Official Playstation 3 Thread

[N_Raged]

Question about controllers.

If I use the PS2 controller on the PS3 with this adapter (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5229) for example, will the buttons still be pressure sensitive?

[Fatman]

what are the best settings for watching blue rays on the PS3 on a 1080P monitor/tv?
I want to try to get rid of the film grain. Crash is horrible with this grain. I hope my PS3 isn't messed up...

[mark_in_2k]

what are the best settings for watching blue rays on the PS3 on a 1080P monitor/tv?
I want to try to get rid of the film grain. Crash is horrible with this grain. I hope my PS3 isn't messed up...Check out the review for Crash on highdefdigest (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/10/crash.html). It rated bad in picture quality and the review mentions added grain, etc.

Remember, not all Blu Rays have the same PQ. There's a lot of variation depending on how much time studios actually spent on the transfer.

[DiploDocus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bNwD7ZBgHc#t=1m25s

one of the better interactive areas in home that resembles the real game

[Canada_7]

Play-Asia has it for $78.90 US (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-15-initial+d-70-2lx5.html), and DealExtreme has it listed for a nice $39.52 US (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14146) with free shipping but currently they don't have stock.


'Backordered' or 'not in stock' at Dealextreme means you're never, EVER going to see your order.

They just shipped something I bought in October 2008 that I forgot all about (granted it was worth $3, but nonetheless). It takes forever to ship things they actually have in stock, let alone anything else.

If it's in stock and you don't mind waiting though, Dealextreme isn't a half bad choice. I've had ~100 orders total.
Unfortunately, even if it were in stock the version DX sells is the Asian version, which does not have online capabilities (which also means theres a few DLC that will not be available). Play-Asia does have the Japanese version available (with online) but it's freaking expensive.

[Super strokey]

I finally got mw2 last night as a gift from my wife. Will be starting it sometime next week or tomorrow. Hope I enjoy it as much as the last one. Have they fixed the issues that it had?

[Usuyami]

I finally got mw2 last night as a gift from my wife. Will be starting it sometime next week or tomorrow. Hope I enjoy it as much as the last one. Have they fixed the issues that it had?

Wow your wife rocks. While I was in TRU yesterday, I saw a beautiful woman PMing Dragon Age Origins for her boyfriend. Where are you people meeting these kind of ladies??

[Canada_7]

Another quick question (if anyone is starting to get annoyed with these, sorry about that): I'm thinking of getting Little Big Planet but I'm not particularly big in terms of customization in games or w/e...will I still get decent enjoyment and value with the game?

[FlyingSoLow]

Another quick question (if anyone is starting to get annoyed with these, sorry about that): I'm thinking of getting Little Big Planet but I'm not particularly big in terms of customization in games or w/e...will I still get decent enjoyment and value with the game?

I would think so, definitely if you have someone to play with. Creating levels and customizing your sack boy doesn't need to be done.

[Setz]

Another quick question (if anyone is starting to get annoyed with these, sorry about that): I'm thinking of getting Little Big Planet but I'm not particularly big in terms of customization in games or w/e...will I still get decent enjoyment and value with the game?

Do you mean you don't wish to create levels? I never created a damn thing (played single player about 10 times and multiplayer a lot) and I bought it three times.

[game_fanatic]

Unfortunately, even if it were in stock the version DX sells is the Asian version, which does not have online capabilities (which also means theres a few DLC that will not be available). Play-Asia does have the Japanese version available (with online) but it's freaking expensive.

Hey Canada, Play-Asia has some coupons that you might be able to take advantage of!

Get US$8 off a purchase of US$50 or more
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Get US$12 off a purchase of US$100 or more
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[Fatman]

finally got ps3 media server to work for my PS3. But I'm so confused by all the settings, could anyone help me with the best video quality settings? i Just don't know where to navigate.

Also, does watching videos through streaming or copying to my PS3 from my mac through our wireless connection use up internet bandwidth?

I tried to stream an MKV but it was stuttering like crazy, am I doing something wrong?

[dell]

finally got ps3 media server to work for my PS3. But I'm so confused by all the settings, could anyone help me with the best video quality settings? i Just don't know where to navigate.

Also, does watching videos through streaming or copying to my PS3 from my mac through our wireless connection use up internet bandwidth?

I tried to stream an MKV but it was stuttering like crazy, am I doing something wrong?

I haven't really played with the quality settings. As for copying/streaming through wireless, it doesn't use up your internet bandwidth because your only networking between your computer and the PS3 and not the internet. Maybe your MKVs are stuttering because your wireless connection isn't strong enough to handle all the data. I use like a 50-foot crosswired network cable instead of using wireless so I don't have to worry about wireless signal strength.

[Fatman]

do your MKVs look just as good as if playing them on your PC or something with the default media server settings? Is it choppy with just an ethernet connection to your PS3 or is it smooth? Mine chops every one second.

Signal strength is 100%

[Roconne]

do your MKVs look just as good as if playing them on your PC or something with the default media server settings? Is it choppy with just an ethernet connection to your PS3 or is it smooth? Mine chops every one second.

Signal strength is 100%

I find if I'm streaming 720p or 1080p content, my ps3 MUST be wired to the router. The wireless on the ps3 isn't the best, and for me it struggles streaming HD content without skipping.

So try using a wired connection and see if it works better. If not, you will need to mess with the settings.

[CFRTim]

I find if I'm streaming 720p or 1080p content, my ps3 MUST be wired to the router. The wireless on the ps3 isn't the best, and for me it struggles streaming HD content without skipping.

So try using a wired connection and see if it works better. If not, you will need to mess with the settings.

+1
After trying wireless for a few hours of getting my PS3, I've come to the conclusion you MUST have a wired connection for best results. Streaming, downloading, gaming all worked like ass on my 100% strength wireless connection. Many people in here make a lot of fuss about hte PS3 having built-in wireless, I on the other hand, don't like it. I guess if you had no choice it will have to do, but wired>wireless

[Teh_Canadian]

+1
After trying wireless for a few hours of getting my PS3, I've come to the conclusion you MUST have a wired connection for best results. Streaming, downloading, gaming all worked like ass on my 100% strength wireless connection. Many people in here make a lot of fuss about hte PS3 having built-in wireless, I on the other hand, don't like it. I guess if you had no choice it will have to do, but wired>wireless

After my wireless internet began to crash often, I switched my PS3 to a wired connection and noticed a big change. (hardly any lag / ect) If you can have it wired, do it. Totally worth it.

[shannn]

+1
After trying wireless for a few hours of getting my PS3, I've come to the conclusion you MUST have a wired connection for best results. Streaming, downloading, gaming all worked like ass on my 100% strength wireless connection. Many people in here make a lot of fuss about hte PS3 having built-in wireless, I on the other hand, don't like it. I guess if you had no choice it will have to do, but wired>wireless

Not everyone has their PS3 right next to their modem / router. It's called convenience

[Setz]

I'm finding wireless to be okay for online gaming. I had company over for a few nights and I moved my PS3 to accommodate them (don't want little kids playing in my room, rather the rec room), and I had a 15% signal strength at best, but I was still able to play MW2 online without much problem. I'd have short bursts of lag, but for the most part it was smooth.

But for pretty much anything else it's pretty bad. I can't do Borderlands on 15% signal, nor World at War, nor LittleBigPlanet, nor etc. And connecting to PSN takes a while too (5 minutes around).

[edgedamage]

Not everyone has their PS3 right next to their modem / router. It's called convenience

CAT5 has a max length of 100 meters.

[CFRTim]

Not everyone has their PS3 right next to their modem / router. It's called convenience

I don't have my PS3 next to the modem / router. It's called monoprice ;)

[Canada_7]

Hey Canada, Play-Asia has some coupons that you might be able to take advantage of!

Get US$8 off a purchase of US$50 or more
RK-YML-TWH


Get US$12 off a purchase of US$100 or more
FJ-XMW-HKT
Thanks, will keep those in mind. Theres a couple in BST I just found but one of them isn't even bothering to read my PM and I've also let him know in his thread I've PM'd him:mad:.

[Fatman]

so false alarm, I thought I got media server working but it works for like 30 minutes and then I get a DLNA protocol error 2104 using a mac. Anyone see this before?

[shannn]

CAT5 has a max length of 100 meters.

Not everyone has the time to wire their house full of wires.

I have my PS3 wired as well, but having to drill a couple holes and fastening the CAT5 along my walls so that they would be inconspicuous was a PITA

I'm just saying, it is nice having the PS3 being wireless. Obviously wired is better, but for others, convenience reigns supreme

[thechampion116]

Not everyone has the time to wire their house full of wires.

I have my PS3 wired as well, but having to drill a couple holes and fastening the CAT5 along my walls so that they would be inconspicuous was a PITA

I'm just saying, it is nice having the PS3 being wireless. Obviously wired is better, but for others, convenience reigns supreme

same here. Streaming isn't perfect wirelessly but if you can hold a strong connection it ain't bad.

I recently hooked up my PS3 back to a wired connection in order to get the PS3 from the main room since I couldn't play it there when I needed too because others were using the TV. Right now, I'm experiencing more lag online wired than I ever did wirelessly.

[WolfByte]

Hey everyone,

I have a question. Is anyone else experiencing problems syncing the trophies? I keep getting an error after it gets stuck at 17% and won't go further.

I'm logged onto the PSN and can play online no problems.

[applenano]

I can't connect online!!!! I was able to about 2 weeks ago. So frustrated. Tried all that sh*t on google, still not working. Please help me someone? I am getting that 86******** error thing! My router is in the basement and my PS3 is in my room. I know it far away and everything, but as of two weeks ago it was working!

Please help, suggestions!

[applenano]

also, did anyone else think the cod ending on campaign mod wasnt that good? I thought I had so much more to complete, but it basically just ended...

[Roconne]

Not everyone has the time to wire their house full of wires.

I have my PS3 wired as well, but having to drill a couple holes and fastening the CAT5 along my walls so that they would be inconspicuous was a PITA

I'm just saying, it is nice having the PS3 being wireless. Obviously wired is better, but for others, convenience reigns supreme
The guy was asking how to stream HD without stuttering. Yeah having your PS3 wireless is a lot more convenient, but chances are you will have a REAL hard time getting that HD content to stream smoothly. Which is why we said to wire it up...

[thechampion116]

I can't connect online!!!! I was able to about 2 weeks ago. So frustrated. Tried all that sh*t on google, still not working. Please help me someone? I am getting that 86******** error thing! My router is in the basement and my PS3 is in my room. I know it far away and everything, but as of two weeks ago it was working!

Please help, suggestions!

bring your ps3 downstairs and try it. Maybe something is interfering with your wireless signal. Try changing the channels on your router.


Hey everyone,

I have a question. Is anyone else experiencing problems syncing the trophies? I keep getting an error after it gets stuck at 17% and won't go further.

I'm logged onto the PSN and can play online no problems.

It happened to me too but it worked eventually. Don't worry too much about it.

[Soulsaber]

Hey everyone,

I have a question. Is anyone else experiencing problems syncing the trophies? I keep getting an error after it gets stuck at 17% and won't go further.

I'm logged onto the PSN and can play online no problems.

I dunno if this will work for you, but I go to the friends list, and go "compare trophies" and that usually works.

[Fatman]

Is there a good program for mac that is equivelant to MKV2Vob? I use that on my PC but my only PC is my EEE pc and it's pretty slow. I would like to do the same on my mac.


I have some MKVs that I need to convert as well as some HD WMV files to convert into smaller chunks for fat 32.


thanks

[Super strokey]

Not everyone has their PS3 right next to their modem / router. It's called convenience

What does that have to do with what he said? Hes right, if you are gonna play online or stream hi def stuff you should 100% be on a hardline or else you can expect serious issues/

[Super strokey]

Is there a good program for mac that is equivelant to MKV2Vob? I use that on my PC but my only PC is my EEE pc and it's pretty slow. I would like to do the same on my mac.


I have some MKVs that I need to convert as well as some HD WMV files to convert into smaller chunks for fat 32.


thanks

Have you considered boot camp?

[Fatman]

I have but waiting for my windows 7 to come in. In the meantime I'm asking because there must be a good program out there for Macs. It's been so long. Much appreciated.

[Canada_7]

Finished my first PS3 game...Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Now going to return it for the $20 I bought it for :lol: (store I got it from allows for a 2 week return for the full amount). Was pretty fun.

[df329]

mkv2vob is useless now

ps3mediaserver - stream mkv files no problem

[game_fanatic]

Finished my first PS3 game...Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Now going to return it for the $20 I bought it for :lol: (store I got it from allows for a 2 week return for the full amount). Was pretty fun.

Are you sure it isn't supposed to be sealed?

[husdaman]

Quick question about a ps3 controller and ps3. I bought a ps3 at RCSS about 2 weeks ago when they had the free controller and no tax. Anyway I seem to be having syncing issues(flashing red lights) with my controller that came with the ps3 itself(not the free one, I haven't opened that yet). Every 2 or 3 starts, the controller does not sync. I have hooked it up with a cable and did the resync yesterday. Today I got the error again and had to restart from the console. I have till this Saturday to get it returned to RCSS? Is this an issue or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

[Canada_7]

Are you sure it isn't supposed to be sealed?

Nah, it's because I got it used. Don't know if I overpaid or not, but w/e.

[thechampion116]

Nah, it's because I got it used. Don't know if I overpaid or not, but w/e.

where??????

even then, places like EB games put a sticker to seal the game.

[Setz]

where??????

even then, places like EB games put a sticker to seal the game.

Gamerama at Yonge & Eglinton allows you to exchange games after you've beaten them.

[mark_in_2k]

I have but waiting for my windows 7 to come in. In the meantime I'm asking because there must be a good program out there for Macs. It's been so long. Much appreciated.I would try Handbrake to convert to PS3 format on the Mac.

[Canada_7]

Gamerama at Yonge & Eglinton allows you to exchange games after you've beaten them.

Yes, I got the game at Gamerama. It's right under the EB slightly north of Yonge&Eglinton along the west side of Yonge. I don't think they'll accept it after ANYTIME you beat the game, but for used games, they have it where you can refund it within 2 weeks. Didn't ask/forgot what the policy was for brand new games.

[FlyingSoLow]

Quick question about a ps3 controller and ps3. I bought a ps3 at RCSS about 2 weeks ago when they had the free controller and no tax. Anyway I seem to be having syncing issues(flashing red lights) with my controller that came with the ps3 itself(not the free one, I haven't opened that yet). Every 2 or 3 starts, the controller does not sync. I have hooked it up with a cable and did the resync yesterday. Today I got the error again and had to restart from the console. I have till this Saturday to get it returned to RCSS? Is this an issue or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

I know you've synced it, but try resetting the controller (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&message.id=4144417#M4144417).

[Fatman]

I would try Handbrake to convert to PS3 format on the Mac.

it looks like a nice program to use but it doesn't seem to have an option to split for fat32? Also, wondering if it works for splitting WMV HD but it doesn't seem to work. I need a wmv splitter for mac and PC.

too many programs out there with mixed feelings from everyone that I can't choose.

thanks

[mflat]

Hey all,

Just got a PS3 for my birthday (along with a Denon 790 - best girlfriend in the world!). Really love this machine - gaming is amazing. I've been trying to keep myself happy with the Wii for so long, but after watching game trailers for Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2, etc., I just knew that I was kidding myself and needed a proper gaming machine.

Am currently playing Prince of Persia, Fifa 10, and have Bioshock & Assassin's Creed queued up next. Good time to be buying the console as all these games (except Fifa 10) can be had for < $20.

I'm going to pickup the Uncharted + DS3 bundle as that's a great deal.

Also have been playing Fifa 10 online and really need a bluetooth headset.

Question: for those who have bought the official PS3 bluetooth headset, do you regret it, or is it worth spending the extra money for? I like the included charging cradle, and the fact that it's upgradeable by Sony for future firmware changes. Thoughts?

Glad to be part of the club!

[Super strokey]

Hey all,

Just got a PS3 for my birthday (along with a Denon 790 - best girlfriend in the world!). Really love this machine - gaming is amazing. I've been trying to keep myself happy with the Wii for so long, but after watching game trailers for Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2, etc., I just knew that I was kidding myself and needed a proper gaming machine.

Am currently playing Prince of Persia, Fifa 10, and have Bioshock & Assassin's Creed queued up next. Good time to be buying the console as all these games (except Fifa 10) can be had for < $20.

I'm going to pickup the Uncharted + DS3 bundle as that's a great deal.

Also have been playing Fifa 10 online and really need a bluetooth headset.

Question: for those who have bought the official PS3 bluetooth headset, do you regret it, or is it worth spending the extra money for? I like the included charging cradle, and the fact that it's upgradeable by Sony for future firmware changes. Thoughts?

Glad to be part of the club!


welcome to the darkside!

As for teh ps3 headset i love it. Its really good quality and fits my ear good. I got mine for cheap when i bought socom so that may be an option for you on that. I think i bought socom with the headset for 39.99 when it launched and it was totally worth it. Socom took a while to get to a playable state but its darn fun now. I suggest you consider getting the bundle, but if you want to wait a few more months, wait till februrary and get the MAG/headset bundle that supposed to be coming. I think that will be a better value. It will cost more but MAG is awesome (its a love hate type game, and i LOVE it)

[mflat]

welcome to the darkside!

As for teh ps3 headset i love it. Its really good quality and fits my ear good. I got mine for cheap when i bought socom so that may be an option for you on that. I think i bought socom with the headset for 39.99 when it launched and it was totally worth it. Socom took a while to get to a playable state but its darn fun now. I suggest you consider getting the bundle, but if you want to wait a few more months, wait till februrary and get the MAG/headset bundle that supposed to be coming. I think that will be a better value. It will cost more but MAG is awesome (its a love hate type game, and i LOVE it)

Interesting - all the reviews I've read about SOCOM, even after the patch, say the game is pretty useless.... I was about to buy the bundle for $59 yesterday, but perhaps I need to find some place selling it for $39. The cheapest I've found for the headset alone is $49 at LD. Anyone know any good deals for either the headset or the bundle?

[Super strokey]

Interesting - all the reviews I've read about SOCOM, even after the patch, say the game is pretty useless.... I was about to buy the bundle for $59 yesterday, but perhaps I need to find some place selling it for $39. The cheapest I've found for the headset alone is $49 at LD. Anyone know any good deals for either the headset or the bundle?

Wait for boxing day, im sure you will find one cheap then. Also the game has had several patches, each one making the game better.

[ludhi]

question for ps3 owners.. does it have a voltage coverter switch at the back? a friend of mine bought the game here in canada and wants to play it in asia, where the voltage is 220v

[Super strokey]

question for ps3 owners.. does it have a voltage coverter switch at the back? a friend of mine bought the game here in canada and wants to play it in asia, where the voltage is 220v

Not that i know of, also do you mean system or game? Cause the game would work fine but the system wouldnt.

[mflat]

question for ps3 owners.. does it have a voltage coverter switch at the back? a friend of mine bought the game here in canada and wants to play it in asia, where the voltage is 220v

According to the internets it is dual voltage, although not widely advertised by Sony.

Here (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090831203747AAOnYzPhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090831203747AAOnYzP)

[ludhi]

Not that i know of, also do you mean system or game? Cause the game would work fine but the system wouldnt.

system.

[supremekai]

I bought my PS3 phat with me when I went to China, and it work fine..

[ReverseFate]

I just bought Fat Princess off of PS Store, and while its pretty damn fun, I can't seem to connect to ANY online matches. Searching for games would just get stuck on "Connecting to Host", and then the game will restart saying I can't connect to that particular host. I've tried several times, on two different days. Anyone else having the same problem?

[DiploDocus]

I just bought Fat Princess off of PS Store, and while its pretty damn fun, I can't seem to connect to ANY online matches. Searching for games would just get stuck on "Connecting to Host", and then the game will restart saying I can't connect to that particular host. I've tried several times, on two different days. Anyone else having the same problem?

ya i was wondering if people even played it anymore

i had to keep trying and it eventually found a game but it took awhile

Some of the smaller PSN titles with multiplayer no longer have people playing on them

[ReverseFate]

ya i was wondering if people even played it anymore

i had to keep trying and it eventually found a game but it took awhile

Some of the smaller PSN titles with multiplayer no longer have people playing on them

Aww, that's a shame, the online looked promising. But I guess the single player will have to entertain me for now, whenever I want to take a break from my other games. xD

[DiploDocus]

there should be people playing it online since its one of the top selling PSN titles

i'm not sure why finding a game is so difficult, maybe their network team sucks because i have no problem finding games for Battlefield 1943

[thechampion116]

there should be people playing it online since its one of the top selling PSN titles

i'm not sure why finding a game is so difficult, maybe their network team sucks because i have no problem finding games for Battlefield 1943

the network set up by the devs are not good. It has always been an issue but I enjoyed the game and got my $4 worth out of it but I'm sure teh majority of the community has also moved on.

[husdaman]

I know you've synced it, but try resetting the controller (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&message.id=4144417#M4144417).

Thanks this worked

[nsX-]

does anyone have a ps3 slim and hearing weird cracking sounds while the system is turned on and off?i hear them every now and then and it seems like something is literally cracking / popping inside.

[rahzel]

does anyone have a ps3 slim and hearing weird cracking sounds while the system is turned on and off?i hear them every now and then and it seems like something is literally cracking / popping inside.
It's normal. It's just the plastic expanding and contracting because the casing is closer to the internals.

[jordanstj]

does anyone have a ps3 slim and hearing weird cracking sounds while the system is turned on and off?i hear them every now and then and it seems like something is literally cracking / popping inside.My friend's sounds like that... it's hard to hear, though. I guess it's normal.

[belowzeros]

does anyone have a ps3 slim and hearing weird cracking sounds while the system is turned on and off?i hear them every now and then and it seems like something is literally cracking / popping inside.

I get it a lot with all my electronics in my bedroom. the room has 2 exposed walls so it's a bit cooler than the rest of the house. and it's got poor ventilation so when everything starts whirring the heat builds up fast. it's normal. unless of course you feel like you are sitting in a really big rice crispies bowl then maybe you have too much popping.

it should stop after the room and everything acclimatize

[WolfByte]

does anyone have a ps3 slim and hearing weird cracking sounds while the system is turned on and off?i hear them every now and then and it seems like something is literally cracking / popping inside.

Happens with my fat ps3 as well. Hear it sometimes during loading scenes in games as well.

[bessam]

Yea, definitely have the cracking going on with my slim too - temperature changes make sense though.

So I'm looking to grab an extra controller, but with boxing day coming up I thought I'd ask if anyone expects it any sales on it, or if it's not worth waiting. There are a couple of deals right now between the bundle / BB B2G1F / Sony Store $50 gift card = $50 off $100 coupon... but I don't really need anything more than the controller! Suggestions? Thanks!

[XxXSnake23XxX]

PSN acting funny today?!?!

its been taking like 5 min for me to long in!

[mflat]

PSN acting funny today?!?!

its been taking like 5 min for me to long in!

I had lots of problems last night. I was constantly getting kicked off PSN, every 5 mins or so. And the EA Fifa servers were not letting me log in.

Not sure if I just need a router reset or what...

[Winkle]

No issues with my PS3 fat and I keep my house at a consistently balmy 18C.

[game_fanatic]

Yea, definitely have the cracking going on with my slim too - temperature changes make sense though.

So I'm looking to grab an extra controller, but with boxing day coming up I thought I'd ask if anyone expects it any sales on it, or if it's not worth waiting. There are a couple of deals right now between the bundle / BB B2G1F / Sony Store $50 gift card = $50 off $100 coupon... but I don't really need anything more than the controller! Suggestions? Thanks!

Well you could by the controller right now from FS/BB, and if something better comes along, you have 30 days to make the return, which would cover you for the Christmas/Boxing Day sales going on at other places.

[thechampion116]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/ps3-3-15-system-software-update/

nice update in my opinion

[XxXSnake23XxX]

I had lots of problems last night. I was constantly getting kicked off PSN, every 5 mins or so. And the EA Fifa servers were not letting me log in.

Not sure if I just need a router reset or what...

Yeah it was all last night, even with a router reset... this morning it was back to normal

[Super strokey]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/ps3-3-15-system-software-update/

nice update in my opinion

Especially considering its optional, its win win.

[nufan]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/ps3-3-15-system-software-update/

nice update in my opinion
seems pretty boring, though I don't have multiple PS3's or a PSPGo so I guess that's why?

I'd rather they fix the controller syncing issues on the slim :mad:

[Super strokey]

seems pretty boring, though I don't have multiple PS3's or a PSPGo so I guess that's why?

I'd rather they fix the controller syncing issues on the slim :mad:

It also lets you play psp minis on teh ps3 so thats a plus

[nufan]

It also lets you play psp minis on teh ps3 so thats a plus
and why would I want to play small games designed for a tiny screen on my big HDTV? :)

[thechampion116]

and why would I want to play small games designed for a tiny screen on my big HDTV? :)

because some of the PSP Minis are actually fun, if you have actually played any that is.

[Ninjai]

It's almost like a reverse remote play?

[Soulsaber]

s
I'd rather they fix the controller syncing issues on the slim :mad:

+1

It getting really annoying now...

[Super strokey]

and why would I want to play small games designed for a tiny screen on my big HDTV? :)


because some of the PSP Minis are actually fun, if you have actually played any that is.

I think that answers it well

[thechampion116]

+1

It getting really annoying now...

i believe its supposed to be part of the update but then again it doesn't matter to a lot of us because ours don't have controller issues.

[coolman217]

ok. I'm a newbie with a new fat ps3 (80gb) and I'm having a bit of an issue maintaining server connection. I was trying to play RE5 with my friend but connection to server keeps disconnecting me. I tested the internet connection on the ps3 and it states that connectivity is at 75-85% with download MBPS of 4.7 to 9. I have disabled UPnP on my router but without avail. I am connected to the router in a wireless manner as the router is too far for me to connect. Is it an issue with my internet connection or the server? Would a wireless internet adapter work as I can extend the adapter closer to the router or my only remedy is a hard wired connection? Really appreciate an advice on this issue.

[mflat]

Two nights ago I had the same behavior (see previous page) and it was confirmed by another RFD'er. Even after a router and PS3 reset, same crap.

Last night it was perfect for me.

Roll of the dice?

[coolman217]

I've tried it for 2 days in a row. Same thing. Might have to get a 50ft cable and test it cuz it ain't no fun getting disconnected while playing.

[Super strokey]

wifi is less than stable when it comes to gaming guys, you should all realize that. If you can avoid it at all, drop the wifi and get a cable. Its way better.

[Roconne]

ok. I'm a newbie with a new fat ps3 (80gb) and I'm having a bit of an issue maintaining server connection. I was trying to play RE5 with my friend but connection to server keeps disconnecting me. I tested the internet connection on the ps3 and it states that connectivity is at 75-85% with download MBPS of 4.7 to 9. I have disabled UPnP on my router but without avail. I am connected to the router in a wireless manner as the router is too far for me to connect. Is it an issue with my internet connection or the server? Would a wireless internet adapter work as I can extend the adapter closer to the router or my only remedy is a hard wired connection? Really appreciate an advice on this issue.

Give yourself a static IP (don't let the ps3 automatically give you one, manually enter it) and see if that fixes your problem.

I had similar issues when I was running my ps3 over the wireless.

[coolman217]

wifi is less than stable when it comes to gaming guys, you should all realize that. If you can avoid it at all, drop the wifi and get a cable. Its way better.

If I could, I would. In my case, I might have to pull a 50ft ethernet cable. :(



Give yourself a static IP (don't let the ps3 automatically give you one, manually enter it) and see if that fixes your problem.

I had similar issues when I was running my ps3 over the wireless.

I've already set in static IP and open ports. if only I can get a bridge going. it just might help.

[musdy]

My LCD monitor search continues.....

$169.99 in-store.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=788498

[DiploDocus]

My LCD monitor search continues.....

$169.99 in-store.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=788498

24" Dell for $197 ($206 with levy)

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=759444&affixedcode=WW

[ayumon]

hwat is a good sound system with the ps3?

Brand?
BOSE, sony, Samsung?

5.1 vs 2.1?
Which one would you pick?

[mflat]

hwat is a good sound system with the ps3?

Brand?
BOSE, sony, Samsung?

5.1 vs 2.1?
Which one would you pick?

Wow, thread war upcoming for putting forward BOSE as a "good sound system". What's your budget? Obviously, 5.1 is better than 2.1.

[CFRTim]

hwat is a good sound system with the ps3?

Brand?
BOSE, sony, Samsung?

5.1 vs 2.1?
Which one would you pick?

HTF?

Are looking for a A/Vreceiver or are you talking speakers?

[DiploDocus]

UK Playstation Store has a bunch of Uncharted 2 videos that I haven't seen on the bonus features ingame

Its the cast, director and writer of the game discussing the process, really fun watch

[Roconne]

If you guys haven't downloaded PJ:Shooter yet, do so now. Really fun game.

[Canada_7]

So the only thing I've done with the PS3 since I recently got it was to play a few games with it (well other than updating it after taking it out of the box of course). Anyone have tips to make the most out of it and all it's functionalties?

[belowzeros]

Anyone have tips to make the most out of it and all it's functionalties?

ship it to me, I'll work it to death :D

[thechampion116]

So the only thing I've done with the PS3 since I recently got it was to play a few games with it (well other than updating it after taking it out of the box of course). Anyone have tips to make the most out of it and all it's functionalties?

buy some top-notch blu-ray movies (check reviews).

get some more games.

watch some of your own videos on it.

I use it to listen to music when I'm doing stuff around the house.

[twitchyzero]

Buy Transformers, The Dark Knight, Planet Earth and Band of Brothers on blu-ray and you'll feel like you already got the most outta your system.

[markj]

If you guys haven't downloaded PJ:Shooter yet, do so now. Really fun game.

this game is awesome...i really like it and hope there are more levels than just the 1st page you start on?

[ATLien69]

Does eb/gamestop still have a supply of bad company 2 beta codes??? Anyon have an extra that they wish to donate? :)

[congeetime]

Anyone know if Costco is having a new PS3 bundle??!?
they used to have the $350 for ps3 plus two controllers but for some reason, they pulled it off the shelfs. They also had the original $299 PS3 for one day and they also pulled that off the shelfs :\

[Roconne]

this game is awesome...i really like it and hope there are more levels than just the 1st page you start on?

There are 3 'areas' that you unlock (that's including the initial one you start on).

It unfortunately is pretty short, but it will take some time to go through all the levels again collecting all the treasures.

[DiploDocus]

must have PS3 titles for 2010?

God of War 3
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3441/part3ju.jpg

Heavy Rain
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/989/989711/heavy-rain-20090602032031145_640w.jpg

Gran Turismo 5
http://i36.tinypic.com/kao1i0.jpg

The Last Guardian?
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/993/993432/the-last-guardian-20090610095344144_640w.jpg

[mflat]

Agree on 3/4 must haves for 2010. Not a racing fan.

The Last Guardian is an absolute must for me as I never played ICO/Shadow of the Colossus, but completely envied them as an XBOX1 owner.

[mark_in_2k]

Heavy Rain had a good preview on Joystiq and it seems like there's not too much playability to be had as it's made up of quick time events (similar to the boss fights in GOW).

Heavy Rain would only be a rental for me.

[DiploDocus]

Heavy Rain had a good preview on Joystiq and it seems like there's not too much playability to be had as it's made up of quick time events (similar to the boss fights in GOW).

Heavy Rain would only be a rental for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-MOJJ5dLdk

rofl

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-249.jpg
http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-149.jpg
http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-154.jpg

[game_fanatic]

I'm really not getting this Heavy Rain game; is there any action involved or what? I saw the video with the chick putting on make-up and ripping her skirt...looks dynamite:rolleyes:

[belowzeros]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-MOJJ5dLdk



you know they just came from watching True Lies before they had the development meeting for this story board...sheesh

[ReverseFate]

must have PS3 titles for 2010?

God of War 3
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3441/part3ju.jpg

Heavy Rain
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/989/989711/heavy-rain-20090602032031145_640w.jpg

Gran Turismo 5
http://i36.tinypic.com/kao1i0.jpg

The Last Guardian?
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/993/993432/the-last-guardian-20090610095344144_640w.jpg

And to add on that list:

White Knight Chronicles
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/937/937193/white-knight-chronicles-20081210092647462_640w.jpg

ModNation Racers
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/989/989753/modnation-racers-20090602033242450_640w.jpg

And probably for certain individuals (though not including myself)....

MAG
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/989/989762/mag-20090602033807526_640w.jpg

[robman_rob]

Anyone have tips to make the most out of it and all it's functionalties?

have a kick ass tv, couch, and environment setup with drinks nearby. invite friends over. wear it around your neck, i hear chicks dig that kind of thing.

[CFRTim]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-MOJJ5dLdk

rofl

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-249.jpg
http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-149.jpg
http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/h/e/heavy-rain-playstation-3-ps3-154.jpg

:confused: This looks like a game to avoid

[Haz]

:confused: This looks like a game to avoidNot a game for everyone. Looks like a "choose-your-own-adventure" narrative. Saw a demo video of cop dealing with a robber in a grocery store.

[Sakaban]

And to add on that list:

White Knight Chronicles
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/937/937193/white-knight-chronicles-20081210092647462_640w.jpg


Totally agree on White Knight Chronicles! most of the hype for this game is stolen by other games I want to play around that time, Final Fantasy XIII, Star Ocean, Yakuza 3. And I really have no time to spend so much hours on a game.

[Super strokey]

:confused: This looks like a game to avoid

You havnt been following heavy rain? It looks amazing so far, it could easily be crap but from what they have stated about the game, if true, it will be like nothing else out there. Im cautiously optimistic with it

[Haz]

You havnt been following heavy rain? It looks amazing so far, it could easily be crap but from what they have stated about the game, if true, it will be like nothing else out there. Im cautiously optimistic with itHere's a gameplay video. (http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=5746)

[CFRTim]

You havnt been following heavy rain? It looks amazing so far, it could easily be crap but from what they have stated about the game, if true, it will be like nothing else out there. Im cautiously optimistic with it

That could swing either way, it could be a good or bad thing. Yes, I have been following, it just dosn't do anthing (exciting) for me, yet. I don't buy into hype, especially sony hype

[thechampion116]

That could swing either way, it could be a good or bad thing. Yes, I have been following, it just dosn't do anthing (exciting) for me, yet. I don't buy into hype, especially sony hype

sure.

I think this game can go either way. Also the developers last game wasn't too good in my opinion so I don't fully trust them.

Whatever, my gaming year in 2010 is already booked with God of War III, Super Street Fighter, FXIII and thats only the first half.

[belowzeros]

they had a playable demo of Dante on xplay today.

ya it looks a lot like GoW but heck it looks well done too and got it's own variances on GoW. More GoW isn't a bad thing imho.


heavy rain I dunno how I feel about that yet. I think I'd rather read a book than play that thing so far. It's slow and odd from what I've seen so far...

[markj]

You havnt been following heavy rain? It looks amazing so far, it could easily be crap but from what they have stated about the game, if true, it will be like nothing else out there. Im cautiously optimistic with it

ya it does look interesting but im not sure if i will buy it or just rent it from what ive seen so far...

[Super strokey]

ya it does look interesting but im not sure if i will buy it or just rent it from what ive seen so far...


That could swing either way, it could be a good or bad thing. Yes, I have been following, it just dosn't do anthing (exciting) for me, yet. I don't buy into hype, especially sony hype

I think CFRtim summed it up best, a game like heavy rain is best to take a wait and see attitude towards it. It could be epicly awesome, or epic fail. we shall see.

[Roconne]

So did anyone here get into the Modnations Racer beta? Codes went out earlier tonight for people who signed up for Qore or on the modnations website.

Playstation blog, gamespot, and a few other sites will be having giveaways later today if you missed out on getting a code. So you still have a chance at getting one.

Beta runs from Dec 18th - Jan 10th.

[mark_in_2k]

So did anyone here get into the Modnations Racer beta? Codes went out earlier tonight for people who signed up for Qore or on the modnations website.

Playstation blog, gamespot, and a few other sites will be having giveaways later today if you missed out on getting a code. So you still have a chance at getting one.

Beta runs from Dec 18th - Jan 10th.Thanks for the reminder. I got a code with my copy of Little Big Planey GOTY edition. Will definitely check it out this weekend.

[thechampion116]

http://kotaku.com/5429592/survey-sony-considering-premium-playstation-network-subscriptions

its just a survey that was done by Sony and they are clearly looking to premium PSN.

The prices they are suggesting is 69.99 or 29.99 (three tier model) and the current free one.

The free one will stay for those who don't want to fork over money to play online. Basically the pay models have stuff some users want including cross-game voice chat, play full PS3 games for 1hr free trial, exclusive demos, play for free psone classics, psp minis, and free theme access.

If they include that stuff for 69.99, I might actually subscribe especially if the last bit comes to fruition.

[game_fanatic]

http://kotaku.com/5429592/survey-sony-considering-premium-playstation-network-subscriptions

its just a survey that was done by Sony and they are clearly looking to premium PSN.

The prices they are suggesting is 69.99 or 29.99 (three tier model) and the current free one.

The free one will stay for those who don't want to fork over money to play online. Basically the pay models have stuff some users want including cross-game voice chat, play full PS3 games for 1hr free trial, exclusive demos, play for free psone classics, psp minis, and free theme access.

If they include that stuff for 69.99, I might actually subscribe especially if the last bit comes to fruition.

I like the "play full PS3 games for an hour" and "free psone classics." I'd definitely pay $70 for those perks, especially since some games I'm iffy on don't have demos.

[marcopolo85]

I like the "play full PS3 games for an hour" and "free psone classics." I'd definitely pay $70 for those perks, especially since some games I'm iffy on don't have demos.

This and the extended warranty may actually make this worth while.

[cmge]

http://kotaku.com/5429592/survey-sony-considering-premium-playstation-network-subscriptions

its just a survey that was done by Sony and they are clearly looking to premium PSN.

The prices they are suggesting is 69.99 or 29.99 (three tier model) and the current free one.

The free one will stay for those who don't want to fork over money to play online. Basically the pay models have stuff some users want including cross-game voice chat, play full PS3 games for 1hr free trial, exclusive demos, play for free psone classics, psp minis, and free theme access.

If they include that stuff for 69.99, I might actually subscribe especially if the last bit comes to fruition.

a few comments on kotaku makes sense and i for one am not interested one bit for paying.... all i want is cross voice chat and i have to pay for it!?... ugh...

[game_fanatic]

This and the extended warranty may actually make this worth while.

extended warranty?

[Roconne]

extended warranty?
One of the options is a 3 year extended warranty.

[game_fanatic]

One of the options is a 3 year extended warranty.

Ah true, I guess I should've read the actual story haha. Guess we'll wait and see!

[Super strokey]

I like the "play full PS3 games for an hour" and "free psone classics." I'd definitely pay $70 for those perks, especially since some games I'm iffy on don't have demos.

Agreed, if its really good ill take a look at it. My only beef would be if i get free ps1 games using the subscription will i get a refund on all the old ones i bought? Other than that im interest, not sold on it but interested


a few comments on kotaku makes sense and i for one am not interested one bit for paying.... all i want is cross voice chat and i have to pay for it!?... ugh...

Well find another games console that has it and its free?

[mark_in_2k]

Agreed, if its really good ill take a look at it. My only beef would be if i get free ps1 games using the subscription will i get a refund on all the old ones i bought?We all know that things never work like that! You buy something it's almost guaranteed it will be cheaper / better / "free-er" soon enough!

[DiploDocus]

can u use cross party voice chat on xbox silver?

[Setz]

can u use cross party voice chat on xbox silver?

You can't even make a party in XBLS.

[Canadianpsycho]

http://kotaku.com/5429592/survey-sony-considering-premium-playstation-network-subscriptions

its just a survey that was done by Sony and they are clearly looking to premium PSN.

The prices they are suggesting is 69.99 or 29.99 (three tier model) and the current free one.

The free one will stay for those who don't want to fork over money to play online. Basically the pay models have stuff some users want including cross-game voice chat, play full PS3 games for 1hr free trial, exclusive demos, play for free psone classics, psp minis, and free theme access.

If they include that stuff for 69.99, I might actually subscribe especially if the last bit comes to fruition.

Wow, 10 more dollars than Live for the same basic functionality. I suppose you could argue that netflix or PSOne games would be worth the extra 10 bucks.

[Setz]

Wow, 10 more dollars than Live for the same basic functionality. I suppose you could argue that netflix or PSOne games would be worth the extra 10 bucks.

You're not reading all of the features. 1 hour trial on full games, free PS1/PSN/etc games, saving data online, extended warranty, etc.

I'm not saying I'd buy any of this, but I will argue that it looks like a better bargain than XBL does.

[thechampion116]

You're not reading all of the features. 1 hour trial on full games, free PS1/PSN/etc games, saving data online, extended warranty, etc.

I'm not saying I'd buy any of this, but I will argue that it looks like a better bargain than XBL does.

it appears that people ordered the 4 plans in order of preference.

The 3 year warranty one is the nicest especially if you want safety with your console.

I don't think stuff like Netflix will affect us and thats why the ones with more game accessibility is the best.

[Ben31]

Not sure where to post this and figured why bother opening a new thread.

Does anyone have the XCM Cross Battle Adapter Plus for the PS3?...anybody have any experience with this?..whether its worth it or not.

If you don't know what I am talking about...here is a pic...


http://www.gp2xstore.com/image.php?id=16383&type=P

Description

A dream comes true! Use your Xbox 360 wired controller on your Playstation 3 with XCM Cross Battle Adapter. Also feature a Rapid Fire function and Plus version supports rumble and all PS3 versions.

For xbox 360 controllers' fans, now you can use your 360 wired controller on PS 3 console, plug and play, also built in rapid fire function.

For many reasons people really like the Xbox 360 controller. The look and feel are second to none. Now those same controllers can be used on your Playstation 3 console! For the first time you'll have the use of real triggers on your Playstation 3 console!

'PLUS' version fully supports rumble and is compatible with all Playstation 3.

Features

Compatible with all Playstaion 3 / PS3 models
Built in rapid fire / turbo for each button
Easy installation - Plug and play

Includes

XCM Cross Battle adapter
Usage manual

[Canadianpsycho]

You're not reading all of the features. 1 hour trial on full games, free PS1/PSN/etc games, saving data online, extended warranty, etc.

I'm not saying I'd buy any of this, but I will argue that it looks like a better bargain than XBL does.

I've read the features. That's why I said essentially its the same basic features. SOme of the things Sony is listing don't really feel or sound unique to me.

Personally speaking the first hour of a game doesn't really sepearate itself from the ability to download a demo. And saving data online sounds like a neat feature but in all honesty I can't really see myself using it. What will we save? Our progrees in a game so we can then play it at a buddies? I though that's what a USB stick is for - and that doesn't require a subscription.

I think the warranty upgrade is a good idea but the majoirty of PS3s should last 3 years due to the better build quality of the console anyways. It sounds more like snake oil to me. I'm a cynic though.

[thechampion116]

I've read the features. That's why I said essentially its the same basic features. SOme of the things Sony is listing don't really feel or sound unique to me.

Personally speaking the first hour of a game doesn't really sepearate itself from the ability to download a demo. And saving data online sounds like a neat feature but in all honesty I can't really see myself using it. What will we save? Our progrees in a game so we can then play it at a buddies? I though that's what a USB stick is for - and that doesn't require a subscription.

I think the warranty upgrade is a good idea but the majoirty of PS3s should last 3 years due to the better build quality of the console anyways. It sounds more like snake oil to me. I'm a cynic though.

saving information online is a neat feature. What about user-locked saves? this is something you may be able to bypass through online saves because Sony can just keep track for you. Also, you won't actually have to back it up to a USB stick.

Also, the '1hr trial' appears to be MORE than a simple old demo. It sounds like full PS3 games can be played for one hour. This appears to include games that don't have demos which many don't have.

You wouldn't enjoy the option of unlimited PS1 and mini access. I would honestly love that.

If your worried, you don't even need to buy into it. Kaz Hirai has said that any premium PSN will be separate from the current free-model which won't be going anywhere.

[Emancipated]

Is there a way to connect a condensor mic to the PS3?

In the menu, my PS3 recognizes the mic but in Socom Confrontation, I don't have any sound. I press the speak button and the button highlights indicating I am broadcasting but nobody hears me.

[game_fanatic]

Not sure where to post this and figured why bother opening a new thread.

Does anyone have the XCM Cross Battle Adapter Plus for the PS3?...anybody have any experience with this?..whether its worth it or not.

If you don't know what I am talking about...here is a pic...


http://www.gp2xstore.com/image.php?id=16383&type=P

Description

A dream comes true! Use your Xbox 360 wired controller on your Playstation 3 with XCM Cross Battle Adapter. Also feature a Rapid Fire function and Plus version supports rumble and all PS3 versions.

For xbox 360 controllers' fans, now you can use your 360 wired controller on PS 3 console, plug and play, also built in rapid fire function.

For many reasons people really like the Xbox 360 controller. The look and feel are second to none. Now those same controllers can be used on your Playstation 3 console! For the first time you'll have the use of real triggers on your Playstation 3 console!

'PLUS' version fully supports rumble and is compatible with all Playstation 3.

Features

Compatible with all Playstaion 3 / PS3 models
Built in rapid fire / turbo for each button
Easy installation - Plug and play

Includes

XCM Cross Battle adapter
Usage manual

I'm a big fan of this unit, but right now it's just too expensive to be worthwhile. The cost of the unit itself is around $50, and a wired controller is about $40 or so. You're looking at $100 to use a wired Xbox 360 controller on a PS3, which is quite expensive IMO.

[Teh_Canadian]

Is there a way to connect a condensor mic to the PS3?

In the menu, my PS3 recognizes the mic but in Socom Confrontation, I don't have any sound. I press the speak button and the button highlights indicating I am broadcasting but nobody hears me.

Go to your bluetooth settings and make sure the output device is set so you can speak.

[DiploDocus]

random Playstation Home pics


http://i47.tinypic.com/iblyqq.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2mmcrat.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/2ec0z0l.jpg

[CFRTim]

random Playstation Home pics


PS Home is still around, and people actually still use it? :confused:
I only accidentally click on it when I try to access the Playstation Store

[markj]

PS Home is still around, and people actually still use it? :confused:
I only accidentally click on it when I try to access the Playstation Store

ya i hate clicking on it by mistake...

[DiploDocus]

they added a mini MMO into it called Sodium 1, you upgrade a futuristic vehicle and its actually fun.

they should add a simple double dragon style area with ragdoll effects i'd be on Home all the time


someone else took these pics on the PS3 forums, i'm not sure you can take photos while actually playing the real game
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad10/jtw_album/PlayStationHomePicture12-19-2009-8.jpg
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad10/jtw_album/PlayStationHomePicture12-19-2009-5.jpg

[BeerBro]

they added a mini MMO into it called Sodium 1, you upgrade a futuristic vehicle and its actually fun.

they should add a simple double dragon style area with ragdoll effects i'd be on Home all the time


someone else took these pics on the PS3 forums, i'm not sure you can take photos while actually playing the real game


yes, they've added a "camera" to everyone's inventory, so anyone can take any photos as they please.

[DiploDocus]

yes, they've added a "camera" to everyone's inventory, so anyone can take any photos as they please.

the Sodium 1 has a real game where you pilot this vehicle and I'm not sure you can take photos in that

[Setz]

http://i47.tinypic.com/iblyqq.jpg

Look at the high definition on the guy to the left.

[sfu_lifer]

I'm a big fan of this unit, but right now it's just too expensive to be worthwhile. The cost of the unit itself is around $50, and a wired controller is about $40 or so. You're looking at $100 to use a wired Xbox 360 controller on a PS3, which is quite expensive IMO.

I'm not affiliated with this company but they have a deal currently:
http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/added.php?cat=0&productid=2887&amount=1&page=0
with the coupon code LASTMINUTE so $29.95 plus shipping/taxes.

order by Dec 21st.

[chinaboy1021]

just bought a ps3.

dont know what else to do with it other than games. any ideas?

[sfu_lifer]

just bought a ps3.

dont know what else to do with it other than games. any ideas?
You can fold, install and run Linux (not recommended, it's hella slow), use it as a media extender of sorts if you set your PC/Mac up as the server, and play movies. It's no longer the ideal BR player since there are many there that do youtube/hulu/Netflix, support more audio, AND play movies a lot faster than the PS3. But the PS3 is good value when you consider what it can do as it's the jack of all trades system.

[CFRTim]

You can fold, install and run Linux (not recommended, it's hella slow), use it as a media extender of sorts if you set your PC/Mac up as the server, and play movies. It's no longer the ideal BR player since there are many there that do youtube/hulu/Netflix, support more audio, AND play movies a lot faster than the PS3. But the PS3 is good value when you consider what it can do as it's the jack of all trades system.

If he just bought a PS3, chances are he can't run Linux anymore (slims can't do it remember) not that it matters. The slim, on the other hand, can bitstream the other audio formats you're thinking of (DTS-HD-MA bitstream over HDMI so your new receiver can decode them and make use of that cool blue light on it).
Hulu and Netflix are not avail. in Canada, but I guess you can get most of the internet on the PS3 not just Youtube
I like the movie playback capabilities on the PS3 the best, and not just blu-rays, DVDs as well look excellent on it.

[rahzel]

You can fold, install and run Linux (not recommended, it's hella slow), use it as a media extender of sorts if you set your PC/Mac up as the server, and play movies. It's no longer the ideal BR player since there are many there that do youtube/hulu/Netflix, support more audio, AND play movies a lot faster than the PS3. But the PS3 is good value when you consider what it can do as it's the jack of all trades system.
If you're one of the few that actually care for having a 3D capable Blu-Ray player, than currently, the PS3 is one of the better players as it will support this feature later on. The good thing about the PS3 is that it will get support for many years and will probably support any features that will be added to the BR spec via firmware updates.

[bigsky2]

Hello PS3 owners - I'm trying to find an answer for the following question.

Right now, I've got a PS3 which has games from PSN via direct purchase and from gameshare.

I'm thinking of buying a second PS3 for another room, and I was wondering how to setup the second PS3 so that all my accounts, PSN games via direct purchase and gameshare can be playable on this second unit.

Does anyone have any input into this?

I'm eager to hear experiences from those who have more than one PS3 in the same household and setup both machines in such a manner where all the PSN games are playable.

[dragon_drift]

Hello PS3 owners - I'm trying to find an answer for the following question.

Right now, I've got a PS3 which has games from PSN via direct purchase and from gameshare.

I'm thinking of buying a second PS3 for another room, and I was wondering how to setup the second PS3 so that all my accounts, PSN games via direct purchase and gameshare can be playable on this second unit.

Does anyone have any input into this?

I'm eager to hear experiences from those who have more than one PS3 in the same household and setup both machines in such a manner where all the PSN games are playable.

It's not that hard...You just log in to your account on the new PS3, and re-download all your games and DLC.

[bigsky2]

It's not that hard...You just log in to your account on the new PS3, and re-download all your games and DLC.

All right, thanks.

Is it also possible to do a Backup from PS3-Unit 1, and then restore the data to PS3-Unit 2?

[Usuyami]

Hello PS3 owners - I'm trying to find an answer for the following question.

Right now, I've got a PS3 which has games from PSN via direct purchase and from gameshare.

I'm thinking of buying a second PS3 for another room, and I was wondering how to setup the second PS3 so that all my accounts, PSN games via direct purchase and gameshare can be playable on this second unit.

Does anyone have any input into this?

I'm eager to hear experiences from those who have more than one PS3 in the same household and setup both machines in such a manner where all the PSN games are playable.

You won't be able to have the gameshare ones on your second PS3 since you only paid for one share and the others are probably already linked with the other members in your gameshare.

[bigsky2]

You won't be able to have the gameshare ones on your second PS3 since you only paid for one share and the others are probably already linked with the other members in your gameshare.

Thank you - my suspicions were right..

The gameshare allows up to 5 physical PS3 units to share the content, so I can't really have a second PS3 running the games I already shared or have participated in a share with.

Thanks for the replies again :idea:

[jjboy]

If you're one of the few that actually care for having a 3D capable Blu-Ray player, than currently, the PS3 is one of the better players as it will support this feature later on. The good thing about the PS3 is that it will get support for many years and will probably support any features that will be added to the BR spec via firmware updates.


If he just bought a PS3, chances are he can't run Linux anymore (slims can't do it remember) not that it matters. The slim, on the other hand, can bitstream the other audio formats you're thinking of (DTS-HD-MA bitstream over HDMI so your new receiver can decode them and make use of that cool blue light on it).
Hulu and Netflix are not avail. in Canada, but I guess you can get most of the internet on the PS3 not just Youtube
I like the movie playback capabilities on the PS3 the best, and not just blu-rays, DVDs as well look excellent on it.

Exactly.
I was very surprised when he mentioned hulu or netflix when these are not even avaliable to Canadian customers, so it is completely irrelevant. Not only that, the PS3 also plays youtube if you use the built in browser. Not the best, but it still plays..

[bahasad]

Couple of questions
1) I want to get a cheap headset for the PS3, will any bluetooth headset work...looking at some of the cheap ones on Boxing Day?
2) Do a lot of people play online on Borderlands? Killzone 2 (i finished the SP, just want to play MP)? Resistance 2? I am thinking of picking them up.

[Emancipated]

Pretty much all BT headsets will work. KZ2 still has a healthy following when I was on last week. Don't know about the others especially Resistance as when I played the first one only months after release, there were hardly anyone on.

[Fookmi]

Hey PS3 owners....can the PS3 be used as a PVR?

[mark_in_2k]

Hey PS3 owners....can the PS3 be used as a PVR?In a word, no.

[Haz]

New Heavy Rain trailer on Youtube. Search for "Heavy Rain - pierwsze spotkanie". No direct links because of content please.

[Setz]

Hey PS3 owners....can the PS3 be used as a PVR?

There were plans to introduce an adapter that would allow you to record video through coaxial (I have no idea why), but it was scrapped.

[mark_in_2k]

Hey PS3 owners....can the PS3 be used as a PVR?


There were plans to introduce an adapter that would allow you to record video through coaxial (I have no idea why), but it was scrapped.Actually, I just remembered that it's running in the UK. Basically, you can use the PS3 to pause, rewind and record digital TV broadcasts. I highly doubt it would work here though.

Here's more details (http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/hardware/accessories/detail/item102429/PlayTV%E2%84%A2/).

[FlyingSoLow]

New Heavy Rain trailer on Youtube. Search for "Heavy Rain - pierwsze spotkanie".

You couldn't just link it? :razz:

edited...

[Haz]

You couldn't just link it? :razz:I prefer to not anger the RFD gods. :razz:

Edited my original post.

[malaco0219]

Sorry if I missed this, but quick question.

I just got the new slim ps3, which DOES NOT have Backwards Compatilbility.

However, I can still create an internal memory card for PS2 and PS games.. so..is this only for if I download old games through ps network?? If not it's pretty stupid how they have this function.

[thechampion116]

Sorry if I missed this, but quick question.

I just got the new slim ps3, which DOES NOT have Backwards Compatilbility.

However, I can still create an internal memory card for PS2 and PS games.. so..is this only for if I download old games through ps network?? If not it's pretty stupid how they have this function.

its just an old function that remains in the firmware because all firmware is straight compatible to all PS3's.

I personally use it to store my save games and my ps3 is an original 40gb from 2007 that doesn't have backwards compatibility. I still can't see how its stupid. You don't have to use it.

[malaco0219]

its just an old function that remains in the firmware because all firmware is straight compatible to all PS3's.

I personally use it to store my save games and my ps3 is an original 40gb from 2007 that doesn't have backwards compatibility. I still can't see how its stupid. You don't have to use it.

Just to confirm, the slim version can't download PS1 games from the Network, correct?

[DrakeFortune]

All ps3's can play Playstation 1 disc based games. Not all can play PS2 games.

--

[game_fanatic]

Just to confirm, the slim version can't download PS1 games from the Network, correct?

Of course it can. The only thing it cannot do is play disc-based PS2 games. It can play PSOne games just fine, either in disc-format, or downloaded from the PSN Store.

[malaco0219]

Of course it can. The only thing it cannot do is play disc-based PS2 games. It can play PSOne games just fine, either in disc-format, or downloaded from the PSN Store.

Thanks, I can finally replay my FF7!

What about Downloading PS2 games to play from the PSN store? I never played FF12 and I want to get it online.

[game_fanatic]

Thanks, I can finally replay my FF7!

What about Downloading PS2 games to play from the PSN store? I never played FF12 and I want to get it online.

AFAIK, there are no PS2 games available to download through the PSN Store. However, when such an eventuality occurs, you will definitely be able to download and play PS2 games off of the PSN Store with no problems.

[Haz]

Thanks, I can finally replay my FF7!I put in FF7 on my PS3 recently. After playing on an HDTV, I may just fire it up on a regular CRT. I don't need to see every jaggy little pixel. :lol:

[malaco0219]

AFAIK, there are no PS2 games available to download through the PSN Store. However, when such an eventuality occurs, you will definitely be able to download and play PS2 games off of the PSN Store with no problems.

Good to know, thanks!!!


I put in FF7 on my PS3 recently. After playing on an HDTV, I may just fire it up on a regular CRT. I don't need to see every jaggy little pixel. :lol:

By far my favourite game.

Anyone know if EB is taking pre orders for FF 13? I heard they started.

[bembol]

I tried but failed this morning at HMV for Modern Warfare 2.

I got lucky picking up Assassin's Creed II at Zeller's, I'm just wondering is this game like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves?

[x-factor]

Assassin's Creed 2's mission structure resembles Grand Theft Auto games. The platforming involves holding down the freerun trigger and tilting the joystick. The parkour is incredible but I prefer the platforming controls in Uncharted 2. It's an open world game that is more about exploration in renaissance Italy. The locales are amazing in both games.

There is only one difficulty setting in AC2, and I'm over halfway through the game and thus far, it seems too easy. Even if you get surrounded by over 10 enemies with weapons drawn, usually they'll stand there blocking and let you do anything to them. :|


Uncharted 2 is more fun to play but Assassin's Creed 2 is still an exceptionally good game. I played about 5 hours into the first Ass Creed, disliked it and sold it. The second one is much improved. However, there is a lot of downtime in Assassin's Creed 2. The missions do get somewhat repetitive (I attempt to do the side missions too) and I find I need to take breaks away from it whereas with Uncharted 2 I couldn't wait to find out what happens next.



I tried but failed this morning at HMV for Modern Warfare 2.

I got lucky picking up Assassin's Creed II at Zeller's, I'm just wondering is this game like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves?

[jordanstj]

Just got a HDTV yesterday... tried Uncharted 2: Among Thieves today.

Wow, just...wow.

[chocho111]

Just a quick question:

Recently bought my first PS3 and am still learning it.
When playing Blue Ray movie I hate every time watching so many commercials (10-15 min sometimes) before the movie starts.
Does the PS3 or its controller allow to to somehow bypass all those advertisements of other upcoming movies etc. and simply go straight and watch the movie?
Thanks.

[jordanstj]

Just a quick question:

Recently bought my first PS3 and am still learning it.
When playing Blue Ray movie I hate every time watching so many commercials (10-15 min sometimes) before the movie starts.
Does the PS3 or its controller allow to to somehow bypass all those advertisements of other upcoming movies etc. and simply go straight and watch the movie?
Thanks.Does pressing triangle (?) and then selecting "menu" from the options that pop up let you bypass the previews? It does on most DVDs for me.

[Super strokey]

Does pressing triangle (?) and then selecting "menu" from the options that pop up let you bypass the previews? It does on most DVDs for me.

I believe its actually square but im not 100%, either way one of them will get the job doen.

[Super strokey]

I tried but failed this morning at HMV for Modern Warfare 2.

I got lucky picking up Assassin's Creed II at Zeller's, I'm just wondering is this game like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves?

I walked into my hmv at around 9 or so and they had 5 of the 29 bucks MW2's still sitting there. I could have got them but left them for people that need the game and were not scalpers

[chocho111]

I believe its actually square but im not 100%, either way one of them will get the job doen.

Well I've tried the triangle...it opens bunch of small icons screen all lined up in three-four lines...but couldn't master anything there...
will try to see what the square does as those previews are super annoying.

[Super strokey]

Well I've tried the triangle...it opens bunch of small icons screen all lined up in three-four lines...but couldn't master anything there...
will try to see what the square does as those previews are super annoying.

Agreed, i hate those damn things

[DiploDocus]

this has happened about 3 times now or maybe more

I've turned on my PS3 to have 480p resolution and asked which Display setting to use, its as if it lost the previous settings

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2006/11/ps3hdmi.jpg

easy enough to re-do it but its annoying, has happened with two different screens and not when I first use the screen

[thechampion116]

this has happened about 3 times now or maybe more

I've turned on my PS3 to have 480p resolution and asked which Display setting to use, its as if it lost the previous settings

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2006/11/ps3hdmi.jpg

easy enough to re-do it but its annoying, has happened with two different screens and not when I first use the screen

It should only remember whatever you had as the latest setting as it does not switch automatically unless using HDMI.

[mgronqui]

Is the PS3 deal at $299 at Best Buy with 3 games a hot deal? Or should I wait a little longer?

[Andro]

Is the PS3 deal at $299 at Best Buy with 3 games a hot deal? Or should I wait a little longer?

It's a good deal if you need PS3 now, if not then wait another 2 years to pick it up @ 199$ :lol:

[thechampion116]

Is the PS3 deal at $299 at Best Buy with 3 games a hot deal? Or should I wait a little longer?

depending on where you are, you might not even be able to grab that deal anymore.

The locations in Scarborough had none left especially the Town Centre location which ran out before lunch and parents had to settle for the slim with no games.

[oasis100]

Where can I buy the ps3 slim 120gb? it is sold out everywhere in toronto

[parapudaw]

this has happened about 3 times now or maybe more

I've turned on my PS3 to have 480p resolution and asked which Display setting to use, its as if it lost the previous settings

easy enough to re-do it but its annoying, has happened with two different screens and not when I first use the screen

slim? cause it happened to my slim a couple of times now and really don't know what's the cause of it.

[rahzel]

Just got a HDTV yesterday... tried Uncharted 2: Among Thieves today.

Wow, just...wow.
Chapter 16 will amaze you visually.

[dragon_drift]

Where can I buy the ps3 slim 120gb? it is sold out everywhere in toronto

well i saw 250gb at the midland/steeles Staples if you're desperate

[oasis100]

nvm, found out where there are 120gb for sale in toronto.

[drdrma]

this has happened about 3 times now or maybe more

I've turned on my PS3 to have 480p resolution and asked which Display setting to use, its as if it lost the previous settings


easy enough to re-do it but its annoying, has happened with two different screens and not when I first use the screen

yeah, me too. I'm not sure if it's because of system failure OR user error -- it only happens when I manually turn on the ps3, maybe I let my finger linger and it boots in safe mode.

[DiploDocus]

slim? cause it happened to my slim a couple of times now and really don't know what's the cause of it.

80gb fat

i notice it also takes out my sound settings, had to re-do those also as I use non hdmi setting for speaker setup

do you turn on the PS3 via the button on the console or the middle button on the controller?

i'll try turning it on from now on using only the controller and see if problem persists

[CFRTim]

80gb fat

i notice it also takes out my sound settings, had to re-do those also as I use non hdmi setting for speaker setup

do you turn on the PS3 via the button on the console or the middle button on the controller?

i'll try turning it on from now on using only the controller and see if problem persists

What is the point of turning on the PS3 form anything else besides a controller. What can you do with it without a BR remote or a DS3, how else can you manipulated?

[game_fanatic]

80gb fat

i notice it also takes out my sound settings, had to re-do those also as I use non hdmi setting for speaker setup

do you turn on the PS3 via the button on the console or the middle button on the controller?

i'll try turning it on from now on using only the controller and see if problem persists

Maybe it has something to do with how you turn it off? The system isn't saving the settings properly upon shutdown, perhaps?

[DiploDocus]

What is the point of turning on the PS3 form anything else besides a controller. What can you do with it without a BR remote or a DS3, how else can you manipulated?

there was mention a few posts back about length of time holding power could tell the PS3 to reset settings

my router for example if i hold the CISCO button in front for 1-4 seconds it shuts off or on wireless, longer and it resets

[thechampion116]

there was mention a few posts back about length of time holding power could tell the PS3 to reset settings

my router for example if i hold the CISCO button in front for 1-4 seconds it shuts off or on wireless, longer and it resets

if you hold teh button down and hear more two or more beeps, its likely you might have reset your console.

I always hold the button and wait for two beeps in order to reset my PS3 so I can move it from a HDMI tv to a non-HDMI tv.

[CFRTim]

there was mention a few posts back about length of time holding power could tell the PS3 to reset settings

my router for example if i hold the CISCO button in front for 1-4 seconds it shuts off or on wireless, longer and it resets

Yes that is correct, but why would you want to do that? Once the PS3 is setup and ****, what's the use of turning it on from anything else but a controller of some sort. I'm just quoting you here:

i'll try turning it on from now on using only the controller

[DiploDocus]

Yes that is correct, but why would you want to do that? Once the PS3 is setup and ****, what's the use of turning it on from anything else but a controller of some sort. I'm just quoting you here:

I pass by the PS3 and press power and grab the controller from where I have everything setup beneath it

as far as I'm aware, i'm not holding the power button down that long

[Fx45]

I'm sure everyone already knows this but damn PS3 media server is amazing. It took all of 2 minutes to download install and get it running, and was able to not only stream movies, but MT2S format (normally have to spend hours converting before I can use them for anything!) and Canon RAW pictures straight up! After a fiddling for another 5 minutes streaming 1080P was possible too (with a little quality loss, but I'm still impressed given Wireless-G)

I took me like 3 days to get my MAC Mini to do all of that, and in all of maybe 5 minutes it's been replaced by the PS3.

[df329]

I'm sure everyone already knows this but damn PS3 media server is amazing. It took all of 2 minutes to download install and get it running, and was able to not only stream movies, but MT2S format (normally have to spend hours converting before I can use them for anything!) and Canon RAW pictures straight up! After a fiddling for another 5 minutes streaming 1080P was possible too (with a little quality loss, but I'm still impressed given Wireless-G)

I took me like 3 days to get my MAC Mini to do all of that, and in all of maybe 5 minutes it's been replaced by the PS3.

what settings did you change to stream 1080p wireless?

[DiploDocus]

these themes should still be available, they are the dynamic moving ones and FREE from playstation store for that specific region. if you want to login to the UK or Japanese store make a new user and playstation network account and select that country (there are also guides online showing you how to get through the Japanese language signup)

In Action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5hXcnrFQP0

UK store free Dynamic Wipeout HD theme
http://ps3maven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-ps3-dynamic-theme-wipeout.jpg

UK store free Dynamic Motorstorm Arctic Edge theme
http://i49.tinypic.com/1zva1sh.jpg

Japanese store free Dynamic Afrika theme
http://ps3maven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-ps3-animated-theme-afrika.jpg

some wallpapers i saved from playstation store to my usb thumb drive

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/551/streetfighteriiturbohdr.th.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/streetfighteriiturbohdr.jpg/)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5581/flowerwallapaper1720hd.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/flowerwallapaper1720hd.jpg/)

[Fantaz]

these themes should still be available, they are the dynamic moving ones and FREE from playstation store for that specific region. if you want to login to the UK or Japanese store make a new user and playstation network account and select that country (there are also guides online showing you how to get through the Japanese language signup)

In Action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5hXcnrFQP0

UK store free Dynamic Wipeout HD theme
http://ps3maven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-ps3-dynamic-theme-wipeout.jpg

UK store free Dynamic Motorstorm Arctic Edge theme
http://i49.tinypic.com/1zva1sh.jpg

Japanese store free Dynamic Afrika theme
http://ps3maven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-ps3-animated-theme-afrika.jpg

some wallpapers i saved from playstation store to my usb thumb drive

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/551/streetfighteriiturbohdr.th.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/streetfighteriiturbohdr.jpg/)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5581/flowerwallapaper1720hd.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/flowerwallapaper1720hd.jpg/)

score!

[musdy]

The PS3 on my LCD monitor has some washed out blacks using HDMI. Could using DVI to HDMI cables help that??

[ashs]

Anyone know if the upcoming God Of War 3 Ultimate edition contains god of war 1+2 also (from the recent god of war collection release)?

[thechampion116]

Anyone know if the upcoming God Of War 3 Ultimate edition contains god of war 1+2 also (from the recent god of war collection release)?

the NA ultimate edition does not contain the remakes.

Supposedly the Eur version will contain it in limited quantities because the remakes have not been released there.

I personally don't think Sony will do it because they would have to up the price substantially when you consider the remakes cost 39.99 on their own.

[ashs]

the NA ultimate edition does not contain the remakes.

Supposedly the Eur version will contain it in limited quantities because the remakes have not been released there.

I personally don't think Sony will do it because they would have to up the price substantially when you consider the remakes cost 39.99 on their own.


I hear ya :-S sux though, would have loved to get those with it.

[DiploDocus]

The PS3 on my LCD monitor has some washed out blacks using HDMI. Could using DVI to HDMI cables help that??

you could try turning on RGB setting to FULL instead of Limited its similair to how The Xbox 360 reference levels make things darker

[thechampion116]

I hear ya :-S sux though, would have loved to get those with it.

I wouldn't mind if they just bundle the 3 plain games together. For 79.99 or something like that.

I have already played God of War 1 and 2 so its not a necessity for me if its too expensive.

[musdy]

you could try turning on RGB setting to FULL instead of Limited its similair to how The Xbox 360 reference levels make things darker

I already had it set to that.

[DiploDocus]

I already had it set to that.

not sure then, what monitor you using?

I got my ps3 hooked up to my Dell 2209WA right now and its really nice looking, i had to toggle mode selection from PC to video i think and it looked better

here's settings

http://i47.tinypic.com/30iud89.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2mhsyhk.jpg

[musdy]

not sure then, what monitor you using?

I got my ps3 hooked up to my dell 2209wa right now and its really nice looking, i had to toggle mode selection from pc to video i think and it looked better

lg 23" w2353v

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10119042&catid=

[DiploDocus]

lg 23" w2353v

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10119042&catid=

i played around with that monitor before i chose the Dell and its pretty good

Hit the F-Engine button and select user for preset and up the saturation

[musdy]

thanks for the help but i'm getting nothing

[CFRTim]

not sure then, what monitor you using?

I got my ps3 hooked up to my Dell 2209WA right now and its really nice looking, ......

How is the PS3 coping with your monitor's 1680x1050 native resolution? Unlike the 360, I don't think the PS3 can properly support 16:10, am I right?

[musdy]

I might just get some new hdmi cables

[mark_in_2k]

these themes should still be available, they are the dynamic moving ones and FREE from playstation store for that specific region. if you want to login to the UK or Japanese store make a new user and playstation network account and select that country (there are also guides online showing you how to get through the Japanese language signup)
Japanese store free Dynamic Afrika theme
http://ps3maven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-ps3-animated-theme-afrika.jpgFYI, the Afrika dynamic theme is no longer free and costs 100 yen. I just got the Arctic Edge theme yesterday though. Thanks poster.

[Canada_7]

How are Tekken 6 and Soul Calibur 4? I'm considering buying those two. I played Tekken 5 back on the PS2 (before my friend lost it :( ) and the last Soul Calibur I played was #2 on the GC, with Link as my primary :lol: .

[DiploDocus]

How is the PS3 coping with your monitor's 1680x1050 native resolution? Unlike the 360, I don't think the PS3 can properly support 16:10, am I right?

its surprisingly very good, I expected it to stretch vertically somewhat but its hard to notice and the colours the monitor produces (E-IPS) are so much better than my LCD TV (PVA or VA) i prefer to play on it now

the monitor seems to acknowledge the 720p resolution (it even says 720p) and there are different settings for Video mode or PC mode

HDMI to DVI cable and sound is working through bunch of connectors i got off mono price http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/10064419-post20/

http://i45.tinypic.com/2hdtc2u.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/1z4d0s9.jpg

[musdy]

Did an exchange yesterday and now instead of 4 sides being washed out its now only the top and bottom.

[sg2386]

Heavy Rain is officially being released on Feb. 23. This game is looking awesome, can't wait for it!

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/105/1059411p1.html

[rdtx2002]

3d coming to PS3

Sony announced that a summer 2010 firmware update will enable the PS3 to play 3D games (3D effects that make objects pop out of the TV screen) and 3D Blu-ray videos. The effects can be seen by wearing 3D glasses.

[rdtx2002]

bigger BluRay?

Sony announced that they have a new technology to increase capacity of the Blu-ray Disc from 25GB to 33.4GB per layer. PS3 and other Blu-ray players will be able to read the new improved format by updating the firmware. No launch date has been announced yet.

[Jay Hova]

3d coming to PS3

Sony announced that a summer 2010 firmware update will enable the PS3 to play 3D games (3D effects that make objects pop out of the TV screen) and 3D Blu-ray videos. The effects can be seen by wearing 3D glasses.

Sounds awesome!

[game_fanatic]

3d coming to PS3

Sony announced that a summer 2010 firmware update will enable the PS3 to play 3D games (3D effects that make objects pop out of the TV screen) and 3D Blu-ray videos. The effects can be seen by wearing 3D glasses.

And having a 3D-capable TV, AFAIK.

[Setz]

So I never played the God of War series until last night. I got the PS3 Collection on the cheap and didn't really have high expectations. I just beat GoW1 and I have to say I am quite impressed, even though some parts of it were just too difficult (blade spire to name one; must have died some 40 times trying to get that trophy), and I don't think it's possible to beat the game in less than 5 hours to get that other gold trophy (I played the game on easy mode and rushed with a time of 6.5 hours).

I guess I need to add GoW3 to my must-buy list for 2010, truly the year of the slash-em-up.

[Tibbs]

So I never played the God of War series until last night. I got the PS3 Collection on the cheap and didn't really have high expectations. I just beat GoW1 and I have to say I am quite impressed, even though some parts of it were just too difficult (blade spire to name one; must have died some 40 times trying to get that trophy), and I don't think it's possible to beat the game in less than 5 hours to get that other gold trophy (I played the game on easy mode and rushed with a time of 6.5 hours).

I guess I need to add GoW3 to my must-buy list for 2010, truly the year of the slash-em-up.

I just got a PS3 and GOWcollection +LBP. What are the most recommended games to be on the watch out for?

:)

[Setz]

I just got a PS3 and GOWcollection +LBP. What are the most recommended games to be on the watch out for?

:)

Red = unreleased but coming soon. Bold + italicized titles are MUST HAVES.

Shooters
Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Call of Juarez 2
Dead Space
Riddick
Bioshock
Killzone 2
Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty: World at War
Metal Gear Solid 4
Warhawk

RPG
Darksiders
Dragon Age: Origins
Fallout 3
Demon's Souls
Borderlands
3D.gameheroes

Racing
Dirt 2
Need for Speed: Shift
Gran Turismo 5
WipEout HD
Burnout Paradise

Other
God of War: Collection
LittleBigPlanet
Bayonetta
inFamous
Grand Theft Auto 4
Mirror's Edge
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum
God of War 3
Dante's Inferno
Siren: New Translation/Blood Curse
Devil May Cry 4

These are just the games I own and games I plan to buy. I like to think I have very good taste in games. For sports games, any will do.

[Tibbs]

Red = unreleased but coming soon. Bold + italicized titles are MUST HAVES.

Shooters
Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Call of Juarez 2
Dead Space
Riddick
Bioshock
Killzone 2
Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty: World at War
Metal Gear Solid 4
Warhawk

RPG
Darksiders
Dragon Age: Origins
Fallout 3
Demon's Souls
Borderlands
3D.gameheroes

Racing
Dirt 2
Need for Speed: Shift
Gran Turismo 5
WipEout HD
Burnout Paradise

Other
God of War: Collection
LittleBigPlanet
Bayonetta
inFamous
Grand Theft Auto 4
Mirror's Edge
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum
God of War 3
Dante's Inferno
Siren: New Translation/Blood Curse
Devil May Cry 4

These are just the games I own and games I plan to buy. I like to think I have very good taste in games. For sports games, any will do.

Thanks for the list. I have some of those on my 360 so Im really after these:
Uncharted
Uncharted 2
God of War3
Demon Souls
MGS3CE I got long ago on EB 9.99 deal
LBP (got)
GOW collection (got)

Know where the best deal for Uncharted 1/2 is. I have to start searching around.

[Setz]

Thanks for the list. I have some of those on my 360 so Im really after these:
Uncharted
Uncharted 2
God of War3
Demon Souls
MGS3CE I got long ago on EB 9.99 deal
LBP (got)
GOW collection (got)

Know where the best deal for Uncharted 1/2 is. I have to start searching around.

You can get Uncharted 1 in a bundle with a Dualshock 3 controller on Amazon for 49.99$. Considering a DS3 on it's own is 59.99$ it's quite a deal. As for Uncharted 2, the BST is your best bet as you can probably get it in or around 40$. It's 59.99$ in retail and that's the cheapest you'll get.

[CFRTim]

So I never played the God of War series until last night. I got the PS3 Collection on the cheap and didn't really have high expectations. I just beat GoW1 and I have to say I am quite impressed, even though some parts of it were just too difficult (blade spire to name one; must have died some 40 times trying to get that trophy), and I don't think it's possible to beat the game in less than 5 hours to get that other gold trophy (I played the game on easy mode and rushed with a time of 6.5 hours).

I guess I need to add GoW3 to my must-buy list for 2010, truly the year of the slash-em-up.

Where did you get the collection on the cheap? I'm also looking it for it

[Setz]

Where did you get the collection on the cheap? I'm also looking it for it

Mom'n'pop shop here in Niagara. Got it for 19.99$.

[CFRTim]

Mom'n'pop shop here in Niagara. Got it for 19.99$.

That's what I wanna pay for it. I'll just wait around, as long as I can get it before GOW3 I'm happy

[belowzeros]

dun dun dunnn...the tide finally turns?

NPD released their US sales figures for December 2009 (November 29-January 2):
Wii 3.81M
PlayStation 3 1.36M
Xbox 360 1.31M
PlayStation 2 333.2K
Nintendo DS 3.31M
PSP 654.7K

[thechampion116]

dun dun dunnn...the tide finally turns?

NPD released their US sales figures for December 2009 (November 29-January 2):
Wii 3.81M
PlayStation 3 1.36M
Xbox 360 1.31M
PlayStation 2 333.2K
Nintendo DS 3.31M
PSP 654.7K

not surprised by anything there. it was the holidays.

I believe Sony said it was their biggest month ever for this generation so its a good thing.

PS2 still chugging away though. It will never die.

[DiploDocus]

PS3 trophy hacks http://n4g.com/ps3/News-459268.aspx

will sony ban for this like Microsoft did?

[DiploDocus]

modern warfare 2 trophy hack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZgDlOh_Rww

i have a feeling nothing will be done about this, the playstation network seems not as controllable as Xbox Live, i expect them to maybe patch this down the road but the people doing this nothing will be done to them

[CFRTim]

PS3 trophy hacks http://n4g.com/ps3/News-459268.aspx

will sony ban for this like Microsoft did?

"Sony didn't respond on these hacks (yet) and apparently doesn't care about it."

[Setz]

So they load a save file that has all trophies already? Props to the guy who got Platinum in SOCOM the legit way. I've played for some 10 hours and have no trophies to show for it.

[takusan]

Hey, looking for some help. I just bought my kid brothers a PS3 slim to replace the fat one. So I have inherited the fat one, I went into futurecrap to buy an HDMI cable and they want to charge me 30 dollars.

Where can I buy one without the ripoff prices?

Also, I traditionally only play PC strategy games like Civ 4. Any game suggestions?

Cheers

[Setz]

Hey, looking for some help. I just bought my kid brothers a PS3 slim to replace the fat one. So I have inherited the fat one, I went into futurecrap to buy an HDMI cable and they want to charge me 30 dollars.

Where can I buy one without the ripoff prices?

Also, I traditionally only play PC strategy games like Civ 4. Any game suggestions?

Cheers


RTS is not the PS3's strong point, but you can get Red Alert 3 and Civilization on the PS3. I don't vouch for their quality, but it'sall you got.

[game_fanatic]

Hey, looking for some help. I just bought my kid brothers a PS3 slim to replace the fat one. So I have inherited the fat one, I went into futurecrap to buy an HDMI cable and they want to charge me 30 dollars.

Where can I buy one without the ripoff prices?

Also, I traditionally only play PC strategy games like Civ 4. Any game suggestions?

Cheers

Hey takusan, here's your best bet for an HDMI cable!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4025&seq=1&format=2

Monoprice is the 'de facto' in cable needs. And purple is a man's colour, don't let anyone tell you different! :D

[takusan]

Hey takusan, here's your best bet for an HDMI cable!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4025&seq=1&format=2

Monoprice is the 'de facto' in cable needs. And purple is a man's colour, don't let anyone tell you different! :D

& ordered. Thanks !!! :)

[CFRTim]

Hey takusan, here's your best bet for an HDMI cable!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4025&seq=1&format=2

Monoprice is the 'de facto' in cable needs. And purple is a man's colour, don't let anyone tell you different! :D

+1 for monoprice. Also, factory direct sells them for around $10, if you don't want to wait for shipping

[Aggy]

Or just search the site and you'll find this thread...;)

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/cheap-hdmi-cables-main-thread-818863/

[Chef RL]

My brother set up my new 250GB Slim and used his account to sign in on PlayStation Network.

Now that I created my own account, the system won't let me sign in?

[FelixMaximus]

My brother set up my new 250GB Slim and used his account to sign in on PlayStation Network.

Now that I created my own account, the system won't let me sign in?

It sounds like you don't have a Playstation Network account bound to your PS3's user account.

Try this: http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/SignUp

Each user account on your PS3 can have its own email address that the user account uses to log into the Playstation Network.

[Chef RL]

It sounds like you don't have a Playstation Network account bound to your PS3's user account.

Try this: http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/SignUp

Each user account on your PS3 can have its own email address that the user account uses to log into the Playstation Network.

I created my own/new account (from that link) but when I sign in, I get this message...

You cannot sign in using another user's sign-in ID (e-mail address).

[Super strokey]

I created my own/new account (from that link) but when I sign in, I get this message...

You cannot sign in using another user's sign-in ID (e-mail address).

You used the same email?

[FelixMaximus]

I created my own/new account (from that link) but when I sign in, I get this message...

You cannot sign in using another user's sign-in ID (e-mail address).

I see.

Sounds like the email you signed up with is already in use somehow? Perhaps it's time to create a random gmail account.

[Chef RL]

You used the same email?

No, my brother's is different.



The other issue is when I select PlayStation Store to sign, his E-Mail shows up, is it saved in the Hard Drive?

[FelixMaximus]

No, my brother's is different.
The other issue is when I select PlayStation Store to sign, his E-Mail shows up, is it saved in the Hard Drive?

Are you sure you're logged into YOUR user account when you start up the PS3? I believe the first user account created (when your brother used his to setup the PS3) becomes the default account which can be changed in the settings on the far left of the XMB.

[belowzeros]

Is there a problem with blu Ray playback on the ps3?

I've never watched movies off ps3 but on a new slim star trek is studdering and freezing occasionally. Google wasn't much help for insight.

Firmware is the latest playback was 1080p/24 I believe. Guess I can try getting a disc replacement but was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

[Fatman]

anyone know how I can get the GOW3 demo? I rented district 9 but it didn't come with it.

Thanks

[cmge]

anyone know how I can get the GOW3 demo? I rented district 9 but it didn't come with it.

Thanks

isnt the gow3 demo on psn already?

[bembol]

Are you sure you're logged into YOUR user account when you start up the PS3? I believe the first user account created (when your brother used his to setup the PS3) becomes the default account which can be changed in the settings on the far left of the XMB.

Thanks.

I didn't know, I thought signing out would do it. That's why I couldn't sign in using Existing Account, I found out that I needed to create a New User.

[CFRTim]

Is there a problem with blu Ray playback on the ps3?

I've never watched movies off ps3 but on a new slim star trek is studdering and freezing occasionally. Google wasn't much help for insight.

Firmware is the latest playback was 1080p/24 I believe. Guess I can try getting a disc replacement but was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

Bluray playback is one of the best things on the PS3. Sounds to me like you have a defective disc.

[the_fm]

anyone know how I can get the GOW3 demo? I rented district 9 but it didn't come with it.

Thanks

the demo is on the disc. it should work

[DiploDocus]

Is there a problem with blu Ray playback on the ps3?

I've never watched movies off ps3 but on a new slim star trek is studdering and freezing occasionally. Google wasn't much help for insight.

Firmware is the latest playback was 1080p/24 I believe. Guess I can try getting a disc replacement but was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

i had similair problems with the God of War bonus features but they went away as i waited for the video icons to load, maybe it can't do both at the same time

[thechampion116]

Is there a problem with blu Ray playback on the ps3?

I've never watched movies off ps3 but on a new slim star trek is studdering and freezing occasionally. Google wasn't much help for insight.

Firmware is the latest playback was 1080p/24 I believe. Guess I can try getting a disc replacement but was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

try turning off BD-live. maybe that will work. I don't own this movie, but none of my blu-rays stutter or freeze.

[Setz]

i had similair problems with the God of War bonus features but they went away as i waited for the video icons to load, maybe it can't do both at the same time

Last night I tried to watch the God of War 2 videos off of the BD and it was lagging and freezing like mad.

[belowzeros]

try turning off BD-live. maybe that will work. I don't own this movie, but none of my blu-rays stutter or freeze.

k will try that too.

it started about 45 seconds in and I could repeat it at the studder points so probably a bad disc.

is the laser in the slims very sensitive to dirty discs and fingerprints?

thanks for the feedback.

[CFRTim]

k will try that too.

it started about 45 seconds in and I could repeat it at the studder points so probably a bad disc.

is the laser in the slims very sensitive to dirty discs and fingerprints?

thanks for the feedback.

I don't have the slim model, but I just watched the same movie as you, Star Trek, last week and had no issues at 1080/24p on my PS3

[belowzeros]

Such a pretty movie on 1080p eh Tim. I think I might have enjoyed it more on my new LH90 than I did in the theater.

[CFRTim]

Such a pretty movie on 1080p eh Tim. I think I might have enjoyed it more on my new LH90 than I did in the theater.

I don't go to the theater much these days ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009139Medium.jpg

[Setz]

I've got a gameshare group going if anyone is game.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/borderlands-dlc-others-gameshare-11-person-2-spots-open-842811/

[belowzeros]

I don't go to the theater much these days ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009139Medium.jpg

yaya, I've commented long ago how jealous I was even before the colour scheme change ;)

[grappos13]

I don't go to the theater much these days ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009139Medium.jpg

very nice... except if im watching a movie by myself, i like to lie down to watch it.. cant really do it on those with the cup-holders.. unless they go up and its cushion underneath :)

[CFRTim]

very nice... except if im watching a movie by myself, i like to lie down to watch it.. cant really do it on those with the cup-holders.. unless they go up and its cushion underneath :)

This is the proper way to lie down, if you were to lie down the other way, it would be awkward to watch the TV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009134Medium.jpg

[Shaner]

This is the proper way to lie down, if you were to lie down the other way, it would be awkward to watch the TV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009134Medium.jpg

That's what I'm talking about. Needs to be black though.

[CFRTim]

That's what I'm talking about. Needs to be black though.

Maybe if you're a single guy. I had to go with a lighter color to contrast the very dark walls, and don't make the place look too dungy

[Setz]

This is the proper way to lie down, if you were to lie down the other way, it would be awkward to watch the TV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009134Medium.jpg

I'm sleeping in the guest room until I can sort out my bedbug problem and have a single Lazyboy I sleep on. It is definitely NOT the way to lie down. It doesn't go back enough and I'm a side sleeper so it's all kinds of uncomfortable. For gaming, though, it's pretty naise

[CFRTim]

I'm sleeping in the guest room until I can sort out my bedbug problem and have a single Lazyboy I sleep on. It is definitely NOT the way to lie down. It doesn't go back enough and I'm a side sleeper so it's all kinds of uncomfortable. For gaming, though, it's pretty naise

Exactly, it's NOT for sleeping, that's what the bedrooms are for. ......and bedbugs:lol:

[Setz]

Exactly, it's NOT for sleeping, that's what the bedrooms are for. ......and bedbugs:lol:

Bedbugs have essentially ruined my gaming habit. All of my ethernet cables are rooted to the other room (the one with bedbugs), so I brought all my gaming chit to this guest room. I hope that when Mass Effect 2 comes around I don't need to update via XBL to play it, or I'm going to be super upset.

[belowzeros]

Anyone have any recommendations for a Bluetooth headset for gaming?

[thechampion116]

Anyone have any recommendations for a Bluetooth headset for gaming?

the best solution is the Sony one made for PS3 in terms of decent pricing otherwise just look up bluetooth headset reviews as they all should work with the PS3.

[Usuyami]

This is the proper way to lie down, if you were to lie down the other way, it would be awkward to watch the TV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/Oct2009134Medium.jpg

That looks incredibly comfortable. How much did those seats cost you?

[DiploDocus]

Anyone have any recommendations for a Bluetooth headset for gaming?

http://i.***********/i/2007/2/492519565_vs.jpg

i'm using a cheap USB headset thats also compatible with PC $15.00

http://www.***********/default.asp?kw=%09%09CYBER+ACOUSTICS+AC-840&position=search

pricematch it and get it from NCIX or somewhere more reputable

[Super strokey]

Anyone have any recommendations for a Bluetooth headset for gaming?

Ive had 3 different headsets and for me the best was the official sony one. Got mine with socom for 39.99 when it launched and have always loved it.

[CFRTim]

That looks incredibly comfortable. How much did those seats cost you?

I beat down the price to $2500 including tax, delivery and 5 years extended warranty. I think they were originally "marked" at $4000 in the store (Badboy).

[grappos13]

^ really? i like lying down fully on my couch when i watch TV/movie.. i wouldnt feel as comfortable if i were sitting and reclining.. but i guess thats just my preference :)

gaming tho, id have to be sitting up and focused or else ill screw up :P

[chuck_0]

Lil advice needed here :

How much sound is the blu ray player supposed to do.

I got my ps3 yesterday and played two games and I find it quite noisy. I can't describe the sound but since I play from 3-4 feet from screen I can notice it well.

[Super strokey]

Lil advice needed here :

How much sound is the blu ray player supposed to do.

I got my ps3 yesterday and played two games and I find it quite noisy. I can't describe the sound but since I play from 3-4 feet from screen I can notice it well.

Well i have 2 ps3's one old 40 gig and one new 80 gig. The 40 gig drive is more quiet i find (it pulls the disc in straight). The 80 gig makes a bit more noise when the drive first starts but quiets down significantly after about 2 seconds, it pulls discs in in a rotating way. I havnt looked into this in a while but my understanding is that teh rotating drives are known to be louder but they certainly shouldnt be something that a person could call "loud" by any means. Prehaps a bad drive?

[congeetime]

Hey, I bought a PS3 Slim 120gb about 4 weeks ago and been using it on my sharp aquos through HDMI cable. Today, I tried turning on my PS3 and it wouldnt display on my tv. I hooked it up using the component cables and it works fine but it wont display thru my HDMI cables... I know it isnt a faulty hdmi cable because the same cable works for my rogers hd cable box. I tried resetting the video settings and it still doesnt work. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[CFRTim]

Hey, I bought a PS3 Slim 120gb about 4 weeks ago and been using it on my sharp aquos through HDMI cable. Today, I tried turning on my PS3 and it wouldnt display on my tv. I hooked it up using the component cables and it works fine but it wont display thru my HDMI cables... I know it isnt a faulty hdmi cable because the same cable works for my rogers hd cable box. I tried resetting the video settings and it still doesnt work. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Did you change the video setting in XMB to HDMI

[Shaner]

Hey, I bought a PS3 Slim 120gb about 4 weeks ago and been using it on my sharp aquos through HDMI cable. Today, I tried turning on my PS3 and it wouldnt display on my tv. I hooked it up using the component cables and it works fine but it wont display thru my HDMI cables... I know it isnt a faulty hdmi cable because the same cable works for my rogers hd cable box. I tried resetting the video settings and it still doesnt work. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Make sure both the composite and HDMI cables are connected. Set the TV to the composite input. Go into your PS3 display settings and change it to HDMI. Then change your TV over to the HDMI input.

[taro-chan]

Make sure both the composite and HDMI cables are connected. Set the TV to the composite input. Go into your PS3 display settings and change it to HDMI. Then change your TV over to the HDMI input.Could also blindly reset the video settings on the PS3. =)
Connect only the HDMI, hold the power button to turn on until it beeps. Then it should reset the video to whatever it can auto detect. This is what I do when I bring my PS3 to a composite TV

[Fatman]

so what's the verdict on MAG? Worth getting? Would I enjoy it if I like the fast paced team deathmatch style of MW2?

[Haz]

so what's the verdict on MAG? Worth getting? Would I enjoy it if I like the fast paced team deathmatch style of MW2?I'm debating if I want to keep my MAG PO. I hardly have time to game and when I do, I suspect everyone else would have moved on to bigger and better things.

I don't worry too much about MW2 as I see people playing that for years.

[congeetime]

Make sure both the composite and HDMI cables are connected. Set the TV to the composite input. Go into your PS3 display settings and change it to HDMI. Then change your TV over to the HDMI input.


Could also blindly reset the video settings on the PS3. =)
Connect only the HDMI, hold the power button to turn on until it beeps. Then it should reset the video to whatever it can auto detect. This is what I do when I bring my PS3 to a composite TV

Already tried all of these and still no results. For some reason everytime I connect it thru the HDMI cable. My tv keeps reading that a 480p signal is trying to connect but keeps failing. I know my cable isnt bad because I hooked it up to my HD cable box and it works. So weird, it work perfectly fine before then all of a sudden it doesnt... Might go exchange it. Anyone know if its still possible to exchange a PS3 at staples even after the 30 days?? I still have a receipt.

[drdrma]

Already tried all of these and still no results. For some reason everytime I connect it thru the HDMI cable. My tv keeps reading that a 480p signal is trying to connect but keeps failing. I know my cable isnt bad because I hooked it up to my HD cable box and it works. So weird, it work perfectly fine before then all of a sudden it doesnt... Might go exchange it. Anyone know if its still possible to exchange a PS3 at staples even after the 30 days?? I still have a receipt.

...

Sometimes my tv refuses to display over hdmi. I used to think it was the ps3, but it's really a problem with the tv, I have to disconnect it from the power supply when it does that. (crappy westinghouse)

[chdude3]

...

Sometimes my tv refuses to display over hdmi. I used to think it was the ps3, but it's really a problem with the tv, I have to disconnect it from the power supply when it does that. (crappy westinghouse)HDMI handshaking issues, at a guess?

[congeetime]

So I exchanged my ps3 and the new one works perfectly. I guess there was a glitch or something with my old one.

[Haz]

Anyone looking for a North American release of Tales of Vesperia PS3 will have either give up or start a petition as Namco Bandai announced (http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/213725/namco-bandai-has-no-plans-to-release-tales-of-vesperia-ps3-in-the-us/;) they have "no plan" to bring it here.

[CFRTim]

EDIT: It's gone

First PM gets a God Of War 3 demo code

[Matryx]

something weird happened to my PS3 today.

I came home and turn on my PS3 Slim I found the a yellow power light that kept blinking. I tried turn it off by holding the power button but nothing happened. It just kept blinking. There was no way to power down my PS3. I couldn't do it with the controller or the power button. First I press the eject button to see if it would come out. To my surprise it actually did. I just couldn't restart the unit for some reason. I thought of just pulling the power plug, but I was scared it might messed up or something. Either way I decided to pull the power plug and see if it would start up again. Fortunately it did power up again and I was glad everything was alright again. It is weird though. I wonder if it might happen again or maybe later on when my warranty is done it would just stopped working.

I actually think the PHAT PS3 that I had was better but I already sold it and got the SLIM. The PHAT was built way better and didn't produce as much heat as the slim for me. I never encountered any problems with the PHAT, but after I heard about how there was known cases of the YLOD for the PS3 PHAT I decided to sold it and get the SLIM. What a disappointed this was. The only good about the Slim is that it can bitstream HD audio while PS3 Phat doesn't.

[Super strokey]

something weird happened to my PS3 today.

I came home and turn on my PS3 Slim I found the a yellow power light that kept blinking. I tried turn it off by holding the power button but nothing happened. It just kept blinking. There was no way to power down my PS3. I couldn't do it with the controller or the power button. First I press the eject button to see if it would come out. To my surprise it actually did. I just couldn't restart the unit for some reason. I thought of just pulling the power plug, but I was scared it might messed up or something. Either way I decided to pull the power plug and see if it would start up again. Fortunately it did power up again and I was glad everything was alright again. It is weird though. I wonder if it might happen again or maybe later on when my warranty is done it would just stopped working.

I actually think the PHAT PS3 that I had was better but I already sold it and got the SLIM. The PHAT was built way better and didn't produce as much heat as the slim for me. I never encountered any problems with the PHAT, but after I heard about how there was known cases of the YLOD for the PS3 PHAT I decided to sold it and get the SLIM. What a disappointed this was. The only good about the Slim is that it can bitstream HD audio while PS3 Phat doesn't.

Well the slim uses something like 1/2 the power of teh fat so the thing sure as hell shouldnt be putting out more heat, thats rather odd...

[belowzeros]

I actually think the PHAT PS3 that I had was better but I already sold it and got the SLIM. The PHAT was built way better and didn't produce as much heat as the slim for me. I never encountered any problems with the PHAT, but after I heard about how there was known cases of the YLOD for the PS3 PHAT I decided to sold it and get the SLIM. What a disappointed this was. The only good about the Slim is that it can bitstream HD audio while PS3 Phat doesn't.


you probably just notice the heat more on the slim because of it's packaging and directed airflow. I think the slim is built much better but everyone has a different experience. But it's electronics stuff happens.

[AloneInACrowd]

you probably just notice the heat more on the slim because of it's packaging and directed airflow. I think the slim is built much better but everyone has a different experience. But it's electronics stuff happens.

It's true, I'll vouch for the PS3 slim being quieter than the PS3 phat. My PS3 would go nuts playing Dragon Age, all the fans would kick up to high. PS3 slim is quiet as a mouse....

[chdude3]

The only good about the Slim is that it can bitstream HD audio while PS3 Phat doesn't.I don't see that being a big plus though, since the Phat can just send decoded multichannel LPCM. I'm sticking with my Phat!

[CFRTim]

I don't see that being a big plus though, since the Phat can just send decoded multichannel LPCM. I'm sticking with my Phat!

Yeah, but some people with high-end receivers, want to see that "cool-blue" light coming on.;)

[zonetbh]

My buddies phat was overheating and randomly restarting so he got a slim, he says its way quieter and isn't overheating at all now.

[instapump]

how can i download the Afrika theme other then DL it from PSN JPN?

is there a site where i can download free dynamic themes?

[mark_in_2k]

how can i download the Afrika theme other then DL it from PSN JPN?

is there a site where i can download free dynamic themes?You maybe able to get it from here (http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/471950/ps3-dynamic-themes). The Afrika theme is no longer free and costs 100 yen (from memory).

[chinaboy1021]

Anybody actually play Afrika???

I got the game recently, really like chilling games. But due to school, no time to chill these days.

Anybody play MGO?

[N_Raged]

I don't see that being a big plus though, since the Phat can just send decoded multichannel LPCM. I'm sticking with my Phat!
I find it very useful with my older non-HDMI receivers. The slim will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA down to their basic 5.1 counterparts (DD 5.1 & DTS 5.1 respectively) which will pass through the optical output. The bitrates are naturally compressed but multichannel is preserved, and that is what's important.

I don't have any uncompressed 5.1+ LPCM blurays so I dunno how my system will behave to that.

[chdude3]

I find it very useful with my older non-HDMI receivers. The slim will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA down to their basic 5.1 counterparts (DD 5.1 & DTS 5.1 respectively) which will pass through the optical output. The bitrates are naturally compressed but multichannel is preserved, and that is what's important.Uh... you don't need a slim for that. That's what I'm doing with my Phat right now, you can use optical to send off a 5.1 stream to your receiver.

[CFRTim]

Uh... you don't need a slim for that. That's what I'm doing with my Phat right now, you can use optical to send off a 5.1 stream to your receiver.

+1. However, optical does not support DD+,DTS-HD or TrueHD, that's why you need that **** decoded and sent multichannel LPCM over HDMI, and the chunky PS3 can do that no problem. I have my PS3 setup that way, and sounds great

[chinaboy1021]

Is there a difference in quality if I transfer my AVI movies onto my ps3, as opposed to keeping them on my PC?

[thechampion116]

Is there a difference in quality if I transfer my AVI movies onto my ps3, as opposed to keeping them on my PC?

it should upconvert them as well through HDMI. probably won't notice too much of a difference though.

[Setz]

it should upconvert them as well through HDMI. probably won't notice too much of a difference though.

I bring 600x400ish 700mb .avi files from my PC to the PS3, and upscaled to 720p it looks great.

[thechampion116]

I bring 600x400ish 700mb .avi files from my PC to the PS3, and upscaled to 720p it looks great.

well, for me, the difference is too small to say it looks great. its improved but its not making me go I have to watch every avi file at 600x400 upscaled.

it works better if i have mHD videos or stuff along those lines. Even with my 700mb avi files or stuff, there are still pixelated areas which annoys me.

[v1nc3nt]

i think my 360 is in its last legs so I'm thinking go getting a ps3, especially with eb running $50 extra credit promo when you trade in your 360 plus any game.

but the problem is that i have sd tv and will probably not get a hd tv in my room until next boxing day, so my question is:

is ps3 playable on sd tv? will uncharted 2 or mgs4 look decent enough to play it?

[thechampion116]

i think my 360 is in its last legs so I'm thinking go getting a ps3, especially with eb running $50 extra credit promo when you trade in your 360 plus any game.

but the problem is that i have sd tv and will probably not get a hd tv in my room until next boxing day, so my question is:

is ps3 playable on sd tv? will uncharted 2 or mgs4 look decent enough to play it?

from my understanding SDTV is no good. Yes, you can play it but your wasting an experience and supposedly the graphics look bad displayed in SDTV.

not worth it. I think anyone that buys a PS3 or a 360 should own an HDMI min 720p capable television.

[Roconne]

Don't want to wait another week for the Heavy Rain demo? Look here: http://kotaku.com/5464839/want-the-heavy-rain-demo-right-now-heres-how

[game_fanatic]

i think my 360 is in its last legs so I'm thinking go getting a ps3, especially with eb running $50 extra credit promo when you trade in your 360 plus any game.

but the problem is that i have sd tv and will probably not get a hd tv in my room until next boxing day, so my question is:

is ps3 playable on sd tv? will uncharted 2 or mgs4 look decent enough to play it?

If you can manage a 360 on an SDTV you can manage a PS3 on an SDTV. You'd just be wasting money buying blu-ray movies, since the increased picture quality wouldn't be fully realized.

[v1nc3nt]

If you can manage a 360 on an SDTV you can manage a PS3 on an SDTV. You'd just be wasting money buying blu-ray movies, since the increased picture quality wouldn't be fully realized.

i won't be buying any blu ray movies

the thing that interests me about ps3 is that i can just plug a usb drive and watch my tv shows on a bigger screen than my laptop, exclusive games like uncharted and mgs4 and free online play, wifi

and yeah, I think i can cope with sd tv gaming for 10 more months (i have done all my life up to now anyway).

around boxing day i will be in a better position to spend $$$ and there should be some good deals

[mark_in_2k]

and yeah, I think i can cope with sd tv gaming for 10 more months (i have done all my life up to now anyway).As you've been gaming on the 360 on an SDTV you'll be used to SD gaming, so no worries. You don't miss what you've never had!

[FelixMaximus]

Don't want to wait another week for the Heavy Rain demo? Look here: http://kotaku.com/5464839/want-the-heavy-rain-demo-right-now-heres-how

To add: if the code doesn't work ("This code has either expired or is invalid.") make a new user with a PSN account in a European country. Worked for me.

[rems]

i think my 360 is in its last legs so I'm thinking go getting a ps3, especially with eb running $50 extra credit promo when you trade in your 360 plus any game.

but the problem is that i have sd tv and will probably not get a hd tv in my room until next boxing day, so my question is:

is ps3 playable on sd tv? will uncharted 2 or mgs4 look decent enough to play it?

how big is the SDTV?

I tried playing MGS4 on my 22in tube tv and it was nearly unplayable...I could barely read the text

[chdude3]

To add: if the code doesn't work ("This code has either expired or is invalid.") make a new user with a PSN account in a European country. Worked for me.Oh CRAP! I'm importing the game from the UK, will the bonus "Taxidermist" code that comes with it not be valid for my Canadian PSN account!?

[frogger]

GT5's release has been pushed back again till autumn? Its like Duke Nukem Forever...

[v1nc3nt]

how big is the SDTV?

I tried playing MGS4 on my 22in tube tv and it was nearly unplayable...I could barely read the text

you know what? in that case i'll just hold off buying ps3 and hdtv until next boxing day (hopefully ps3 price drops to $250 by then)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/02/god-of-war-ultimate-trilogy-edition-box.jpg


Sony Europe has released an image of the European box for the God of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition -- which, like the American God of War III Ultimate Edition, contains another box within. The European packaging is much more colorful (at least much more red) than the North American box, though, and features an all-important acetate window, through which shoppers can gaze upon the majesty of the replica Pandora's Box that comes with the set.

Aside from the colors and the view, the European set also includes one other thing that the American bundle doesn't: the God of War Collection, which features HD remakes of God of War and God of War II for PS3, and plenty of logos.

[Havo]

how big is the SDTV?

I tried playing MGS4 on my 22in tube tv and it was nearly unplayable...I could barely read the text

ps3 sux on tube period... I tried playing it on my 37 inch tube and still couldn't read the text for some games. You're better off just getting a hdtv. There's some deals right now since super bowl is around the corner.

[FelixMaximus]

Oh CRAP! I'm importing the game from the UK, will the bonus "Taxidermist" code that comes with it not be valid for my Canadian PSN account!?

Jeez I'm not sure...

Shouldn't really matter as long as you have a user account on your PS3 with a UK PSN account.

[Haz]

ps3 sux on tube period... I tried playing it on my 37 inch tube and still couldn't read the text for some games. You're better off just getting a hdtv. There's some deals right now since super bowl is around the corner.If developers would at least try to make the text readable, that would be great. Dead Rising on the 360 was a good example. My buddy beat it but couldn't read half the stuff.

Oh, sometimes, it's a design choice to have tiny text (http://kotaku.com/5463862/mass-effect-2-and-the-curse-of-the-tiny-text) that make it hard to read even on an HDTV.


I'll have to talk to Casey about this (as any way to address it would have far reaching changes in the game), but please don't expect any decisions or a fix in the near future (as we are supporting a number of issues at this time). This was a design choice, not a bug.

[Roconne]

To add: if the code doesn't work ("This code has either expired or is invalid.") make a new user with a PSN account in a European country. Worked for me.What you think of the demo? I loved it and am glad I pre-ordered the game.
For those who didn't get it yet, you get to play two full sequences in this demo. One as the Detective Shelby (the old dude) and one as the FBI agent (you get to use his CSI ULTRA GLASSES).

[FelixMaximus]

What you think of the demo? I loved it and am glad I pre-ordered the game.
For those who didn't get it yet, you get to play two full sequences in this demo. One as the Detective Shelby (the old dude) and one as the FBI agent (you get to use his CSI ULTRA GLASSES).

Short but sweet.

It looked kind of bloomy and fuzzy on my monitor but that might just be me. I played indigo prophecy a while ago and loved it and this game looks like more of the same.

[chdude3]

Jeez I'm not sure...

Shouldn't really matter as long as you have a user account on your PS3 with a UK PSN account.Will it work the same as Xbox - that is, if I create a UK PSN account and download the content, then ANY PSN account (specifically my main one) on that same PS3 can play the content? I guess that's not so bad, but I'd rather keep it all on one account.

[Setz]

When I used SDTV (16inch tube piece of trash), the only games I could not read the text in were:

- Condemned 2
- Devil May Cry 4
- Skate
- Warhawk

I had a good collection of some 25 PS3 games at that time, and aside from the above four games, I could read text very well, and the games still looked nice. I played CoD4 first on that trash tube, and I still enjoyed it very much.

[drdrma]

Will it work the same as Xbox - that is, if I create a UK PSN account and download the content, then ANY PSN account (specifically my main one) on that same PS3 can play the content? I guess that's not so bad, but I'd rather keep it all on one account.

y

[hp..]

If you pre-order a game from Amazon.ca and use free shipping does it usually arrive not too long after the release date?

[jaemes]

If you pre-order a game from Amazon.ca and use free shipping does it usually arrive not too long after the release date?

When I pre-ordered from zon (it's been a while) it usually gets here on release date for me.

[chdude3]

When I pre-ordered from zon (it's been a while) it usually gets here on release date for me.Same here, I think 80% of the time the game gets to me ON release date, otherwise it's the day after.

[hp..]

Sounds good, thanks.
This is only my 2nd game order from Amazon, so when it said the expected delivery of Heavy Rain (Feb. 23rd release date) was March 4th-9th I was a bit worried.

[Havo]

If developers would at least try to make the text readable, that would be great. Dead Rising on the 360 was a good example. My buddy beat it but couldn't read half the stuff.

Oh, sometimes, it's a design choice to have tiny text (http://kotaku.com/5463862/mass-effect-2-and-the-curse-of-the-tiny-text) that make it hard to read even on an HDTV.

I played fifa 09 on my SD tv and I couldn't even make out the score. I had to keep track of the score in my head which was kind of annoying. After switching to a HD tv I could finally see things that I couldn't on my SD tv like the Gatorade logo next to played names in nba 2k.

[quicksilv3r]

So divx files get upconverted when they are on the hard drive? I have about 100GB of movies on my computer that I have been streaming, so they would be upconverted?

Hmm looks like I may have to spend sometime transferring to the HDD.

As well, I'm using an SD tv right now in my room with my PS3 and move my PS3 to the living room where there is a 40inch Bravia when no one is around (long story short, I'm living at home wih my mom) and the difference is HUGE when I play Bluray movies or games on the Bravia vs my SD tv lol

But I will admit, I like watching blurays on my SD tv compared to dvd's as the picture is more crisp. I have the Dark Knight and Top Gun on both bluray and dvd and the bluray on the SD is still a better picture then the dvd versions. So its still a plus for me.

[chdude3]

Sounds good, thanks.
This is only my 2nd game order from Amazon, so when it said the expected delivery of Heavy Rain (Feb. 23rd release date) was March 4th-9th I was a bit worried.I get the same kind of stuff, but it's just how their system is set up. They assume 1-2 days processing for shipping and then add in the expected shipping time. I think for a game that releases on Day X, they usually tell me the expected deliver is Day X + 4-7 days. But just about every time the game ships one day BEFORE release, and is waiting in my mailbox on release day.

Then again I'm in the GTA where the shipment originates; if you're further, you will have to factor in shipping time.

[Super strokey]

So divx files get upconverted when they are on the hard drive? I have about 100GB of movies on my computer that I have been streaming, so they would be upconverted?

Hmm looks like I may have to spend sometime transferring to the HDD.

As well, I'm using an SD tv right now in my room with my PS3 and move my PS3 to the living room where there is a 40inch Bravia when no one is around (long story short, I'm living at home wih my mom) and the difference is HUGE when I play Bluray movies or games on the Bravia vs my SD tv lol

But I will admit, I like watching blurays on my SD tv compared to dvd's as the picture is more crisp. I have the Dark Knight and Top Gun on both bluray and dvd and the bluray on the SD is still a better picture then the dvd versions. So its still a plus for me.


Forgive me but aren't the DVD's designed to run at the same resolution as a SD TV? If thats so there should be literally 0 difference from the BR and DVD.

[CFRTim]

Forgive me but aren't the DVD's designed to run at the same resolution as a SD TV? If thats so there should be literally 0 difference from the BR and DVD.

No way, aside from lines of resolution, BR should still have better color saturation, better contrast, b&w, etc....
So you should see a better overall picture from a BD over a DVD, even on a SDTV

[Super strokey]

No way, aside from lines of resolution, BR should still have better color saturation, better contrast, b&w, etc....
So you should see a better overall picture from a BD over a DVD, even on a SDTV

Well there you go i guess. I still you think you would be hard pressed to see the difference but im sure some will disagree.

[Setz]

Forgive me but aren't the DVD's designed to run at the same resolution as a SD TV? If thats so there should be literally 0 difference from the BR and DVD.

what

dvd max res = 480 lines
br max res = 1080 lines (possibly more in the future?)

dvd played on an sdtv will look almost identical to a br played on an sdtv. i say "almost" because theres obvious lighting differences (some find DVD to be darker) and as tim said theres contrast/etc chit differences

[drdrma]

No way, aside from lines of resolution, BR should still have better color saturation, better contrast, b&w, etc....
So you should see a better overall picture from a BD over a DVD, even on a SDTV

My favorite advantage is that artifacts in H264 encoding appear as random noise, like a film grain, as opposed to boxing and ringing for mpg2.

[Super strokey]

what

dvd max res = 480 lines
br max res = 1080 lines (possibly more in the future?)

dvd played on an sdtv will look almost identical to a br played on an sdtv. i say "almost" because theres obvious lighting differences (some find DVD to be darker) and as tim said theres contrast/etc chit differences

I meant on a sdtv, i thought it would be essentially the same.

[Setz]

I meant on a sdtv, i thought it would be essentially the same.

The biggest difference is that the BR's 1080/720 lines will be downscaled to 480/240 lines (dependent on interlaced or progressive resolutions). You may not think it'll make a big difference, but for every 1.5-2.25 lines in highdef, one will be discarded when downscaled to an SD resolution. It's not hugely significant, but you'll get serious interlacing because there are discarded lines.

edit; this is why text is sometimes hard to see in games played on an SD resolution. This is also the reason why PS3 games are almost unplayable on a large HDTV at an SD resolution. I'm not sure if SD encompasses 480p (240 lines is SD, 480 is technically ED), but sometimes 480p looks fine on an HDTV.

[heat??]

ps3 controllers are horribly built i've gone through 2 already...and there in mint condition the only thing that breaks is the joystick...for both controllers its the left joystick. (mostly play modern warfare 2). I still have my first playstation 1 and 2 controllers and they still work! Anyone else have this problem?

[Super strokey]

ps3 controllers are horribly built i've gone through 2 already...and there in mint condition the only thing that breaks is the joystick...for both controllers its the left joystick. (mostly play modern warfare 2). I still have my first playstation 1 and 2 controllers and they still work! Anyone else have this problem?

Nope, thats really odd.

[thechampion116]

ps3 controllers are horribly built i've gone through 2 already...and there in mint condition the only thing that breaks is the joystick...for both controllers its the left joystick. (mostly play modern warfare 2). I still have my first playstation 1 and 2 controllers and they still work! Anyone else have this problem?

no problems here either.

I think your just being too aggressive with your controllers. My cousins play MW2 almost every chance they get (basically its the only game they play nowadays) and their controllers haven't broken either.

[Matryx]

I have a PS3 Slim that I bought back on October of 2009. The problem that I have is when I turn off the system with my DS3 sometimes it doesn't shut off. The screen goes blank and the power button keeps flashing. At this time I cannot do anything with the PS3 after this happens. I tried pressing and holding the power button down and it just keeps blinking. The only way for me to power it down is by pulling the power button and after that I can turn it on again.

Are there any other people that have experienced this?

[Setz]

PS3 is malfunctioning tonight. Decided to play a few rounds of Bioshock 2, but I couldn't eject Dante's Inferno using the button on the unit itself. I press the button and nothing happens. Luckily I can still eject via the XMB, but I'm concerned that my PS3 might be on the way to YLOD or something.

[thechampion116]

I have a PS3 Slim that I bought back on October of 2009. The problem that I have is when I turn off the system with my DS3 sometimes it doesn't shut off. The screen goes blank and the power button keeps flashing. At this time I cannot do anything with the PS3 after this happens. I tried pressing and holding the power button down and it just keeps blinking. The only way for me to power it down is by pulling the power button and after that I can turn it on again.

Are there any other people that've experience this?

your system operation files may be corrupted through a prior incorrect shutdown.

http://www.ps3daily.co.uk/20081024/ps3-firmware-250-how-to-access-playstation-recovery-menu/

I've never done it so I don't know if you will lose all your data. If you can back it up then do so but I think you will be okay. If I were in your situation, I would personally choose to 'restore file system' and/or 'rebuild database'.

If that doesn't work,I don't know what else to do other than to call Sony and get another PS3 through your warranty.

In response to Setz, personally, I don't think the PS3 is going wonky. Have you moved or relocated the PS3 recently? Any bumps or drops or anything like that? The connections or board controlling the button and the eject controls may be broken. This may be the case if you can still eject from the PS3.

[choch]

when will sony do an update that allows mkv playback?

[CFRTim]

This is ****ing ********. What do you do, if you get screwed on a "gameshare"?

[bigsky2]

This is ****ing ********. What do you do, if you get screwed on a "gameshare"?

What do you mean?

Someone changed the password on you?

[mark_in_2k]

This is ****ing ********. What do you do, if you get screwed on a "gameshare"?I had that happen to me a few months ago. After setting up a new gameshare account we all downloaded the game. Then I switched my Fat for a Slim and had to re-download all my gameshares but someone had changed the password on the account. I PM's all members of my share and found out the one person was banned, so I assume it has him that changed it. As I had initially setup the account I just did a password reset via email and was back.

[CFRTim]

What do you mean?

Someone changed the password on you?

Nope, the username/password that I was given is working, but when I try to download the file, it tells me it's already installed on another 5 PS3s

[Tibbs]

Can any of you recommend a good DS3 charger. Maybe one that also charges to 360 controllers also?

Like those ones that hold 2xDS3 + 2x360

[jaemes]

It means that 5 PS3s already activated that account and used a download.
Which means you have to wait for someone to deactivate their account with that gameshare account/PSN first.
When someone deactivates, you'll be able to download. The person who deactivates can't play any of the games they downloaded btw, not until they re-activate the gameshare PSN.


Nope, the username/password that I was given is working, but when I try to download the file, it tells me it's already installed on another 5 PS3s

[Super strokey]

Nope, the username/password that I was given is working, but when I try to download the file, it tells me it's already installed on another 5 PS3s

Which gameshare? Looks like you got screwed man, that sucks.

Id like if you posted the members of teh GS (assuming its here of course) so we know not to deal with them.

It essentially means that someone shared it with at least 1 extra person essentially screwing you over / cheating you out of your money.

This is why i only GS with my brothers and best friends.

[thechampion116]

Nope, the username/password that I was given is working, but when I try to download the file, it tells me it's already installed on another 5 PS3s

someone used your downloads on a 2nd ps3.

Either they didn't know or they screwed the gameshare. Your best bet is just release all the names of those in gameshare if you did it on RFD and systematically work at who did it. Its unlikely to be someone with high feedback and a reputation otherwise they are getting desperate.

Next you do a gameshare, make sure everyone knows what is going on in terms of instructions and such. Also, only deal with trustworthy (high rep) people. Yes, it will be tough for newcomers to the PS3 but honestly these days, you can't trust them on the internet anymore.

[Roconne]

Anyone plan on picking up MLB 10: The Show in march? I want to get an online league setup I think...

[Haz]

Anyone plan on picking up MLB 10: The Show in march? I want to get an online league setup I think...I don't like baseball games but I have to admit it looks good (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great).

[CFRTim]

Which gameshare? Looks like you got screwed man, that sucks.

Id like if you posted the members of teh GS (assuming its here of course) so we know not to deal with them.

It essentially means that someone shared it with at least 1 extra person essentially screwing you over / cheating you out of your money.

This is why i only GS with my brothers and best friends.


someone used your downloads on a 2nd ps3.

Either they didn't know or they screwed the gameshare. Your best bet is just release all the names of those in gameshare if you did it on RFD and systematically work at who did it. Its unlikely to be someone with high feedback and a reputation otherwise they are getting desperate.

Next you do a gameshare, make sure everyone knows what is going on in terms of instructions and such. Also, only deal with trustworthy (high rep) people. Yes, it will be tough for newcomers to the PS3 but honestly these days, you can't trust them on the internet anymore.

Nah it's OK, the guy that did the group buy, refunded me the money, and thinks he knows who's the one responsible for the **** up. Good to see there are still decent people out there.

[Setz]

Nah it's OK, the guy that did the group buy, refunded me the money, and thinks he knows who's the one responsible for the **** up. Good to see there are still decent people out there.

Are you trying to download it to two of your PS3s?

[thechampion116]

Nah it's OK, the guy that did the group buy, refunded me the money, and thinks he knows who's the one responsible for the **** up. Good to see there are still decent people out there.


thats good to hear. it would still be nice for users on here to know who possibly did it especially if it was a RFD gameshare. It would help others to avoid dealing with someone like that.

From the looks of it, it appears to be a mistake though.

[CFRTim]

Are you trying to download it to two of your PS3s?

No, I was only trying to download the game (WipeoutHD) to my PS3, I only have one, and only paid for 1 share. The principle of PSN gamesharing is pretty simple, but it does require some trust. Well I got my refund in the end, and the screw up might have been from a previous group the buyer had dealt with, but now I'm very skeptical about future gameshares

[FelixMaximus]

No, I was only trying to download the game (WipeoutHD) to my PS3, I only have one, and only paid for 1 share. The principle of PSN gamesharing is pretty simple, but it does require some trust. Well I got my refund in the end, and the screw up might have been from a previous group the buyer had dealt with, but now I'm very skeptical about future gameshares

If it helps, I have 0 rep and I've done 2 gameshares with RFD'ers with 0 problems ;)

The best thing is to have 1 gameshare account with 4 non-internet friends and always use that account to buy the games.

[quicksilv3r]

can I ask, what is gamesharing? I'm kinda lost lol

[Sheky]

can I ask, what is gamesharing? I'm kinda lost lol

It's when a group of people get together to purchase a downloadable game under a shared PSN account. Everyone knows the password and login so they all chip in an equal amount of money and every logs in to download the game onto their PS3.

[Roconne]

New GOW3 Trailer : http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-chaos-god-of-war/61815

[Canadianpsycho]

No, I was only trying to download the game (WipeoutHD) to my PS3, I only have one, and only paid for 1 share. The principle of PSN gamesharing is pretty simple, but it does require some trust. Well I got my refund in the end, and the screw up might have been from a previous group the buyer had dealt with, but now I'm very skeptical about future gameshares

If this was an old share and you're replacing someone the error might be he didn't create a new account. Once you have 5 active consoles for an account any new groups/members requires a new account be created unless someone deactivates.

[CFRTim]

If this was an old share and you're replacing someone the error might be he didn't create a new account. Once you have 5 active consoles for an account any new groups/members requires a new account be created unless someone deactivates.

Maybe that's what the buyer did wrong, I think he used the same account from a previous gameshare. Anyway, he was a good sport and did refund my money with no problem.

[xjohnx]

Sweet GoW III theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173rSBAB-x4

[Super strokey]

New GOW3 Trailer : http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-chaos-god-of-war/61815

omg thats epic! I better hurry up and beat the GOW collection i have. I am absolutely amazed at the scale!

[CFRTim]

omg thats epic! I better hurry up and beat the GOW collection i have. I am absolutely amazed at the scale!

+1 I can't wait for GOW3.
I just finished the first game from the collection (amazing game, I can't believe I never played it on my PS2 back in the day), and I will be starting GOW2 this weekend

[Super strokey]

Sweet GoW III theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173rSBAB-x4

I expected him to blink...

[Super strokey]

+1 I can't wait for GOW3.
I just finished the first game from the collection (amazing game, I can't believe I never played it on my PS2 back in the day), and I will be starting GOW2 this weekend

I actually am in teh same boat. I had a GC last gen so i never played gow at all. I started into GOW a week or so ago but i have put it on the side while im playing bioshock 2, which btw is great.

[xjohnx]

I expected him to blink...


agree would be cool if he was breathing or something. overall though I enjoy it.

[Roconne]

omg thats epic! I better hurry up and beat the GOW collection i have. I am absolutely amazed at the scale!
It's also been confirmed that there is no pre-rendering in that trailer (well except for that opening bit). Everything is real time, in-game graphics.

[chdude3]

I actually am in teh same boat. I had a GC last gen so i never played gow at all.Yeah but we got Eternal Darkness! And RE0 through RE4, I finally consolidated that series on ONE console... for a short time. :)

[trublood]

i finally bought a new SLIM console http://**************/content/15/smile.gif Phat one died ages ago and after tht i have been playing 360:o

[chdude3]

i finally bought a new SLIM console http://**************/content/15/smile.gif Phat one died ages ago and after tht i have been playing 360:oHow did it die? Not that I used mine too much for games, but I'm hoping it's not gonna crap out anytime soon.

[Super strokey]

Just a FYI guys, sony bought Media Molecule today.

[Emancipated]

I can't believe there's still fanboyism about which console is better. So tiresome to read message boards go on about how this or that game isn't going to run on such and such console. This game does look great but would probably run well with enough on the XBOX. No lie.

GT forums are the pits.

How many hours can one expect from a game like this? The last time I bought a game for its game story was Uncharted 2 and before that, it was on another system entirely. I just can't get into single player games unless it's so engrossing to pass up.

[Super strokey]

I can't believe there's still fanboyism about which console is better. So tiresome to read message boards go on about how this or that game isn't going to run on such and such console. This game does look great but would probably run well with enough on the XBOX. No lie.

GT forums are the pits.

How many hours can one expect from a game like this? The last time I bought a game for its game story was Uncharted 2 and before that, it was on another system entirely. I just can't get into single player games unless it's so engrossing to pass up.



What are you talkign about?

[game_fanatic]

What are you talkign about?

I think he meant to post this in the Heavy Rain thread, perhaps?

[bigboi]

Just a FYI guys, sony bought Media Molecule today.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1073348p1.html

[WolfByte]

Just a FYI guys, sony bought Media Molecule today.

Great news. LBP was a great game.

[Setz]

What are you talkign about?

Don't listen to the inane ramblings of a butthurt Xbot.

[CFRTim]

I can't believe there's still fanboyism about which console is better. So tiresome to read message boards go on about how this or that game isn't going to run on such and such console. This game does look great but would probably run well with enough on the XBOX. No lie.

GT forums are the pits.

How many hours can one expect from a game like this? The last time I bought a game for its game story was Uncharted 2 and before that, it was on another system entirely. I just can't get into single player games unless it's so engrossing to pass up.

I hope you find your medication, soon

[Super strokey]

I hope you find your medication, soon
I wonder who he is at GT? Im Superstrokey everywhere (which doesnt sound good...).

[got_it_4_cheap]

Ten years ago today, the PlayStation 2 launched in Japan.

my favourite console of all time, whatever genre you liked, ps2 had you covered. I still remember first time i turned my ps2 on and then saw the GT3 intro .... jaw dropping graphics (for that time).

(I know this is a ps3 thread but didn't feel like making a new thread for it)

anyone else remember the ps9 commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmtDAVM-3A&feature

[Emancipated]

What are you talkign about?

I was referring to the postings on Gametrailers comments and I don't have an account on GT. Too many one sentence responses. It's like Youtube; full of super trolls.

[Super strokey]

I was referring to the postings on Gametrailers comments and I don't have an account on GT. Too many one sentence responses. It's like Youtube; full of super trolls.

Super strokey trolls lol

[v1nc3nt]

i just got a ps3, i skipped the wireless connectivity part cause i just wanted to play my ps3 (so impatient eh? :D )

noob ps3 questions:

question about wireless connection:

my neighbour's internet shows up as having more strength than mine (modem in the next room) :confused:

what is WEP password? :confused:

oh and when i first turned on my ps3, it said i needed to connect usb to controller, i don't have keep it connected 24/7 right? i'm guessing it is for charging, how long does it usually take to charge?

[Blackmajik]

i just got a ps3, i skipped the wireless connectivity part cause i just wanted to play my ps3 (so impatient eh? :D )

noob ps3 questions:

question about wireless connection:

my neighbour's internet shows up as having more strength than mine (modem in the next room) :confused:

what is WEP password? :confused:

oh and when i first turned on my ps3, it said i needed to connect usb to controller, i don't have keep it connected 24/7 right? i'm guessing it is for charging, how long does it usually take to charge?

WEP password is the password for the wireless connection - namely yours or the one you use to connect the internet to.

You connect the USB to the controller so it can basically handshake and have the controller assign itself to console. Once the configuration is done, the only time you really need to connect the USB cable to your controller is to charge it.

[v1nc3nt]

WEP password is the password for the wireless connection - namely yours or the one you use to connect the internet to.

You connect the USB to the controller so it can basically handshake and have the controller assign itself to console. Once the configuration is done, the only time you really need to connect the USB cable to your controller is to charge it.

thanks

everyone give me your psn :)

[twitchyzero]

anyone else remember the ps9 commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmtDAVM-3A&feature

This is the first time I have seen this, but that guy's suit looks like the one on Cole from Infamous.

[bahasad]

Just wondering but ever since Friday where I accidentally pulled my Plug on the PS3 when it was in standby/red dot mode, MW2 freezes whenever I go online. Everything else works (other games too), but MW2 freezes. Any idea? Also if i format the PS3, will it delete my online unlocks/challenges and what not for MW2?

[CFRTim]

Just wondering but ever since Friday where I accidentally pulled my Plug on the PS3 when it was in standby/red dot mode, MW2 freezes whenever I go online. Everything else works (other games too), but MW2 freezes. Any idea? Also if i format the PS3, will it delete my online unlocks/challenges and what not for MW2?

That don't matter. I always completely turn off my PS3/360 and most other devices. I can't have anything in standby mode, when I have a 2 year old running around the house, pressing every single button he can find :lol:

[Super strokey]

Just wondering but ever since Friday where I accidentally pulled my Plug on the PS3 when it was in standby/red dot mode, MW2 freezes whenever I go online. Everything else works (other games too), but MW2 freezes. Any idea? Also if i format the PS3, will it delete my online unlocks/challenges and what not for MW2?

I actually had an issue just like this on friday too, i was playing mw2 and when ever i went to get into a online game it would just hang. It wouldnt freeze as i could still get into xmb but it wouldnt load the map (tried resets a few times and about 4 tries to get online, no change). I thought it was a PSN problem at first and to test tossed in borderlands to test it and i had no issues finding an online game and what not.

Tossed MW2 back in and no issues. It seems that the game swapping made it "better". MW2 and glitches seems to be all the rage these days lol


That don't matter. I always completely turn off my PS3/360 and most other devices. I can't have anything in standby mode, when I have a 2 year old running around the house, pressing every single button he can find :lol:

haha, i have the same issue. My Daughter loves to carry around the PS3 controller and turns it on all the time lol.

[Setz]

My PS3 has been acting strange lately. Keeps freezing in BC2. Nothing happened like the power went out or anything, it just hangs. On the bright side, it's a good opporunity to take screenshots I guess lol.

すごい

[tzinc]

I missed the xmas deals what is the best PS3 slim deal out there now
either 120 or 250 is fine

[Aggy]

Anyone have any recommendations on a router for the PS3? I've got an old D-link DI-524, but I keep getting disconnected while I'm watching a movie on my PS3 and it lags quite a bit. Will a new router help me with those problems? TIA!

[CFRTim]

Anyone have any recommendations on a router for the PS3? I've got an old D-link DI-524, but I keep getting disconnected while I'm watching a movie on my PS3 and it lags quite a bit. Will a new router help me with those problems? TIA!

I have the same router. For wireless connections, it's normal to lag and stutter. I used the same router wireless, and even at 100% signal it was pain. I went wired , and no problems.
btw, depending on the revision of your model (I think only rev.C), DI-524 can be flashed with DI-624 firmware, a much, much better fw. I did it years ago, and it's rock solid.

[Aggy]

Thanks for the tip!


I have the same router. For wireless connections, it's normal to lag and stutter. I used the same router wireless, and even at 100% signal it was pain. I went wired , and no problems.
btw, depending on the revision of your model (I think only rev.C), DI-524 can be flashed with DI-624 firmware, a much, much better fw. I did it years ago, and it's rock solid.

[Roconne]

PS3 Arc, god damn.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2r5c1nq.gif

Now I want Demons Souls 2 with motion support. I will be a sword master.

[Super strokey]

PS3 Arc, god damn.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2r5c1nq.gif

Now I want Demons Souls 2 with motion support. I will be a sword master.

WOw it even detected the spin really well. Thats awesome.

[drdrma]

PS3 Arc, god damn.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2r5c1nq.gif

Now I want Demons Souls 2 with motion support. I will be a sword master.

oh that's cool.

[Super strokey]

No nunchuk yet, hope it comes soon as then ever wii game could potentially be on ps3 as well

[Haz]

No nunchuk yet, hope it comes soon as then ever wii game could potentially be on ps3 as wellYou mean every non-Nintendo Wii game.

Use your DS3 instead of a nunchuk. Should be ok.

Add-ons like this in the middle of the console's life have traditionally done well except for the dual analog/dual shock controllers during the PS1 era. I haven't seen pricing yet but in order to be successful something like this needs to be cheap and bundled without extra cost for new systems. That way, developers would be more willing to put the effort into making good motion controlled games and not just cheap tacked on motion controls. Same goes with Natal.

With Sony and MS going full swing (pun intended) into motion controls this year, I'm curious what response Nintendo has.

[thechampion116]

No nunchuk yet, hope it comes soon as then ever wii game could potentially be on ps3 as well

nunchuk has been reported by multiple people to be part of the whole package and wireless to boot.

[Super strokey]

You mean every non-Nintendo Wii game.

Use your DS3 instead of a nunchuk. Should be ok.

Add-ons like this in the middle of the console's life have traditionally done well except for the dual analog/dual shock controllers during the PS1 era. I haven't seen pricing yet but in order to be successful something like this needs to be cheap and bundled without extra cost for new systems. That way, developers would be more willing to put the effort into making good motion controlled games and not just cheap tacked on motion controls. Same goes with Natal.

With Sony and MS going full swing (pun intended) into motion controls this year, I'm curious what response Nintendo has.

I did indeed mean non nintendo made games, also i assume you mean poorly not well correct? Also it will be interesting to see how the bundling goes, my guess is that it will be be bundled soon, likely at sometime in sepetember for the holidays assuming its ready to launch then.


nunchuk has been reported by multiple people to be part of the whole package and wireless to boot.


I was meaning photos, should have been more clear.

[Haz]

I did indeed mean non nintendo made games, also i assume you mean poorly not well correct? Also it will be interesting to see how the bundling goes, my guess is that it will be be bundled soon, likely at sometime in sepetember for the holidays assuming its ready to launch then.Yeah, I forgot the word not in there. So much for multitasking. :|

[Super strokey]

Hey just wanted to let you all know that in 5 minutes Gamespot is webcasting the sony GDC conference

[Bart_]

Hey, if anybody wants to play Madden 2010, Fight Night 4 & Bad Company 2 add me as a friend.

PSN login: b_krupa

[dragon_drift]

this is awesome, my PS3 just became a WII lol

[Buggy166]

looks like wii HD is called PS3 :D

[olp79]

Hey all, I'm thinking of selling my 120gb ps3 slim and have a number of tracks imported from Guitar hero, world tour, smash hits, etc. If I delete my user profile from the system, will the new buyer still be able to access the downloaded content, or is connected to my user ID.
Thanks

[Setz]

Hey all, I'm thinking of selling my 120gb ps3 slim and have a number of tracks imported from Guitar hero, world tour, smash hits, etc. If I delete my user profile from the system, will the new buyer still be able to access the downloaded content, or is connected to my user ID.
Thanks

Connected to your username. You delete it, the content becomes unusable.

[thechampion116]

Hey all, I'm thinking of selling my 120gb ps3 slim and have a number of tracks imported from Guitar hero, world tour, smash hits, etc. If I delete my user profile from the system, will the new buyer still be able to access the downloaded content, or is connected to my user ID.
Thanks

delete and disable the content from that PS3. it will allow you to keep the 5 PS3 download limit intact.

[Sgt_Strider]

looks like wii HD is called PS3 :D

Yea, looks like there is no incentive to buy a Wii in the near future! I think this means Nintendo will need to reduce the price of the Wii which is good for the rest of us.

[Full_Metal]

Yea, looks like there is no incentive to buy a Wii in the near future! I think this means Nintendo will need to reduce the price of the Wii which is good for the rest of us.

The Casuals drive the Wii.. Even in times when they have no games coming out it for 6+ months the demand has still been there as long as Nintendo first party delivers. I can't see casuals choosing HD visuals over reliable Mario family fun and dozens of fitness games for more money than a Wii.

Microsoft is desperate enough to drop the 360 to $129 against GOW3. With Natal launched at the same time as move touting motion with HD visuals.. it's not going to be an easy ride for either company even without considering Nintendo in the picture.

[Sgt_Strider]

The Casuals drive the Wii.. Even in times when they have no games coming out it for 6+ months the demand has still been there as long as Nintendo first party delivers. I can't see casuals choosing HD visuals over reliable Mario family fun and dozens of fitness games for more money than a Wii.

Microsoft is desperate enough to drop the 360 to $129 against GOW3. With Natal launched at the same time as move touting motion with HD visuals.. it's not going to be an easy ride for either company even without considering Nintendo in the picture.

Either way, I think Nintendo is already under pressure to reduce the price of the Wii because sales have been declining. I think market analysts have been speculating this for quite some time.

In regards to the Xbox 360, I think it's been mentioned in the forum that it's not a permanent price drop, but rather a special promotion.

[Haz]

Either way, I think Nintendo is already under pressure to reduce the price of the Wii because sales have been declining. I think market analysts have been speculating this for quite some time.

In regards to the Xbox 360, I think it's been mentioned in the forum that it's not a permanent price drop, but rather a special promotion.A dip for one month isn't anything to worry about for Nintendo. If anything, they'd keep the price the same but perhaps bundles it with a Mario game and a WM+ or something this Christmas. There's still bound to be more casual players out there.

[trixR4kids]

has anyone been able to use their ps3 to play karaoke? and not as in buying singstar and playing music off that.
I have a hard drive plugged into the ps3 that contains a lot of music videos and karaoke but need suggestions on how to connect a mic with my speakers. I dont have a receiver or mic input however, any suggestions? nothing too expensive please :D

[thechampion116]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0puP8nrIU8&feature=player_embedded

funny video about the PS Move

I put this vid in some other thread.

for Trix, I think your out of luck. You can't really use a microphone and watch videos at the same time on the PS3. You will have to buy some expensive hardware to complete the task.

[DiploDocus]

http://share.blog.us.playstation.com/ideas/2010/03/17/kevin-butler-hosting-the-e3-sony-press-conference/

[thechampion116]

thanks. nice of Sony to start that but I don't really care for cross-chat or software emulation.

More interested in Kevin Butler hosting E3. That would be amazing. Even a cameo to present a game or something would be great. It beats Jack Tretton

[Evil Baby]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0puP8nrIU8&feature=player_embedded

funny video about the PS Move

I put this vid in some other thread.

for Trix, I think your out of luck. You can't really use a microphone and watch videos at the same time on the PS3. You will have to buy some expensive hardware to complete the task.

It is a funny video, very well done. I'm personally most excited for Natal but this commercial is Gold.

[CFRTim]

Who knows where I can get a cheap copy of Heavenly Sword? I know BBV has them used for $5, but I can't find any stock anywhere around GTA

[belowzeros]

God of War 1

is the QTE mini game with the giant Cyclops outside Pandora's Temple insanely fast or do I have an input lag prob or something...

[thechampion116]

God of War 1

is the QTE mini game with the giant Cyclops outside Pandora's Temple insanely fast or do I have an input lag prob or something...

you've gotta be faster.

i did it yesterday and tried the QTE twice before I was prepared for the timing.

[thechampion116]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/

Sony removing Linux in order to combat the recent hack.

Looks like the people that use their Linux legally got screwed by those choosing to use it illegally.

I don't use it so I'm not mad but if Sony wants to stop piracy, they are gonna do what's necessary.

[hullkogan]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/

Sony removing Linux in order to combat the recent hack.

Looks like the people that use their Linux legally got screwed by those choosing to use it illegally.

I don't use it so I'm not mad but if Sony wants to stop piracy, they are gonna do what's necessary.

Maybe the next update they will remove backwards compatibility.:confused: (looks like an April fools joke)

[thechampion116]

Maybe the next update they will remove backwards compatibility.:confused: (looks like an April fools joke)

it might be with April 1st but even if it wasn't, keep in mind they already removed BC and that its a different discussion from Linux.

Linux was and is useless on the PS3 and maybe less than 1% of the PS3 population actually use it.

[belowzeros]

oh I finally finished God of War 1 last night...bit of a challenge for me since i've only played about 2 or 3 PS3 games seriously and the controller is pretty alien lol.

awesome game. can't believe that's a PS2 game, so awesome. looks fantastic too remastered. The game itself actually looks better than the cutscenes that weren't specially treated. play this if you are sitting on it ;)

taking a break with some other games before part 2.

[lemailme]

just a little problem im having with ps3 media server and my z5500

I grabbed an mkv of inglorious basterds, 1080p with dts.
Inglourious.Basterds.2009.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264

Im streaming it through ps3 media server to my ps3, and the audio im getting is dolby digital, not DTS

I have selected "include dts stream" in media server
I have selected DTS as an output method in my ps3's settings via my optical cable to z5500

Anyone know how i can get the dts feed from the MKV?

[Beradon]

it might be with April 1st but even if it wasn't, keep in mind they already removed BC and that its a different discussion from Linux.

Linux was and is useless on the PS3 and maybe less than 1% of the PS3 population actually use it.

BC is actually useful for many.

Another big FAIL for Sony. Had they ignored this hack and concentrated their efforts on making the ps3 better, they would have won more new customers.

I really hope Sony loses more money this year. The management needs to be fired immediately. When Xbox360's Natal comes out it'll make Sony's "Move" the laughing stock of the industry.

[thechampion116]

BC is actually useful for many.

Another big FAIL for Sony. Had they ignored this hack and concentrated their efforts on making the ps3 better, they would have won more new customers.

I really hope Sony loses more money this year. The management needs to be fired immediately. When Xbox360's Natal comes out it'll make Sony's "Move" the laughing stock of the industry.

Honestly your statement if full of 360 fanboy written all over it. Sony has worked their butts off to get away from that shaky launch. If you truly looked at the games alone, Sony has been destroying MS on that point for about whole year now. Also, I don't see how concentration on deleting one thing is a fail? The fact they addressed a hack by just removing it rather than shutting one's console off from online forever is a lot better for consumers. I never said BC wasn't useful, I just said its not a big factor anymore. How many people are literally gonna go buy PS2 games and play them over PS3 games? Not too many in my opinion especially with almost every big sequel already released onto PS3 (MGS4, God of War 3, FFXIII, GT5P, GTAIV, etc.)

Natal is still untested. The only basis it has to develop off of is the Eyetoy which utterly failed in N.America. With Move, there is an established market in those that were thinking of buying a Wii or those who have it already and may have a ps3 as well. With Natal, its a completely open market. It can fail in their faces or be a complete success. I still personally feel that a controller is 100% vital to gaming. With Natal, your very limited in one you can do. They may in fact sell a lot at the start but over time sales will dwindle once people realize that the gaming will be too juvenile (ie/ really early material) that you lose the 'fun' factor.

For example, How many people can play Natal all at the same time? With Move, 6 is at least possible theoretically. Also for Natal, supposedly testers have said there is lag and with MS removing key components in order to lower potential price of the product, how will that affect the already reported lag in input? Another thing is how one can play? Do I literally have to pretend I'm 5 years old and point my finger at the screen with my hand shaped as a gun to play Halo?

Here's a bit of a biased article but a good read nonetheless: http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/03/28/sony-passed-on-natal-tech-explains-why/

Unless you can come up with some real arguments your gonna get shut down right away.

[belowzeros]

Honestly your statement if full of 360 fanboy written all over it.


srsly....I don't even need to add to what champ said. he's got you all wrapped up >.>

[Usuyami]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/

Sony removing Linux in order to combat the recent hack.

Looks like the people that use their Linux legally got screwed by those choosing to use it illegally.

I don't use it so I'm not mad but if Sony wants to stop piracy, they are gonna do what's necessary.

The backlash from the community on this update is going to be HUGE.

[sfu_lifer]

This is a pretty serious move by Sony (no thanks geohot!).
I ain't updating (barely go online anyways other than to buy the odd Rockband/Singstar song). This is one of the few items remaining to reward us early adopters. I still have Linux on my system and barely used it since it sucks due to the limited RAM. But hey, at least it's there in a pinch if I had to use openoffice or something. There isn't even a legit hack allowing for pirated games yet and this is just a pre-emptive move (which by the way, won't stop the hackers from trying) which will get the formerly PS3 friendly Linux hacker community riled up and WILL get those geohot flaws exploited for backups.
I don't see this as something to be celebrated.
New Sony slogan:
"PS3, it USED TO, do everything.'

[murdazz]

just a little problem im having with ps3 media server and my z5500

I grabbed an mkv of inglorious basterds, 1080p with dts.
Inglourious.Basterds.2009.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264

Im streaming it through ps3 media server to my ps3, and the audio im getting is dolby digital, not DTS

I have selected "include dts stream" in media server
I have selected DTS as an output method in my ps3's settings via my optical cable to z5500

Anyone know how i can get the dts feed from the MKV?

are you even able to stream in 1080p with best quality? i tried to play a 1080p movie one time and just kept cutting up non stop, messed with all the settings, and then gave up, 720s are no problem...DTS working fine too with "include dts stream"

[thechampion116]

The backlash from the community on this update is going to be HUGE.

short term. when sony removed BC in newer models, there were many complaints but nobody really cares about that feature missing from newer revisions.

Linux is not a big loss. As the post above me said, its very limited already due to the limitations put in place by Sony. They rarely use it themselves. Also, for him, not updating may be okay but I don't know about you, I'd rather be online than on Linux anyday.

[DiploDocus]

why did they even bother adding Linux at the start?

Yellowdog and Ubuntu Linux is slow on PS3, you can't burn CD/DVD/Bluray, the RSX is locked off and the only data storage is a thumb drive or usb hard drive. Its lacking compared to a real PC running linux which can be had at fraction of the cost

There are over 1,000 replies now on the playstation blog post for this news. People love to complain and Sony is terrible at PR (Propaganda) to let this get out of hand. Xbox 360 removed 3rd party support for memory devices a few months back and there wasn't this much outcry and i'm sure the same amount of people who had those datel backup devices is the same amount of people running Linux on PS3 lol

[Setz]

Lol at the tabs. 69.99$ for a new game? For Ps3 exclusives, it's usually 59.99, where 360 ones are always 69.99

[lemailme]

are you even able to stream in 1080p with best quality? i tried to play a 1080p movie one time and just kept cutting up non stop, messed with all the settings, and then gave up, 720s are no problem...DTS working fine too with "include dts stream"

Yea, I am using a wired connection.

Never shows up DTS on my logitech pod

All u did is click include dts stream?

[CFRTim]

Lol at the tabs. 69.99$ for a new game? For Ps3 exclusives, it's usually 59.99, where 360 ones are always 69.99

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/DemonsSouls.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/gt5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/SCC.jpg

[Setz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/DemonsSouls.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/gt5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/SCC.jpg

Demon's Souls at launch was 59.99$ at EBGames. So was UC2, GoW3, etc. Now that you mention it, though, Metro 2033 WAS 59.99$ for 360 too...

[Usuyami]

short term. when sony removed BC in newer models, there were many complaints but nobody really cares about that feature missing from newer revisions.

That's because the people who care already have a PS3 with BC. And those who don't ARE still complaining about it. It's not that nobody really cares about the missing feature. it's just that they've learned to deal without it. People have been complaining about BC ever since it was taken out and Sony has done nothing. I'm just hoping my 60GB never dies on me.

[Hardaway]

Are there any PS3 console deals these days? I went back 5-6 pages, but it is all discussion.

[Keiki]

The issue here is not whether someone uses Linux on their PS3 or not, it's that it was an advertised feature and now they want to remove it. This is a slippery slope, what's to stop them from disabling more features?

You know the card reader in your launch 60gb PS3? It's a security risk, so we have to disable it. People can gain control over it and install viruses/malware on your ps3.

Too many usb ports on the PS3, it's a security risk, we're going to limit it to 2 even if your model has 4.

Imagine the ramifications, no doubt some people will try lawsuits, even if not here then in the States.

Lets hope it's an April Fool's joke.

[markj]

^exactly...i paid 500 for my fat, bc ps3 and the other os feature was a specific feature that was included....plain and simple even if i never get around to using it...

sony will have some lawsuits over this as well as the ignited fire in the hacker community to create CFW...

[game_fanatic]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/CFRTim/gt5.jpg



GT5 is $59.99 at Best Buy, also.

[CFRTim]

The issue here is not whether someone uses Linux on their PS3 or not, it's that it was an advertised feature and now they want to remove it. This is a slippery slope, what's to stop them from disabling more features?

You know the card reader in your launch 60gb PS3? It's a security risk, so we have to disable it. People can gain control over it and install viruses/malware on your ps3.

Too many usb ports on the PS3, it's a security risk, we're going to limit it to 2 even if your model has 4.

Imagine the ramifications, no doubt some people will try lawsuits, even if not here then in the States.

Lets hope it's an April Fool's joke.
I agree with this 100%, and I also hope it's nothing more than a joke


GT5 is $59.99 at Best Buy, also.
My point to Setz was that prices have more to do with retailers, not platforms, like he made it sound in a previous post, but he has corrected that since.

[DiploDocus]

gotta wonder how much time was taken away from working on Cross game voice chat, PS2 emulation, Auto Syncing trophies and other features to counter this hack

sucks balls but at least Sony has an excuse now to why these features aren't done yet

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4377/nolinux.jpg

[Myv]

Games priced at $69.99 is a joke, that's a crazy high price for a game IMO, heck even $59.99 is pretty bad =/ most of the time though you can find a deal for it after a week or two for lower than $50 which is alright. Screw Canadian taxes :(

[Super strokey]

Games priced at $69.99 is a joke, that's a crazy high price for a game IMO, heck even $59.99 is pretty bad =/ most of the time though you can find a deal for it after a week or two for lower than $50 which is alright. Screw Canadian taxes :(

With out dollar just teetering on parity it makes it worst too, that being said when the PS3, 360, and wii launched the were all the "cheapest" in canada compared to the rest of the world and no one complained lol. Thats changing however it seems...

[Super strokey]

And i think you people better kinda recognize that the removing linux thing isnt a big deal at all.

Next to no one uses it, and for the fraction of people that do use it i doubt they use it very much.

This will also stop piracy which is a good thing as im sure you will all agree. If you want to play on PSN you will need to do this update, however if you are willing to stay offline and not go on PSN then dont update. They are within their rights to deny you access to PSN.

Lets not make a mountain out of a mole hill guys, its an inconvience for sure but honestly does it really matter? Nope.

[mark_in_2k]

And i think you people better kinda recognize that the removing linux thing isnt a big deal at all.

Next to no one uses it, and for the fraction of people that do use it i doubt they use it very much.

This will also stop piracy which is a good thing as im sure you will all agree. If you want to play on PSN you will need to do this update, however if you are willing to stay offline and not go on PSN then dont update. They are within their rights to deny you access to PSN.

Lets not make a mountain out of a mole hill guys, its an inconvience for sure but honestly does it really matter? Nope.+1

Sony have been forced to drop Linux due to the fact that Geohot used it to exploit the PS3. It sucks for the few people that actually used Linux in it's dumbed down state, but Sony has to protect it's console. Look what happened to the PSP.

[drdrma]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/

Sony removing Linux in order to combat the recent hack.

Looks like the people that use their Linux legally got screwed by those choosing to use it illegally.

I don't use it so I'm not mad but if Sony wants to stop piracy, they are gonna do what's necessary.

What illegal activity? All these claims of piracy are non-sense.

[thechampion116]

What illegal activity? All these claims of piracy are non-sense.

you honestly think so.

what were you using Linux for? Even playing a NES emulator is illegal.

They are clearing removing it because the security of the system has been bypass which will lead to illegal activity. Do you honestly believe people are trying to hack the PS3 so they can read PDF's? People who hack can do so freely but what is done with those hacks determine whether its illegal or not.

As someone mentioned, Sony is protecting their system and since a hack has been discovered in the Other OS format, Sony can use the excuse that they are protecting consumers who purchased their PS3 from security issues.

As mentioned, you can stay on your current firmware while I enjoy all the upsides of playing online for free. Even if custom firmware is found, Sony ain't dumb and have clearly learned from a few mistakes made with the PSP's easy to hack lifestyle.

[Super strokey]

+1

Sony have been forced to drop Linux due to the fact that Geohot used it to exploit the PS3. It sucks for the few people that actually used Linux in it's dumbed down state, but Sony has to protect it's console. Look what happened to the PSP.

Exactly, it sucks I agree but this isnt sony's fault. Its the hackers and i think people need to remember that. SOny wouldnt have removed it if they hadnt had to as they have had numerous options to do so. Geohot is the enemy here, not Sony.


What illegal activity? All these claims of piracy are non-sense.

Really? Are you truly that naive to think that once a PS3 was hacked totally and completely that its not going to have piracy on it? If it was true, and i wish it was, then I would agree but its simply not.

[drdrma]

Really? Are you truly that naive to think that once a PS3 was hacked totally and completely that its not going to have piracy on it? If it was true, and i wish it was, then I would agree but its simply not.

The ps3 has been hacked and there is no piracy or illegal activity. My naivety has nothing to do with the facts.

[drdrma]

Really? Are you truly that naive to think that once a PS3 was hacked totally and completely that its not going to have piracy on it? If it was true, and i wish it was, then I would agree but its simply not.

Let me add a second follow-up with an equally condescending tone: Are you so naive to think that 'other-os' was the only vector for this attack?

edit: ug, bad day. pretend I make the above point nicely.

[thechampion116]

The ps3 has been hacked and there is no piracy or illegal activity. My naivety has nothing to do with the facts.

There is no piracy yet but you know for a fact that people are working on it. They started working on it the day GeoHot released the hack. GeoHot has now even stated he is working on it so thats enough proof there.


Let me add a second follow-up with an equally condescending tone: Are you so naive to think that 'other-os' was the only vector for this attack?

There really wasn't another reason unless you can name one.

[drdrma]

There is no piracy yet but you know for a fact that people are working on it. They started working on it the day GeoHot released the hack.

He complained no one did anything with his hack.



GeoHot has now even stated he is working on it so thats enough proof there.


Due to sony -- maybe that matters or not. But at the time Sony made the decision, he was not working on it.


There really wasn't another reason unless you can name one.

Technical challenge.

[Keiki]

Fact is, yes Sony is pushing this update to stop hackers from *potentially* hacking the system, their worst fears of course is that people will find a way to play fake games.

It is not a security update, your personal information or whatever you have stored in your PS3 will not be stolen or altered because this update didn't come out. From the post they put out on playstation blog there is no indication of this update being anything else other than them removing the "other OS" feature.

What's the big deal? Well apparently Geohot found a way to write "Hello World" on his PS3 due to this "hack" to make a statement that the PS3 could be hacked. He did not hack it so that it could play fake games. Sony's actions of removing the "other OS" option have motivated hackers and I wouldn't be surprised if a true hack that allows pirated games comes out now.

My issue with all this is that Sony is removing a feature that was built into a product after the sale. I know this analogy is used all over the net, but imagine you buying a blu-ray player that plays blu-rays and dvds and they remove the ability to play dvds 3 years after you buy the player via a firmware update and then tell you, you can't play newer blu-ray movies unless you update that firmware. Hmmm... that sounds crazy does it not?

It's not about how many people use this feature, perhaps only 1% or less use this feature, but it's that you give them the ability to do this first step, what's to step them from doing something else to your system? They set a precedent.

For example, 2 months down the line, a hacker finds a way to use usb port #3 on the phat ps3 to install software that hacks your ps3, what does Sony do? Instead of patching that exploit, they remove the usb port function completely. Does that sound fair?

I'm not condoning piracy at all, but I'm just saying that instead of Sony removing features, they should just patch the exploits. There's a huge thread about legal action on the playstation forums and I suggest those interested go read it http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Updates/FW-3-21-and-Consumer-Right-s-Law-No-Conjecture-Just-Facts/td-p/45454241.

It seems to me that Sony has opened up pandora's box with this move, with hackers gunning for them and people trying to make lawsuits. History has shown that nothing is unhackable (iphone, xbox 360, wii, etc....), and I'm afraid Sony has made a really bad move.

/rant

[DiploDocus]

Fact is, yes Sony is pushing this update to stop hackers from *potentially* hacking the system, their worst fears of course is that people will find a way to play fake games.

It is not a security update, your personal information or whatever you have stored in your PS3 will not be stolen or altered because this update didn't come out. From the post they put out on playstation blog there is no indication of this update being anything else other than them removing the "other OS" feature.

What's the big deal? Well apparently Geohot found a way to write "Hello World" on his PS3 due to this "hack" to make a statement that the PS3 could be hacked. He did not hack it so that it could play fake games. Sony's actions of removing the "other OS" option have motivated hackers and I wouldn't be surprised if a true hack that allows pirated games comes out now.

My issue with all this is that Sony is removing a feature that was built into a product after the sale. I know this analogy is used all over the net, but imagine you buying a blu-ray player that plays blu-rays and dvds and they remove the ability to play dvds 3 years after you buy the player via a firmware update and then tell you, you can't play newer blu-ray movies unless you update that firmware. Hmmm... that sounds crazy does it not?

It's not about how many people use this feature, perhaps only 1% or less use this feature, but it's that you give them the ability to do this first step, what's to step them from doing something else to your system? They set a precedent.

For example, 2 months down the line, a hacker finds a way to use usb port #3 on the phat ps3 to install software that hacks your ps3, what does Sony do? Instead of patching that exploit, they remove the usb port function completely. Does that sound fair?

I'm not condoning piracy at all, but I'm just saying that instead of Sony removing features, they should just patch the exploits. There's a huge thread about legal action on the playstation forums and I suggest those interested go read it http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Updates/FW-3-21-and-Consumer-Right-s-Law-No-Conjecture-Just-Facts/td-p/45454241.

It seems to me that Sony has opened up pandora's box with this move, with hackers gunning for them and people trying to make lawsuits. History has shown that nothing is unhackable (iphone, xbox 360, wii, etc....), and I'm afraid Sony has made a really bad move.

/rant

drastic comparisons (Removal of DVD, USB ports gone) :lol:

the slim doesn't even have OtherOS linux support its only the older fat

Linux install also requires a download on a 3rd party site, burning the disc which seems like a big step for most users which is why there is not many people using Linux on PS3

[1234holycow1234]

I want my online MW2... installing..

[ruckus245]

drastic comparisons (Removal of DVD, USB ports gone) :lol:

the slim doesn't even have OtherOS linux support its only the older fat

Linux install also requires a download on a 3rd party site, burning the disc which seems like a big step for most users which is why there is not many people using Linux on PS3

Regardless of the number of people it affects, it's still affecting some people because of what sounds like a non-issue.

Face it, even if someone were able to fully hack the PS3 because of what geohot did, its still cost prohibitive for the majority of people to take advantage of.

Can you imagine downloading 20+ gigs per game? Not to mention the high cost of blank blu-rays and, obtaining a blu-ray burner.

Also, you have to figure that the PS3 is in the middle of its life cycle. Hacking won't have the same effect as it does on the 360.

[DiploDocus]

i found a post on neogaf that worded it out like i'm unable to


I'm not saying that piracy is inevitable with homebrew and hacking, but if there's a pirate will there will always be a pirate way.

It would be more beneficial for companies to encourage casual pirates to purchase games rather than attempt to treat every other legitimate paying customer as a criminal

i think Microsoft and Xbox 360 are doing this now, they do mass bannings on Xbox Live every November and have sales for their Xbox consoles after the banning to encourage the banned players to buy another Xbox. Mod it for another year and get banned again all the while Microsoft laughs to the bank and possibly gets these consumers away from purchasing competitors consoles

The firmware creator for the xbox mods says its undetectable, he said this last year and 1 million got banned, I wouldn't be surprised for another successful banning this year and I wouldn't be surprised if the firmware creator is working with Microsoft to take advantage of the market of pirates purchasing xbox 360s each year.

Its a means to have some control of the otherwise uncontrollable pirates

[Keiki]

drastic comparisons (Removal of DVD, USB ports gone) :lol:

the slim doesn't even have OtherOS linux support its only the older fat

Linux install also requires a download on a 3rd party site, burning the disc which seems like a big step for most users which is why there is not many people using Linux on PS3

Now that they've set a precedent, if they really were to disable a usb port, what say do we have as consumers? Nothing. They won't face legal actions because it is completely within their "right".

Just because the slim doesn't have features that the phat ps3 has, are we supposed to ignore phat users? That is extremely ignorant. I am aware that the slim has less features (2 usb ports, no card reader) than the phat, but it was advertised as having less... it didn't have features then taken away.

As a consumer, I can't see a way for me to defend Sony's actions, even though I've been a Sony fan for over a decade from PS1 to PS3.

[DiploDocus]

Now that they've set a precedent, if they really were to disable a usb port, what say do we have as consumers? Nothing. They won't face legal actions because it is completely within their "right".

Just because the slim doesn't have features that the phat ps3 has, are we supposed to ignore phat users? That is extremely ignorant. I am aware that the slim has less features (2 usb ports, no card reader) than the phat, but it was advertised as having less... it didn't have features then taken away.

As a consumer, I can't see a way for me to defend Sony's actions, even though I've been a Sony fan for over a decade from PS1 to PS3.

Linux still works for PS3, don't update the firmware

If you want to continue playing online with older firmware use the proxy LG5tool to bypass

I have a fat version with 2 usb ports and no card reader, again the PS3 version of Linux had to be downloaded from a 3rd party website, you needed to burn that .iso and follow some install procedure which is above most peoples heads thats why there were so few Linux users

[Super strokey]

The ps3 has been hacked and there is no piracy or illegal activity. My naivety has nothing to do with the facts.

So you think it would be hacked and nothing would happen, peopel would just say "wow, good job" and then carry on? I think you can agree that it makes no sense. It took geohot over 3 years to get to the point he was at, and then he went public, if someone else was doing something i doubt they announce it till they were futher along either or done. Pirates are thieves but they are not stupid.


Let me add a second follow-up with an equally condescending tone: Are you so naive to think that 'other-os' was the only vector for this attack?

edit: ug, bad day. pretend I make the above point nicely.

Its ok to upset about this, it really is. Im not happy about it either but as it is i think its for the best for gamers and for Sony and on a whole I "support" i guess.

Also if it took them 3 years to get through the other os portion of the firmware and it was blocked with a simple update it will be shocking to see of they can find another way in any kind of decent time frame.

Next to no one uses this feature, hell i bet if you did a survey of people with PS3's (not the hardcore as they read blogs, n4g, kotaku, etc and know about it now lol) ill bet 95%+ dont even know this feature exists let alone how to use it.

It sucks, but it really doesnt suck that bad as it really doesnt make a difference at the end of the day.

[Super strokey]

I'm not condoning piracy at all, but I'm just saying that instead of Sony removing features, they should just patch the exploits. There's a huge thread about legal action on the playstation forums and I suggest those interested go read it http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Updates/FW-3-21-and-Consumer-Right-s-Law-No-Conjecture-Just-Facts/td-p/45454241.
/rant

lol, i somehow doubt that internet lawyers are more qualified at US consumer law than the hundreds that Sony employs but i guess we shall see

[markj]

yes this is bad for the consumer and will hurt sony in the long run...

ive read that under european consumer protection law (uk warranty law?) this type of thing is actually illegal and its possible for some people to get compensated....

i will be keeping my ps3 offline for now....i use xbox for playing online and im not aware of anything really good coming out on psn in the next while...


Now that they've set a precedent, if they really were to disable a usb port, what say do we have as consumers? Nothing. They won't face legal actions because it is completely within their "right".

Just because the slim doesn't have features that the phat ps3 has, are we supposed to ignore phat users? That is extremely ignorant. I am aware that the slim has less features (2 usb ports, no card reader) than the phat, but it was advertised as having less... it didn't have features then taken away.

As a consumer, I can't see a way for me to defend Sony's actions, even though I've been a Sony fan for over a decade from PS1 to PS3.

[thechampion116]

drastic comparisons (Removal of DVD, USB ports gone) :lol:

the slim doesn't even have OtherOS linux support its only the older fat

Linux install also requires a download on a 3rd party site, burning the disc which seems like a big step for most users which is why there is not many people using Linux on PS3

It is very drastic comparisons that don't work for many reasons. This runs through Other OS and I believe SOny cannot patch this security through firmware updates without removing the function completely thus they have resorted to this. If they could have simply patched it, it would have happened way before this. Clearly, they are unable to touch Other OS as I believe it runs separately from PS3's main firmware.

Yes, taking something away is bad and they could run into legal ramifications but I'm sure they can get out of it if they prove its a breach of security for them and for the users of PS3 which it could potentially be. For example, Dark_Alex from the PSP scene used to run updates for his custom firmware which could work through the PSP's own online update. Imagine someone did this for the PS3 with some pseudo custom firmware that could now also read all your PSN information including credit card whenever you go online.

Also, if people think this will hurt Sony in the long run, I simply laugh for the mere reason that the newest lines of PS3 do not have this firmware and the customers they are now after don't care about Other OS to begin with and that goes with BC. They've got your money and at the end of the day won't impact the majority of users since no other console had this feature to begin with thus making it a non-factor in actual sales of the product. For consoles, if you have the games, you have the sales. Its that simple.

[Super strokey]

It is very drastic comparisons that don't work for many reasons. This runs through Other OS and I believe SOny cannot patch this security through firmware updates without removing the function completely thus they have resorted to this. If they could have simply patched it, it would have happened way before this. Clearly, they are unable to touch Other OS as I believe it runs separately from PS3's main firmware.

Yes, taking something away is bad and they could run into legal ramifications but I'm sure they can get out of it if they prove its a breach of security for them and for the users of PS3 which it could potentially be. For example, Dark_Alex from the PSP scene used to run updates for his custom firmware which could work through the PSP's own online update. Imagine someone did this for the PS3 with some pseudo custom firmware that could now also read all your PSN information including credit card whenever you go online.

Also, if people think this will hurt Sony in the long run, I simply laugh for the mere reason that the newest lines of PS3 do not have this firmware and the customers they are now after don't care about Other OS to begin with and that goes with BC. They've got your money and at the end of the day won't impact the majority of users since no other console had this feature to begin with thus making it a non-factor in actual sales of the product. For consoles, if you have the games, you have the sales. Its that simple.

Lol good points! THis isnt going to hurt them even in the slightest.

I think everyone here needs to know that you do not need to update, you only need to update if you want to keep on using PSN and Sony can choose to deny you access to that at any time. Its right in the EULA. It only makes sense for them to have this ability.

People should be thanking sony that they did it publicly for those that really really want to keep the feature and im sure there are some instead of just making a huge update and having this in the footnotes.

People are so silly these days. Just be happy that PSN will be protected.

The complaining that is going on reminds me of the L4D2 petition saying they wouldnt buy it but they still did and all the MW2 haters that bad mouth the game online and then go home and play it lol.

Just sillyness.

[drdrma]

I think everyone here needs to know that you do not need to update, you only need to update if you want to keep on using PSN and Sony can choose to deny you access to that at any time. Its right in the EULA. It only makes sense for them to have this ability.



If new games require new firmware then it becomes a choice linux or games.

To your not quoted point about this hurting sony -- I've probably purchased a $200 worth of psn products in the past. I'm choosing linux so no more sales from until I buy a slim -- it is measurable, but I understand that I'm just a drop in the bucket.

[Haz]

If new games require new firmware then it becomes a choice linux or games.

To your not quoted point about this hurting sony -- I've probably purchased a $200 worth of psn products in the past. I'm choosing linux so no more sales from until I buy a slim -- it is measurable, but I understand that I'm just a drop in the bucket.So you're holding off any new PS3 games that require the new(er) firmware until you grab a slim?

[drdrma]

So you're holding off any new PS3 games that require the new(er) firmware until you grab a slim?

I was thinking that since I wasn't going to be on PSN I counldn't buy games -- but what you said is true also. I'm actually now likely to purchase mult-platform for the 360 instead of waiting.

[ruckus245]

It is very drastic comparisons that don't work for many reasons. This runs through Other OS and I believe SOny cannot patch this security through firmware updates without removing the function completely thus they have resorted to this. If they could have simply patched it, it would have happened way before this. Clearly, they are unable to touch Other OS as I believe it runs separately from PS3's main firmware.

Yes, taking something away is bad and they could run into legal ramifications but I'm sure they can get out of it if they prove its a breach of security for them and for the users of PS3 which it could potentially be. For example, Dark_Alex from the PSP scene used to run updates for his custom firmware which could work through the PSP's own online update. Imagine someone did this for the PS3 with some pseudo custom firmware that could now also read all your PSN information including credit card whenever you go online.

Also, if people think this will hurt Sony in the long run, I simply laugh for the mere reason that the newest lines of PS3 do not have this firmware and the customers they are now after don't care about Other OS to begin with and that goes with BC. They've got your money and at the end of the day won't impact the majority of users since no other console had this feature to begin with thus making it a non-factor in actual sales of the product. For consoles, if you have the games, you have the sales. Its that simple.

By your logic then, what is the purpose of the patch? If 95% of the consoles out there right now don't even have Linux, what does it matter if someone hacks the 5% thats out there? Also, it doesn't stop hackers. At all. If there was a hacker trying to use a Linux exploit, if he's smart, he won't update and just buy a slim to play online.

[Keiki]

It is very drastic comparisons that don't work for many reasons. This runs through Other OS and I believe SOny cannot patch this security through firmware updates without removing the function completely thus they have resorted to this. If they could have simply patched it, it would have happened way before this. Clearly, they are unable to touch Other OS as I believe it runs separately from PS3's main firmware.
...

Also, if people think this will hurt Sony in the long run, I simply laugh for the mere reason that the newest lines of PS3 do not have this firmware and the customers they are now after don't care about Other OS to begin with and that goes with BC. They've got your money and at the end of the day won't impact the majority of users since no other console had this feature to begin with thus making it a non-factor in actual sales of the product. For consoles, if you have the games, you have the sales. Its that simple.

I disagree with this, I don't think the exploit was unpatchable, but I don't doubt that it was very hard to patch. Geohot even said it himself that it would be very hard... not impossible.

What does this mean? This means that from Sony's point of view they would rather take the feature out completely than waste resources and man-power on patching it. There is something very wrong about the ethics of this approach. This is over-kill to completely remove the feature.

This WILL hurt Sony in the long-run. If you read my earlier posts, and around the net, you'll know that hackers are now gunning for Sony. Hackers do amazing things, and again, nothing is unhackable... Perhaps there was lack of motivation before to hack the PS3 and it was "too hard", but now that they got the hackers pi$$$ed, you have to wonder what they are capable of.

Yes, it's true that the slim has less features. But that doesn't mean they can go around and remove features from the phat. There are a lot more phat ps3s out there than the slim so the majority games being bought are not by slim owners but by phat owners.

What if they claim there was a security risk with BC and removed it? Well, too bad, now that they've removed a feature they can do it again. And the slim owners will all say "Oh, we don't care because it doesn't affect us". Yeah, you're right, it doesn't, but that doesn't mean it's right for Sony to treat customers this way.

And it isn't between choosing PSN or Linux either. They explicitly say that you will not be able to play any games or blu-rays requiring 3.21 fw or higher. So what does that mean? If you use Linux and you don't go online, but you want to play the latest games, well that's too bad because you HAVE TO UPDATE. Eventually everyone has to update to play newer games and blu-rays. And please don't tell me that playing games and blu-rays are not advertised features.

[belowzeros]

goHat or whatever his name is supposedly is developing a hacked 3.2.1 firmware with just other OS removed so that will give you Linux guys some options soon hopefully. don't upgrade until then.

[thechampion116]

goHat or whatever his name is supposedly is developing a hacked 3.2.1 firmware with just other OS removed so that will give you Linux guys some options soon hopefully. don't upgrade until then.

already updated because I simply don't care about Linux which was totally useless on the PS3.

I'm positive that Sony had already tried to patch it. They've had approximately two months and obviously had a whole team dedicated to this project including the people that make firmware for the PS3. Also, if a patch wasn't possible, they would have immediately responded with an update to remove Other OS instead of waiting two months and allow hackers to at least play around.

At the end of day, I'll be laughing if Sony has prepared for this and find a way to know whomever is using any form of custom firmware and completely bans them from PSN similarly to MS thus forcing consumers to possibly purchase a new console.

I still don't comprehend how people can put Linux over free online. Its a no-brainer for me and online takes 100% precedent over Linux any day of my life. I don't agree with the removal but when we all agreed to Sony's rule then you take it.


From the License Agreement that we all agree to when we turn our system on;

Without limitation, services may include the provision of the latest update or download of new release that may include security patches, new technology or revised settings and features which may prevent access to unauthorized or pirated content, or use of unauthorized hardware or software in connection with the PS3™ system.

A caption: revised settings and features which may prevent access to unauthorized or pirated content.

You may not (i) use any unauthorized, illegal, counterfeit, or modified hardware or software in connection with the System Software, including use of tools to bypass, disable, or circumvent any encryption, security, or authentication mechanism for the PS3™ system;

Another caption: you may not --- including use of tools to bypass, disable or circumvent any encryption, *security* or authentication mechanism for the PST system; got this from geohot's comment section.

Also geohot has stated proxying bypasses firmware checks so he's already slowly but surely leading Sony into directions that they can stop them. Surprisingly, Sony has learned from the mistakes of the PSP which was almost hacked immediately and have relatively kept that abolished from the PS3.

[Wildfire]

So what happens to the Linux partition when you update it?
Does it get erased, and that used space goes back to free to the main partition?

i.e. 10gb linux partition
70gb main partition

now 80gb main partition

Just want to confirm, that while the access to that partition is gone, I still get that space back and am able to use it.

[Shaner]

If people would just leave things alone then Sony wouldn't have to do this and you all wouldn't have to complain. I know we're all individuals, but we have nobody to blame but ourselves (gamers, techies, humans, whatever you want "we" to refer to). If people stopped hacking things, then these companies wouldn't be forced to retaliate, sometimes causing everyone to suffer.

I don't see how anyone can blame Sony for this. Instead, send your negative comments to Geohot and others who are constantly trying to steal/pirate games. It costs a lot of money to develop games, so when people pirate them, the developers lose. It's not hard to understand why they want to protect their investments.

[sfu_lifer]

If a class action lawsuit forms, count me in. I don't it's fair, it's a feature I paid for regardless of whether I used it regularly or not. Sucks for Sony that their product got hacked but they took the easiest way out.
I feel like a toe got cut, sure it may be infected and may get gangrene but instead of trying to heal it, they completely cut the toe off. Most people won't miss it but certainly some will.
Sony's resources are spread thin enough, there's no way they're willing to spend a ton of time to patch something that will probably escalate into a war anyways. You can bet this is more a matter of economics rather than ability.

[Setz]

Why do you guys care so much? If you want Linux so bad, I'm sure that billion year old box with 1mb of RAM sitting in your basement can do it much more efficiently than the PS3. Seriously. Wanting in on a class-action suit for a feature you didn't use? Talk about being greedy. None of you use Linux on PS3, admit it; and those of you that do, you're pretty dumb for doing so when your PC can do it a bajillion times better.

Also: it was the pirates that brought out this decision. I've always been an advocate against piracy, and it's for reasons like this. I don't care about Linux, but now I need to sift through several pages of crying babies because of it.

[FelixMaximus]

So what happens to the Linux partition when you update it?
Does it get erased, and that used space goes back to free to the main partition?

i.e. 10gb linux partition
70gb main partition

now 80gb main partition

Just want to confirm, that while the access to that partition is gone, I still get that space back and am able to use it.

"For those PS3 users who are currently using the “Other OS” feature but choose to install the system software update, to avoid data loss they first need to back-up any data stored within the hard drive partition used by the “Other OS,” as they will not be able to access that data following the update."

Taken from
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/28/ps3-firmware-v3-21-update/

[dragon_drift]

I'm curious...why do slim owners have to update too? I checked for updates on my slim today and wanted me to update.

[mark_in_2k]

I'm curious...why do slim owners have to update too? I checked for updates on my slim today and wanted me to update.Probably because there's no way to differentiate what's a slim and a fat on the PSN. It's much easier to just force everyone to update.

[Shaner]

Why do you guys care so much? If you want Linux so bad, I'm sure that billion year old box with 1mb of RAM sitting in your basement can do it much more efficiently than the PS3. Seriously. Wanting in on a class-action suit for a feature you didn't use? Talk about being greedy. None of you use Linux on PS3, admit it; and those of you that do, you're pretty dumb for doing so when your PC can do it a bajillion times better.

Also: it was the pirates that brought out this decision. I've always been an advocate against piracy, and it's for reasons like this. I don't care about Linux, but now I need to sift through several pages of crying babies because of it.

Couldn't agree more. Nothing but a bunch of spoiled children if you ask me. If you don't like Sony's actions, sell your PS3 and get an Xbox. The less whining children I have to listen to while playing online, the better.

[sfu_lifer]

Couldn't agree more. Nothing but a bunch of spoiled children if you ask me. If you don't like Sony's actions, sell your PS3 and get an Xbox. The less whining children I have to listen to while playing online, the better.

I own all 3 consoles and I bought them all within a 2 month window from when they launched so I've been onboard since the very beginning with both PS3 and 360. It's the principle of it. If Microsoft decided to remove Xbox 1 compatibility after a firmware update, I'd be pretty vocal about it, too.

[Keiki]

I think people are misunderstanding this issue. It's not about whether you use Linux or not.

Most likely you don't. I don't either.

But do you seriously think it's ok to buy something and some time down the road, have features taken away from the product you bought?

Yes, the slim doesn't have those features either. It doesn't matter. Sony didn't advertise the slim with those features.

Now, if Sony gets away with it this time, what's to stop them from taking away more features? NOTHING!

It comes down to, are you going to allow Sony to take this first step down a slippery slope of removing features.

Honestly, I don't care they remove Linux, I don't use it. But what I do care about is BC, my card reader, my extra usb ports, that only launch models and the special 80GB PS3 have.

We're on RFD. Shouldn't we all be pro-consumer? :)

[Usuyami]

Sure it's okay for Sony to fight piracy, but I don't agree that this was the right course of action. People are only okay with this because it doesn't affect them, but the people who do use Linux are pretty peeved, and rightfully so. I don't use Linux so this doesn't really affect me, but this still concerns me quite a bit. If the masses are fine with Sony removing a feature to fight potential piracy, then it gives Sony the green light to do whatever they feel is required to fight future threats. To the people who are fine with Sony taking any course of action to fight piracy, how did you feel about the rootkit incident?

Anyone know how many original PS3s with Other OS are out there? I'd imagine the new models already outnumber them by quite a bit. Even if copy protection was blown wide open through Other OS, it's not like the masses can rush out and pick up an original model. Not to mention the size of these games, along with the cost of blank blu-rays and a blu-ray burner. The cost of piracy would be much higher on the PS3 than any other console in history.

The only thing I can't stand more than whiners are fanboys, and unfortunately, the two groups make up the majority of PS3's player base. This is definitely not the end of the world but it's also not okay. So don't just shrug and say, "Meh, not like I used that feature anyway". This is the first time I've heard of a company with the balls to remove an advertised feature after it's been released. Just so happens to be the same company that secretly installed spyware on their customers' PCs to fight piracy.

[drdrma]

If people would just leave things alone then Sony wouldn't have to do this and you all wouldn't have to complain. I know we're all individuals, but we have nobody to blame but ourselves (gamers, techies, humans, whatever you want "we" to refer to). If people stopped hacking things, then these companies wouldn't be forced to retaliate, sometimes causing everyone to suffer.

I don't see how anyone can blame Sony for this. Instead, send your negative comments to Geohot and others who are constantly trying to steal/pirate games. It costs a lot of money to develop games, so when people pirate them, the developers lose. It's not hard to understand why they want to protect their investments.


Again.

There is no piracy.

There is no illegal activity.

This might simply be a cost cutting move by sony -- they no longer have to maintain the other-os hypervisor.

[Super strokey]

Again.

There is no piracy.

There is no illegal activity.

This might simply be a cost cutting move by sony -- they no longer have to maintain the other-os hypervisor.

cuckoo for cocoa puffs

[markj]

here is a post i saw on neogaf where some guy (from uk) got a partial refund because of sony removing the 'otheros' feature...

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20573384&postcount=267

also read this tip:

You don't have to update to fw 3.21 to use the PSN. Just enter the following DNS -- 67.202.81.137 -- into your PS3 under Network Settings.
The server fakes the authentication and hands the connection back to your PS3 shortly thereafter. No proxy needed.

[Keiki]

here is a post i saw on neogaf where some guy (from uk) got a partial refund because of sony removing the 'otheros' feature...

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20573384&postcount=267

also read this tip:

You don't have to update to fw 3.21 to use the PSN. Just enter the following DNS -- 67.202.81.137 -- into your PS3 under Network Settings.
The server fakes the authentication and hands the connection back to your PS3 shortly thereafter. No proxy needed.

Really? I can't see Sony doing this, mainly because if they start handing out refunds, they'll need to hand out refunds to everyone. People that don't even use the "other OS" feature can claim that they do and request a refund.

Even if it's only for people in the UK, there must be at least hundreds of thousands of PS3's sold... imagine Sony handing out refunds to all of those people.

Sony's just playing the waiting game now, they're hoping this will die down in the next few weeks.

[drdrma]

cuckoo for cocoa puffs

Seriously. Can you point to any example of software piracy on the ps3? (other than game sharing?)


ps. so far you have called naive and crazy, but not responded to any one of my points.

[theprodigy]

Seriously. Can you point to any example of software piracy on the ps3? (other than game sharing?)


ps. so far you have called naive and crazy, but not responded to any one of my points.

It's a much better idea to be proactive in this case. If Sony is dealing with this after a working hack is found, they're fighting a losing battle. Why not stop potential pirates and eliminate their way in before they really have a chance to fully exploit it? The cost of piracy is much greater than a few unhappy customers.

[thechampion116]

It's a much better idea to be proactive in this case. If Sony is dealing with this after a working hack is found, they're fighting a losing battle. Why not stop potential pirates and eliminate their way in before they really have a chance to fully exploit it? The cost of piracy is much greater than a few unhappy customers.

+1.

Also, people including myself misunderstood. Due to PSN being free, Sony has full control over that. They have not taken away Linux. They have provided users an option: Linux or PSN. Sony in their EULA and such have the right to take away PSN pretty much for any reason they so choose and therefore you lose that by keeping Linux. I'm sure Sony will fix that proxy thing.

Also, slims required the update because there were a few minor changes in mp4 playback.

I view this in the same principle as old games getting their online servers being shutdown. Maintaining Other OS and potentially being hacked is probably not worth it in comparison to shutting down servers that very few users still play on.


If a class action lawsuit forms, count me in. I don't it's fair, it's a feature I paid for regardless of whether I used it regularly or not. Sucks for Sony that their product got hacked but they took the easiest way out.
I feel like a toe got cut, sure it may be infected and may get gangrene but instead of trying to heal it, they completely cut the toe off. Most people won't miss it but certainly some will.
Sony's resources are spread thin enough, there's no way they're willing to spend a ton of time to patch something that will probably escalate into a war anyways. You can bet this is more a matter of economics rather than ability.

I think Sony will be able to work around that as they control of PSN legally and are not forcing anyone to lose Linux. They have found a legal work around in my opinion here.

[DiploDocus]

Stop whining

if you're daring enough to have Linux on your PS3 you should have no problem running LG5tool proxy to bypass updating to 3.21

I'm still running 3.20 firmware connected to PSN using LG5tool

[Keiki]

For those who don't know... it happened: http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/329/article/otheros-supported-on-3-21-courtesy-geohot/

3.21 with otherOS option. Sony has indeed opened pandora's box, what would this lead to? Probably Sony's worst nightmare.

[thechampion116]

For those who don't know... it happened: http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/329/article/otheros-supported-on-3-21-courtesy-geohot/

3.21 with otherOS option. Sony has indeed opened pandora's box, what would this lead to? Probably Sony's worst nightmare.

have they? Sony easily just tracks every PS3 because they all have different network id's. Easily determine which ones are bypassing network check = BAN HAMMER. Loss of PSN completely, meaning you lose stuff you may have already paid for. Its possible legally through their ToS as well. If MS can tell what your doing, Sony can as well.

I wouldn't be so sure of myself if I were you. One of the reasons PSP CFW lasted so long is that DaX never released his original work to the public so they could mess with it. With geohot, not so much.

[markj]

For those who don't know... it happened: http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/329/article/otheros-supported-on-3-21-courtesy-geohot/

3.21 with otherOS option. Sony has indeed opened pandora's box, what would this lead to? Probably Sony's worst nightmare.

ya sony really opened pandora's box here and its only going to get worse for them...

[Anjexu]

I updated legit (Slim model anyways), and I can't even find a game to join on for Fat Princess. Everybody's using the old version or something .. lol.

Fat Princess also received an update, but that may have been because I didn't play it for a few weeks - I'm not sure about that.

CBA to turn on the PS3 just to check now though, but it happened last night.

[choch]

I knew my man geohot would come through. So glad I didnt update my 60gb ps3 phat. Waiting on his CFW, and hopefully backups will be soon to follow.

[Super strokey]

Seriously. Can you point to any example of software piracy on the ps3? (other than game sharing?)


ps. so far you have called naive and crazy, but not responded to any one of my points.

Really... do you not think that once a console is cracked that there willnot be piracy? I want to know if you honestly believe this. Its like saying im not going to lock teh door on my house as no one is stealing from me. But the second someone walks in and actually does it I will start locking it... think it through. A company that can stop it with a firmware upgrade shouldnt do it? Come on now. Sony should just start banning consoles from PSN that use modified firmware plain and simple. That way everyone that has to have their precious other os option can still have it but just can play online, buy things off PSN or what ever.

[thechampion116]

Really... do you not think that once a console is cracked that there willnot be piracy? I want to know if you honestly believe this. Its like saying im not going to lock teh door on my house as no one is stealing from me. But the second someone walks in and actually does it I will start locking it... think it through. A company that can stop it with a firmware upgrade shouldnt do it? Come on now. Sony should just start banning consoles from PSN that use modified firmware plain and simple. That way everyone that has to have their precious other os option can still have it but just can play online, buy things off PSN or what ever.

Sony have already done that but weren't careful with people bypassing the firmware check. I'm sure Sony is either tracking those users at this point or already working on another update to patch that.

They have provided users the options of ONLINE or OTHER OS. You take your pick. They can do this legally thus no one is getting money back from Sony in any lawsuit because they fully control ONLINE.

[DiploDocus]

I don't have that much faith in Sony's online network team to identify and ban a specific console like Microsoft Xbox Live team are capable of but who knows

I went ahead and updated to 3.21 anyway as It was annoying having to load up the proxy each time

[jamesyboy101]

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=7710&mp=1

[Super strokey]

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=7710&mp=1

THis is interesting, ill wait till i see something more official however. Id love to get some cash back on both of my ps3's

[game_fanatic]

THis is interesting, ill wait till i see something more official however. Id love to get some cash back on both of my ps3's

The reason they are getting a refund is because of European law;


Such complaint was made on the grounds of an European law (Directive 1999/44/EC), arguing that even if the product was out of the original 30-day guarantee, any product is required to carry a 2-year warranty in Europe and continue working as originally advertised


So unless there's a similar law in Canada, we may be SOL.

[Super strokey]

The reason they are getting a refund is because of European law;



So unless there's a similar law in Canada, we may be SOL.

Yeah i know, but still its not going to be pleasant for sony if half of their people are getting money while the other half are not... im dreaming but i still want it lol

[Setz]

Any idea if all game cases will soon have the new design? My shelf looks absolutely terrible ordered alphabetically: I need to swap my cases.

[CFRTim]

The refunds are from the retailer, not from Sony. Most likely, the retailer now will go after Sony to recoup the cost

[zod]

A couple of things:

1) I don't agree with the removal of OtherOS as a means to combat future piracy. From what I've read it was one possible way to start piracy, but there's other holes surfacing in the ps3 and methods that don't need OtherOS. So its more of a panick move my Sony, which probably won't make a different in its combatting of piracy.

2) I'm not sure they would ban ps3's for using a proxy to get around the OS version check? People aren't actually illegitmate firmware versions yet, its still a perfectly legal version of the operating software. Maybe once people start install the modified version of 3.21, they'd have a leg to stand on, but people that are using it to continue using 3.15 haven't actually modified there console or enabling piracy in anyway.

I have OtherOS installed on my ps3. I used for some emulators, and so I could use firefox the odd time instead of the ps3 browser. Its not something I used often, but I liked having it there. The fact you couldn't access the GPU did limit its functionality... I always hoped someone would figure it out, so you could use the ps3 as quality media server (including mkv support), as sony doesn't seem to want to do it themselves.

Even though a low percentage use otherOS, I imagine the people that were using it on regular basis, aren't going to be happy. You've basically got a computer once you install linux, and a keyboard/mouse.

Bad move by Sony.. piss of users, and it'll probably end up having little effect on the advancement of piracy on the console.

[belowzeros]

A couple of things:

1) I don't agree with the removal of OtherOS as a means to combat future piracy.


blame Geohot. All this is a reaction from Sony to his hack. He must have been on the right track :)


Linux users on the PS3 were all full of complaints anyway. They always bitched that it was kinda fuddy duddy since it didn't have full access to the PS3 and only a portion of it's computing power. They were never happy...ah well.

[chdude3]

Bad move by Sony.. piss of users, and it'll probably end up having little effect on the advancement of piracy on the console.The amount of users pissed off is a vocal minority. Of all the people I know with a PS3, only ONE ever attempted an "Other OS" install, and he never bothered to get it working quite right. I'd be surprised if more than 5% of PS3 owners bothered with it.

[Teh_Canadian]

I'm pissed off Canada's getting the s*** end of the stick again.

USA price for Episodes from Liberty City $39.99
CAN price for Episodes from Liberty City $49.99

Anyone know where I could pick it up for a lower price? I want the disk not the download.

[game_fanatic]

I'm pissed off Canada's getting the s*** end of the stick again.

USA price for Episodes from Liberty City $39.99
CAN price for Episodes from Liberty City $49.99

Anyone know where I could pick it up for a lower price? I want the disk not the download.

You could try using the GamesForCanada service; $38.54 from Amazon.com, shipped for free to goomba. Goomba would ship it to you for about $4, plus a $2 service fee, totaling about $45USD.

http://gamesforcanada.com/main-page.php

[ashs]

anyone know if uncharted 2 will get a goty edition? might want to trade mine in if it is.

[DiploDocus]

I'm pissed off Canada's getting the s*** end of the stick again.

USA price for Episodes from Liberty City $39.99
CAN price for Episodes from Liberty City $49.99

Anyone know where I could pick it up for a lower price? I want the disk not the download.

its $33.54 right now on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-Playstation-3/dp/B0036FDHT2

i tried logging in with my Canadian amazon account and it seems like its going through but i'd still prefer to gameshare as its cheaper

[thechampion116]

its $33.54 right now on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-Playstation-3/dp/B0036FDHT2

i tried logging in with my Canadian amazon account and it seems like its going through but i'd still prefer to gameshare as its cheaper

gamesharing works if thats a direction your going for but you need the original game.

[Rakesh079]

I just picked up my PS3 yesterday and noticed instead of the usual circular PS3 seal, mine was just sealed with scotch-tape from the top. The bottom is sealed with PS branded tape. Everything inside looks brand new, anyone else ever buy their system and find it sealed this way? I watched a few un-boxing videos on YouTube and noticed all of them had the circular seal on the top. Thanks.

[game_fanatic]

I just picked up my PS3 yesterday and noticed instead of the usual circular PS3 seal, mine was just sealed with scotch-tape from the top. The bottom is sealed with PS branded tape. Everything inside looks brand new, anyone else ever buy their system and find it sealed this way? I watched a few un-boxing videos on YouTube and noticed all of them had the circular seal on the top. Thanks.

Definitely shouldn't be scotch tape; have you fired up the PS3 yet? Any abnormalities?

[Rakesh079]

Definitely shouldn't be scotch tape; have you fired up the PS3 yet? Any abnormalities?

Nope nothing unusual so far, I picked it up yesterday during the RCSS no tax event. What I found strange was the cashier telling me while I'm paying to call Sony for any warranty problems instead of bringing it back here, also printed off an extra receipt for "warranty purposes". He could just be trying to be a nice guy, who knows though.

[thechampion116]

Nope nothing unusual so far, I picked it up yesterday during the RCSS no tax event. What I found strange was the cashier telling me while I'm paying to call Sony for any warranty problems instead of bringing it back here, also printed off an extra receipt for "warranty purposes". He could just be trying to be a nice guy, who knows though.

warranty you deal with Sony so they are correct on that front but scotch tape is definitely a no-no.

Two things could have happened. Someone bought and opened it up and decided to return and had to tap the top again or they used it and returned it.

I suggest you get it switched if possible.

[Super strokey]

Does the new PSN weekly update day change to Tuesday this week? I think it does but checking.

[rascal]

Does the new PSN weekly update day change to Tuesday this week? I think it does but checking.

Looks like the change happens in May.

Link 1 (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63348)
Link 2 (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/psn-thursday-no-more-say-hello-to-psn-tuesday-and-wednesday/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fjoystiq+%28Joyst iq%29)

[rapsfan12]

hey all..i have a question about getting a headset, as i'm about to start playing onliine and figure i'll need one...

is it true that any bluetooth headset will work (as opposed to the ps3-branded one)? either way, can someone recommend a decent headset that will work? i don't drive so i'll only be using this for ps3 online play...

thanks

[supremekai]

hey all..i have a question about getting a headset, as i'm about to start playing onliine and figure i'll need one...

is it true that any bluetooth headset will work (as opposed to the ps3-branded one)? either way, can someone recommend a decent headset that will work? i don't drive so i'll only be using this for ps3 online play...

thanks

Any bluetooth will work. Get the official one?

[Super strokey]

I was playing mw2 last night and for some lame ass reason i couldnt load up any maps. I could get to the part where it breaks it down into teams but the second it went to load the map it froze my ps3... MW2 BUGS ARE PISSING ME OFF!

Im serious thinking of going to BC2 or Mag... might just wait and get transformers though as its looking pretty awesome.

[chdude3]

Any bluetooth will work. Get the official one?Yeah I just used a cheap 3rd party BT headset, no problems.


I was playing mw2 last night and for some lame ass reason i couldnt load up any maps. I could get to the part where it breaks it down into teams but the second it went to load the map it froze my ps3... MW2 BUGS ARE PISSING ME OFF!

Im serious thinking of going to BC2 or Mag... might just wait and get transformers though as its looking pretty awesome.I left MW2 a long time ago and am better off for it. Bugs and glitches/exploits aside, I enjoy the BC2 gameplay way more than MW2 anyways.

[Super strokey]

Yeah I just used a cheap 3rd party BT headset, no problems.

I left MW2 a long time ago and am better off for it. Bugs and glitches/exploits aside, I enjoy the BC2 gameplay way more than MW2 anyways.

Im really not sure about BC2 for a couple reasons. First, i was in the beta and personally didnt care for it too much. But thats a beta so I know thats unfair.

Also i played, and like 1943 but its not something i would want to play ALL the time... kinda hard to say really.

Is there any other new good shooters coming? SO far Transformers is the one im looknig forward too the most.

[ReverseFate]

Im really not sure about BC2 for a couple reasons. First, i was in the beta and personally didnt care for it too much. But thats a beta so I know thats unfair.

Also i played, and like 1943 but its not something i would want to play ALL the time... kinda hard to say really.

Is there any other new good shooters coming? SO far Transformers is the one im looknig forward too the most.

I'd say give BC2 a go, as its absolutely fantastic. But then again, it might not exactly be for everyone. If you didn't like the beta, then I kinda doubt you'd enjoy the full game any more. From what I can tell, nothing much has changed from the beta to the full retail release.

As far as new shooters go, maybe look into the new Medal of Honor, Crysis 2, or even Ghost Recon: Future Soldiers. That's pretty much what I can think of, off of the top of my head. Of the three though, I look forward to Medal of Honor the most. With DICE doing the multiplayer, it just cant go wrong. xD

[iamgosu]

I'd say give BC2 a go, as its absolutely fantastic. But then again, it might not exactly be for everyone. If you didn't like the beta, then I kinda doubt you'd enjoy the full game any more. From what I can tell, nothing much has changed from the beta to the full retail release.

As far as new shooters go, maybe look into the new Medal of Honor, Crysis 2, or even Ghost Recon: Future Soldiers. That's pretty much what I can think of, off of the top of my head. Of the three though, I look forward to Medal of Honor the most. With DICE doing the multiplayer, it just cant go wrong. xD

but DICE is also the team behind BC2, so if SuperStrokey doesn't like BC2, why would he like MoH's multiplayer? lol

[ReverseFate]

but DICE is also the team behind BC2, so if SuperStrokey doesn't like BC2, why would he like MoH's multiplayer? lol

That is true, but I kinda doubt they would take the same approach in MP with MoH as they did with BC2. I'm expecting at least some varieties, and maybe smaller maps. To me, the MoH series just seems more like CoD than Battlefield, so there's probably less squad based tactical actions. All in all, I think we should just take the wait and see approach, because MoH might even end up being a total piece of sh*t. lol

[goJays]

i have another question i can't get the answer,

if I use a hdd with corrupted game saves (banned) to play on another banned console, do I need to uncorrupt the data first? or i only need to uncorrupt the data if i am going to use it on a non-banned console?

[Type R]

does this happen to anyone else? when your playing the tv screen suddenly goes black?

[thechampion116]

does this happen to anyone else? when your playing the tv screen suddenly goes black?

Only between selecting the disc or game and then waiting for the initial load screen. I guess its only black because nothing is being shown at that brief interval.



i have another question i can't get the answer,

if I use a hdd with corrupted game saves (banned) to play on another banned console, do I need to uncorrupt the data first? or i only need to uncorrupt the data if i am going to use it on a non-banned console?

what do you mean by banned saves???????

do you mean locked saves?? If you meant locked-saves, they cannot be transferred based on my current understanding but I may be wrong. I've never heard of Sony banning consoles either so I think you may be in the wrong place.

Just did some reading and Sony CAN BAN CONSOLES. So I'm feeling your situation is more to do with locked saves. I don't know who your dealing with but I suggest you buy a new Ps3 to avoid all these hassles of bans and corruption.

[Type R]

Only between selecting the disc or game and then waiting for the initial load screen. I guess its only black because nothing is being shown at that brief interval.


it goes black and the image does appear again... when im playing mw2 the screen just goes black but i can still hear the audio

[thechampion116]

it goes black and the image does appear again... when im playing mw2 the screen just goes black but i can still hear the audio

what connections are you using? HDMI?

[chdude3]

does this happen to anyone else? when your playing the tv screen suddenly goes black?Uh, what? Are you asking about when playing a specific game or something? Other than when it's loading a game or something (ie when you expect it to go black), I've not had it just crap out like that.

[Super strokey]

I'd say give BC2 a go, as its absolutely fantastic. But then again, it might not exactly be for everyone. If you didn't like the beta, then I kinda doubt you'd enjoy the full game any more. From what I can tell, nothing much has changed from the beta to the full retail release.

As far as new shooters go, maybe look into the new Medal of Honor, Crysis 2, or even Ghost Recon: Future Soldiers. That's pretty much what I can think of, off of the top of my head. Of the three though, I look forward to Medal of Honor the most. With DICE doing the multiplayer, it just cant go wrong. xD

I am actually looking forward to all of those games as well. I will wait and see on MOH though as its has been pointed out DICE is doing the mp so that could be good or bad for me.

As for crysis I never played teh first as my PC is too weak to play it to the specs i would want so im really excited for that as well and ghost recon looks awesome.

I guess we will likely hear about starhawk and more socom here at E3 in june so thats good too. Maybe some resistance 2 and Killzone 3 as well. That would the epics!

[CFRTim]

i have another question i can't get the answer,

if I use a hdd with corrupted game saves (banned) to play on another banned console, do I need to uncorrupt the data first? or i only need to uncorrupt the data if i am going to use it on a non-banned console?

I think you're confusing this with the Xbox 360 thread, Lloyd Christmas :lol:

[dragon_drift]

Anyone have problems with their Call of Duty World at War? After I beat the game, I can go back and play any missions I want, but then 2-3 weeks later, the game resets, and I have to start at the first level.

:confused:

[Mike71]

What are the best racing games currently available for the PS3? I am planning to get together with my brother this weekend and do some racing. Thanks for any advice:)

[markj]

What are the best racing games currently available for the PS3? I am planning to get together with my brother this weekend and do some racing. Thanks for any advice:)

wipeout hd is pretty good...

[sfu_lifer]

What are the best racing games currently available for the PS3? I am planning to get together with my brother this weekend and do some racing. Thanks for any advice:)
I like Gran Turismo Prologue and Need for Speed (I forget the latest title) as well as the latest Burnout.
To the user with the blanking issue, check your cable. I also had that happen to me a few times and stopped once I switched HDMI cables (if you're using an HDMI switcher, you might want to check that as well).

[thechampion116]

wipeout hd is pretty good...

+1. Its only 9.99 right now on PSN until about the mid-day Thursday. Snatch it up quick.

[Setz]

What are the best racing games currently available for the PS3? I am planning to get together with my brother this weekend and do some racing. Thanks for any advice:)

Rally racing = Dirt 2
Arcade racing = Burnout Paradise
Street racing = Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Sim racing = Need for Speed Shift (soon to be dethroned by GT5)
Circuit racing = GRiD

Avoid all other NfS titles, and Dirt 1 isn't worth it since Dirt 2 is all that and so much more. Dirt 2 is probably my favorite of the bunch.

[Setz]

PSN update all of a sudden.

[thechampion116]

PSN update all of a sudden.

cool. will download when its on the internet.

its probably to patch more stuff up in order to prevent hackers from using PSN through those hack tools and somehow stop geoHot

[Usuyami]

PS3 3.30 System Software Update

Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hi everyone, in our continued effort to provide the best, most comprehensive entertainment experience possible, we’ll be adding a few new features to PlayStation 3 (PS3) via the latest system software update, which is a mandatory update and will be available shortly. Most notably, you’ll see some new sorting options within Trophies that make it easier to claim bragging rights among your friends on PlayStation Network.

* Trophy enhancements –- Now you can more easily sort trophies in the [Trophy Collection] and [Comparing Trophy] sections. Sorting can be done with [Trophy Collection] in the [Game Category] and also when comparing trophies with your friends in the [Friend Category]
o Trophy Folder (Title List) can be sorted by game name/ by title according to the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
o Add-on list (Group list) can be sorted by original/the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
o Trophy list can be sorted by original/trophy name/grade/date of obtaining the trophy (ascending/descending)

In addition, this update preps the PS3 system for some upcoming new features, including 3D stereoscopic gaming, which is coming soon to PS3, in time for the launch of Sony’s 3D BRAVIA TVs.

Let us know your thoughts and as always, we look forward to your feedback.

[Super strokey]

Pretty awesome trophy update i think. One thing at a time, one thing at a time. I wish they would just release premium PSN that requires a payment however but i guess that will happen as of the E3 conference.

BTW im kidding about the payment part...

I still wish they would release some kind of huge update which i think will happen at E3... call it a guess ;)

[CFRTim]

Pretty awesome trophy update i think. One thing at a time, one thing at a time. I wish they would just release premium PSN that requires a payment however but i guess that will happen as of the E3 conference.

BTW im kidding about the payment part...

I still wish they would release some kind of huge update which i think will happen at E3... call it a guess ;)

What kind of "huge" update, since I don't think you're talking about file size. I mean what more do you want the PS3 to do? Laundry, cooking, sexual favors...oh wait, you're married :-0

[belowzeros]

one of the only things I really dislike on the PS3 is the trophy system. having been spoiled on xbox for so long it really needs work. I welcome any trophy development.

[game_fanatic]

What kind of "huge" update, since I don't think you're talking about file size. I mean what more do you want the PS3 to do? Laundry, cooking, sexual favors...oh wait, you're married :-0

I'm sure cross-game chat is a desired feature...not for me personally, I haven't used my PS3 in ages, but whenever an update rolls around, people always cry for cross-game chat.

[Super strokey]

What kind of "huge" update, since I don't think you're talking about file size. I mean what more do you want the PS3 to do? Laundry, cooking, sexual favors...oh wait, you're married :-0

lol

I was just looking at the "proposed" psn premium options and lots of the features there are rather awesome. I think its more of a wait and see thing.

Personally for me the biggest thing would be getting the damn comic reader for psp over here.

[DiploDocus]

waste of an update

at least add a trophy level right on the main friends list like Xbox Live has gamer score right by yours and your friends names

to check trophy level currently you have to press triangle then wait a few seconds to compare to see level, it would be easier if that huge space by the right side of the name had a star and trophy level.

http://web.me.com/steven.shaw/PlayStation_3_XMB/PlayStation_3_XMB_files/Me.jpg

[Super strokey]

Holy crap I missed a good game!

Ive been playing uncharted 1 finally and i have to say its just amazing. Im so impressed by it.

I played teh demo originally and was really really not pleased by it but after a few years I decided to come back and borrowed the game off a buddy and holy smokes. I was playing last night and I didnt want to stay up too late, I totally lost track of time though and suddenly it was 2 hours later than i wanted to go to bed. The game is that good. Im so pumped to play it followed by UC2 later this summer. Just epic masterpieces. Im going to need to find some more good games for the back catalog and play them, i feel like ive missed out on so many!

[thechampion116]

Holy crap I missed a good game!

Ive been playing uncharted 1 finally and i have to say its just amazing. Im so impressed by it.

I played teh demo originally and was really really not pleased by it but after a few years I decided to come back and borrowed the game off a buddy and holy smokes. I was playing last night and I didnt want to stay up too late, I totally lost track of time though and suddenly it was 2 hours later than i wanted to go to bed. The game is that good. Im so pumped to play it followed by UC2 later this summer. Just epic masterpieces. Im going to need to find some more good games for the back catalog and play them, i feel like ive missed out on so many!

welcome to the party. UC1 is amazing and UC2 tops that. Both great games and experiences. I would say its the #1 series on the PS3 at the moment and probably the one I would also recommend to someone who doesn't own a ps3.

[Canada_7]

Rally racing = Dirt 2
Arcade racing = Burnout Paradise
Street racing = Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Sim racing = Need for Speed Shift (soon to be dethroned by GT5)
Circuit racing = GRiD

Avoid all other NfS titles, and Dirt 1 isn't worth it since Dirt 2 is all that and so much more. Dirt 2 is probably my favorite of the bunch.

Still waiting for ModNation Racers, coming out in May apparently. It sounds good. GRiD and DiRT 2 I have on PC. Beat GRiD but I still can't race worth a lick with the damn LM cars and have given up on that. DiRT 2 I haven't played in a while but at like 70% done; still can't drive that old Ford rally car.

What's a good non-FPS multiplayer game?

[CFRTim]

welcome to the party. UC1 is amazing and UC2 tops that. Both great games and experiences. I would say its the #1 series on the PS3 at the moment and probably the one I would also recommend to someone who doesn't own a ps3.

+1 on the Uncharted series. Best thing on the PS3 imo

On the other hand, I finally got around playing Heavenly Sword, and I am less than impressed with it. Too short, too hack/slash, too repetitive, too (way tooooo) long loading screens, especially if you were to die and start over. Average AI and graphics (terrible screen tearing), solid sound, great FMV sequences, but lame story line. This game is a rental at best, I actually borrowed it, and to think how much PS3 fanboys used to boast about the game upon release years ago.

[dragon_drift]

Still waiting for ModNation Racers, coming out in May apparently. It sounds good. GRiD and DiRT 2 I have on PC. Beat GRiD but I still can't race worth a lick with the damn LM cars and have given up on that. DiRT 2 I haven't played in a while but at like 70% done; still can't drive that old Ford rally car.

What's a good non-FPS game multiplayer game?

LittleBigPlanet. It's fun when you have 4 players.

[dragon_drift]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sony-taken-to-court-over-ps3-other-os-removal/

[Super strokey]

+1 on the Uncharted series. Best thing on the PS3 imo

On the other hand, I finally got around playing Heavenly Sword, and I am less than impressed with it. Too short, too hack/slash, too repetitive, too (way tooooo) long loading screens, especially if you were to die and start over. Average AI and graphics (terrible screen tearing), solid sound, great FMV sequences, but lame story line. This game is a rental at best, I actually borrowed it, and to think how much PS3 fanboys used to boast about the game upon release years ago.

It never really impressed me either, i guess the logic is that 4 years ago it was impressive...

[sg2386]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sony-taken-to-court-over-ps3-other-os-removal/

I guess now the American dream is to sue a successful company and hopefully get rich.

What a waste, I'm sure this stupid case would be thrown out the window.

[Super strokey]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sony-taken-to-court-over-ps3-other-os-removal/

NOt too wild about this as i think its people making mountains out of mole hills. Either way i guess well see what happens.

Also that doesnt apply to Canadian PS3s I would assume

[markj]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sony-taken-to-court-over-ps3-other-os-removal/

great to see this and i can see sony loosing this case *but* paying people $5 or $10 off a new game or something crazy like that in 5 years from now...

[thechampion116]

great to see this and i can see sony loosing this case *but* paying people $5 or $10 off a new game or something crazy like that in 5 years from now...

Honestly,

I personally think Sony prepared for this thus maybe one of the reasons they decided not to patch.

Based on what I've read, there are many mistakes in the matter. First off, it states that Sony 'FORCES' you to upgrade. This is not true. None of the updates are ever forced upon you, they are just needed to keep PS3 up to date for online and games. Sony has full control over PSN, meaning they can do this.

The thing that will be a major hurdle is the EULA, which every PS3 has agreed too plain and simple. It even states they can remove features.

There's also the case that people are saying Sony lied about the update being for 'security purposes'. Just a note, Sony understand the PS3 more so than anyone else in this world, so they could probably prove it even if minor.

Not saying I support the decision from Sony because I want free money but just bringing out the other side

[drdrma]

The thing that will be a major hurdle is the EULA, which every PS3 has agreed too plain and simple. It even states they can remove features.


It says they can revise features, not remove them. The last revision of the EULA says the can remove features, but this is after the fact.

[Super strokey]

It says they can revise features, not remove them. The last revision of the EULA says the can remove features, but this is after the fact.

But the fact is that they are not removing features, they are simply denying those who do not update use of PSN, something that is 100% in their power to do. The bans the MS does are an obvious precedent in their favour.

I think we should all just take a wait and see position on this one however as none of us are lawyers and its also taking place in the states which man mean nothing to us either. This way there wont be any fights either lol.

[Mike71]

Is Demon's Soul any good? I seen that someone posted it is on sale right now on amazon.ca.

[dragon_drift]

Is Demon's Soul any good? I seen that someone posted it is on sale right now on amazon.ca.

It's okay, but whenever you die, you have to restart at the beginning. for example, let's say you're 80% into your mission, when you die, you have to start over again, no check points or anything. It got really frustrating for me that I trade it for Uncharted 2.

[belowzeros]

Is Demon's Soul any good? I seen that someone posted it is on sale right now on amazon.ca.


it's probably one of the best PS3 games. it's just really innovative and not a cakewalk.

[sg2386]

Speaking of Playstation, i find this vid hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVLmRICH2w

Seriously?! a $2500 PS3!

[thechampion116]

Speaking of Playstation, i find this vid hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVLmRICH2w

Seriously?! a $2500 PS3!

those people are idiots thats why. why rent a machine at 134 for 18 months when the thing only costs 299 now and at its peak 699.

[Beradon]

I guess now the American dream is to sue a successful company and hopefully get rich.

What a waste, I'm sure this stupid case would be thrown out the window.


NOt too wild about this as i think its people making mountains out of mole hills. Either way i guess well see what happens.

Also that doesnt apply to Canadian PS3s I would assume


I really hope these class action lawsuits will come through for the consumers. Removing features(especially promised features through marketing) by way of updates is just ludicrous. Now if only these class action lawsuits would start up in every country Sony sells its ps3. Love to see this company gets slammed for their anti-consumer actions.

On another note; It looks like Sony isn't being actively promoting its system in the retail sector. It's been weeks but I haven't seen any flyers from the big chains(Walmart, Zellers, Costco) promoting ps3 systems. It's always about Xbox360 and Wii. Troubled waters?

[CFRTim]

I can't believe there are still people crying over the latest PS3 update. Somehow, I believe people are more upset for patching a potential hack on the PS3, then running Linux on it.

[Beradon]

I can't believe there are still people crying over the latest PS3 update. Somehow, I believe people are more upset for patching a potential hack on the PS3, then running Linux on it.So what's the problem with that? Alot of people want the ability to play back ups without worry about their game disc being scratched up. Is that too much to ask for?
Both the Wii and Xbox have this ability to play back ups without even affecting the sales of titles. Both systems have even been outselling the ps3. Sony being paranoid only drags them down further and that is OK in my books.

I hope their dismal performance will lead to a change in management. Time to clean house! Bring in people who will focus on making the system and its games better and not worry so much about copy protection schemes.

[mark_in_2k]

So what's the problem with that? Alot of people want the ability to play back ups without worry about their game disc being scratched up. Is that too much to ask for?
Both the Wii and Xbox have this ability to play back ups without even affecting the sales of titles.Take a look at how big a PS3 game size is compared to the 360 / Wii versions. Copying a full BD to the hard drive would take a long time (the BD reader on the PS3 isn't the fastest), plus you would soon fill up a 120GB drive with just a few games.

[Yankees 1903]

My launch 60GB PS3 died for the second time and this time its out of warranty. Trying to decide whether to fix this one and see how long it last or sell it after its repaired and buy a Slim. It has sounded like a plane about to take off starting in spring 2008. The first 4 months it was dead silent but since then it is louder than my 360 even in the winter with ample ventilation and cleaning.

[Beradon]

Take a look at how big a PS3 game size is compared to the 360 / Wii versions. Copying a full BD to the hard drive would take a long time (the BD reader on the PS3 isn't the fastest), plus you would soon fill up a 120GB drive with just a few games.There should be the capability to backup onto BD discs. The developers could also allow scene transitions to play from the discs so you would only load critical game data onto the hard drive.

[dragon_drift]

Take a look at how big a PS3 game size is compared to the 360 / Wii versions. Copying a full BD to the hard drive would take a long time (the BD reader on the PS3 isn't the fastest), plus you would soon fill up a 120GB drive with just a few games.

I think it's worth it if it means preserving the console's laser life.

Plus, with the prices of hard drives these days, you can get 2tb soon and install a bunch of games onto the hard drive like the 360. Too bad it's not happening anytime soon.

[game_fanatic]

I think it's worth it if it means preserving the console's laser life.

Plus, with the prices of hard drives these days, you can get 2tb soon and install a bunch of games onto the hard drive like the 360. Too bad it's not happening anytime soon.

The largest HD I've seen in a 2.5" format is 750GB, and it's a pretty penny as it is. The only way it would be cost-economical would be to allow the PS3 to back-up games onto an external HD. Even then, as was already mentioned, it would take quite a long time to back-up a PS3 game, especially the games that are using most or all of the 50GB space on the disc. I agree though, it would be a nice feature, but I as well don't see it happening for quite some time.

Features are bound to be removed from systems as the product develops. Is anyone complaining about backward's compatibility anymore? In time, people will stop complaining about the abscence of Linux as well. The removal of Linux has no impact on me whatsoever, and if it's stifling pirates and illegal activity, then give'r baby!

[Setz]

Any good deals on PS3 Slim? 299.99$ for Slim + game would be nice, but I wouldn't complain for a Slim under 299.99$.

[dragon_drift]

Any good deals on PS3 Slim? 299.99$ for Slim + game would be nice, but I wouldn't complain for a Slim under 299.99$.

I think you missed the Loblaws no tax event?


The largest HD I've seen in a 2.5" format is 750GB, and it's a pretty penny as it is. The only way it would be cost-economical would be to allow the PS3 to back-up games onto an external HD. Even then, as was already mentioned, it would take quite a long time to back-up a PS3 game, especially the games that are using most or all of the 50GB space on the disc. I agree though, it would be a nice feature, but I as well don't see it happening for quite some time.

Features are bound to be removed from systems as the product develops. Is anyone complaining about backward's compatibility anymore? In time, people will stop complaining about the abscence of Linux as well. The removal of Linux has no impact on me whatsoever, and if it's stifling pirates and illegal activity, then give'r baby!

That's different though. People paid for the system with BC. Sony never removed it while people still owned the console. However, Sony removed the OS feature that people already paid for.

[lemailme]

The largest HD I've seen in a 2.5" format is 750GB, and it's a pretty penny as it is. The only way it would be cost-economical would be to allow the PS3 to back-up games onto an external HD. Even then, as was already mentioned, it would take quite a long time to back-up a PS3 game, especially the games that are using most or all of the 50GB space on the disc. I agree though, it would be a nice feature, but I as well don't see it happening for quite some time.

Features are bound to be removed from systems as the product develops. Is anyone complaining about backward's compatibility anymore? In time, people will stop complaining about the abscence of Linux as well. The removal of Linux has no impact on me whatsoever, and if it's stifling pirates and illegal activity, then give'r baby!

Sony and Apple should pair up and use FIREWIRE 800, that thing is a beast.

[game_fanatic]

Sony and Apple should pair up and use FIREWIRE 800, that thing is a beast.

I don't think the speed of USB is the problem, its the speed of the PS3's BR drive. It only reads at 9MB/s, which means a 50GB BR disc would take about 90 minutes to transfer (if my math is correct). While preventing laser wear would be ideal, how much wear would there be if its trying to copy a BR for 90minutes? Could end up being more than what the wear would be playing a standard 10-hour game.

[Beradon]

That's different though. People paid for the system with BC. Sony never removed it while people still owned the console. However, Sony removed the OS feature that people already paid for.Remember when Sony had hardware BC included with the early ps3 units? Remember when they replaced it with a hybrid software/hardware BC in the next iteration of the ps3? Then to cut costs they completely removed BC and 'promised' to release a complete software BC in the future. Wonder what ever happened to that 'promise'.

Sony never ceases to disappoint.

[dragon_drift]

Remember when Sony had hardware BC included with the early ps3 units? Remember when they replaced it with a hybrid software/hardware BC in the next iteration of the ps3? Then to cut costs they completely removed BC and 'promised' to release a complete software BC in the future. Wonder what ever happened to that 'promise'.

Sony never ceases to disappoint.

That could be today, tomorrow, next week or next year. When you buy a PS3, you know what you're getting, you're getting a Ps3 with no BC and a discount hence $299.99, not the $600 everyone once paid. I bought mine to play PS3 games, do people really care about the BC? Who buys a PS3 to play PS2 games? I have a PS2 with a bunch of games, yet I only touch my PS3 now and then.

[Keiki]

That's different though. People paid for the system with BC. Sony never removed it while people still owned the console. However, Sony removed the OS feature that people already paid for.

My sympathies to European retailers who sold PS3's as well. Why? Apparently there's a law in Europe which protects consumers from manufacturers removing features after they paid for the item, so many of the European PS3 owners got a partial refund for their ps3 (I think it was about 60-80 euros, can't remember the exact number off the top of my head).

So what does Sony do? They refused to reimburse the retailers who gave refunds!

Obviously Sony has done nothing wrong right? They just violated some laws, that's all. It was the retailers who are at fault of course.

Found a link: http://www.thinq.co.uk/news/2010/4/14/sony-refuses-to-sanction-ps3-refunds/

[sg2386]

My launch 60GB PS3 died for the second time and this time its out of warranty. Trying to decide whether to fix this one and see how long it last or sell it after its repaired and buy a Slim. It has sounded like a plane about to take off starting in spring 2008. The first 4 months it was dead silent but since then it is louder than my 360 even in the winter with ample ventilation and cleaning.

I'm starting to worry about my 60GB, seems like most people's 20GB/60GB are dying. The fan on mine kicks up after 10-15 minutes but it's not loud, i clean it every week and i used a dust buster on the vents few months ago. I haven't had any issues with it *knocks on wood*, so i guess i will keep an eye on it.

You can probably sell it, i'm sure there are people who would buy a dead PS3 and just get it fixed themselves. It would probably be cheaper for them. Just use that money towards the slim.

[Beradon]

That could be today, tomorrow, next week or next year. When you buy a PS3, you know what you're getting, you're getting a Ps3 with no BC and a discount hence $299.99, not the $600 everyone once paid.Not when they first advertised BC as a way to tap into your existing library of ps2 titles. They also said they will release software BC but with no time frame. That is as good as a bait & switch scheme. If you're going to deliver on something at least provide a date and stick to it.


I bought mine to play PS3 games, do people really care about the BC? Who buys a PS3 to play PS2 games? I have a PS2 with a bunch of games, yet I only touch my PS3 now and then.Obviously the news of ps2 consoles outselling ps3 hasn't sunk in with you yet. People are still purchasing ps2 consoles to play their collection of games since they obviously can't do it on the current ps3 systems. If Sony fixed this by providing software BC, they could move forward in selling more ps3 units and have these ps2 gamers migrated to the new platform and games at the same time.
I just don't know what Sony is doing anymore. Maybe they like dragging their feet and looking like idiots. We call these people 'clowns'.




My sympathies to European retailers who sold PS3's as well. Why? Apparently there's a law in Europe which protects consumers from manufacturers removing features after they paid for the item, so many of the European PS3 owners got a partial refund for their ps3 (I think it was about 60-80 euros, can't remember the exact number off the top of my head).

So what does Sony do? They refused to reimburse the retailers who gave refunds!

Obviously Sony has done nothing wrong right? They just violated some laws, that's all. It was the retailers who are at fault of course.
I hope the EU laws will come down on Sony hard. They deserve to be in a world of hurt right now. Now if only the hackers could start fussing up PSN. That would be icing on the cake.

[dragon_drift]

Not when they first advertised BC as a way to tap into your existing library of ps2 titles. They also said they will release software BC but with no time frame. That is as good as a bait & switch scheme. If you're going to deliver on something at least provide a date and stick to it.

Obviously the news of ps2 consoles outselling ps3 hasn't sunk in with you yet. People are still purchasing ps2 consoles to play their collection of games since they obviously can't do it on the current ps3 systems. If Sony fixed this by providing software BC, they could move forward in selling more ps3 units and have these ps2 gamers migrated to the new platform and games at the same time.
I just don't know what Sony is doing anymore. Maybe they like dragging their feet and looking like idiots. We call these people 'clowns'.



I hope the EU laws will come down on Sony hard. They deserve to be in a world of hurt right now. Now if only the hackers could start fussing up PSN. That would be icing on the cake.

If you have a collection of PS2 games, you don't need a new console lol. Obviously, it's mostly just first time PS buyers that are buying the PS2s since it is cheap and moddable, not people who are buying another PS2 to play their wonderful collection of games.

[thechampion116]

First off, some issues with some statements from two posts above. It was long so I didn't want to quote.

Where is PS2 selling more than the PS3? Based on latest information, I've seen both N.America and Japan have PS3 outselling the PS2 by a large margin.

Secondly when did Sony promise full software BC? Based on my recollection, they never did such a thing and probably just promised that they were definitely looking into the idea of software BC. They removed BC off newer consoles meaning BC is a completely different argument from Other OS. If they did promise it, they said no date as you mentioned and thus you wrongfully followed something that had no date.

Once again, another user posted the article about Amazon reimbursement. If you actually read the full article, the user who got the claim stated that the update is FORCED.

This is NOT TRUE. Already puts the article down a bit and the fact that one guy on Amazon got acknowledged means nothing. you have to take into account who was working on the other end that day as well. Some people may say that online is also advertised so thats the run around for the removal of Linux if they were to lose BUT online is FREE. Meaning its a privilege and not a right. Sony has faithfully given everyone (whether you own a console or not) to use PSN in whatever form you need it. This also means Sony has a right to prevent you from having this. Thus Sony has their work-around. Please stop saying the update is forced. It is in no way forced if you have actually read the original post by SONY themselves upon release of 3.21.

[markj]

^wow it seems the sony defense force is out in full effect

yes the update is forced...you are forced to choose between loosing the otheros option OR playing new games (that require the newer firmware - none are out yet)

[Keiki]

Once again, another user posted the article about Amazon reimbursement. If you actually read the full article, the user who got the claim stated that the update is FORCED.

This is NOT TRUE. Already puts the article down a bit and the fact that one guy on Amazon got acknowledged means nothing. you have to take into account who was working on the other end that day as well. Some people may say that online is also advertised so thats the run around for the removal of Linux if they were to lose BUT online is FREE. Meaning its a privilege and not a right. Sony has faithfully given everyone (whether you own a console or not) to use PSN in whatever form you need it. This also means Sony has a right to prevent you from having this. Thus Sony has their work-around. Please stop saying the update is forced. It is in no way forced if you have actually read the original post by SONY themselves upon release of 3.21.

I really can't see how you can defend Sony when they violate the law.

Do you think if the user didn't have a case, Amazon would refund him? Amazon has their share of high priced lawyers as well. By giving a refund to one user, they might set a precedent which will allow other users to get refunds as well, why would Amazon do this and shoot themselves in the foot?

The EULA, terms and conditions and whatever else is not above the law.

[Beradon]

If you have a collection of PS2 games, you don't need a new console lol.What? You don't think ps2 consoles break down? You think the dvd laser lasts forever? LOL!



Obviously, it's mostly just first time PS buyers that are buying the PS2s since it is cheap and moddable, not people who are buying another PS2 to play their wonderful collection of games.That too but you have to realize it's almost 10 years since the introduction of the ps2 and early adopters are bound to replace their broken down units.



Where is PS2 selling more than the PS3? Based on latest information, I've seen both N.America and Japan have PS3 outselling the PS2 by a large margin.This happened last year. The fact that it happened at all should be embarrassing to Sony.

http://www.incgamers.com/News/17695/ps2-outselling-ps3-and-psp-game-sales-slow



Already puts the article down a bit and the fact that one guy on Amazon got acknowledged means nothing. you have to take into account who was working on the other end that day as well. Some people may say that online is also advertised so thats the run around for the removal of Linux if they were to lose BUT online is FREE. Meaning its a privilege and not a right. Sony has faithfully given everyone (whether you own a console or not) to use PSN in whatever form you need it. This also means Sony has a right to prevent you from having this. Thus Sony has their work-around. Please stop saying the update is forced. It is in no way forced if you have actually read the original post by SONY themselves upon release of 3.21.For f**k's sake it doesn't MATTER!! Every ps3 owner should just demand a partial refund from the retailer and let them sort it out. Sony has to play nice with the retailers or risk having all distribution of their products halted. All retail channels are doing just fine with the xbox and wii. If enough people here participate you'll eventually force Sony to stop with these silly updates that remove features. Copy protection should be the last of their worries.

[Super strokey]

So what's the problem with that? Alot of people want the ability to play back ups without worry about their game disc being scratched up. Is that too much to ask for?
Both the Wii and Xbox have this ability to play back ups without even affecting the sales of titles. Both systems have even been outselling the ps3. Sony being paranoid only drags them down further and that is OK in my books.

I hope their dismal performance will lead to a change in management. Time to clean house! Bring in people who will focus on making the system and its games better and not worry so much about copy protection schemes.

Dont give me that when you are talking about blu rays, thay are not easy to scratch at all.

[Super strokey]

This happened last year. The fact that it happened at all should be embarrassing to Sony.

http://www.incgamers.com/News/17695/ps2-outselling-ps3-and-psp-game-sales-slow



Dont twist numbers, those are numbers from one quarter in 2008 before the ps3 had all its good games come out. Thats hardly current at all anymore so dont pretend that it is even remotely relevant. Im sure if i wanted too i could find some obscure reference thats bs now too and portray it as relevant but i wont.

Ok i get it you are pissed the removed something that would help you steal. Fine what ever, GET OVER IT.

People ***** about this like it really mattered when in reality it really doesnt mean jack to 99.9% of the peopel with a ps3.

[Beradon]

Dont give me that when you are talking about blu rays, thay are not easy to scratch at all.Why don't we Digital Dolphin's opinion on Blu-ray's handling of scratched discs. Besides you still have to deal with the limited life of Blu-ray's laser head.

[Super strokey]

Why don't we Digital Dolphin's opinion on Blu-ray's handling of scratched discs. Besides you still have to deal with the limited life of Blu-ray's laser head.

Any person handling their blurays with even an once of common sense will know they are rather hard to scratch. I dont care what digital dolphin says about it, while i do respect his opinion on this matter for sure, its simply a fact that they are far far harder to scratch than a DVD.

Plus things break. You cant, and shouldnt expect anythign you buy to last forever. If you dont like then get out of gaming, and pretty much everything else lol.

Look i dont mean to fight with you, and if I seem rude im sorry as i dont want to be. Its just that im so freaking sick and tired of people always bitching and complaining about things that are entirely inconseqeuntial to the real world is all. Like in all honesty is this really going to impact you so much so that the ps3 becomes useless to you and no longer brings you fun? I doubt it, so lets just move on and work on something more positive shall we?

And on a more positive note, i think your acatar rules (iput cat in on purpose cause i wish i was witty)

[thechampion116]

What? You don't think ps2 consoles break down? You think the dvd laser lasts forever? LOL!


That too but you have to realize it's almost 10 years since the introduction of the ps2 and early adopters are bound to replace their broken down units.


This happened last year. The fact that it happened at all should be embarrassing to Sony.

http://www.incgamers.com/News/17695/ps2-outselling-ps3-and-psp-game-sales-slow


For f**k's sake it doesn't MATTER!! Every ps3 owner should just demand a partial refund from the retailer and let them sort it out. Sony has to play nice with the retailers or risk having all distribution of their products halted. All retail channels are doing just fine with the xbox and wii. If enough people here participate you'll eventually force Sony to stop with these silly updates that remove features. Copy protection should be the last of their worries.

all i got to say the first thing is Q1 2008 and it was before PS3 finally gained steam after the release of MGS4 (the first big game in my opinion). Show me year round and keep in mind that the PS3 has yet to release in many places around the world where even the PS2 has recently sent up shop. I believe Brazil only just got official distribution of the PS2 and the PS3 doesn't even exist officially there.

Another mistake is silly updates that remove features. One removal and everyone goes nuts. Maybe I should join Sony and tell them to return PS3 back to the way it was when it came out. Let's remove all the great features they have updated to you and every other PS3 user FOR FREE. Lets talk back cross-game text chat, remove trophies, remove Home, remove avatars, lets stop the upgrade to 3D, lets take away the updates Sony gave for improved blu-ray playback, lets remove the upgrade in movie file range, remove the updates to the flash in the browser, remove in-game XMB, remove in-game music option.

I'm tired of listing everything they gave you after the fact so here's the list of every update of what was included. Let's just take away all those updates.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-Updates/Unofficial-Guide-to-Updating-Your-PS3-v3-30-Live-w-link/td-p/36966406

I'll call Sony and have them set you back to the original firmware provided on the 60gb and 20gb PS3's when they came out in 2006.

[drdrma]

I'll call Sony and have them set you back to the original firmware provided on the 60gb and 20gb PS3's when they came out in 2006.

Sacarms aside, if we could restore or rollback firmware (as you rant above) then that would have been an acceptable solution. When can you get me that firmware?

[dragon_drift]

What? You don't think ps2 consoles break down? You think the dvd laser lasts forever? LOL!

Well they are pretty durable. I had 3 PS2s, one bought in 2001 which I played a lot on, I got another one in 2002 for my apartment in Hong Kong and another one for the basement in 2005. I gave away the one I had in Hong Kong to a hardcore gamer friend and it still works today, in fact all 3 still work 100% to this day. I'm leery about your other "facts" as well, but those have been pointed out by the other posters.

[Super strokey]

Well they are pretty durable. I had 3 PS2s, one bought in 2001 which I played a lot on, I got another one in 2002 for my apartment in Hong Kong and another one for the basement in 2005. I gave away the one I had in Hong Kong to a hardcore gamer friend and it still works today, in fact all 3 still work 100% to this day. I'm leery about your other "facts" as well, but those have been pointed out by the other posters.

Ive never owned a ps2 that didnt die lol, I owned 3 or 4 as well lol

[thechampion116]

Sacarms aside, if we could restore or rollback firmware (as you rant above) then that would have been an acceptable solution. When can you get me that firmware?

I'm serious, I'll tell Sony to roll back everyone's firmware to the original firmware ever so that Sony doesn't have to provide any more updates and everyone is back to how pS3 originally started (i'm talking the original firmware in 2006).

Basically my argument is if Sony has no right to remove a feature they gave you, they have a right to no longer provide any updates and to take away updates not originally advertised, like trophies, etc..

[markj]

Sacarms aside, if we could restore or rollback firmware (as you rant above) then that would have been an acceptable solution. When can you get me that firmware?

+1 hook me up too...i dont really even use any of the features they have added (except for ingame xmb) and would be nice to get rid of that stupid ticker they added awhile back...

[drdrma]

I'm serious, I'll tell Sony to roll back everyone's firmware to the original firmware ever so that Sony doesn't have to provide any more updates and everyone is back to how pS3 originally started (i'm talking the original firmware in 2006).


Cool. That's exactly what I want. Seriously, make the call.



Basically my argument is if Sony has no right to remove a feature they gave you, they have a right to no longer provide any updates and to take away updates not originally advertised, like trophies, etc..

I get the argument -- it's just not a good one. Sony isn't making firmware updates because they like me, or as a free gift, they are trying to be competitive against Microsoft. Cutting us off from firmwares only hurts Sony because their product is getting relatively lamer against the competition.

Did you make the call yet?

[Winkle]

Remember when Sony had hardware BC included with the early ps3 units? Remember when they replaced it with a hybrid software/hardware BC in the next iteration of the ps3? Then to cut costs they completely removed BC and 'promised' to release a complete software BC in the future. Wonder what ever happened to that 'promise'.

Sony never ceases to disappoint.

What on earth are you talking about? What promise? Can you quote this from a press release or interview please? No promise of adding software-BC via a firmware update for non-BC systems was ever made by Sony. Not ever.

You're completely taking out of context regarding what was said about the subject, Sony was asked after announcing the PS3 Slim whether or not PS2-BC would ever be reintroduced via software emulation in a future firmware update, Sony replied that it may be possible to do so, and there was potential for such a firmware update but they never made any promises or guarantees of any sort.

Who cares if the PS2 outsold the PS3 at some point in the past, they are both Sony consoles and products, its still money in their pockets, why would they be embarrassed? Do car manufacturers get embarrassed when a previous generation model of one of their cars outsell a new generation for a few years? This happens all the time, previous generation products are cheaper, more tested and the consumers are more familiar with it. This is actually more of a testiment to how well the PS2 was made and how Sony didn't abandon that platform like Microsoft did with the first XBox.

Also, the vast vast majority of PS3 owners couldn't care less about the loss of Linux OS support, that feature was always a novelty and almost anyone who utilized this function used it to turn their PS3s into a media server or to stream media off a PC-media-server, a function that the PS3 has naturally gained via firmware updates over the past couple of years anyway such that a PS3 can wireless stream media from a media server with a simple software install on the server. This route is much easier then installing and getting Linux to run on the PS3. Its an obsolete function that Sony doesn't need to waste money or time supporting anymore so they eliminated it and most people really never cared.

Typical troll.

[Super strokey]

What on earth are you talking about? What promise? Can you quote this from a press release or interview please? No promise of adding software-BC via a firmware update for non-BC systems was ever made by Sony. Not ever.

You're completely taking out of context regarding what was said about the subject, Sony was asked after announcing the PS3 Slim whether or not PS2-BC would ever be reintroduced via software emulation in a future firmware update, Sony replied that it may be possible to do so, and there was potential for such a firmware update but they never made any promises or guarantees of any sort.

Who cares if the PS2 outsold the PS3 at some point in the past, they are both Sony consoles and products, its still money in their pockets, why would they be embarrassed? Do car manufacturers get embarrassed when a previous generation model of one of their cars outsell a new generation for a few years? This happens all the time, previous generation products are cheaper, more tested and the consumers are more familiar with it. This is actually more of a testiment to how well the PS2 was made and how Sony didn't abandon that platform like Microsoft did with the first XBox.

Also, the vast vast majority of PS3 owners couldn't care less about the loss of Linux OS support, that feature was always a novelty and almost anyone who utilized this function used it to turn their PS3s into a media server or to stream media off a PC-media-server, a function that the PS3 has naturally gained via firmware updates over the past couple of years anyway such that a PS3 can wireless stream media from a media server with a simple software install on the server. This route is much easier then installing and getting Linux to run on the PS3. Its an obsolete function that Sony doesn't need to waste money or time supporting anymore so they eliminated it and most people really never cared.

Typical troll.

Stop making so much sense, its not welcome here lol

[dutchca]

I think my blu-ray drive is failing.

After playing mw2 for maybe 2-3 games or 15-20 minutes, I get locked up on the screen that shows the stats for both teams. I can hear something in the ps3 that sounds like an old hard drive creaking away. From what I have read, this is the laser trying to focus on the disk, but failing to do so.

I was all hyped up to watch Saving Private Ryan on blu-ray the other night. Watched from the beginning and all was good until the switch from the cemetary scene to the opening battle scene - frozen and same sound from the laser.

This is a 60GB near lanch unit, so about 3.5 years old.

I have re-formatted and restored the unit to no avail.

I have heard the laser can be replaced, but I don't want to attempt it myself.

Is there anything else I can try myself?

Can someone reccommend a repair place near the GTA?

Yes, this happened in conjunction with a FW update - Sony sucks:mad:.

[mflat]

Well, looks like my HDMI port is dying quickly.

I get intermittent drop-outs of the signal every 30-60 seconds. This is in the XMB dashboard, playing a DVD, playing a Blu-ray, or playing a game. I've tried multiple HDMI cables, and also three different ports on the TV. Same behaviour.

Anyway, going to have to go through the Sony RMA process as I only got this back in November. Disappointing...

Any extended warranty plans offered by Sony in Canada?

[chdude3]

Any extended warranty plans offered by Sony in Canada?Yes, although their implementation is substandard compared to Microsoft. I had to FAX my receipt in, and I'm now registered with an official Sony Extended Care package which is implemented through a third party.

[mflat]

Yes, although their implementation is substandard compared to Microsoft. I had to FAX my receipt in, and I'm now registered with an official Sony Extended Care package which is implemented through a third party.

Link for the plan details please?

[chdude3]

Link for the plan details please?
Here, for all the good it'll do you:
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/SonyCareSearchView?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001
When I tried, I was unable to get it to complete online. When I called, I was then directed by phone to a specific number for PS3 Extended Care (800-345-7669), and was told that PS3 is different from anything else Sony in Canada, which is why I had to call, and also fax in my stupid receipt.

[markj]

looks like xbmc is out for ps3 linux...some of you might remember how awesome it was running it on the original xbox1...im installing for sure if it has native .mkv support

http://www.haxnetwork.net/2010/05/xbmc-running-on-ps3/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbmc

[Anjexu]

Is there anything "wrong" or "illegal" (for a lack of better words) with selling a PS3 that already has some games installed on it? Not just blu-ray installations (that obviously don't work without the disc) but games from the PS Store.

Anybody have any experience with this and/or know what could go wrong? :confused:

[Canada_7]

So I haven't gotten around to playing my PS3 for a while (first it was due to school, but that's done but I've still been messing around with other stuff other than playing the thing)...and I still have a backlog of games. Suddenly, Split Second, Blur, Modnation Racers, Red Dead Redemption all suddenly come out at about the same time, with Heavy Rain also dropping in price. The first 3 in particular since I've been waiting for a racing game I wanted to get for the PS3.

Must...resist...buying...them...

[Super strokey]

Is there anything "wrong" or "illegal" (for a lack of better words) with selling a PS3 that already has some games installed on it? Not just blu-ray installations (that obviously don't work without the disc) but games from the PS Store.

Anybody have any experience with this and/or know what could go wrong? :confused:

I think this is a sticky issue as teh EULA says that you cant, that being said i dont know if that would actually hold up in court.

It all depends on how your moral compass reads imho. I see no issue with it at all, as you bought and paid for those items so you should be able to sell them as you please. Other people would differ and they have good reasons for why they do. If you are unsure, dont do it. Its always a good rule to live by.

[markj]

Is there anything "wrong" or "illegal" (for a lack of better words) with selling a PS3 that already has some games installed on it? Not just blu-ray installations (that obviously don't work without the disc) but games from the PS Store.

Anybody have any experience with this and/or know what could go wrong? :confused:

well ive heard of people selling their steam accounts so this would be very similar and you are giving up your account so i dont see the problem in it...

[TechRock]

blah ps3 is super loud when i play rdr...is it gonna died soon?
got a 40gb ps3

[Anjexu]

well ive heard of people selling their steam accounts so this would be very similar and you are giving up your account so i dont see the problem in it...

Well, that is somewhat true, the thing is I'll be deleting the password to my account and what not - only the games (and users) will remain (the next owner will not be able to sign into anything, only new accounts that he/she makes).


blah ps3 is super loud when i play rdr...is it gonna died soon?
got a 40gb ps3

Seems like it, I'm no expert but you might want to look into cleaning the dust.

[Arzadon03]

So I just got a PS3 and pretty much a n00b with it. Is there any cool tricks/hacks for the PS3? Any websites that could lead me to the right direction?

I've heard you can install linux onto it, what are the pro's and con's of this?

thanks guys!

[Setz]

blah ps3 is super loud when i play rdr...is it gonna died soon?
got a 40gb ps3

Depends. Is it jet engine loud, or 360 loud? If the former, should be okay. ;)

[Super strokey]

So I just got a PS3 and pretty much a n00b with it. Is there any cool tricks/hacks for the PS3? Any websites that could lead me to the right direction?

I've heard you can install linux onto it, what are the pro's and con's of this?

thanks guys!

The ps3 doesnt really have any hacks and all the new ps3s cant install linux anymore. Not that it really mattered as linux honestly wasnt that good on it anyways.

Anyways, my suggestions are to install ps3 media server if you have a home network and you can stream all of you home media to your ps3 anywhere in the house. Its a great function that i use all the time.

[Super strokey]

blah ps3 is super loud when i play rdr...is it gonna died soon?
got a 40gb ps3

Is it loud only on rdr? Try some other games.

[thechampion116]

Is it loud only on rdr? Try some other games.

i think he's safe.

Combined with the heat produced from the 40gb PS3 which is being pushed by RDR and the heat, the ps3 needs to keep cool by getting th efans going.

Whenever I play GTA4, it happens after about 20 mins and the fans start going. THey aren't insanely loud but I think its necessary to keep the PS3 cool.

I wouldn't worry. What can you do anyways considering the PS3 is out of warranty from SOny at this point especially if you own a 40gb.

During the winter, it happens less but during the summer, the fans tend to start going.

[TechRock]

i think he's safe.

Combined with the heat produced from the 40gb PS3 which is being pushed by RDR and the heat, the ps3 needs to keep cool by getting th efans going.

Whenever I play GTA4, it happens after about 20 mins and the fans start going. THey aren't insanely loud but I think its necessary to keep the PS3 cool.

I wouldn't worry. What can you do anyways considering the PS3 is out of warranty from SOny at this point especially if you own a 40gb.

During the winter, it happens less but during the summer, the fans tend to start going.

yeah exactly what he said
it is only for rdr and gow3 that it goes super loud...guess summer + heat = jet fan ps3
but winter, it never happen

[Super strokey]

i think he's safe.

Combined with the heat produced from the 40gb PS3 which is being pushed by RDR and the heat, the ps3 needs to keep cool by getting th efans going.

Whenever I play GTA4, it happens after about 20 mins and the fans start going. THey aren't insanely loud but I think its necessary to keep the PS3 cool.

I wouldn't worry. What can you do anyways considering the PS3 is out of warranty from SOny at this point especially if you own a 40gb.

During the winter, it happens less but during the summer, the fans tend to start going.


yeah exactly what he said
it is only for rdr and gow3 that it goes super loud...guess summer + heat = jet fan ps3
but winter, it never happen

Ive got a 40 gig and ive never heard it even once and ive played it for hours at times when it was bloody hot im sure.

[thechampion116]

Ive got a 40 gig and ive never heard it even once and ive played it for hours at times when it was bloody hot im sure.

sound system???

if I play on a full blown sound system or a cooled room during the summer, then you won't hear it or it won't turn on.

Generally, I'm in a small room and I don't turn on the AC much. PS3 is basically right beside me, so I can hear the thing but its not noticeable with a decent sound system.

well for me, it only really happens with GTAIV. All the other games I owned, never heard a weep.

[Super strokey]

sound system???

if I play on a full blown sound system or a cooled room during the summer, then you won't hear it or it won't turn on.

Generally, I'm in a small room and I don't turn on the AC much. PS3 is basically right beside me, so I can hear the thing but its not noticeable with a decent sound system.

well for me, it only really happens with GTAIV. All the other games I owned, never heard a weep.

I do have one but rarely get to use it as i am in a townhouse. I never heard my ps3 in my old condo either. Maybe im just lucky

[thechampion116]

I do have one but rarely get to use it as i am in a townhouse. I never heard my ps3 in my old condo either. Maybe im just lucky

I don't know. The room I play in is pretty cool today so now I'm playing GTAIV without the fans going for an hour.

[Sepharite]

I need an RPG game to play... mainly because I need a break from the overly hyped FFXIII :(

I'm thinking Resonance of Fate, Eternal Sonata, and Star Ocean 4. Anything else?

[dragon_drift]

I need an RPG game to play... mainly because I need a break from the overly hyped FFXIII :(

I'm thinking Resonance of Fate, Eternal Sonata, and Star Ocean 4. Anything else?

Demon's Souls?

[Setz]

I need an RPG game to play... mainly because I need a break from the overly hyped FFXIII :(

I'm thinking Resonance of Fate, Eternal Sonata, and Star Ocean 4. Anything else?

Darksiders, Resonance of Fate, 3D.gameheroes, Dragon Age: Origins, Borderlands, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Demon's Souls.

[Super strokey]

Not really a surprise folks but screen shots of killzone 3 are surfacing (im sur eyou all of seen them). Looks like GG and Naughty Dog are working together on this one too, its looking crazy awesome. Day 1 for me as i freaking loved the second one, never played the first.

[Anjexu]

I need an RPG game to play... mainly because I need a break from the overly hyped FFXIII :(

I'm thinking Resonance of Fate, Eternal Sonata, and Star Ocean 4. Anything else?

White Knight Chronicles. Just rush through the single player and go online. :D

Well, I dunno, I really liked online - even though the most efficient way of leveling up // getting stronger was through grinding only a few select quests (till later on), it was still good fun.

There's also Valkyria Chronicles if you're into the whole tactical aspect. Otherwise, all the rest have already been stated.

[Sheky]

Not really a surprise folks but screen shots of killzone 3 are surfacing (im sur eyou all of seen them). Looks like GG and Naughty Dog are working together on this one too, its looking crazy awesome. Day 1 for me as i freaking loved the second one, never played the first.

Can't wait. KZ is the only remaining shooter franchise that hasn't been dumbed down. Hope they fix the controls though. That turned a lot of people off.

[refraxion]

Can't wait. KZ is the only remaining shooter franchise that hasn't been dumbed down. Hope they fix the controls though. That turned a lot of people off.

I was very vocal on the forums when the game was being released, stupid GG community manager brushed it off like it was nothing and everyone thought the controls were fine.. a few months later they release a patch to fix exactly what I've been saying since day 1. Too bad I already sold it.

In fact there were many 100 page threads about it and they were saying it was fine to... sad.

KZ3 better be amazing though.

[Sheky]

I was very vocal on the forums when the game was being released, stupid GG community manager brushed it off like it was nothing and everyone thought the controls were fine.. a few months later they release a patch to fix exactly what I've been saying since day 1. Too bad I already sold it.

In fact there were many 100 page threads about it and they were saying it was fine to... sad.

KZ3 better be amazing though.

Yeah I kept complaining in the beta forums also. Another victim of the ivory tower syndrome. Even after the patch, it still wasn't "fixed"; it just got slightly better. It certainly wasn't responsive like any other shooter out there.

[Sheky]

http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2010m5d21-Killzone-3-powered-by-Uncharted-2-graphics-engine

[thechampion116]

Killzone 3 will have stunning graphics using the ND Engine.

Plus, its gonna be 3d playable for those who have the option of using a 3d television.

[ReverseFate]

For the most part, I loved KZ2. The level before the final showdown with Radec though, was extremely frustrating for me. I literally spent almost an hour trying to beat down those Helghast bastards on the balcony. Aside from that, the game is fun. I was not even bothered with the controls much, though I might have played the game after the said patch.

For KZ3, I am hoping they can improve the single player campaign a little. If they are collaborating with ND, then I expect something REALLY epic. :D

[refraxion]

Yeah I kept complaining in the beta forums also. Another victim of the ivory tower syndrome. Even after the patch, it still wasn't "fixed"; it just got slightly better. It certainly wasn't responsive like any other shooter out there.

Yeah definitely. I hope Naughty Dog can make everything right with more responsive controls.

[Sheky]

http://www.allgamesbeta.info/2010/05/killzone-3_22.html

[dragon_drift]

http://www.allgamesbeta.info/2010/05/killzone-3_22.html

Pretty sick. I played the KZ2 demo, and it was pretty good. I was expecting something like Resistance 2 which I loathed.

[oeketer]

So I've owned my 80GB PS3 for almost 3 years now... I bought it off an RFD member LNIB...the box was opened, but all the contents were in their original packaging. Today, I noticed a PS/PS2 memory card utility that would allow me to create an internal ps/ps2 mem card. Does this mean my unit has the ability to play ps1 and ps2 discs or is this a feature for ps/ps2 games downloaded off of PSN? I don't have any ps1/ps2 dics to try it with btw otherwise I would have gone that route first :P

[Aznsilvrboy]

Why does reistance 2 look so bad? I expected the graphics to be much better....the offline multiplayer mode really sucks too...

[dragon_drift]

So I've owned my 80GB PS3 for almost 3 years now... I bought it off an RFD member LNIB...the box was opened, but all the contents were in their original packaging. Today, I noticed a PS/PS2 memory card utility that would allow me to create an internal ps/ps2 mem card. Does this mean my unit has the ability to play ps1 and ps2 discs or is this a feature for ps/ps2 games downloaded off of PSN? I don't have any ps1/ps2 dics to try it with btw otherwise I would have gone that route first :P

I'm pretty sure all the PS3's have that feature even the non-BC ones, but it doesn't mean the non-BC consoles can play PS2 games.

I have the slim, and I can save ps game saves via games from the PSN or from the original CD.

[Haz]

So I've owned my 80GB PS3 for almost 3 years now... I bought it off an RFD member LNIB...the box was opened, but all the contents were in their original packaging. Today, I noticed a PS/PS2 memory card utility that would allow me to create an internal ps/ps2 mem card. Does this mean my unit has the ability to play ps1 and ps2 discs or is this a feature for ps/ps2 games downloaded off of PSN? I don't have any ps1/ps2 dics to try it with btw otherwise I would have gone that route first :PDon't all PS3s play PS1 games? It's PS2 games BC that was taken out. Why don't you check your model number and Google it?

[thechampion116]

Don't all PS3s play PS1 games? It's PS2 games BC that was taken out. Why don't you check your model number and Google it?

PS1 is fully compatible and depending on what 80gb he has, then ps2 may work.

The memory card utility allowed anyone to use a special accessory to load their Ps2 saves to the ps3 from their ps2 memory sticks. Its nothing really special.

[dragon_drift]

Why does reistance 2 look so bad? I expected the graphics to be much better....the offline multiplayer mode really sucks too...

I played the first 20 mins, and sold the game asap. It got 9.5/10 on IGN, but the graphics was terrible and the controls were confusing or maybe I was used to the call of duty default controls.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought it sucked (in terms of graphics). I tried adjusting the tv brightness/sharpness etc., but I think it's the game. It's worse than PS2 graphics lol.

[Anjexu]

I played the first 20 mins, and sold the game asap. It got 9.5/10 on IGN, but the graphics was terrible and the controls were confusing or maybe I was used to the call of duty default controls.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought it sucked (in terms of graphics). I tried adjusting the tv brightness/sharpness etc., but I think it's the game. It's worse than PS2 graphics lol.

How can the graphics be that poor? I mean if they just used the same engine/textures as Resistance 1 but added more content and what not then it couldn't have gone that sour.

I guess that's what happens when devs try to do cash grabs.

[Super strokey]

I played the first 20 mins, and sold the game asap. It got 9.5/10 on IGN, but the graphics was terrible and the controls were confusing or maybe I was used to the call of duty default controls.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought it sucked (in terms of graphics). I tried adjusting the tv brightness/sharpness etc., but I think it's the game. It's worse than PS2 graphics lol.

no i think its actually you lol

[got_it_4_cheap]

no i think its actually you lol

+1

i'm having a blast! love the controls, guns, love the boss fights.

hope they announce resistance 3 @ e3

[dragon_drift]

no i think its actually you lol

lol even aznsilverboy said rs2 doesn't look good

searching around google, I see people with the same said problems


really though, i've tried it on different ps'3 and different tv's, the graphics are not that good at all, the gameplay is mushy and mashy, its ewwy. controls are really bad. i mean BAD.

But whatever...

[Super strokey]

lol even aznsilverboy said rs2 doesn't look good

searching around google, I see people with the same said problems



But whatever...

Gee a google search found something that justifies your belief... shocking lol.

Anyways the game looks fine for a 60 fps game.

[dragon_drift]

Gee a google search found something that justifies your belief... shocking lol.

Anyways the game looks fine for a 60 fps game.

:confused:

so are you suggesting I made up how the graphic sucks?

It's not just me who experienced it. It's not just me, it's a bunch of other people.

don't be a douche

[ReverseFate]

:confused:

so are you suggesting I made up how the graphic sucks?

It's not just me who experienced it. It's not just me, it's a bunch of other people.

don't be a douche

He is simply implying that the graphics are not as bad as you make it out to be, even if some other people also believe the same thing. Its all a matter of opinion, and Super strokey expressing his own opinion does not make him a douche. For the most part, sure, Resistance 2 does not look as good as the other big budget exclusive titles on the platform, but it is in no way "worse than PS2 graphics."

[Super strokey]

:confused:

so are you suggesting I made up how the graphic sucks?

It's not just me who experienced it. It's not just me, it's a bunch of other people.

don't be a douche

Im sorry to hear you feel that way, what im saying is that anyone can find anything they want abotu anything they want on the interwebs, it doesnt make it true either.

For a 60 fps second game it is actual not bad looking at all. Sure its not killzone but how many games match killzone even 2 years later? Not many. Its not the prettiest game but for you to say its ps2 graphics is just rediculious even from a point of hyperbole.

Not trying to be a douche just pointing some stuff out.


He is simply implying that the graphics are not as bad as you make it out to be, even if some other people also believe the same thing. Its all a matter of opinion, and Super strokey expressing his own opinion does not make him a douche. For the most part, sure, Resistance 2 does not look as good as the other big budget exclusive titles on the platform, but it is in no way "worse than PS2 graphics."

Thank you, i really dont want to a douche and if i did come off as that i wish that i hadnt.

[ttthai]

+1

i'm having a blast! love the controls, guns, love the boss fights.

hope they announce resistance 3 @ e3

I'm hoping for a resistance 3 as well. I still play resistance 2 from time to time, I really like the multiplayer.

[thechampion116]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/109/1092173p1.html

[got_it_4_cheap]

I'm hoping for a resistance 3 as well. I still play resistance 2 from time to time, I really like the multiplayer.

just finished resistance 2 sp, anyone else feel the last boss was a let down?

[Super strokey]

just finished resistance 2 sp, anyone else feel the last boss was a let down?

Yes very much, i found most of the bosses as a disappointment.

[ReverseFate]

Yes very much, i found most of the bosses as a disappointment.

I think the big one (leviathan or whatever) had the most epic scale, and I was really impressed at a first glance, but it ended up being a push over. I liked the magnetic storm boss thing though, that was quite fun to beat. :D

But yeah, the final boss is a disappointment. I hope Resistance 3 can really improve on their SP campaign, since they seem to have nailed the MP/Coop quite well.

[mark_in_2k]

Cross-game voice chat to be a paid exclusive on PSN+ ?



As PSN+ subscribers, gamers will also receive protection for their consoles with the recently announced PlayStation Protection Plan, as well as exclusive access to the long-awaited cross-game voice chat. Additional features are said to be in the works following the launch of PSN+, including the previously rumored cloud-based saving system.

Source (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/rumor-sony-to-reveal-psnplus-subscription-service-at-e3-2010/).

[game_fanatic]

Does anyone know where to buy a replacement hard drive cage for the PS3? I tried replacing my paltry 60GB with a 500GB HD and the screws were so tightly fastened to the cage that I have no hope of removing them. I called Sony, and they could only provide me with the size of the screws, which is absolutely useless to me since I can't remove the screws in the first place. For a feature that Sony touts for its convenience, its certainly influenced me to push my PS3 gaming to the back burner.

[FCurimao]

^
You can buy them on ebay. Just search ps3 hard drive caddy. There are tons. Sony used to give them out for free but maybe that's changed?

[thechampion116]

Cross-game voice chat to be a paid exclusive on PSN+ ?




Source (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/rumor-sony-to-reveal-psnplus-subscription-service-at-e3-2010/).

$9.99 is a hefty price but thats a lot of service you could be getting at a lower cost. Rotating minis and other PSN games. 1hr demo access to full games (which is a better indicator than a plain old demo).

Its probably useless to me as I barely play online to begin with. Of course, the thing that could sway me is the protection plan. If you have a feeling your PS3 is dying, why not just sign up as insurance.

[Setz]

$9.99 is a hefty price but thats a lot of service you could be getting at a lower cost. Rotating minis and other PSN games. 1hr demo access to full games (which is a better indicator than a plain old demo).

Its probably useless to me as I barely play online to begin with. Of course, the thing that could sway me is the protection plan. If you have a feeling your PS3 is dying, why not just sign up as insurance.

10$ a month is probably the flat one-month fee. They might have discounts if you buy years or months at a time. Same with XBL: one month is like 8$, three months is 7$/mo, then it gets lower the more you buy.

How will these game trials even work? I don't want to download an entire game at 10-50gb only to play for an hour and delete it. My bandwith cries with me.

[game_fanatic]

^
You can buy them on ebay. Just search ps3 hard drive caddy. There are tons. Sony used to give them out for free but maybe that's changed?

Yeah definitely has, they couldn't even send me the screws. Oh well, cooler heads prevailed, and after I counted backwards from 1000, I managed to find a screwdriver capable of handling the pesky bastards. All is well, and I now have a 500GB, backwards-compatible PS3. Shazam!

[Usuyami]

I sure hope the premium PSN lets you use earned trophies as avatars. Most of the work is already done and they happen to be the same size even. Get it done, Sony!

[Super strokey]

I sure hope the premium PSN lets you use earned trophies as avatars. Most of the work is already done and they happen to be the same size even. Get it done, Sony!

I like this idea too.

[Usuyami]

How much do you guys think I can get for my 60GB PS3? Traded in the Sixaxis that came with it but I can include a DS3 instead. Comes with everything else that originally came with it. Never gave me a problem but I want to put my abundance of EB credit towards a 120GB PS3.

[Super strokey]

How much do you guys think I can get for my 60GB PS3? Traded in the Sixaxis that came with it but I can include a DS3 instead. Comes with everything else that originally came with it. Never gave me a problem but I want to put my abundance of EB credit towards a 120GB PS3.

If you have no issues i dont see why you would do it at all myself, id use the credit to preorder games and what not. E3 is going to pretty bonkers as per usual so you can expect lots of games announced that will be coming in the next year or so.

But i would think around 200-250 if you were to sell it, ive always wanted a 60 gig but i wouldnt buy one nowdays myself.

[Anjexu]

Find some "not so smart" person to sell it for 200-250. Although 250 is already pretty damn high, I'd never buy (even if I didn't have my Slim and wanted a PS3 badly) a used PS3 Fat for anything above 200, but that's just me.

That and the new Slim models run even cooler.

[Super strokey]

Anyone else have issues with the playstation page? I dont mean the blog but the page where you can view your trophies, do comparisons, see if friends are on, ect...

I cant seem to sign in there or if i do the second i change pages, even if i click on the pull downs saying im signed in, it signs me out. If i sign in where they ask me to it usually just sends me back to the page and doesnt sign me in. Other times it will ask me to perpetually sign in and what i do makes literally 0 difference.

ANyone else? Im on IE, going to try FF when i get home

[Usuyami]

If you have no issues i dont see why you would do it at all myself, id use the credit to preorder games and what not. E3 is going to pretty bonkers as per usual so you can expect lots of games announced that will be coming in the next year or so.

But i would think around 200-250 if you were to sell it, ive always wanted a 60 gig but i wouldnt buy one nowdays myself.


Find some "not so smart" person to sell it for 200-250. Although 250 is already pretty damn high, I'd never buy (even if I didn't have my Slim and wanted a PS3 badly) a used PS3 Fat for anything above 200, but that's just me.

That and the new Slim models run even cooler.

Thanks for the advice, guys. You're right, I wouldn't be happy with less then $250 and I doubt anyone would be happy to pay me that much either. There's no problems with it so I guess I could keep it and buy a 120GB PS3 and sell it BNIB instead. I wonder if anyone would be willing to pay $300 for one with receipt. :)

[Setz]

Thanks for the advice, guys. You're right, I wouldn't be happy with less then $250 and I doubt anyone would be happy to pay me that much either. There's no problems with it so I guess I could keep it and buy a 120GB PS3 and sell it BNIB instead. I wonder if anyone would be willing to pay $300 for one with receipt. :)

Ding ding ding I want a 120gb PS3. I'm in the market for a 120gb PS3 and will be buying one in the next week. Problem is I got about 100$ in EBGames credit I was planning on using. I'd def do 175$ cash + my 100$ credit for a 120gb.

[SBSA]

Hi,

I am buying a Playstation 3 for my nephew. What should I be looking for? I know there is a lot of information on these threads but I was hoping someone can provide a summary.

Your help is greatly appreciated

[CFRTim]

:arrowu:
The best price or bundle you can find

[Super strokey]

Hi,

I am buying a Playstation 3 for my nephew. What should I be looking for? I know there is a lot of information on these threads but I was hoping someone can provide a summary.

Your help is greatly appreciated

Well we need more info, his age, does he have a HDTV, game types he likes, your budget.

All of these things are essential

[game_fanatic]

Well we need more info, his age, does he have a HDTV, game types he likes, your budget.

All of these things are essential

Doesn't sound like we need to know any of those things, really. The OP has decided he wants to get his nephew a PS3. Doesn't need to worry about games, unless he's picking one of the bundles that are being released.

A quick summary:

1) If he has an HDTV, you'll need an HDMI cable for high-definition picture.

2) There are several bundles that will be popping up, including one with God of War 3 and another with Uncharted 2. Not sure which one he would be more interested in, but God of War is definitely more violent.

3) Make sure you buy from a location that has a great return policy. This makes Future Shop/Best Buy extremely attractive.

4) Try and get the newest model of the Slim unit, if you can. This will ensure efficiency and reliability. I believe its the 2101A model, but if I'm wrong, I'm sure another forum-goer will correct me.

5) In terms of bundles, you have a 250GB God of War Collection (Includes #1 and #2), as well as Killzone 2, for $349.99 at Gamestop/EB Games. Alternatively, you could get a 250GB system with Uncharted 2 for $349.99 at Best Buy. Lastly, there's the 120GB model with no game from pretty much anywhere, for $299.99. The first two bundles are the ones to get, depending on your nephews' preferences.

Good luck!

[sg2386]

"Sony refunding all PS3 owners for removing an advertised feature"

June 6 2010

In the end of April the firm had filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc., for Sony's decision to force users of its Playstation 3 console to either install an update that would disable the console's "Other OS" feature or lose the ability to play games with other users in the network. Because Sony failed to defend it's intentions in court, the judge decided that Sony will have to pay every PS3 owner, who bought his PS3 before March 27, 2010, a refund of 50% of the price when purchased.

The firm thanks all the PS3 owners who mailed, which made our voice even louder. PS3 owners that haven't mailed us should make contact with Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc to claim their refund. An European firm will also file a class action law suit against Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Inc. We hope that we've done the PS3 owners a service. We are very glad as this is once of the biggest victory's in our firm's history.

Sony will also be at handing out refunds at "E3", a large video-gaming event, to all registered PS3 owners. A new article will be posted very soon on how Sony will be handling this matter.

http://www.mdpcelaw.com/news.cfm?article=129

[game_fanatic]

http://www.mdpcelaw.com/news.cfm?article=129

This is huuuuuge! That means I'll get $262.50! I wonder how easy it will be to actually claim what is owed to you, if possible at all.

[Setz]

http://www.mdpcelaw.com/news.cfm?article=129

I bet Canadians are excluded.

[mcbain]

everyone will be excluded. its fake for sure

[thechampion116]

its quite funny actually. Sony never went to court to fight it.

also, how did it fly through court so fast.

also i can't find it anywhere in Google News. You'd think this would spread pretty fast.

[markj]

http://www.mdpcelaw.com/news.cfm?article=129

heard thats fake the site got hacked - would be nice though

[ReverseFate]

June 6 2010

In the end of April the firm had filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc., for Sony's decision to force users of its Playstation 3 console to either install an update that would disable the console's "Other OS" feature or lose the ability to play games with other users in the network. Because Sony failed to defend it's intentions in court, the judge decided that Sony will have to pay every PS3 owner, who bought his [WHAT? no refunds for girl gamers?] PS3 before March 27, 2010, a refund of 50% of the price when purchased.

The firm thanks all the PS3 owners who mailed, which made our voice even louder. PS3 owners that haven't mailed us should make contact with Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc to claim their refund. An European firm will also file a class action law suit against Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Inc. We hope that we've done the PS3 owners a service. We are very glad as this is once of the biggest victory's in our firm's history.

Sony will also be at handing out refunds at "E3", a large video-gaming event, to all registered PS3 owners. A new article will be posted very soon on how Sony will be handling this matter.

Lol, good hacker, bad typist. :D

[pnyknights]

heard thats fake the site got hacked - would be nice though

I still think they should stop advertising the slims as "It just does everything". That's purely false advertising since it can't do PS2 games....

[CFRTim]

Sony will also be at handing out refunds at "E3", a large video-gaming event, to all registered PS3 owners.

That's gold right there :lol:

[game_fanatic]

I still think they should stop advertising the slims as "It just does everything". That's purely false advertising since it can't do PS2 games....

It also can't bake me a cake; Sony bastards...

[Super strokey]

It also can't bake me a cake; Sony bastards...

It doesnt wash my car either! SOBs!

Seriously people ***** about the strangest things lol.

[game_fanatic]

It doesnt wash my car either! SOBs!

Seriously people ***** about the strangest things lol.

Really? You're unit might be defective Strokey, I sent my 60GB out this morning to wash my car, apart from neglecting to use the wax I bought (again!!), it did a bang-up job! I'd call Sony and inquire about a possible replacement.

[Super strokey]

Really? You're unit might be defective Strokey, I sent my 60GB out this morning to wash my car, apart from neglecting to use the wax I bought (again!!), it did a bang-up job! I'd call Sony and inquire about a possible replacement.

Well dammit it must be. Ill go get a pail of water and a sponge and sit out there with a beer and watch it do it I guess. Only way to make sure it really does it and does a good job.

[game_fanatic]

Well dammit it must be. Ill go get a pail of water and a sponge and sit out there with a beer and watch it do it I guess. Only way to make sure it really does it and does a good job.

That's exactly it, man! Sometimes you just gotta baby 'em, treat them like they're six months old. They turn 5 and they think they can avoid all forms of responsibility!

[CFRTim]

Keep your pants on kids, the site has been rectified

[9394]

Hey guys, I'm about to pick up a PS3 Slim from the EBG trade-in deal. I did a search but couldn't find an answer to: How can I tell if my PS3 Slim is the newest version (CH21xx?). Is it written on the box, etc? Thanks!

[Setz]

Hey guys, I'm about to pick up a PS3 Slim from the EBG trade-in deal. I did a search but couldn't find an answer to: How can I tell if my PS3 Slim is the newest version (CH21xx?). Is it written on the box, etc? Thanks!

It is written on the box. If you're getting that 250gb bundle w/ two GH games, that is the latest revision. The latest 120gb revision is CECH-2101A.

[9394]

It is written on the box. If you're getting that 250gb bundle w/ two GH games, that is the latest revision. The latest 120gb revision is CECH-2101A.

Thanks, I think I'll just stick with the 120GB model...don't really need the space (only 50GB of my 120GB XBOX are used)...plus I can always swap out the HDs, right?

[Setz]

Thanks, I think I'll just stick with the 120GB model...don't really need the space (only 50GB of my 120GB XBOX are used)...plus I can always swap out the HDs, right?

I would consider the 250gb if you plan to T3GIF or T2+19$GIF in the near future. You can get Uncharted and GoWC, each of which have a TIV of 8+$. And it's only 50$ more.

[Shirzad]

Brand new sealed PS3 Slim 120GB for sale!!! Only $250!!

647-296-1493 if interested.

[Setz]

Brand new sealed PS3 Slim 120GB for sale!!! Only $250!!

647-296-1493 if interested.

Where were you a month ago? :cry:

[9394]

I would consider the 250gb if you plan to T3GIF or T2+19$GIF in the near future. You can get Uncharted and GoWC, each of which have a TIV of 8+$. And it's only 50$ more.

Thanks for the pointer. Problem is, I already have an XBOX and the non-exclusive titles I'll probably buy for the XBOX. I'm really only doing the trade to get rid of my unused DSLite.

[DiploDocus]

FINALLY, level shows up beside name on friends list

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/28/playstation-3-system-software-update-v3-40-available-soon-2/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4743055085_2098464f61_b.jpg

[NitarshanR]

FINALLY, level shows up beside name on friends list

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/28/playstation-3-system-software-update-v3-40-available-soon-2/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4743055085_2098464f61_b.jpg
Wait what? How is this important or useful?
Who's getting PSN+?

[belowzeros]

wow that's a nice change.

[DiploDocus]

Wait what? How is this important or useful?
Who's getting PSN+?

I'm not getting PSN+ until they add cross game voice chat

from neogaf
http://i48.tinypic.com/33lz40h.jpg

[thechampion116]

i like the new facebook option and anyone subscribing to PSN Plus.

I'm thinking about it as it seems very good but I would so prefer for them to release subscription cards like the 360 but they already said it isn't happening.

I might to jump on the extra 3 months and whatever freebies they are giving to new users.

the price isn't too much for what they are offering which is free games as long as your a member. The other issue especially for RFD members, is that gameshares have more than negated all the games being offered because we have been able to get so many for so cheap since pS3 launch.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/24/playstation-plus-your-questions-answered/

basic info for those interested.

games are keep as long as you subcribe.
avatars, themes, game add-ons etc... are for you to keep forever
full game trials.......play new games for one hour as a demo and actually earn trophies as well and save
wake up your ps3 at anytime......alarm clock????????

[NitarshanR]

I'm not getting PSN+ until they add cross game voice chat


True. I have no need for that (no headset lol), but I'm gonna bite and buy it when it comes out tomorrow, get WipeoutHD free, and hopefully some nice discounts on some PStore games.

[Usuyami]

Not getting PSN+ yet. Hopefully very few people will, so they keep improving and adding to it.

[thechampion116]

Not getting PSN+ yet. Hopefully very few people will, so they keep improving and adding to it.

ummm......they will be adding more and improving it, its already guaranteed with the way they constantly update the ps3 to begin with.

just because they don't have cross chat now it may mean that the particular service will be coming to everyone.

Right now the package is more enticing than XBL. All the games you can potentially play for a mere cost of $50 is beyond anything MS has provided its user. I already have Wipeout but thats a $20 cost and your already 40% of the way through your cost and thats not gonna count the fantastic enjoyment from that game.

looks like my worries are gone. the blogger on PSBlog answered someones question and said they are working on retail cards.

just waiting for what the offers will be to N.America users. the Euro users already have their answers.

[Usuyami]

ummm......they will be adding more and improving it, its already guaranteed with the way they constantly update the ps3 to begin with.

just because they don't have cross chat now it may mean that the particular service will be coming to everyone.

Right now the package is more enticing than XBL. All the games you can potentially play for a mere cost of $50 is beyond anything MS has provided its user. I already have Wipeout but thats a $20 cost and your already 40% of the way through your cost and thats not gonna count the fantastic enjoyment from that game.

looks like my worries are gone. the blogger on PSBlog answered someones question and said they are working on retail cards.

just waiting for what the offers will be to N.America users. the Euro users already have their answers.

Well, the current PSN+ doesn't really offer anything that great. The games you get are chosen for you and can easily be bought through gameshares. The only actual feature that is new is automatic downloads, which they shouldn't even be charging people for. If they stop trying to milk the **** out of selling premium avatars for $0.50 a piece and let us use unlocked trophies as avatars as PSN+ members, then I'm instantly in.

There's a reason they are offering a free download-able copy of LBP if you subscribe for a year when the service first launches.. they know they don't have enough incentives for people to subscribe right now.

Sony is really really slow with their updates. It wouldn't surprise me to see only one or two minor improvements after PSN+ has been launched for a year. Unless, of course, few people actually subscribe and they are forced to get their **** together. If Cross-Game Chat ever comes, I really doubt it'll be available for all users. That is probably the single most wanted feature. Why give it out for free when people are willing to pay for it?

[thechampion116]

Well, the current PSN+ doesn't really offer anything that great. The games you get are chosen for you and can easily be bought through gameshares. The only actual feature that is new is automatic downloads, which they shouldn't even be charging people for. If they stop trying to milk the **** out of selling premium avatars for $0.50 a piece and let us use unlocked trophies as avatars as PSN+ members, then I'm instantly in.

There's a reason they are offering a free download-able copy of LBP if you subscribe for a year when the service first launches.. they know they don't have enough incentives for people to subscribe right now.

Sony is really really slow with their updates. It wouldn't surprise me to see only one or two minor improvements after PSN+ has been launched for a year. Unless, of course, few people actually subscribe and they are forced to get their **** together. If Cross-Game Chat ever comes, I really doubt it'll be available for all users. That is probably the single most wanted feature. Why give it out for free when people are willing to pay for it?

the only reason you hold any ground is the gameshare factor which VERY VERY FEW people actually know exist. You honestly think 90% of the users are using this feature to split game costs. I think its a very very small population using that feature as such and honestly developers can shut off gameshares in an instant like Final Fight. Sony has given devs full ability to make games shareable or not.

Yes, they select the games but those are still free game. For those not participating in gameshares will find this useful. Also, gameshares will become fairly limiting to many members on RFD especially those coming back and forth to the single gameshares thread. PS3 has a limit of 16 users so many are closing in on this gameshare as every new big psn game comes out, there is always a single gameshare.

Too your second comment, there are always incentives in many new services in order to get you to sign up. It has nothing to do with what they have available or not. For example, sign up for a credit card and get 'x' in return. Another example, sign up for banking at TD and receive an ipod. Its all the same. Don't start saying Sony is pulling something here because all new programs do this to build a userbase.

just to back up my comment about updates. Sony has had more than 40 since launch in 2006. In comparison, 360 has only had about 20.

[NitarshanR]

It looks like European PSN+ Members will get some really good games for free:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/4742589758/sizes/l/

[Usuyami]

the only reason you hold any ground is the gameshare factor which VERY VERY FEW people actually know exist. You honestly think 90% of the users are using this feature to split game costs. I think its a very very small population using that feature as such and honestly developers can shut off gameshares in an instant like Final Fight. Sony has given devs full ability to make games shareable or not.

Yes, they select the games but those are still free game. For those not participating in gameshares will find this useful. Also, gameshares will become fairly limiting to many members on RFD especially those coming back and forth to the single gameshares thread. PS3 has a limit of 16 users so many are closing in on this gameshare as every new big psn game comes out, there is always a single gameshare.

Too your second comment, there are always incentives in many new services in order to get you to sign up. It has nothing to do with what they have available or not. For example, sign up for a credit card and get 'x' in return. Another example, sign up for banking at TD and receive an ipod. Its all the same. Don't start saying Sony is pulling something here because all new programs do this to build a userbase.

just to back up my comment about updates. Sony has had more than 40 since launch in 2006. In comparison, 360 has only had about 20.

So because people don't know about gameshares, PSN+ is a great deal for them? That's like saying Monster cables are great for people who don't know they can get the same thing for cheaper.

Regarding updates, it's all about quality over quantity. I have no idea what the 360 updates were for since I don't own one and don't care, but if I recall correctly, a lot of the PSN updates were minor and crap that few people want or use. I can't believe after 40 updates, you still can't sort PSN games alphabetically. Stop adding **** like facebook integration and add more polish on existing features, please!

I really don't know everything PSN+ has to offer, maybe there's more yet to be announced, but from what I've seen thus far, I will not be getting it. I will reserve further judgment until after it has launched.

[Canadianpsycho]

If we got LBP then I'd sign up day one. I'm still looking for a copy for ~20 bucks. Probably not much of an incentive for others.

Have they confirmed what will be included for Canada yet?

[Usuyami]

If we got LBP then I'd sign up day one. I'm still looking for a copy for ~20 bucks. Probably not much of an incentive for others.

Have they confirmed what will be included for Canada yet?

All of NA should be getting LBP as a bonus if you sign up for a year.

[Usuyami]

3.40 is now live.

Downloading as I type this.

[1234holycow1234]

I don't see LBP in the menu.. if it was i'd be all over it.

[Setz]

How will they be doing PSN+? Cards similar to XBL? Are those of us w/out credit card shafted again?

[thechampion116]

How will they be doing PSN+? Cards similar to XBL? Are those of us w/out credit card shafted again?

right now you can only buy with CC or getting a $50+$10 PSN card.

they are working on subscription cards which is what I will be waiting for. The offer for PSN+ right now is decent.

The issue with buying the subscription is for 3 reasons, I have Infamous, LBP and Wipeout HD. I've lost 3 major incentives off the bat. If I can scrounge up some extra dough, then I'll still buy it.

In response to Usuyima (don't be angry, can't remember the spelling), yes, not knowing is a very good reason to believe people will purchase this.

Also its the fact that DEVELOPERS can shut down gamesharing at will. This is very different from cable products which everyone can make at will. Developers can limit gameshares between 1-5 users. Imagine developers decide that gamesharing may grow to a level that it is causing studios to LOSE money. Guess what, the first thing gone is gameshares. That will prevent the minority from becoming the majority or becoming a bigger piece of the pie.

[Setz]

Anyone have PSN+ NOW and can offer some comments?

@Champion, the 50+10 card is perfect, actually. I, too, have LBP, Wipeout and inFamous. But these are just early incentives. I'm sure in the oncoming months we may get more.

[Usuyami]

In response to Usuyima (don't be angry, can't remember the spelling)

WTF USUYIMA?!:mad::mad::mad: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE :evil::evil::evil::evil::evil:

[PCDawg]

Anyone have PSN+ NOW and can offer some comments?

@Champion, the 50+10 card is perfect, actually. I, too, have LBP, Wipeout and inFamous. But these are just early incentives. I'm sure in the oncoming months we may get more.

Im very interested in PSN + and probably purchase it in a few days, but its still early to make any comments as they dont have much offering. I dont thing LBP is available for Canada members as I dont see the game on there.

We seem to get only WipeOutHD, Rallycross and Age of Zombies for free for now.

With PSN +, everyone will need to get a bigger HDD as they will have more content on their PS#.

[FlyingSquirrel]

kinda lame that they're picking for you what games will be free each month.

It's like columbia house.

I guess it's worth it if you spend a significant amount of your time playing downloadable games.

If you spend majority of your time playing full retail games... there's nothing in it for you.

[grappos13]

Im very interested in PSN + and probably purchase it in a few days, but its still early to make any comments as they dont have much offering. I dont thing LBP is available for Canada members as I dont see the game on there.

We seem to get only WipeOutHD, Rallycross and Age of Zombies for free for now.

With PSN +, everyone will need to get a bigger HDD as they will have more content on their PS#.

ya.. nothing too great right now as i already have wipeout...

but if it was infamous + LBP + wipeout, thats pretty good... sure some ppl want to have the actual disc for games if they can.. but lets say u already have LBP and infamous games.. u can trade both of them in right now for good amounts.. both i think are $17 TIV at EB... meaning u can get $25 each if u do towards a console, or a trade 2 + the difference for a new game... or if u powertrade both, u can get 28.50+tax towards powertrade titles... so right there, ur getting $57 dollars towards something at EB.. and PSN+ is only $50.. :)

[markj]

[QUOTE=FlyingSquirrel;11068351]kinda lame that they're picking for you what games will be free each month.

whats even more lame than that is once you quit psn+ those 'free' games are gone

[magickam]

I don't see LBP in the menu.. if it was i'd be all over it.



Im very interested in PSN + and probably purchase it in a few days, but its still early to make any comments as they dont have much offering. I dont thing LBP is available for Canada members as I dont see the game on there.

We seem to get only WipeOutHD, Rallycross and Age of Zombies for free for now.

With PSN +, everyone will need to get a bigger HDD as they will have more content on their PS#.

I think LBP is only free for EU members, and NA gets 3 additional months free.

[Super strokey]

I wish infamous was part of the package but i think its more likely that it will be 50% off the same month that infamous 2 comes out.

[NitarshanR]

Wow, I'm super dissapointed in the selection. No PSN+ for me... for now.

[FlyingSquirrel]

i guess another way of deciding is taking your total PSN purchases to date and dividing it by the number of years you've owned the PS3.

If the average per year works out to over $50 then it's probably worth it for you. If it's not, then you're probably better off just buying individual games that you want.

Of course, that number could be lower if you see value in the other stuff like hour long demos and background updating.

[Super strokey]

Can PS+ work on more than one console? I have 2 ps3s at home and it would be nice to know that i can buy one account (which I assume is how it works) and then have all the content on both PS3 systems.

[Setz]

Can PS+ work on more than one console? I have 2 ps3s at home and it would be nice to know that i can buy one account (which I assume is how it works) and then have all the content on both PS3 systems.

It'd be great if you could gameshare PSN+.

[NitarshanR]

Can PS+ work on more than one console? I have 2 ps3s at home and it would be nice to know that i can buy one account (which I assume is how it works) and then have all the content on both PS3 systems.

I believe that all the content on a master account is available to the accounts under it.

Oh yeah, is anyone playing Modnation? I swear to god, a game should not be this hard. It's not even Demon's Souls hard where it actually takes skill and is rewarding, here the AI in career are RIGGED.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Oh yeah, is anyone playing Modnation? I swear to god, a game should not be this hard. It's not even Demon's Souls hard where it actually takes skill and is rewarding, here the AI in career are RIGGED.

I play it, I love it. The online mode is the most fun, and yes the single player is challenging too. If it's too much for you might I suggest Muppet Race Mania. ;)

http://blogs.abc.es/media/MuppetRaceMania.jpg

[Super strokey]

I believe that all the content on a master account is available to the accounts under it.

Oh yeah, is anyone playing Modnation? I swear to god, a game should not be this hard. It's not even Demon's Souls hard where it actually takes skill and is rewarding, here the AI in career are RIGGED.

MNR can be very tough yes, online is a great deal more fun

[NitarshanR]

I'm stuck on Hale. I keep getting second or third, but Hale is always 5-7 seconds ahead... ALWAYS. My controller might not last much longer, and my I might need to replace my TV. any protips?

[flashy_mcflash]

Yeah I can't wait for PSN to get cross game chat and be just like the racist, juvenile wasteland of children that is Xbox Live. Maybe I'm getting old, but I like it quiet on PSN. Speak when you're spoken to.

[NitarshanR]

Yeah I can't wait for PSN to get cross game chat and be just like the racist, juvenile wasteland of children that is Xbox Live. Maybe I'm getting old, but I like it quiet on PSN. Speak when you're spoken to.

You aren't able to hear others unless you are a member of their party...

[DiploDocus]

You aren't able to hear others unless you are a member of their party...

:lol:

[NitarshanR]

:lol:

Oh dear, I must be misinformed :(. Is it that bad?

[FlyingSquirrel]

Oh dear, I must be misinformed :(. Is it that bad?

nah, the other person just has no idea what cross game chat is.

[9394]

Anyone experience issues with the PS3 HDMI port? I am using my monoprice cable which I was using for my HD box and also using the same HDMI port on the tv. I had no issues with the cable box, but the PS3 screen flashes, blinks, snows, etc every 10-15 seconds.

[chdude3]

Anyone experience issues with the PS3 HDMI port? I am using my monoprice cable which I was using for my HD box and also using the same HDMI port on the tv. I had no issues with the cable box, but the PS3 screen flashes, blinks, snows, etc every 10-15 seconds.What resolution is your cable box outputting versus what your PS3 is set to? Is your cable box doing 720p or 1080i versus 1080p on your PS3?

[zalapski]

Have you tried swapping HDMI cables? If the problem continues you might want to turn off the "Deep Colour Output" in the video settings of the PS3. That solved my problem of random flickers/white dots.

Let us know how you fare.




Anyone experience issues with the PS3 HDMI port? I am using my monoprice cable which I was using for my HD box and also using the same HDMI port on the tv. I had no issues with the cable box, but the PS3 screen flashes, blinks, snows, etc every 10-15 seconds.

[9394]

What resolution is your cable box outputting versus what your PS3 is set to? Is your cable box doing 720p or 1080i versus 1080p on your PS3?

Not sure what the cable box was set to as I never watch TV using that TV. I believe it was set @ 1080i. The PS3 is set to native 1080p.


Have you tried swapping HDMI cables? If the problem continues you might want to turn off the "Deep Colour Output" in the video settings of the PS3. That solved my problem of random flickers/white dots.

Let us know how you fare.

I'll try the cable swap and if that doesn't work, I'll try the DCO. Thanks for the tips.

[Super strokey]

Is there anyway to transfer all of my data (saves, downloads, accounts) to a new PS3? I ask as i have a 40 gig downstairs that about 3ish years old and I have a 8 month old 80 gig that i use almost exclusively for media streaming and heaven forbid the 40 gig dies is there a way i can back up all my stuff to the 80 gig so i wont lose everything?

[belowzeros]

Anyone experience issues with the PS3 HDMI port? I am using my monoprice cable which I was using for my HD box and also using the same HDMI port on the tv. I had no issues with the cable box, but the PS3 screen flashes, blinks, snows, etc every 10-15 seconds.

it's a defective monoprice cable. they are mass assembled in china. i had about 4 bad ones out of 10. snow and flickering are the tell tale signs with their cables. i switched it out and prob went away. monoprice was nice enough to send me replacements and they worked fine.

i'm not sure if it's a tolerance between my tv and my hdmi devices with their cables but it only happens with monoprice hdmi. their cables could be fine but they are mass produced so who knows...

[NitarshanR]

Is there anyway to transfer all of my data (saves, downloads, accounts) to a new PS3? I ask as i have a 40 gig downstairs that about 3ish years old and I have a 8 month old 80 gig that i use almost exclusively for media streaming and heaven forbid the 40 gig dies is there a way i can back up all my stuff to the 80 gig so i wont lose everything?

Move the savefiles (should only be a few MB's) to a USB, reinstall your games on the new PS3, and just move the savefiles onto it from the USB. You could also move the gamefiles, but that would require GB's of space.

[Super strokey]

Move the savefiles (should only be a few MB's) to a USB, reinstall your games on the new PS3, and just move the savefiles onto it from the USB. You could also move the gamefiles, but that would require GB's of space.

Seems like the best way, will this allow me to move all saves? Even ones that locked or whatever they call them?

[NitarshanR]

Seems like the best way, will this allow me to move all saves? Even ones that locked or whatever they call them?

Savefiles lock? But yeah, I did this and was able to move all my savefiles.

[Setz]

Savefiles lock? But yeah, I did this and was able to move all my savefiles.

Some save files will not transfer, most notably PS2 data. While most will, certain games like RE: Outbreak, Monster Hunter, SOCOM, etc are locked to the system. I tried to transfer my Borderlands save file from my old to new PS3, and it corrupt (used the PS3 data transfer utility, not a USB stick).

[9394]

Have you tried swapping HDMI cables? If the problem continues you might want to turn off the "Deep Colour Output" in the video settings of the PS3. That solved my problem of random flickers/white dots.

Let us know how you fare.


it's a defective monoprice cable. they are mass assembled in china. i had about 4 bad ones out of 10. snow and flickering are the tell tale signs with their cables. i switched it out and prob went away. monoprice was nice enough to send me replacements and they worked fine.

i'm not sure if it's a tolerance between my tv and my hdmi devices with their cables but it only happens with monoprice hdmi. their cables could be fine but they are mass produced so who knows...

I swapped the cables and everything seems to be ok, I've only had the PS3 on for 15mins...thanks for the help!

[Super strokey]

Anyone try the video store yet? its supposed to be up for canada today.

[Super strokey]

Anyone try the video store yet? its supposed to be up for canada today.

Video store is there now

[NitarshanR]

Video store is there now

They expect me to pay $20 for a (decent) 2006 movie? This is a ripoff.

[thechampion116]

They expect me to pay $20 for a (decent) 2006 movie? This is a ripoff.

well thats to own. most people will rent movies. its pretty much standard pricing with buying and renting except is on your couch.

[Super strokey]

They expect me to pay $20 for a (decent) 2006 movie? This is a ripoff.

agreed, the prices to buy are just stupid. I wont be buying any


well thats to own. most people will rent movies. its pretty much standard pricing with buying and renting except is on your couch.

I would hope so, i still dont see it as that good of a deal when you con sider that netflix is so much cheaper on the 360 (albeit not in available in Canada). Also given how fast internet is not days and how high quality torrents are i just dont see that their prices are that attractive.

Also another thing, what if you buy a tonne of movies and your ps3 dies? are they all lost? What happens when a ps4 comes out and we all upgrade will the movie transfer over to it?

[DrakeFortune]

Downloads are linked to your playstation network account. If movies are the same as everything else on the PSN then you can redownload as many times as you want to while logged into the same PSN account.

[RayK]

I just put some tv shows onto my ps3 hard drive, I was wondering if it's possible to stop the ps3 from showing the little preview thumbnail for each video. Since most tv shows have a "previously on..." at the beginning of each episode the preview can spoil future episodes...if anyone knows how to disable it, please help me out! thanks

[Super strokey]

I tried out the video store, bought an episode of Ancient Aliens, Quality is decent for sd and it was 1.99 so thats not too bad. I like how you can stream the show while it downloads too, gotta say im not as negative as i was once lol.

[lemailme]

I just put some tv shows onto my ps3 hard drive, I was wondering if it's possible to stop the ps3 from showing the little preview thumbnail for each video. Since most tv shows have a "previously on..." at the beginning of each episode the preview can spoil future episodes...if anyone knows how to disable it, please help me out! thanks

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_346/12299475172GwbqS.jpg

[Super strokey]

Holy **** infamous 2 in game footage!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ttv7JQGHeI

[markj]

Holy **** infamous 2 in game footage!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ttv7JQGHeI

day 1 buy for me...my fav new franchise of this gen...

[ReverseFate]

Holy **** infamous 2 in game footage!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ttv7JQGHeI

2011 can't come soon enough. This is definitely a big jump from the original graphics-wise, so huge props to Sucker Punch!

[Super strokey]

day 1 buy for me...my fav new franchise of this gen...

Agreed, very impressive


2011 can't come soon enough. This is definitely a big jump from the original graphics-wise, so huge props to Sucker Punch!

Its pretty obvious they were highly impacted by the way uncharted 2 played out.

[Canadianpsycho]

2011 can't come soon enough. This is definitely a big jump from the original graphics-wise, so huge props to Sucker Punch!

Uh, that's pretty lame they couldn't get the original guy to voice Cole. And he looks like Nathan Drake.

[Super strokey]

Uh, that's pretty lame they couldn't get the original guy to voice Cole. And he looks like Nathan Drake.

meh, whatever im just glad the game is looking so amazing!

[thechampion116]

agreed, the prices to buy are just stupid. I wont be buying any



I would hope so, i still dont see it as that good of a deal when you con sider that netflix is so much cheaper on the 360 (albeit not in available in Canada). Also given how fast internet is not days and how high quality torrents are i just dont see that their prices are that attractive.

Also another thing, what if you buy a tonne of movies and your ps3 dies? are they all lost? What happens when a ps4 comes out and we all upgrade will the movie transfer over to it?

comparing legal purchases to illegal activity is like comparing apples to oranges.

Same with Netflix. We don't have that service in Canada, so what's the point in bringing it up add that to the fact netflix won't ever come here.

[ReverseFate]

Its pretty obvious they were highly impacted by the way uncharted 2 played out.

Sony did say they wanted to make the jump for all their sequels like Uncharted 2 did from Uncharted, and I welcome that. Let's see what Insomniac can do with their Resistance 3 this time around!


Uh, that's pretty lame they couldn't get the original guy to voice Cole. And he looks like Nathan Drake.

Well, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I for one didn't care much for how the original Cole looked. But for all I care, as long as the game is good, Cole could look like Seth Rogen and it wouldn't matter to me.

[Super strokey]

comparing legal purchases to illegal activity is like comparing apples to oranges.

Same with Netflix. We don't have that service in Canada, so what's the point in bringing it up add that to the fact netflix won't ever come here.

100% agree im just using it as a comparison is all.

[user01]

A hour ago, I was playing on PSN and I heard a 15 years old kid yelling on CODMW2. Guess what he said?

'Mom put your clothes on!'...

That just blew me away like lolwtf..

[Sgt_Strider]

I haven't touched my PS3 a lot these days. I'm thinking I should probably sell it, but I'm not sure what's the best way to get the most money out of it. The unit and controllers are in mint condition. I guess the easiest way to get rid of it is to take it to EB, but I probably won't get much out of it. The next couple of options are RFD, Ebay, and CL. Any advice on how I should proceed with it?

[CFRTim]

A hour ago, I was playing on PSN and I heard a 15 years old kid yelling on CODMW2. Guess what he said?

'Mom put your clothes on!'...

That just blew me away like lolwtf..

You heard!!!


I haven't touched my PS3 a lot these days. I'm thinking I should probably sell it, but I'm not sure what's the best way to get the most money out of it. The unit and controllers are in mint condition. I guess the easiest way to get rid of it is to take it to EB, but I probably won't get much out of it. The next couple of options are RFD, Ebay, and CL. Any advice on how I should proceed with it?

Why not keep it for other purposes other than gaming, or make it a gift to a relative. Private sales can be a pain, somewhere between low-ballers and weirdos, and I guess shipping can get expensive on ebay, since this thing is not light. I guess BST on RFD might be your best option.

[Usuyami]

I haven't touched my PS3 a lot these days. I'm thinking I should probably sell it, but I'm not sure what's the best way to get the most money out of it. The unit and controllers are in mint condition. I guess the easiest way to get rid of it is to take it to EB, but I probably won't get much out of it. The next couple of options are RFD, Ebay, and CL. Any advice on how I should proceed with it?

Craigslist is probably your best bet. RFDers are the stingiest of the stingy.

[Sgt_Strider]

You heard!!!



Why not keep it for other purposes other than gaming, or make it a gift to a relative. Private sales can be a pain, somewhere between low-ballers and weirdos, and I guess shipping can get expensive on ebay, since this thing is not light. I guess BST on RFD might be your best option.

Good suggestion, but I got a Blu-Ray reader for my PC already so there's no need for a PS3. I was actually of maybe even trading it in for the new Xbox 360. I actually know more ppl on the Xbox 360 than on the PS3, but nonetheless, I don't think I'm playing games enough to justify keeping it anymore.

[Sgt_Strider]

Craigslist is probably your best bet. RFDers are the stingiest of the stingy.

I know what you mean, I've sold a bit of stuff on RFD and a lot of people that do PM me often give me really bad offers and expect me to pay for shipping as well.

[Super strokey]

what does a used 80 gig go for now days? I have one thats about 7 months old. I was thinking about selling it and then using the funds from that to help me get a 120 gig or 250 gig bundle.

[Canada_7]

On a random note, has anyone seen that Walmart commercial? It's some guy with his kids saying how he's ready for summer in his head, so he's ready for when his kids ask for drinks, food, and sunscreen. It's basically Walmart saying how they have everything you need for the summer.

Every time that commercial comes on, I keep thinking of Heavy Rain and the character Ethan :lol: (even the actor sort of looks like him).

[DiploDocus]

Craigslist is probably your best bet. RFDers are the stingiest of the stingy.

I took advice from RFD people selling my PC and i lost about $150

Sold a semi good computer WITH 19" monitor last year for about $350 :o when i could have sold it easily for $450-500

the people who came over to buy were like WOW THIS IS A GREAT DEAL why so low...i should have said oh you want to pay more?

[Usuyami]

I took advice from RFD people selling my PC and i lost about $150

Sold a semi good computer WITH 19" monitor last year for about $350 :o when i could have sold it easily for $450-500

the people who came over to buy were like WOW THIS IS A GREAT DEAL why so low...i should have said oh you want to pay more?

Yeah, a lot of games I have trouble selling, I usually put on Craigslist for the same price and get 3-4 people emailing within the same day. I think only the really stingy people look through BST or my post gets buried too quickly, because whenever a game goes on sale for more than what I'm selling, I see people going, "Yay, I was waiting for so-and-so to drop to $30", even though I've been trying to sell for $20 for a couple weeks. :(

[singh123]

Where could I buy the cheapest BINB PS3 from a store in Toronto/GTA?

[grappos13]

Where could I buy the cheapest BINB PS3 from a store in Toronto/GTA?

from a store.. i believe its still $299.99+tax for a ps3... i say get one off of BST.. a lot of ppl will help u save $40-$50 and will actually buy it right infront of u so u know its legit and just purchased...wink wink :D

[hp..]

I have 2 codes for the ModNation Racers Air Raid DLC if anyone wants one. PM me.

[PCDawg]

For those that dont have PSN PLus, you can log onto Europe's PSN store to DL a free demo of Kane Lynch 2.

[SurgeArrest]

i say get one off of BST.. a lot of ppl will help u save $40-$50 and will actually buy it right infront of u so u know its legit and just purchased...wink wink :D

What is BST and where can I find more information?

[ttthai]

Hey guys, last night I was playing some oblivion when the game suddenly froze and the PS3 turned off with 3 beeps and a blinking red light. I didn't think much of it so I turned it off from the back and turned it on again to play tekken. After about an hour it happened again.

I kinda freaked, so I checked to see if it was hot, but it wasn't too hot. I have a lot of space around the ps3 for air flow, and the ps3 fans are pretty quiet. Also, I have a small external fan blowing air onto the PS3.

Today I tried setting the PS3 vertically and aimed the fan at the underside to keep it cool. I was playing games on and off all day without a problem, but eventually it turned off again with the blinking red light.

Does anybody have an idea what this could be? I've searched google and most suspect that it's an overheating issue, while others say it could be the harddrive failing.

If my PS3 dies, oh well c'est la vie. (I have a second PS3 anyways). It's just that I want to know what's going on since this PS3 has my game shares and saves.

EDIT: I have the 40gb spiderman bundle fat PS3.

[Setz]

Hey guys, last night I was playing some oblivion when the game suddenly froze and the PS3 turned off with 3 beeps and a blinking red light. I didn't think much of it so I turned it off from the back and turned it on again to play tekken. After about an hour it happened again.

I kinda freaked, so I checked to see if it was hot, but it wasn't too hot. I have a lot of space around the ps3 for air flow, and the ps3 fans are pretty quiet. Also, I have a small external fan blowing air onto the PS3.

Today I tried setting the PS3 vertically and aimed the fan at the underside to keep it cool. I was playing games on and off all day without a problem, but eventually it turned off again with the blinking red light.

Does anybody have an idea what this could be? I've searched google and most suspect that it's an overheating issue, while others say it could be the harddrive failing.

If my PS3 dies, oh well c'est la vie. (I have a second PS3 anyways). It's just that I want to know what's going on since this PS3 has my game shares and saves.

EDIT: I have the 40gb spiderman bundle fat PS3.

Was both instances with Oblivion? It's not a very optimized game so it could be a case exclusive to dat game.

[ttthai]

Ah, I wish it was. But it happened three times so far. Once with Oblivion GOTY, Tekken 6 and DJ Hero.

EDIT: I replaced the HDD and it still happened. It also shut down while I was browsing the menu, so it's not the blu-ray. I'm gonna call gamerama to see what they say.

[fuddbeer]

My Fallout 3 GOTY freezes all the time on my phat. It is apparantly a software issue and the devs won't patch it.

[Happy13178]

Ah, I wish it was. But it happened three times so far. Once with Oblivion GOTY, Tekken 6 and DJ Hero.

EDIT: I replaced the HDD and it still happened. It also shut down while I was browsing the menu, so it's not the blu-ray. I'm gonna call gamerama to see what they say.

It probably needs a cleaning and reapplication of Arctic silver. If not, it won't be long before you get a YLOD. Ever done it before?

[pnyknights]

Ah, I wish it was. But it happened three times so far. Once with Oblivion GOTY, Tekken 6 and DJ Hero.

EDIT: I replaced the HDD and it still happened. It also shut down while I was browsing the menu, so it's not the blu-ray. I'm gonna call gamerama to see what they say.

I changed my HDD back in November and the system would constantly freeze having me to reset it back by the back power switch which somehow resulted into a burnt out laser. Not sure it was the drive or the copy procedure since it was hard enough trying to format a partion into FAT32 to do the back up. I since re-formatted a clean hard drive in the ps3 and copy each individual save file back onto it, so far no freezes....but I still need to get the laser fixed...

[Super strokey]

Another crappy PS3 port coming our way...

Mafia 2 this time
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403682

[dragon_drift]

Another crappy PS3 port coming our way...

Mafia 2 this time
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403682

ditto. srsly, how hard is it to port the grass over properly.

[ReverseFate]

I've played the demo on both platforms, and while the Xbox 360 had the graphical edge, both versions ran horribly in terms of framterates and whatnot. If you have a choice, then the PC version is no doubt the version to get. I'll consider whether or not to get the Xbox version when the reviews hit, though I did like the demo quite a lot.

[belowzeros]

woo Sly Cooper trilogy repack coming for xmas. The Sly Collection releasing in november with updated graphics for 39.99. sexy price

[markj]

I've played the demo on both platforms, and while the Xbox 360 had the graphical edge, both versions ran horribly in terms of framterates and whatnot. If you have a choice, then the PC version is no doubt the version to get. I'll consider whether or not to get the Xbox version when the reviews hit, though I did like the demo quite a lot.

after reading i didnt even bother playing on either consoles...really love the demo on PC though and will be picking this game up for sure...

[Popular]

anyone want to do long term gameshare?

[CFRTim]

3D Blu-ray Playback For PS3 Delayed

At IFA yesterday Sony announced that updates bringing 3D Blu-ray playback to the PS3 would not be arriving until October. The firmware update was first announced at CES in January, and was supposed to arrive in September, but has now been pushed back to October, with no specific date set for its arrival next month.

http://electricpig.co.uk/2010/09/02/ps3-blu-ray-playback-pushed-back-to-october/

[chdude3]

3D Blu-ray Playback For PS3 Delayed

At IFA yesterday Sony announced that updates bringing 3D Blu-ray playback to the PS3 would not be arriving until October. The firmware update was first announced at CES in January, and was supposed to arrive in September, but has now been pushed back to October, with no specific date set for its arrival next month.

http://electricpig.co.uk/2010/09/02/ps3-blu-ray-playback-pushed-back-to-october/Is anyone actually salivating to get this "feature"?

[drdrma]

Is anyone actually salivating to get this "feature"?

Yes, my colleagues are now buying 3d tvs.

[dragon_drift]

Is anyone actually salivating to get this "feature"?

not complaining. better than nothing.

now i need a 3d tv.

my friend has a 3d tv, he says the drawback is that there isn't many 3d movies out there. he only has this disney 3d movie. what a waste of money for a 55" 3d tv though when all you have is one movie.

[mark_in_2k]

Engadget reported that PS3 3D games don't look as good as their non-3D versions as they have to lower the resolutions of textures to make them run smoother. Remeber, 3D is basically doubling the strain on the PS3 as it has to render the frame twice.

[DiploDocus]

i don't see 3d gaming succeeding when you need a new TV and have to wear stupid glasses each time to see the fx

probably another bright idea by Kaz Hirai

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOHqG1nc_tw

http://images.smh.com.au/ftsmh/ffximage/2009/06/03/pspgo_wideweb__470x255,0.jpg

[chdude3]

i don't see 3d gaming succeeding when you need a new TV and have to wear stupid glasses each time to see the fxYup. I have NO plans to invest in a 3DTV. The glasses are not comfortable for my wife (who wears regular glasses herself), and there's not nearly enough content to make it worthwhile. I see absolutely nothing compelling at this point (nor for the foreseeable future) to make me take the plunge.

[Canada_7]

I suddenly am considering selling all the PS3 stuff I have; console, controllers and games. With school coming around and just in general not really using it enough, that's why I suddenly thought of it I think. Of course I'm gonna give myself some time to thoroughly consider it though but it just happen to cross my mind. In terms of selling a PS3, what things do I have to consider to get rid of before actually selling it? Like deleting my account, etc. or whatever? Or checking the console for stuff.

Here's what I have:

120GB Slim Console
Dualshock 3 controller
Six-Axis Controller
Component Cables

Bayonetta
Darksiders
GOW Collection
GOW 3
Batman Arkham Asylum
Dragon Age
Blur
Devil May Cry 4
GTA 4 Expansion Packs: The Lost and the Damned, and The Ballad of Gay Tony
Heavy Rain
Infamous
Tekken 6
Initial D: Extreme Stage (Japanese Version)

How much am I likely to get back?

[markj]

i dont buy into the whole 3d tv craze either...i think it will be short lived

however, i do like the idea of holographic 3d displays (no glasses required) esp if this tech will be the catalyst

[thechampion116]

i dont buy into the whole 3d tv craze either...i think it will be short lived

however, i do like the idea of holographic 3d displays (no glasses required) esp if this tech will be the catalyst

people need to slow down.

3D is generally a hit in the theatres for the moment. I won`t buy 3D because of the price but 3D itself never has to truly take off. For one, they are making 3d without the glasses similar to the 3DS. I believe Sony is on it but there is one other maker out who is further ahead. If thats the case, 3d will go down in price and become part of the experience. Look at it now, all the bigger TVs are 1080p and now equipped HDMI. Eventually, its possible that all TVs are equipped with 3D and low end model tv`s won`t have 3d, like how some low end televsions still don`t have HDMI or 1080p capabilities.

Sony may be making a mistake but they are taking their chances. THey will be the first to offer 3D gaming out of the three biggies and can always take that statement home with them.

[belowzeros]

I'm going to wait for the generation in development that doesn't need glasses

[Super strokey]

Hey everyone,

Ive beat pretty much every ps3 game I own so Im looking to get a new one, anyone can suggest another one? Ive beaten all the standard games like uncharted, killzone, resistance, borderlands, ratchet and clank games, infamous, deadspace etc.

I have a tone of credit at ebgames so I would perfer something from there but other places are a possibility as well. I was considering COD4 but with them dropping the price here soon i wont be getting that. (do people still play cod4 online?)

This summer dry spell has been so bad im considering playing wow for a month lol.

Any help? I like shooter games but i will play almost anything except sport games.

[markj]

^dead rising 2 comes out for ps3 soon

think it has coop but heard only the hosting party can save? anyone know about this?

[dragon_drift]

Hey everyone,

Ive beat pretty much every ps3 game I own so Im looking to get a new one, anyone can suggest another one? Ive beaten all the standard games like uncharted, killzone, resistance, borderlands, ratchet and clank games, infamous, deadspace etc.

I have a tone of credit at ebgames so I would perfer something from there but other places are a possibility as well. I was considering COD4 but with them dropping the price here soon i wont be getting that. (do people still play cod4 online?)

This summer dry spell has been so bad im considering playing wow for a month lol.

Any help? I like shooter games but i will play almost anything except sport games.

wow you pretty much beat everything, but have you tried Resident Evil or Demon's Souls

[drdrma]

wow you pretty much beat everything, but have you tried Resident Evil or Demon's Souls

I don't usually play RPGs, but based on reviews I gave demon's soul a shot. I had to take a break after 40hr because it's very intense. I plan to resume it in the winter when I have more game time on my hands.

[Super strokey]

wow you pretty much beat everything, but have you tried Resident Evil or Demon's Souls

THis is the list off the top of my head for the things i have beaten.

Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Resistance
Resistance 2
DeadSpace
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty WaW
MW2
Killzone 2
Borderlands
Bioshock
Bioshock 2
Ratchet and Clank
Ratchet and Clank CiT
Infamous
LBP
Kane and Lynch 1 and 2
Transformers

There are more and lots of PSN games as well. Id consider demon souls but its going on sale next week at EB so ill hold off, same with MW as its going greatest hits.

Wish i could find out waht all games are going greatest hits.

Im betting COD MW, WaW, Demon Souls and uncharted 2

[Haz]

THis is the list off the top of my head for the things i have beaten.

Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Resistance
Resistance 2
DeadSpace
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty WaW
MW2
Killzone 2
Borderlands
Bioshock
Bioshock 2
Ratchet and Clank
Ratchet and Clank CiT
Infamous
LBP
Kane and Lynch 1 and 2
Transformers

There are more and lots of PSN games as well. Id consider demon souls but its going on sale next week at EB so ill hold off, same with MW as its going greatest hits.

Wish i could find out waht all games are going greatest hits.

Im betting COD MW, WaW, Demon Souls and uncharted 2What about Batman and maybe the Rainbow Six / Ghost Recon games?

[Super strokey]

What about Batman and maybe the Rainbow Six / Ghost Recon games?

Dont like the rainbow six games, got through the first and pretyt much hated it.

Havnt played batman though, definately adding that to my short list of ones to pick up. Good idea.

Right now im considering
Prototype
Batman

[markj]

batman is a must play...i liked prototype but i would rent this one 1st...

[ReverseFate]

THis is the list off the top of my head for the things i have beaten.

Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Resistance
Resistance 2
DeadSpace
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty WaW
MW2
Killzone 2
Borderlands
Bioshock
Bioshock 2
Ratchet and Clank
Ratchet and Clank CiT
Infamous
LBP
Kane and Lynch 1 and 2
Transformers

There are more and lots of PSN games as well. Id consider demon souls but its going on sale next week at EB so ill hold off, same with MW as its going greatest hits.

Wish i could find out waht all games are going greatest hits.

Im betting COD MW, WaW, Demon Souls and uncharted 2

Give Valkyria Chronicles a try, it's definitely the most under-appreciated of the PS3 exclusives.

[Haz]

Dont like the rainbow six games, got through the first and pretyt much hated it.

Havnt played batman though, definately adding that to my short list of ones to pick up. Good idea.

Right now im considering
Prototype
BatmanHow about these?

Metal Gear Solid 4
God of War Trilogy
Resident Evil 5
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Just Cause 2
Darksiders

[Super strokey]

How about these?

Metal Gear Solid 4
God of War Trilogy
Resident Evil 5
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Just Cause 2
Darksiders

Dont like MGS
I actually own the GOW trillogy and its just lent to a friend
RE5 wasnt for me
Played red Faction, its not for me
Just Cause 2 seems ok
Darksiders was good but i just never beat it.

[Barack.H.Obama]

found this funny

http://i55.tinypic.com/aome77.png

[ReverseFate]

found this funny

http://i55.tinypic.com/aome77.png

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8238/32v6n.gif

[belowzeros]

lol @ that animated gif

[Super strokey]

Just a fyi, a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD remake combo is in the new famitsu. This game has been expected for a long time, well its coming. I personally cant wait!

[lemailme]

Just a fyi, a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD remake combo is in the new famitsu. This game has been expected for a long time, well its coming. I personally cant wait!

ive always wanted to play those two.

would love if this came out sooner.

[crimsona]

Played with PS Move at work when Sony came to demo, impressions vs my Wii with Wii Sports Resort (WSR) & Motionplus (M+) at home:

The PS Move can track rotations well, so the angle you hold the controller matters, rather than the angle of the follow through as in M+
Rather than the auto-run of the Miis in ping pong, the Move controller tracks horizontal left/right quite a lot more (so you can stick your hand out and it’ll judge distance to hit far shots) – can’t really use WSR ping pong playstyle

Sword fight has a shield block, tracks stabs much better than M+, the extra face buttons allow you to sidestep left/right too like Soul Caliber. The pace feels really slow though, as everything pretty much has to be big slashes… also when you get enough bar, you get the speed slash event where it’s like you chop watermelons in WSR in certain directions for a combo

The buttons on the Move controller other than the main trigger and the rear trigger (A/B on Wiimote)… are really too small, but better placed than the 1+2 on the wiimote

[Sheky]

Just a fyi, a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD remake combo is in the new famitsu. This game has been expected for a long time, well its coming. I personally cant wait!

Very excited about that. I missed both games initially because it was a hectic period for me in school.

New teaser from TGS up.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-10-ico-shadow/704597

[ATLien69]

I tried the demo set up at BB and walked away terribly unimpressed... maybe it's just the pack in game, but it was sad...and the marketing guy was so hype about it... lol He also convinced me to buy it right now, because like the original launch of the Wii, it will sell out and be very hard to find for months!... hmmmm.... riiigghhttt.....


Played with PS Move at work when Sony came to demo, impressions vs my Wii with Wii Sports Resort (WSR) & Motionplus (M+) at home:

The PS Move can track rotations well, so the angle you hold the controller matters, rather than the angle of the follow through as in M+
Rather than the auto-run of the Miis in ping pong, the Move controller tracks horizontal left/right quite a lot more (so you can stick your hand out and it’ll judge distance to hit far shots) – can’t really use WSR ping pong playstyle

Sword fight has a shield block, tracks stabs much better than M+, the extra face buttons allow you to sidestep left/right too like Soul Caliber. The pace feels really slow though, as everything pretty much has to be big slashes… also when you get enough bar, you get the speed slash event where it’s like you chop watermelons in WSR in certain directions for a combo

The buttons on the Move controller other than the main trigger and the rear trigger (A/B on Wiimote)… are really too small, but better placed than the 1+2 on the wiimote

[Haz]

I tried the demo set up at BB and walked away terribly unimpressed... maybe it's just the pack in game, but it was sad...and the marketing guy was so hype about it... lol He also convinced me to buy it right now, because like the original launch of the Wii, it will sell out and be very hard to find for months!... hmmmm.... riiigghhttt.....That's his job. If I was Sony, I wouldn't hire him unless he could at least act hyped about it.

[appleb]

I picked up a 160GB PS3 today from SDM (20x points) and I noticed the factory seal is just a crappy piece of scotch tape. Is it supposed to be like that? My 320GB ps3 had that circular seal so I'm wondering if the 160GB I got was an opened box or something.

[Sheky]

I picked up a 160GB PS3 today from SDM (20x points) and I noticed the factory seal is just a crappy piece of scotch tape. Is it supposed to be like that? My 320GB ps3 had that circular seal so I'm wondering if the 160GB I got was an opened box or something.

Ditto.

Although I did notice that there was a printed 90 degree corner on the top flap which the tape was lined up with. Maybe they've switched from circular tape to regular tape? Anyone else seen 160GBs that don't have regular tape as the seal?

[Canadianpsycho]

Anyone know where I can get a dirt cheap decent BT headset? I don't need it for the car, just the PS3

[Ssseth]

Anyone know where I can get a dirt cheap decent BT headset? I don't need it for the car, just the PS3

If you don't mind waiting ~2-3 weeks for shipping DX has some dirt cheap ones for around $8 shipped.

(there are quite a few options if you do a search, this is just one example)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27347

[DiploDocus]

If you don't mind waiting ~2-3 weeks for shipping DX has some dirt cheap ones for around $8 shipped.

(there are quite a few options if you do a search, this is just one example)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27347

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dvjR1OTKao/S_kl2Q8FFHI/AAAAAAAAAmA/V8S0Dqe0DXI/s1600/tumor_dees.jpg

[Fantaz]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dvjR1OTKao/S_kl2Q8FFHI/AAAAAAAAAmA/V8S0Dqe0DXI/s1600/tumor_dees.jpg

Thank you cancer!

[sfu_lifer]

Ditto.

Although I did notice that there was a printed 90 degree corner on the top flap which the tape was lined up with. Maybe they've switched from circular tape to regular tape? Anyone else seen 160GBs that don't have regular tape as the seal?

I just got a Move bundle and it was also regular scotch tape.

[hp..]

Is Valkyria Chronicles impossible to find in stores these days? FS, BB and EB don't list it on their websites anymore but I haven't actually checked in-store anywhere...

[Ssseth]

Is Valkyria Chronicles impossible to find in stores these days? FS, BB and EB don't list it on their websites anymore but I haven't actually checked in-store anywhere...
It's a bit harder but not super rare. I just sold a copy for $30 on Kijiji so try there or eBay perhaps.

[FlyingSoLow]

Is Valkyria Chronicles impossible to find in stores these days? FS, BB and EB don't list it on their websites anymore but I haven't actually checked in-store anywhere...

Not impossible, saw a few copies at a new Gamestop near my house.

[ricepalette]

Looking for my first taste with a ps3.. Looking for just the console (160 GB), is the going rate all mostly $299? Just wondering, so I don't have to scour all the different electronic stores..

Right now the best deal I can find is at Best Buy, where they give you Assassins Creed 2

[FlyingSoLow]

...Right now the best deal I can find is at Best Buy, where they give you Assassins Creed 2

I don't know what the best deal is out there, but what BB is offering shouldn't be considered a deal. :|

[Setz]

Looking for my first taste with a ps3.. Looking for just the console (160 GB), is the going rate all mostly $299? Just wondering, so I don't have to scour all the different electronic stores..

Right now the best deal I can find is at Best Buy, where they give you Assassins Creed 2

Ass Creed 2 is like 20$. :|

[ricepalette]

I don't know what the best deal is out there, but what BB is offering shouldn't be considered a deal. :|

From my brief research, it's either get a free game with the $299 ps3, or just the console itself (at the same price) ?

edit: maybe it's not a "deal" in the true sense.. Maybe I should have said "The best offer I found is..."

[FlyingSoLow]

From my brief research, it's either get a free game with the $299 ps3, or just the console itself (at the same price) ?

edit: maybe it's not a "deal" in the true sense.. Maybe I should have said "The best offer I found is..."

You might be better off reading the last couple posts/pages of this thread (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/playstation-3-console-bundles-deals-828325/). ie: Staples coupons, etc

If it was me, I'd spend time finding $8+ games for trade-in at EB.

[ricepalette]

You might be better off reading the last couple posts/pages of this thread (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/playstation-3-console-bundles-deals-828325/). ie: Staples coupons, etc

If it was me, I'd spend time finding $8+ games for trade-in at EB.

cool, thanks for the link, appreciate it! :)

[Roconne]

If you have PSN+, hurry up and download the KZ3 theme if you want in the upcoming beta. First 5000 people will be in. I'm sure if you download now, you will still be within the 5000.

[Super strokey]

If you have PSN+, hurry up and download the KZ3 theme if you want in the upcoming beta. First 5000 people will be in. I'm sure if you download now, you will still be within the 5000.

i got it, hopefully i get in. Costume quest is there and that game looks amazingly fun. Might get it

[Roconne]

i got it, hopefully i get in. Costume quest is there and that game looks amazingly fun. Might get itDid you get an email yet? Apparently they have already started going out. I haven't received my code yet though.

e- Servers are up. So if you have a code already, you can play.
Here is a video someone just posted of the public beta from tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUb7Jv4SoLE

[Super strokey]

Did you get an email yet? Apparently they have already started going out. I haven't received my code yet though.

e- Servers are up. So if you have a code already, you can play.
Here is a video someone just posted of the public beta from tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUb7Jv4SoLE

No code yet, when you dl the theme it says the 25th or what ever so ill wait till then. I hope i get in but in the end its no biggie as i already know im going to get the game considering how much i loved the first... err second

[KangFu]

Thank you cancer!


http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:8k_9woJeRmfKtM:http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd114/sashojd/tin_foil_hat.gif&t=1

[Super strokey]

Here is a video someone just posted of the public beta from tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUb7Jv4SoLE

Hmm interesting, unlock points? Wonder what thats for.

[Roconne]

No code yet, when you dl the theme it says the 25th or what ever so ill wait till then. I hope i get in but in the end its no biggie as i already know im going to get the game considering how much i loved the first... err secondI downloaded it within 10 minutes of going up. It seems that the people who got codes, was completely random. I too am hoping that by the 25th, everyone that should have one, has one.

[Super strokey]

I downloaded it within 10 minutes of going up. It seems that the people who got codes, was completely random. I too am hoping that by the 25th, everyone that should have one, has one.

Pretty sweet, i want to get in. I was in the original beta and it was interesting helping to clean up bugs.

[Super strokey]

PS3 move sells 1 million in NA

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ps3s-move-has-sold-1-million-units-in-north-america/

seriously is there that many PS3 gamers that want move? Its not for me until something decent comes to it... dead spave extraction might be that but i dotn know...

[game_fanatic]

PS3 move sells 1 million in NA

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ps3s-move-has-sold-1-million-units-in-north-america/

seriously is there that many PS3 gamers that want move? Its not for me until something decent comes to it... dead spave extraction might be that but i dotn know...

From reports I've read there's discrepancy between 'ship' and 'sold'. IGN and Joystiq are saying it's 1 million 'shipped,' with your link saying 'sold.'

[DiploDocus]

cheap solution for people who already own a microphone or headphone on PC that want it to work for PS3

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22475
http://www.focalprice.com/CD023L/USB_3D_Sound_Card_Blue.html
search ebay for usb 5.1

Ordered mine from ebay, total was less than $1.50 shipped and it works on 3.50 PS3

also the xbox 360 controller adapter still works with 3.50 firmware on PS3

http://img.focalprice.com/lpic/200901/CD023L-1.JPG

[GraphixDee]

Not sure if this is old news.

Introducing PlayStation Rewards – A New Way to Earn Exclusive Status and Recognition (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/10/27/introducing-playstation-rewards-a-new-way-to-earn-exclusive-status-and-recognition/)