Official Playstation 3 Thread

[Setz]

sweet! thanks for the tip, thank god for 60gb ps3 w/ upconversion :D

now to find these old games at bargain bin prices.

Capcom considers it not canon.

[sfu_lifer]

I hate the R2 and L2 triggers. In all PS2 FPS games I've played, it's always been R1 primary fire, R2 secondary fire or grenade. I was disappointed by FEAR's R2 primary fire. Can't calibrate either.

Orange Box had R2 primary, L2 secondary which I think is the worst setup ever. Fortunately you can change it.

I hope they leave it with R2/L2 as the typical game defaults. The Suxaxis has terrible trigger design. Way too easy to slip off (found this out the hard way with Motorstorm online plays).

[CFRTim]

The recently announced guest appearances of Darth Vader and Yoda in Soulcalibur IV come with a catch—each release will feature a console exclusive Star Wars character, with Darth Vader playable only in the PlayStation 3 version, Yoda playable only in the Xbox 360 version. Yes, you'll be able to enjoy pitting light saber against sword, but you may not be able to actually have a Yoda versus Darth battle unless Namco Bandai and LucasArts decide to make them available via downloadable content

http://kotaku.com/343067/ps3-xbox-360-get-exclusive-star-wars-soulcalibur-iv-characters

[Deals Deals Deals]

The recently announced guest appearances of Darth Vader and Yoda in Soulcalibur IV come with a catch—each release will feature a console exclusive Star Wars character, with Darth Vader playable only in the PlayStation 3 version, Yoda playable only in the Xbox 360 version. Yes, you'll be able to enjoy pitting light saber against sword, but you may not be able to actually have a Yoda versus Darth battle unless Namco Bandai and LucasArts decide to make them available via downloadable content

http://kotaku.com/343067/ps3-xbox-360-get-exclusive-star-wars-soulcalibur-iv-characters

I prefer Yoda.

[ATLien69]

Just played through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (over 3 days) and WOW! It's mind blowing really...from start to finish I felt like I was watching cinema. I've never paid attention to a videogame story more then this one...kept coming back to it...I also can't remember the last time I played through a game in 3 days...lol...not that it was short (it's 22 chapters so long enough)....but it was sooooo good! Every PS3 owner owes it to themselves to play this one through atleast once.... AWESOME! :!:

[rollen]

Just played through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (over 3 days) and WOW! It's mind blowing really...from start to finish I felt like I was watching cinema. I've never paid attention to a videogame story more then this one...kept coming back to it...I also can't remember the last time I played through a game in 3 days...lol...not that it was short (it's 22 chapters so long enough)....but it was sooooo good! Every PS3 owner owes it to themselves to play this one through atleast once.... AWESOME! :!:

+1, i guess with all the other hyped up games this one didn't really get the credit it truly deserved.

[mart242]

+1, i guess with all the other hyped up games this one didn't really get the credit it truly deserved.


Isn't everyone saying that it's an excellent game? I thought that everyone would have picked it up by now! It's' next in line in my to-play-list, once I'm done with ratchet & clank which is an excellent game too BTW!

[rollen]

Isn't everyone saying that it's an excellent game? I thought that everyone would have picked it up by now! It's' next in line in my to-play-list, once I'm done with ratchet & clank which is an excellent game too BTW!

i guess i was judging it based on sales during the holidays...it was posted somewhere indicating that uncharted didn't do great, but just ok.

[Canadianpsycho]

I don't know why everything has to be released late fall early winter.

If a quality game like Uncharted came out in January it would have mopped up. Look at its closest competition - NFL Tour? Burnout Paradise (which I can't stand they way they've changed it)?

Sure, people have dropped a lot of cash over the holidays but they'd pony up 60 bucks for an A+ title. Especially after sitting around for 2 months without a new release worth buying.

[Majinvegeta]

I don't know why everything has to be released late fall early winter.

If a quality game like Uncharted came out in January it would have mopped up. Look at its closest competition - NFL Tour? Burnout Paradise (which I can't stand they way they've changed it)?

Sure, people have dropped a lot of cash over the holidays but they'd pony up 60 bucks for an A+ title. Especially after sitting around for 2 months without a new release worth buying.

Unfortunately the way things work, you have to release KNOWN high quality titles to get peoples attention.

Watch, right now, MGS4 is still far, so there is no point to hype it. Titles that come close to release, start getting attention and hype, and that attention and hype reflects the console too. Look at the Wii, all the major big titles are either out or very close to release. Same goes for 360, their biggest title, Halo 3, is already out. But for PS3? there are no big titles to really relate to.

People are still waiting for MGS4 or Gran Turismo or many other exclusives.

As for Uncharted, I just bought it, and its a really really good game. Its a lot of fun and you get to do a couple of alternative stuff too. Its not all just duck and shoot, you get to drive a jeep and stuff, its fun :D. And I like how its got that hollywood type experience, the story is very interesting.

[ATLien69]

:!: Oh man the jeep driving level was spectacular...
btw my first run through I managed to get 49 out of 60 hidden treasures... is it worth going back to get them all??? Any good surprise(s)?

Unfortunately the way things work, you have to release KNOWN high quality titles to get peoples attention.

Watch, right now, MGS4 is still far, so there is no point to hype it. Titles that come close to release, start getting attention and hype, and that attention and hype reflects the console too. Look at the Wii, all the major big titles are either out or very close to release. Same goes for 360, their biggest title, Halo 3, is already out. But for PS3? there are no big titles to really relate to.

People are still waiting for MGS4 or Gran Turismo or many other exclusives.

As for Uncharted, I just bought it, and its a really really good game. Its a lot of fun and you get to do a couple of alternative stuff too. Its not all just duck and shoot, you get to drive a jeep and stuff, its fun :D. And I like how its got that hollywood type experience, the story is very interesting.

[sfu_lifer]

Unfortunately the way things work, you have to release KNOWN high quality titles to get peoples attention.

Not quite. You just need to market it heavily and make sure it's a title that resonates with the gaming crowd (which unfortunately is either full on casual like Wii sports/GH3/Rock Band or an FPS/shooting game like Gears of War or have a hawt gamer lady pimping it like Assassin's Creed).

Uncharted never got the marketing blitz/push it deserved.

[Majinvegeta]

:!: Oh man the jeep driving level was spectacular...
btw my first run through I managed to get 49 out of 60 hidden treasures... is it worth going back to get them all??? Any good surprise(s)?

No idea man, I haven't finished the game yet :P.

Not quite. You just need to market it heavily and make sure it's a title that resonates with the gaming crowd (which unfortunately is either full on casual like Wii sports/GH3/Rock Band or an FPS/shooting game like Gears of War or have a hawt gamer lady pimping it like Assassin's Creed).

Uncharted never got the marketing blitz/push it deserved.

Thats true, advertising plays a big role in getting a product hyped. I don't understand why this game wasn't hyped, kinda getting sick of no ad's for PS3 games.

[shannn]

hey guys

I think my PS3 is broken =/ I power it on, and it sounds like it is about to start up, then I hear 3 beeps, the light goes green and red, then it won't start anymore (the light flashes red)...whats going on???

The thing is, I bought it the day after launch...will Sony still cover it under warantee?

Also, I lost the receipt, but I purchased it w/ a credit card, you think they will accept a credit card statement?

[Setz]

Maybe the power button is stuck in the "down" position? I realize it's not really a button (pressure sensitive membrane? ;) ), but I know my PS3 beeps when I turn it off.

[shannn]

Maybe the power button is stuck in the "down" position? I realize it's not really a button (pressure sensitive membrane? ;) ), but I know my PS3 beeps when I turn it off.

thanks for the reply

no, its not that...i tried turning on my ps3 a lot...my PS3 is acting like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5VAfd5Ip84)

it's like...the white/yellow/greenish/reddish flash of death :(

EDIT: Oh man...COD4 is still in my ps3 as well =/ and it won't eject

[bmaz]

hey guys

I think my PS3 is broken =/ I power it on, and it sounds like it is about to start up, then I hear 3 beeps, the light goes green and red, then it won't start anymore (the light flashes red)...whats going on???

The thing is, I bought it the day after launch...will Sony still cover it under warantee?

Also, I lost the receipt, but I purchased it w/ a credit card, you think they will accept a credit card statement?
You purchased with a credit card, does your credit card extend warranties? If it does you might be able to deal directly with your Credit Card company.

[shannn]

You purchased with a credit card, does your credit card extend warranties? If it does you might be able to deal directly with your Credit Card company.

I'm not too sure, I don't even remember which credit card I used, I have to go find the statement somewhere...i really hope I didn't throw it out...

man, this is exactly what I was doing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjAeKMyxt3I&feature=related)

arrrgh, this is my first ever busted console...

sigh...at least Sony CS is open from 9am - 11pm...

[bmaz]

I'm not too sure, I don't even remember which credit card I used, I have to go find the statement somewhere...i really hope I didn't throw it out...
You can always re-request credit card statements from your CC company.

[shannn]

You can always re-request credit card statements from your CC company.

Thanks for all the help...
sigh...oh well...i hope this isn't a widespread problem....I never even really played on it much

I guess I'll just call my CC company tmr and Sony right after...hopefully I can get this all fixed up...

Also, does anyone know if it is possible to purchase an extended warranty from Sony? Like, tomorrow? lol, probably not...

[sfu_lifer]

Thanks for all the help...
sigh...oh well...i hope this isn't a widespread problem....I never even really played on it much

I guess I'll just call my CC company tmr and Sony right after...hopefully I can get this all fixed up...

Also, does anyone know if it is possible to purchase an extended warranty from Sony? Like, tomorrow? lol, probably not...

Good luck. Were you doing protein folding?

[shannn]

Good luck. Were you doing protein folding?

Thanks,
Not really...I maybe folded lik 5 work units?

On avergae, me and my brother probably only played on it ~3 hours per day...and it was in a well ventilated area, and kept dust free

Well, we'll see how it goes...

[Canadianpsycho]

I am totally hooked on Super Stardust HD. Played it for like 2 hours straight yesterday. Everday Shooter is pretty fun also.

[jeffyjaixx]

Resistance 2 Info.

Hot diggity dig, if all this is implemented, this is going to be one heck of a FPS game :D.

Resistance 2

Release: Fall 2008
Platform: PlayStation 3

-One campaign focusing on Nathan Hale across USA, 1 player
-One separate story based campaign supporting 2 players offline, 8 players Online
-Online Multiplayer (dedicated servers) supporting 60 people
-Classes for online, templates include Heavy, Special Ops, Medic
-New vehicles including Chameleon (Stalker with cloak)
-Partial randomized geometry in level spots
-Insane stat tracking coupled with MyResistance.net

RESISTANCE 2

I just got my latest GameInformer and its cover feature is Resistance 2!!!!!!

Checking it out now... will update. (didn't see this on first two pages so assumed it hasn't been posted)

EDIT 1: HUGE cooperative game... EIGHT-PLAYER story-driven campaign along side single-player campaign. SIXTY-PLAYER Competitive modes... HUGE United States Landscapes as backdrops.

EDIT 2: "It is, in short, a tour de force for the untapped might of the PlayStation 3"

EDIT 3: Narrative stays with Hale the whole time... not Rachel. Hale shot down in Iceland, escapes to US and becomes part of program called Sentinels...

EDIT 4: Chameleon.. Stalker with total cloaking ability

EDIT 5: Overcoming stigma that boss encounters don't work in FPS games..

EDIT 6: Eight player coop over PSN, two player local

EDIT 7: CLASSES! Unique character with one of three basic templates... tank with heavy weaponry, special ops for distance (bullseye modified with zoom), medic

I'm READING FAST!

http://boards.ign.com/ps3_general_bo...7131205/p1/?13

I cant make my own thread, stupid gaf mods., someone make a thread!

EDIT 8: Online matching... standard difficulty discarded for scaled challenges for team skill..

EDIT 9: Partially randomized geometry... levels are different with each playthrough

EDIT 10: again... 60 players online. want sense of epic b attle.. dont want fast-furious gameplay to be focus, more focused on squad v squad.

EDIT 11: will log into smaller four-to-eight man lobbies for each squad... encouraging communication and camaraderie, squad will be tasked witha particular objective. careful level design aims to deliver intense combat zones or small team conflicts that flow within arena of larger battle.

EDIT 12: Dedicated gaming community with stat servers for faster matchmaching than any console game of 2007. full-featured profile pages through myresistance.net will incorporate social networking concepts. open clan and party system to encourage community...no player invites needed.

EDIT 13: Aiming to deliver mobile-phone-quality sound.

EDIT 13: Aiming to deliver mobile-phone-quality sound.

EDIT 14: Futher tapped power of PS3... more enemies onscreen, better AI, better lighting and shaders (SCREENSHOTS LOOK AMAZING!!!). More comples normal mapping and detail mapping combine to deliver textures that look amazing from afar and at extremely close distances.

EDIT 15: AI getting a lot more attention.. will scaled on-the-fly to players perspective and viewpoint... aka enemies cloesr to the player will actually have more spohisicated AI routines than those further away. assailants in your direct field of view received heightened intelligence. easily more cunning than before

sorry for typos... typing fast

EDIT 16: listened to complaints... working on solution to long checkpoints and health system. not positive what final solution will be.

EDIT 17: "Our time playing was a blast"... each character class contributes in a unique way and "we loved the strategy-laden medic"... unique sense of teamwork

EDIT 18: Mysterious "Cloven"

EDIT 19: "Resistance 2 will be too epic to dismiss as anything but one of the biggest, boldest, and most high-reaching titles of 2008. It's a game that won't be ignored." [END ARTICLE]


RELEASE: FALL 2008

[NuggyBuggy]

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On avergae, me and my brother probably only played on it ~3 hours per day...and it was in a well ventilated area, and kept dust free

I find it amusing that someone can use the word "only" when describing playing around 3 hours per day. That's almost one fifth of an average person's waking hours.

As for the statements, why even bother trying to go through your credit card company ? That statement will almost certainly be worthless, because it won't include needed identifying information about your console.

Why don't you contact the store that sold you the unit ? They should be able to issue you a duplicate receipt, if you know the credit card # that it was purchased on. Although, if you bought it a day after launch, there's really little point in trying to prove when you bought it : there's no chance you bought the console earlier than you say you did.

[andrew2good4u]

hey guys

I think my PS3 is broken =/ I power it on, and it sounds like it is about to start up, then I hear 3 beeps, the light goes green and red, then it won't start anymore (the light flashes red)...whats going on???

The thing is, I bought it the day after launch...will Sony still cover it under warantee?

Also, I lost the receipt, but I purchased it w/ a credit card, you think they will accept a credit card statement?

lol "red beep of death"

sorry for your bad luck. Hopefully no 360 guys see this and blow it up out of proportion

[marcopolo85]

WOW @ resistance....
60 man online
8 person online coop
I think i may just buy 2 copies I love insomniac that much!:lol:
60 man online this is just gonna be one epic online battle. *hugs ps3**continues playing rockband*

[zerocool24]

Thanks,
Not really...I maybe folded lik 5 work units?

On avergae, me and my brother probably only played on it ~3 hours per day...and it was in a well ventilated area, and kept dust free

Well, we'll see how it goes...


thats not much? wow, i'd hate to see what you think alot is, i use mine to run folding 24/7 one of the main selling points for me, i have played maybe a total of 10-15 hours of games, with my kids playing maybe another 20 or so hours, this is since the end of may, i dont play it much, however i do use it as my "dvd" player so it hasnt been just collecting dust.

[nfnx]

how does the red beep of death happen? for folding too much?

[zerocool24]

my first one died after about 6 1/2 months, of 24/7 folding, mine i think was a power supply issue, it just wouldnt turn on anymore.

[nfnx]

is folding related to death of ps3?

[maebach]

is folding related to death of ps3?

Thats highly unlikely. THey wouldnt put a program on the PS3 that kills the system.

[jeffyjaixx]

is folding related to death of ps3?

Don't think so, it was probably a very random and unlucky hardware failure on his.

Some people leave their PS3 on folding 24/7 whenever they're not playing so yeah...

[zerocool24]

Don't think so, it was probably a very random and unlucky hardware failure on his.

Some people leave their PS3 on folding 24/7 whenever they're not playing so yeah...

yah i dont think it was, it probably didnt help that it was on 24/7 but i dont think it is folding related, ive read about people who dont even fold having the problem as well.

[Hybrid88]

Just started playing this as it was part of a gameshare d/l (organized by Canadianpsycho) and wow. Whoever suggested the game thanks. This is what you call a pickup and never let go shooter.

[shannn]

my first one died after about 6 1/2 months, of 24/7 folding, mine i think was a power supply issue, it just wouldnt turn on anymore.

Hey,

I didnt get a chance to call them yest, but I'm calling them today

How tight were they about having a receipt/proof of purchase?

Thanks

[Sheky]

Wow, Guerrilla better bring their A game to the table with Killzone 2, or Resistance will just eat it for lunch.

Glad to see some are setting the bar higher on the FPS. That 18 man limit in COD4 is just pure weak sauce.

[zerocool24]

Hey,

I didnt get a chance to call them yest, but I'm calling them today

How tight were they about having a receipt/proof of purchase?

Thanks

i had to include a copy of the receipt in the box.

[shannn]

Sooo,
I lost my receipt :cry:

Sony said they were going to charge me $159 for repairs (but if I had the receipt, they'd fix it for free even though its been more than a year)...

Does anyone know if I can just give them a Debit transaction statement? Argh...or does anyone know of any repair shops? My PSU is gone...
Or even better, does anyone wanna send me a copy of their receipt? :twisted: I'll pay you, send me a PM

Sigh...this is what I get for being so disorganized

[Setz]

Wow, Guerrilla better bring their A game to the table with Killzone 2, or Resistance will just eat it for lunch.

Glad to see some are setting the bar higher on the FPS. That 18 man limit in COD4 is just pure weak sauce.

What? I've seen 30 person matches on the PC version. Is PS3 that far behind?

[sfu_lifer]

What? I've seen 30 person matches on the PC version. Is PS3 that far behind?
360 version has the same limitations too as PS3.

[bmaz]

What? I've seen 30 person matches on the PC version. Is PS3 that far behind?
Are you honestly making a direct comparison between a console and a PC?

[Setz]

Are you honestly making a direct comparison between a console and a PC?

Obviously PC is superior at everything, but I'd have imagined that something so small as game size would be the same.

[Primetyme]

Was this bought on a credit card? Some credit cards offer to add another year of warranty to certain things you buy. You should check it out.





Thanks for all the help...
sigh...oh well...i hope this isn't a widespread problem....I never even really played on it much

I guess I'll just call my CC company tmr and Sony right after...hopefully I can get this all fixed up...

Also, does anyone know if it is possible to purchase an extended warranty from Sony? Like, tomorrow? lol, probably not...

[Calmuser]

just curious if anyone else is having this prob with folding version 1.3.

ever since I upgraded to this newer version, it will freeze my ps3 when checking for new versions of folding at startup! its highly annoying and the old folding never did that. I never noticed the old one checking for updates on startup either.

[Canadianpsycho]

Its weird powering up my PS3, playing a game and actually just playing it - not gamerscore wh0ring. I rarely do that these days. Uncharted makes me want to watch the Indy trilogy and play some Tomb Radier.

I'd also like to publicly thank dcxx, Hybrid88, maebach and demise for an excellent gameshare experience.

[nfnx]

fak maebach what games did you get i was planning on pulling out of the games we dled last time and giving them to you


let me know




ok i have a problem of my own.... i have my ps3 going hdmi to my tv and optical out to the reciever... for some reason now it doesnt work with games and with music... but when i pop in my bluray movie it works....

it used to work but doesnt anymore... anyone kno anything about this?

[Ziggy007]

So my 40 gig Dell PS3 just had the disc drive fail on it, won't read any games / movies that are put into it.

Had the unit for just over two weeks, not too impressed.

Dell told me that I need to deal with Sony, Sony has had me on hold for a while now.

[bmaz]

So my 40 gig Dell PS3 just had the disc drive fail on it, won't read any games / movies that are put into it.

Had the unit for just over two weeks, not too impressed.

Dell told me that I need to deal with Sony, Sony has had me on hold for a while now.
Damn, that sucks. I emailed them maybe 3 days ago inquiring about a way to extend the warranty on my 40GB PS3, nothing yet.

[Canadianpsycho]

So my 40 gig Dell PS3 just had the disc drive fail on it, won't read any games / movies that are put into it.

Had the unit for just over two weeks, not too impressed.

Dell told me that I need to deal with Sony, Sony has had me on hold for a while now.

I've been playing uncharted off and on with no issues yet... Been reading about drive failures more and more.

[Setz]

Both my Xbox (original) and first PS2 died because I didn't use them often. When I used them constantly, they worked flawlessly; once I left them unattended for 1/2 to 3/4th a year, they didn't work anymore.

protip: use ps3 often :D

[Deals Deals Deals]

fak maebach what games did you get i was planning on pulling out of the games we dled last time and giving them to you


let me know




ok i have a problem of my own.... i have my ps3 going hdmi to my tv and optical out to the reciever... for some reason now it doesnt work with games and with music... but when i pop in my bluray movie it works....

it used to work but doesnt anymore... anyone kno anything about this?

I don't know if this will work, but try setting up the hdmi (video) and optical audio in the settings again. It will ask you what audio formats you want to output, theres a list with dts, dolby, etc. Select the ones that are supported.

[Ziggy007]

Both my Xbox (original) and first PS2 died because I didn't use them often. When I used them constantly, they worked flawlessly; once I left them unattended for 1/2 to 3/4th a year, they didn't work anymore.

protip: use ps3 often :D

I have been using it fairly consitently since I got it about 1-2 hours a day while I workout.

When I talked to Sony they wanted to replace my console with a refurb, I wasn't too happy. I told them no way I would send in my 2 week old brand new PS3 for a refurb, if anything I would just do a full refund with Dell and Sony could gtfo.

Anyway called Dell back and they said they would do an exchange for free, though I am a bit worried about my next one too...

[Setz]

Now that I think about it, I don't play PS3 that often anymore. Haven't turned it on in about 2-3 weeks. I got CoD3 today, so maybe it'll spark my interest.

[sfu_lifer]

Both my Xbox (original) and first PS2 died because I didn't use them often. When I used them constantly, they worked flawlessly; once I left them unattended for 1/2 to 3/4th a year, they didn't work anymore.

protip: use ps3 often :D

Then why has my barely used PS3 still function well a year later :lol:
I've only ever turned it on for the odd blu-ray movie or the odd Ps3 game.
I don't think I've passed a single PS3 game yet (getting close on Uncharted) ...

[vonteego]

Both my Xbox (original) and first PS2 died because I didn't use them often. When I used them constantly, they worked flawlessly; once I left them unattended for 1/2 to 3/4th a year, they didn't work anymore.

protip: use ps3 often :D

temp changes in any electronics tend to be somewhat harmful, it's like starting a car in the cold.

[jwei]

do you guys really find a huge difference in terms of features between 80 and 40? I'm thinking of going 40 buy dont wanna cheapout if i lose alot.

[zerocool24]

do you guys really find a huge difference in terms of features between 80 and 40? I'm thinking of going 40 buy dont wanna cheapout if i lose alot.

well if you want to play ps2 games on it then get the 80, otherwise the only major difference is 2 less usb ports and no card reader

[flyman]

Just curious ... who here actually owns one or more super audio cds?

[Mgz]

Both my Xbox (original) and first PS2 died because I didn't use them often. When I used them constantly, they worked flawlessly; once I left them unattended for 1/2 to 3/4th a year, they didn't work anymore.

protip: use ps3 often :D

just keep it on 24/7 and folding :lol:

also good news for Sony, at least they're break-even with the PS3 hardware costs (source: http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jan2008/gb2008018_681920.htm )

Nikko Citigroup's Kota Ezawa estimates the games division will lose $1.4 billion this fiscal year, following last year's $2.1 billion loss. And while he doesn't expect the business to be prosperous until late 2009, Ezawa applauds Sony's efforts to shrink the PS3's chips and tweak its design. Already such changes have cut the cost per machine to around $400 now, from above $800 just before it went on sale in November, 2006, he says. (The PS3 with an 80-gigabyte hard-disk drive retails in the U.S.

from 2.1b loss to 1.4b loss, not too bad, the games division might break even in 2010 :), so BOM is about 400$ which is about the same cost as the 40 GB ver.

[marcopolo85]

Oh damn more resistance 2 details

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=90675
More Resistance 2 details emerge

News by Rob Purchese
Today 09:24
Semi-official Sony blog Three Speech has let loose more details of the newly unveiled Resistance: Fall of Man sequel.

Action will take place in the United States, apparently, and feature partially randomised geometry to keep things fresh each time you blast through it.

Those gigantic 60-player online battles will be squad-based, and have you choose your role from one of three classes: a hardy soldier with heavy weaponry, a special ops type for ranged attacks like sniping and a medic.

Resistance 2 will matchmake you with others of your skill too, ensuring you never face a team disproportionately better than yours.

New enemies will also feature, unsurprisingly, such as Chameleon and Stalker baddies with a cloaking ability. Arnold could beat them.

Insomniac has also taken feedback from the first game to improve long checkpoints and the health system, as well as using more of the PS3 power to cram greater numbers of enemies on screen and boost their intelligence to Key Stage 2.

Yesterday US magazine Game Informer revealed its Resistance 2 cover feature, effectively announcing its arrival to the world.

The biggest new additions are a separate eight-player co-operative campaign (or two-player in local mode), and the enormous online battles.

Resistance 2 is due for release this year on PS3, according to Three Speech, and you can see the first shots over in our gallery.


Cool the 60 players online will be squad based. I think resistance 2 is gonna way better then Killzone2, or any fps on a console for that matter.

[JiNuWiNe]

Hi guys,


The only external harddrive I have is an iPod. I was wondering if I can store my CD albums onto the external harddrive of the iPod and transfer it to the PS3? Reason being is I just hooked up the z-5500 to the Ps3 and I enjoy listening to music in the livingroom sometimes.

If its possible, how do I go about doing so? Do I just use the ipod usb cable to the ps3 and .... ?


Thanks!

[TCB069]

Hi guys,


The only external harddrive I have is an iPod. I was wondering if I can store my CD albums onto the external harddrive of the iPod and transfer it to the PS3? Reason being is I just hooked up the z-5500 to the Ps3 and I enjoy listening to music in the livingroom sometimes.

If its possible, how do I go about doing so? Do I just use the ipod usb cable to the ps3 and .... ?


Thanks!

Any external storage devices must be formated to fat32. I'm not sure how ipods are formatted so you'll have to look into it.

[PSiBeR]

Hey guys got a question here, it never really bothered me, but decided to ask anyways.

On the back of the Assassin's Creed box it says "Support HD display: 720p and 1080i" I'm currently running the PS3 hooked up to a Sharp 46" HDTV, and in the display settings of the PS3 it says "current output resolution - 1080p" but when I'm in the game I go to my Sharp remote and press display it says "720p". So is there a way to force my this game and all future PS3 games I may purchase to display in 1080i/p?

I'm also thinking maybe the game is being upscaled to 1080i but showing that its displaying 720p?

[Sheky]

Hey guys got a question here, it never really bothered me, but decided to ask anyways.

On the back of the Assassin's Creed box it says "Support HD display: 720p and 1080i" I'm currently running the PS3 hooked up to a Sharp 46" HDTV, and in the display settings of the PS3 it says "current output resolution - 1080p" but when I'm in the game I go to my Sharp remote and press display it says "720p". So is there a way to force my this game and all future PS3 games I may purchase to display in 1080i/p?

I'm also thinking maybe the game is being upscaled to 1080i but showing that its displaying 720p?

Go in your PS3 display option and set up the display manually and uncheck 720/1080i or any res you don't want to force it to run at 1080p.

[rahzel]

the game runs at 720p because thats the resolutions its rendered at. most PS3 games will default to that resolution, because most games are rendered at 720p (more or less). they only include a 1080i/p mode for those who own TV's that only support 480p/1080i. in most cases, if a game does run at 1080p, it is in fact rendered at 1080p. your TV has to upscale to its native resolution anyway, so there will be little to no difference if you allow the PS3 to scale it for you.

[skanji]

guys - looking for a controller and nhl08

controller - cheapest is at zellers for $40 - but I can't find them ANYWHERE! checked ottawa and calgary (haha - seriously!)

nhl08 - any thoughts on where to buy for the cheapest price?

[Aegis]

Ive had it it my room for about a week now....so I decided to windex+cloth away the built up dust...( my room is compact...and where the ps3 is..its dust magnet) and it left LOTS of fine scratches...and theres a buffed spot too.........


anyone know of good products I can get a local hardware store to remove these or a good ol-home fashioned way of removal?

thnx! P.S ...I hate sony for this shiny piano black top! wheres the ps2 black matte?

Also this system is adult owned...no kids will ever touch......yeh, I know to use compressed air cleaner now .... but I still have these nasty scratches...yes I know people say...it only seen in the light...but its on a shelf..and light does constantly reflect off it..so everytime I look..it bothers me.... :/ ..I hear car wax is good..any opinions on that?

[marcopolo85]

Ive had it it my room for about a week now....so I decided to windex+cloth away the built up dust...( my room is compact...and where the ps3 is..its dust magnet) and it left LOTS of fine scratches...and theres a buffed spot too.........


anyone know of good products I can get a local hardware store to remove these or a good ol-home fashioned way of removal?

thnx! P.S ...I hate sony for this shiny piano black top! wheres the ps2 black matte?

Also this system is adult owned...no kids will ever touch......yeh, I know to use compressed air cleaner now .... but I still have these nasty scratches...yes I know people say...it only seen in the light...but its on a shelf..and light does constantly reflect off it..so everytime I look..it bothers me.... :/ ..I hear car wax is good..any opinions on that?


Its inevetable. Just come to terms with it, I have. I could careless about scratches on my ps3 now Ive had it since launch day. I just do my best to keep it dust free.

[Talamasca]

You could buy a vinyl skin from a place like http://www.decalgirl.com. They even have a black skin if you don't want a coloured one.

[rdtx2002]

Ive had it it my room for about a week now....so I decided to windex+cloth away the built up dust...( my room is compact...and where the ps3 is..its dust magnet) and it left LOTS of fine scratches...and theres a buffed spot too.........


anyone know of good products I can get a local hardware store to remove these or a good ol-home fashioned way of removal?

thnx! P.S ...I hate sony for this shiny piano black top! wheres the ps2 black matte?

Also this system is adult owned...no kids will ever touch......yeh, I know to use compressed air cleaner now .... but I still have these nasty scratches...yes I know people say...it only seen in the light...but its on a shelf..and light does constantly reflect off it..so everytime I look..it bothers me.... :/ ..I hear car wax is good..any opinions on that?

you should have wrapped the top of the ps3 with saran wrap

[mself084]

just sold my toshiba hda2 hd-dvd player...now officially in the market for a ps3! exciting times for me...exciting times indeed :D

p.s. skanji when i get hooked up, we need a game of nhl08. who gets to be the sens? :D

[skule123]

who gets to be the sens? :D

The better question is who gets to be the Washington Capitals.

[Setz]

you should have wrapped the top of the ps3 with saran wrap

That is a terrible suggestion. It'd melt from the heat.

[mself084]

The better question is who gets to be the Washington Capitals.

nice :D

[rdtx2002]

That is a terrible suggestion. It'd melt from the heat.

umm.. the heat doesn't melt saran wrap

[Scribblez]

That is a terrible suggestion. It'd melt from the heat.

umm.. the heat doesn't melt saran wrap

Hahah, When I read that I was like what the hell?

[Setz]

umm.. the heat doesn't melt saran wrap

:confused:

[Vertigo]

umm.. the heat doesn't melt saran wrap

:confused:

Dude, the top of your PS3 (which is what he suggested putting saran wrap over) should definitely not even be warm enough to melt soft chocolate, let alone saran wrap.

That being said, putting saran wrap on your PS3 sounds like a downright fugly solution to dust/scratches. ^^;

[sfu_lifer]

You guys actually CARE that your PS3 is scratched??
It's a console in an open cupboard as far as I'm concerned. I've scratched it but the layer of dust seems to do a good job (though I do boot it up regularly now to play some rock band).

[andrew2good4u]

Ive had it it my room for about a week now....so I decided to windex+cloth away the built up dust...( my room is compact...and where the ps3 is..its dust magnet) and it left LOTS of fine scratches...and theres a buffed spot too.........


anyone know of good products I can get a local hardware store to remove these or a good ol-home fashioned way of removal?

thnx! P.S ...I hate sony for this shiny piano black top! wheres the ps2 black matte?

Also this system is adult owned...no kids will ever touch......yeh, I know to use compressed air cleaner now .... but I still have these nasty scratches...yes I know people say...it only seen in the light...but its on a shelf..and light does constantly reflect off it..so everytime I look..it bothers me.... :/ ..I hear car wax is good..any opinions on that?

wouldn't car wax leave a weird smell in your room/livingroom?

[PCDawg]

What do you guys do to keep scratching it up? Cuddle with it at nite?

As long as you dont drop and kick it around a few scratches wont hurt it. Heck, the Wii can get scratches as well, but its jsut harder to see since its white.

[nfnx]

so ive lost my priviledge to game in 1080p lol
i let my dad buy the television for the living room insteda of buying one for my own room with the intention of playing with his tv by giving him a bluray experience.

after getting call of duty and swearing at the "television" while playing online so often, my dad refuses to let me hook it up to the tv, now im back to 720 in my room... how depressing haha



btw, call of duty has me HOOKED.

and last but not least, killzone bumped

[Setz]

What do you guys do to keep scratching it up? Cuddle with it at nite?

As long as you dont drop and kick it around a few scratches wont hurt it. Heck, the Wii can get scratches as well, but its jsut harder to see since its white.

Maybe it's because they put saran wrap on their PS3s.

I have none, if very little amount of scratches.

[sfu_lifer]

What do you guys do to keep scratching it up? Cuddle with it at nite?

As long as you dont drop and kick it around a few scratches wont hurt it. Heck, the Wii can get scratches as well, but its jsut harder to see since its white.

Nah. I think these are the type of people that cover their remotes in plastic and saran wrap their couches :cheesygri

[majingit]

ps3 along with wiis(tomorrow) in the missisauga area,shipping around 10am to as late as 12pm so get there quick!

[Canadianpsycho]

ps3 along with wiis(tomorrow) in the missisauga area,shipping around 10am to as late as 12pm so get there quick!

huh?

[sfu_lifer]

huh?
I think someone is misinformed regarding the PS3's availability :lol:

[CFRTim]

ps3 along with wiis(tomorrow) in the missisauga area,shipping around 10am to as late as 12pm so get there quick!

huh?

I think someone is misinformed regarding the PS3's availability :lol:

Maybe it's from the back of a shady van :cheesygri

[JiNuWiNe]

How do you guys get the PS3 scratched? It just sits there... it's not like you carry it around. :confused:

[zerocool24]

How do you guys get the PS3 scratched? It just sits there... it's not like you carry it around. :confused:

when wiping dust off of it.

[cloneman]

Let me see if I got this right----

PS3 Plays all Divx since it's certified, but has some trouble with xvid and some other formats

xbox 360 plays Divx and Xvid, but not older divx files (3.11/4.0)

[ATLien69]

Did you guys try that Turok demo? Pretty lame imo...some of the texture work looks like it was directly transferred from the N64 games...yawwwnnn...

[numb555]

Let me see if I got this right----

PS3 Plays all Divx since it's certified, but has some trouble with xvid and some other formats

xbox 360 plays Divx and Xvid, but not older divx files (3.11/4.0)

PS3 plays Xvid just fine, you may have trouble streaming it over the network..but if you move it locally or through USB drive, you should be AOK!

[sfu_lifer]

PS3 plays Xvid just fine, you may have trouble streaming it over the network..but if you move it locally or through USB drive, you should be AOK!

PS3 seems to be very picky on the xvid files however. I've had issues with some of mine. They're supposedly divx certified but the 360 based on my tests played a helluva lot more of my files than the PS3 did. Supposedly DivX is working with Sony on improving the compatibility for the next update.

[rahzel]

i've only had issues with 2 or 3 videos, and moving them to a USB drive didn't help. i think the next update will improve compatibility.

[skanji]

guys - looking for a controller and nhl08

controller - cheapest is at zellers for $40 - but I can't find them ANYWHERE! checked ottawa and calgary (haha - seriously!)


just a bump on this.

Zellers does have to i-con controllers for $30, but nowhere in this thread does it tell you that you will burn a usb port on the adapter for it. Also, it it not sixaxxis. Finally, the led on the controller flashes incessantly while you are playing.

[jling6]

just a bump on this.

Zellers does have to i-con controllers for $30, but nowhere in this thread does it tell you that you will burn a usb port on the adapter for it. Also, it it not sixaxxis. Finally, the led on the controller flashes incessantly while you are playing.

Try craigslist, Kijiji, or BST forum?

[AlphaTwo]

Did you guys try that Turok demo? Pretty lame imo...some of the texture work looks like it was directly transferred from the N64 games...yawwwnnn...You have terrible memories: :cheesygri
http://www.juegomania.org/emuladores/pc/0/813.jpg

http://www.kombo.com/images/media/turok_020.jpg

I'm still not much a fan of the shaky-cam Dino attacks, but it seems interesting how those fights can go.

[ATLien69]

scratch that...the trees actually look better in the n64 version.... :cheesygri

You have terrible memories: :cheesygri
http://www.juegomania.org/emuladores/pc/0/813.jpg

http://www.kombo.com/images/media/turok_020.jpg

I'm still not much a fan of the shaky-cam Dino attacks, but it seems interesting how those fights can go.

[Canadianpsycho]

OK, so I just finished Heavenly Sword - how do I delete the installed game data without losing my saved game? There's only one "game data" entry listed.

[rahzel]

i'm not 100% positive, but i'm pretty sure saved data is separate from game data (and they are even grouped separately), meaning you can safely delete the game data and keep your saved games. the game file for HS should be about 2GB and the save file for HS should be quite small. i can't check right now as i sold my monoprice HDMI cable for 20 bucks. :D

[Symcor]

I remember someone answer this question here before but would like to confirm with some fans here one more time.

I would like to purchase the JPN Shin Sangoku Musou 5 (Dynasty Warriors® 6 in NA version) from Hong Kong. Will I able to play it in my PS3 here? It would be much more fun to read / listen the dialogue in Japanese more than English, just my opinion.

Thanks :confused:

[Setz]

As far as I know, Blu-ray movies in NA share the region for JP. As far as games go, there are no restrictions. JP games will work in a NA Ps3.

[mark_in_2k]

As far as I know, Blu-ray movies in NA share the region for JP. As far as games go, there are no restrictions. JP games will work in a NA Ps3.+1. I just bought the new Singstar for PS3 from a UK website. Works out to be about $36 CAD, with free shipping.

Singstar isn't going to be released in NA until later this year.

[Canadianpsycho]

+1. I just bought the new Singstar for PS3 from a UK website. Works out to be about $36 CAD, with free shipping.

Singstar isn't going to be released in NA until later this year.

Any chance you want to share the link for that? ;)

[sfu_lifer]

+1. I just bought the new Singstar for PS3 from a UK website. Works out to be about $36 CAD, with free shipping.

Singstar isn't going to be released in NA until later this year.

How is the video compat? What I found out with the original PS2 version was it was PAL specific thanks to the video framerates. I put in a modchip just to import Singstar but the video was encoded for PAL and thus the timing was PAL even if the chip forced NTSC (video came across in full colour etc) so that sucked something awful.

Also does it come with mics?

[Setz]

+1. I just bought the new Singstar for PS3 from a UK website. Works out to be about $36 CAD, with free shipping.

Singstar isn't going to be released in NA until later this year.

I think I have it right. For Blu-ray movies, there's 3 regions. NTSC, PAL, and one other, don't remember. Japan and America both use NTSC. For games there's no regions (yet?). Unless developers want to screw us over like they did for DVD regions, there won't be any regions for games.

Does the PS3 play PAL or NTSC-JP PS2 games? I know PS3 games are region free, but does that mean PS3 can play PS2 games region free? Forbidden Siren 2 is the sequel to my favorite survival horror game, and for the past year and a half (or 2?) it's only been in Europe. Would pay upwards of 200$ just to play it. :razz:

[mark_in_2k]

Any chance you want to share the link for that? ;)Sure, it's called CD Wow (http://www13.cd-wow.com/detail_results_3.php?product_code=1947102). I get a lot of my UK Region 2 DVD's from there. Everything is shipped from HK, that's why they offer free shipping.

http://images-cache.cd-wow.com/images/3/1181365214_big.jpg

How is the video compat? What I found out with the original PS2 version was it was PAL specific thanks to the video framerates. I put in a modchip just to import Singstar but the video was encoded for PAL and thus the timing was PAL even if the chip forced NTSC (video came across in full colour etc) so that sucked something awful.

Also does it come with mics?Video compaibility isn't an issue with HDTV's. 1080p is 1080p no matter where in the world you are. In the Xbox 360's case, it's the developer / publisher that determins whether region locking is included. Sony stated early on that it wasn't going to include any region locking in it's games, so it's safe to import.

The version that I got doesn't come with mics as I already have those from the PS2 version of Singstar. The new PS3 version includes EyeToy usage so you can actually video your performances and upload them.

Bear that this is the UK version, and as such there are a few songs on there that you've probably not heard before. Here's the tracklist:

# Blink 182 - All The Small Things
# Blur - Coffee & TV
# Britney Spears - Toxic
# Coldplay - Fix You
# Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
# Gwen Stefani - Cool
# Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
# Macy Gray - I Try
# Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
# Ne-Yo - So Sick
# Orson - No Tomorrow
# OutKast - Hey Ya
# Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
# Pussycat Dolls - Beep
# Radiohead - No Surprises
# Razorlight - America
# REM - Losing My Religion
# Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman - Something Stupid
# Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing
# Supergrass - Alright
# The Automatic - Monster
# The Cardigans - Lovefool
# The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger
# The Killers - Mr Brightside
# The Stone Roses - She Bangs The Drums
# The Zutons - Valerie
# Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It
# U2 - Beautiful Day
# Weezer - Buddy Holly
# Wolfmother - Love Train

Also, to purchase extra songs you need to have access to a UK credit / debit card. I'll be OK because all of my family is in the UK so I can just use their details.

[DaiLo23]

thx for the link mark, I just ordered from that store. Would you or anyone else be interested in game sharing the singstore songs? (assuming they can be shared)

[JiNuWiNe]

Anyone playing their PS3 on a SAMSUNG 226bw? I was wondering how the quality and performance is. And what connections did you use?

[mark_in_2k]

thx for the link mark, I just ordered from that store. Would you or anyone else be interested in game sharing the singstore songs? (assuming they can be shared)Just did a search, and apparently downloaded SingStore songs are locked to the console itself, and not the PSN account, so no song sharing.

[sfu_lifer]

Just did a search, and apparently downloaded SingStore songs are locked to the console itself, and not the PSN account, so no song sharing.
Ugh that sux to hear. From that list of songs available, basically they're just reusing the ps2 singstars and I already own most of those :(
Hey how much are each song in the UK store?

[mark_in_2k]

Ugh that sux to hear. From that list of songs available, basically they're just reusing the ps2 singstars and I already own most of those :(
Hey how much are each song in the UK store?Songs are 99p each which is about $2 CAD.

[sfu_lifer]

Songs are 99p each which is about $2 CAD.
Thanks. Those aren't bad at all considering they're (hopefully) HD videos. I'll just buy the stuff I can't get on PS2 singstar. I already spent a small fortune on those and don't feel the need to re-buy them :D

[bmaz]

"White PS3 now approved for Stateside use (http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/white-ps3-now-approved-for-stateside-use/)", meaning Canada is most likely not far behind.

[Canadianpsycho]

Turok gets a big "meh" rating from me.

[mark_in_2k]

Thanks. Those aren't bad at all considering they're (hopefully) HD videos. I'll just buy the stuff I can't get on PS2 singstar. I already spent a small fortune on those and don't feel the need to re-buy them :DDon't forget that you need a UK registered credit card for Singstore purchases.

Oh, and I think that the videos are in SD format, not HD :(

[sfu_lifer]

Don't forget that you need a UK registered credit card for Singstore purchases.

Oh, and I think that the videos are in SD format, not HD :(

Ugh. Forget it then. I don't mind putting my current singstar discs in there when I need to use it. Yeah, I can wait for the US release. Sony sure is blowing it bigtime with this title. Oft-delayed and overpromised.

[PSiBeR]

OK, so I just finished Heavenly Sword - how do I delete the installed game data without losing my saved game? There's only one "game data" entry listed.

I believe you can just delete the Heavenly Sword file in the 'Game Data Utility' folder. That folder is only used for required system game files in order for the game to fully operate, its also used when updates are found.

[Canadianpsycho]

i'm not 100% positive, but i'm pretty sure saved data is separate from game data (and they are even grouped separately), meaning you can safely delete the game data and keep your saved games. the game file for HS should be about 2GB and the save file for HS should be quite small. i can't check right now as i sold my monoprice HDMI cable for 20 bucks. :D

I believe you can just delete the Heavenly Sword file in the 'Game Data Utility' folder. That folder is only used for required system game files in order for the game to fully operate, its also used when updates are found.

That worked guys, thanks. I overlooked it earlier.

[PCDawg]

MGS4 demo coming out soon, february.

IN europe at least for now. Wonder when it'll hit the NA PSN store.

http://www.psu.com/media/articles/mgs4demo.jpg

[CFRTim]

MGS4 demo coming out soon, february.

IN europe at least for now. Wonder when it'll hit the NA PSN store.

http://www.psu.com/media/articles/mgs4demo.jpg

Hmmm, I tought it was this thursday, Jan 24 , while the full game is out Feb. 5 in NA :confused:

http://kotaku.com/347799/devil-may-cry-4-demo-brings-tears-of-joy-this-thursday

[Canadianpsycho]

Hmmm, I tought it was this thursday, Jan 24 , while the full game is out Feb. 5 in NA :confused:

http://kotaku.com/347799/devil-may-cry-4-demo-brings-tears-of-joy-this-thursday

He is talking about Metal Gear Solid 4, not Devil May Cry 4 ;)

[DaiLo23]

Hmmm, I tought it was this thursday, Jan 24 , while the full game is out Feb. 5 in NA :confused:

http://kotaku.com/347799/devil-may-cry-4-demo-brings-tears-of-joy-this-thursday

MGS4 != DMC4

[CFRTim]

MGS4 != DMC4
DOH!!! my bad, I was just reading the article about DMC4

[CouchPotato]

They've delayed Haze again. Release date TBA.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/23/haze-release-clouds-over-ubisoft-pushes-game-into-next-year/

Also, God of War III expected xmas 2009.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/23/rumor-god-of-war-iii-waits-until-christmas-2009/

[CFRTim]

They've delayed Haze again. Release date TBA.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/23/haze-release-clouds-over-ubisoft-pushes-game-into-next-year/

That game is starting to look more and more HAZY :lol:

[Canadianpsycho]

That game is starting to look more and more HAZY :lol:

They should just rename it to "Vaporware" or maybe Battlecruiser 3000AD or Daikatana?

[CFRTim]

Another PS3 game bites the dust: Frontlines: Fuel of War

THQ officially canceled the PS3 edition of the game today, previously thought to just be delayed

http://kotaku.com/348257/ps3-version-of-frontlines-fuel-of-war-officially-on-empty

[Setz]

Anybody have a PS2 memory card to PS3 adapter they'll be willing to let me borrow? I have tonnes of games to let others borrow if they can help me get my PS2 files to PS3.

[marcopolo85]

Another PS3 game bites the dust: Frontlines: Fuel of War

THQ officially canceled the PS3 edition of the game today, previously thought to just be delayed

http://kotaku.com/348257/ps3-version-of-frontlines-fuel-of-war-officially-on-empty

Ive never actually purchased a game made by THQ. I wasnt going to start with this one.

[CFRTim]

Ive never actually purchased a game made by THQ. I wasnt going to start with this one.

:confused:

[sfu_lifer]

:confused:

THQ = teh suxx0rz
I'm surprised they made it this far with all the crap they've put out. All they're known for is the Spongebob license and all the kiddie fare they put out (Ratatouille was their first bust license for kids I think) :D

[rahzel]

what other PS3 game bit the dust?

i do admit that the concept for Frontlines was pretty cool. but i don't really care that i won't be able to play it on PS3. like marco, i've never owned a THQ published game... thats probably because most of them suck or are mediocre at best.

[sfu_lifer]

There were a few last year that "bit the dust."
Games I'm sure you don't care for.

I'm too lazy to google them however as it gives the 360-only fanboys ammunition :D

[NuggyBuggy]

i've never owned a THQ published game... thats probably because most of them suck or are mediocre at best.
Company of Heroes was pretty good IMO, though not for the PS3.

[Yesdear]

Also, God of War III expected xmas 2009.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/23/rumor-god-of-war-iii-waits-until-christmas-2009/[/QUOTE]

That sucks we have to wait two more years for GOW III.

[jeffyjaixx]

DMC4 demo up on JPN PSN.

[preelude]

DMC4 demo has been out since 4pm today.

great game.

[Setz]

When did "The Club" demo become available? I just noticed it today when I went to download DMC4 demo.

[Vertigo]

A question about PSN purchases...

Is there any feasible way for a Canadian to buy PSN content at US prices? Since I picked up Rock Band, I suddenly find myself wanting to pick up a ton of stuff from the store, but not at Sony's ripoff CDN prices.

I believe one option is to use a US credit card, yes? Are there any other alternatives?

[sfu_lifer]

A question about PSN purchases...

Is there any feasible way for a Canadian to buy PSN content at US prices? Since I picked up Rock Band, I suddenly find myself wanting to pick up a ton of stuff from the store, but not at Sony's ripoff CDN prices.

I believe one option is to use a US credit card, yes? Are there any other alternatives?

Search for gamesharing in this forum.
Otherwise w/o a US CC, you're SOL'ed. It *has* to be a US cc with a US billing address. I tried faking a US address with my US cc with a Cdn billing address and it didn't work.

[jeffyjaixx]

Very, very nice demo. I played both modes like 3 times. :D

Very epic when fighting Berial.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6707/dscf4869xu3.jpg

Btw, first screen of Team Ico's PS3 game.

http://www.scei.co.jp/synthesis/career/wanda.html

[theprodigy]

Very, very nice demo. I played both modes like 3 times. :D

Very epic when fighting Berial.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6707/dscf4869xu3.jpg

Btw, first screen of Team Ico's PS3 game.

http://www.scei.co.jp/synthesis/career/wanda.html


Any tips?...I still haven't cracked the boss battle. lol....tried about 4 times and gave up. Would be nice if I didn't pick up the green orbs while my health was still full...wasted many of them

[rahzel]

i didn't read the tip screens so i don't really know what the moves are called. but use the devil bringer to pull yourself towards him then keep attacking him in the air. i don't know for sure but i think if you attack his head or upper body, you will do more damage. when/if he falls to his knees, just keep attacking him and he should fall right over. when he does, use the circle button and you'll throw him in the air and do some crazy attack. if it looks like hes going to do an attack, stop attacking and get ready to try and dodge it. if you're getting low on health, stand by one of those buildings and dodge his charging attack; he will break it down and green orbs will appear.

btw, loved the demo. as a huge DMC fan, this feels very similar to DMC3. day 1 purchase for sure.

[chrza]

what other PS3 game bit the dust?

i do admit that the concept for Frontlines was pretty cool. but i don't really care that i won't be able to play it on PS3. like marco, i've never owned a THQ published game... thats probably because most of them suck or are mediocre at best.

WCW vs NWO World Tour for N64!

And by that, i mean it was one of the best games ever made.

[Waiwai]

Hmm, seems like DMC4 went with the open areas again and I'm disappointed by that change. Open areas are pretty much the reason why DMC2 was terrible. I suppose having a new character with new abilities makes it more interesting with the snatch ability, but it seems as though that's all you really need after you get the move.

The AI seems to be exactly the same as before (they don't really do anything if you compare DMC to Ninja Gaiden). I doubt that will change too much in the final game. Even in the hardest difficulty in the previous games, the only thing that REALLY changes is how much damage the enemies do to you.

The revving is an interesting idea, although I can't seem to time it correctly (you are supposed to be able to melee, ex, melee, ex, etc). But I think this will be lost to a lot of players.

On the bright side, it does LOOK nice...

[CFRTim]

Not sure how true this is, but Best Buy says PlayStation 3 80GB is on its way out. I guess it was a "limited" edition. Maybe new 120GB on the way

http://kotaku.com/348819/best-buy-says-playstation-3-80gb-is-on-its-way-out-[update]

[PCDawg]

Not sure how true this is, but Best Buy says PlayStation 3 80GB is on its way out. I guess it was a "limited" edition. Maybe new 120GB on the way

http://kotaku.com/348819/best-buy-says-playstation-3-80gb-is-on-its-way-out-[update]

My guess would be the special edition white PS3 is replacing it.

[baybeejay]

i'm hoping for a devil may cry 4 bundle, like in japan.

[adolson]

My guess would be the special edition white PS3 is replacing it.

That was a rumor along with the $299 price drop.. If that's true, I'll be getting a PS3, I think.

Either way, the 80GB has been discontinued, according to the rep at my local Sony Store. My coworker bought an 80GB about a month ago, and they've only got it in stock for him today. They had to order it from a Sony Store in Edmonton, and have it shipped to Ontario here.. Since they can't get them anymore.

I do see Future Shop has a bunch piled up, though, and even some 60GB ones.

I'm waiting a bit longer to see if there's a price drop. I know Sony said there isn't, but I've heard that before..

[nfnx]

i hate the psn layout now, it was way better back then... its so hard to organize the new games and old ones... i wish they can just order it in order of newest releases

[Sheky]

Do you guys have a vertical stand for the PS3? Seems to be kind of a rip off to charge 15+ dollars for a piece of plastic, but I'd like to sit the thing up vertically. Is it safe to do so without a stand?

[PCDawg]

Do you guys have a vertical stand for the PS3? Seems to be kind of a rip off to charge 15+ dollars for a piece of plastic, but I'd like to sit the thing up vertically. Is it safe to do so without a stand?

The PS3 can sit vertically. Its heavy and the footprint is large so it wont topple over. Had it vertically for about 4 months before i got a dedicated audio stand where it lays flat now.

[Setz]

It's safe as long as you put it hard-drive side facing down, when vertical. If you have the fan side facing down, expect yellow lights.

[sfu_lifer]

Do you guys have a vertical stand for the PS3? Seems to be kind of a rip off to charge 15+ dollars for a piece of plastic, but I'd like to sit the thing up vertically. Is it safe to do so without a stand?

That's a ripoff. The PS3 isn't skinny like the 360 plus it's heavier so very hard to topple as someone posted previously. I've always had my year+ old PS3 vertical with no ill effects.

[mr_sandman]

I'm considering trading in my Xbox360 Pro for an PS3, I have 9 games and an extra controller and I'm hoping to get the base PS3, does anyone know of a place to checkout for a trade? Whats EB Games' promotion for this?

[sfu_lifer]

I'm considering trading in my Xbox360 Pro for an PS3, I have 9 games and an extra controller and I'm hoping to get the base PS3, does anyone know of a place to checkout for a trade? Whats EB Games' promotion for this?

Sell it on craigslist instead. EB will rip you off. I'm sure you can also ask for a trade on craigslist. I know a few PS3 owners that traded theirs 1:1 for a 360 with games.

BTW, has anyone had their PS3 turn on immediately after turning it off?
It's bizarre, I just played Rockband, turned the system off using the PS3 remote, then heard the PS3 turn on about 30 sec later and there's no output on the TV screen. The HD churned for a bit then about 2 minutes later it shut off by itself.
Pretty bizarre. I do have a PSP linked to this but Remote Play is on but I've used Remote play before and there's always output to the TV (and besides, my PSP is off). Curious what this phenomenon is for.

[Setz]

Sell it on craigslist instead. EB will rip you off. I'm sure you can also ask for a trade on craigslist. I know a few PS3 owners that traded theirs 1:1 for a 360 with games.

BTW, has anyone had their PS3 turn on immediately after turning it off?
It's bizarre, I just played Rockband, turned the system off using the PS3 remote, then heard the PS3 turn on about 30 sec later and there's no output on the TV screen. The HD churned for a bit then about 2 minutes later it shut off by itself.
Pretty bizarre. I do have a PSP linked to this but Remote Play is on but I've used Remote play before and there's always output to the TV (and besides, my PSP is off). Curious what this phenomenon is for.

Actually, something similar happened to me last night. I was playing Dreamcast emulation on my PC using my Ps3 controller, and when I turned my PC off, my PS3 turned on.

[sfu_lifer]

Actually, something similar happened to me last night. I was playing Dreamcast emulation on my PC using my Ps3 controller, and when I turned my PC off, my PS3 turned on.
But I don't use my PS3 controller for anything. It's not linked to any other devices. It was definitely on but not outputting anything to the hdtv (no video nor sound) which I found kind of bizarre. After it turned off I turned it on again using the remote and it functioned normally (i.e. output to the TV).

[mself084]

For those that play on PSN, what kind of Internet connection do you have? I'm getting close to buying a PS3, but only have Rogers Hi-Speed Lite right now. I'm guessing upgrading is a must if I want to play on PSN?

[adolson]

Well, I broke down and got a PS3 today. I couldn't wait a bit longer. I returned an HD DVD player I got as a Christmas gift, so that took a big chunk of the price away.

I bought it at WalMart along with COD4 because my wife works there so I have a 10% discount card. If the price drops in a day or two, I'm going to bring in my receipt and ask them to price match it... I think they do that? I hope so...

I wanted to get it dated prior to the end of the BluRay promo, and if there wasn't a price drop at all, then... Well, I woulda been screwed.

So, welcome to PS3 land for me!

[Setz]

There's rumors that the 40gb goes down in price to 299$ within the week (some say even tomorrow). Wal-mart does not pricematch if I recall correctly.

[adolson]

There's rumors that the 40gb goes down in price to 299$ within the week (some say even tomorrow). Wal-mart does not pricematch if I recall correctly.

Yeah, I know about the rumors. I think that there's a good chance they're true. But I'll fight WalMart on it. I'll return it if I have to, and then get a new one.

[sfu_lifer]

For those that play on PSN, what kind of Internet connection do you have? I'm getting close to buying a PS3, but only have Rogers Hi-Speed Lite right now. I'm guessing upgrading is a must if I want to play on PSN?

I have regular Shaw cable (maxes out at 5Mbps). I have it hooked up directly to a wired router. Dunno what speeds you get from Rogers Hi-Speed Lite but if you want to download content, the faster the better.

[nfnx]

Well, I broke down and got a PS3 today. I couldn't wait a bit longer. I returned an HD DVD player I got as a Christmas gift, so that took a big chunk of the price away.

I bought it at WalMart along with COD4 because my wife works there so I have a 10% discount card. If the price drops in a day or two, I'm going to bring in my receipt and ask them to price match it... I think they do that? I hope so...

I wanted to get it dated prior to the end of the BluRay promo, and if there wasn't a price drop at all, then... Well, I woulda been screwed.

So, welcome to PS3 land for me!

welcome to the world! haha you'll love it, i am addicted to its beauty.

first thing you need to do is set up a media server to your computer and play around with that.

better do it now rather than later so you can enjoy the benefits of the system immediately.


also, you need to get a 1080p tv and hdmi cables and watch some top quality blurays ... you'll smile into next week

[nfnx]

For those that play on PSN, what kind of Internet connection do you have? I'm getting close to buying a PS3, but only have Rogers Hi-Speed Lite right now. I'm guessing upgrading is a must if I want to play on PSN?

lite is 1 mb per second, id suggest hardwiring and dedicating your network to it, and even then it may be borderline.

if you are running off a router and splitting the connection, then you should move up to express. itll be the best 10 bucks you ever spend (actually a little less now with the increase in lite costs and stability of the express cost) as your network moves from 1 to 7 mb.

[adolson]

welcome to the world! haha you'll love it, i am addicted to its beauty.

first thing you need to do is set up a media server to your computer and play around with that.

better do it now rather than later so you can enjoy the benefits of the system immediately.


also, you need to get a 1080p tv and hdmi cables and watch some top quality blurays ... you'll smile into next week

I can't afford another new TV... I just got a 1080i/720p LCD and I love it enough. When I win the lottery or in a few years from now, I'll upgrade again. :P Trust me, going from a 27" CRT to a 37" LCD is a world of difference, and you can thank it for making me buy a PS3.

I've been messing around with UPnP servers already, but I have yet to find a good one for Linux that serves DivX/XviD properly.

If you need a n00b on your list, add me: adolson

[CFRTim]

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue hits stores in North America on April 17 for $40, it will also be sold as a digital download for the same price on the Playstation Store. If you buy the disc version it comes packed with an extra behind-the-scenes high-def video called "Beyond the Apex".

http://kotaku.com/350057/gran-turismo-5-prologue-dated-priced

[andrew2good4u]

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue hits stores in North America on April 17 for $40, it will also be sold as a digital download for the same price on the Playstation Store. If you buy the disc version it comes packed with an extra behind-the-scenes high-def video called "Beyond the Apex".

http://kotaku.com/350057/gran-turismo-5-prologue-dated-priced

I'm not bashing anything but I don't understand the logic behind that. Shouldn't it be cheaper to for the downloadable non-disk version?

[CFRTim]

I'm not bashing anything but I don't understand the logic behind that. Shouldn't it be cheaper to for the downloadable non-disk version?

"should" is the key word here. But the main problem, if you ask me, is that $40 it's too much money for a game demo on roids :eek:

[zerocool24]

"should" is the key word here. But the main problem, if you ask me, is that $40 it's too much money for a game demo on roids :eek:

my opinion exactly, ill wait for the full version, if it was 20 bucks id consider it but 40 is too much.

[mark_in_2k]

+1. I just bought the new Singstar for PS3 from a UK website. Works out to be about $36 CAD, with free shipping.

Singstar isn't going to be released in NA until later this year.I receieved my UK version of Singstar for PS3 yesterday. Just a little over a week shipping.

The wife and I had a little play on it last night (whilst sober) and had fun. I have the new PS3 Eye camera too, and it intergrates great with the game. While you're singing it takes still pics, plus a 15-20 sec video of you, so you can strut your stuff in front of the camera. You can save these clips and upload them too. Was great fun, even when sober, so can't wait to see what happens with a party too!

It records your voice too, and you can play back the whole song and play with some SFX, such as changing the pitch, which makes for a good laugh.

Checked out the Singstore too. Right now there's about 70 songs on there. There's quite a few from cool Brit bands, plus some from the 80's, etc.

Overall, this is gonna be one great party game. Can't wait to crack open a few beers and get a bit less self-conscious!

[nfnx]

ok rather than start a new thread maybe i can get some help here...

as mentioned in some earlier pages i run my digital sound out through HDMI to my tv where i then optical out to my home theater reciever


this worked fine until... my dad took it apart to move the home system to another corner and now it doesnt work!

i go to my ps3 and select hdmi out for sound and there is no sound.

but when i play dvds and cable (all of which are hardwired to the tv), the optical out works and the sound system plays...


any suggestions? is this a sudden bug? how do i get around this? what am i missing???

thanks!

[DaiLo23]

i got my singstar uk too from cdwow, pretty quick shipping. Having trouble with buying stuff from the singstore though, I set up a entropay account but apparently that doesnt work on the uk store (works on the US store though for people complaining about CDN prices, they take a 5% cut though)

anyone know any options for buying things on the UK store? I found plenty of posts on google with uk ppl wanting in on the US store, but not vice versa

[Deals Deals Deals]

ok rather than start a new thread maybe i can get some help here...

as mentioned in some earlier pages i run my digital sound out through HDMI to my tv where i then optical out to my home theater reciever


this worked fine until... my dad took it apart to move the home system to another corner and now it doesnt work!

i go to my ps3 and select hdmi out for sound and there is no sound.

but when i play dvds and cable (all of which are hardwired to the tv), the optical out works and the sound system plays...


any suggestions? is this a sudden bug? how do i get around this? what am i missing???

thanks!

Try another HDMI port maybe?

[mark_in_2k]

i got my singstar uk too from cdwow, pretty quick shipping. Having trouble with buying stuff from the singstore though, I set up a entropay account but apparently that doesnt work on the uk store (works on the US store though for people complaining about CDN prices, they take a 5% cut though)

anyone know any options for buying things on the UK store? I found plenty of posts on google with uk ppl wanting in on the US store, but not vice versaMy family lives in the UK, so I can just call them up and get their card details. However, I was also looking up ways of getting temporary Mastercard / Visa numbers that are one time uses. I signed up for a temporary Visa called 3V (link here (https://www.3vcash.com/)). I still need one of my family members in England to go to a shop and topup my card, so I'm just going to paypal my cousin the money.

[PCDawg]

Is there a way to set the PS3's bluetooth remote to turn on the system by pressing the PS button? its a pain right now as any button that is accidentally touched turns it on.

[nfnx]

i thought that was default ?

[shannn]

Hey everyone

Wow, I just talked to Sony today, they have really good customer service...
My PS3 is broken (and it was a launch unit), but Sony said they would repair it anyway...
But I lost the receipt...I know, how stupid of me.
Well I went to Walmart, and the store manager was really nice about the situation. He went on his computer, and he was able to print me out a new reciept...they said that they would even let me return it if I got a letter from Sony about allowing them to repair it w/ waranty (that kind of threw me off).
So I called Sony up again, and they said they would fix it for free (which is nice, since warranty is only 1 year, and its well over a year).

I hope I get it back soon...I only wish that Sony would offer an extended warranty, but oh well.

So the moral of the story is if you lost your receipt, go to your retailer and hopefully they can print one off for you too

[bmaz]

Exactly what was broken?

[skanji]

Hey everyone

Wow, I just talked to Sony today, they have really good customer service...
My PS3 is broken (and it was a launch unit), but Sony said they would repair it anyway...
But I lost the receipt...I know, how stupid of me.
Well I went to Walmart, and the store manager was really nice about the situation. He went on his computer, and he was able to print me out a new reciept...they said that they would even let me return it if I got a letter from Sony about allowing them to repair it w/ waranty (that kind of threw me off).
So I called Sony up again, and they said they would fix it for free (which is nice, since warranty is only 1 year, and its well over a year).

I hope I get it back soon...I only wish that Sony would offer an extended warranty, but oh well.

So the moral of the story is if you lost your receipt, go to your retailer and hopefully they can print one off for you too

My "X" button on my controller is sticky - I have had it for 6 weeks...

Any thoughts on me doing the same thing?

[PCDawg]

My "X" button on my controller is sticky - I have had it for 6 weeks...

Any thoughts on me doing the same thing?

Sticky as in you spilled seomthing on it or the button is jammed?

If its jammed, then Sony will repair the controller as long as you ahve the receipt for proof that u had it for that short period of time. If you have accidentally spilled liquid on it, then they might not fix it for you.

THe PS3 controllers are really eay to open up as my son spilt juice on it and i cracked it open to clean it up. I found it alot easier to open and put back together compared to the PS2 controllers.

[Ziggy007]

So my second Dell PS3 just bricked on me, again one week after having it.

Bad luck, or just a bad batch of PS3s from Dell?

[firehawk12]

Wow... what happens when a PS3 goes?

[zerocool24]

Wow... what happens when a PS3 goes?

for me, i couldnt turn it back on again, the psu died i think.

[The Cake is a Lie]

Is it worth is to purchase the 80GB now since, by the article in previous posts, suggests they will not be making them anymore?

I am looking to get one *** Thanks.

[jeffyjaixx]

Does anyone know if you can put the demo's onto an external HD instead of the internal one?

[Ziggy007]

Wow... what happens when a PS3 goes?

Well in both cases for me it has been a disc drive failure within a week.

Got the first one on Dec 28th, it was dead by Jan 10th or so.

Got this last one on Monday, and it just didn't recognize any discs (movie / music / game) just the same as the last.

I am going to call Dell pretty upset tomorrow, I just didn't have the heart to do it today. It was superbowl sunday and I didn't want to spend the day arguing with them over the phone.

[jwei]

I've heard loads of complaints coming from dell customers who bought their ps3's.........so weird

also note: I think dell gives you refurbs if you call in and tell them your ps3 is broken. not sure tho

[CFRTim]

This doesn't sound right. I hope it's just a rumor, or 2.5 HDD sales are about to go high :lol:


Another PS3 Game Has A Mandatory 5GB Install?
And it's...Hot shots golf 5. Really? Hot Shots Golf 5? Look, small mandatory installs, those are fine. We've had plenty of those before. And with a game like Devil May Cry 4, you can understand a developer wanting to get the most out of the hardware (even if they should have given us the option of an install). The trade-off - ie fast loading times - for a big game like that, people are OK with. But Hot Shots Golf 5? If the final retail build ships like this, a 20-odd-minute wait and 5GB of HDD space for a cartoon golf game is taking the piss. Dear PS3 developers: this is a worrying trend. Please stop.

http://kotaku.com/354063/another-ps3-game-has-a-mandatory-5gb-install

[skanji]

2 ps3 questions
1) some demo games occassionally show up with a green tint - is that normal?
2) my controller isn't recognized by the ps3 when it is wireless until i plug it in first. it flashes a few times and then turns off. when i plug it in, it works fine and then when i unplug it immidiately, everything goes back to normal. is this normal? it is at full charge too...

[zerocool24]

2 ps3 questions
1) some demo games occassionally show up with a green tint - is that normal?
2) my controller isn't recognized by the ps3 when it is wireless until i plug it in first. it flashes a few times and then turns off. when i plug it in, it works fine and then when i unplug it immidiately, everything goes back to normal. is this normal? it is at full charge too...


what do you mean a green tint? i have never seen that, you may have a problem with the controller, i have only had to "sync" mine when i first got them, or when i got my replacement ps3.

[Jordan Lee]

2 ps3 questions
1) some demo games occassionally show up with a green tint - is that normal?
2) my controller isn't recognized by the ps3 when it is wireless until i plug it in first. it flashes a few times and then turns off. when i plug it in, it works fine and then when i unplug it immidiately, everything goes back to normal. is this normal? it is at full charge too...

They show up as a greenish tint when you you 720p maybe? I try to force it into 1080i by using Custom in the output settings. I know mine does and its a TV setting. I dont even know how to fix it.... Any one else help? Mostly EA games.

[vpower]

Hi everyone,

didnt know where to post, but here it goes

I recently bought a PS3. Looking around on the net, I found a software PS3 Video9, wich could mux MKV video file into a format the PS3 can read.

when i say "mux", i'm refering to the fact it doesnt re-encode, just change the container.

Nice and all, I dont know how to do it with PS3 Video 9, tried other stuff, didnt work.

Any member here can tell me an easy way to play those nice HD MKV file on PS3.

Yeah I could ask other forums, but i trust members on this board!

Any help would be appreciate it!

[rahzel]

mkv2vob or GOTSent. both do essentially the same thing, and for the most part, use the same tools to do the job. what these tools do is change the extension or container from mkv to vob/mpg without re-encoding the video (or audio if its already ac3 dolby digital) so the ps3 will play it. the mkv file must be MPEG4/AVC (most of them are). since the PS3 cannot play DTS audio from video files, it will encode the DTS to 6ch 640kbps or 448kbps ac3 (dolby digital); mkv2vob encodes to 640kbps and GOTSent encodes to 448kbps.

personally, i prefer GOTSent over mkv2vob for a few reasons... it seems to be faster. when encoding DTS to AC3, although mkv2vob retains a higher bitrate, the ac3 file it creates is relatively quiet. GOTSent also lets you do multiple video files by choosing to encode by folder (mkv2vob will only do one video at a time). other than that, again, both pretty much do the same thing. if you get GOTSent, make sure you check (mux to vob (PS3)). just google GOTSent or mkv2vob and i'm sure you'll find them.

[Setz]

How would I change a .ogg or .mkv (with separate or muxed subtitle file) to .mpeg, .mpeg4, .avi, etc, so the PS3 can play it, while utilizing the subtitles? I don't want to demux and remux because it's a VERY tedious process.

[rahzel]

i don't think the PS3 will play subtitles period... unless, possibly if you hard code them into the video itself. to do so, you'll probably have to demux the raw streams then hard-code the subtitles to the raw video (i'm sure theres a tool that will do that). then, if its mpeg4/avc, mux it back to mkv and use the tools i recommended above. or if its not mpeg4/avc or a file type the ps3 won't play, use a tool that will convert it to mpeg4/avc (in which i would recommend ripbot264).

the doom9 message boards might be a better place to ask such a question.

[vpower]

mkv2vob or GOTSent. both do essentially the same thing, and for the most part, use the same tools to do the job. what these tools do is change the extension or container from mkv to vob/mpg without re-encoding the video (or audio if its already ac3 dolby digital) so the ps3 will play it. the mkv file must be MPEG4/AVC (most of them are). ...

yeah, I searched around before posting.

I tried gotsent, and choosed the option MUX to VOB.

After that, I tried to read that MPG file from a USB key on the PS3 or 360, no go.

Am I missing something?

Thanks

[sfu_lifer]

yeah, I searched around before posting.

I tried gotsent, and choosed the option MUX to VOB.

After that, I tried to read that MPG file from a USB key on the PS3 or 360, no go.

Am I missing something?

Thanks

Why don't you leave it as an mp4 file? I don't think the 360 will touch that vob file.

[rahzel]

yeah, I searched around before posting.

I tried gotsent, and choosed the option MUX to VOB.

After that, I tried to read that MPG file from a USB key on the PS3 or 360, no go.

Am I missing something?

Thanks
well like i said, the raw video must be H.264 MPEG-4/AVC in-order to work properly. mkv is just a container, so it can hold other types of raw video. its possible the video you have is not MPEG-4/AVC. if it is, i dunno. :confused: i've tried both GOTSent and mkv2vob on several mkv files and i haven't had any issues so far.

[Setz]

What is the least expensive place to get those PS2->PS3 memory card adapters? I recently sold my PS2, and I was really into Persona 3. I don't have one of these adapters.

[mark_in_2k]

What is the least expensive place to get those PS2->PS3 memory card adapters? I recently sold my PS2, and I was really into Persona 3. I don't have one of these adapters.

I'm gonna be a complete @s$ here and say buy the adapter from a store that has a good return policy, use it, and return it.

Is it immoral? Probably yes. Is it illegal? No. (Marketing 101)

You're only going to be using it once. If the adapter cost $5, sure. But not for $20, use the above ;)

[Setz]

I'm gonna be a complete @s$ here and say buy the adapter from a store that has a good return policy, use it, and return it.

Is it immoral? Probably yes. Is it illegal? No. (Marketing 101)

You're only going to be using it once. If the adapter cost $5, sure. But not for $20, use the above ;)

Example of such a place?

[jeffyjaixx]

Example of such a place?

Probably FS, BB or Wal-mart...

[dell]

Can you use a webcam other then the PS3 ones? I have a Logitech Quickcam Communicate stx and I don't think it works. Tried using it on Burnout but not really sure if it works. Anyone else have experience with connecting a 3rd party cam on the PS3?

[Setz]

Can you use a webcam other then the PS3 ones? I have a Logitech Quickcam Communicate stx and I don't think it works. Tried using it on Burnout but not really sure if it works. Anyone else have experience with connecting a 3rd party cam on the PS3?

I've always wondered this, but how does the Eye work? I imagine it's just like a webcam, you can take pictures, but I've heard a lot of people saying you can use it with x game, or y game, and it doesn't make sense because it's a racing game, or a fighting game.

Does the Eye take in-game shots or something?

[dell]

For burnout it takes a snap of you right after someone makes you crash and takes you out. If you take someone else out and they have a webcam you can instantly see their reaction snap shot.

[NuggyBuggy]

I'm gonna be a complete @s$ here and say buy the adapter from a store that has a good return policy, use it, and return it.

Is it immoral? Probably yes. Is it illegal? No. (Marketing 101)

You're only going to be using it once. If the adapter cost $5, sure. But not for $20, use the above ;)

Example of such a place?
Ignore that guy's advice. Not only is he a scumbag, but he probably flunked his marketing class, if he took one.

[bumboclott]

My controller is semi-fugged! The left analog drifts forward sometimes. I think it's because of all the running I do in COD4....

Has this happened to anyone else?

[Yesdear]

So has anyone upgraded their hard drive to store a lot of divx movies? I am thinking about buying this 320GB drive (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=377) and moving all my music and movies to it now that the PS3 supports divx. Just curious to know if anyone has had issue with divx playback from the hard drive?

I will perform a few tests with the current drive I have before ordering this drive.

[Anteros]

So has anyone upgraded their hard drive to store a lot of divx movies? I am thinking about buying this 320GB drive (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=377) and moving all my music and movies to it now that the PS3 supports divx. Just curious to know if anyone has had issue with divx playback from the hard drive?

I will perform a few tests with the current drive I have before ordering this drive.

You could also set up a Media Server (TVersity) on your computer and stream the movies/music to your PS3. That's what I do and it works really well.

[Yesdear]

You could also set up a Media Server (TVersity) on your computer and stream the movies/music to your PS3. That's what I do and it works really well.

I don't have a home computer, just a work issue laptop with not much storage space. I like the idea of having everything local because I take the PS3 with me to friends, cottage etc.

[Canadianpsycho]

I don't have a home computer, just a work issue laptop with not much storage space. I like the idea of having everything local because I take the PS3 with me to friends, cottage etc.

Just pick up a WD passport external HDD from Costco. USB powered, laptop HDD, 3 year warranty. The 250 GB are SATA drives so if you find it a pain using an external just pop the drive out of the enclosure and throw it in your PS3. 320GB are supposed to be on their way also.

[skanji]

Folks - need to call Sony support. My PS3 controller isn't being recognized by my unit. The only time it is, is when I plug it in via usb, and then unplug it. It is fully charged too.

I have been trying and trying to call sony and its always busy does anyone else have this problem ???

The number i am calling is 1 800 345 sony (7669)

[Setz]

What are some good PS3 games that appeal to a single-player or online (not split-screen) audience?

I have Assassin's Creed (love it), Oblivion (love it to no end), Orange Box (enjoyed playing through HL2, both eps, don't get much playtime anymore), CoD3 (terrible), and DMC4 (great).

I owned Uncharted and CoD4, but I sold them because I needed some quick cash, and I intend to buy them again. I'm a huge WW2 and generally war-shooter kind of guy. I was eyeing Medal of Honor: Airborne. Does PS3 version have online?

Some games I'm looking forward to are MGS4, Fallout 3, Battlefield: Bad Company, The Club, and Silent Hill 5... anything along these lines, or generally amazing games, I'd love to buy.

Was also eying Kane & Lynch... any tips?

[Canadianpsycho]

Kane & Lynch is a love it or hate it game.

People didn't like the fact that the main characters are criminals that swear a lot. The characters are rough, but I thought they fit what they were trying to accomplish. I also recall complaints about the over-the-shoulder view. Some complained about the cover system but you can figure it out pretty quickly, I had no issue with it.

It only has local co-op, not online. The multiplayer is an interesting concept, you work together to rob a bank/store, etc. and then decide if you want to double cross your fellow thieves and take their share of the loot. If you are a sore loser and hate teamkilling I'd avoid it. The tension of not knowing if womeone's going to shoot you in the back was interesting and at the same time pretty funny.

I personally liked it, but its a rental unless you can find it on sale. I'm planning on picking it up again when I can get it for 20 bucks as I'm a fan of the game and the developer.

You've named most of the good games for the PS3. If you haven't tried out Heavenly Sword or Ninja Gaiden Sigma, you should. If you like FPSes and haven't player Resistance you should check it out - although I couldn't get into it.

EDIT: Also check out Rainbow Six Vegas, or maybe GRAW2.

[Setz]

Kane & Lynch is a love it or hate it game.

People didn't like the fact that the main characters are criminals that swear a lot. The characters are rough, but I thought they fit what they were trying to accomplish. I also recall complaints about the over-the-shoulder view. Some complained about the cover system but you can figure it out pretty quickly, I had no issue with it.

It only has local co-op, not online. The multiplayer is an interesting concept, you work together to rob a bank/store, etc. and then decide if you want to double cross your fellow thieves and take their share of the loot. If you are a sore loser and hate teamkilling I'd avoid it. The tension of not knowing if womeone's going to shoot you in the back was interesting and at the same time pretty funny.

I personally liked it, but its a rental unless you can find it on sale. I'm planning on picking it up again when I can get it for 20 bucks as I'm a fan of the game and the developer.

You've named most of the good games for the PS3. If you haven't tried out Heavenly Sword or Ninja Gaiden Sigma, you should. If you like FPSes and haven't player Resistance you should check it out - although I couldn't get into it.

EDIT: Also check out Rainbow Six Vegas, or maybe GRAW2.

Wow, thanks for the help. :D I heard the online for K&L was good, but if it's local only... that kind of kills it.

I once owned R6Vegas, and while it was very fun making strategies, the controls were fair too complex for me, not to mention that action is few and far apart. I didn't even get to any casinos, and I sold it because it just wasn't my type of game. GRAW1&2 are from the same people, so I don't think I'd like it. Tom Clancy and I don't mix.

[Yesdear]

Just pick up a WD passport external HDD from Costco. USB powered, laptop HDD, 3 year warranty. The 250 GB are SATA drives so if you find it a pain using an external just pop the drive out of the enclosure and throw it in your PS3. 320GB are supposed to be on their way also.


There is a 320Gb available and I may order it this week. I dumped a few divx encoded movies and shows on the existing 20GB hard drive and all but two worked. I don't understand why the two didn't work because they are both divx (I checked the files out with GSPOT). If it matters, both were animated titles (Disney).

[Setz]

Does the PS3 use external HD's? If so, what brands are good? I'm contemplating switching my PS3 HD for a bigger one, but if I need to start from scratch with files, music, etc, then I'll look for an external solution.

[Yesdear]

Any idea why the following divx movie will not play on the PS3? It plays fine on my computer and on my Archos PVP. All the other divx movies and shows I have play fine on the PS3 (I do not have a lot of them to be honest).

Movie - The Little Mermaid II
File Size - 691MB

The rest of the information came from gspot:

Video
Codec - DIVX
DivX 4 (OpenDivX)

Audio

Codec - 0x0055 MPEG-1 Layer 3
Info - 48000Hz 128 kb/s tot , Joint Stereo

[jooshua]

I had the same problem with a few divx movies

[Ziggy007]

Does the PS3 use external HD's? If so, what brands are good? I'm contemplating switching my PS3 HD for a bigger one, but if I need to start from scratch with files, music, etc, then I'll look for an external solution.


Any external HD formatted to FAT32 will work.

[Canadianpsycho]

Wow, thanks for the help. :D I heard the online for K&L was good, but if it's local only... that kind of kills it.

Co-op is local. MP is online. If you're a fan of crime movies like Heat, check it out anyways. Its a solid game.

I once owned R6Vegas, and while it was very fun making strategies, the controls were fair too complex for me, not to mention that action is few and far apart. I didn't even get to any casinos, and I sold it because it just wasn't my type of game. GRAW1&2 are from the same people, so I don't think I'd like it. Tom Clancy and I don't mix.

Its been a while since I played Vegas but I found it more of an action game then a strategy game aside from learning which way was the best way to breach some rooms. Online multiplayer (not to mention also online co-op) was probably one of my favourite experiences on the 360, only surpassed by COD4. Haven't played through GRAW2 yet. GRAW was a little more slow/deliberate then R6:V IMO

[Waiwai]

My controller is semi-fugged! The left analog drifts forward sometimes. I think it's because of all the running I do in COD4....

Has this happened to anyone else?

I believe it's an interference issue. I had it with the Sixaxis but when I got the Dual Shock 3, I had no problems at all.

[Deals Deals Deals]

My controller is semi-fugged! The left analog drifts forward sometimes. I think it's because of all the running I do in COD4....

Has this happened to anyone else?

Yes, it happened to my controller. The left analog stick is much looser than my right analog stick. Sometimes the stick won't return to the center position if I just let go of it while pushed forward. So it cause my character to move forward slowly. But it doesn't matter to me, because I'm going to get a Dual Shock 3 when they come out.

[bumboclott]

I believe it's an interference issue. I had it with the Sixaxis but when I got the Dual Shock 3, I had no problems at all.

Yeah, this only happened with my stock controller. I also have a dual shock 3 but I'm afraid to use it with cod4 cuz I'm afraid I might ruin it too. So was there word that they fixed this issue with the DS3 controllers?

Yes, it happened to my controller. The left analog stick is much looser than my right analog stick. Sometimes the stick won't return to the center position if I just let go of it while pushed forward. So it cause my character to move forward slowly. But it doesn't matter to me, because I'm going to get a Dual Shock 3 when they come out.

Yeah thats exactly what happens to my controller. The left analog gets stuck when I go up and it won't return to the centre on it's own >:(

[yatta]

lol at bumboclott name

hey Canadian psycho, do you play TF2? PC (sorry i know its ps3 thread just a quick question) I seen someone with that name. I am wondering if it is you.

ok I will make it relevant with a ps3 question. umm do PS3's cache every game? :lol:

[Canadianpsycho]

lol at bumoclott name

hey Canadian psycho, do you play TF2? PC (sorry i know its ps3 thread just a quick question) I seen someone with that name. I am wondering if it is you.

ok I will make it relevant with a ps3 question. umm do PS3's cache every game? :lol:

I play as my XBL Gamertag/PSIN ID: darkandlong. I only play TF2 on the 360 (for the achievements - the netcode stinks but it is fun, I miss TFC but I sucked at it). The only game I play online is COD4 for the 360. I haven't played my PC since C&C3 was released. I've basically abandoned PC gaming altogether although I am replaying GTA3 now (in anticipation of GTA IV) since I haven't beaten it yet. I haven't played my PS3 much in the last couple weeks except for movies, watching my free Spider Man 3 BD and playing the PSN titles I bought.

For the PS3 games I've played:

Resistance: cached to HDD
Heavenly Sword: cached to HDD (optional? can't remember)
Warhawk: cached to HDD
Uncharted: did NOT cache, has long initial loading time but is then pretty smooth throughout.

I personally have no issue with HDD caching. I'd rather have faster loading games then more useless HDD space. I think Mass Effect would have been a lot better experience on the 360 if MS let Bioware cache files to the HDD like they originally wanted. Screw Core/Arcade owners without HDDs. I don't store anything but PSN titles and demos on my PS3. All my music and movies are streamed from my PC so I have lots of space for game data.

[Setz]

Picked up Burnout Paradise today. I really dislike the difference from Burnout 3. Not partically everything, but one thing that grinds my gears is that I need to search for missions rather than select from a screen. Normally this isn't a problem, but there's no clear indication of where a level begins at all. :S

[mself084]

I just bought a PS3 :D picking it up tomorrow morning! wooooo

Any "essentials"? i saw assassin's creed is 39.99 tomorrow at FS. i may try and find nhl08 used at EB games

[bumboclott]

I just bought a PS3 :D picking it up tomorrow morning! wooooo

Any "essentials"? i saw assassin's creed is 39.99 tomorrow at FS. i may try and find nhl08 used at EB games

Wasn't a huge fan of Assassin's Creed. I'm thinking of selling it... Get COD4 instead. That game is pure crack!

[vpower]

I just bought a PS3 :D picking it up tomorrow morning! wooooo

Any "essentials"? i saw assassin's creed is 39.99 tomorrow at FS. i may try and find nhl08 used at EB games

Wasn't a huge fan of Assassin's Creed. I'm thinking of selling it... Get COD4 instead. That game is pure crack!

Agree, get COD4.

[Anteros]

I just bought a PS3 :D picking it up tomorrow morning! wooooo

Any "essentials"? i saw assassin's creed is 39.99 tomorrow at FS. i may try and find nhl08 used at EB games

Uncharted. It's a great game.

[maebach]

Wasn't a huge fan of Assassin's Creed. I'm thinking of selling it... Get COD4 instead. That game is pure crack!

for sure. the game is insane.

[mself084]

i need a PSN name - any ideas? :D

ahhh im going to be goofing around with my new ps3 all day. i love new electronics/toys.

[Setz]

i need a PSN name - any ideas? :D

ahhh im going to be goofing around with my new ps3 all day. i love new electronics/toys.


I'd suggest CoD4 if you like shooters. Even if you don't, the online is great.

If your PC isn't up to date, a lot of PC games that are available to PS3 are a must. Oblivion comes to mind, as well as The Orange Box. I'd say skip UT3 unless you're a loving fan of the series.

Feel free to add me your PSN Buddy List. PSN ID is stratzilla. I don't have many online games, but I have Burnout Paradise, Orange Box, CoD3, and Turok.

[Anteros]

I know the Guitar Hero guitars don't work with Rock Band on the PS3 (unless that's changed recently), but does the Rock Band guitar work with Guitar Hero 3?

[Canadianpsycho]

I know the Guitar Hero guitars don't work with Rock Band on the PS3 (unless that's changed recently), but does the Rock Band guitar work with Guitar Hero 3?

I only have the games for 360, but I thought Activision blocked any support for the RB controller on GH3?

I thought you COULD use the GH controller with RB? Or is that a PS3 thing? I know I have on my 360.

[Anteros]

I only have the games for 360, but I thought Activision blocked any support for the RB controller on GH3?

I thought you COULD use the GH controller with RB? Or is that a PS3 thing? I know I have on my 360.

You can use the GH controller with RB on the 360 but not on the PS3. Harmonix was going to add a patch after the release of Rock Band to add support for it, but Activision blocked it.

[Setz]

Wow, Burnout Paradise online players are such babies. I mistakenly crash into some fellow and I get kicked.

How do I do online races and such? I see a red dot on the map that's throbbing, but I go there any there's nothing there. So far, there's only been crashing going on.

[Canadianpsycho]

Haha, people boot you for crashing your car in a game thats designed with the intent to crash cars? Interesting.

[mself084]

DMC4 is SICK! ive never played a game in the series... this is the first game i got with my ps3 this morning, and its crazy.

downloading mlb 08: the show right now. thinking of calling rogers and getting my internet connection bumped up.

[Setz]

Haha, people boot you for crashing your car in a game thats designed with the intent to crash cars? Interesting.

It's pretty fun to chase people around the city, taking them down at any opportunity.

[andrew2good4u]

It's pretty fun to chase people around the city, taking them down at any opportunity.

I second that motion

[vpower]

anyone want to start a clan on COD4 on the PS3? The famous [RFD]!

I already in the [RFD] clan on the LIVE.

[andrew2good4u]

anyone want to start a clan on COD4 on the PS3? The famous [RFD]!

I already in the [RFD] clan on the LIVE.

I'm in..

[thechampion116]

anyone want to start a clan on COD4 on the PS3? The famous [RFD]!

I already in the [RFD] clan on the LIVE.

I'm in too.

[Setz]

anyone want to start a clan on COD4 on the PS3? The famous [RFD]!

I already in the [RFD] clan on the LIVE.

Did they by any chance update the matchup procedure? IIRC when I had CoD4, they only placed you in matches that are with the lowest ping. Compare to PC version where you can select a server to join.

Regardless, I'm game once I get CoD4 again.

[mself084]

im in for the RFD clan. im getting COD4 later today so don't expect me to be any good :)

[vpower]

im in for the RFD clan. im getting COD4 later today so don't expect me to be any good :)

well, you have to wait until level 12 to get CLAN option enable :|

[mself084]

well, you have to wait until level 12 to get CLAN option enable :|

guess i have some playing to do

[Sheky]

Did they by any chance update the matchup procedure? IIRC when I had CoD4, they only placed you in matches that are with the lowest ping. Compare to PC version where you can select a server to join.

Regardless, I'm game once I get CoD4 again.

I'm trying to trade my COD4 for another PS3 game. PM me if you're interested.

[Setz]

I'm trying to trade my COD4 for another PS3 game. PM me if you're interested.

I would be interested, however you live in Edmonton. :lol:

[Setz]

Kane & Lynch is a love it or hate it game.

People didn't like the fact that the main characters are criminals that swear a lot. The characters are rough, but I thought they fit what they were trying to accomplish. I also recall complaints about the over-the-shoulder view. Some complained about the cover system but you can figure it out pretty quickly, I had no issue with it.

It only has local co-op, not online. The multiplayer is an interesting concept, you work together to rob a bank/store, etc. and then decide if you want to double cross your fellow thieves and take their share of the loot. If you are a sore loser and hate teamkilling I'd avoid it. The tension of not knowing if womeone's going to shoot you in the back was interesting and at the same time pretty funny.

I personally liked it, but its a rental unless you can find it on sale. I'm planning on picking it up again when I can get it for 20 bucks as I'm a fan of the game and the developer.

You've named most of the good games for the PS3. If you haven't tried out Heavenly Sword or Ninja Gaiden Sigma, you should. If you like FPSes and haven't player Resistance you should check it out - although I couldn't get into it.

EDIT: Also check out Rainbow Six Vegas, or maybe GRAW2.

Just got Kane & Lynch (for PC), and it is really good. The graphics are amazing, and I'm surprised I can run it at near-max at 1280x800.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/8721/kanelyncheh3.jpg

Loving the game so far, although the mouse sensitivity bugs me. I understand I can change it, but it's never "smooth". Hit detection is wayyy off too. Sometimes I'd shoot a guy in the head multiple times with a pistol, and I see that it connects because some blurt spurts out, but they just don't fall down dead. :confused:

[vpower]

Just got Kane & Lynch (for PC), and it is really good. The graphics are amazing, and I'm surprised I can run it at near-max at 1280x800.



the grapphics are "really good"? compare to what? I found the graphics on the 360 very "ordinary", I havent tried the PS3, but I dont expect day and night differences.

What do you mean you can run it at "near-max 1280x 800"?

[mself084]

just tried cod4 online...kept getting torn apart. any tricks/tips to getting better?

[vpower]

just tried cod4 online...kept getting torn apart. any tricks/tips to getting better?

first time doing first persone shooter with a gamepad?

[maebach]

Sold advertising from Sony during the Al-star game. Better than Toshiba's HD-DVD ads during the superbowl.

[Setz]

the grapphics are "really good"? compare to what? I found the graphics on the 360 very "ordinary", I havent tried the PS3, but I dont expect day and night differences.

What do you mean you can run it at "near-max 1280x 800"?

Well, I can run it almost at it's highest settings on my PC, at a resolution of 1280x800.

The graphics are great. Sceneries look bland and boring, but the detail on peoples' faces are well detailed, not to mention the lighting is spot-on.

[mself084]

first time doing first persone shooter with a gamepad?

huh?

wondering if there's a game for newbies out there online...where im not getting attacked by helicopters, continuously sniped, or unable to kill anyone. hahaha.

crazy fun game tho :D

[Canadianpsycho]

just tried cod4 online...kept getting torn apart. any tricks/tips to getting better?

At the start just play to level up. You won't do better then most. The game requires practice and good perks.

Always use Stopping Power. Or Juggernaut. I can't stress this enough. Especially until you learn to aim better Stopping Power will help a lot.

I prefer SMGs in most maps simply due to rate of fire and recoil. Most maps allow for flanking or have choke points so you don't have to worrk about long range accuracy. Maps like Bog require an AR.

My personal fave is MP5 silenced/red dot with Bandolier/Stopping Power/Steady Aim. In cramped maps I'll switch to Martyrdom for some cheap kills.

Never take the direct route. If most of the action is on one side of the map, go for the flank or watch the flank. When you get more comfortable you'll be better suited to handle bigger confrontations. I just love shooting people in the back.

[JS2K6]

If I were to purchase a PS3 from someone who received it as a gift and does not have the original receipt, would Sony still honour the manufacturer's warranty?

[kevin01]

If I were to purchase a PS3 from someone who received it as a gift and does not have the original receipt, would Sony still honour the manufacturer's warranty?

no, they told me you have to be the original purchaser, and have a receipt. They charge $160 if you need repairs without a receipt.

[JS2K6]

no, they told me you have to be the original purchaser, and have a receipt. They charge $160 if you need repairs without a receipt.

Wow, that sucks. I'll have to keep that in mind when I'm looking around. I'm interested in it mostly for its Blu-ray capabilities, as I'm happy enough my 360 already and don't have much time for gaming. The other standalone Blu-ray players seem to be waaay overpriced and won't get updated as often as the PS3. Any price-drops planned when the new PS3 SKUs get released?

[Setz]

Did they add Winter Crash to the PS3 version?

[bumboclott]

just tried cod4 online...kept getting torn apart. any tricks/tips to getting better?

The best way to get better is to familiarize yourself with the maps. I only started to get good after starting to play Headquarters. You'll learn the maps in that mode in no time.

My fav setup is M16 + Red Dot, Bandolier, Stopping Power, Extreme Conditioning. M16 + stopping power = 1 trigger kills... two if the dude's a Juggernaut. Most people use Martyrdom or Last Stand for Perk 3, but I use Extreme Conditioning cuz i'm usually playing Headquarters. I'd rather run longer to reach the HQ faster... For smaller maps i'll use the RPD so I can spray multiple people at once. I only usually use SMGs to level them up and get the 1000 points. I don't like the range on those guns. If I were to use one though, I'd use the MP5 or the AK-74u.

[Canadianpsycho]

Looks like I might actually want to play Lair soon... Analog control patch hopefully coming soon. Sixaxis control was brutal.

http://kotaku.com/359619/lair-analog-patch-confirmed

[sfu_lifer]

Looks like I might actually want to play Lair soon... Analog control patch hopefully coming soon. Sixaxis control was brutal.

http://kotaku.com/359619/lair-analog-patch-confirmed

Hopefully it'll be Greatest hits pricing by then. I actually like the Lair soundtrack.

[vpower]

anyone want to start a clan on COD4 on the PS3? The famous [RFD]!

I already in the [RFD] clan on the LIVE.

I'm in..

I'm in too.

what is your ID on PSN? I'll add you guys

[thechampion116]

what is your ID on PSN? I'll add you guys

mine is the same as here

[mself084]

i just got to level 12 last night - so i'm in?

PSN: optimus1983

[mxhp00]

I'm thinking of getting a PS3 maybe this summer, but I've heard rumours that they're discontinuing the 80gig package. Can anyone confirm this?

[rdtx2002]

Tokyo, February 25, 2008 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that Phil Harrison, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), will resign from Sony Computer Entertainment Group as of February 29, 2008. Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of SCEI, will immediately assume responsibilities as president of SCE WWS, in addition to his current duties.

Prior to the launch of the original PlayStation®, Phil Harrison joined Sony Electronics Publishing, Ltd. in 1992, which later evolved into Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, and since then, he has made a tremendous contribution to the company playing a strategic role in the launch of four PlayStation platforms, as well as building strong relationships with game developers and publishers throughout the world. Since his appointment to the position of president, SCE WWS, Harrison applied his considerable skill, knowledge and expertise to lead SCE Group’s first party game development as well as aggressively pursuing the development of new online entertainment experiences.

“As one of the founding members of SCE, Phil played a key role in the development and growth of the PlayStation business and our industry,” said Kazuo Hirai. “It is sad to see him departing from SCE, but I wish to express my gratitude for his many invaluable contributions and also wish Phil the very best of luck in his future endeavors.”

“The past 15 years at Sony Computer Entertainment has been the defining journey of my life so far,” said Phil Harrison. “I am grateful to all the PlayStation family for their incredible support, guidance and friendship. It has been a privilege to serve as part of the team and be inspired by them on a daily basis. I am so proud of everything PlayStation has achieved and will continue to support its future in every way I can.”














Going to Atari of all places.

[andrew2good4u]

what is your ID on PSN? I'll add you guys

MrPeanutz

I'll take care of it tonight.. haven't played COD4 in a few feeks I'm probably a little rusty now

[rollen]

Going to Atari of all places.

:lol: i guess they made him an offer he couldn't refuse. at least he didn't join M$...imagine the insider information he's got?

[rdtx2002]

:lol: i guess they made him an offer he couldn't refuse. at least he didn't join M$...imagine the insider information he's got?

i'm sure whatever contract he signed, he is bound to some confidentiality issues that prevent him from sharing information to the competitor.

or maybe perhaps they get those MIB guys to erase his memory ;)

[mself084]

Add me up on PSN - I want play COD4 with some fellow RFD'ers

[vpower]

Add me up on PSN - I want play COD4 with some fellow RFD'ers

what's your psn ID?

[CFRTim]

I wonder what this can be:

I was shown a trailer for a game not due out till 2009 but was sworn to absolute secrecy. Apparently, Sony just wanted to give a glimpse of what the console will be capable of.
We're listening.
I don't mean to be a tease - all I can say is that I was left speechless. If the footage I was shown truly is "in game", as told to me by the Sony PR people, then we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion.

http://kotaku.com/360416/playstation-3-super-game-coming-in-2009

[sfu_lifer]

I wonder what this can be:

I was shown a trailer for a game not due out till 2009 but was sworn to absolute secrecy. Apparently, Sony just wanted to give a glimpse of what the console will be capable of.
We're listening.
I don't mean to be a tease - all I can say is that I was left speechless. If the footage I was shown truly is "in game", as told to me by the Sony PR people, then we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion.

http://kotaku.com/360416/playstation-3-super-game-coming-in-2009
Hm, I'm guessing it's God of War 3 ;)
As for Harrison leaving, I'm hearing things from some Sony contacts that he was actually fired (some static with his Japanese bosses which culminated in that bridge burning statement at gdc).

[Setz]

Where's my ingame XMB. :(

[sfu_lifer]

Where's my ingame XMB. :(
It's coming this year. We just don't know when.

[thechampion116]

in game XMB - its coming. Kotaku had a shirt from Sony at GDC that said 'In-Shirt XMB'. Thats a sign right there.

mystery game - ??????????

Harrison - was a good spokesman for Sony. Good chance he did get fired especially knowing he made those comments about the Jap Sony team. He's supposedly going to Atari, WOW, who wants to work there because there games are not even remotely close to good.

[mself084]

what's your psn ID?

check my sig.

[Sheky]

Anyone got PS3 Video 9 to work?

I'm trying to play some MKV files on the PS3 and Video 9's converted file disappears after the conversion. Supposedly you can convert a MKV file in like 10 mins when it works.

I've tried AlltoAVI but it takes like 1.5 hours to do a 20min clip. Are there simple solutions to get MKV files to work on the PS3?

[sfu_lifer]

Anyone got PS3 Video 9 to work?

I'm trying to play some MKV files on the PS3 and Video 9's converted file disappears after the conversion. Supposedly you can convert a MKV file in like 10 mins when it works.

I've tried AlltoAVI but it takes like 1.5 hours to do a 20min clip. Are there simple solutions to get MKV files to work on the PS3?
I stopped using that buggy program. Download GotSent, does the same thing but a LOT more reliably as the only thing at most that it will touch are the audio files of the mkv.

[PCDawg]

Anyone got PS3 Video 9 to work?

I'm trying to play some MKV files on the PS3 and Video 9's converted file disappears after the conversion. Supposedly you can convert a MKV file in like 10 mins when it works.

I've tried AlltoAVI but it takes like 1.5 hours to do a 20min clip. Are there simple solutions to get MKV files to work on the PS3?

mkvtovob.

A full length movie in 30-60 mins. Retains DD 5.1 for those that have a HT set-up.

[sfu_lifer]

mkvtovob.

A full length movie in 30-60 mins. Retains DD 5.1 for those that have a HT set-up.

Have the issues with FF and RW been solved yet for .vob files? That's the main reason I stopped using vob files.

[mark_in_2k]

Have the issues with FF and RW been solved yet for .vob files? That's the main reason I stopped using vob files.Yup, that was solved a while ago. He's just added support for SRT subtitles too.

[snika]

hey guys, today when I turned on my ps3 I had a buzzing sound coming out of the top. I keep my ps3 standing up straight (it came with a ps3 sound) and im noticing a louder buzzing sound thats coming out of it. :confused: anyone else have this and can give me some info?

[sfu_lifer]

Yup, that was solved a while ago. He's just added support for SRT subtitles too.

Cool thx. I'll repackage my mkv files then :)

[Setz]

Wait, so how do I convert a .mkv or a .ogg with a seperate .srt subtitle file to PS3?

[thechampion116]

cool, i'll get that mkvtovob thing.

[BD006]

Hey, wondering if anyone can help me out.

My gf was in HK during the winter break and got me a Dual Shock 3 for X-mas.

I used it once a few weeks ago to play NBA 2K8 with her brother, but for the most part, I stick to my original Six-Axis. The second time I used it was to play some GT5:P GT5:P demo this past Saturday, and it was pretty cool because to my surprise, it started rumbling during gameplay.

However, that same night, I brought my PS3 over to her house to play 2K8 with her brother again, but as I was playing, I noticed my players couldn't move forward or back. They could only move right and left. I tried re-syncing it, and the same problem existed. I then turned off the PS3 and that still didn't fix it. Even in the XMB, I can't use my left analog stick to move up or down, only left and right. Same thing with the the Virtua Tennis 3 demo, I could only move left and right.

Has anyone heard of this happeneing with the new DS3s? Could it have been because I used it to play the Jap demo of GT5:P? Will it be covered by warranty even though it was somewhat imported?

I've been tempted to open it up, but I don't want to mess around too much with it.

Thanks in advance. Again, this sucks because I've technically only used it TWICE!

[Majinvegeta]

Anyone got PS3 Video 9 to work?

I'm trying to play some MKV files on the PS3 and Video 9's converted file disappears after the conversion. Supposedly you can convert a MKV file in like 10 mins when it works.

I've tried AlltoAVI but it takes like 1.5 hours to do a 20min clip. Are there simple solutions to get MKV files to work on the PS3?

Don't use Video 9, unless you are ok with crappy quality.

If you guys are interested in converting HD MKV files, here is a tutorial that I made.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6462305#post6462305

This should help with most of the files you download, however some have encoding that the PS3 just cannot understand. I know that for those, you would have to re-encode the file to MPEG2 and then I guess you can cut it. If there is demand, I will write a tut for that too.

EDIT: also, this process takes about 45 minutes to convert videos, but it also depends on the size and length of the movie. So if its short, it'll take less time of course. It may seem like a LOT to cope with at the start, but once you understand the process its quite easy.

[Sheky]

Just tried converting using MKVtoVOB but I got this error:

Unsupported audio codec: AAC/MPEG2/LC

What do I need to do now?

*Just tried Gotsent. Just like Video 9, my bloody file vanished after conversion. Argh, why can't the PS3 just support MKV? >.<

[rahzel]

holy crap the new version of mkv2vob is fast! it really is "300-400% faster".

[sfu_lifer]

Just tried converting using MKVtoVOB but I got this error:

Unsupported audio codec: AAC/MPEG2/LC

What do I need to do now?

*Just tried Gotsent. Just like Video 9, my bloody file vanished after conversion. Argh, why can't the PS3 just support MKV? >.<

Use GotSent and tick on the "safe" mode. That should help matters.
mkvtovob seems to crash in my Vista partition. I'll try it on my XP machine later.

[marcopolo85]

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[Anteros]

The Metal Gear Solid 4 release date was (supposedly) announced today at the Destination Playstation conference.

The release date is set at June 12th.

Supposedly they're planning on bundling it with an 80GB PS3 as well.

The neogaf thread. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246039)

edit:

The press release. (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/26/destination-playstation-news-mgs-ps3-bundle-kratos-psp-and-dualshock3-release-date-by/)

Those who pre-order the game will be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.

They're also releasing a Red PSP and Dualshock 3 is coming to North America in April.

[thechampion116]

woohoo MGS 4.

Already have mine preorder. I absolutely love the series.

At first when I played MGS3 Snake Eater the game wasn't too interesting, but I picked up the PSP version and that game was superb so I decided to try the original on PS1 and its good to. Now looking back, 3 was very good, its just I didn't get what was happening so no interest.


*Also Dualshock 3 official release is April 15 in NA.

[Canadianpsycho]

I never played MGS 2 or 3 :( I should have picked up an 80gb... Oh well, I have too many games anyways. Maybe I'll try and pick up cheap ps2 and the Essential Collection closer to 4's launch.

[Majinvegeta]

Soooo where do you pre-order to get into that awesome Multiplayer beta??

[thechampion116]

Soooo where do you pre-order to get into that awesome Multiplayer beta??

which game????

[rahzel]

which game????
hes referring to MGS4... if you pre-order it, you will be invited to try to multiplayer beta for MG online.

[Majinvegeta]

hes referring to MGS4... if you pre-order it, you will be invited to try to multiplayer beta for MG online.

so I guess u just pre-order anywhere?? - and yes MGS4 is what I am referring to.

[thechampion116]

hes referring to MGS4... if you pre-order it, you will be invited to try to multiplayer beta for MG online.


how do you know you will get the invite, because I did one of those EB trade 3 a while go for MGS4, even before I had a PS3 (weird eh)?

[TechRock]

woohoo MGS 4.

Already have mine preorder. I absolutely love the series.

At first when I played MGS3 Snake Eater the game wasn't too interesting, but I picked up the PSP version and that game was superb so I decided to try the original on PS1 and its good to. Now looking back, 3 was very good, its just I didn't get what was happening so no interest.


*Also Dualshock 3 official release is April 15 in NA.

was mgs3 really that good? i played both 1 and 2 and thought 3 was really garbage =/
was thinking about getting a ps3 but i guess i will wait another 2 months for mgs4

[Sheky]

Use GotSent and tick on the "safe" mode. That should help matters.
mkvtovob seems to crash in my Vista partition. I'll try it on my XP machine later.

The safe sync option made the file convert and it stayed afterwards, but the PS3 can't read it. What the hell? I thought it reads h264 files?

It just says unsupported data when I put it on a USB key after using Gotsent. It does recognize the audio as ACC 326kpbs in the audio under info though.

This process is like pulling teeth....

*****in' hell. MP4s don't play on the PS3 either?

[sfu_lifer]

The safe sync option made the file convert and it stayed afterwards, but the PS3 can't read it. What the hell? I thought it reads h264 files?

It just says unsupported data when I put it on a USB key after using Gotsent. It does recognize the audio as ACC 326kpbs in the audio under info though.

This process is like pulling teeth....

*****in' hell. MP4s don't play on the PS3 either?

Have you tried a different mkv file? Mp4's should work. The PS3 is a picky beast though in terms of what formatting it likes.

[Sheky]

Have you tried a different mkv file? Mp4's should work. The PS3 is a picky beast though in terms of what formatting it likes.

Hmmm, just converted an episode of Code Geass with Gotsent. That MP4 worked unfortunately no subs though.

But it's still no go on my other video MP4 that I downloaded nor can I get Ergo Proxy to go from MKV to a playable format.

Gotsent makes an file that's not supported, curiously the PS3 picks up the audio as ACC on the PS3 but video is blanked out.

OTOH, mkv2vob doesn't even convert ANY of the MKVs and gives the error "audio not supported" despite the program clearly says it does ACC files now after v2.0.3.

[rahzel]

try the new version... 2.0.5 was just released. also, if you have a problem, post it in the doom9 boards. the creator of the tool ("3r1c") frequently posts there, specifically in the mkv2vob thread, which can be found here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=131782&page=57).

[mark_in_2k]

Hmmm, just converted an episode of Code Geass with Gotsent. That MP4 worked unfortunately no subs though.

But it's still no go on my other video MP4 that I downloaded nor can I get Ergo Proxy to go from MKV to a playable format.

Gotsent makes an file that's not supported, curiously the PS3 picks up the audio as ACC on the PS3 but video is blanked out.

OTOH, mkv2vob doesn't even convert ANY of the MKVs and gives the error "audio not supported" despite the program clearly says it does ACC files now after v2.0.3.Not sure why you're getting errors with MKV2VOB.

I tested it last night and it worked perfectly. Seems a lot faster than other versions too, and actually decreased my original MKV filesize.

The prog has a lot more options now. I tested converting to VOB, MPG2 and MP4 and all played fine when streamed via TVersity to my PS3.

[Sheky]

try the new version... 2.0.5 was just released. also, if you have a problem, post it in the doom9 boards. the creator of the tool ("3r1c") frequently posts there, specifically in the mkv2vob thread, which can be found here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=131782&page=57).

Yeah, I was using the most updated version since the thing auto updates. I'll have to wait a while to post on doom9 though. You have to wait 5 days after registering to post on the forum...lame. -.-'

[rdtx2002]

Here is some Cool Home Details, but take it as a rumor till confirmed:

How Resistance: Fall of Man Makes Home Really, Really Cool

While Home for the PlayStation 3 may have generated plenty of buzz for Sony at last year's Game Developers Conference, its late arrival and the setting in of reality may have made it put a damper on the hype surrounding the service. We've had our doubts that Home may ultimately be nothing more than a prettier Second Life, a glorified 3D chat room, one that only makes getting to the games we actually want to play a bit of a chore. But we've recently learned some very interesting things about how three first-party published games will take advantage of Home's features that have us very excited.

One of the first games expected to shine in one of Home's series of game portals is Insomniac's Resistance: Fall of Man. Resistance is said to provide Home visitors with an interesting room to explore, one that will let PlayStation 3 owners visit unseen areas of the game and tap into bonus content in the form of "intercepted" radio communications between European and U.S. forces.

These hidden transmissions will help to flesh out the Resistance story, giving players a better understanding of the game's conflict. We hear that Home avatars will have free roam of unpopulated levels, not unlike a virtual Resistance museum.

As interesting as these plans are to Resistance fans like us, they're not as impressive as what we've heard about what Home in store for Warhawk and Uncharted.


How Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Makes Home Really, Really Cool

While Resistance: Fall of Man's integration with Home should have bonus content fans excited, old school run-and-gun shooter fans should be pretty pumped about what they may be getting with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune's contribution. We hear that the Home portal for Naughty Dog's PlayStation 3 adventure will follow in Resistance's footsteps, allowing Home avatars to explore the game's levels without the threat of being shot at, a nice feature.

But it's the Uncharted mini-game that has us far more pumped.

According to our sources, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune comes to Home armed with a side-scrolling 2D arcade game, described to us as reminiscent of both Contra and Out Of This World. Sounds kind of like Capcom's 2D remake of Bionic Commando in its execution, full of enemies and exploding barrels to shoot.

Sony is apparently pitching features like these to developers to extend the lives of their titles, using strong first and second party development showcases to prove that Home can effectively market outside of traditional means. We hope they take them up on their offer, because we're definitely excited about the prospects.


How Warhawk Makes Home Really, Really Cool

Sure, Uncharted and Resistance may have wicked cool feature sets for PlayStation Home, it's actually Warhawk's planned game portal that has us most excited. According to our sources, the Home lobby for the Incognito dogfighter will serve as a "war room" where up to eight players can meet to discuss their strategy for an upcoming match. Sure, you could do that with text or voice chat, but it sounds like the developers have gone the extra mile to make planning your battles even cooler.

Using a three-dimensional "sand table" replication of the level, Warhawk players are said to be able to lay out their strategies in a properly scaled space. They'll even be able to place little army men avatars around the map to envision their formations, something we hope they can also do with teeny tiny Warhawk planes, tanks and Jeeps.

The Warhawk war room is said to also serve as a launchpad for games, thankfully, so jumping into a match shouldn't require leaving the Home interface.

This is one of the coolest additions, in my personal opinion, to come to Home and the kind of thing that we hope is replicated and improved upon by other developers for their team-based titles.

[sfu_lifer]

The Warhawk one sounds really cool and makes it a pretty big reason to load up Home. The others are pretty meh to me although that 2d game on Uncharted I'll probably take a look see once it's out for download.

[numb555]

Never been excited about Home, but if the above details delivers ...
I'll be on the Home bandwagon! these are some nice perks for something that is totally FREE!

[Setz]

I just want a Habbo Hotel kind of thing on my PS3. Block some bobbas from entering the pool.

[vpower]

Never been excited about Home, but if the above details delivers ...
I'll be on the Home bandwagon! these are some nice perks for something that is totally FREE!

As always, free is nice. But I wont judge Home as long as I dont see it.
I would prefer an upgrade of the PSN instead of home.

[Super strokey]

Never been excited about Home, but if the above details delivers ...
I'll be on the Home bandwagon! these are some nice perks for something that is totally FREE!

Yeah sounds really interesting, could make for a much rich experience. I hope there will be specific places that clans can get together for COD4 and what not.

[rdtx2002]

As always, free is nice. But I wont judge Home as long as I dont see it.
I would prefer an upgrade of the PSN instead of home.


err... Home is supposedly the 'upgraded" PSN

[vpower]

err... Home is supposedly the 'upgraded" PSN

you're right, I wasnt clear. I meant about performance/gaming.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but home will be more about "lobby/chat" thing.

[numb555]

I think the only thing that stands in the way of PSN usability right now is ingame XMB for friendslist and game invites...once this is achieved, it will be on Par with Live!

[Canadianpsycho]

I think the only thing that stands in the way of PSN usability right now is ingame XMB for friendslist and game invites...once this is achieved, it will be on Par with Live!

On par with Live? I wouldn't say that. In game XMB should have been implemented at launch however.

[vpower]

I think the only thing that stands in the way of PSN usability right now is ingame XMB for friendslist and game invites...once this is achieved, it will be on Par with Live!

you forgot one thing: PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

man, i'm home alone in COD4!

[maebach]

I just want a Habbo Hotel kind of thing on my PS3. Block some bobbas from entering the pool.
lol
you forgot one thing: PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

man, i'm home alone in COD4!

haha

[Sheky]

you forgot one thing: PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

man, i'm home alone in COD4!

Are you sure? I've played some COD4 at late nights this past few days and it was full of players even at like 2 a.m (4 a.m. eastern time).

[numb555]

[QUOTE=Canadianpsycho;6476146]On par with Live? I wouldn't say that. In game XMB should have been implemented at launch however.[/QUOTE}

I agree that in game XMB should have been implemented at launch, but what i'm saying is in terms of functionality the only thing that i'm missing when i switch from Live! to PSN is game invites.

PSN does a fine job at the core online gaming aspect but inviting my friend to join my game on nba 2k8 is a pain in the arse.

[vpower]

Are you sure? I've played some COD4 at late nights this past few days and it was full of players even at like 2 a.m (4 a.m. eastern time).

Home alone was a little bit hard. There's people on COD4 on PSN.

But I was answering to numb555's post. to be on par with LIVE, you really really need more players on PSN.

IMHO: you dont get alot of "quality" COD4 players on PSN compare to Live.

[sfu_lifer]

Home alone was a little bit hard. There's people on COD4 on PSN.

But I was answering to numb555's post. to be on par with LIVE, you really really need more players on PSN.

IMHO: you dont get alot of "quality" COD4 players on PSN compare to Live.
I agree. For a free online service I was expecting a ton of players but sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case.
For Rock Band, the majority of players I've encountered online aren't very good esp compared with the random people I've jammed with on Live. I've also had issues getting matches on Puzzle Fighter (even when it first came out) whereas on Live, it wasn't much of an issue.
But I think that's slowly changing as more people start discovering what the PS3 allows you to enjoy for free (hopefully).

[Canadianpsycho]

Interesting... US/EU release of MGS4 won't have enough space for the Japanese voice over audio track. And the opposite is true in Japan.

http://kotaku.com/362175/useurope-metal-gear-solid-4-wont-have-japanese-track

[vpower]

But I think that's slowly changing as more people start discovering what the PS3 allows you to enjoy for free (hopefully).

dont say that! you're insulting PS3 owners LOL!
Did they put an article few weeks ago stating how many ppl didnt know they PS3 could play Blu-Ray movies?! :cheesygri

[Setz]

If MGS4 could barely fit on a dual layer Blu-ray, why do the textures look like ass?

[vpower]

If MGS4 could barely fit on a dual layer Blu-ray, why do the textures look like ass?

dev team too lame to optimize things :cheesygri

[Setz]

dev team too lame to optimize things :cheesygri

MGS4 better be the biggest thing in gaming since MGS1.

[vpower]

MGS4 better be the biggest thing in gaming since MGS1.

well, cant wait to see. It will be my first "experience" with MGS series.
Got a 360 back at the end of 2006 for Gears of War.
Havent been in the console world for about..euh, since Nintendo 8bits!

[Sheky]

Interesting... US/EU release of MGS4 won't have enough space for the Japanese voice over audio track. And the opposite is true in Japan.

http://kotaku.com/362175/useurope-metal-gear-solid-4-wont-have-japanese-track

That's disappointing to hear. Well, at least the VO in MGS is generally good, unlike Dynasty Warriors.

Now the question is, will there be English subs on the JPN version and will there be Japanese subs on the ENG version.

[uddinf]

Is there going to be a re-release MGS1, 2, and 3 for the PS3? I think I heard something about that.

I've only finished MGS1 but would like to play the other ones without having to buy the PS2 versions.

[sfu_lifer]

dev team too lame to optimize things :cheesygri

More like a certain company sold them on uncompressed audio and that's why they won't compromise a tiny bit by compressing it. And they'll use this as an excuse as to why even (gasp!) a 2 layer BR disc isn't enough space for most games.

[cloneman]

uncompressed audio? wth? A little extreme especially if it's 7-channel audio

[Digo]

More like a certain company sold them on uncompressed audio and that's why they won't compromise a tiny bit by compressing it. And they'll use this as an excuse as to why even (gasp!) a 2 layer BR disc isn't enough space for most games.

It's also possible they had to duplicate data for faster loading.

[ace1353]

I bought a 80 GB PS3 a little over a month ago from Future Shop. It has already frozen on me 3 times, is this common? What type of recourse do I have ... like can I bring it back and exchange for a new one or do I need to contact Sony? I am quite disappointed to say the least that this is occuring. It has happened to both games and movies so its not the disc. Also, the fan is quite loud and annoying at times. Will Future Shop honor a refund? exchange? What is the policy on this type of stuff.

Thanks in advance for comments and help.

[zerocool24]

I bought a 80 GB PS3 a little over a month ago from Future Shop. It has already frozen on me 3 times, is this common? What type of recourse do I have ... like can I bring it back and exchange for a new one or do I need to contact Sony? I am quite disappointed to say the least that this is occuring. It has happened to both games and movies so its not the disc. Also, the fan is quite loud and annoying at times. Will Future Shop honor a refund? exchange? What is the policy on this type of stuff.

Thanks in advance for comments and help.

if its more than 30 days then future shop will tell you to send it to sony

[rahzel]

I bought a 80 GB PS3 a little over a month ago from Future Shop. It has already frozen on me 3 times, is this common? What type of recourse do I have ... like can I bring it back and exchange for a new one or do I need to contact Sony? I am quite disappointed to say the least that this is occuring. It has happened to both games and movies so its not the disc. Also, the fan is quite loud and annoying at times. Will Future Shop honor a refund? exchange? What is the policy on this type of stuff.

Thanks in advance for comments and help.
make sure you leave some room for ventilation (particularly on the top/right side and the back). also, don't keep your ps3 in an enclosed space. if you've already done this, then i suggest you try to exchange it.

[vpower]

More like a certain company sold them on uncompressed audio and that's why they won't compromise a tiny bit by compressing it. And they'll use this as an excuse as to why even (gasp!) a 2 layer BR disc isn't enough space for most games.

well, for the common of mortal: WOW, this game is awsome! they needed a 2 layer BR disc for it!!!!!!!!!!!

[mark_in_2k]

well, for the common of mortal: WOW, this game is awsome! they needed a 2 layer BR disc for it!!!!!!!!!!!Sweet!! You've played it already??!!! Tell us about it!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

[vpower]

Sweet!! You've played it already??!!! Tell us about it!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

I dont understand your post.

[mark_in_2k]

I dont understand your post.Sorry, mis-read your post! That's what happens when you post and drink!

[CFRTim]

Sorry, mis-read your post! That's what happens when you post and drink!

:cheesygri

[rdtx2002]

Sony: PS3 In-Game Comms Coming This Summer


By Tom Ivan Print | Send to a friend | Email the editor
Sony Computer Entertainment UK boss Ray Maguire says PlayStation 3 “in-game communication” will arrive this summer.

ImageSpeaking about the success of the PS3 in the UK, the console having sold one million units faster than either of its predecessors, Maguire told MCV that he expects the platform holder’s momentum to continue through 2008, aided by the summer release of firmware version 2.4, which will enable users to communicate more fully in-game.



“Our momentum will continue with the introduction of in-game communication in the summer, firmware update 2.4 and the strongest line-up of games through our third party partners and our own studios,” he said.



We assume Maguire is referring to the highly demanded in-game integration of the PS3's Cross Media Bar (XMB), which would allow PS3 owners, like those who play their games on Microsoft’s Xbox 360, to call up a list of their friends, voice or text message them, see what they're playing and send invites to matches while gaming.



“I'm afraid we are not releasing any further information with regards to firmware version 2.4 at this time,” was all a Sony spokesperson would offer when we contacted the company to clarify whether Maguire was talking about in-game integration of the XBM.


http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9385&Itemid=2

[sfu_lifer]

Hopefully FW 2.4 comes out and we'll get closer to parity with the 360.
Having to get out of games to communicate SUX bigtime.

[omerahd]

My PS3 died on me today out of the blue. I got it from bestbuy exactly 2 months ago, needless to say I'm pissed. I should have seen it coming, it was freezing every now and then, even when it was brand new. Now, it doesn't read anything. I ignored the signs and now I have to send it to Sony and they are going to "Repair" it, quite frankly I don't trust the repairs.

[mself084]

Hi guys - I bought my PS3 february 15th and its frozen on me twice now. Once was at the end of a DVD, and I had to restart to get it back. Last night it froze again in between periods on NHL08. Is this something I should be concerned about?

[Setz]

My PS3 has only froze on me once, and that was while downloading a file to my HDD from my PC. I kept trying it, and it only happened to that file.

[mself084]

Done more research, and apparently the NHL08 online update has messed up the game for alot of people. slower loading times, choppy play, freezing between periods...all of which im getting. im going to try and revert back to the pre-update game and see if that works.

im also going to play the heck out of my ps3 and see if it freezes anymore.... my 30 days at FS ends march 15th

[Setz]

Done more research, and apparently the NHL08 online update has messed up the game for alot of people. slower loading times, choppy play, freezing between periods...all of which im getting. im going to try and revert back to the pre-update game and see if that works.

im also going to play the heck out of my ps3 and see if it freezes anymore.... my 30 days at FS ends march 15th

I would advise playing it a lot. I don't know if this correlates, but when I didn't play my Xbox (original) for 6-7 months, it stopped working. Same did with my first PS2, and my PS1. Now that I play my PS3 maybe once or twice every other day, I experience no problems.

[CFRTim]

U.S. Air Force Wants To Buy 300 PS3s For Cell "Assessment"

Ripped from tomorrow's press releases comes word that the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has submitted a purchase request for a bunch of PlayStation 3s—three hundred of the 40GB model, to be exact. They're not (officially) intended for playing Grand Theft Auto IV or training pilots under the harsh control conditions of Lair, mind you, but for "conducting a technology assessment of certain cell processors." Uh huh. ;)

http://kotaku.com/363837/us-air-force-wants-to-buy-300-ps3s-for-cell-assessment

[mself084]

Did you guys ever get the RFD clan going on COD4? If so, I want in!

[vpower]

Did you guys ever get the RFD clan going on COD4? If so, I want in!


I only have

optimus1983
MrPeanutz

on my list.

I usually there on week-days around 8h00pm to 10h00pm.

veypower

[CFRTim]

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Tracks, Vehicles and Features

http://kotaku.com/364554/gran-turismo-5-prologue-tracks-vehicles-and-features

[bumboclott]

Wow, i'm not really into GT but those graphics look unreal!

[thechampion116]

I was added by about 3 people for COD4.

How do you actually start a clan? If someone knows how, they should just add us in then.

[mself084]

I'll be on tonight around 10pm (after celebrity apprentice:D). we need to get the clan started! if i knew how i would :)

[thechampion116]

i'll be on after celebrity apprentice as well.

[keross1ve]

I'll be on tonight as well.:D

PSN: keross1ve

[mself084]

thechampion116 - saw u online last night. kinda cool... lets figure out how to start a clan. i think u jsut go to the barracks, enter RFD as your clan name, and then invite people to join your party. am i wrong?

[thechampion116]

thechampion116 - saw u online last night. kinda cool... lets figure out how to start a clan. i think u jsut go to the barracks, enter RFD as your clan name, and then invite people to join your party. am i wrong?

yup, i don't know why most of our games wouldn't start. I think it was bad connection and just the host dropping.

ok for the barracks thing to get a clan. how should we name it? just 'RFD'???

I'll give it a shot right now.

i don't think there is an add/invite option. Everyone just go on and add RFD as your clan tag

[mself084]

i think you go on, add RFD to your name, and i think it adds [RFD] to the start of your name. then u just invite people to your party, and wherever the host goes, you go too.

[zerocool24]

i think you go on, add RFD to your name, and i think it adds [RFD] to the start of your name. then u just invite people to your party, and wherever the host goes, you go too.

yes, that is correct, at least for the 360 version.

[nfnx]

you have to be ranked level 13 or something

[vpower]

you have to be ranked level 13 or something

yup, level 12

[thechampion116]

ok so i set the clan tag as RFD.

so my username appears [RFD]thechampion116.

whats next?

i guess i wait for others to come online.

[jsquared29]

Just got Echochrome demo off the JPN ps3 store. It's pretty neat, I cant wait for the full version.

[mself084]

what wireless router are u guys using with your PS3? i think mine's dying (its old and keeps dropping my connection) so I want to upgrade. Right now I have rogers hi-speed - access needed for 2 laptops, wii, and ps3.

[decadent]

Nothing fancy :)
linksys wrt54g with dd-wrt firmware

[sfu_lifer]

I have a basic Motorola 802.11g router with dd-wrt firmware as well but I'm connected via ethernet to minimize lag and besides I only have a 20GB version (with a 120GB upgraded HD) :D

[mself084]

right now i have the linksys wrt54gc but it keeps dropping the connection. what does dd-wrt do? speed up the connection?

leaning towards this one: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10080889&catid=

[mself084]

I forgot: been playing COD4 for a couple hours today using the RFD clan tag name. pm me your PSN names and ill add you to my friends list - then we can try and get some clan games going. im usually on around 10 weeknights

[sfu_lifer]

right now i have the linksys wrt54gc but it keeps dropping the connection. what does dd-wrt do? speed up the connection?

leaning towards this one: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10080889&catid=

dd-wrt allows you to unlock the full potential of your router. So many cool added features such as QoS for say skype/voip traffic so you get more rock solid calls etc. Upgraded security features, you name it. Usually these features were only available in more expensive routers.
If your router supports it, by all means upgrade. However, this will kill your warranty and may kill your router if you fail in the upgrade process.

[Setz]

Anyone else liking Turok? I expected a poor title, but this game is pretty good.

[thechampion116]

I forgot: been playing COD4 for a couple hours today using the RFD clan tag name. pm me your PSN names and ill add you to my friends list - then we can try and get some clan games going. im usually on around 10 weeknights

I've been using the tag 'RFD' as well.

I am on at 10 usually when I am free. Optimus has already added me, and a couple other users, but I've only seen the other users playing other games.

[Setz]

Does anybody else's PS3 make noises during operation? Besides the fan, of course. It's not too audible, but it's enough to warrant my worriness. I don't want my PS3 to die. :(

It's like a buzzing/clicking noise, and it's only when I'm playing games.

[zerocool24]

Does anybody else's PS3 make noises during operation? Besides the fan, of course. It's not too audible, but it's enough to warrant my worriness. I don't want my PS3 to die. :(

It's like a buzzing/clicking noise, and it's only when I'm playing games.

mine is fairly silent, i havent heard any noises coming from it, but then again i rarely play games on it, and when i do i crank the volume.

[sfu_lifer]

Does anybody else's PS3 make noises during operation? Besides the fan, of course. It's not too audible, but it's enough to warrant my worriness. I don't want my PS3 to die. :(

It's like a buzzing/clicking noise, and it's only when I'm playing games.

Maybe it's your drive? Sometimes when seeking mine will make a click noise from probably the lens moving around rapidly. No worse than my Wii and certainly a lot less loud than that turbine jet I call my 360.

[Setz]

Maybe it's your drive? Sometimes when seeking mine will make a click noise from probably the lens moving around rapidly. No worse than my Wii and certainly a lot less loud than that turbine jet I call my 360.

Well, I've only noticed it for games like Turok and Medal of Honor: Airborne. But there's a lot of action on these. I just don't want to have to return my PS3 since I lost the receipt.

[JS2K6]

what wireless router are u guys using with your PS3? i think mine's dying (its old and keeps dropping my connection) so I want to upgrade. Right now I have rogers hi-speed - access needed for 2 laptops, wii, and ps3.

Linksys WRT54GC. Connection seems stable but download speeds from the PS3 store aren't the greatest.

[sfu_lifer]

Well, I've only noticed it for games like Turok and Medal of Honor: Airborne. But there's a lot of action on these. I just don't want to have to return my PS3 since I lost the receipt.
Sounds pretty normal. Since you have no receipt and it's not broken yet, no point worrying since it only happens for some games. Just don't play those ;)

[omerahd]

Well, I've only noticed it for games like Turok and Medal of Honor: Airborne. But there's a lot of action on these. I just don't want to have to return my PS3 since I lost the receipt.

Not to scare you or anything, when I got my PS3 from bestbuy it was very quiet barely making a noise but then it slowly started making noise (when I started to play Fight Night) and last week it finally gave in and wouldn't read any discs/games/dvds. My PS3 was only 2 months old. I am sending it in for repairs now to Sony.

[Canadianpsycho]

Quick question regarding remote play on the PSP... Can I load the game for remote play and take it anywhere? Thinking specifically about Pixel Junk Monsters. Been on the fence about getting a PSP for a while and my tax refund is coming soon ;)

[mself084]

If anyone's up for it, I'll be playing COD4 online sometime around 930-10pm EST tonight. PSN: optimus1983... im using the [RFD] clan name as well! add me up

[Calmuser]

Quick question regarding remote play on the PSP... Can I load the game for remote play and take it anywhere? Thinking specifically about Pixel Junk Monsters. Been on the fence about getting a PSP for a while and my tax refund is coming soon ;)

You should be able to remote play over the net to your ps3 with your psp.

Just make sure your ps3 is signed on and on remote play before you leave. And set your psp to connect to via the internet option. That should let you play your games anywhere with a wifi connection!.

Never tried it myself, but as I understand it should work.

[Waiwai]

Quick question regarding remote play on the PSP... Can I load the game for remote play and take it anywhere? Thinking specifically about Pixel Junk Monsters. Been on the fence about getting a PSP for a while and my tax refund is coming soon ;)

You don't "load" a game through remote play, you are streaming all the time. It works exactly like Remote Desktop, you need an active connection for it to work. Once you lose the connection, you're out of luck.

[jeffyjaixx]

Motorstorm 2 Teaser trailer HD

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31751.html

Looks awesome. (It's CGI btw but gives us an idea of what Evolution wants to the sequel to be like)

[Calmuser]

Motorstorm 2 Teaser trailer HD

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31751.html

Looks awesome. (It's CGI btw but gives us an idea of what Evolution wants to the sequel to be like)

Looks amazing, but it better not have the really awful load times of the first one.

[nfnx]

just bringing back a old problem to see if anyone else has this problem or a solution



im running hdmi to my tv and optical from my tv out to my reciever

on sound settings (ps3) i have it as hdmi output

result = NO SOUND out of speakers, just tv speakers. reciever is on optical input.

it worked before, but hasnt worked since i moved my tv to the right lol. do you think it has anything to do with cables or do you think it is a setting issue?


btw ROCKBAND is awesome! haha

[PCDawg]

^

Yah rockband is awesome. Not really into that type of music, but its got me strumming and banging away LOL

Probably going to DL/buy all the add-on music, but perhaps set up a PSN GB for them.

Anyhow, there's a new PS3 system update out, 2.17. Not sure what it contains as there's nothing from Sony about what this update does, but downloading it now as I type.

[syn3rgetic]

glad your enjoying it XD pcdawg

[zerocool24]

Looks amazing, but it better not have the really awful load times of the first one.

you didnt like waiting 10 seconds to change the vehicles?

[Moot]

just bringing back a old problem to see if anyone else has this problem or a solution



im running hdmi to my tv and optical from my tv out to my reciever

on sound settings (ps3) i have it as hdmi output

result = NO SOUND out of speakers, just tv speakers. reciever is on optical input.

it worked before, but hasnt worked since i moved my tv to the right lol. do you think it has anything to do with cables or do you think it is a setting issue?


btw ROCKBAND is awesome! haha

Just to make things clear, you have an optical cable running from your TV to your receiver?

If so, run that optical cable from your PS3 to your receiver and then on the PS3 XMB, go to:

- Settings
- Sound Settings
- Audio Output Settings

Choose "Digital Out (Optical)" and save.

Voila. You should have sound now.

[sfu_lifer]

I hate these forced Sony updates. This took a while and added NOTHING.
Their blog doesn't even bother to mention what it does or the fact it's there forcing you to update before you use any online features (guys on neogaf found nothing new, no divx updates even).
They should do it the 360 way, a minimum of stinking disclaimer screens and are pretty much near instant to do. This update took me around 20 minutes (and no it's not my connection since my friend in Honolulu took just as long on his cable modem). The 360 has exactly one nag screen (yes or no) and super quick to do and you can do it with a 360 remote unlike the PS3 that forces you to use a controller :mad: .

[Calmuser]

you didnt like waiting 10 seconds to change the vehicles?

yes that was highly annoying! but it felt like more then 10 secs. just felt so clunky everytime I wanted to choose another car.

[drdrma]

I hate these forced Sony updates. This took a while and added NOTHING.



How was this forced? I haven't yet done it, but all previous updates were optional, and they have the same policy as microsoft, which is you must be up-to-date to get online.

[PCDawg]

Linksys WRT54GC. Connection seems stable but download speeds from the PS3 store aren't the greatest.

I hate these forced Sony updates. This took a while and added NOTHING.
Their blog doesn't even bother to mention what it does or the fact it's there forcing you to update before you use any online features (guys on neogaf found nothing new, no divx updates even).
They should do it the 360 way, a minimum of stinking disclaimer screens and are pretty much near instant to do. This update took me around 20 minutes (and no it's not my connection since my friend in Honolulu took just as long on his cable modem). The 360 has exactly one nag screen (yes or no) and super quick to do and you can do it with a 360 remote unlike the PS3 that forces you to use a controller :mad: .

The update must be just fixing some small problems and bugs. No major additions or features.

Updates are pretty quick for me. This one took less than 10 mins, but i guess it all depends on how busy the load of the server is and th number of users trying to dl at the same time.

[vpower]

How was this forced? I haven't yet done it, but all previous updates were optional, and they have the same policy as microsoft, which is you must be up-to-date to get online.

off topic: because microsoft have the same policy doesnt mean it's "acceptable".

back to topic: yeah, I remember an update on my PS3, I finally gave waiting and left.

[DeimosBeros]

I think I might be sold on a PS3 just for Gran Turismo 5. It's scheduled for 2009 right? Plenty of time to save up for a new console!
And just when I thought I was finished with video games for good....:cry:

[xjohnx]

Anyone know if MGS Essential Collection is coming out in the next couple of weeks? EB doesn't have it in their system yet so I'm just wondering.

I don't know if I want to order it from Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-43-49-en-70-2jtb.html) as I have some EB credit to use.

[thechampion116]

Anyone know if MGS Essential Collection is coming out in the next couple of weeks? EB doesn't have it in their system yet so I'm just wondering.

I don't know if I want to order it from Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-43-49-en-70-2jtb.html) as I have some EB credit to use.

I was looking into this as well and on another site, those who were able to preorder the collection found out it was called

Metal Gear Special i believe instead of essential collection. Check cheapassgamer for the thread there.

[sfu_lifer]

How was this forced? I haven't yet done it, but all previous updates were optional, and they have the same policy as microsoft, which is you must be up-to-date to get online.

Oh I don't mind it if it's quick. Sony PS3 updates take a ton of time AND happen much more frequently. I'm glad they've lowered the frequency but for something as minor as this, I wished they waited a bit more. An MS online patch takes seconds (even a large one usually takes no more than 2 minutes for everything), not minutes and is super quick to reboot the console.

[rahzel]

i only recall one update taking a little long... otherwise, they're usually pretty quick for me.

[drdrma]

Oh I don't mind it if it's quick. Sony PS3 updates take a ton of time AND happen much more frequently. I'm glad they've lowered the frequency but for something as minor as this, I wished they waited a bit more. An MS online patch takes seconds (even a large one usually takes no more than 2 minutes for everything), not minutes and is super quick to reboot the console.

Ok, not forced but annoying. I went on-line last night and they didn't prompt me to upgrade... for some reason the servers i connect to seem a few days behind, i remember waiting for days to get the Assassins Creed patch. But then again, d/l is pretty fast... many time faster than at product launch.

The upgrade does take a relatively long time to install. I think it has to do with how they sign/crypt the firmware to your console when writing and it's simply bigger.

They said they wanted to reduce the rate of firmware releases.... which is bad because sony has been quickly adding features. we may be 6-12 months away from in-game XMB. i personally don't care about Home or whatever they call their social stuff.

[me99]

I hate these forced Sony updates. This took a while and added NOTHING.
Their blog doesn't even bother to mention what it does or the fact it's there forcing you to update before you use any online features (guys on neogaf found nothing new, no divx updates even).
They should do it the 360 way, a minimum of stinking disclaimer screens and are pretty much near instant to do. This update took me around 20 minutes (and no it's not my connection since my friend in Honolulu took just as long on his cable modem). The 360 has exactly one nag screen (yes or no) and super quick to do and you can do it with a 360 remote unlike the PS3 that forces you to use a controller :mad: .

My PS3 is also very slow when it comes to anything having to do with the internet, so i downloaded the update on my computer put in on a USB drive and used that to installed the update, the whole process took under 5 minutes

[bumboclott]

My PS3 is also very slow when it comes to anything having to do with the internet, so i downloaded the update on my computer put in on a USB drive and used that to installed the update, the whole process took under 5 minutes

Wow... I didn't even know you can do it that way.

[vpower]

Wow... I didn't even know you can do it that way.

+1!

[convoluted]

So I'm not sure what to do in terms of getting a ps3. BF just got a ps3, but the 40gig but I insist he return it because it is basically a stripped version of pretty much any other version besides the 20gig.

It has less USB ports, NO PS2 backwards compatibility, no memory card slots, etc. However, we have not seen the 80 gig version in awhile, and not sure if it has been discontinued?

The only benefit of the 40 gig I can see is that it has 65nm cell chip which is better on heat and probably quieter.

I find that at this moment in time, it's probably not a good time to purchase a ps3 altogether, though he really wants a blu-ray player. We just missed the promo with 5 blu-rays for free, and the system is not bundled with a duoshock 3.

Are there any news re: bundled duoshock 3, ps2 backwards compatibility in the future systems, or should I look for an 80gig version? Or even a 60gig version for hardware support for ps2 playback vs emulation on the 80gig?

[sfu_lifer]

So I'm not sure what to do in terms of getting a ps3. BF just got a ps3, but the 40gig but I insist he return it because it is basically a stripped version of pretty much any other version besides the 20gig.

It has less USB ports, NO PS2 backwards compatibility, no memory card slots, etc. However, we have not seen the 80 gig version in awhile, and not sure if it has been discontinued?

The only benefit of the 40 gig I can see is that it has 65nm cell chip which is better on heat and probably quieter.

I find that at this moment in time, it's probably not a good time to purchase a ps3 altogether, though he really wants a blu-ray player. We just missed the promo with 5 blu-rays for free, and the system is not bundled with a duoshock 3.

Are there any news re: bundled duoshock 3, ps2 backwards compatibility in the future systems, or should I look for an 80gig version? Or even a 60gig version for hardware support for ps2 playback vs emulation on the 80gig?
I suggest waiting a little bit for the new 60/120GB bundles (rumor). Tell him he can wait for a BR player for another couple of months :lol:
The 80's are still there but becoming harder to find. Tons of 40 though as you've noticed.

[Setz]

Been using R2/L2 instead for firing lately. I know I recently said that I prefer R1 and L1, but a lot of games (Turok, Army of Two, Medal of Honor Airborne, etc) all use R2/L2 and don't give an option to change this. I don't mind as much as I did before, and I actually try to use it whenever I can now.

My PS3 has been freezing a bit lately. Twice for Oblivion in the past 7 days, and on my first time playing Army of Two. All three times have happened during loading screens, not actual gameplay. Any of this happen to anyone else?

CoD4 finally arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm up for any CoD4 clanning action, and you can find me online anywhere from 5pm to 3am on PS3 (not necessarily CoD4). Give me a message to Stratzilla if you'd like to play any of the following games:

Army of Two
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty 4
Team Fortress 2
Burnout Paradise
Turok

[convoluted]

I suggest waiting a little bit for the new 60/120GB bundles (rumor). Tell him he can wait for a BR player for another couple of months :lol:
The 80's are still there but becoming harder to find. Tons of 40 though as you've noticed.

He doesn't seem to have the ability to wait (he's a non-RFDer. I can literally count over $10000 of purchasing he could have saved but instead thought it would be a hassle. I think it's gotten to the point where it may be best just to keep the 40 gig and sell it when a newer model is released.

[rdtx2002]

anyone know what 2.17 has?

[Canadianpsycho]

anyone know what 2.17 has?

Bugfix/patch - something about increasing online gaming stability.

[fatpig]

PS2 games look ugly when I'm playing them on my PS3. Is there any way to fix this?

[sfu_lifer]

PS2 games look ugly when I'm playing them on my PS3. Is there any way to fix this?

It's under the Settings portion of the xmb. You can choose the filtering and upscaling options there. It's kind of a subjective thing what options to turn on since filtering often softens it way too much and it becomes a little bit of a blurry mess.
If the game itself has an HD setting (480p or 1080i in the case of GT3), I usually turn off the PS3 upscaling options altogether even if it is a little jaggier. I can't stand the softness since it makes me feel like I'm going blind :D

[Setz]

My television is only capable of 480i (or is it 460i?), and although games still look good, things look too crunched together. This is a 26 inch tube television.

I tried fiddling with the video output settings on the PS3 options, and it's not helping much in my problem: I can see a fuzzy line about 3 inches thick slowly go from the bottom of the screen, to the top, and then repeats. It's hardly noticeable, but I'm sure it's a problem.

Needs to update television. :<

[sfu_lifer]

My television is only capable of 480i (or is it 460i?), and although games still look good, things look too crunched together. This is a 26 inch tube television.

I tried fiddling with the video output settings on the PS3 options, and it's not helping much in my problem: I can see a fuzzy line about 3 inches thick slowly go from the bottom of the screen, to the top, and then repeats. It's hardly noticeable, but I'm sure it's a problem.

Needs to update television. :<
It's 480i. How are you connected? Composite/svideo/component?
Sounds like it's your cable or your tv connector that has a problem.
With PS3/360, you definitely NEED an HDTV (or at least connect it to your PC monitor). Otherwise, you might as well have stayed with PS2/Wii.

[Setz]

It's 480i. How are you connected? Composite/svideo/component?
Sounds like it's your cable or your tv connector that has a problem.
With PS3/360, you definitely NEED an HDTV (or at least connect it to your PC monitor). Otherwise, you might as well have stayed with PS2/Wii.

I'm connected through the red, yellow, white cables. I'm using the ones from my PS2 because I accidentally gave the person who I sold my PS2 to, the PS3 cables. Don't know if it matters. I tried my PS3 on another television (52inch SDTV in uh, 560i?) and it doesn't do this problem, even with the PS2 cables.

I haven't the funds to buy a huge television, and I feel any HD smaller than 26inches (what I have now in SDTV) isn't going to make a difference. My biggest concern is that almost all text onscreen is unreadable (when in games).

What's a decent entry level HDTV? Looking for sub 500$ if possible.

[nfnx]

Just to make things clear, you have an optical cable running from your TV to your receiver?

If so, run that optical cable from your PS3 to your receiver and then on the PS3 XMB, go to:

- Settings
- Sound Settings
- Audio Output Settings

Choose "Digital Out (Optical)" and save.

Voila. You should have sound now.

thanks, but what i wanted was to have it so that i could get digital sound out of all my systems as well by hdmi'ing them to my tv and then opticalling it out to my reciever...


i have a new reciever now that has hdmi input but its only 1080i inptu and output so if i run hdmi to the reciever and then out to the tv, i'll lose the 1080p.....

aii, home theaters are a BI...tch

[BD006]

thanks, but what i wanted was to have it so that i could get digital sound out of all my systems as well by hdmi'ing them to my tv and then opticalling it out to my reciever...


i have a new reciever now that has hdmi input but its only 1080i inptu and output so if i run hdmi to the reciever and then out to the tv, i'll lose the 1080p.....

aii, home theaters are a BI...tch

What other components do you have?

It's actually all quite simple if you're willing to use more digital audio cables. Better to have a properly functioning system than a simpler/tidier one, IMO.

[Anteros]

thanks, but what i wanted was to have it so that i could get digital sound out of all my systems as well by hdmi'ing them to my tv and then opticalling it out to my reciever...


i have a new reciever now that has hdmi input but its only 1080i inptu and output so if i run hdmi to the reciever and then out to the tv, i'll lose the 1080p.....

aii, home theaters are a BI...tch

You probably won't be able to do that. Most tvs do not support HDMI sound pass-through. I was planning on doing the same thing, but my Samsung LNT4665f does not support it either.

[bmaz]

You probably won't be able to do that. Most tvs do not support HDMI sound pass-through. I was planning on doing the same thing, but my Samsung LNT4665f does not support it either.
So whats the the point of the the Digital audio output (optical TOS Link) at the back of your TV?

[blahs]

anyone heard anything about this? Not sure if its a hoax or what.

http://group-slump.blogspot.com/
Informations

Requirements:

* PS3 system (20GB,40GB,60GB,80GB)
* Firmware 2.10 (not above!)
* External USB HDD (~120GB+ - bigger is better)
* 1 Original PS3 Game (to boot the .iso)
* ~500 MB on your internal HDD
* USB keyboard to navigate in the i.load menue
* Game image
* LAN connection to the PS3 for transfers
* i.load all incl. package (download available soon)

This works:

* booting PS1,PS2 & PS3 backups
* savegames of all titles
* support any game sizes


This won't work:

* PS3 40GB can't play PS2 images
* Online play
* PSN games for free

[BD006]

So whats the the point of the the Digital audio output (optical TOS Link) at the back of your TV?

ATSC tuner?

[nfnx]

You probably won't be able to do that. Most tvs do not support HDMI sound pass-through. I was planning on doing the same thing, but my Samsung LNT4665f does not support it either.

nooo i did do it, it worked before too!! its just weird cause it stopped working all of a sudden

[nfnx]

oh and BTW, my stupid mic stopped working on rockband

second time only... i hope its not a testament to the quality of their products, or else that 60 day warrenty is really looking crappy

[TechRock]

that blog is gone =( did the sony police closed it down?

[sfu_lifer]

oh and BTW, my stupid mic stopped working on rockband

second time only... i hope its not a testament to the quality of their products, or else that 60 day warrenty is really looking crappy

What mic is this? THe official rockband mic?
I don't see how you can break that if handled normally ... those guitars and drums however are another story.

[ajin86]

whts with the rfd clan for call of duty 4 online play ?????

[kuznagi]

oh and BTW, my stupid mic stopped working on rockband

second time only... i hope its not a testament to the quality of their products, or else that 60 day warrenty is really looking crappy

You have to call them to replace the mic but they will, I heard this from scorehero. And while it claims to be a limited 60 day warrenty people who bought it from release date are still getting RMAs

and how do you break the mic? I've had to do some tricks like:
-Rubbing the mic against my pants to get talky parts on expert.
-For Sabotage I put a sock over my mic then a bag and rubbed the mic against the floor to nearly gold star the song.

Still working great!

[nfnx]

no idea, i plug it in and a controller, click x and it says no mic detected... weird eh?

i thought a wire was loose so started banging it against things... still no help haha

[Setz]

Did CoD4 update for anyone else today (or yesterday)? I swear this is the 4th time it's updated to "1.20" in the past month.

[thechampion116]

hey setz, COD4 just received a new update yesterday for some bug fixes, update for kill cam, and improved sniping.

[ashs]

bought rachet and clank future last sunday. ive never played any of the previous rachet games, i usually play fps games or sports but man I'm really enjoying this game, i dont want it to end. The graphics are amazing (not uncharted though) and the gameplay is quirky and fun. Love the sense of humor also.

[ashs]

IMO it's the best PS3 game to date (outside of COD4). I've had way more fun with it than Uncharted.

its definitely up there. I feel bad though because i use to tease one of my cousins who loved the Ratchet games, i use to say they are for kids. This game is amazing for all ages.

[sfu_lifer]

bought rachet and clank future last sunday. ive never played any of the previous rachet games, i usually play fps games or sports but man I'm really enjoying this game, i dont want it to end. The graphics are amazing (not uncharted though) and the gameplay is quirky and fun. Love the sense of humor also.
IMO it's the best PS3 game to date (outside of COD4). I've had way more fun with it than Uncharted.

[mself084]

whts with the rfd clan for call of duty 4 online play ?????

add me on PSN (name in sig).

It's really hard getting together to play as a CLAN...even if everyone is online, u have to invite the other person to your party as soon as they log in, otherwise its way too hard to coordinate a match (by the time they get your request, your match has already ended, etc)

[rdtx2002]

PS3 firmware 2.20 bringing BD-Live interactive Blu-ray this month

Posted Mar 20th 2008 5:01AM by Thomas Ricker
Filed under: Gaming, HDTV
The Blu-ray 2.0 spec (or BD-Live) is just days from launch. Sony just announced that the next PlayStation3 firmware updated -- v2.20 -- will add the new interactive features to your PS3. As such, PS3 owners should expect downloadable video content, ringtones, interactive movie-based games, and the always intriguing "more" when the software is released in "late March." In other words, in the next 11 days. The update will also allow you to copy photos and music playlists over USB from your PS3 to your PSP. The rest of the new features after the break.

-- "Resume play" will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray disc
and DVD at the point it was stopped, even if the disc had been
removed.(*1)
-- "Audio Output Device" will be a new Remote Play setting, enabling PSP
to serve as a remote control for music played through PS3.
-- PS3 system's Internet browser will be enhanced: Video files directly
linked from a Web page will be able to be streamed, and the browser's
view speed will be improved.
-- DivX and WMV format videos that are larger than 2GB will be playable.
-- "Mosquito Noise Reduction" will be added as an AV setting in the
control panel of the DVD/BD player for improved movie playback.(*2)

*1 BD-J format disc is not supported.
*2 BD discs recorded with BDMV format are not supported.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/20/ps3-firmware-2-20-bringing-bd-live-interactive-blu-ray-this-mont/

[bumboclott]

Did CoD4 update for anyone else today (or yesterday)? I swear this is the 4th time it's updated to "1.20" in the past month.

Man that patch fixed none of the connection issues (host ending game, reconnecting to your party...etc). At least we can mute annoying people now...

[theprodigy]

PS3 firmware 2.20 bringing BD-Live interactive Blu-ray this month

Posted Mar 20th 2008 5:01AM by Thomas Ricker
Filed under: Gaming, HDTV
The Blu-ray 2.0 spec (or BD-Live) is just days from launch. Sony just announced that the next PlayStation3 firmware updated -- v2.20 -- will add the new interactive features to your PS3. As such, PS3 owners should expect downloadable video content, ringtones, interactive movie-based games, and the always intriguing "more" when the software is released in "late March." In other words, in the next 11 days. The update will also allow you to copy photos and music playlists over USB from your PS3 to your PSP. The rest of the new features after the break.

-- "Resume play" will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray disc
and DVD at the point it was stopped, even if the disc had been
removed.(*1)
-- "Audio Output Device" will be a new Remote Play setting, enabling PSP
to serve as a remote control for music played through PS3.
-- PS3 system's Internet browser will be enhanced: Video files directly
linked from a Web page will be able to be streamed, and the browser's
view speed will be improved.
-- DivX and WMV format videos that are larger than 2GB will be playable.
-- "Mosquito Noise Reduction" will be added as an AV setting in the
control panel of the DVD/BD player for improved movie playback.(*2)

*1 BD-J format disc is not supported.
*2 BD discs recorded with BDMV format are not supported.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/20/ps3-firmware-2-20-bringing-bd-live-interactive-blu-ray-this-mont/

That BD-live will be interesting to see.

The update is, overall, pretty useful. Always wanted that "resume play" feature for when watching dvds or blurays.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Finally, Resume Play, I was wondering if I was doing something wrong in the settings when it did not resume like other dvd players.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Faster Internet Speed, also good, now maybe get a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

[PCDawg]

Finally, Resume Play, I was wondering if I was doing something wrong in the settings when it did not resume like other dvd players.

None of the high def players (BD and hd dvd) have resume play. I wonder if its only the PS3 that has the resume play. It states that BD-J discs will not be supported.

[Deals Deals Deals]

None of the high def players (BD and hd dvd) have resume play. I wonder if its only the PS3 that has the resume play. It states that BD-J discs will not be supported.

That's ok, I mostly use it for DVDs, blu-rays cost too much for me, but I didn't know that none of the high def players have resume play.:lol:

[BD006]

None of the high def players (BD and hd dvd) have resume play. I wonder if its only the PS3 that has the resume play. It states that BD-J discs will not be supported.

It was from my understanding that HD DVD players did have resume, and some BDs could resume depending on the movie.

Either way, it's good to have. Lately, I've been having a hard time finishing movies in one sitting, and the ability to resume even after taking the disc out (so you can still play games) will be very useful.

[andrew2good4u]

I've been using the tag 'RFD' as well.

I am on at 10 usually when I am free. Optimus has already added me, and a couple other users, but I've only seen the other users playing other games.

We should collaborate a time when we all can get together and whoop some ass online in COD4. I changed my clan tag to "007" because the RFD didn't seem to be working out. If we can get something going, i'll surely change it back.

[andrew2good4u]

I'm on from 5:30 - 8/9 tonight so add me up

MrPeanutz

COD4 that is... Maybe a little nba 2k8

[Setz]

I usually play CoD4 when I have no new games to play, and usually any time of the day. Add me, my PSN is stratzilla. Level 19 with [RFD] clan tag.

[Super strokey]

bought rachet and clank future last sunday. ive never played any of the previous rachet games, i usually play fps games or sports but man I'm really enjoying this game, i dont want it to end. The graphics are amazing (not uncharted though) and the gameplay is quirky and fun. Love the sense of humor also.

totally agree, loved the game so much. Wait till you get teh super weapons lol. Really good game thats really fun to play. Cant wait for the next one

[sfu_lifer]

None of the high def players (BD and hd dvd) have resume play. I wonder if its only the PS3 that has the resume play. It states that BD-J discs will not be supported.

I'm pretty sure my HD-A30 could do resume play. I'll go test it later. I know the 360 resume plays media files, don't know about DVDs or HD-DVDs so I'll test that as well.

Still. Very welcome update (unlike the last one). I hope it plays my xvid files properly now.

[sfu_lifer]

Damn, anyone read this:
http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2008/3/20-27

I belong to a great gameshare group for songs that's working quite well. I think with this, gamesharing for Rock Band songs may well be over if everything new gets put up on the internal interface instead of PSN.

[JS2K6]

PS3 firmware 2.20 bringing BD-Live interactive Blu-ray this month

Posted Mar 20th 2008 5:01AM by Thomas Ricker
Filed under: Gaming, HDTV
The Blu-ray 2.0 spec (or BD-Live) is just days from launch. Sony just announced that the next PlayStation3 firmware updated -- v2.20 -- will add the new interactive features to your PS3. As such, PS3 owners should expect downloadable video content, ringtones, interactive movie-based games, and the always intriguing "more" when the software is released in "late March." In other words, in the next 11 days. The update will also allow you to copy photos and music playlists over USB from your PS3 to your PSP. The rest of the new features after the break.



Hooray, a useful update. I wonder why they bothered with 2.17 if 2.20 is coming out so soon...

[CFRTim]

Hooray, a useful update. I wonder why they bothered with 2.17 if 2.20 is coming out so soon...

Welcome to Playstation FW update world. I like the M$ update politics better; this is from a company that updates its Windows OS every week :D

[joshmxpx]

I'm pretty sure my HD-A30 could do resume play. I'll go test it later. I know the 360 resume plays media files, don't know about DVDs or HD-DVDs so I'll test that as well.

Still. Very welcome update (unlike the last one). I hope it plays my xvid files properly now.

It does have resume play for dvds, which is great. Not sure about hd-dvds, though.

[maebach]

Have any of you guys played: MLB o8 the Show, or Folklore? Im not sue which one to get, I like both sports and adventure games.

[thechampion116]

Have any of you guys played: MLB o8 the Show, or Folklore? Im not sue which one to get, I like both sports and adventure games.

did you try the demo's for both games on PSN? I tried them and 08 is a very good baseball game, and I could't get into folklore myself.


Are the games on sale or something?

edit: I've been trying to get on COD4 for the last two days, but everytime I get stuck at the Downloading Game Settings screen. so i quit and wait for the next day.

[PCDawg]

It was from my understanding that HD DVD players did have resume, and some BDs could resume depending on the movie.

Either way, it's good to have. Lately, I've been having a hard time finishing movies in one sitting, and the ability to resume even after taking the disc out (so you can still play games) will be very useful.

I'm pretty sure my HD-A30 could do resume play. I'll go test it later. I know the 360 resume plays media files, don't know about DVDs or HD-DVDs so I'll test that as well.

Still. Very welcome update (unlike the last one). I hope it plays my xvid files properly now.

The PS3 has limited resume play with BD movies. Much better than the HD Dvd players.

With the PS3, if you press O and exit to the XMB menu, play around check pics out or log onto the PSN store and then go back to load the movie, it'll load the movie to where you stopped it. If you take the disc out, it will not resume.

I also have an A30 hd dvd. If you press stop and then play, the movie will not save to your last spot you stopped it. Unless you 'bookmark' your place, then you can load back where you last played.

The new feature is good since it probably loads onto memory where the disc is last played and which movie it is. Good in that for example while watching a movie with friends, run out of beer. Stop the movie and while some guys go on a beer run, play some games and when they return pop the movie back in and resume from where we stopped LOL

[rahzel]

Hooray, a useful update. I wonder why they bothered with 2.17 if 2.20 is coming out so soon...
because 2.17 was to fix some bugs, so they wanted to release it asap.

[Kieraw]

Anyone crashing in COD4 alot more after the new patch? If not, I hope it isn't my PS3 slowly dying :cry:

Crashed twice in about 45 minutes of online play (never crashed before)

[Sheky]

Rented Rainbow Six Vegas 2 this weekend....Jesus christ, this is like a PS2 game. Where are the textures!?

Should've drove further to rent Army of Two instead....

[Setz]

Rented Rainbow Six Vegas 2 this weekend....Jesus christ, this is like a PS2 game. Where are the textures!?

Should've drove further to rent Army of Two instead....

I need a new game, and I was gonna get R6V2, but I'm gonna wait until Tuesday for Condemned 2. Also Dark Sector comes out on Wednesday D:

[sfu_lifer]

Rented Rainbow Six Vegas 2 this weekend....Jesus christ, this is like a PS2 game. Where are the textures!?

Should've drove further to rent Army of Two instead....

Army of 2 plays like crap though, nowhere near as fun :(

We've gotten so spoiled by COD4...

[Sheky]

I need a new game, and I was gonna get R6V2, but I'm gonna wait until Tuesday for Condemned 2. Also Dark Sector comes out on Wednesday D:

Avoid it, you'll think you're playing a beta...or alpha even. Aside from your player model, it looks like a game from circa 2000. I've seen better textures from Quake 3 Arena, I **** you not. And in few instances I could even see people's shadows through walls. Unacceptable in this day and age.

Army of 2 plays like crap though, nowhere near as fun :(

We've gotten so spoiled by COD4...

That's too bad I was gonna go rent that next time. T_T OMG I need some coop games for the PS3! Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 are too far away.

As much as I dislike the multiplayer in COD4, I have to admit its presentation is amazing. It's too bad the campaign was not coop. A buddy and I wanted some coop action that's why we rented R6.

[sixer]

Anyone crashing in COD4 alot more after the new patch?

No problems with cod4 new patch and on-line play and I've been playing quite a bit.

[nano]

Have any of you guys played: MLB o8 the Show, or Folklore? Im not sue which one to get, I like both sports and adventure games.

MLB is a great game.... the road to the show has me hooked ATM presently im a starter in AA i want to make it to the show by the season... get this game if you are a baseball fan...

[Setz]

Avoid it, you'll think you're playing a beta...or alpha even. Aside from your player model, it looks like a game from circa 2000. I've seen better textures from Quake 3 Arena, I **** you not. And in few instances I could even see people's shadows through walls. Unacceptable in this day and age.



That's too bad I was gonna go rent that next time. T_T OMG I need some coop games for the PS3! Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 are too far away.

As much as I dislike the multiplayer in COD4, I have to admit its presentation is amazing. It's too bad the campaign was not coop. A buddy and I wanted some coop action that's why we rented R6.

Were you refering to Condemned 2, or R6Vegas? D:

I liked Army of Two. I loved the story, gameplay, and especially online. It could have been longer (6 missions, 45 minutes - 60 minutes each), but I found it has tremendous replay value.

[Sheky]

Were you refering to Condemned 2, or R6Vegas? D:

R6Vegas 2

[Setz]

Do downloads continue even if I am playing a game? I'm downloading a demo and I want to play CoD4 simultaneously.

[Kieraw]

Do downloads continue even if I am playing a game? I'm downloading a demo and I want to play CoD4 simultaneously.

No, they do not.

[CFRTim]

Do downloads continue even if I am playing a game? I'm downloading a demo and I want to play CoD4 simultaneously.

No, they do not.


Not even if you play offline? I know the 360 can do that.

[Calmuser]

someone downloads you can tell to download in the background, some not.

[Setz]

someone downloads you can tell to download in the background, some not.


Yeah, but, I meant for those. If I started an offline game of CoD4 with a download in the background, would it stop until I turned the game off?

[Calmuser]

Yeah, but, I meant for those. If I started an offline game of CoD4 with a download in the background, would it stop until I turned the game off?

Never tried it with games, but I had a background download start, and turned on folding at home. When I came back to later, download was done.

[sfu_lifer]

Never tried it with games, but I had a background download start, and turned on folding at home. When I came back to later, download was done.
I think it depends on the game. With Rock Band, I had some trailers being downloaded in the background that seemed to continue (albeit very slowly) when I was doing some multiplayer offline. Even with 360 it's hit/miss whether it continues to download in the background while you play games.

I was just thinking with all this brouhaha about the PS3 not being worth the porting effort from some devs, I don't know why more people don't pound it into their skulls that it will probably be worth it economically. It's been over a year and a half now and still the PS3 has not been home to pirated games, it's been very secure and there are no backups running for the home consoles. SUre images are out there but with no modchip/hack, useless. Plus the size of these games make them difficult to download and thus distribute.
If I were a publisher, I'd make darn sure the PS3 gets a version of every game I put out.

[Badman]

Do downloads continue even if I am playing a game? I'm downloading a demo and I want to play CoD4 simultaneously.

They do continue to download unless you start playing the game online.

[thechampion116]

I think it depends on the game. With Rock Band, I had some trailers being downloaded in the background that seemed to continue (albeit very slowly) when I was doing some multiplayer offline. Even with 360 it's hit/miss whether it continues to download in the background while you play games.

I was just thinking with all this brouhaha about the PS3 not being worth the porting effort from some devs, I don't know why more people don't pound it into their skulls that it will probably be worth it economically. It's been over a year and a half now and still the PS3 has not been home to pirated games, it's been very secure and there are no backups running for the home consoles. SUre images are out there but with no modchip/hack, useless. Plus the size of these games make them difficult to download and thus distribute.
If I were a publisher, I'd make darn sure the PS3 gets a version of every game I put out.


exactly, but the devs were probably thinking they wouldn't be able to produce an exact replica on the PS3 (due to it being more difficult to code for).

Now devs are starting to realize that developing on the PS3 first will produce much better results than porting from the 360.

[CFRTim]

I need a new game, and I was gonna get R6V2, but I'm gonna wait until Tuesday for Condemned 2. Also Dark Sector comes out on Wednesday D:


Rainbow Six Vegas 2 On PS3 Is Buggy

http://kotaku.com/371217/rainbow-six-vegas-2-on-ps3-is-buggy-pooh-pooh

I guess you'd better pass on R6V 2

[CFRTim]

I was just thinking with all this brouhaha about the PS3 not being worth the porting effort from some devs, I don't know why more people don't pound it into their skulls that it will probably be worth it economically. It's been over a year and a half now and still the PS3 has not been home to pirated games, it's been very secure and there are no backups running for the home consoles. SUre images are out there but with no modchip/hack, useless. Plus the size of these games make them difficult to download and thus distribute.
If I were a publisher, I'd make darn sure the PS3 gets a version of every game I put out.


Than why such a low attach rate of games? Even Plastation favorite games like DMC still sold more copies on the 360, and this thing has been hacked years ago.

[CFRTim]

Despite no mention of the feature on the official Playstation Blog or press release, PC World is reporting that the Playstation 3's next update, firmware 2.20, will include support of Portable Copy.

Portable Copy will give Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable owners the ability to buy a Blu-Ray movie, insert it into their PS3 and download a standard res version to their PSP.

http://kotaku.com/371348/watch-blu+ray-on-your-psp-with-latest-ps3-update

Sorry for the triple posts :D

[jling6]

Despite no mention of the feature on the official Playstation Blog or press release, PC World is reporting that the Playstation 3's next update, firmware 2.20, will include support of Portable Copy.

Portable Copy will give Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable owners the ability to buy a Blu-Ray movie, insert it into their PS3 and download a standard res version to their PSP.

http://kotaku.com/371348/watch-blu+ray-on-your-psp-with-latest-ps3-update

Sorry for the triple posts :D

Sony: PSP Portable Copy Not Coming with 2.2 (http://kotaku.com/371533/sony-psp-portable-copy-not-coming-with-22)

[Badman]

hey I'm wondering, whats the best way to copy files over 4gb to the PS3?

[theprodigy]

hey I'm wondering, whats the best way to copy files over 4gb to the PS3?

External hard drive? Anything else would be way too slow.


On another note...anyone know if similar headphones to these in the link are available now for the PS3?

http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/mgs/mgs4/pop_campaign.html

The one from the link is supposedly bundled with MGS4, but is a limited edition and not many will be made. I want some wireless headphones like that for when playing at night, so as not to make too much noise.

[decadent]

System update 2.20 is up right now.

[bmaz]

System update 2.20 is up right now.
Thanks, updating now.

[Setz]

Anyone spot a Condemned 2 anywhere in Toronto? The game came out on the 11th, but all stores said they don't get their shipment until the 18th, which became the 20th, which became the 24th, which became the 25th, and I expect to again leave EB empty handed tomorrow with news of it being delayed again.

[PCDawg]

This is the guitar to get. Made to look like a real guitar.
Works on ps3/ps2 and with guitar hero and rock band.
Will be out in April


http://store.theantcommandos.com/product-p/bss-wl-blkv3.htm

http://store.theantcommandos.com/v/vspfiles/photos/BSS-WL-BLKV3-2.jpg

[sfu_lifer]

This is the guitar to get. Made to look like a real guitar.
Works on ps3/ps2 and with guitar hero and rock band.
Will be out in April


http://store.theantcommandos.com/product-p/bss-wl-blkv3.htm

http://store.theantcommandos.com/v/vspfiles/photos/BSS-WL-BLKV3-2.jpg
Ugh those small circle buttons are horrible. That's just begging for calluses.

Updating now to 2.20 :). Will test out my xvid files that refused to play soonafter ...

As for lower PS3 software sales, that has to do with:
1. People buying it as a BR player
2. Not in the target market for the typical Playstation leaning towards casual gamer demographic.
3. Lower console userbase
DMC4 seems to be near equal to the 360 which is impressive IMO. I think we may see something similar with GTA4 despite the 360 version probably 99% superior due to more content :D

EDIT: Looks like xvid compatibility has improved. I still have a few that won't play but that number's been reduced.

[PCDawg]

^

Callulus? LOL that im not sure of. But its a guitar that works for both GH3 and rock band and thats the key.

I like the new 2.20 firmware. The resume play works well with both BD and standard DVDs. The new filter seems to work well as i noticed a bit of a sharper picture with standard dvds.

I found that some divx/xvid files that did not play before the update now plays and for me it plays 100% of my divx/xvid files!! Havent tried any divx files with subtitles yet to see if it works.

The only thing I really want is the PS3 to support DTS-HD/MA.

[Canadianpsycho]

The only thing I really want is the PS3 to support DTS-HD/MA.

.mkv support. I don't want to convert anything.

[thechampion116]

.mkv support. I don't want to convert anything.

thats something everyone wants as most people use mkv for HD movies.

[Badman]

External hard drive? Anything else would be way too slow.


I know that but arn't external hard drives limited to only Fat32 which means that it cannot store files over 4GB?

P.S MKV support will make the ps3 the best purchase I ever made:lol:

[theprodigy]

^Oh true...fat32 does limit it to 4gb.

I think there was this software released a while back called red kawa that could allow you to transfer files over your wireless/wired connection. But for sure this is going to be extremely slow, especially for the types of files that you want to transfer over. lol...what single file are you putting on there that is more than 4 gb...

[drdrma]

^Oh true...fat32 does limit it to 4gb.

I think there was this software released a while back called red kawa that could allow you to transfer files over your wireless/wired connection. But for sure this is going to be extremely slow, especially for the types of files that you want to transfer over. lol...what single file are you putting on there that is more than 4 gb...

Uh, dude. The bandwidth of gigabit ethernet far exceeds the bandwidth of USB2 or the dinky hardisk in the ps3. And you don't need special software to transfer files, either d/l the file from the web browser or copy the file from a upnp server.

[Sheky]

.mkv support. I don't want to convert anything.

+1

I'm sick of trying those utilities that take hours to convert, or corrupt files, or after conversion and still doesn't play the clip with audio sync.

[sfu_lifer]

+1

I'm sick of trying those utilities that take hours to convert, or corrupt files, or after conversion and still doesn't play the clip with audio sync.
That'll never happen. It's not in the cards for either PS3 or 360 since they want to play nice with the media companies who are fearful of these 4-8GB HD content that are easily "good enough quality" for a lot of users.
Downloadable movies are coming for the PS3. Users playing pirated mkv files would kill their service outright.

[rahzel]

i haven't had a problem with mkv2vob, and converting now takes just a few minutes for a full length movie. so i don't really care about mkv support.

[Canadianpsycho]

Saw the MGS collection yesterday. I'm really regretting not picking up a 20/60/80 gb model.

Blah. Maybe I'll try to score a cheap PS2.

[Canadianpsycho]

That'll never happen. It's not in the cards for either PS3 or 360 since they want to play nice with the media companies who are fearful of these 4-8GB HD content that are easily "good enough quality" for a lot of users.
Downloadable movies are coming for the PS3. Users playing pirated mkv files would kill their service outright.

Sorry, but I disagree. Average Joe thinks a cam version xvid or a R5 release with awful audio is "good enough quality". I gurarantee you most people stick with the xvid versions simply because they don't know or don't care about h264 BD/HD rips

[chrome_dout]

I'm still debating on getting a 40g PS3 or an older 60/80g model. I would like the option to play PS2 games, but since I have a modded x360 I doubt I would use that feature, except for maybe a few street fighter type games. And yes mkv2vob is a great program, my friends with PS3's use it w/o any issues.

[mrwinky]

I've tried to look this up, but I'm not finding alot of info, I'm using Teversity as a media server from my old laptop and sharing out MP3's and TV shows, I've got my PS3 running through my Sony STRG 910 reciever, is there anyway to get 2.1 or better sound output? Currently only get sound out of the 2 fronts, at a min I would love to get Bass out of my sub. Any ideas?


Winky Out

[sfu_lifer]

Sorry, but I disagree. Average Joe thinks a cam version xvid or a R5 release with awful audio is "good enough quality". I gurarantee you most people stick with the xvid versions simply because they don't know or don't care about h264 BD/HD rips

I doubt average joe knows how to download. I was talking about average joe BT pirate who have HDTVs. I bet ya we'll never see official mkv support from Sony or Microsoft throughout this gen's lifetime (2012).

[Taiphun]

I'm looking at picking up a PS3. Without going through all the previous posts, which gives me the best bang for the buck, lets me play BR discs, and has backwards compatibility for my PS2? Do they come with HDMI?

Thanks..

[sfu_lifer]

I'm looking at picking up a PS3. Without going through all the previous posts, which gives me the best bang for the buck, lets me play BR discs, and has backwards compatibility for my PS2? Do they come with HDMI?

Thanks..
You only have one choice really since 20/60GB are difficult to find in circulation since Sony stopped producing them since early '07.
80GB is the only model with some form of PS2 compatibility left. If you can find a 60GB unit however, that's the best option.

[uddinf]

I doubt average joe knows how to download. I was talking about average joe BT pirate who have HDTVs. I bet ya we'll never see official mkv support from Sony or Microsoft throughout this gen's lifetime (2012).

people were using the same reasons for divx/xvid support too. I'm not saying it will happen but it might.

but anyway...the only feature I want for now is PAL DVD support...especially since the xbox360 can play PAL dvds.

[sfu_lifer]

people were using the same reasons for divx/xvid support too. I'm not saying it will happen but it might.

but anyway...the only feature I want for now is PAL DVD support...especially since the xbox360 can play PAL dvds.
We can hope for it to happen. I mean I would love to have mkv support myself but am realistic in seeing it won't happen (and hearing as such from some folks I know who are very well connected in the videogame industry).
What I want is for them to abolish the region protection for PS1/2 games. Sure some of them are strict PAL and probably won't play all that well without a little effort on Sony's BC team's part but I don't want to have to resort to playing my legit discs on my modded PS2.

[Setz]

Saw the MGS collection yesterday. I'm really regretting not picking up a 20/60/80 gb model.

Blah. Maybe I'll try to score a cheap PS2.


Isn't the 40gb 399$, versus the 80gb which is 499$? A PS2 new will cost you 100$, so ultimately they both add up to 499$.

[Taiphun]

sfu_lifer - thanks.

Maybe I'll just hang on to my PS2, and get either one.

[Deals Deals Deals]

I'm looking at picking up a PS3. Without going through all the previous posts, which gives me the best bang for the buck, lets me play BR discs, and has backwards compatibility for my PS2? Do they come with HDMI?

Thanks..

They don't come with HDMI, and the 40GB is not as good deal now, because I noticed that they no longer come with the Spider-man 3 blu-ray.

[Deals Deals Deals]

I'm looking at picking up a PS3. Without going through all the previous posts, which gives me the best bang for the buck, lets me play BR discs, and has backwards compatibility for my PS2? Do they come with HDMI?

Thanks..

If you can wait, Sony announced a PS3 bundle for $499. It comes with the new Dual Shock 3 controller, Metal Gear Solid 4, 80GB PS3.

[Canadianpsycho]

Isn't the 40gb 399$, versus the 80gb which is 499$? A PS2 new will cost you 100$, so ultimately they both add up to 499$.

I didn't pay 399 for my 40gb, And I won't pay $100 for a PS2. My neighbour might just lend me his so I can play MGS1-3 anyways.

[thechampion116]

I didn't pay 399 for my 40gb, And I won't pay $100 for a PS2. My neighbour might just lend me his so I can play MGS1-3 anyways.

you can usually find a used ps2 for much less than 100 and get a slew of games that are classics.

[Badman]

Uh, dude. The bandwidth of gigabit ethernet far exceeds the bandwidth of USB2 or the dinky hardisk in the ps3. And you don't need special software to transfer files, either d/l the file from the web browser or copy the file from a upnp server.

But what if your PS3 is set up over wireless.

Plus another thing I heard is if video files are over 4GB then there is problems with FF or RWD. Is this true?

[CFRTim]

people were using the same reasons for divx/xvid support too. I'm not saying it will happen but it might.

but anyway...the only feature I want for now is PAL DVD support...especially since the xbox360 can play PAL dvds.

No it doesn't

[uddinf]

No it doesn't

hmmm well I'm not sure exactly what the issue is but I have many discs that the PS3 will not play. The PS3 just gives a message that says "cannot play PAL discs"

However, they all work in the 360 without any issues.

[shannn]

So, the US is getting it, does anyone know if Canada will as well?

http://kotaku.com/371571/more-metal-gear-solid-4-limited-edition-details

[andrew2good4u]

edit: I've been trying to get on COD4 for the last two days, but everytime I get stuck at the Downloading Game Settings screen. so i quit and wait for the next day.

Ohh man poor guy. This is wat to do to bypass the problem. Go to your XMB and logout of your PSN account. (do this by going to your mail section. Press triangle over your avatar and sign out. Also disable auto-sign in)

now go back into COD4 and you will log on from there. After that online works perfectly. You just need to do this everytime you go online which is a little annoying.

EDIT: this is a reason why XBL > PSN at the moment but I love my PS3 to ever go back to the 360. Oh yea I finally got my free blu-ray movies yesterday too!

[bmaz]

...EDIT: this is a reason why XBL > PSN at the moment but I love my PS3 to ever go back to the 360. Oh yea I finally got my free blu-ray movies yesterday too!
When did you send in your form?

[PCDawg]

How do you display subtitles with divx files? Do they belong to a folder?

[evozero]

anyone know if the bonus offer (http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B270173A) for preordering mgs4 on ebgames.com and gamestop is available in canada? it's for a metal gear dvd and a key into a metal gear online beta starting at the end of april.

thanks.

[andrew2good4u]

When did you send in your form?

Early December. Basically the week I bought my PS3

[shannn]

anyone know if the bonus offer (http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B270173A) for preordering mgs4 on ebgames.com and gamestop is available in canada? it's for a metal gear dvd and a key into a metal gear online beta starting at the end of april.

thanks.

When i preordered my copy and asked, they said it wasnt in their system and that it may or may not happen....
maybe we should all email konami, lol
but for now, no

[mself084]

I'll be on COD4 later tonight (likely 11pm'ish) using the RFD clan tag if anyone's interested. PSN: optimus1983

[lordzod]

No it doesn't



Yes it does. As long as the dvd is region free. I have a dvd put out by one of my favourite bands in pal(no ntsc version available at the time) and it plays fine in my 360.

[Setz]

Finished Condemned 2 last night. Really great game. I didn't like the first one that much (have it for PC), but this one felt a lot more action-y and gruesome. The story was rich and entertaining, although I wish they would have scrapped the last couple of levels and gave us something else. Having the ability to scream and blow up heads really destroyed the somewhat realism the game held, and in my opinion ruins the possibility of a sequel. I realize there is going to be a Condemned 3, because of the cinematic after the credits, but with my aforementioned complaint, it doesn't seem like it will be as it should have been.

I suggest anyone who likes survival horror and FPS games to give it a shot. The demo is misleading, there is so much more to the combat system. Not for the faint of heart as numerous times I've crushed people's heads in giant vicegrips.

[xjohnx]

I currently have a 60gb and my friend wants one as well. How hard would it be to find one these days w/o buying it used?

Also any ideas where?

[CFRTim]

Yes it does. As long as the dvd is region free. I have a dvd put out by one of my favourite bands in pal(no ntsc version available at the time) and it plays fine in my 360.

Maybe a modded 360, because I've tried that on mine and it doesn't work. This is a fully decrypeted DVD PAL MPEG-2 720x576@25.0 fps (District B-13, great movie BTW)

[PCDawg]

I currently have a 60gb and my friend wants one as well. How hard would it be to find one these days w/o buying it used?

Also any ideas where?

They stopped selling the 60GB last summer. So looking for new is next to impossible.

[Deals Deals Deals]

I have not seen a 60GB in a long time.

[zerocool24]

Anybody know how to delete unused profiles? i thought i just had to press the triangle button that doesnt work, nothing happens, i have 2 profiles on my ps3 that i'd like to delete, one was for a download and the other is a profile that doesnt get used anymore.

[sf.]

I don't think you can delete a profile that you aren't currently signed in to. When you're signed in the triangle button should work.

[xjohnx]

They stopped selling the 60GB last summer. So looking for new is next to impossible.

I have not seen a 60GB in a long time.

Yeah I haven't seen one for a long time either, thanks.

[thechampion116]

Anyone know where I can get a 100-160gb HDD for a relatively cheap price in Scarborough or Downtown Toronto.

I am currently looking to upgrade the HDD from a 40GB.

[Kieraw]

Anyone know where I can get a 100-160gb HDD for a relatively cheap price in Scarborough or Downtown Toronto.

I am currently looking to upgrade the HDD from a 40GB.

The 250GB WD Passport at Costco for $139? I believe they also have a 160GB for $89.

[zerocool24]

I don't think you can delete a profile that you aren't currently signed in to. When you're signed in the triangle button should work.

ahh, ok i thought you had to do it at the startup screen before logging in, it doesnt make sense to have to log into it to delete. thanks.

[Badman]

okay another question people.

Lets say I have an external drive permanently connected to the PS3. Could I connect and USB flash drive and copy over to the External hard drive on the PS3?

Or will it be to copy the file to the Ps3 first and then to the external hard drive?

[convoluted]

I just got a ps3, and have some quick questions:
a) I cannot log into the Playstation Network? I can use the internet browser, was able to update firmware, but cannot get into the playstation network itself? Not sure why?

b) What are you guys doing with all that drive space? Media player? etc? What software would u recommend for media centre use, or is there a quick and easy way to access hard drive to copy over to play movies?

[Setz]

I just got a ps3, and have some quick questions:
a) I cannot log into the Playstation Network? I can use the internet browser, was able to update firmware, but cannot get into the playstation network itself? Not sure why?

b) What are you guys doing with all that drive space? Media player? etc? What software would u recommend for media centre use, or is there a quick and easy way to access hard drive to copy over to play movies?

I use Red Kawa file server to bring my movies to my PS3, but it only does 1 file at a time (you can download multiple things beside each other, but can't do like a select all feature). It's pretty fast.

I use PS3 Video 9 to convert some films to a suitable format. Most of the movies I have on my PC are .avi, which the Ps3 can play fine, but in the offchance I get a .mkv or .ogg, I convert to .mpeg4 with Ps3 Video 9, then use Red Kawa.

I've got 2 full anime series (Evangelion, Haruhi), along with 12 full films, and 2 anime films (Akira, Jin Roh and the Wolf Brigade), and I've got about 12 games worth of save/install data, and I still have 35gb left (using 80gb PS3).

[marcopolo85]

So i downloaded Transformers ripped from HD-DVD in VC-1, burnt it to a dual layer disc. it was all nice a pretty but i think it happined twice where the video got choppy for around 10 seconds straight. Any ideas why this happens? Can the ps3 not decode this 720p Video quick enough? :confused:

[sfu_lifer]

So i downloaded Transformers ripped from HD-DVD in VC-1, burnt it to a dual layer disc. it was all nice a pretty but i think it happined twice where the video got choppy for around 10 seconds straight. Any ideas why this happens? Can the ps3 not decode this 720p Video quick enough? :confused:

Heck no. The Cell was built for multimedia. Maybe you got bad sectors on the disc or perhaps the BR drive couldn't cache fast enough at those times.
It should be one of the fastest non-dedicated encoders/decoders out there.

[Setz]

Does anyone else's Ps3 make a lot of clicking noises while doing Ps2 playback?

Damn, am I the only one having problems with my Ps3?

[mself084]

COD4 tonight, anyone? I'll be on after work... I'm picking up a new router on my way home as well. So annoying getting the "connection interrupted" prompt every few games :mad:

I'll be online 6pm'ish EST with the RFD clan tag.

[drdrma]

Does anyone else's Ps3 make a lot of clicking noises while doing Ps2 playback?

Damn, am I the only one having problems with my Ps3?

I was intensely playing a ps2 game a couple of weeks ago and I did not have that symptom. This is a 60gb ps3.

[andrew2good4u]

COD4 tonight, anyone? I'll be on after work... I'm picking up a new router on my way home as well. So annoying getting the "connection interrupted" prompt every few games :mad:

I'll be online 6pm'ish EST with the RFD clan tag.

I'm there probably at like 6:30 though

[Canadianpsycho]

Portal Song is a free download for Rock Band tomorrow.

http://kotaku.com/374118/still-alive-for-rock-band-free-tommorrow

EDIT: Sorry, looks like it will be available for PS3 on the 17th.

[Sheky]

Does anyone else's Ps3 make a lot of clicking noises while doing Ps2 playback?

Damn, am I the only one having problems with my Ps3?

No noise for me. Been playing FFXII, Bully, and KOFXI for a while now. Is yours a 60GB?

[Setz]

No noise for me. Been playing FFXII, Bully, and KOFXI for a while now. Is yours a 60GB?

80gb PS3. Bought in early November (still have the receipt).

This is actually the first time I've played a PS2 game on my PS3. Haven't played any Blu-Rays yet so I can't tell if it also makes noise.

[sfu_lifer]

Does anyone else's Ps3 make a lot of clicking noises while doing Ps2 playback?

Damn, am I the only one having problems with my Ps3?
mine spins up/down audibly with an occassional click. nothing to worry about.

[mself084]

hey mrpeanutz fun playin with ya. haha. wish i had a mic or something...

[jwei]

looking to buy my ps3 next week:D looking extremely forward to it!

[Raddo]

hey guys! I'm looking to buy a 80 gig Psp 3. Just wondering if anyone has any availability sightings?:D

[Setz]

hey guys! I'm looking to buy a 80 gig Psp 3. Just wondering if anyone has any availability sightings?:D

Check back maybe 2014.

[chrome_dout]

EB games at Fairview Mall has new 80gb PS3's in stock as of Sat. They also had a used 20gb and 40gb available. I'm looking to buy off Craigslist or RFD instead. The tax on that console is insane!

[CFRTim]

EB games at Fairview Mall has new 80gb PS3's in stock as of Sat. They also had a used 20gb and 40gb available. I'm looking to buy off Craigslist or RFD instead. The tax on that console is insane!


Is there more tax on the PS3 than any other console? :rolleyes:

[duckdown]

That'll never happen. It's not in the cards for either PS3 or 360 since they want to play nice with the media companies who are fearful of these 4-8GB HD content that are easily "good enough quality" for a lot of users.
Downloadable movies are coming for the PS3. Users playing pirated mkv files would kill their service outright.

I understand this completely -- but wouldn't the same thing be said about the emergence of .mp3 ?

I mean, you would think record companies would do the same thing in trying to pressure CD player manufacturers to not support the MP3 format because downloading these files could kill their services completely -- but that didn't happen

While MP3 piracy is obviously rampant, bands are still selling millions of records and it indeed was not "the end of the world" like some thought at first.. I mean, you can't even buy a CD player in any big-box store that doesn't play the MP3 format now.. this goes for even car-decks

So all I can hope is that MKV support comes around some time in the not-too-distant future

If PS3 supported these files, not only would it totally justify my purchase of the PS3, it would also help sell millions more since this thing would be the ultimate high-definition media center!

Here's hoping :)

[Setz]

Just ordered a new TV. Here's to gaming!

Old TV: Citizen 22inch 4:3 tube TV with max resolution of 480i. 1x AV input
New TV: Toshiba 37inch LCD flat panel HDTV with max res of 1080i (480i/p, 720i/p, 1080i) with 2x HDMI

Best 800$ I've spent.

[sfu_lifer]

I understand this completely -- but wouldn't the same thing be said about the emergence of .mp3 ?

I mean, you would think record companies would do the same thing in trying to pressure CD player manufacturers to not support the MP3 format because downloading these files could kill their services completely -- but that didn't happen

It's not for lack of effort/pressure, and how long did it take before mp3's became fully accepted? I remember Diamond Rio being one of the first mp3 player makers and boy did they get lawsuits left/right/center. It took itunes for them to even start to think of embracing the format. I remember fooling with mp3's almost a full decade ago and thinking this was the next big thing. The media companies have gotten wiser and are opening up to digital downloads, but on their terms. Sony did NOT embrace mp3s until it was too late and pretty much their quite good Walkman brand is ancient history. We'll see if they open it up to mkv's but since they happen to be a major movie motion picture studio as well, I don't think mkv's are in the cards. Really, it's not much more effort on the part of the movie pirate to convert them to mp4s.
I think at some point their firmware will be hacked and mkv's will be supported unofficially. Sure you can play it via Linux but who wants to boot that just to play movies :).

[Mgz]

looking to buy my ps3 next week:D looking extremely forward to it!

do you mean the next 2 weeks ? for the Dual Shock 3 ?

[Badman]

I wouldn't be surprised if MKV's be the next accepted format on players/PS3(maybe not untill PS4?)

Its like what other said MP3 was hated upon but there was too much demand and they created players to play it. Then Divx was hated but as soon as a few Chinese players started playing them all had to follow. I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens with MKV but I can't see any big company embrassing it anytime soon as they will give the same response as MP3 and Divx before that its only used for illegal content.

If there is ever a ps3 hack I could see MKV being one of the first things to be worked on. I hope so and also to use other format hard drives other than Fat32. :)

[rilhouse]

I wouldn't be surprised if MKV's be the next accepted format on players/PS3(maybe not untill PS4?)

Its like what other said MP3 was hated upon but there was too much demand and they created players to play it. Then Divx was hated but as soon as a few Chinese players started playing them all had to follow. I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens with MKV but I can't see any big company embrassing it anytime soon as they will give the same response as MP3 and Divx before that its only used for illegal content.

If there is ever a ps3 hack I could see MKV being one of the first things to be worked on. I hope so and also to use other format hard drives other than Fat32. :)

yah, i think there will eventually be mkv support. it seems like sony & ms are starting to realilize that they need to provide these features.

i think in a way it also curbs the development of mods that allow piracy. if my xbox1 would have supported all of the features of xbmc, i would never had to mod it. ps3 supports linux which diminishes the need to find exploits that would allow unsigned code to be ran.

i'm happy with the divx/xvid support but i think mkv is needed as well. i'm sick of having to encode/demux hd content. i'll probably have to build a htpc if next gen console don't support mkv soon.

[Sheky]

80gb PS3. Bought in early November (still have the receipt).

This is actually the first time I've played a PS2 game on my PS3. Haven't played any Blu-Rays yet so I can't tell if it also makes noise.

You might want to play some BD on it to test. It might not even read it for all you know.

[drdrma]

yah, i think there will eventually be mkv support. it seems like sony & ms are starting to realilize that they need to provide these features.

Sony is doing much better at supporting open standards, it's quite supprising and nice to deal with but... It's unlikely there will ever be .mkv support for a few reasons:
1/ Open standard not really supported by any commercial vendors (even ogg is better supported)
2/ Kitchen sink design (although it is relatively well documented as far as media standards go)
3/ Not required now that they support all those crappy avi/wmv formats

I would like to be wrong about this.

[Setz]

You might want to play some BD on it to test. It might not even read it for all you know.

Well PS3 games work fine (albeit noisily).

[marcopolo85]

Just ordered a new TV. Here's to gaming!

Old TV: Citizen 22inch 4:3 tube TV with max resolution of 480i. 1x AV input
New TV: LG 37inch LCD flat panel HD ready TV with max res of 1080i (480i/p, 720i/p, 1080i) with 2x HDMI

Best 800$ I've spent.

lol about time man. Enjoy, i know i am.

[jwei]

do you mean the next 2 weeks ? for the Dual Shock 3 ?

Should i wait till then to get it? I was looking forward to getting it next week as my midterms are over:-0

Dual Shock 3 is just wireless rumbling right? Are any new bundles coming out for the ps3 that day? I know the MG package is due out in June....but thats awhile away...

[Canadianpsycho]

OK, I have another gamesharing question.

I have a 40gb unit and I'm contemplating switching to a BC unit (I really want to play the Metal Gear Solid Collection). I have gameshared about a dozen games and used up all 5 licenses/activations. I have read somewhere that you can "deactivate" the games on one console and activate them on another. Is this correct? Anyone have a good tutorial or know how to do this?

[thechampion116]

OK, I have another gamesharing question.

I have a 40gb unit and I'm contemplating switching to a BC unit (I really want to play the Metal Gear Solid Collection). I have gameshared about a dozen games and used up all 5 licenses/activations. I have read somewhere that you can "deactivate" the games on one console and activate them on another. Is this correct? Anyone have a good tutorial or know how to do this?

I don't know how to do it, but your best bet is to call Sony since you did gamesharing, they may not allow it (they may think your cheating them by trying to get '6' downloads).

Honestly tho, just buy a PS2. They are always around going for 50-100 depending on condition and what comes with. You may find something real cheap for just the console, controller and power cord.

[Setz]

I don't know how to do it, but your best bet is to call Sony since you did gamesharing, they may not allow it (they may think your cheating them by trying to get '6' downloads).

Honestly tho, just buy a PS2. They are always around going for 50-100 depending on condition and what comes with. You may find something real cheap for just the console, controller and power cord.

Yeah. I said before that a PS2 should only be around 100$ new, but it's not hard to find them in the BST for under 50$. I sold my PS2 and 2 controllers and 1 memory card (no games) for around 55$, and I've seen lower.

[Canadianpsycho]

I've been actively looking. New is 100-130 plus tax. Cheapest PS2 in the BST is a guy in Peterborough (2 hour drive) for 60 bucks. There's a guy in Markham for $90 but that's another drive and more then I'd like to spend ideally. If he was 20 mins away I'd have bought it by now.

Everyone on craigslist/kijiji has a bundle they want 120-150 for. Plus, there's still no guarantee that I'll have a memory card, wireless controller (I'm spoiled now and the couch is 8-10 feet from the 50") or component cables.

I see 2-3 60gb for ~400-450 in the BST. I could get a 60gb, upscaling/HD, wireless controllers, built in memory card for less work and money it seems if I sold my 40gb.

I'd LOVE to pick up a PS2 for 60-70 bucks and call it a day, but my luck has been awful and I already have the MGS collection sitting on my bar at home (started MGS, boy does it look dated now, heh).

[marcopolo85]

OK, I have another gamesharing question.

I have a 40gb unit and I'm contemplating switching to a BC unit (I really want to play the Metal Gear Solid Collection). I have gameshared about a dozen games and used up all 5 licenses/activations. I have read somewhere that you can "deactivate" the games on one console and activate them on another. Is this correct? Anyone have a good tutorial or know how to do this?

Im quite sure you can backup your entire drive if you have an external drive. This will save EVERYTHING and once you get a BC unit you can load on everything from the backup youve made.

This will save all your gameshared games you have since you wont be able to activate it again.

[Setz]

I've been actively looking. New is 100-130 plus tax. Cheapest PS2 in the BST is a guy in Peterborough (2 hour drive) for 60 bucks. There's a guy in Markham for $90 but that's another drive and more then I'd like to spend ideally. If he was 20 mins away I'd have bought it by now.

Everyone on craigslist/kijiji has a bundle they want 120-150 for. Plus, there's still no guarantee that I'll have a memory card, wireless controller (I'm spoiled now and the couch is 8-10 feet from the 50") or component cables.

I see 2-3 60gb for ~400-450 in the BST. I could get a 60gb, upscaling/HD, wireless controllers, built in memory card for less work and money it seems if I sold my 40gb.

I'd LOVE to pick up a PS2 for 60-70 bucks and call it a day, but my luck has been awful and I already have the MGS collection sitting on my bar at home (started MGS, boy does it look dated now, heh).

Doesn't EBGames have preowned PS2s for under 100? New it's 129.99 and comes with 1 controller. A preowned Xbox (original) is 50$ and a preowned Gamecube is like 60$, so I don't see why a preowned PS2 (with 1 controller) should be over 70$.

Try to find an independent gameshop like Microplay, or if you guys have it: Gamerama. They usually sell peripherals very cheap and guarenteed to work. Heck, if you were remotely nearby I'd give my memory cards and controllers to you for free as I don't use them.

[jwei]

you guys recommend Nba Live 2008 or NBA 2k8?

[thechampion116]

you guys recommend Nba Live 2008 or NBA 2k8?

what about NBA 08?

I myself play 08, but I like Live better than 2K.

[Setz]

Where's the best place to buy an HDMI cable for my PS3? HMV has the official PS3 HDMI cable for 70$!!! Way too much. Will any HDMI cable do?

I also heard it's bad to have an HDMI running right to you TV, and instead you should have it like Device -HDMI-> receiver -HDMI-> TV instead of Device -HDMI-> TV, as it can damage the TV. Is this true at all?

[Canadianpsycho]

Doesn't EBGames have preowned PS2s for under 100? New it's 129.99 and comes with 1 controller. A preowned Xbox (original) is 50$ and a preowned Gamecube is like 60$, so I don't see why a preowned PS2 (with 1 controller) should be over 70$.

Try to find an independent gameshop like Microplay, or if you guys have it: Gamerama. They usually sell peripherals very cheap and guarenteed to work. Heck, if you were remotely nearby I'd give my memory cards and controllers to you for free as I don't use them.

Only EBs around me. They want $99 for a used PS2 slim. Way too much, especially since I'd need a memory card still.

Where's the best place to buy an HDMI cable for my PS3? HMV has the official PS3 HDMI cable for 70$!!! Way too much. Will any HDMI cable do?

I also heard it's bad to have an HDMI running right to you TV, and instead you should have it like Device -HDMI-> receiver -HDMI-> TV instead of Device -HDMI-> TV, as it can damage the TV. Is this true at all?

monoprice.com is cheap. If you need one right now I thought RCSS had cheaper HDMI cables? Not sure if that was a limited time sale.

If a TV has HDMI in then it should be fine. The advantage to running through a receiver is that you get the digital sound through your HT setup. HDMI straight to the TV will result in stereo sound only from the TV speakers unless it has a digital out you can run to your receiver.

[Setz]

Only EBs around me. They want $99 for a used PS2 slim. Way too much, especially since I'd need a memory card still.

monoprice.com is cheap. If you need one right now I thought RCSS had cheaper HDMI cables? Not sure if that was a limited time sale.

If a TV has HDMI in then it should be fine. The advantage to running through a receiver is that you get the digital sound through your HT setup. HDMI straight to the TV will result in stereo sound only from the TV speakers unless it has a digital out you can run to your receiver.

I don't have a home theatre. Just PS3 and TV. :-0

Kind of not-related-to-PS3 here, but is it possible to convert VGA to HDMI (or VGA->DVI-D->HDMI)? I plan to use my laptop on my new TV, but my laptop only have VGA and S-Video out but no DVI (I know DVI can convert to HDMI). Any way about this?

And if I were to use my laptop on my TV, how would the resolution work? My TV displays a plethora of resolutions, but I don't know how computer display resolutions fit into it. My TV can display 480i/60, 480p/60, 720i/60, 720p/60, 1080i/60 and 1080p/30 (not too sure about the last one), but my computer displays at 1280x800 (WXGA?) which as far as I know is not a standard television resolution.

edit; is there any way to turn flicker off on my PS3? Text is very unreadable for almost every game because I'm in 480i (my highest resolution on this TV). Been looking for a solution for this problem for a while now and just stumbled upon something on Wikipedia.

The 640×400i or 480i resolution, first introduced by home computers such as the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga, used interlace to boost the maximum resolution. These modes were only suited to graphics or gaming, as the flickering interlace made reading text in word processor, database, or spreadsheet software difficult. (Modern game consoles solve this problem by pre-filtering the 480i video to a lower resolution. For example Final Fantasy 12 suffers from flicker when the filter is turned off, but stabilizes once filtering is restored. The computers of the 1980s lacked sufficient power to run similar filtering software.)

[andrew2good4u]

you guys recommend Nba Live 2008 or NBA 2k8?

2k8 w/o a doubt

[AloneInACrowd]

I know I picked my like 10 or 15 foot HDMI cable from Honson Computers (Spadina and College) for around 20 bucks. Obviously I don't need that long, and I would have gotten only a 5 footer or so...but they were sold out at that time. Try checking their site or call them and check their prices.

[CFRTim]

I don't have a home theatre. Just PS3 and TV. :-0

Kind of not-related-to-PS3 here, but is it possible to convert VGA to HDMI (or VGA->DVI-D->HDMI)? I plan to use my laptop on my new TV, but my laptop only have VGA and S-Video out but no DVI (I know DVI can convert to HDMI). Any way about this?

Short answer would be no. It would be possible, but not worth the trouble. VGA is analog, DVI & HDMI are digital, so you'll need a "box", there is no adapter.
And if I were to use my laptop on my TV, how would the resolution work? My TV displays a plethora of resolutions, but I don't know how computer display resolutions fit into it. My TV can display 480i/60, 480p/60, 720i/60, 720p/60, 1080i/60 and 1080p/30 (not too sure about the last one), but my computer displays at 1280x800 (WXGA?) which as far as I know is not a standard television resolution.

Your TV does not have a VGA input? I made sure of that when I got my TV, as most older v/c don't have DVI. I think your TV can "accept" all those resolutions, but can only diplay a max. native resolution of 720P, so aim for something like 1366 X 768, so try to get close to that (some video cards support many different custom resolution)

edit; is there any way to turn flicker off on my PS3? Text is very unreadable for almost every game because I'm in 480i (my highest resolution on this TV). Been looking for a solution for this problem for a while now and just stumbled upon something on Wikipedia.

Why is the PS3 still connected to the old TV when you got a new HD one? That should be illegal

[Setz]

Short answer would be no. It would be possible, but not worth the trouble. VGA is analog, DVI & HDMI are digital, so you'll need a "box", there is no adapter.


Your TV does not have a VGA input? I made sure of that when I got my TV, as most older v/c don't have DVI. I think your TV can "accept" all those resolutions, but can only diplay a max. native resolution of 720P, so aim for something like 1366 X 768, so try to get close to that (some video cards support many different custom resolution)



Why is the PS3 still connected to the old TV when you got a new HD one? That should be illegal

Looking over the specs of my TV, it does indeed have a VGA and DVI port. When I went to look at TVs, all I looked at really was the size, resolutions, contrast ratio, and if it supports HDMI. :-0 Real noob to electronics here. The question is, is it better to use S-Video or VGA?

To be honest, I don't know what resolutions my graphics card can do (512mb GeForce 8600M GT) but my native resolution is 1280x800. Is my computer resolution dependant on my display or the card I don't know. When I chose the laptop, it offered a WXGA+ screen (1440x900) for additional money, ,but when I try it on my laptop now (I didn't buy the 1440x900 screen), it goes offscreen.

Until my new TV arrives, I'm stuck with this piece of junk. :razz:

[jwei]

2k8 w/o a doubt

lol should I make a new thread with a poll for this??? Hrmmm... anyone else recommend between Nba Live 08...Nba 08...or Nba 2k8?

Also, if I buy COD4 from someone else (used), I can still play online right? As long as I have a different PSN? (Just checking, incase it's similar to computers w/ cdkeys or something)

Lastly, should I pickup a ps3 from zellers? It's my only option as I have a few giftcards for them... however, they're only selling the bundle w/ spiderman:| I can either wait a little bit longer hoping for a new bundle(but I'm already dying to get a ps3) or just go to another retailer. I see there are no sales atm for the ps3's though...

EDIT: Should I attempt to wait say, for example for FS to sell ps3's with MLB 08 again and attempt to pm @ zellers?!

[/end of super long run on sentences and poor grammar questions]

[Setz]

lol should I make a new thread with a poll for this??? Hrmmm... anyone else recommend between Nba Live 08...Nba 08...or Nba 2k8?

Also, if I buy COD4 from someone else (used), I can still play online right? As long as I have a different PSN? (Just checking, incase it's similar to computers w/ cdkeys or something)

Lastly, should I pickup a ps3 from zellers? It's my only option as I have a few giftcards for them... however, they're only selling the bundle w/ spiderman:| I can either wait a little bit longer hoping for a new bundle(but I'm already dying to get a ps3) or just go to another retailer. I see there are no sales atm for the ps3's though...

EDIT: Should I attempt to wait say, for example for FS to sell ps3's with MLB 08 again and attempt to pm @ zellers?!

[/end of super long run on sentences and poor grammar questions]

As far as I know, the 2k line of sports games up until 2007 and 2008 have been better than their 0# counterpart, but I find that 07 and 08 (NHL, NBA, etc) have been much better than the 2k games of the same sport.

And um, the 40gb with Spiderman 3 is the ONLY SKU you can find easily. They discontinued the 20gb, 60gb, and 80gb leaving the 40gb on it's own. I suggest pick one up before they stop bunding Spiderman 3 (rumors of a 40gb only SKU is surfacing, replacing the Spiderman 3, but at the same price), or when the Metal Gear bundle comes out in June.

40gb w/ Spiderman 3 = 399$
40gb w/out Spiderman 3 = 399$ (soon to be replacing the above)
80gb w/ Motorstorm = 499$
80gb w/ MGS4 w/ DS3 = 499$ (soon to be replacing the above)

And about CoD4, there nothing like that. A PC version of the game has a unique CD key, whereas the PS3 version has only a disc. They don't need CD keys since it's impossible to copy the CoD4 disc to share, thus needed one CD key.

[Canadianpsycho]

Looking over the specs of my TV, it does indeed have a VGA and DVI port. When I went to look at TVs, all I looked at really was the size, resolutions, contrast ratio, and if it supports HDMI. :-0 Real noob to electronics here. The question is, is it better to use S-Video or VGA?

To be honest, I don't know what resolutions my graphics card can do (512mb GeForce 8600M GT) but my native resolution is 1280x800. Is my computer resolution dependant on my display or the card I don't know. When I chose the laptop, it offered a WXGA+ screen (1440x900) for additional money, ,but when I try it on my laptop now (I didn't buy the 1440x900 screen), it goes offscreen.

Until my new TV arrives, I'm stuck with this piece of junk. :razz:

Nvidia cards natively support HDTV resolutions. There will be an option to resize your desktop in the drivers if the pixels don't map 1:1.

[CFRTim]

The question is, is it better to use S-Video or VGA?

To be honest, I don't know what resolutions my graphics card can do (512mb GeForce 8600M GT) but my native resolution is 1280x800. Is my computer resolution dependant on my display or the card I don't know. When I chose the laptop, it offered a WXGA+ screen (1440x900) for additional money, ,but when I try it on my laptop now (I didn't buy the 1440x900 screen), it goes offscreen.

Until my new TV arrives, I'm stuck with this piece of junk. :razz:


You want to use VGA, no question there. Like Canadianpsycho said, Nvidia cards do a good job at supporting HDTVs. Your video card can support multiple monitors on 2 different resolutions, so you can have the HDTV at a different res. than the laptop. Get yorself a VGA cable and a wireless keyboard, and enjoy Redflagdeals.com on the big screen ( I'm doing that right now) Here is my setup. See the lappy on the left, it's on a 32' Toshiba. Those pics don't do the TV justice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/February8th2008019Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/February8th2008020Medium.jpg

[Setz]

You want to use VGA, no question there. Like Canadianpsycho said, Nvidia cards do a good job at supporting HDTVs. Your video card can support multiple monitors on 2 different resolutions, so you can have the HDTV at a different res. than the laptop. Get yorself a VGA cable and a wireless keyboard, and enjoy Redflagdeals.com on the big screen ( I'm doing that right now) Here is my setup. See the lappy on the left, it's on a 32' Toshiba. Those pics don't do the TV justice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/February8th2008019Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/February8th2008020Medium.jpg

Alright, makes sense.

Which TV is that, by the way? Looks like the one I've bought: Toshiba 37HL57.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7708/4642f2894a054833a3d48d0ni6.jpg

edit; ah, forgot you said 32inch. How do you like the television?

[CFRTim]

Alright, makes sense.

Which TV is that, by the way? Looks like the one I've bought: Toshiba 37HL57.

edit; ah, forgot you said 32inch. How do you like the television?

You got yuorself a great TV there ( I thought you said it was LG). Anyway, I find the PQ on this TV to be amazing (yes it uses the same panel as the REGZA) Did a lot of research before I got this TV, and I think it's great. At $539 for my 32", it was the best value for the money

[Setz]

You got yuorself a great TV there ( I thought you said it was LG). Anyway, I find the PQ on this TV to be amazing (yes it uses the same panel as the REGZA) Did a lot of research before I got this TV, and I think it's great. At $539 for my 32", it was the best value for the money

539$ is a steal. I was at The Brick the other day and saw this beauty at 799$ and had to get it. I can't wait until it arrives.

Really surprised you net the 32inch for 539$. Comparatively, I saw numerous 32inch LCDs as well, and none of them were below 600$, with the Toshiba 32inch (don't know if it's the same as the one you purchased) at 699$.

Heck, the Toshiba 26inch is still more expensive at 599$.

[CFRTim]

539$ is a steal. I was at The Brick the other day and saw this beauty at 799$ and had to get it. I can't wait until it arrives.

Really surprised you net the 32inch for 539$. Comparatively, I saw numerous 32inch LCDs as well, and none of them were below 600$, with the Toshiba 32inch (don't know if it's the same as the one you purchased) at 699$.

Heck, the Toshiba 26inch is still more expensive at 599$.

It was on sale for $599 when I got it (hard to find with many stores OOS), and two weeks later I got the price protection when all TVs were 10% off.

[JS2K6]

Where's the best place to buy an HDMI cable for my PS3? HMV has the official PS3 HDMI cable for 70$!!! Way too much. Will any HDMI cable do?

Monoprice.com, if you can wait up to 3 weeks. Any HDMI cable will work fine.

I also heard it's bad to have an HDMI running right to you TV, and instead you should have it like Device -HDMI-> receiver -HDMI-> TV instead of Device -HDMI-> TV, as it can damage the TV. Is this true at all?

Never heard of that one. The vast majority of people still don't have HDMI receivers, so if this is true then lots of people will be in trouble :cheesygri

[jwei]

As far as I know, the 2k line of sports games up until 2007 and 2008 have been better than their 0# counterpart, but I find that 07 and 08 (NHL, NBA, etc) have been much better than the 2k games of the same sport.

And um, the 40gb with Spiderman 3 is the ONLY SKU you can find easily. They discontinued the 20gb, 60gb, and 80gb leaving the 40gb on it's own. I suggest pick one up before they stop bunding Spiderman 3 (rumors of a 40gb only SKU is surfacing, replacing the Spiderman 3, but at the same price), or when the Metal Gear bundle comes out in June.

40gb w/ Spiderman 3 = 399$
40gb w/out Spiderman 3 = 399$ (soon to be replacing the above)
80gb w/ Motorstorm = 499$
80gb w/ MGS4 w/ DS3 = 499$ (soon to be replacing the above)

And about CoD4, there nothing like that. A PC version of the game has a unique CD key, whereas the PS3 version has only a disc. They don't need CD keys since it's impossible to copy the CoD4 disc to share, thus needed one CD key.

Okay thank you Setz...because of you...I just bought my ps3 w/ spiderman 3:cheesygri I also bought NBA 2k8..... Looking to get COD4 soon too:cheesygri If i get a gaming disorder...its on your hands!

[chrome_dout]

40gb w/ Spiderman 3 = 399$
40gb w/out Spiderman 3 = 399$ (soon to be replacing the above)
80gb w/ Motorstorm = 499$
80gb w/ MGS4 w/ DS3 = 499$ (soon to be replacing the above)



I think you should add the upcoming 80g bundle will not have the software emulator to play PS2 games. Unless I am mistaken?

[grisensko]

Hi,

I have bought a PS3 on Ebay, it was a Jap PS3 with minimal info so I had luck and got it cheap :D. (There was no mention of any HD, no mention of any controller) I got a 60GB model, wireless and card reader, with 2 wireless controller -> 250$

The ps3 can read Blue-ray and PS3 game without any problem (blue-ray region are the same in JAP and US)

But it can't play PS2 and DVD.

I was wondering, if I buy an external DVD reader, Could I use it to play DVD/PS2 game??

Thanks

[Canadianpsycho]

Hi,

I have bought a PS3 on Ebay, it was a Jap PS3 with minimal info so I had luck and got it cheap :D. (There was no mention of any HD, no mention of any controller) I got a 60GB model, wireless and card reader, with 2 wireless controller -> 250$

The ps3 can read Blue-ray and PS3 game without any problem (blue-ray region are the same in JAP and US)

But it can't play PS2 and DVD.

I was wondering, if I buy an external DVD reader, Could I use it to play DVD/PS2 game??

Thanks

No.

[grisensko]

No.

Not even play DVD?

[CFRTim]

Not even play DVD?

Nope

[Setz]

Not even play DVD?

The reason that it can't play DVDs or PS2 games (which is DVD) is because it's a Japanese PS3. It may play DVDs and PS2 games with a NTSC-J region (which is Japan), but not NTSC-NA (which is North America), or PAL (which is Europe). The DVD player in the PS3 is not region free.

Blu-ray, on the other hand, has no region designated players (a NTSC-NA player may play NTSC-J/NA and PAL discs), which is the same for PS3 games (which are on Blu-Ray).

Regardless, 250$ for a 60gb PS3 is quite a bargain. If you want DVD and PS2 playback, pick up a new PS2 for 120~$ in almost every store.

edit; thought I should clarify:

NTSC-NA DVD player = only plays NTSC-NA DVDs
NTSC-J DVD player = only plays NTSC-J DVDs
PAL DVD player = only plays PAL DVDs

I don't know how accurate my information is (as I know some DVD players can play multiple regions) but this is the case for the PS2 (and PS2 capabilities in the PS3).

[ItemFinder]

The reason that it can't play DVDs or PS2 games (which is DVD) is because it's a Japanese PS3. It may play DVDs and PS2 games with a NTSC-J region (which is Japan), but not NTSC-NA (which is North America), or PAL (which is Europe). The DVD player in the PS3 is not region free.

Blu-ray, on the other hand, has no region designated players (a NTSC-NA player may play NTSC-J/NA and PAL discs), which is the same for PS3 games (which are on Blu-Ray).

Regardless, 250$ for a 60gb PS3 is quite a bargain. If you want DVD and PS2 playback, pick up a new PS2 for 120~$ in almost every store.

edit; thought I should clarify:

NTSC-NA DVD player = only plays NTSC-NA DVDs
NTSC-J DVD player = only plays NTSC-J DVDs
PAL DVD player = only plays PAL DVDs

I don't know how accurate my information is (as I know some DVD players can play multiple regions) but this is the case for the PS2 (and PS2 capabilities in the PS3).
Blu-Ray has regions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray#Region_codes

[BD006]

Blu-Ray has regions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray#Region_codes

I was going to comment on that too.

They do have regions, but I believe they haven't been put to use as of yet on movies.

[The Cake is a Lie]

BB will be selling the 40GB PS3 with 2 games up to $60 in vaule (for both combined). Since there are no two games I like that I can combine, do you think I would be able to get 1 game for that price? Or even use the $60 as a credit towards another game? Thanks!

[Canadianpsycho]

BB will be selling the 40GB PS3 with 2 games up to $60 in vaule (for both combined). Since there are no two games I like that I can combine, do you think I would be able to get 1 game for that price? Or even use the $60 as a credit towards another game? Thanks!

It will depend on if the manager is in a VERY good mood. They usually don't let you sub titles in bundles simply because they're usually old budget titles.

Looking at the flyer, it appears one title is All-Pro Football (can't see the other one on the online flyer). That game was 10 bucks for the 360 last week and while not a horrible game, is definiitely bottom of the bargain bin.

[mself084]

Apparently RCSS will be having a no tax event next weekend, as well as $50 off the 40GB PS3. So about $350 taxes in.... my friend is a manager in one of the departments at RCSS, and told me this last night. We'll see if it holds true :)

[The Cake is a Lie]

It will depend on if the manager is in a VERY good mood. They usually don't let you sub titles in bundles simply because they're usually old budget titles.

Looking at the flyer, it appears one title is All-Pro Football (can't see the other one on the online flyer). That game was 10 bucks for the 360 last week and while not a horrible game, is definiitely bottom of the bargain bin.

Thanks for the clarification. I completely misunderstood what the advert meant.

BTW: The other game is Splinter Cell:Double Agent

Is this anything of a good deal?

[danthemightyone]

Thanks for the clarification. I completely misunderstood what the advert meant.

BTW: The other game is Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Is this anything of a good deal?

Both games included in this bundle are bargain-bin type games. Cold deal IMO. I doubt they even qualify for T3G1F preorder deal in EB.

[sfu_lifer]

Apparently RCSS will be having a no tax event next weekend, as well as $50 off the 40GB PS3. So about $350 taxes in.... my friend is a manager in one of the departments at RCSS, and told me this last night. We'll see if it holds true :)

Seems to be $20 off (unless you count the strawberries you'll get for free :cheesygri ).

[smoki]

Seems to be $20 off (unless you count the strawberries you'll get for free :cheesygri ).

"Apparently RCSS will be having a no tax event next weekend, as well as $50 off the 40GB PS3."

If its true I'm definitely gonna get one, I haven't had a console since I got an SNES in '93 for my 10th birthday...

[sfu_lifer]

"Apparently RCSS will be having a no tax event next weekend, as well as $50 off the 40GB PS3."

If its true I'm definitely gonna get one, I haven't had a console since I got an SNES in '93 for my 10th birthday...

Yes I know it's for next weekend. Check out the Hot deals forum for this RCSS Thu-Sat under the no tax event. Seems to be confirmed to be $20 off (which is significant) plus the no tax event.

And the HOT news of the day courtesy of gametrailers:

FREE Metal Gear Solid Online codes for the beta (that'll piss off those who pre-ordered just for the beta)!
Takes 5 minutes but I already got mine :cheesygri
http://shhhoff.gametrailers.com/gamepad/index.php?action=viewblog&id=273217

[Canadianpsycho]

"Apparently RCSS will be having a no tax event next weekend, as well as $50 off the 40GB PS3."

If its true I'm definitely gonna get one, I haven't had a console since I got an SNES in '93 for my 10th birthday...

I honestly think anyone thinking about a PS3 really should wait for the MGS4 bundle.

Sure it will cost more, but you'll get some BC, a DS3 instead of the Sixaxis plus the best game for the PS3 yet. Even if MGS isn't your favorite type of game the production values and gfx are going to be insane.

[convoluted]

This is driving me nuts. I still cannot connect to the playstation network; it always says timed out, yet I can use the internet browser... and there doesn't seem to be a good method to transfer movie files over to the Harddrive... Also, the file formats it supports seem to be rather limited? I tried Red Kawa and it played almost none of the files, and of the few that began to play, it would stop after a few seconds... :confused:

[sg2386]

Are any EB's finally accepting preorders for MGS4 LE??? i went today to preorder GTAIV for PS3 and asked the guy and he said they most likely mid May. Is this true???

[marcopolo85]

World’s first GTA IV review “removed at the advice of legal counsel”

http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/0...legal-counsel/

Rockstar’s lawyers really don’t waste time. Following the posting of what claimed to be the world’s first GTA IV review yesterday, all that’s now left of the piece is a smoking hole and the rather curt message, “This site has been removed at the advice of legal council.”

The exclusive for this has to be locked up tighter than Alyona Ivanovna pawn chest, so it’s hardly surprising. We’re going to add something to the great list of certainties in life, actually:

* Death
* Taxes
* You can’t beat the internet
* You will get a call from Rockstar’s lawyers

The review is posted here
http://home.comcast.net/~infamousdd/...at_a_Time.html

***EDIT: MAY BE FAKE*****
Looks like the ps3 version comes out ontop mainly due to the ability to install the game on the harddrive.

Here are the differences between the ps3 and 360 version:
FIRST THINGS FIRST

When popping the disc into the PS3 for the first time, you'll have a brief installation. Don't worry, it only takes ten minutes or so, and there's a pleasant bit of GTA history trivia to keep you occupied. So, unlike with Devil May Cry, you'll be able to eat your sandwich prior to playing the game.

On the 360, this installation is optional if you have a hard drive. I advise to proceed with installation—it reduces the already minimal frame rate issues on the 360

It's also a bit disappointing that law enforcement actually spawns. The game would feel much more realistic if cops had to call for back up, and patrol cars would actually drive to your location from a few blocks away before joining the fun. But that's not how it works. A handful of cops will appear out of nowhere (on the 360, they actually pop-in if you didn't do the install).

The PS3 has a more relaxed color pallet, but this gives everything a more realistic look. If you don't like the realistic look, and you have a HDMI connection, you can fiddle with your PS3 display settings and get it looking much more saturated. The textures are just as sharp as the 360 version, and there's little to no pop-in or screen tearing. The PS3 takes longer to load than the 360, but I took several different head counts in game at different locations, and I always found the PS3 to be more populated than the 360. This could be attributed to the dynamic nature of the world, but it's hard to tell. Either way, the difference was never more than five to seven pedestrians or three to four cars—it's not really much of an advantage.

The 360 is bright. Boy is it bright. Based on discussion history, this one will be claimed to look better, but it'll really be preference. The texture quality is the same on both systems, but the 360 has a more cartoon-like look. This isn't a bad thing. It just depends on preference. I'd compare the difference to that of Oblivion on each system. The 360 also suffers from some frame rate drops that are almost non-existent on the PS3. Installing the 360 version on your system's hard drive, however, will bring performance almost up to par with the PS3.

I didn't get to use this. I know, you want details, but all I can confirm is split-screen on PS3 only. I was alone, so I didn't actually get to have any matches, but I could tell that the split-screen worked really well. There was a significant decrease in the amount of traffic and pedestrians, but it didn't ruin anything. This is understandable. Rendering two instances of Liberty City is a chore for any machine.

I can't conclude one way or the other why the split-screen mode was not available on 360, but I assume by the drop in on-screen objects on the PS3 that the 360 just couldn't handle it. If you own a 360, don't worry. You have Xbox Live…so you're set.


Good thing I preordered the ps3 version.

[rollen]

Are any EB's finally accepting preorders for MGS4 LE??? i went today to preorder GTAIV for PS3 and asked the guy and he said they most likely mid May. Is this true???

i went to the one here in mississauga (south common) and they switched my order to LE no problem. i guess it depends if its already on their system. usually they all show up at the same time across stores...so i would check again if i were you.

[HKO]

Does anyone know a local (Toronto) place which repairs ps3s?
I Have a launch console which is out of warranty:mad:

[shannn]

i went to the one here in mississauga (south common) and they switched my order to LE no problem. i guess it depends if its already on their system. usually they all show up at the same time across stores...so i would check again if i were you.

Nice,
I guess when I pick up my preorder DVD I'll switch the the LE version on Thursday.

Thanks for the info

[shannn]

Does anyone know a local (Toronto) place which repairs ps3s?
I Have a launch console which is out of warranty:mad:

Just give them a call, they repaired my launch console 3 months after warranty expired.

[HKO]

Just give them a call, they repaired my launch console 3 months after warranty expired.


Thanks I will try calling them and see what they say.

[rollen]

Just give them a call, they repaired my launch console 3 months after warranty expired.

just outta curiosity, how much did it cost? if it's expensive then it might be worth it to get extended warranty through sony...my console is a 3-4 months after launch so hopefully it last a while.

[shannn]

just outta curiosity, how much did it cost? if it's expensive then it might be worth it to get extended warranty through sony...my console is a 3-4 months after launch so hopefully it last a while.

Here is the surprising thing, they did it for FREE...plus when they shipped my console back (well, they shipped me a different one, but it was still a 60 gig), and they extended my warranty by 3 months more (from the date of them shipping it to me).

I was pretty happy about that.

But if you do have to get it repaired and they won't do it for free, it says somewhere on the PS website about costs, I think it is about $160 or so (IIRC) but you have to pay shipping and stuff.

If you send in your console for repairs, you need EVERYTHING that came in the box (minus movies if you got the Talledaga or Spiderman 3 BR) so make sure you keep your sixaxis, AV cables, power cord, etc...
So if you plan on getting a DS3, do not sell your sixaxis for warranty purposes!

[shannn]

just outta curiosity, how much did it cost? if it's expensive then it might be worth it to get extended warranty through sony...my console is a 3-4 months after launch so hopefully it last a while.

And I asked about an extended warranty, they said that they don't do it, and you have to purchase one from the store you bought your PS3 from...that might just be something for the USA, but I'm not totally sure, but if they do offer one, I think its worth it...

Overall, I had a really good experience with Sony customer support.



And for anyone wondering, EBgames.ca has the MGS4 LE cost on their website:
$79.99 for Canada (http://www.ebgames.ca/rc_4.asp)
I'm going to change my preorder after I pick up my DVD on the 10th

[Mgz]

I honestly think anyone thinking about a PS3 really should wait for the MGS4 bundle.

Sure it will cost more, but you'll get some BC, a DS3 instead of the Sixaxis plus the best game for the PS3 yet. Even if MGS isn't your favorite type of game the production values and gfx are going to be insane.

this is what I am going to do :D

[maebach]

This is driving me nuts. I still cannot connect to the playstation network; it always says timed out, yet I can use the internet browser... and there doesn't seem to be a good method to transfer movie files over to the Harddrive... Also, the file formats it supports seem to be rather limited? I tried Red Kawa and it played almost none of the files, and of the few that began to play, it would stop after a few seconds... :confused:

true, there are only a few file types that are supported. Im not sure what could be the problem with your PSn ID. maybe call them?

[Canadianpsycho]

Looks like the ps3 version comes out ontop mainly due to the ability to install the game on the harddrive.

Here are the differences between the ps3 and 360 version:

Good thing I preordered the ps3 version.

Pretty nice how the textures look the same but yet the 360 "looks more cartoony"? And the PS3 comes out on top due to the install option, yet you can do the same on the 360? Too bad I can't read the whole review, because that hardly sounds objective.

No regrets so far going with the 360 version with its exclusive DLC.

[Setz]

Does the PS3 80gb upscale PS2/PS1 games and DVDs? What's the difference between playing a Blu-ray movie at 720p and an upscaled DVD?

[TechRock]

anyone know if i pre order mgs4 at eb...would i still get the mgs history bonus dvd?

[sfu_lifer]

Does the PS3 80gb upscale PS2/PS1 games and DVDs? What's the difference between playing a Blu-ray movie at 720p and an upscaled DVD?
Yes it will upscale but not quite the same as the 360's upscaling Xbox 1 games. The 360 method is far better IMO. But the PS3 is a better DVD upscaler by far. I believe it will only upscale over HDMI.
Difference between a DVD being upscaled and a native 720p BR movie is huge if you have a big HDTV. 720p BR is just way more detailed and I find the colours richer as well.

[chrome_dout]

Anyone experience the PS3 YLoD (yellow light of death) that results in your console turning into a brick? I was reading a forum and there were a fair number of people posting about their consoles dying a few months after the warranty expired. Seemed like the 60gb model had the most problems, too bad since that's the one I was looking at getting. :(

[marcopolo85]

Anyone experience the PS3 YLoD (yellow light of death) that results in your console turning into a brick? I was reading a forum and there were a fair number of people posting about their consoles dying a few months after the warranty expired. Seemed like the 60gb model had the most problems, too bad since that's the one I was looking at getting. :(

My 60 gig has been good since the day i got it (launch) no problems what so ever. *knocks on wood*

[shannn]

Anyone experience the PS3 YLoD (yellow light of death) that results in your console turning into a brick? I was reading a forum and there were a fair number of people posting about their consoles dying a few months after the warranty expired. Seemed like the 60gb model had the most problems, too bad since that's the one I was looking at getting. :(

That happened to my launch unit...Sony still covered me though, even though my warranty was long expired

[sg2386]

Anyone experience the PS3 YLoD (yellow light of death) that results in your console turning into a brick? I was reading a forum and there were a fair number of people posting about their consoles dying a few months after the warranty expired. Seemed like the 60gb model had the most problems, too bad since that's the one I was looking at getting. :(

From what i read, it happens when people restart or turn off the console while its updating the firmware.

[shannn]

From what i read, it happens when people restart or turn off the console while its updating the firmware.

Not necessarily, for my 60 Gig launch unit, the PSU just died

[rollen]

seems that a few of the 60gb launch units are the ones having issues/dying...

i hope that if sony does cover warranty and replace them, they give us a 60gb in return...

[rdtx2002]

seems that a few of the 60gb launch units are the ones having issues/dying...

i hope that if sony does cover warranty and replace them, they give us a 60gb in return...

doubt it.. you'll get an 80gb in return most likely

[Canadianpsycho]

doubt it.. you'll get an 80gb in return most likely

Yeah, Sony Europe is apparently out of 60gbs, there is a story floating around the net (neogaf I think) about a dude waiting 3 months plus for a replacement for his 60 gb model.

I honestly think Sony really screwed the pooch on that. They should have just gone with software emulation from the start.

[BD006]

Yeah, Sony Europe is apparently out of 60gbs, there is a story floating around the net (neogaf I think) about a dude waiting 3 months plus for a replacement for his 60 gb model.

I honestly think Sony really screwed the pooch on that. They should have just gone with software emulation from the start.

Maybe they should have just packaged every PS3 with a PS2. May have been cheaper. :razz:

[thechampion116]

anyone know if i pre order mgs4 at eb...would i still get the mgs history bonus dvd?

Yes you will.

To everyone, MGS Saga Vol 2 is now available. I picked up my copy at EB Eaton's Centre. There were some put aside for preorders and tonnes for those who still need to preorder.

Enjoy.

[startoss]

Any news about the MGS4 PS3 Bundle??

I am holding out to get the bundle + GT5!!

[The Cake is a Lie]

The MSG4 bundle sounds tempting but to wait until June is kind of long, GTA4 is coming end of April. Should I get a 40GB PS3 the next decent deal available?

[marcopolo85]

http://www.thebitbag.com/2008/04/10/ps3-gets-dts-hd-71-audio-capabilities/
PS3 Gets DTS-HD 7.1 Audio Capabilities
Another huge update to the PS3 is upon us. DTS-HD 7.1 audio has now been added and the new PSN Store is revamped. It’s nice to be able to download these updates over the net. I feel bad for the early stand-alone Blu-Ray adopters. Here’s the full release from Sony:

SCEA Announces Details of PS3 Firmware (v2.30)

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the next system
software update for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system, slated for release next
week, will add DTS-HD Master Audio™ and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, enabling
consumers to enjoy Blu-ray movies with studio-quality, high-definition audio. The
technologies, from DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), provide PS3 users with the complete
high-definition Blu-ray movie experience, matching the format’s crisp visuals
with rich, lifelike sound. In addition to the new audio capabilities, the free
system software update (v. 2.30) will allow PS3 owners to access the revamped
PLAYSTATION®Store, as previously announced.

DTS-HD Master Audio brings Blu-ray movies on PS3 to life, delivering everything from
explosive sound effects to intricate orchestral scores with pure, high-quality audio
that is bit-for-bit identical to the original studio master. DTS-HD Master Audio has
the capacity to deliver audio at the incredibly high variable rate of 24.5 mega-bits
per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, a rate significantly higher than standard DVDs.
DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit
depths. More than 100 Blu-ray movies and concert videos featuring premium DTS-HD
Master Audio soundtracks are available.

Additionally, the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio codec allows content creators to
deliver uncompromised, high-definition audio on Blu-ray, while requiring less disc
space than DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio streams audio at a high
constant bit rate of 6.0 Mbps on Blu-ray discs, and is also capable of up to 7.1
audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depth resolution, thereby producing
outstanding sound quality.

Beyond enhancing PS3’s audio capabilities, installing the latest system
software update will also enable users to seamlessly access the new, more dynamic
interface and enhanced navigation of the PLAYSTATION Store. As part of a revamp, the
PLAYSTATION Store will transition from an integrated online storefront to an
application living natively on PS3, enabling customers to more easily and quickly
locate and purchase games, and download demos, game videos, Blu-ray movie trailers
and other game-related content for PS3.

These updates further demonstrate how the future-proof PS3 continues to evolve as a
gaming and home entertainment system with the flexibility to deliver the newest
technology innovations without requiring further investment from consumers. For
additional details and instructions on how to update the PS3 system software, please
visit http://www.us.playstation.com.

[shannn]

doubt it.. you'll get an 80gb in return most likely

Well, it depends. When I got my 60 gig sent in, they sent me another 60 gig...what I think they do is they had a set stock, and whatever comes in, they send you a refurb and they repair yours...and then when someone else's dies they will send the repaired refurb...etc...

So I wouldn't worry too much about sending in a launch unit, you'll probably get a 60 gig back..just remember that they require you to package your sixaxis in as well, so don't sell it!!!

[shannn]

Yes you will.

To everyone, MGS Saga Vol 2 is now available. I picked up my copy at EB Eaton's Centre. There were some put aside for preorders and tonnes for those who still need to preorder.

Enjoy.

Yup, there was a huge amount at the Scarborough Town Centre location as well. But there was also a huge preorder list (it was huuuuge, it was like, 4 pages of names)

off topic, i just got a DS3 for 49.99 at Zellers, they only have black ones
and 49.99 is their regular price, so no one should have any troubles PM'ing other places for a DS3

[Canadianpsycho]

The MSG4 bundle sounds tempting but to wait until June is kind of long, GTA4 is coming end of April. Should I get a 40GB PS3 the next decent deal available?

If you don't care about the DS3 or limited PS2 compatibility, sure.

But I still think you're better off with the MGS4 bundle.

[JS2K6]

Awesome. So as long as you have an HDMI receiver with linear PCM support you can get full DTS HD Master Audio and High Resolution audio?

http://www.thebitbag.com/2008/04/10/ps3-gets-dts-hd-71-audio-capabilities/

[PCDawg]

Awesome. So as long as you have an HDMI receiver with linear PCM support you can get full DTS HD Master Audio and High Resolution audio?

Yes, pretty much. The PS3 will decode and pass along the uncompressed data and through your receiver play it via PCM.

This makes the PS3 the uncontested #1 best blu-ray player thus far.

Sony has really hit it big time in both gaming and movie playing with this unit.

PS3s will definately fly off the shelves as its still the cheapest and best blu-ray player to get.

You get some gaming out of it too if you want LOL

[Canadianpsycho]

Sony has really hit it big time in both gaming and movie playing with this unit.

Uh, not quite in the gaming department just yet.

[CFRTim]

Yes, pretty much. The PS3 will decode and pass along the uncompressed data and through your receiver play it via PCM.

This makes the PS3 the uncontested #1 best blu-ray player thus far.

Sony has really hit it big time in both gaming and movie playing with this unit.

PS3s will definately fly off the shelves as its still the cheapest and best blu-ray player to get.

You get some gaming out of it too if you want LOL

That is very true, but I wonder what kind of impact this has on sales for the other Bluray player, the non-sony brands to be more specific.

[andrew2good4u]

That is very true, but I wonder what kind of impact this has on sales for the other Bluray player, the non-sony brands to be more specific.

Lol I'm sure Sony could care less. They would rather have people buy sony blu-ray players as opposed to third party ones so they can make bigger profits

[JS2K6]

Lol I'm sure Sony could care less. They would rather have people buy sony blu-ray players as opposed to third party ones so they can make bigger profits

It will probably hurt sales of their own stand-alones as well - they all still cost more than the PS3. In terms of hardware sales, they make money on their stand-alone BD players but not the PS3. Though I guess there's all the PS3 accessories, games, etc. to make money from.

The only reasons left to buy something else besides the PS3 for Blu-ray are not liking the concept of a "video game console" being used to play movies (though for many people including myself it's a Blu-ray player that plays games :cheesygri), no bitstreaming of HD audio, a bit more noise from the PS3, no analog out, or petty things like no external display or a personal opposition to anything Sony. I don't quite buy the idea that having the PS3 decode and then transmit the audio as LPCM is worse than bitstreaming to the receiver.

[shannn]

Hey, does this actually work? It works on the 40G, but will it also work on the 20/60/80G models too?
And would this help at all?

PS3 Fan Test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhU4_Rm0GQU)

[bmaz]

Hey, does this actually work? It works on the 40G, but will it also work on the 20/60/80G models too?
And would this help at all?

PS3 Fan Test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhU4_Rm0GQU)
Why didn't you just read the comments?

[Setz]

Hey, does this actually work? It works on the 40G, but will it also work on the 20/60/80G models too?
And would this help at all?

PS3 Fan Test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhU4_Rm0GQU)

Tried it on my 80gb and nothing happened, and my friend tried on his 60gb and nothing happened.

[liquidimpulse]

Yes, pretty much. The PS3 will decode and pass along the uncompressed data and through your receiver play it via PCM.

This makes the PS3 the uncontested #1 best blu-ray player thus far.

Sony has really hit it big time in both gaming and movie playing with this unit.

PS3s will definately fly off the shelves as its still the cheapest and best blu-ray player to get.

You get some gaming out of it too if you want LOL

any suggestions for a nice HDMI 1.3a receiver for budgets below $500 or above $500?

With so many receivers on the market, its hard to sort through them all!

[shannn]

Why didn't you just read the comments?

There was just 1 comment saying it didn't work with the 80G model, and the rest were just fanboys fighting over the xbox360 vs. ps3...so, I thought it would be like that for the rest

That's too bad, but I guess it is good if you own a 40G
Another reason to own a PS3, it also acts as a vacuum, lol (along side its function as a BR player, gaming machine, and george foreman grill, lol)

[ItemFinder]

You forgot space heater. The cat loves it.

[sfu_lifer]

You forgot space heater. The cat loves it.
You better clean your vents regularly then :cheesygri

[PCDawg]

any suggestions for a nice HDMI 1.3a receiver for budgets below $500 or above $500?

With so many receivers on the market, its hard to sort through them all!

The best bang for the buck 1.3a receiver with hdmi passthru and PCM is the ONkyo 605. It retailed for about 599 CDN back in Aug of 07 and should be significantly cheaper now with the exchange rate and new models to be rolled out soon.

[Setz]

If a Playstation game reportedly does not work in a Playstation 2, what are the odds it will work in a PS3?

[shannn]

it depends on how the disc is scratched (I believe)...if you have circular scratches, I think you may have troubles, but if not, from my experience, you should be fine (I have some pretty scratched up discs that work fine)


and...
60G fan test (my friend just sent this to me) (http://crackle.com/c/How_To/PS3_60_Gig_Fan_Test/2248784/#ml=fi%3D%26fu%3D2383613) anyone care to test?
Will probably work with the 20G model too...maybe the 80G one as well

[Setz]

it depends on how the disc is scratched (I believe)...if you have circular scratches, I think you may have troubles, but if not, from my experience, you should be fine (I have some pretty scratched up discs that work fine)


and...
60G fan test (my friend just sent this to me) (http://crackle.com/c/How_To/PS3_60_Gig_Fan_Test/2248784/#ml=fi%3D%26fu%3D2383613) anyone care to test?
Will probably work with the 20G model too...maybe the 80G one as well

I don't mean a scratched PSone game, I mean one that isn't backwards compatable with any PS2. The game just doesn't work with PS2. I want to know if it'll work with PS3.

And that fan test should work for any console. This forces the PS3 to overheat, thus making the fans go much faster than they normally do. Notice he covered the fan opening with his hand? I wouldn't trust this at all.

[theprodigy]

I don't mean a scratched PSone game, I mean one that isn't backwards compatable with any PS2. The game just doesn't work with PS2. I want to know if it'll work with PS3.

And that fan test should work for any console. This forces the PS3 to overheat, thus making the fans go much faster than they normally do. Notice he covered the fan opening with his hand? I wouldn't trust this at all.

I highly doubt that the fan test actually cleans out a lot of dust that many have claimed it to do. Seems like a load of BS to me. It was probably put in the 40GB just to test that the fans were capable of going to the higher speeds and that they wouldn't have any problems doing so. If PC fans are any indication, even if they are going full speed, it probably won't provide enough suction power to lift and blow the dust out.

[vpower]

anyone bought COD4 maps on PS3? if yes, how much was it?

thanks

[canyon]

hey guys need some help.
i'm buying a friend a PS3. Is there a major advantage of the 80GB over the 40GB, other than the storage capacity, and the PS2 compatibility issues?

thanks!

[sfu_lifer]

hey guys need some help.
i'm buying a friend a PS3. Is there a major advantage of the 80GB over the 40GB, other than the storage capacity, and the PS2 compatibility issues?

thanks!

Well you get the card reader and 2 extra usb ports as well.
Other than those, no difference at all.

[zerocool24]

anyone bought COD4 maps on PS3? if yes, how much was it?

thanks

i dont think they are out yet, i dont have the game for the ps3 though, so i may be wrong.

[convoluted]

Well you get the card reader and 2 extra usb ports as well.
Other than those, no difference at all.

I also think that the current 40gigs use 65nm chips, and thus use less power, expel less heat and probably will be quieter due to lower fanspeed. And the so called fan test is available on the 40 gig.

[thechampion116]

I also think that the current 40gigs use 65nm chips, and thus use less power, expel less heat and probably will be quieter due to lower fanspeed. And the so called fan test is available on the 40 gig.

A post was made on the playstation blog that users should not be performing the 'fan test' as it is not good for the machine.

[PCDawg]

PS3 2.30 firmware download up !!!! WOOT

[thechampion116]

PS3 2.30 firmware download up !!!! WOOT

cool, its earlier than expected cuz the original time was 11 pacific.


I'll wait to tomorrow especially if everyone starts jumping on it. Plus the Avs-Wild game is getting pretty good.

[rdtx2002]

PS3 2.30 firmware download up !!!! WOOT

the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.

[PCDawg]

the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.

Thats what me and so many other people have been waiting for. Just tested it out with I Robot with the scene where Will is experiencing a car accident.

The bass and sound dynamics really blew me away.

The PSN store has a really nice new look. Love what they done with this update.
Lots of broken images. But i guess the site is getting hit hard as they take a bit of time loading or the site is not fully up yet haha

[Setz]

Ingame XMB? :D

Anyone know the answer to my question? (If a PS1 one game is not compatible with PS2, will it work with PS3?)

[Talamasca]

Yeah, the new PSN is a lot better looking. I'm sure it'll be really nice when all the images load up. I only have a normal receiver that can't process any of the new high-def audio but it's nice that the PS3 now supports DTS-HD.

[Canadianpsycho]

OK, I've decided that as eager as I am to get MGS4, Kojima and the series scares me.

I recently picked up the MGS collection and a slim PS2 on the cheap to play it through. MGS was as awesome when I first played it, but 2 was just plain weird and MGS3 (2 hours in) is even stranger. I mean, wtf is with the jungle/Cold War/60s theme in MGS3?

He built this funky IP in MGS (yeah, I know there was MG 1+2 beforehand) and then proceeds to totally twist it into some crazy stuff in 2 and 3. The dude has to be on some sweet hallucinogens. I picked up my MGS4 preorder bonus DVD but I'm holding off on watching it so I don't spoil 3.

PS - this is merely an observation... I don't want to initiate any discussion that might spoil any of the MGS games for those that haven't played it.

[shannn]

OK, I've decided that as eager as I am to get MGS4, Kojima and the series scares me.

I recently picked up the MGS collection and a slim PS2 on the cheap to play it through. MGS was as awesome when I first played it, but 2 was just plain weird and MGS3 (2 hours in) is even stranger. I mean, wtf is with the jungle/Cold War/60s theme in MGS3?

He built this funky IP in MGS (yeah, I know there was MG 1+2 beforehand) and then proceeds to totally twist it into some crazy stuff in 2 and 3. The dude has to be on some sweet hallucinogens. I picked up my MGS4 preorder bonus DVD but I'm holding off on watching it so I don't spoil 3.

PS - this is merely an observation... I don't want to initiate any discussion that might spoil any of the MGS games for those that haven't played it.

I'll agree, MGS2 was really strange, but the game was really fun to play (I ended up collecting all the dog tags)...One of my most favorite video game moments was from this game though, lol (Fission Mailed.....I was like, WTF at first... but then I had a good laugh over it)

MGS3, IMO, is the best game in the series, it is kind of strange at first, but the story gets very compelling...and I don't know why it is considered a "Solid" game, it should have been called Metal Gear 0...but...it does give you insight into some things about MGS and MGS2, and leads well into MGS4

If you get into MGS3, you'll have to get yourself a PSP to play MGPortable Ops, lol, it goes more into the story of MGS3

[thechampion116]

Ingame XMB? :D

Anyone know the answer to my question? (If a PS1 one game is not compatible with PS2, will it work with PS3?)

did you chk this site: http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

I don't think anyone will have a decent answer unless they understand what's inside the machine but I think the PS2 and PS3 were both equipped with PS1 processors/chips in their machines to run the games, but I don't know if they are the same or different in regards to the equipment used.

[Big8D]

PS3 2.30 firmware download up !!!! WOOT
I am new to PS3 (just got my 40g one last sunday at SS) but where can I get 2.30 and how to upgrade it?

[thechampion116]

I am new to PS3 (just got my 40g one last sunday at SS) but where can I get 2.30 and how to upgrade it?

So you made an account on your PS3?

You most likely did. First hook up a wired or wireless internet connection to the PS3. From there go to the 2nd icon to the left and look for system updates. Click it and the machine will download the update. Once its downloaded follow the instructions and the machine will update.

[Big8D]

So you made an account on your PS3?

You most likely did. First hook up a wired or wireless internet connection to the PS3. From there go to the 2nd icon to the left and look for system updates. Click it and the machine will download the update. Once its downloaded follow the instructions and the machine will update.
Thank you! Got it!

I didn't open the box yet :lol: will do it tonight hopefully.

[Canadianpsycho]

I'll agree, MGS2 was really strange, but the game was really fun to play (I ended up collecting all the dog tags)...One of my most favorite video game moments was from this game though, lol (Fission Mailed.....I was like, WTF at first... but then I had a good laugh over it)

MGS3, IMO, is the best game in the series, it is kind of strange at first, but the story gets very compelling...and I don't know why it is considered a "Solid" game, it should have been called Metal Gear 0...but...it does give you insight into some things about MGS and MGS2, and leads well into MGS4

If you get into MGS3, you'll have to get yourself a PSP to play MGPortable Ops, lol, it goes more into the story of MGS3


Problem with MGS3 is I'm playing it via composite on a 50" DLP, SD looks horrible. I mean just awful. Factor in the fact that everyone is dressed in green in a jungle its a real pain to find guys. I just read the manual and I found out the battery operated detectors recharge when not in use (I was worried I'd need to find batteries or something) so I'll try using those. The fact that I have unlimited tranquilizers on Very Easy mode makes up for it :)

Not trying to say the game is bad, I was just surprised at the sudden turn in the story. At least MGS2 followed the MGS "universe" plot in a roundabout way. I wasn't expecting a prequel (although I probably should have the way videogame sequels tend to work out) especially after playing through 1+2 and seeing that 4 features Geezer Snake.

Portable Ops is waiting for my plane trip to Europe later this month ;) Although I'll probably just play on easy again to get through it.

[s1301950]

if your ps3 is connected to a dts-hd ma enabled receiver, does this update help you? you could already decode it on the receiver side, then it doesn't really matter if ps3 can do it right?

[PCDawg]

if your ps3 is connected to a dts-hd ma enabled receiver, does this update help you? you could already decode it on the receiver side, then it doesn't really matter if ps3 can do it right?

If you have a DTS-HD ma receiver then the movies are already decoded properly before the update.

[Setz]

I know Monkey Hero doesn't work on PS2, and when I check compatability for PS3, it just says "stays at loading screen for 2 minutes", but it doesn't explain if it freezes there, or if you wait a couple of minutes and it works.

[sfu_lifer]

He built this funky IP in MGS (yeah, I know there was MG 1+2 beforehand) and then proceeds to totally twist it into some crazy stuff in 2 and 3. The dude has to be on some sweet hallucinogens. I picked up my MGS4 preorder bonus DVD but I'm holding off on watching it so I don't spoil 3.

that pretty much goes without saying in Japanese anime/cinema as well.
They NEVER try to explain anything and they seem to go out of their way to just throw stuff out there that does NOTHING to help the plot along. Some existential crap usually.

[ATLien69]

Just picked up GT5: Prologue at my local eb games (brampton)...they had tons lefts...so it's available today for the people that don't mind paying $40 for a LARGE demo. :) Personally I just bought it to race around in the new WRX, GTR and Evo!!! oh yeah!

[thechampion116]

on the Playstation Blog, they have announced that Playstation cards are coming allowing users to purchase stuff online without a CC.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/


Also, something has come up on Sony Japan website.

http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/nt/

some weird countdown.

[DVST8]

on the Playstation Blog, they have announced that Playstation cards are coming allowing users to purchase stuff online without a CC.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/


Also, something has come up on Sony Japan website.

http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/nt/

some weird countdown.

Hmmm wonder what that countdown is for...there's quite a bit of swearing in it if you listen closely.

[random1800]

how do you think I feel? I own a gamecube.

LOL:D

[JS2K6]

if your ps3 is connected to a dts-hd ma enabled receiver, does this update help you? you could already decode it on the receiver side, then it doesn't really matter if ps3 can do it right?

Actually it does matter, because the PS3 did not (and still can't) bitstream the DTS-HD MA or other HD audio codecs to the receiver for it to decode. Before this update, there was no way to get full DTS-HD MA via a PS3, no matter what receiver you had. Now the PS3 decodes the DTS-HD MA audio and sends it to the receiver as LPCM.

[ATLien69]

Does online play work for anyone in GT5: Prologue??? Mine just seems to sit there with some empty progress bar... havin a blast in single player though with my G25 wheel. :)

[mark_in_2k]

Did you do the 2.30 system update and then the GT5 update that's needed?

[BerryPride]

othen than EBGames, does anyone know of anywhere else i might be able to pick this up at?

[ATLien69]

Actualy working now... for some reason first time I tried it, it said NAT TYPE: 2 on the lower left corner and it did not work, so I reset modem and router and now it reads NAT TYPE: 0 and works. Ended up playing 4 games, and came in 1st all four times...which is not like me, b/c I always lose when gaming online lol :) ...however with that said I could only get 1 or 2 more players at the most to race with...and all seem to be in [CA]...which I assume means Canada. Fun times though, once more people pick this up having 16 players races will kick a$$ in GT!!!


Did you do the 2.30 system update and then the GT5 update that's needed?

[Canadianpsycho]

othen than EBGames, does anyone know of anywhere else i might be able to pick this up at?

Wait for the MGS bundle! I sound like a parrot.

[Paranoidandroid]

I'm not even a Naruto fan, but wow:

http://kotaku.com/380195/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-in-action-+-believe-it

I need a PS3 this summer :D

[Setz]

Just picked up GT5: Prologue at my local eb games (brampton)...they had tons lefts...so it's available today for the people that don't mind paying $40 for a LARGE demo. :) Personally I just bought it to race around in the new WRX, GTR and Evo!!! oh yeah!

I thought it was gonna be 29.99$. BOOO

[Cybersid]

Anyone know where I can get the IR Adapter/Remote (NYCO etc) in GTA??

Ebay is like 12$ w/20$ shipping lol

[ATLien69]

Ummm looks no different then the Naruto available now for the 360 imo...I'm not a Naturo or anime fan in any way, but throughly enjoyed it. The graphics were top notch in the 360 game... this basically appears to be the exact same engine/graphics.

I'm not even a Naruto fan, but wow:

http://kotaku.com/380195/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-in-action-+-believe-it

I need a PS3 this summer :D

[Paranoidandroid]

Ummm looks no different then the Naruto available now for the 360 imo...I'm not a Naturo or anime fan in any way, but throughly enjoyed it. The graphics were top notch in the 360 game... this basically appears to be the exact same engine/graphics.
You mean this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=wWRbK-nNUQU

Look at 00:07. It's clearly cel-shaded! However from the PS3 trailer it actually looks like you're watching the anime. The 360 one looks nice too, but this one takes the cake.

[sfu_lifer]

You mean this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=wWRbK-nNUQU

Look at 00:07. It's clearly cel-shaded! However from the PS3 trailer it actually looks like you're watching the anime. The 360 one looks nice too, but this one takes the cake.

I can't tell the difference off of a trailer. Nothing too impressive IMO (I'm no Naruto fan :)).

[danthemightyone]

In the continuing effort to advance production of the Cell Broadband Engine, IBM revealed yesterday at the International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco plans to migrate the processor to the 45nm high-k process.

The Cell Broadband Engine chip currently found in the latest PlayStation 3 hardware is manufactured on IBM’s 65nm SOI process, which was quietly introduced into the market with the 40GB PS3. The power consumption drop from the original launch model, which used a 90nm Cell/B.E., to the 40GB model made users take notice of the shift in manufacturing process.

The further shrink of the Cell/B.E. to 45nm will reduce power consumption by another 40 percent and die size by 34 percent, helping to cut costs. Current analyst estimates put the cost of manufacture per PlayStation 3 console at around $400, close to the MSRP of the entry-level 40GB console.

Even with the shift to 45nm, Sony may not immediately pass the cost savings onto the consumer. The PlayStation division finally turned a profit for the first time since the PS3 debut, a trend the company likely wishes to continue. In the long run, however, cheaper components pave the way for eventual price drops.

The upcoming 45nm Cell/B.E. benefits not only the PlayStation 3, as the chip in also used IBM Blade servers for industrial applications, such as medical imaging. Toshiba has also adapted the Cell/B.E. technology, which it calls the SpursEngine, for mobile graphical applications.

According to Ars Technica, IBM’s effort in shrinking the Cell/B.E. is done solely with Sony in mind. As the PlayStation 3 is the largest application of Cell/B.E. technology, IBM apparently tailored the smaller chip for cooler and cheaper consoles, rather than for increased performance and functionality. Such is hinted at an IBM document, stating, “To guarantee the proper operation of existing gaming software, the exact cycle-by-cycle machine behavior, including operating frequency, must be preserved.”

Such considerations for Sony by its partners are important for the console maker, as the company itself is getting out of the chip business. On April 1, Sony will be officially handing over control of Cell/B.E. manufacturing facilities to Toshiba. Sony also stated that it will cease R&D efforts on future 32nm chip processes, though it will remain active with Toshiba and IBM on future iterations of the Cell/B.E.

Original 90nm CELL
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/7177_6526_large_6347_large_6112_large_4623_large_4 250_large_4180_large_4130_large_2995_large_cell.jp g

45nm CELL
http://images.kbench.com:8080/kbench/article/2008_02/k51977p1n1.jpg

source: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=161937

[Canadianpsycho]

Crap, were MG and MG2 on the second disc of MGS3: Subsistence?

[ferozkq1]

I'm sorry if this offends any of you, and I don't want to get flamed on this, I don't have time to look through 448 pages to find about a simple question.

I myself was never a playstation fan. But giving it a chance right now, I already have xbox 360, and with the new games coming out gt 5 and naruto and such (naruto = which I am not a big fan of) just want to try something new, and obviously blue ray.

I've searched online and seen the specs. between the 40gb, 80gb and 60gb. eb games currently has this deal i'm sure you've all heard of trade 8 games for 200 bucks off. and get a system. do you think I should get the 60 or the 80. Obviously the 40 doesn't have the great features as the others do.

next question are they moddable?? and if so, can you play online or is sony really uptight and they ban people and such.

and do they come with the new dualshock3 controllers??

Propably these are noob questions to most of you guys, but like I said never was a playstation person (hated the load times). but giving it a shot and a nice blue ray player I might add.

[jwei]

I'm sorry if this offends any of you, and I don't want to get flamed on this, I don't have time to look through 448 pages to find about a simple question.

I myself was never a playstation fan. But giving it a chance right now, I already have xbox 360, and with the new games coming out gt 5 and naruto and such (naruto = which I am not a big fan of) just want to try something new, and obviously blue ray.

I've searched online and seen the specs. between the 40gb, 80gb and 60gb. eb games currently has this deal i'm sure you've all heard of trade 8 games for 200 bucks off. and get a system. do you think I should get the 60 or the 80. Obviously the 40 doesn't have the great features as the others do.

next question are they moddable?? and if so, can you play online or is sony really uptight and they ban people and such.

and do they come with the new dualshock3 controllers??

Propably these are noob questions to most of you guys, but like I said never was a playstation person (hated the load times). but giving it a shot and a nice blue ray player I might add.

Get a 40 gig man, it saves u about $100 and the only real benefit I see is having the ability to play ps2 games (which some 80 gigs dont even play perfectly). Plus, there aren't that many ps2 games that you'll play on it anyways...and if you're concerned about the usb ports, just get a hub. With mods, I'm not quite clear on this issue (yet:D) but I myself use to mod literally every system I get to play games/save money however with ps3 I'm 90% sure that with Sony they always have software updates and if anyone does somehow have/find a way to bypass the current security, they'll just send in an update and you're screwed. In other words, just buy the games as it's less stressful, keeps the companies going, saves you time. (Also by buying a 40 gig, you can use that $100 on games). DS3 controllers do not come with ps3s until June 13th I believe, when they release the metal gear solid 4 bundle.

[rdtx2002]

I'm sorry if this offends any of you, and I don't want to get flamed on this, I don't have time to look through 448 pages to find about a simple question.

I myself was never a playstation fan. But giving it a chance right now, I already have xbox 360, and with the new games coming out gt 5 and naruto and such (naruto = which I am not a big fan of) just want to try something new, and obviously blue ray.

I've searched online and seen the specs. between the 40gb, 80gb and 60gb. eb games currently has this deal i'm sure you've all heard of trade 8 games for 200 bucks off. and get a system. do you think I should get the 60 or the 80. Obviously the 40 doesn't have the great features as the others do.

next question are they moddable?? and if so, can you play online or is sony really uptight and they ban people and such.

and do they come with the new dualshock3 controllers??

Propably these are noob questions to most of you guys, but like I said never was a playstation person (hated the load times). but giving it a shot and a nice blue ray player I might add.

You can't physically mod a Ps3.. nor can you softmod the Ps3... yet.

btw.. not being a Playstation person because of load times is rather silly imo.

[sfu_lifer]

Yea, that's one of the lamest excuses I heard for hating on the Playstation brand.
Finally did the 2.3 update. Kudos to Sony. I like the PSN store better than the Xbox Marketplace now after this update. Very usable now unlike before where I absolutely loathed going into it thanks to all the stupid navigation decisions they made and tons of clicking around to get anything. Plus all the free content can't hurt and it's tons faster :D

And just as an FYI, if you have the MGS online beta code, you can download the beta and the update now. Servers won't be up till Monday but you may as well download it ahead of time before the rush sets in. Not sure if it's gameshareable since you need a Konami ID to participate. I'll install it once I get the 1.01 update which is taking forever.

[ferozkq1]

do you think its a good idea to get the 80 now?? or buy the 120 when it comes out?

[CFRTim]

do you think its a good idea to get the 80 now?? or buy the 120 when it comes out?

I would wait for the bundles with the new controller, unless they drop the price of the old ones by more than the price of a DS3

[sfu_lifer]

I would wait for the bundles with the new controller, unless they drop the price of the old ones by more than the price of a DS3
I agree with this as well. Wait for a Dual Shock 3 bundle at the very least.

[rdtx2002]

I agree with this as well. Wait for a Dual Shock 3 bundle at the very least.

well.. that would depend on if that person really wants rumble or not :cheesygri

[CFRTim]

well.. that would depend on if that person really wants rumble or not :cheesygri

Can't you turn than function ON/OFF?

[sfu_lifer]

Can't you turn than function ON/OFF?

Yes you can.

[Setz]

Not a large problem, but is there a way to have analog control automatically set to on for PS1 and PS2 games? It seems like every time I try to play an analog PS1 game, the setting is always set to digital, and I have to manually change it every time .

[convoluted]

You can't physically mod a Ps3.. nor can you softmod the Ps3... yet.

btw.. not being a Playstation person because of load times is rather silly imo.

I think it's quite a valid reason for specific consoles or games, but to label playstation in general due to load times is rather invalid, since most games load quite quickly in general. (IE PSP load times, particularly with earlier games)...

Unless of course you are comparing say, CD/DVD load times with cartridges like N64 or DS/GBA... But then XBOX is not faster then...

[p1mp]

In re: to the different skus (which is kinda pointless considering they're only selling the 40 & 80 in store) and their differences...

Just get a 40 if you really want one right now. Like people have mentioned, get a hub if you want more USB ports while the card reader isn't tha important (likewise, just buy a usb card reader). Understandably, it does add a little "bulk" to the overall system, but it is cheaper. Not to mention doing a 5 minute swap of the HDD with another larger capacity 2.5".

And you can always find Motorstorm here on RFD if you want the game that badly.

[maebach]

I love the PSn store layout now. Circle for back is the best function

[zerocool24]

I love the PSn store layout now. Circle for back is the best function

I still don't see why that wasn't originally how they designed it, i didnt like using the L1 or L2 whichever it was for back, and when i just wanted to use the blu-ray remote i had to actually click on the back button.

[sfu_lifer]

I still don't see why that wasn't originally how they designed it, i didnt like using the L1 or L2 whichever it was for back, and when i just wanted to use the blu-ray remote i had to actually click on the back button.

I think because they had plans for the store for the browser initially (for PC as well), not for a console. Then they saw how much it sucked and copied how the 360 is doing it (great idea). I love the store now and don't mind visiting it when I turn on my PS3.

[airjordan604]

the PSN store is now so much better in every way, the old layout was SO slow and sloppy....

[maebach]

I was looking at the BB deal (controller + GT5P). I ttotally sucks how I laready have 2 controllers. If I had 1 I would have bought the dual shock.

[Setz]

I was looking at the BB deal (controller + GT5P). I ttotally sucks how I laready have 2 controllers. If I had 1 I would have bought the dual shock.

What deal?

[zerocool24]

What deal?

GT5:P + DS3 for 59.99.

[sfu_lifer]

GT5:P + DS3 for 59.99.

Great deal it is too. I love the Dual Shock 3 (save for the still crappy triggers).
It doesn't feel like an empty shell anymore.

[maebach]

If anybody buys GT5P and doesnt want the dual shock controller Ill buy for $30.

[Setz]

If anybody buys GT5P and doesnt want the dual shock controller Ill buy for $30.

If anybody buys dual shock controller and doesnt want GT5P Ill buy it for $30.

[jeffyjaixx]

If anybody buys GT5P and doesnt want the dual shock controller Ill buy for $30.

If anybody buys dual shock controller and doesnt want GT5P Ill buy it for $30.

You guys should go to BB together to purchase the bundle.. :cheesygri

[Setz]

Decided to just pick up the bundle. Went to the Best Buy near Yorkdale, and not only did they not have any DS3 left, but I couldn't find any GT5 either. Oddly enough, I couldn't even find the place where it should be (I didn't see any tag on the shelf that said GT5, meaning they perhaps didn't get their shipment?).

[bmaz]

Decided to just pick up the bundle. Went to the Best Buy near Yorkdale, and not only did they not have any DS3 left, but I couldn't find any GT5 either. Oddly enough, I couldn't even find the place where it should be (I didn't see any tag on the shelf that said GT5, meaning they perhaps didn't get their shipment?).
So you went to the store and didn't even ask an associate for assistance?

[xeL|]

+1 for the great layout for the new PSN!

[Setz]

So you went to the store and didn't even ask an associate for assistance?

I feel I am educated enough to find the electronics section. ;-)

[Andro]

I feel I am educated enough to find the electronics section. ;-)

do you feel educated enough to think that they might have stock in the back (i.e. warehouse) ?

[thechampion116]

do you feel educated enough to think that they might have stock in the back (i.e. warehouse) ?

he should have asked but its almost very likely that it was sold out. This was a VERY HOT DEAL that tonnes of people jumped on.

[Andro]

he should have asked but its almost very likely that it was sold out. This was a VERY HOT DEAL that tonnes of people jumped on.

still doesn't hurt to ask.....it works in some cases....and how long is it really gonna take? especially after taking a bus trip. But the best way is to give them a call before hand and check stock.

[Setz]

still doesn't hurt to ask.....it works in some cases....and how long is it really gonna take? especially after taking a bus trip. But the best way is to give them a call before hand and check stock.

Looking now on their website, their stock for both DS3 and GT5P at the location I went to is 0.

[Andro]

Looking now on their website, their stock for both DS3 and GT5P at the location I went to is 0.

it's still better to call, since their website is off sometimes..........i.e. stock shows 1 or 2, and they have none.

[sfu_lifer]

Ok I just had to post this since it seems ridiculously annoying.
What is it with Sony and their love affair with disclaimers?
Everytime I boot GT5P I have to hit X a few times. It should be like the 360 way, one and DONE. It's almost as annoying as the Wii disclaimer but in Nintendo's case, I can see why they do it. With tons of PS3 games there are nag screens in the way. I don't see why sony doesn't start a push to eliminate these. With 360 gaming, these are so minimal (if ever). MGS Online Beta is another bad offender.

[thechampion116]

so is MGO online in an hour? or a little later?

I know they are having major issues in Japan right now as pratically nothing works. It took me 5 hours to download the update and then the Konami ID also took that long.

Hopefully they solve these issues very soon and realize that the system should just be suited to use the PSN to make things less complicated for users.

[sfu_lifer]

so is MGO online in an hour? or a little later?

I know they are having major issues in Japan right now as pratically nothing works. It took me 5 hours to download the update and then the Konami ID also took that long.

Hopefully they solve these issues very soon and realize that the system should just be suited to use the PSN to make things less complicated for users.
No one knows. It maybe PST midnight as well. We'll see.
EDIT: Still not working. PST it is. Although based on what we've seen so far, I wouldn't be surprised if it's sometime Monday as opposed to 12:01AM.

[mark_in_2k]

Metal Gear Online has been delayed (http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/metal-gear-online-beta-delayed-more-info-tomorrow/):

On the eve of its debut, the Metal Gear Online US public beta has gone AWOL. More accurately, Konami has announced that the beta has been delayed due to "extraordinary levels of traffic from all around the globe" causing service problems.

Konami did not give a new starting date for the beta, only to say that more information will be coming tomorrow, April 22. The end date, however, has been pushed back from May 5 to May 11. (Update: fixed date.) For those who need a fix desperately can peep the online manual for the game, including a listing of the 16 skills you can choose from to enhance your stealth killer.

[CFRTim]

Ok I just had to post this since it seems ridiculously annoying.
What is it with Sony and their love affair with disclaimers?
Everytime I boot GT5P I have to hit X a few times. It should be like the 360 way, one and DONE. It's almost as annoying as the Wii disclaimer but in Nintendo's case, I can see why they do it. With tons of PS3 games there are nag screens in the way. I don't see why sony doesn't start a push to eliminate these. With 360 gaming, these are so minimal (if ever). MGS Online Beta is another bad offender.

You are so right. Between the mandatory installs and those annoying disclaimer screens, the PS3 takes away too much momentum of an exciting game. So much for quick and easy console play over the PC :confused:

[maebach]

To people who bought GT5P and controller, Anybody want to sell me the controller for $30?

[CFRTim]

PlayStation Home Release Pushed Back (Yet Again). Home was first slated for September or October 2007 and then pushed back to "Spring 2008." And now, like that, Sony slides it back again
I wonder if it will even make it this year

http://kotaku.com/382418/playstation-home-release-pushed-back-yet-again

[vpower]

PlayStation Home Release Pushed Back (Yet Again). Home was first slated for September or October 2007 and then pushed back to "Spring 2008." And now, like that, Sony slides it back again
I wonder if it will even make it this year

http://kotaku.com/382418/playstation-home-release-pushed-back-yet-again

Not very surprising for me. I was waiting for a XBL killer... :lol:
Maybe they will release a PS Home prologue version ;)

[Setz]

PlayStation Home Release Pushed Back (Yet Again). Home was first slated for September or October 2007 and then pushed back to "Spring 2008." And now, like that, Sony slides it back again
I wonder if it will even make it this year

http://kotaku.com/382418/playstation-home-release-pushed-back-yet-again

We all know the main contender this year is MGS4.

[rdtx2002]

To people who bought GT5P and controller, Anybody want to sell me the controller for $30?

i doubt you'll get anyone to sell you the Dual Shock 3 for 30 dollars.. especially when a new one is like 54.99

[rdtx2002]

PlayStation Home Release Pushed Back (Yet Again). Home was first slated for September or October 2007 and then pushed back to "Spring 2008." And now, like that, Sony slides it back again
I wonder if it will even make it this year

http://kotaku.com/382418/playstation-home-release-pushed-back-yet-again

if there are major bugs.. then it would be better to push the release back.

[CFRTim]

We all know the main contender this year is MGS4.

You are comparing apples with oranges

if there are major bugs.. then it would be better to push the release back.

In my opinion, SCEI is struggling to deliver on what they promise with HOME

[sfu_lifer]

You are comparing apples with oranges



In my opinion, SCEI is struggling to deliver on what they promise with HOME
Yes they are but this is a pretty ambitious project. I honestly think Sony didn't know how much effort was (is) required or they did and decided to mislead us regarding the release date just like the original PS3.
Honestly I don't see them releasing it to non-beta until 2009 at the earliest based on a person I know who's on the beta and says it sucks pretty bad at the moment.

[Canadianpsycho]

Honestly, anyone who thinks Sony will fix their online services by releasing Home is crazy.

It will take years for them to equal XBL. MS has been at it for years and they still screw up over the holidays and beta releases.

[Super strokey]

Yes they are but this is a pretty ambitious project. I honestly think Sony didn't know how much effort was (is) required or they did and decided to mislead us regarding the release date just like the original PS3.
Honestly I don't see them releasing it to non-beta until 2009 at the earliest based on a person I know who's on the beta and says it sucks pretty bad at the moment.

Yep i think the chance that we will be seeing it in 08 is pretty slim... 1.5 years late... man the folks at duke nukem should call them up on a coffee break as its obvious they like to both take long ass breaks.

Im sorta looking forward to it but honestly my anticpation goes down every day a bit more.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE COD4 MAP PACK THIS THURSDAY WOOT!!!!

[zerocool24]

Not very surprising for me. I was waiting for a XBL killer... :lol:
Maybe they will release a PS Home prologue version ;)

haha, yah.

[rdtx2002]

Ps3 play mkv files?

[Anteros]

Ps3 play mkv files?

No, but you can use the mkv2vob (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/mkv2vob) tool to convert them to a viewable format.

[Sheky]

No, but you can use the mkv2vob (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/mkv2vob) tool to convert them to a viewable format.

Good luck with that program. After like 4 revisions it still doesn't convert my 720p Ergo Proxy files properly. -.-'

[PCDawg]

Good luck with that program. After like 4 revisions it still doesn't convert my 720p Ergo Proxy files properly. -.-'

I have some problems with mkv2vob as well. any suggestions for other programs?

[Exist2Inspire]

GOTSent.... just make sure you click on Mux to VOB (PS3) so you can get Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio.

Also, if the framerate is 25.000 fps, then it won't mux properly

[Sheky]

I have some problems with mkv2vob as well. any suggestions for other programs?

Sad thing is mkv2vob is supposedly the best. At least it's updated often. Gotsent supposedly works, but I haven't been able to get it to stop deleting my files. -.-

Someone needs to put together some hacked drivers and firmware to get MKV support on the PS3. Playing with these utilities is made of fail. I haven't actually watched one MKV file on the PS3 yet. Just countless hours of muxing, reading forums, and finding corrupt and ****ed up files as outputs. It needs vorbis support too. All the good subbed anime uses vorbis.

[mself084]

anyone download the new COD4 maps? are they worth it?

[wpooh888]

[QUOTE=mself084;6746786]anyone download the new COD4 maps? are they worth it?[/QUOTE

Is it $9.99 ?

[sfu_lifer]

Sad thing is mkv2vob is supposedly the best. At least it's updated often. Gotsent supposedly works, but I haven't been able to get it to stop deleting my files. -.-

Someone needs to put together some hacked drivers and firmware to get MKV support on the PS3. Playing with these utilities is made of fail. I haven't actually watched one MKV file on the PS3 yet. Just countless hours of muxing, reading forums, and finding corrupt and ****ed up files as outputs. It needs vorbis support too. All the good subbed anime uses vorbis.
Did you try other mkv files? I've had way more successes than failures with either tool.

[Martinga]

[QUOTE=mself084;6746786]anyone download the new COD4 maps? are they worth it?[/QUOTE

Is it $9.99 ?

10.99


How stupid of them?
This should have been free or maybe cost 4.99 AT MOST.
Honestly, who's going to buy a pack of 4 maps which we don't even get a trial for.
Also, you'll obviously not find so many people playing since most don't buy these maps.
Not to mention GTA IV coming in a pair of days......
oh, very stupid of them.
These maps as a freebie would have definitely gotten me to play COD4 even more.
oh well

[jwei]

[QUOTE=wpooh888;6746800]

10.99


How stupid of them?
This should have been free or maybe cost 4.99 AT MOST.
Honestly, who's going to buy a pack of 4 maps which we don't even get a trial for.
Also, you'll obviously not find so many people playing since most don't buy these maps.
Not to mention GTA IV coming in a pair of days......
oh, very stupid of them.
These maps as a freebie would have definitely gotten me to play COD4 even more.
oh well

Actually when the 360 version came out...more than 1 million people downloaded it within the first 10 days....allowing Activision to make over $10 million dollars

[thechampion116]

[QUOTE=wpooh888;6746800]

10.99


How stupid of them?
This should have been free or maybe cost 4.99 AT MOST.
Honestly, who's going to buy a pack of 4 maps which we don't even get a trial for.
Also, you'll obviously not find so many people playing since most don't buy these maps.
Not to mention GTA IV coming in a pair of days......
oh, very stupid of them.
These maps as a freebie would have definitely gotten me to play COD4 even more.
oh well

No way would these maps be free. IMPOSSIBLE. COD4 was the biggest game last year and the start of this. I am buying it once I get a Visa/Mastercard Gift Card to make the purchase. It'll increase the replay value online for sure and when friends come over for some 4 player offline.

[p1mp]

iirc, the $$ for the maps were split between IW and Sony/MS for various reasons.

[sfu_lifer]

Can you gameshare the maps?

[Sheky]

Did you try other mkv files? I've had way more successes than failures with either tool.

So far I've tried:

Ergo Proxy 720p broadcast - Problem with file name, had to demux it because you can't have weird characters in the track names. But when I mux it back together and convert it, I either get corrupt files or the audio sync is off depending on the settings. Video plays way faster than audio when it "works".

Code Geass - Phailed on the spot. No Vorbis support.

Claymore DVD rips - Again, audio sync issues.

Didn't bother after so many tries with the files. :/

[Setz]

So far I've tried:

Ergo Proxy 720p broadcast - Problem with file name, had to demux it because you can't have weird characters in the track names. But when I mux it back together and convert it, I either get corrupt files or the audio sync is off depending on the settings. Video plays way faster than audio when it "works".

Code Geass - Phailed on the spot. No Vorbis support.

Claymore DVD rips - Again, audio sync issues.

Didn't bother after so many tries with the files. :/

Try PS3Video9. Where other programs have failed me, this one always pulled through. It takes approximately 4/5ths of the duration of the video, though.

[Exist2Inspire]

The only problem with PS3Video9 is that it cannot keep the AC3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) audio :(

[mathewvc]

next drop on the ps3? sooner or later?

[mark_in_2k]

So far I've tried:

Ergo Proxy 720p broadcast - Problem with file name, had to demux it because you can't have weird characters in the track names. But when I mux it back together and convert it, I either get corrupt files or the audio sync is off depending on the settings. Video plays way faster than audio when it "works".

Code Geass - Phailed on the spot. No Vorbis support.

Claymore DVD rips - Again, audio sync issues.

Didn't bother after so many tries with the files. :/I've tried LOTS of MKV's which are rips of HDDVD's and BD's, and they work perfectly. Haven't had one fail on me yet with MKV2VOB.

I think what maybe the problem is the original encoding of the files that you're downloading. It looks like you're getting anime, which you've already stated have issues with international characters, different audio codecs, etc. The creator of MKV2VOB can't handle every possible combination of encoder, audio. There's just too many variables (especially for a FREE program).

My suggestion is try downloading a typical Hollywood 1080p MKV file. You'll be surprised how well it works.

[sfu_lifer]

next drop on the ps3? sooner or later?

Later. Sony Playstation division is deadset to make profit this year so a pricedrop is not in the cards till probably later this year unless sales stagnate badly.

[thechampion116]

metal gear online is up.

its decent. its a bit slow, but thats what you expect from metal gear. The controls aren't too difficult either.

[Canadianpsycho]

metal gear online is up.

its decent. its a bit slow, but thats what you expect from metal gear. The controls aren't too difficult either.

I was watching some Youtube clips of the first MGO... If this version has all those lock-on cardboard box glitches I'm skipping it this time.

[CFRTim]

Later. Sony Playstation division is deadset to make profit this year so a pricedrop is not in the cards till probably later this year unless sales stagnate badly.

I think the Playstation division already made a profit this quarter, but not thanks to the PS3. The PSP and PS2 is pulling in more than the PS3 has been loosing

[wpooh888]

Can you gameshare the maps?

Yes Gamesharing is allowed.

[sfu_lifer]

Hm, are the Konami servers up? I can't seem to login (090B:0000000001)...

[roller]

Hm, are the Konami servers up? I can't seem to login (090B:0000000001)...

I had no problem logging in. It's fairly decent although I don't think its quite good enough to rival COD4 however it does have some cool parts to it like seeing your teammates move while you're on the other side of the map. They also included the cardboard box which is sweet. They've got a nice assortment of weapons available and multiple ways you can you them such as auto-aim and First-Person style. It will keep me entertained at least until GTA4:)

[thechampion116]

I had no problem logging in. It's fairly decent although I don't think its quite good enough to rival COD4 however it does have some cool parts to it like seeing your teammates move while you're on the other side of the map. They also included the cardboard box which is sweet. They've got a nice assortment of weapons available and multiple ways you can you them such as auto-aim and First-Person style. It will keep me entertained at least until GTA4:)

I think the online for COD4 is better because it is more hectic but I also seem to be growing on this. I think once the game is released with MGS4 and people form clans/groups, then you could see some real tactical elements come into play.

For now, every first minute of the game, everyone just seems to fiddle with the controls to get used to it.

[Sheky]

Which method did you guys use to update MGS4? I tried both torrent and HTTP but couldn't get anything. I'm still stuck on 1.00. :/

[circky]

I'm having trouble getting into MGS4 game. When i select to have the game running, it moves me to a screen saying how saves are done automatically and don't turn off the system while the HDD light is flashing. I see an x button on the bottom right, and I'm assuming it's meaning to hit the button to move on.... but it doesn' go anywhere... now I don't know if it just freezes on me or it's simply not moving past the screen. Anyone else been having this probleM?

[ashs]

make sure your controller is the primary one, its probably the secondary one. happened to me with my guitar hero dongle being recognized as a controller. .

[circky]

make sure your controller is the primary one, its probably the secondary one. happened to me with my guitar hero dongle being recognized as a controller. .

Thanks so much! This game better be worth the 30 minutes of frustration I was going through haha.

[jeffyjaixx]

Siren: New Translation demo is up on the Japanese PSN.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33302.html

Anyone else getting a lot of noise in the picture during gameplay?

:|

[thechampion116]

Which method did you guys use to update MGS4? I tried both torrent and HTTP but couldn't get anything. I'm still stuck on 1.00. :/

I could not get the HTTP downloads to work myself and used the torrent method and it took hours for the first one and only about 15 mins for the second update. Good luck with those. HTTP should be faster depending on the amount of seeders for the torrent.

I'm having trouble getting into MGS4 game. When i select to have the game running, it moves me to a screen saying how saves are done automatically and don't turn off the system while the HDD light is flashing. I see an x button on the bottom right, and I'm assuming it's meaning to hit the button to move on.... but it doesn' go anywhere... now I don't know if it just freezes on me or it's simply not moving past the screen. Anyone else been having this probleM?

You should click X to move on. I guess your game is freezing then or maybe your HD doesn't have enough space for the game? I'd try redownloading and installing the beta if possible at this point.

[Setz]

Siren: New Translation demo is up on the Japanese PSN.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33302.html

Anyone else getting a lot of noise in the picture during gameplay?

:|

OMG how do I get to download it on my US PS3?

Siren was my favorite PS2 game, and I was very, very, very disappointed they didn't bring Siren 2 to America. I hope Siren 3 does, though.

[Sheky]

I could not get the HTTP downloads to work myself and used the torrent method and it took hours for the first one and only about 15 mins for the second update. Good luck with those. HTTP should be faster depending on the amount of seeders for the torrent.

I get network server error if I use HTTP and it tells me to hit the PS button to turn off the game.

I tried the torrent but there's no seeders/peers and just sits at 0 connection.

It's as if all of the Patriots are out to stop me from taking up the fight. T_T

[Setz]

Just finished the Siren demo, and it's probably some of the best graphics I've seen on a PS3.

[sfu_lifer]

Just finished the Siren demo, and it's probably some of the best graphics I've seen on a PS3.
Hm, I might have to go download it now. I saw it a few days ago when I logged into my Japan account and wasn't sure if it was worth the download since it's probably no english.

[Setz]

Hm, I might have to go download it now. I saw it a few days ago when I logged into my Japan account and wasn't sure if it was worth the download since it's probably no english.

It's impossible to play, really. Audio is in English (English VAs), but all text is in Japanese. They added melee attacks which is odd.

I died very soon in the demo because I couldn't read it. May take a few playthroughs of the demo to get what to do.

[Setz]

Finally beat the demo after finding out what to do. Being a long time fan of the series, I have some complaints, but I am happy with how the game is.

Gunplay is improved, but I think it gives us too much ammo. In the first game you stuck with 1 clip and you had to finish the level with that one clip, use it or not you only had 8 or 9 bullets. The demo had me reloading at least twice, so it defeats part of the "fear aspect". Gunplay is improved, with better locking on, and enemies go down in 3-4 hits instead of 1-2, which is good.

A major concern I had was that my sense of urgency isn't there playing Siren 3. Siren 1 had me either always on my feet, or always hiding, because anticipating what happens next is impossible. I had to conserve ammo, find new routes, and each level took maybe 20-30 minutes, whereas in the demo of Siren 3, the ammo contributes to this, but I could just stand in a spot, wait for the enemies to come and shoot them, and then go on. No hiding involved.

I realize this is just a demo, and I really hope they make it a spectacular game. Japanese release comes out on my birthday, so here's hoping for a NA release (and PAL release. Love PS3 region free :D).

[marcopolo85]

GAP members watch your email. I just received a Metal Gear Online beta code.

[thechampion116]

GAP members watch your email. I just received a Metal Gear Online beta code.

good luck downloading the updates if the HTTP option doesnt work.

[Emancipated]

There is a MGS beta?

The MP looks pretty sweet.

[thechampion116]

There is a MGS beta?

The MP looks pretty sweet.

where have you been? The beta has been on since Friday but you need a beta code to get in. Check the blog.us.playstation.com on how to get in.

They just updated it with a new map and a new mode called sneaking mission where two teams face each other but one player gets to play Snake and try to steal both teams tags while the teams fight eachother and Snake.

Its actually good, but requires a bit of time to learn the nuances of the game especially if your stuck in COD4 mode.

[Setz]

Beware April 21st.

[JS2K6]

Downloading the beta now... never got around to opening the package until tonight as I was away. Though now that GTA4 is out who knows when I'll be getting around to playing this.

[Setz]

How is GTA4's online? I was never, ever a fan of Grand Theft Auto games, but this one has online (not unlike Multi Theft Auto for PC), and it looks like it'd be a killer online game.

Is it worth the 60$ if only for the online capabilities?

[M-e-X-x]

was there a price drop recently? my friend went to walmart last night and the clerk said of a price drop and it was sold out as of last night... couldn't find any info on it...

[thechampion116]

was there a price drop recently? my friend went to walmart last night and the clerk said of a price drop and it was sold out as of last night... couldn't find any info on it...

don't think there was a price drop for PS3. more than likely they sold out because people were buying PS3's in prep for GTAIV.

[Setz]

Moving sucks. Packed most of my furniture. Stuck with a handmade TV stand. It's made with 2 CD "boxes" (don't know what to call them) with 2 piece of particle board.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8118/picture008yy5.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5586/picture009el3.jpg

[CFRTim]

Moving sucks. Packed most of my furniture. Stuck with a handmade TV stand. It's made with 2 CD "boxes" (don't know what to call them) with 2 piece of particle board.


WTF is up with that old TV again? What happened to theToshi LCD? Didn't want to move with you :lol: :lol:

[Setz]

WTF is up with that old TV again? What happened to theToshi LCD? Didn't want to move with you :lol: :lol:

I ordered the new TV from the Brick, along with at least 20,000$ of furniture for my family's new house. We're getting it all delivered to our new house when we move there next week.

[thechampion116]

I ordered the new TV from the Brick, along with at least 20,000$ of furniture for my family's new house. We're getting it all delivered to our new house when we move there next week.

thats a ridiculous amount of cables for the machines around there.

[Setz]

thats a ridiculous amount of cables for the machines around there.

Not really. I've got my modem, router (router is connected via wire to 4 computers), cable, PS3 cables (power, ethernet, audiovideo). I've got an extension powerline thing, 2 amplifiers hooked up, an effects processor hooked into both amplifiers, headphones out of the processor, and a line connecting to a guitar (not connected at the moment). I've also got my Cowon D2 charging.

[thechampion116]

Not really. I've got my modem, router (router is connected via wire to 4 computers), cable, PS3 cables (power, ethernet, audiovideo). I've got an extension powerline thing, 2 amplifiers hooked up, an effects processor hooked into both amplifiers, headphones out of the processor, and a line connecting to a guitar (not connected at the moment). I've also got my Cowon D2 charging.

thats a bit of stuff. I guess mine doesn't look like a lot too me because its more spread out.

good luck with the move there.

concerning MGS: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33452.html

mgs remake in mgs4 ???????????

[Sheky]

thats a bit of stuff. I guess mine doesn't look like a lot too me because its more spread out.

good luck with the move there.

concerning MGS: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33452.html

mgs remake in mgs4 ???????????

Oooooohhhh, ooohh yeeeeah. God, I just creamed my pants.

No Kitamura cutscenes please. Those blew.

*lights cigarette

[mathewvc]

was there a price drop recently? my friend went to walmart last night and the clerk said of a price drop and it was sold out as of last night... couldn't find any info on it...

i heard something similar...

[thechampion116]

still haven't heard of this price drop, but I did upgrade the hdd today. finally some more space.


Sony Japan announced more MGS4 bundles so hopefully they will be coming here since they seem to be eager on making bundles.

[rilhouse]

damn, i'm so tempted top buy this. but it's hard to justify a PS3 for only 1 game since i already have a 360. i heard rumors last year that mgs4 would show up on 360, any new developments?

[thechampion116]

damn, i'm so tempted top buy this. but it's hard to justify a PS3 for only 1 game since i already have a 360. i heard rumors last year that mgs4 would show up on 360, any new developments?

Kojima has said multiple times that it is a PS3 exclusive. This either means Sony paid for the exclusivity

or

a port is possible, but Kojima and his team will have no involvement.

MGS has come out on other systems in the past but way way after the original came out.

[nfnx]

how does an external hdd help in any way?
i know u can backup ur drive on it and put music and stuff but what about downloaded games?

[gambit_360]

how does an external hdd help in any way?
i know u can backup ur drive on it and put music and stuff but what about downloaded games?

No, you can't put any downloaded games on an external hard drive. But you can put everything else like videos, music, and photos.

[thechampion116]

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just misread something.

Super Stardust HD is the bomb though.

[p1mp]

Since I move my ps3 between my HDTV and PC LCD monitor I'm wondering how I'll solve the lack of audio inputs on the latter.

I tried looking for a 3 female Y-cable but the Source only had 2-female, 1 male for the audio instead of a 3rd fem. for headphone input. If I got the 2F/1M, I'm assuming I could've just picked up a coupler, attach it to the male connector so I can plug in my headphones?

Another alternative I saw was the Logitech game adapter, which had 2 audio inputs into 3 diff. 3.5mm outputs.

Logitech adapter - http://infonec.ca/site/pictures/products/large/00233168.jpg
y-cable at the soruce - http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=Adpt2RcfMsm&preadd=action
what I was looking for - http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=Adpt2RcfQsf&preadd=action

Now... I wouldn't be in such a pickle if Sony allowed to output sound to a BT headset...

[Setz]

There isn't going to be an MGS remake for PS3. :/ Couldn't you tell by the video that is was merely a flashback?

[thechampion116]

There isn't going to be an MGS remake for PS3. :/ Couldn't you tell by the video that is was merely a flashback?

people have reported that Snake does have dream/flashback sequences during the game, but that wasn't one of them, unless they changed something.

[WickedSmurf]

Any news if there will be any price drops or new bundle packages in the near future?

[marcopolo85]

Any news if there will be any price drops or new bundle packages in the near future?

With the win for blu-ray vs. hd-dvd you wont see any price drops for some time. Sales are really strong because the ps3 is the cheapest/best blu-ray player on the market.

Yes a new bundle package is comming in june which will come with a dualshock3 and mgs4. If ur gonna get a ps3 wait till june.

[WickedSmurf]

With the win for blu-ray vs. hd-dvd you wont see any price drops for some time. Sales are really strong because the ps3 is the cheapest/best blu-ray player on the market.

Yes a new bundle package is comming in june which will come with a dualshock3 and mgs4. If ur gonna get a ps3 wait till june.
The current ones being sold, are they bundled with the DS3 or SIXAXIS? And since you mentioned Blu-Ray playing, do current systems also include a remote control as well?

[thechampion116]

The current ones being sold, are they bundled with the DS3 or SIXAXIS?

currently bundled with sixaxis but the mgs4 bundle should have a DS3.

[marcopolo85]

And since you mentioned Blu-Ray playing, do current systems also include a remote control as well?


No you have to buy them seperatly. They go on sale at RCSS everyonce in a while. I managed to score one for 14.99.

[_pOtEnZa_]

quick question, are the point card to buy online games without CC coming to Canada any time soon ?
lmk
tony

[thechampion116]

quick question, are the point card to buy online games without CC coming to Canada any time soon ?
lmk
tony

more than likely we are getting them soon. they were shipped about 2-3 weeks ago, but have yet to appear in common American shops.

[rahzel]

Killzone 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6429_en.html) and Motor Storm 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6430_en.html) gameplay videos at Gamersyde.

Killzone 2 has surpassed Uncharted for best looking console game in my books... very smooth, great lighting, nice camera work and great animations. unfortunately, its not coming out until feb 2009 now. can't wait to play it, though.

[thechampion116]

Killzone 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6429_en.html) and Motor Storm 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6430_en.html) gameplay videos at Gamersyde.

Killzone 2 has surpassed Uncharted for best looking console game in my books... very smooth, great lighting, nice camera work and great animations. unfortunately, its not coming out until feb 2009 now. can't wait to play it, though.

I'll wait and see on that. I expect Killzone to be good, because I thought the first one was okay. The developers though aren't as good as Naughty Dog.

Motorstorm 2 is really of no interest, and you forgot to mention that Resistance 2 is coming out as well. That game should be very good, especially with the way they plan on doing online. 8 PLAYER CO-OP. 60 ONLINE MULTIPLAYER.

impressions: http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/previews/182908.shtml

LittleBigPlanet delayed until October (at least for Europe).

Home won't be released until Kaz Hirai thinks its good enough.

[p1mp]

have you guys seen the vid to Mirror's Edge? It looks awfully Matrix-y with plenty of parkour... I think I'll keep my eyes on how it progresses.

I'm a little wary of KZ2 though... especially after what happened with part 1.

http://kotaku.com/387711/mirrors-edge-in-motion

Mirror's Edge video

[Digo]

Killzone 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6429_en.html) and Motor Storm 2 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6430_en.html) gameplay videos at Gamersyde.

Killzone 2 has surpassed Uncharted for best looking console game in my books... very smooth, great lighting, nice camera work and great animations. unfortunately, its not coming out until feb 2009 now. can't wait to play it, though.

KZ2 looks great, but the gameplay reminds me very much of Gears. It looks like they took Gears and added more teammates + enemies. Nothing wrong with that ofcourse.

[numb555]

KZ2 looks great, but the gameplay reminds me very much of Gears. It looks like they took Gears and added more teammates + enemies. Nothing wrong with that ofcourse.

Killzone so far looks like COD4 on steroids with better graphics/animation ... Atmosphere looks top notch, but COD 4 was the best I've ever seen so I can't judge right now as i've only seen a few minutes of gameplay from KZ2.

I wish it was more like Gears as I prefer 3rd person more than FPS. :)

[Yesdear]

Just picked up GT - Prologue and purchased the mini. I can't see where you go to tune your car up (upgrade tires, parts etc.). Did they take this option out of the game??

[sfu_lifer]

Just picked up GT - Prologue and purchased the mini. I can't see where you go to tune your car up (upgrade tires, parts etc.). Did they take this option out of the game??

I think you have to earn yourself some licenses before you can do this.
As for Killzone 2, I'm still not overly impressed. I prefer the look of Resistance 2.
Technically KZ2 may be better but I think there are other games out there that "look" better IMO.

[ashs]

man the more I see Little Big Planet in the media the more it looks amazing. I really cant wait for this title to come out.

[sfu_lifer]

man the more I see Little Big Planet in the media the more it looks amazing. I really cant wait for this title to come out.
Yep. I'm looking forward to that title. It looks good but it's the co-op gameplay and customized levels that really make this title worth it. Shame I thought it was gonna be a download only game when they first announced it. Now it's a full retail package.

[rahzel]

Just picked up GT - Prologue and purchased the mini. I can't see where you go to tune your car up (upgrade tires, parts etc.). Did they take this option out of the game??
remember, this is just the prologue... the full game will definitely have the option to upgrade parts etc.
in GT5P, you can change your tires, set gear ratios, set aerodynamics, change power and weight, set camber angles etc., but thats pretty much it, and you must beat the A-class races to be able to do this. you can't purchase new parts to make your car have more power etc.

[Talamasca]

I can't wait for Wipeout HD to come out in a few weeks. I love futuristic combat racing games. Hope they don't charge too much for it on PSN.

[thechampion116]

I can't wait for Wipeout HD to come out in a few weeks. I love futuristic combat racing games. Hope they don't charge too much for it on PSN.

me too. my first experience with wipeout was on the PSP and absolutely loved it. Hopefully its only 19.99 but am expecting a price possibly somewhere between that and warhawk. I only wished they released it on Blu-Ray as well for cheap because I like to have the physical item.

also can't wait for LittleBigPlanet. I see this game as a big hit, or an have a cult like following. Sony made a great decision in getting this game. I can't wait for E3 where they will hopefully dwelve further into the game and talk about enemies and such.

[chrza]

Alright. So I want to get a PS3 for sure. I was going to wait for the gun metal MGS4 bundle to come out, but I found out it's going to be extremely limited. That, and I'm getting my console at Block Buster since I have a bunch of credit there. So I definitely won't be finding it there.

Now i'm deciding whether or not to get my PS3 NOW as opposed to when the regular MGS4 80gb bundle comes out. I really only need a 40gb, but if I can get the bundle, I can sell the MGS4 game (since I already got it on pre-order for cheap) and essentially get an 80gb system for only like $30-$40 more.

I'm also concerned that a price drop is soon to come, given it's been a while since the last one and microsoft dropped the prices on the 360s recently.

Any thoughts?

[sfu_lifer]

Alright. So I want to get a PS3 for sure. I was going to wait for the gun metal MGS4 bundle to come out, but I found out it's going to be extremely limited. That, and I'm getting my console at Block Buster since I have a bunch of credit there. So I definitely won't be finding it there.

Now i'm deciding whether or not to get my PS3 NOW as opposed to when the regular MGS4 80gb bundle comes out. I really only need a 40gb, but if I can get the bundle, I can sell the MGS4 game (since I already got it on pre-order for cheap) and essentially get an 80gb system for only like $30-$40 more.

I'm also concerned that a price drop is soon to come, given it's been a while since the last one and microsoft dropped the prices on the 360s recently.

Any thoughts?

Why not wait for the MGS4 bundle? Probably a limited item vs a generic 80GB (if you can even find one). It's all up to you and however you want to spend your money. In the end, it probably won't matter since they're both 80GB units. As for a pricedrop, doubtful. Sony's done the steepest pricedrops in this console generation and they're not about to go to the red part of the ledger anytime soon. MS just pricematched their US pricing, especially since they're hurting a bit up here. MS dropped the price in Europe and still the PS3 is outselling them. There's no incentive for Sony to drop now especially since even with a pricedrop, it's doubtful they'll beat the Wii's sales.

[thechampion116]

i agree with sfu_lifer.

just wait it out, its one month a way. on June 12 just check up on your nearby blockbuster and see what they got.

[Setz]

What is the best way to connect PS3 to the internet? I have wireless internet, but my signal spot is coming from 2 floors up. I get a good reading (70% signal strength on average), but I was wondering if wired is the best solution?

[bmaz]

What is the best way to connect PS3 to the internet? I have wireless internet, but my signal spot is coming from 2 floors up. I get a good reading (70% signal strength on average), but I was wondering if wired is the best solution?
Wired is always the best solution, for any device.

[rollen]

Wired is always the best solution, for any device.

+1, i noticed a significant difference when i switched my ps3 from wireless to wired...especially when i was streaming movies.

[BD006]

+1, i noticed a significant difference when i switched my ps3 from wireless to wired...especially when i was streaming movies.

Yeah, I was starting to consider just running an ethernet cable from now on.

When streaming videos, there was a tendency for them to pause right in the middle and I wouldn't be able to restart restart them. Even when starting the video back from the beginning and fast forwarding to where it stopped, it would pause again.

Using a flash drive/card has been okay, but streaming is so much more seamless.

[doggy]

soo, 4 new mgs4 trailers...

http://kotaku.com/389818/new-new-new-mgs4-trailers

i like the last commercial. Classy!

[mawti]

I was just watching Bloomberg and an analyst from Citi who covers Sony, says there will be another price drop for the PS3 in August 08.

$50 in America
€50 in Europe
¥5000 in Japan

I tried doing some searches on a couple of sites but didn't come up with any recent news to confirm. Anyone else here anything about that?

[chrza]

Why not wait for the MGS4 bundle? Probably a limited item vs a generic 80GB (if you can even find one). It's all up to you and however you want to spend your money. In the end, it probably won't matter since they're both 80GB units. As for a pricedrop, doubtful. Sony's done the steepest pricedrops in this console generation and they're not about to go to the red part of the ledger anytime soon. MS just pricematched their US pricing, especially since they're hurting a bit up here. MS dropped the price in Europe and still the PS3 is outselling them. There's no incentive for Sony to drop now especially since even with a pricedrop, it's doubtful they'll beat the Wii's sales.

Word. I'll just wait. One thing that's kinda making me want to grab one now is the fact that I have a copy of GTAIV but no PS3 to play it on, heh. But ya, no harm in waiting a month.

[Setz]

Don't you need 2 external HDs to switch your HD in the PS3? I would image you'd need 1 to backup files, then you need to put another in (#2), then put the files from 1 to 2?

[thechampion116]

Don't you need 2 external HDs to switch your HD in the PS3? I would image you'd need 1 to backup files, then you need to put another in (#2), then put the files from 1 to 2?

I recently changed the HDD. I had 3 HDD's in total. One I purchased for the upgrade, the one inside the PS3 and an external HDD.

First I formatted the external HDD to the FAT format as the PS3 cannot detect NTFS. Once I did that, I went into the 'System Settings' and chose back up utility. It backed everything up, including saves, demos and game files.

Then I removed the internal PS3 HDD. The screws can be very tight, as I figured out quite early since they weren't budging. Get one of sets so you can find the perfect the fit. You can check the internet on how to remove and replace the PS3 HDD.

Then I connected the external HDD to the PS3 and went to the back up utility and restored my data. It took a while and everything was there.

[sfu_lifer]

I was just watching Bloomberg and an analyst from Citi who covers Sony, says there will be another price drop for the PS3 in August 08.

$50 in America
€50 in Europe
¥5000 in Japan

I tried doing some searches on a couple of sites but didn't come up with any recent news to confirm. Anyone else here anything about that?

Sony won't announce a drop until the day of drop. So this will all be speculation until such a time they do announce it officially.

[Setz]

Is playing games with 60-70% signal strength a good idea? Will I encounter lag?

[nano]

Is playing games with 60-70% signal strength a good idea? Will I encounter lag?

my signal strength is usually between those ranges i haven't encountered lag.

[Canadianpsycho]

Anyone have any contact info for the free Blu-ray movie offer? I can't seem to find it.

[sfu_lifer]

Anyone here still play Unreal Tournament 3? I just got my copy from Amazon ($40) and I guess I got used to Live or something since finding games aren't as easy.

[JLee]

Where is this MGS4 PS3 bundle going to be sold? Hopefully Canada gets some =\

I've been looking to get a PS3 for a while now but couldn't find anything but overpriced used 80GB and 60GB models. Blah

[nosnoop]

Where is this MGS4 PS3 bundle going to be sold?

There is very little info so far. The only date listed was June 30 by Amazon.com. But the press releases suggested that it could be available on MGS4 release date. So still waiting....

[qam]

Where is this MGS4 PS3 bundle going to be sold? Hopefully Canada gets some =\

I've been looking to get a PS3 for a while now but couldn't find anything but overpriced used 80GB and 60GB models. Blah

According to the SonyStyle web site it is expeceted to arrive June 26 http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1005269

[Raddo]

Where is this MGS4 PS3 bundle going to be sold? Hopefully Canada gets some =\

I've been looking to get a PS3 for a while now but couldn't find anything but overpriced used 80GB and 60GB models. Blah

looks like best buy will get it on june 12 http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10105856&catid=24376

[Setz]

Anyone here still play Unreal Tournament 3? I just got my copy from Amazon ($40) and I guess I got used to Live or something since finding games aren't as easy.

Doesn't it have the find server list thing for both PS3 and 360 versions?

[CFRTim]

Doesn't it have the find server list thing for both PS3 and 360 versions?

PS3 and XBOX don't use the same "server thing". M$ uses Xbox Live exclusive servers, as well as something similar to P2P

[keross1ve]

Anyone here still play Unreal Tournament 3? I just got my copy from Amazon ($40) and I guess I got used to Live or something since finding games aren't as easy.

I still do, I've been a fan of the series since UT '99. There are plenty of servers to play on though, of course not as many as some other games, but that is because UT is a little too fast paced for most people. Also, the missing ability of downloading maps and mods directly from the servers playing them greatly reduces the potential of the game on the PS3.

I don't think UT3 sold too many copies on either platform it is currently on. I think it has to do with the time it came out (last winter) when there were many other AAA titles to choose from. It was supposed to be delayed to 2008 on PS3 but I think Epic rushed it and released it at a time nobody expected it to come out. Its just one of those games that you keep in your collection and go back to every once in a while, and not a game you play religiously for long periods of times, like Call of Duty 4 or something.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

I still do, I've been a fan of the series since UT '99. There are plenty of servers to play on though, of course not as many as some other games, but that is because UT is a little too fast paced for most people. Also, the missing ability of downloading maps and mods directly from the servers playing them greatly reduces the potential of the game on the PS3.

+1 There are still many servers on UT 99' and the game is really too fast for those used to console FPS. I would choose UT3 on PC over PS3 just for the fact that PC has mods and there is always and i mean always someone on to play with. Sucks that the PS3 couldn't get a brauder fan base>:(

[DJXP]

Anyone have any contact info for the free Blu-ray movie offer? I can't seem to find it.

is this offer still existant ? I thought it expired. If it is still on going is it still going to be around when MSG4 bundle comes around ?

[bmaz]

is this offer still existant ? I thought it expired. If it is still on going is it still going to be around when MSG4 bundle comes around ?
The offer has expired he obviously wants the contact number to inquire on why he hasn't received them as yet.

[Setz]

+1 There are still many servers on UT 99' and the game is really too fast for those used to console FPS. I would choose UT3 on PC over PS3 just for the fact that PC has mods and there is always and i mean always someone on to play with. Sucks that the PS3 couldn't get a brauder fan base>:(

You'd be surprised. PS3 servers are more abundant than PC servers. Not only that, but the PC mods for UT3 also work on PS3. And the PS3 can use WASD and mouse to control the game. Only downfall is 30fps for UT3 PS3. :(

[Canadianpsycho]

The offer has expired he obviously wants the contact number to inquire on why he hasn't received them as yet.

Yessir. Lost my photocopy and need to pester them. I mailed out sometime ago

Found a post from a google search. http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=2759071

[XxXSnake23XxX]

You'd be surprised. PS3 servers are more abundant than PC servers. Not only that, but the PC mods for UT3 also work on PS3. And the PS3 can use WASD and mouse to control the game. Only downfall is 30fps for UT3 PS3. :(

PC mods can be used on PS3! never knew..
i dont have it and the server #'s was what was holding me back
maybe ill go buy it now

[Setz]

PC mods can be used on PS3! never knew..
i dont have it and the server #'s was what was holding me back
maybe ill go buy it now

It's only for UT3. It may not be "PC mods", but moreso you can make PS3 UT3 mods and/or convert PC mods to PS3 mods or something.

[keross1ve]

It's only for UT3. It may not be "PC mods", but moreso you can make PS3 UT3 mods and/or convert PC mods to PS3 mods or something.


Yeah there are lots and lots of PC/PS3 compatible mods and maps. The scope is endless, but the downside is you have to download them onto a usb drive or something and transfer into the game. If a server is playing a map or mod you don't have, you can't download it directly from the server like it does with PC. I'm not sure how UT3 on PC works though, its just how the previous games worked.

[Setz]

Damnit. Just got an e-mail from The Brick about my television, and they are OOS. I might just get the 32inch that CFRTim has. Anyone know of any places that have relatively good HDTVs for 700-800$~? Would love to pricematch/find better television for same price.

[sfu_lifer]

You'd be surprised. PS3 servers are more abundant than PC servers. Not only that, but the PC mods for UT3 also work on PS3. And the PS3 can use WASD and mouse to control the game. Only downfall is 30fps for UT3 PS3. :(
It's a HUGE pain in the butt though to get those PC maps to your PS3.

[Sgt_Strider]

Sorry if this question have been answered before, but does anyone know if there is a wireless keyboard/mouse combo that will work with the PS3 in the default OS and with ubuntu?

[Setz]

Sorry if this question have been answered before, but does anyone know if there is a wireless keyboard/mouse combo that will work with the PS3 in the default OS and with ubuntu?

Not sure about Ubuntu, but any Blue-tooth mouse and keyboard will work, but you could also buy a wireless mouse and keyboard with a USB receiver, as those work too. This is of course referring to the default OS.

[Sgt_Strider]

Not sure about Ubuntu, but any Blue-tooth mouse and keyboard will work, but you could also buy a wireless mouse and keyboard with a USB receiver, as those work too. This is of course referring to the default OS.

Is there a list of compatible keyboards and mouse with the PS3? I'm assuming the combination would only work in the browser and in situations where IMs are required right? It doesn't actually work within the games?

[Setz]

Is there a list of compatible keyboards and mouse with the PS3? I'm assuming the combination would only work in the browser and in situations where IMs are required right? It doesn't actually work within the games?

I've used at least 5 different wireless mice (never keyboard) and they've all worked fine. These were mice that used USB receivers as opposed to Bluetooth.

Just do trial and error. I can say with 100% certainty that any Bluetooth would work, but I'm not so certain on wireless-via-USB mice or keyboards. If you buy a wireless mouse or keyboard (or both) that use USB technology, bring it back if it doesn't work. I know Futureshop, Bestbuy, and Staples have allowed me to return objects opened which don't work with my computer/technology, no questions asked.

And the keyboard/mouse work in only one game (Unreal Tournament 3) as far as I know. You can use it to navigate through the PSN Store, the menus within the PS3 OS, as well as IMs, and other things that allow text-fields.

[CFRTim]

Damnit. Just got an e-mail from The Brick about my television, and they are OOS. I might just get the 32inch that CFRTim has. Anyone know of any places that have relatively good HDTVs for 700-800$~? Would love to pricematch/find better television for same price.

:lol: :lol: Good luck finding that model. It has been discontinued; FS or BB don't even list them anymore. The new entry level models are around $800, old one was on sale for $539. You do get an ATSC tuner with the new ones, but the viewing angle is down to 160° from 178° and makes me wonder if it's even a PVA panel. Also, as of this year you'll get a Toshiba/Sharp LCD, before that used to be Toshiba/NEC (not sure if that's good or bad)

Here you can compare the 2 models:

Old model 32HL57: http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=7114&category=

New model 32AV500U ($849 at FS, that's $50 over msrp :confused: )http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=8093&category=

[Setz]

:lol: :lol: Good luck finding that model. It has been discontinued; FS or BB don't even list them anymore. The new entry level models are around $800, old one was on sale for $539. You do get an ATSC tuner with the new ones, but the viewing angle is down to 160° from 178° and makes me wonder if it's even a PVA panel. Also, as of this year you'll get a Toshiba/Sharp LCD, before that used to be Toshiba/NEC (not sure if that's good or bad)

Here you can compare the 2 models:

Old model 32HL57: http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=7114&category=

New model 32AV500U ($849 at FS, that's $50 over msrp :confused: )http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=8093&category=

Damnit again. :(

All I really need is an HDMI, component/composite, VGA, coaxial cable ports on the TV, as well as 720p or better. I honestly don't know anything about PVA, ATSC or whatever. :confused: All I'd use the screen for is play PS3, watch television, and use it with my laptop.

What's a good television that fits this description? I don't need fancy mumbo-jumbo, just what I said and 32-42inch (under 900$)?

[chrza]

According to the SonyStyle web site it is expeceted to arrive June 26 http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1005269

Hmmm, nothing about the Gun Metal version. Checked the US site, same thing.

[shannn]

Gun metal PS3 (http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20111/si3327390/cl1/metal_gear_solid_4_limited_edition_playstation3_bu ndle) for $599.99 + shipping

Who's gonna buy it??? They WILL ship to Canada

[mark_in_2k]

Metal Gear Solid 4 limited edition PS3 for North America detailed. (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/16/metal-gear-solid-4-limited-edition-ps3-for-north-america-detaile/)
It's officially coming to N.America and pre-orders start on May 19th.

[Canadianpsycho]

Metal Gear Solid 4 limited edition PS3 for North America detailed. (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/16/metal-gear-solid-4-limited-edition-ps3-for-north-america-detaile/)
It's officially coming to N.America and pre-orders start on May 19th.

Wow, 600 bucks for a console that you can't play half of the quadrilogy on. Really disappointed about that. I was actually considering it but I don't like the fact that its 40 gb and the shipping will probably outrageous.

Not to mention I have no interest in MGO anymore after Konami's epic fail at online.

[chrza]

Wow, 600 bucks for a console that you can't play half of the quadrilogy on. Really disappointed about that. I was actually considering it but I don't like the fact that its 40 gb and the shipping will probably outrageous.

Not to mention I have no interest in MGO anymore after Konami's epic fail at online.

Shipping and then customs fees since it's being mailed form the US. Only reason I'd consider buying one is to resell it. What a shame, the system looks hot.

[Mgz]

what is cheapest way to get the 80 GB MGS4 bundled btw? wait for RCSS 30$ of $250 coupon?

[chrza]

what is cheapest way to get the 80 GB MGS4 bundled btw? wait for RCSS 30$ of $250 coupon?

Wait for a tax-free event. Not sure what the taxes are in AB, but in Ontario that will save you $65 on this bundle. Not to mention, it's a good time to use your PC Points to bring down the cost a bit.

[Mgz]

Wait for a tax-free event. Not sure what the taxes are in AB, but in Ontario that will save you $65 on this bundle. Not to mention, it's a good time to use your PC Points to bring down the cost a bit.

in Alberta because the tax is already too low so they usually have the 30$ off 250$ instead (12% reduction vs 5% reduction from tax-free)

[Setz]

Is anyone else having problems instaling Update 2.35? It's taken 10 minutes already and it's only at 1%.

[thechampion116]

i didn't experience that specific problem, but my download was going very slow.

I believe it took a 1/2 hour to download the update for me.

[xeL|]

My update was pretty smooth. Not even half an hour.

[MrKat]

Wait for a tax-free event. Not sure what the taxes are in AB, but in Ontario that will save you $65 on this bundle. Not to mention, it's a good time to use your PC Points to bring down the cost a bit.

Fortunately AB is only 5%, unlike what 200% elsewhere? LMAO

[zerocool24]

yah mine took a while, at least 15 mins, thats one thing i definitely dont like about the ps3, the updates take way too long.

[bmaz]

Mine took 5 minutes from download to complete install.

[chrza]

Isn't the Metal Gear Limited Edition 40gb bundle supposed to go on pre-order today? Nothing's changed on the Konami site. Any word as to what time they're going to start the pre-order?

[bmaz]

Yessir. Lost my photocopy and need to pester them. I mailed out sometime ago

Found a post from a google search. http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=2759071
Apparently they are waiting for stock of the Blu-Ray movies, I am currently #16,000+ on the waiting list, and I was told that it be another 6 - 8 weeks.

[furballz]

Isn't the Metal Gear Limited Edition 40gb bundle supposed to go on pre-order today? Nothing's changed on the Konami site. Any word as to what time they're going to start the pre-order?


nothing has changed on their site. Worst, "Please be aware that pre-orders for shipments to Canada will not be available on May 19th. We are working to provide the pre-order service for Canada as soon as possible. " in their FAQ :(

Just hope that it won't be sold out once we Canadians can pre-order it. On the otherside, still wavering between this bundle and the 80gb. The 80gb is a much better deal but the matte metal finish is sooo nice.

[markj]

i like the metal finish but i really want to have backward compatibility and the 80gb has that so im going with that one (and its a better deal)

so we should be able to just buy the 80gb bundle at futureshop june 12th right? or will that require a preorder too?

[chrza]

nothing has changed on their site. Worst, "Please be aware that pre-orders for shipments to Canada will not be available on May 19th. We are working to provide the pre-order service for Canada as soon as possible. " in their FAQ :(

Just hope that it won't be sold out once we Canadians can pre-order it. On the otherside, still wavering between this bundle and the 80gb. The 80gb is a much better deal but the matte metal finish is sooo nice.

Oh wow, that's BS. "As soon as possible" doesn't sound so promising. I don't even think I want it really. It looks cooler, but it really isn't a good deal at all.

[chrza]

Pre-order button is up.

http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20111/si3327390/cl1/metal_gear_solid_4_limited_edition_playstation3_bu ndle

Seems like the website is getting slammed. It's really slow.

Also, the button isn't working. I keep getting a dead page.

[ATLien69]

wow...just wow... IGN gave Haze a 4.5 score...wow...can't be that bad can it? I hate when reviewers are harsh b/c a game doesn't live up to it's hype...like Lair...both games should prolly get high 6's or low 7's at worst...

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/875/875229p1.html

[Canadianpsycho]

Apparently they are waiting for stock of the Blu-Ray movies, I am currently #16,000+ on the waiting list, and I was told that it be another 6 - 8 weeks.

Cool, thanks for the info, guess I'm waiting longer. I won't bother calling.

[marcopolo85]

wow...just wow... IGN gave Haze a 4.5 score...wow...can't be that bad can it? I hate when reviewers are harsh b/c a game doesn't live up to it's hype...like Lair...both games should prolly get high 6's or low 7's at worst...

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/875/875229p1.html

Gamespot gave it a 6.0. Ya 4.5 is pretty low.

[Canadianpsycho]

Gamespot gave it a 6.0. Ya 4.5 is pretty low.

Considering how bad the demo looked and played I'm not surprised. G4 and Giant Bomb gave it 2/5.

But if people can buy Iron Man, they'll buy Haze.

PS - Echochrome makes my brain hurt.

[JLee]

i like the metal finish but i really want to have backward compatibility and the 80gb has that so im going with that one (and its a better deal)

so we should be able to just buy the 80gb bundle at futureshop june 12th right? or will that require a preorder too?

That was what I was hoping... Do I have to preorder anything for PS3 80GB? :\

[thechampion116]

Considering how bad the demo looked and played I'm not surprised. G4 and Giant Bomb gave it 2/5.

But if people can buy Iron Man, they'll buy Haze.

PS - Echochrome makes my brain hurt.

I thought Haze was ok. The demo was weird as the colours don't seem to mesh very well. The nectar thing doesn't really run out. I overdosed on purpose to see what happened. I didn't expect much and as such it didn't get a great score.

Hopefully they do Timesplitters 4 for the PS3. I still play 3 every so often with friends as we feel its the best FPS on the PS2 period.

[bleublancrouge]

Anyone know when is the next superstore no tax event ? Is it usually every month?

[marcopolo85]

Looks like MGS4 got its first review from Dutch OPM and received a 96/100.
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-148331.aspx

Also Gamesreactor is claiming to put out the first images of Bioshock for the ps3 in their next issue due june 12th
http://thesixthaxis.com/bioshock_coming_to_ps3_news_1063_tsa.aspx
Looks like Bioshock really might be comming to ps3 after all.

edit:
Looks like it might be confirmed now.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=189519
UK PSM3 will include a preview in their mag set to release june 5th

[rahzel]

has anyone had success using a wireless router as an access point to bridge a 20GB PS3 to a wireless router? if so, which did you use?

i've been told that any wireless router that can work as an access point will work, but i want to be sure before i go out and buy a router.

basically, i want to find the cheapest way to make my 20GB PS3 wireless.

[Badman]

has anyone had success using a wireless router as an access point to bridge a 20GB PS3 to a wireless router? if so, which did you use?

i've been told that any wireless router that can work as an access point will work, but i want to be sure before i go out and buy a router.

basically, i want to find the cheapest way to make my 20GB PS3 wireless.

Any will do but I'm currently using a Belkin. Also tried a Motorola and it worked the same.

[rahzel]

thanks.

but on second thought, after remembering the issues i had streaming high bitrate media to my ps3 when i had my pc hooked up through wireless, i think ill stay wired.

[sfu_lifer]

thanks.

but on second thought, after remembering the issues i had streaming high bitrate media to my ps3 when i had my pc hooked up through wireless, i think ill stay wired.

If you're going for streaming videos, definitely wired.
For me, I save it all to an external USB drive anyways so I just play them all through there (had to split videos though thanks to FAT32's filesize limit).
I do use an open WRT Motorola router (converted to a bridge) which allows me to connect the PS3 and 360 to the wireless router upstairs. It works well for the most part.

[rahzel]

yeah, i have a lot of HD videos i like to stream. some are upwards of 8mbps, and those are the ones i had issues streaming.

i really wanted to turn my 20GB HDD that came with my PS3 to an external drive. but after some research, only notebook drives that require 0.5a or less will work with usb powered enclosures. some of the HDD's that come with the ps3 use 0.5a, while others use 0.62a (i have the latter). the only way i could get it to work, is if i find an enclosure with an ac adapter.

[sfu_lifer]

yeah, i have a lot of HD videos i like to stream. some are upwards of 8mbps, and those are the ones i had issues streaming.

i really wanted to turn my 20GB HDD that came with my PS3 to an external drive. but after some research, only notebook drives that require 0.5a or less will work with usb powered enclosures. some of the HDD's that come with the ps3 use 0.5a, while others use 0.62a (i have the latter). the only way i could get it to work, is if i find an enclosure with an ac adapter.

Hm, that's very odd. I put my old 20GB from the PS3 in an enclosure that housed a 120GB SATA notebook drive and it works just fine off the USB (basically I swapped out what's in there and put it in the PS3). I got the enclosure + drive from Anitec. I guess I got lucky with the amp requirements to power mine.

[Supra_KL]

i really wanted to turn my 20GB HDD that came with my PS3 to an external drive. but after some research, only notebook drives that require 0.5a or less will work with usb powered enclosures. some of the HDD's that come with the ps3 use 0.5a, while others use 0.62a (i have the latter). the only way i could get it to work, is if i find an enclosure with an ac adapter.

hey, I think I've got the same problem as you. took out my 40 GB and placed it in a Nexstar SX enclosure and it didn't work. I can hear it spinning but windows doesn't recognize it at all. Put it in my laptop and it finds the partition fine.

[rahzel]

question: if you replace your HDD in your PS3, can you re-download bought items from the PStore?

i'm planning on buying a 160GB drive to replace my 80GB. the only content i've bought from PStore, are some songs my sister bought for that american idol karaoke game. i tried going to the store to re-download them (they're still installed obviously) and i couldn't. would i be able to re-download them if they weren't installed?

[mark_in_2k]

question: if you replace your HDD in your PS3, can you re-download bought items from the PStore?

i'm planning on buying a 160GB drive to replace my 80GB. the only content i've bought from PStore, are some songs my sister bought for that american idol karaoke game. i tried going to the store to re-download them (they're still installed obviously) and i couldn't. would i be able to re-download them if they weren't installed?There's lots of good tutorials out there (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/features/127009.shtml) for upgrading the HDD.

There's an option in the PS3 menu that allows you to backup your entire HDD, but you will need an external HDD to do this first. Once you've backed up, replace the HDD in the PS3, re-attach your external HDD, and then copy back all your data.

[marcopolo85]

There's lots of good tutorials out there (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/features/127009.shtml) for upgrading the HDD.

There's an option in the PS3 menu that allows you to backup your entire HDD, but you will need an external HDD to do this first. Once you've backed up, replace the HDD in the PS3, re-attach your external HDD, and then copy back all your data.

This option is best especially if youve done alot of file sharing, like myself. Since you wont be able to activate the download a 6th time.

[Canadianpsycho]

Well I received my 5 free BD movies finally.

As an aside, I'm looking for a 5th person for a gamesharing group. Here are the conditions:

-We only buy PSN titles and their respective add-ons. We don't buy any retail add-ons as not everyone plays the same games. We also buy the PSone classics that are PS3/PSP playable.
-We usually just buy stuff once every month or two. Its a pretty cheap group, we've made maybe two rounds of purchases so far. Next planned purchase is Bionic Commando Re-armed plus whatever anyone else is interested in.
-This group doesn't nitpick over titles much... Remember, you're getting games for 1/5 the cost plus you get to make your own suggestions. You're basically getting five games for the price of one.
-Payment must be made up-front via EMT or Paypal (Paypal payment must cover fees, typically 50 cents for a 6 dollar payment).
-I'm looking for someone to commit LONG TERM. Again, we only buy monthly or bi-monthly and maybe at 5-10 bucks a pop maximum.
-This is an exisiting group that previously had 5 members so anything we've purchased in the past will not be available for the newer member to download, sorry.

If you're interested let me know, we just purchased the following:

-Echochrome PS3
-R-Types (PSOne title)
-Super Stardust Solo expansion pack - sorry you will need to buy the original standalone game but trust me, this is one of the best titles on the PSN store. You won't regret paying full price. or if you have it already this is a bonus.
-Pixel Junk Monsters expansion pack - I do have one activation left for the full original game, so I can work something out with a prospective group member.

Drop me a PM if interested. Preference given to people with more refs/postcount.

Thanks.

[Setz]

I'm down for gamesharing (would love Crash Bandicoot 1-3), and I can transfer funds via EMT. Give me a shout if you ever do those.

[jordan23]

do you still get 5 blurays these days if you buy a ps3?

or is it 2? or 0?

[Setz]

Siren 3 (Blood Curse) confirmed to be released in America. I am ecstatic! I'm surprised it is coming out so soon as well. Not even 2 months ago was it confirmed to be a PS3 release, and it's coming out in July (JP, EU). NA release is "Summer 2008".

I pre-ordered MGS4 yesterday (paid 40$) and they didn't give me a pre-order DVD (doesn't it come with one?). Should I go back and find out whatsup?

Bourne Conspiracy game looks good.

[Van G]

I've got Sears Gift Certificate that I want to use: is this a good deal at $497.99

PS3 40GH Bundle + Extra PS3 Controller and PS3 Remote (http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B0019KTNSU/sr=1-0/qid=1212517460/ref=sr_1_0/105-0372529-7447620?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=397121011)

Am I giving up anything other than the hard drive size by purchasing the 40GB version?

[Setz]

I've got Sears Gift Certificate that I want to use: is this a good deal at $497.99

PS3 40GH Bundle + Extra PS3 Controller and PS3 Remote (http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B0019KTNSU/sr=1-0/qid=1212517460/ref=sr_1_0/105-0372529-7447620?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=397121011)

Am I giving up anything other than the hard drive size by purchasing the 40GB version?

Wait for the MGS4 bundle. Comes with an 80gb PS3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Dual Shock 3 and 499$. It's arriving in 8 days.

[zerocool24]

I've got Sears Gift Certificate that I want to use: is this a good deal at $497.99

PS3 40GH Bundle + Extra PS3 Controller and PS3 Remote (http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B0019KTNSU/sr=1-0/qid=1212517460/ref=sr_1_0/105-0372529-7447620?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=397121011)

Am I giving up anything other than the hard drive size by purchasing the 40GB version?

id try getting one with the dual shock 3, having 2 controllers is good though, and i love the blu-ray remote that i am assuming it comes with, so much nicer than using a controller, especially if you use the ps3 to watch a lot of movies.

[p1mp]

Am I the only one who doesn't mind using the controller instead of spending extra money on a remote?

[Setz]

Does the Blu-Ray remote only control Blu-Ray movie menues, or it also navigates the XMB?

[zerocool24]

Does the Blu-Ray remote only control Blu-Ray movie menues, or it also navigates the XMB?

you can do pretty much everything you can with the controller. Even with dvds.

[sfu_lifer]

Does the Blu-Ray remote only control Blu-Ray movie menues, or it also navigates the XMB?
Works on XMB as well. But not for some games nor firmware updates since it is recognized as a remote and not a controller. I've used it for Singstar for PS2 with no problems.

[Kieraw]

Received my replacement RB Guitar and it seems like the overdrive does not work when the guitar is tilted. Is there an easy fix to this??? The guitar itself does not look new with scratches and fingerprints all over... must be a refurb.

[The Cake is a Lie]

In-game XMB and trophies seem to be around the corner, June 10th is the rumour.

http://www.psu.com/In-game-XMB,-trophies,-in-game-soundtrack-coming-in-June-News--a0003817-p0.php

[sfu_lifer]

In-game XMB and trophies seem to be around the corner, June 10th is the rumour.

http://www.psu.com/In-game-XMB,-trophies,-in-game-soundtrack-coming-in-June-News--a0003817-p0.php

I'll believe it when I see it. I do look forward to it. Maybe this will force Microsoft to drop the price of Xbox Live. Each time Sony releases a firmware, there's less of advantage in terms of features that Live has. BTW, what use are trophies if we don't have Home yet?

[Van G]

Wait for the MGS4 bundle. Comes with an 80gb PS3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Dual Shock 3 and 499$. It's arriving in 8 days.

Will Sears online carry the new bundle?

[Firestorm]

Sears is so slow with gaming stuff I wouldn't bet on it.

Anyone know if Dell or Superstore are getting it? :(

[Ninjai]

can't wait till superstore has their tax free event again then i'll go buy the ps3 then

[sfu_lifer]

Ok some disturbing news out of Sony now (sorry I'm behind a day thanks to work).
WTF is this "Qore" garbage? Sounds awfully similar like Xbox Live Gold to me (ina a very bad way) as in demos that only "paid subs" will have access to. That's just wrong. I hope people boycott Qore to send a message to Sony. Peter Dille is fast becoming the most hated guy at Sony Entertainment.

[Ninjai]

if that happens would they sooner or later just make psn a paid subscription like live? If so major turn off for me getting a ps3 then.. want to be able to go play games online for free and no 50 dollars a year..

[sfu_lifer]

if that happens would they sooner or later just make psn a paid subscription like live? If so major turn off for me getting a ps3 then.. want to be able to go play games online for free and no 50 dollars a year..

No I don't think Sony is that stupid. Online play will (hopefully) be free forever. Demos and "extra" content like trailers and biased reviews may or may not be free.

[Setz]

Ok some disturbing news out of Sony now (sorry I'm behind a day thanks to work).
WTF is this "Qore" garbage? Sounds awfully similar like Xbox Live Gold to me (ina a very bad way) as in demos that only "paid subs" will have access to. That's just wrong. I hope people boycott Qore to send a message to Sony. Peter Dille is fast becoming the most hated guy at Sony Entertainment.

It's only 2.99$ a month (or 24.99$ for 13 months), and it's completely optional. Not to mention this is completely unrelated to PSN. It's like a television show (they call it episode), and it's 2.99$ per show (every month) and it gives you the scoop on new games, etc. PSN is free, Qore is not.

[thechampion116]

Qore is not like Xbox Live Gold.

it is X amount of episodes, I believe once a month. it contains new updates on games, and some exclusive features, such as demos, or betas.

For example, people who subscribe to Qore will be getting an invite to the Socom beta test. Sony has said that online multiplayer will stay free and demos/content will still be released for the playstation network. I expect Qore to be more focused on Sony's own first party titles, such as a possible Killzone demo in the future and etc.

A new rumor I just read (i'll get the link later) claims that Sony is currently developing full PS2 software emulation for a future firmware update which would allow you to play PS2 games on the 40gb PS3. Good news if true. This could also possibly mean a PS2 library download similar to them releasing some PS1 games.

8 more days to MGS4. :cheesygri

[rdtx2002]

WalMart in USA is giving away 100 gift card with any purchase of a BluRay player (PS3 included)

saw it on Engadget.

[thetrufinder]

8 more days to MGS4. :cheesygri

Well put thechampion,
mgs4 perfect score from famitsu :cheesygri

[Wildfire]

I just started using remoteplay at work, by connecting my psp to my ps3 at home (thats running tversity)

Streaming all my music/videos stored on my pc this way is wicked :)

[sfu_lifer]

I just started using remoteplay at work, by connecting my psp to my ps3 at home (thats running tversity)

Streaming all my music/videos stored on my pc this way is wicked :)

And I'm sure your employer and your electricity will be wicked as well ;)

[sfu_lifer]

It's only 2.99$ a month (or 24.99$ for 13 months), and it's completely optional. Not to mention this is completely unrelated to PSN. It's like a television show (they call it episode), and it's 2.99$ per show (every month) and it gives you the scoop on new games, etc. PSN is free, Qore is not.
This is very much related to PSN which encompasses all things online with the PS3.
This is but the start, consider this a trial. "Exclusive" access to demos and betas is not very heartening to hear. I also hear they're siphoning off funding off the Official PS mag to pay for this.

[thechampion116]

This is very much related to PSN which encompasses all things online with the PS3.
This is but the start, consider this a trial. "Exclusive" access to demos and betas is not very heartening to hear. I also hear they're siphoning off funding off the Official PS mag to pay for this.

I'll agree that it is related with the PSN but I feel its part of another category.

It won't be exclusive access to all demos and betas, just for certain ones. I feel this will be much more involved with Sony First Party titles and some highly regarded third party titles. It may be involved say with a LittleBigPlanet beta or early demo, maybe killzone, resistance 2 etc....

This could lead to bigger things though, such as an online video service which people should pay for anyways.

For me, as long as online gaming remains free, I wouldn't care too much about betas or demos. I see this as a mini strategy to combat the cost of free online gaming and some people will obviously buy into it for the features. Sony has also signed an agreement to have ingame advertising. Also, taking funds away from the PSmag would be fine, who reads those magazines anyways when you can get all of the gaming info online nowadays.

[CFRTim]

A few PS3 games got cancelled :Eight Days (trailer looked good) and The Getaway both get officially canned, both PS3 exclusives. Also, the PS3 version of EA's Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has come to a halt

[thechampion116]

A few PS3 games got cancelled :Eight Days (trailer looked good) and The Getaway both get officially canned, both PS3 exclusives. Also, the PS3 version of EA's Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has come to a halt

Eight Days did look good. The Getaway is meh, and so is C&C.

Hopefully Sony uses the money properly and spend it on LittleBigPlanet and making sure Killzone comes out better than the first one.

[Wildfire]

And I'm sure your employer and your electricity will be wicked as well ;)

haha yep!

[sfu_lifer]

Also, taking funds away from the PSmag would be fine, who reads those magazines anyways when you can get all of the gaming info online nowadays.

I actually do. I have a paid sub to it (well $8 for a year I thought was a decent deal).

[ATLien69]

Anyone else pick up GRID yet? After a few hours with the game, I gotta say this is by far my favourite racer of all time! It has a perfect balance of simulation and arcade, which I've never seen in any other game before...I just hope theres a Subaru Impreza in there somewhere. :) After playing this though, I also really want to play through DIRT (must find cheap)....but just comparing the demos, GRID blows DIRT out the water... I was really torn between the PS3 version and the 360, but I have the G25 wheel so it was a logical choice to get the PS3...

[nfnx]

i actually heard quite a few good things about grid
howa re the visuals compared to GT5, is it a diff type of game? dont want to get 2 of the same type


=

[Setz]

Which PS3 SKUs upscale PS1 and PS2 games?

What's the best way to connect PS3 to television for 720p/60? The cheapest HDMI cable at Futureshop is 39.99$, and while this is fine, component cables (the green, blue, red) cost significantly less.

Also, my television is 16:9 widescreen, and when I have my TV in 16:9 and put my PS3 in 16:9 (using AV though), it looks shrunk and ugly. Is this because I 'm using AV?

[sfu_lifer]

Which PS3 SKUs upscale PS1 and PS2 games?

What's the best way to connect PS3 to television for 720p/60? The cheapest HDMI cable at Futureshop is 39.99$, and while this is fine, component cables (the green, blue, red) cost significantly less.

Also, my television is 16:9 widescreen, and when I have my TV in 16:9 and put my PS3 in 16:9 (using AV though), it looks shrunk and ugly. Is this because I 'm using AV?

PS1, all of 'em upscale.
PS2, only 80, 20 and 60GB work.

As for HDMI, do NOT buy from big box stores. You can order online from places like dealextreme, monoprice or even NCIX when they have sales for much much cheaper. HDMI cables carry digital signals so all cables are practically the same in many people's opinions.

[marcopolo85]

So is Grid out yet? BB and FS are showing June 9th

[Geologic]

So is Grid out yet? BB and FS are showing June 9th

I thought Grid was already out?.. guess I shouldn't have put it into my xbox just yet.. :lol:

[marcopolo85]

I thought Grid was already out?.. guess I shouldn't have put it into my xbox just yet.. :lol:

haha. Well when i searched grid release date on google it showed May 31st for euro land. I wasnt able to find a concrete date for NA


edit:
Wow anyone see this new psn game Commando 3. It looks intense im gonna have to game share this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFHhDC0HUHw
If you purchase you also get into the exclusive street fighter 2 HD remix beta.

[ATLien69]

Yes EB games got them for PS3 yesterday... $59.99 same price as BB/FS...BB in Brampton did not have it as of last night...

So is Grid out yet? BB and FS are showing June 9th

[Van G]

I keep getting conflicting information on the differences between the 80GB and 40GB versions.

Other than the hard drive size, are there differences worth noting between the 2?

If so, which has the most recent revisions and are they an improvement?

[unpossible]

i actually heard quite a few good things about grid
howa re the visuals compared to GT5, is it a diff type of game? dont want to get 2 of the same type


=

i have GRiD for the PC and it's very fun...comparing to GT5...if you like sims and ONLY strictly sims...then GT5...if you like a realistic but more forgiving driving game..then get GRiD...but in terms of technicality..i'm pretty sure GT5 will have the edge (you can only customize a few things in GRiD...but with all the assists turned off...it gets more challenging...very cool though)

in terms of graphics..i still think GT5 is a little more photo realistic..but mind you, GRiD also looks extremely good...the lighting is great..car detail is great..crowd is great (they react to you hitting the wall and doing nothing etc...)

the sound in GRiD is freaking incredible if you have a surround system...but i guess the same could be said for GT5 haha...

presentability...GRiD takes it..the menus rock and very easy to find things

playability...you gotta play this game with a wheel...i picked up the momo wheel ($48 wooo) and it's an amazing experience...i'm jealous of people with the G25 but then again...i don't really want to spend $250+ on a controller for games haha ...the momo wheel works amazing with GRiD and is a highly recommended alternative for any PC user (force feedback is incredible @ 40% strength :P)

in the end, again, it's all about what you like to play...GRiD is more for people who are used to arcadey type games (mind you, there is some simulation to the game) and GT5 is for people who like to adjust sway bars...car height...gear ratios...etc)...personally...i'd take GRiD any day since GT1 for ps1 drove me insane hahaha (way too hard for me)...and hey..it's got Mount Haruna in it (with both up hill and downhill battles)...yay initial D

hope this helps :)

cheers

[Canadianpsycho]

Am I missing something or does Commandos 3 and Novastorm not have playable demos? God, I hate that about the PSN Store.

[Setz]

Does the PS3 only display 16:9 properly using component or HDMI? I'm getting terrible picture using composite.

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7541/picture038uv2.jpg

edit; Nevermind. I disabled the cross reduction filter or whatever it's called, and it displays much crisper now.

[marcopolo85]

Am I missing something or does Commandos 3 and Novastorm not have playable demos? God, I hate that about the PSN Store.

I know i read somewhere that a demo release of commandos3 will come out after the full version comes out. Not sure about Novastorm.

[Ziggy007]

I keep getting conflicting information on the differences between the 80GB and 40GB versions.

Other than the hard drive size, are there differences worth noting between the 2?

If so, which has the most recent revisions and are they an improvement?


The 80GB version:
- can play both PS1 and PS2 games
- 4 USB ports, all the card reader slots

The 40GB version:
- can only play PS1 games
- 2 USB ports, no card reading

[Firestorm]

Does the PS3 only display 16:9 properly using component or HDMI? I'm getting terrible picture using composite.

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7541/picture038uv2.jpg

edit; Nevermind. I disabled the cross reduction filter or whatever it's called, and it displays much crisper now.
Why would you want to play in composite =o Waiting for you HDMI cable to ship or something?

[jwei]

The 80GB version:
- can play both PS1 and PS2 games
- 4 USB ports, all the card reader slots

The 40GB version:
- can only play PS1 games
- 2 USB ports, no card reading

40 GB, run a usb hub and you're good. Makes it at least 5 ports:cheesygri

[Setz]

Why would you want to play in composite =o Waiting for you HDMI cable to ship or something?

Waiting to find a cheap HDMI cable. I literally just got my HDTV yesterday, so I'm still fiddling with it. I don't need an HD audio signal, so perhaps component is better?

[Firestorm]

Waiting to find a cheap HDMI cable. I literally just got my HDTV yesterday, so I'm still fiddling with it. I don't need an HD audio signal, so perhaps component is better?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

HDMI will give you better video quality most likely. It's a digital signal. Monoprice makes high quality products at dirt cheap prices. Seriously. Buy from them, you will not regret it. You won't find a cheaper price. Shipping is usually about the price of the product due to how cheap it is... It'll take about a week or two.

[Setz]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

HDMI will give you better video quality most likely. It's a digital signal. Monoprice makes high quality products at dirt cheap prices. Seriously. Buy from them, you will not regret it. You won't find a cheaper price. Shipping is usually about the price of the product due to how cheap it is... It'll take about a week or two.

The thing is, I don't want to wait. :P I'd rather pay 40$ for an HDMI cable and have it today, rather than 10$ and have it in 2 weeks time.

[bembol]

Component will do. Try Costco or Wal-Mart for HDMI.

[Setz]

Component will do. Try Costco or Wal-Mart for HDMI.

Well what's the quality difference? I heard HDMI is the same as component, except it also carries an HD audio signal. Will component display 720p/1080p on the PS3?

[nosnoop]

The thing is, I don't want to wait. :P I'd rather pay 40$ for an HDMI cable and have it today, rather than 10$ and have it in 2 weeks time.

Then pay for expedited or express shipping. If you buy 2 or 3 HDMI cables, it will still end up much cheaper. And you can also consider getting an optical cable or two for your receiver if you don't have a HDMI receiver. I placed my order and got it within two days.

[bembol]

Well what's the quality difference? I heard HDMI is the same as component, except it also carries an HD audio signal. Will component display 720p/1080p on the PS3?

Not much and I think it's only 1080i but again you can't tell the difference.

[MacEngI]

Someone was telling me about this store for HDMI cables. I have no idea about quality and you should probably call in to make sure its not OOS.

http://www.techsourcecanada.ca/html/flyer.html

I might get mine from there as regular USPS shipping from monoprice takes about 2 weeks..

[zerocool24]

the few times ive ordered from them it has only taken about 5-6 business days.

[The Cake is a Lie]

2.40 or Homebrew? You decide:

http://frag-cast.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-clearer-video-of-firmware-24.html

[Setz]

2.40 or Homebrew? You decide:

http://frag-cast.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-clearer-video-of-firmware-24.html

I didn't know you could load games from an SD card.

[sfu_lifer]

the few times ive ordered from them it has only taken about 5-6 business days.

Mine has ranged from a week to 2.5 weeks.

[PCDawg]

I didn't know you could load games from an SD card.

Not yet, but once the in-game XMB is working, then comes the hacks to play games on SD and USB drives.

[Setz]

Not yet, but once the in-game XMB is working, then comes the hacks to play games on SD and USB drives.

It's going to be hard to get Blu-ray sized games to fit on SD/USB. Unless you boot from external HD.

If anything, I would only use homebrew to play SNES/NES/whatever games.

[PCDawg]

It's going to be hard to get Blu-ray sized games to fit on SD/USB. Unless you boot from external HD.

If anything, I would only use homebrew to play SNES/NES/whatever games.

You do know that games are not 50GB. Most of them are similar in size to Xbox 360 (7-8GB max)

[THINKPADT61]

Can someone explain to me this, so you can load a PS3 give to the harddrive? Does that mean I can go to roger video, rent a game, and load it to my drive and play? Not very likely, but want to know...

[thechampion116]

Can someone explain to me this, so you can load a PS3 give to the harddrive? Does that mean I can go to roger video, rent a game, and load it to my drive and play? Not very likely, but want to know...

you cannot rent and load games onto HDD to play. It is currently not possible and won't be for a while I presume. Even though most games are not close to the 25 gig limit of a blu ray disc, in order for the PS3 to even read the HDD it must be in FAT file system, which has a 2 gb filesize limit i believe (well the last time i checked).

[Setz]

What's a good (and affordable) wheel for PS3? Interested in picking up GT5 and GRID, and might as well get a wheel.

[marcopolo85]

What's a good (and affordable) wheel for PS3? Interested in picking up GT5 and GRID, and might as well get a wheel.

G25 or bust



So Ive been trying to setup a WPA secure wireless network in my house for the last couple days, both my laptops are fine but for some reason the ps3 keeps giving me an error after I put in my security code and all. My router is the Linksys WRK54G. Ive had it for quite some time and every once in a while gives me problems so ive been thinking about getting a new wireless router. Anyone have a similar problem or know a solution?

edit: btw i have the latest firmware on the router 1.55.02

[rahzel]

You do know that games are not 50GB. Most of them are similar in size to Xbox 360 (7-8GB max)
not really... most games are bigger than 8GB afaik (usually 12-20GB).

[thetrufinder]

not really... most games are bigger than 8GB afaik (usually 12-20GB).

Some games would take ALOT of HD space- mainly MGS4 and other future titles that come (as devs get familiar with the technology and improve graphics, etc.)

But other games that are multi platformed should be around the same amount of memory as a xbox 360 game (7-8 GBor maybe)

[Supra_KL]

G25 or bust



So Ive been trying to setup a WPA secure wireless network in my house for the last couple days, both my laptops are fine but for some reason the ps3 keeps giving me an error after I put in my security code and all. My router is the Linksys WRK54G. Ive had it for quite some time and every once in a while gives me problems so ive been thinking about getting a new wireless router. Anyone have a similar problem or know a solution?

edit: btw i have the latest firmware on the router 1.55.02

update the ps3 firmware. that happened to me before but fixed after the update.

[marcopolo85]

update the ps3 firmware. that happened to me before but fixed after the update.

I am at the latest firmware >:(

[fry790]

Are there any midnight releases of Metal Gear solid 4 happening near London, On?

I called a few and they said that nothing is happening yet.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

2.4 tomorrow?

[Setz]

XxXSnake23XxX

XxX XxX

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/821/1212366692233dg2.jpg

[Ziggy007]

Some games would take ALOT of HD space- mainly MGS4 and other future titles that come (as devs get familiar with the technology and improve graphics, etc.)

But other games that are multi platformed should be around the same amount of memory as a xbox 360 game (7-8 GBor maybe)

I know that most PS3 games that use more disk space than the 360 equivalent because developers put texture files in multiple locations on the disk to compensate for the lower read speed of BR vs DVD.

It is unlikely that any game not developed by Sony will ever need the maximum space. Developers usually go multiplatform, and to keep things simple they generally limit themselves to the same size.

[The Cake is a Lie]

2.4 tomorrow?

So the rumor goes. I am hoping but right now, it seems unlikely. Rumors also put it at the 18th, but we shall see.

[jwei]

So the rumor goes. I am hoping but right now, it seems unlikely. Rumors also put it at the 18th, but we shall see.

3:00 am....still nothing:(

[snika]

hey I just got the PS EYE and tried to send a video attachment but I guess you cant?? anyone heard of them adding this to a future FW. You can only send Pictures as attachments which is kind of lame

[mark_in_2k]

3:00 am....still nothing:(Where was it rumored to be today?

[TurboVolvo]

Well I just picked up a Blu-ray player that can also play PS3 games. I rented Grid last night and played until 2am... I need coffee... this machine is awesome! I just ordered GTA4 and picking up GT5. And I didn't even want a PS3.:D

[rollen]

Well I just picked up a Blu-ray player that can also play PS3 games. I rented Grid last night and played until 2am... I need coffee... this machine is awesome! I just ordered GTA4 and picking up GT5. And I didn't even want a PS3.:D

don't forget MGS4 coming out this thursday! :D

[TurboVolvo]

Oh right... I think I'm feeling a little sick... :lol:

[Setz]

I thought 80gb PS3 upscaled PS2 games? I'm playing Radiata Stories in 1080p (using HDMI not component), and it plays in 4:3 and I can see jagged edges.