Obviously, if one has a known seizure disorder, great care needs to be taken and a physician should be consulted before playing. It is possible for video game play to unmask a seizure disorder or physical symptoms that went previously undetected. According to the Play Station 3 Safety and Support documents, there are several steps one should take to reduce the likelihood of developing a seizure.

The 1st step is to avoid prolonged use. This means taking a 15 minute break during each hour of game play. Another step is to avoid playing on large screen televisions and to play on the smallest TV screen in the house. Another step is to avoid playing video games when tired or falling asleep. Finally, another step is to use Play Station 3 in a well lit area and to sit as far away as possible from the TV screen.

Sony recommends to stop using Play Station 3 if you develop a seizure or have any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye twitches, muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, or any involuntary movement. Sony also recommends not resuming game play until approved by a physician.

Play Station 3 has wireless technology, meaning that signals are sent via radio waves. However, radio waves can affect medical equipment such as pacemakers. A pacemaker is a device that tracks the heartbeat and causes it to beat at a normal, rhythmic, predetermined rate after releasing small electrical discharges. If someone has a pacemaker or is sitting near someone with a pacemaker, he/she should consult a physician before proceeding. Radio waves can also disrupt hospital medical equipment, which is why one should not use the wireless feature if in the hospital.