WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed table of Contents to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television GettinG Started ................................................................. 2 screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who introduction ...................................................................... 2 have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic PlayStation®3 controller ............................................ 3 condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY controlS .............................................................................. 3 DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms: the Game Screen ...............................................................15 • dizziness • eye or muscle twitches • disorientation • any involuntary movement SuPerStar Selection .......................................................15 • altered vision • loss of awareness • seizures or convulsion. main menu ............................................................................15 RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. WWe univerSe—neW! .......................................................16 ______________________________________________________________________________ “attitude era”—neW! ......................................................16 Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure • Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen. WWe creationS .................................................................17 • Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available. omG! momentS—neW!........................................................18 • Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play. limb tarGet SyStem ..........................................................19 • Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPecial referee controlS—neW! ...............................21 Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, “i Quit” controlS—neW! ................................................ 22 nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, extreme ruleS controlS .............................................. 23 or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. braWl controlS—neW! .................................................24 NOTICE: Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the tlc controlS ..................................................................... 25 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the Steel caGe match controlS ....................................... 28 controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check hell in a cell match controlS .................................29 that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB elimination chamber controlS ................................30 cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. taG team controlS ..........................................................31 Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller. inferno match controlS ............................................. 32 WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: royal rumble controlS ............................................... 33 Do not connect your PS3™ system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen. PlayStation®netWork ...................................................34 HANDLING YOUR PS3™ FORMAT DISC: SuPerStar abilitieS......................................................... 35 • Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator did you knoW…? ...............................................................36 or other source of heat. • Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. • Keep this limited Warranty ........................................................... 37 disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners. All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 WWE. All Rights Reserved. © 2012 THQ Inc. Used under exclusive license by THQ Inc. Developed by YUKE’S Co., Ltd. YUKE’S Co., Ltd. and its logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YUKE’S Co., Ltd. Uses Bink Video. Copyright © 1997-2012 by RAD Game Tools, Inc. Wwise ©2006-2012 Audiokinetic Inc. All rights reserved. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “DUALSHOCK” and “SIXAXIS” are registered trademarks and “PS3” and the PlayStation Network logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Lua 5.1.2 Copyright © 1994-2008 Lua.org, PUC-Rio. 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GettinG started Playstation®3 Controller PlayStation®3 SyStem Hold ß+ƒ and push the left stick: Drag opponent Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™ (Hold)+the left stick: Run Reverse/Block Attacks computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and Pick up objects (Hold) w/ ≈ Ω √ ç using your system as well as important safety information. å + the left stick Toward Ropes/ Limb Target System Apron: Enter/Exit Ring, Pick Up Object Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Signature/Finisher , Left Stick Toward Ropes/Apron+Tap WWE 13 disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title å: Step On Apron Irish Whip (Standing)/Pin under [Game] in the PS3™ system’s home menu, and then press the ≈ button. Refer to (Near Grounded Opponent) this manual for information on using the software. Grapple Taunt Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless Strike/Strong Strike (Hold) controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed. Hint: To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game. Control Superstar; Grapple (with ≈), Change Grappled State, Reposition Opponent Click the left stick: Target Different Opponent Pause (When Manual Targeting Is Turned ON) PS button Trophies: Earn, compare and share trophies that you earn by making specific Select button in-game accomplishments. Trophies access requires a PlayStation®Network Note: These are the commands for Control Type A, the default control type. Control Type B is account. available in the game options and reverses the commands for the directional buttons and the left stick. Saved data for PS3™ format SoftWare Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system’s hard disk. 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