did to verify my account?
A: Yes, you may use any valid credit card to make online purchases through SOCOM 3.
Q:Can I use the SOCOM 3 Map Packs I purchased with my SOCOM 3 account with another
or multiple SOCOM 3 Accounts?
: No. The online use of the SOCOM 3 Map
Packs is tied to the SOCOM 3 account from which you purchased the Map Pack. The Map Packs can only be used online with
the SOCOM 3 account that purchased them and cannot be shared or used by any other SOCOM 3 account.
: Unfortunately,
as stated in the SOCOM 3 Purchase Agreement, there are no refunds available for purchased products regardless of your SOCOM
3 account status.
: For security reasons, you must enter your entire personal information again each time you purchase a
SOCOM 3 Map Pack. This ensures an added level of security when purchasing SOCOM 3 Map Packs online.
Q: How long can I
keep my SOCOM 3 Map Packs?
: The purchased downloads are yours to keep forever.
However, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. reserves the right to discontinue the SOCOM 3 online service as described
in the SOCOM 3 User Agreement and in the SOCOM 3 Purchase Agreement. In the event of discontinuation of the SOCOM 3
Online Service the SOCOM 3 Map Packs will no longer be available for play in the SOCOM 3 Online mode.
: Yes, you can download the SOCOM 3 Map Packs
without purchasing them. You can download and play the SOCOM 3 Map Packs in LAN mode without purchasing them but you
must purchase the SOCOM 3 Map Packs with your SOCOM 3 account before they can be used in the SOCOM 3 online mode.
Q: Can I download the SOCOM 3 Map Packs again
if I accidentally delete them?
: Yes, if you accidentally delete a SOCOM 3 Map
Pack you can download it again without having to purchase it again.
Good Luck on your Gaming
Adventure on Socom 3: US Navy SEALs!
