You have to get the Phoenix ashes into the slot for it to work. Go forward to go around the arena to get the ashes in place. Then from there, it'll work.
It could be a reader error. One thing you could try is get a lens cleaning kit and see if that helps. Also be sure the PS3 is updated with the latest firmware. If you've already done those, then the reader itself may be bad and you'd have to get it fixed.
Of course, that's parts of what makes it great. Especially considering all PS3 games are Blu-ray, it would be stupid if it couldn't play Blu-ray movies. And yes, it's got native 3D capabilities, so anything that's 3D can be run 3D with the 3D TV.
Cracked or scratched? They are two completely different things.
If it's cracked, then there's nothing you can do but get a new disc.
If it's scratched, you can get it buffed to try and fill in the scratch, but if it's too bad, then you'll need a new disc.
You've got the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death). It's a hardware issue, and can be just about anything. You'll have to get it fixed or just get a new PS3.
In this case, since you said the drive won't spin, then that's the possible cause. Though it could be something else causing it not to work...
It could just be encoded wrong for the PS3 to play it. Get a video converter, such as Total Video Converter or PS3 Video 9, and re-encode / convert the video and then it should work.
It could just be encoded wrong for the PS3 to play it. Get a video converter, such as Total Video Converter or PS3 Video 9, and re-encode / convert the video and then it should work.
Try going to the settings and make sure it's properly working:
Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings
Be sure both Input and Output are set to the device, then set the levels accordingly.
If it's not being recognized or not properly working, try re-pairing it with the PS3. If...
Is your TV a fullscreen or widescreen model? If it's fullscreen, then that's why the bars, as fullscreen TVs are not designed for widescreen videos thus having bars on the top and bottom, so it produces a widescreen video effect. Otherwise it would be stretched vertically and look weird.
If...
It's definitely not MANDATORY, but it is SUGGESTED. Dust can build up over time and cause the PS3 to overheat if it doesn't have proper airflow. The suggested vacuuming of the vents allows any loose dust to be pulled out so it doesn't build up causing possible overheating.
No, the Bluetooth chip has to be specially built-in for it to work properly. The only thing you can do is find the adapter if possible or just get a new controller.
Copy it to an external device -- USB flash or hard drive -- formatted as FAT32. Connect the device to the PS3. On the PS3 go to the proper menu -- in this case, Video -- and highlight the device. Tap Triangle then select Display All. Highlight the video, tap Triangle, select Copy.
Try plugging it in directly using its charging cable, then see what happens. On the end of the headset itself is a small rubber cover that you would have to remove to get to the plug to connect it directly.