PS3 [Archive] - Page 2 - Gotwoot Forums

David75

Wed, 04-29-2009, 12:48 AM

By my standards, the PS3 is noisy, at least the 2 or 3 ones I've heard.
Once you use it with playTV, or game, for some time, the fan(s) will eventually start getting louder.
Since I plan to use it as a media station that records TV at night, I'd rather have it to be dead silent, because I can hear my watch tick in another room at night... That's how I am

To me the ideal would be passive cooling PS3 with SSD drive and PlayTV that actually records HD DVB-T, but that's a bit too demanding it seems.

Nadouku

Wed, 04-29-2009, 01:18 AM

My PlayStation 3 barely makes any sound, even when playing games for extended periods of time. It really drowns out when you're playing games or watching movies on it.

Buffalobiian

Wed, 04-29-2009, 03:48 AM

I hear mine whenever I turn it on, I think. Haven't touched it for a while though, so I might just check it out this weekend. A vacuum clean is needed too, I think.

darkshadow

Wed, 04-29-2009, 05:09 AM

David75

Wed, 04-29-2009, 05:17 AM

You guys must live in incredibly dusty rooms or something, ps3 is a dust collecter and if you don't clean it ( or have a dust sucking pc like me ;P), its going to run hotter.
Because the ps3 should be very very silent, even my ps2 makes more noise.... and it doesn't even have a fan!

And david wow you can hear your watch in another room =O, that's super human hearing right there.

At night yes, the ones that actually have needles of course :D

And my remarks are for a specific use: recording TV at night, when I try to sleep.

In that case, the most humble fan will be noticed, any harddrive with platters, some transformers when they're not good quality.

Of course when you play games sound turned on, you should'nt hear your PS3 unless there's a problem

darkshadow

Thu, 06-25-2009, 10:58 PM

There's also a new Gundam game coming for PS3 called Kidou Senki Gundam Senki.

The game will feature cooperative and network options, a brand new original story and scenario mode and more. The scenario mode will feature the exact same characters revealed in Gundam Ace as well as the RX-78-7. Of course, the game will feature HD animation with a hybrid of 3D models and 2D character animation.

Update on the gundam game.
http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2009/06/ps3-mobile-suit-gundam-battle-records_25.html

Seems it will be pretty fun if not deep, but it ultimately boils down to the gameplay, hope to see some footage of it soon.
more screens here (http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/173/173615/)

Buffalobiian

Fri, 06-26-2009, 12:55 AM

Is there an English version planned?

Stitch

Fri, 06-26-2009, 08:20 AM

Yeah, when I first got my PS3, I immediately noticed how much dust it had gathered on its surface during a single three-hour play through. I thought it was just a one time thing and forgot about it, but more and more dust began to accumulate on the surface as time went on... until I started to wipe it clean after every use. Since then, I've been keeping it covered with a small hand towel when not in use. I still wipe off the ports and vents every weekend too.

I do, however, live in a very dusty environment, and my entertainment center is right next an open window, so take that for whatever relevance you will.

Marik

Fri, 06-26-2009, 02:54 PM

Ninja Gaiden Sigma II Demo Planned for PSN

A Ninja Gaiden Sigma II demo will be released on the PlayStation Network in September, Tecmo and Team Ninja have confirmed.

Speaking at a London press event - which is going on right now - the developer reiterated that the PS3 version of Ninja Gaiden II will see full release this autumn.

A more detailed release announcement will be made in "late July", it said.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=218354

Hopefully it lets you try out the new girls they added.

Marik

Wed, 07-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Castle Crashers (one of the best Xbox Live Arcade games) is coming to PS3.

http://comic-con.gamespot.com/story/6213855/castle-crashers-first-look

I'll finally be able to play it with my buddy Naozumi Sudo, since he doesn't want to pay for Xbox Live Gold. Can't wait for this along with Fat Princess.

Marik

Tue, 08-18-2009, 12:26 PM

PS3 Slim is really coming.

Sony's GamesCon is going on right now in Germany and now its official.

1:31 crecente: Kaz hirai taking to the stage for something big
1:33 crecente: Kaz says the ps3 is getting a new model. That's right the slim
1:34 crecente: Available in stores from the first week of September
1:35 crecente: Same features and function. 120 gb drive 33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter
1:35 crecente: It will be 299
1:35 crecente: That's $299, 299 euros, 29980 yen
1:36 crecente: That will be the price for the current ps3 starting now.
1:37 crecente: Release date for slim will vary by region but available everywhere by sept 1 l
1:39 crecente: Shows over

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim1.jpg http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim2.jpghttp://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim3.jpghttp://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim4.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim5.jpghttp://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim6.jpghttp://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim7.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3slim8.jpg

PS3 with 120gb HDD for $299.99, which is $100 cheaper than the Xbox 360 Elite 120gb and the same price as the Xbox 360 Pro 60gb.

To sum it up.

PS3 Slim
Available first week in September
120GB Hard drive
Same features and function as current models
33 percent smaller
36 percent lighter
$299, 299 euros, 29980 yen
Price drop for all current PS3 starting right now.

Press Release (http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=%204842&NewsAreaID=2)

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Edit again:

PS3 Firmware 3.0 coming, Adds New XMB, Dynamic Themes, Avatars

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/18/playstation-3-firmware-v3-00-update/

even shows a video of the new firmware

David75

Tue, 08-18-2009, 12:46 PM

since when 1$=1€ bastards...

other than that, I will patiently wait for:
PS3 slim tests
PlayTV update to be able to record DVB-T HD
Hope that it works with more file format someday... for mediaplayer experience.
wait for serious noise testing...

and in parallel, I'm having an eye on Ion solutions... some are already interresting to, but I'm eagerly waiting for a test with 7 inside... ideally 7lite.

RyougaZell

Tue, 08-18-2009, 01:02 PM

No BC?

They seriously need a good BC software update or something

Marik

Tue, 08-18-2009, 01:37 PM

No BC?

They seriously need a good BC software update or something
Nope no BC, it's the same as the current PS3, only smaller.

I like the look of the new firmware, can't wait to download it.

Animeniax

Tue, 08-18-2009, 01:55 PM

Idealistic

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:13 PM

They said that the 80 GB PS3s will be dropped down to $299 starting tomorrow. So if you don't want a slim because you don't like the look, or just can't wait, you can buy the original.

Comparison pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3833615213_2c582aab60.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3834410088_48a94f1b44.jpg

Marik

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:14 PM

They said that the 80 GB PS3s will be dropped down to $299 starting tomorrow.
The price drop is going right now, actually. I'd just wait for the Slim, 120gb > 80gb.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3cut.jpg

RyougaZell

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:18 PM

I happy with my PS3 Phat, thank you.
I just hope for a future BC software update, since they've hinted at a PS2 store at the PSN.

Paulyboy

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Hmm I liked the whole big planet moving in the theme section. Also the new playstation store. Oh yeah quick story....... I had the YLOD (yellow light of death) due to overheating issues. Thank God I didn't have to wait a month because Sams Club just replaces it.

LaZie

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:55 PM

The new PS3 slim looks unattractive compared to its glossy looking big phat sibling. If they added PS2 BC in the slim, I might've sold my phat and gotten a slim.

Animeniax

Tue, 08-18-2009, 02:58 PM

itadakimasu

Tue, 08-18-2009, 03:03 PM

I'd definitely buy one if I hadn't jumped on the 80gb MGS4 edition last year for $499+tax.

samsonlonghair

Tue, 08-18-2009, 03:23 PM

I really thought the slim was all a myth; now I know better. I hope Sony will make another PS3 that can play PS2 games. That 60G PS3 was the best one they ever released.

Idealistic

Tue, 08-18-2009, 04:21 PM

Wow, the slim is a lot sleeker and smaller. I wonder if overheating will be an even bigger problem than with the original?

Really? I never knew that was a problem with the PS3. I probably don't play on it long enough or something.

darkshadow

Tue, 08-18-2009, 04:40 PM

Really? I never knew that was a problem with the PS3. I probably don't play on it long enough or something.

There isn't.

Also Europeans aren't getting "screwed" over, that's just the economic value of things, everything is more expensive. If you make 1000$ a month for some job, there is a very good chance someone in europe will get 1000€ for the same job, perhaps a tad less ( I know it's like that for doctors).

Marik

Tue, 08-18-2009, 05:25 PM

PS3 Slim Unboxing

http://www.engadget.com/photos/playstation-3-slim-unboxing-and-hands-on/

Edit: There's a video of the Unboxing now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOS_0Ulv7M&fmt=22

Psyke

Tue, 08-18-2009, 08:29 PM

I'm just a little sad that my PS3 became a PS3 Fat. :(

Buffalobiian

Tue, 08-18-2009, 09:59 PM

I don't really care is my PS3 if fat or not, I just hope that this has the following flow-on effect:

Smaller PS3 -> lower production cost -> lower retail price -> more buyers -> more players -> bigger PS3 market -> more and better games from developers.

darkshadow

Tue, 08-18-2009, 10:05 PM

I'd still rather have my beautiful black beast, instead of that slim thing.

Buffalobiian

Tue, 08-18-2009, 10:12 PM

I'd still rather have my beautiful black beast, instead of that slim thing.

I actually like both versions, but what I think makes like like my big version a bit more is the finish.

They went for a lighter, matte black finish, and I prefer my shiny, deep black version. Same with the silver bits. So while slim, the new PS3 doesn't look quite as classy.

Penner

Tue, 08-18-2009, 10:16 PM

That just made me think of Baby Got Back O.o

animus

Tue, 08-18-2009, 10:32 PM

I like my fat boy better. He just shines. He's my only console that I actually wipe down so it actually looks pretty, cause he shines so much.

TheBladeChild

Wed, 08-19-2009, 02:36 AM

Ryllharu

Wed, 08-19-2009, 03:44 AM

I'm just a little sad that my PS3 became a PS3 Fat. :(
I loved my DS Fat the moment the Lite was announced, and lovingly refer to it that way.

Personally, the new price point is a lot more tempting than the slim and redeisgned profile.

Raven

Wed, 08-19-2009, 07:26 AM

I always said I'd buy a PS3 when the slim was released; time to put my money where my mouth is. Looking forward to playing the games I've never been able to get on 360.

LaZie

Wed, 08-19-2009, 08:49 AM

Welcome to the club Raven :)

Stitch

Wed, 08-19-2009, 12:23 PM

I don't want you cheap ass bastards to be able to play all the games I've been playing for years when I bought an uber 60gb for $500.

I hope you all get ten more red rings and E74s playing Gaylo and Tears of War.

The PS3 community only accepts royalty and loyalty.

UChessmaster

Wed, 08-19-2009, 02:53 PM

Nice, with this price drop i`ll be able to get the slim one soon and play Metal Gear Solid 4 :D

don't want you cheap ass bastards to be able to play all the games I've been playing for years when I bought an uber 60gb for $500.

I hope you all get ten more red rings and E74s playing Gaylo and Tears of War.

The PS3 community only accepts royalty and loyalty.

Are you a fucking retard? how does a price drop on something piss you off, pretty mucch every console gets a price drop, deal with it, seriously man, all your post are shit, anyway.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2703/26315.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/26315.jpg/)

Go back to gamefaqs.com

Marik

Sun, 08-23-2009, 02:31 AM

LittleBIgPlanet Beta Sign Up

Media Molecule is now taking sign-ups to test the water they plan to bring into LittleBigPlanet.

Here's the announcement:
Water is coming to LittleBigPlanet as part of an exciting new kit!
It's not just a saying you know - We really do need to test the water to make sure the new features all work as planned, and we need your help to do it! How would you like to dive on in to the crystal clear waters and enjoy some splish-splashing about before everyone else? Get out your rubber rings people, this is gonna be one hell of a pool party!
If you're interested, you just need to be 18, have a PSN ID, and promise not to ever never never ever never share what you see with those who write about video games. Have fun!

Sign up here --> http://beta.mediamolecule.com/

Marik

Wed, 08-26-2009, 07:39 AM

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation-3-Slim/1121/1#top

PS3 Slim Teardown.

David75

Wed, 08-26-2009, 10:06 AM

Seems like they've been uber cautious with the cooling.
Let's hope it is because they aimed for ultra quietness, rather than because they had too much to dissipate and had no other choice.

bagandscalpel

Wed, 08-26-2009, 12:45 PM

I'm just a little sad that my PS3 became a PS3 Fat. :(

I loved my DS Fat the moment the Lite was announced, and lovingly refer to it that way.

Gentlemen, gentlemen!

The proper term is "Phat," and now, you, too, can go about flaunting the shapely superiority of your console's first generation design.

KrayZ33

Wed, 08-26-2009, 02:03 PM

I don't like the PS3 Slim, because you can't play PS2 games on it.
I'd only buy it for MGS or FF but if I remember correctly, the new FF is coming out for the Xbox too.

David75

Wed, 08-26-2009, 02:35 PM

I don't like the PS3 Slim, because you can't play PS2 games on it.
I'd only buy it for MGS or FF but if I remember correctly, the new FF is coming out for the Xbox too.
PS2 compatibility has disapeared some time ago.
It is thougt it could come back with next firmware update, but nothing is sure of course.

Marik

Thu, 08-27-2009, 04:23 AM

The console war between Sony and Microsoft is heating up even more. :)

Microsoft's priciest version of the Xbox 360 is getting a $100 price drop this Friday and it's top selling model of the console is being phased out.

The 120GB Xbox 360 Elite will sell for $299.99, while the popular 60GB Xbox 360 Pro will be cut to $249.99. Despite being Microsoft's current top selling model, production of the the Xbox 360 Pro has already stopped, Aaron Greenberg, director of product management for xbox 360, said.

"With the Pro console we are dropping the price down $50 to $249 while supplies last," he said. "Moving forward we will have two (models), the $199 Arcade and the Elite console for $299."

Microsoft's price drop comes a week after Sony announced that their priciest version of the Playstation 3 was getting a $100 price drop and the company unveiled a sleeker version of their console, dubbed the PS3 Slim, which would sell for $299. Sony's new prices hit over the next week.

Greenberg calls the timing of Microsoft's price drop news a coincidence, denying that it was in response to Sony's price drop.

http://kotaku.com/5346532/microsoft-confirms-xbox-360-price-drop-denies-slim-360-rumors#c15019778

As a consumer, I'm excited by this. I'd love to see both companies drop the prices even more.

darkshadow

Thu, 08-27-2009, 07:07 AM

Those prices have already been in effect for awhile here, pro is like 220 euro.

animus

Thu, 08-27-2009, 05:45 PM

So yeah now that my PC's motherboard is dead. I'm just really damn glad I have a PS3. I can browse the internet, watch videos, etc. What can't this thing do. I'm one of those people whose life is miserable without a computer. And of course this was typed on my PS3. Only problem is that typing anything of substance takes forever since I don't have a PS3 compatible keyboard (will regular USB keyboards work?).

LaZie

Thu, 08-27-2009, 05:48 PM

They should work. Just plug it in the USB port and it'll connect in less than 30 seconds. Atleast my USB keyboard did that.

animus

Thu, 08-27-2009, 05:55 PM

I should probably get a USB keyboard first!

Buffalobiian

Thu, 08-27-2009, 05:57 PM

So yeah now that my PC's motherboard is dead. I'm just really damn glad I have a PS3. I can browse the internet, watch videos, etc. What can't this thing do.

Play mkv files, unfortunately. The majority of anime I download now is in that format.

BTW, can the PS3 torrent? I know it has P2P already for PS3 stuff.

animus

Thu, 08-27-2009, 06:02 PM

Haha I doubt it. They'd probably hand you over to the authorities for pirating from your PSN data (assuming it's real). I also have never tried direct downloading before, but does that even work?

Idealistic

Fri, 08-28-2009, 12:53 PM

Well if you install Linux on the PS3, you probably could torrent and all that stuff.

David75

Fri, 08-28-2009, 01:09 PM

Well if you install Linux on the PS3, you probably could torrent and all that stuff.
I search that too, seems like you do not have direct access to the hardware, rather your linux distro is virtualized.
Results?
No access to cell's full power, and no access to RSX either.
So you end-up with a slow processing unit, not muc ram and no GPU.
In one word:
Useless.

I don't know wether there are hacks and mods for the PS3 firmware and the added value of such mods.

samsonlonghair

Sat, 08-29-2009, 11:17 AM

Ars Technica interviewed John Koller, Sony's director of hardware marketing. He says sternly that there won't be any more PS2 compatibility ever.
linky link (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/08/sony-answers-our-questions-about-the-new-playstation-3.ars)

"It's not coming back, so let me put that on the table," Koller says with an air of finality. But it's all people ever talk about!..."That won't be returning," he repeats.

animus

Sat, 08-29-2009, 06:16 PM

Wait the slims don't even have software emulation?

Marik

Sat, 08-29-2009, 06:23 PM

PS3 Slim is only backwards compatible with original Playstation (PS One) games and they took out the install other OS function.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3chart.jpg

darkshadow

Sun, 08-30-2009, 06:29 AM

I strongly believe that he is refering to HW ps2 emulation. SW emulation is still a possibility and wouldn't cost them anything, heck they could even charge you a one time fee for it.

I still believe SW emulation is coming, eventually.

Shadow Skill

Sun, 08-30-2009, 06:50 AM

I have the 80GB that came with Motorstorm. I've never tried to play a PS2 game and I am too lazy to hook it up and see if it does. That chart says "Software" does that mean it will play PS2 DVDs?

When it says "Yes" for Psone, does that mean it will play PSOne games?

Marik

Sun, 08-30-2009, 07:03 AM

Yes, by software, it means that particular PS3 model supports PS2 Backwards Compatibility via software emulation as opposed to the hardware emulation that the original 60gb and 20gb had. Not all PS2 games will work, though, a majority should.

All PS3s play PS One games.

Shadow Skill

Sun, 08-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Nice :) Thanks for the info. :)

I hardly have any PS2 games anyway, I have like 20 RPG for PSone though, all I care about. :)

Psyke

Sun, 08-30-2009, 08:03 AM

My PS3 is not backward compatible with PS2, and I read that it's not likely that later versions be updated to software emulation because the PS3 does not have the power to
emulate both the PS2's CPU and GPU in software. I've never tested my PS3 with my PS1 discs though, partly because I'd think it'd look awful on HD screens.

darkshadow

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:02 AM

The PS3 has more theoretical performance power then an xbox360, yet the 360 can emulate a pretty large library of xbox games just fine, and we all know the xbox is far more powerful then a PS2.
So what you read seems like a highly implausible reason Psyke, furthermore a patent was discovered on emulation:

it’s basically a patent for a method that would allow the PS3’s Cell chip to translate code from the PS2’s Emotion Engine. Not half-assed software emulation (which in previous PS3 models couldn’t run some games), full, total replication of the functionality of the Emotion Engine.

source (http://kotaku.com/5304117/sony-patents-method-to-emulate-ps2-on-ps3)

So yeah, I strongly believe the "no bc support" statement was just about HW bc.

Psyke

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:10 AM

I'd be delighted if they do release a firmware capable of PS2 emulation, but I'm not keeping my hopes high. It would be nice to play some of the older games, but I'm sure the new titles would keep me busy anyway :p

Buffalobiian

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:39 AM

I never bought a PS2, but I'd be delighted too if they announced software emulation. Sony would earn money from me by doing that, I can tell you.

animus

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:39 AM

Buffalobiian

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:43 AM

Thankfully I have the 80gb MGS4 bundle, which has software emulation. Though, the only PS2 game I've actually tried is FFX.

Anyways, does the 360 emulate well? Last time I tried, I tried playing KOTOR 1 and 2, and it ran miserably laggy.

You don't know how pissed off I am right now. I bought the MGS4 bundle too, meaning I got my PS3 around the same time you did, assuming you got it at launch.

But no, they don't sell 80GB PS3s here, only 40 FK*ing GB with no backward compatibility.

:mad:

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okay,

/end bitch

Psyke

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:57 AM

It's pretty easy and straightforward to change the harddisk, at least.

animus

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:59 AM

RyougaZell

Sun, 08-30-2009, 10:00 AM

Thankfully I have the 80gb MGS4 bundle, which has software emulation. Though, the only PS2 game I've actually tried is FFX.

Anyways, does the 360 emulate well? Last time I tried, I tried playing KOTOR 1 and 2, and it ran miserably laggy.

Yeah. I got that one too. And I've never even touched MGS4 =P

So far I've played this PS2 games fully on my PS3

SMT: Persona 4
SMT: Nocturne
SMT: Devil Summoner

and I'm on my way to finish this others...

SMT: Devil Summoner 2
SMT: Digital Devil Saga

So far the only PS2 game I have on my library (42 games) that doesn't run is Ar Tonelico 2.

So yeah... Im happy with my software emulation PS3.

animus

Sun, 08-30-2009, 10:04 AM

Theres problems playing the game or does it just refuse to boot up completely?

RyougaZell

Sun, 08-30-2009, 10:38 AM

It refuses to boot.
Heck... I heard the game even has problems running on a PS2. On the final boss, the game freezes on the 3rd round if you haven't kill him by then.

I still want to play it though... so I'll have to dust off my PS2 one of this days.

darkshadow

Sun, 08-30-2009, 07:51 PM

=( They did that? Did it atleast come with Dual Shock 3?

Oh yeah, and I forgot that I played Persona 4 on my PS3, and the only problem that the location boxes in the lower left hand corner were blank.

It's called the PAL bundle
40gb ps3, no bc, sixaxis. Yeah sony really loves the PAL region.

animus

Sun, 08-30-2009, 08:49 PM

Which is ironic since supposedly Europeans constitute the largest amount of PS3 owners.

Archangel

Sun, 08-30-2009, 09:19 PM

FYI, it seems that the slim and the GO will come with 6.00 firmware that has been inspected to insane levels as to eliminate all possible exploits

So to you guys that still have hope on dark alex, i wouldn't update just yet

animus

Sun, 08-30-2009, 11:29 PM

My PSP is still running 5.00 m33. The last game I tried to play was Tales of VS, and the cfw didn't cut it.

darkshadow

Mon, 08-31-2009, 06:01 AM

Archangel

Mon, 08-31-2009, 06:37 AM

My PSP is still running 5.00 m33. The last game I tried to play was Tales of VS, and the cfw didn't cut it.

Dissidia just came out and it does work

If you ever run into problems you might want to abandon m33 for another CW

Marik

Mon, 08-31-2009, 01:10 PM

God of War I and II Coming to PS3 with Smoother Gameplay and Trophies

Reworked versions of God of War and God of War II, featuring smoother graphics running at a faster frame rate, hit stores this holiday on a single Blu-ray disc, Sony Computer Entertainment announced this morning.

God of War Collection will feature both Playstation 2 games running at 1280 by 720 resolution and 60 frames a second. The collection, which will cost $40, will also include trophy support for the games.

http://kotaku.com/5349447/god-of-war-collection-smooths-gameplay-adds-trophies

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Both games for 40 bucks, I'm there.

darkshadow

Mon, 08-31-2009, 02:24 PM

That's great, will be getting it as well.

itadakimasu

Mon, 08-31-2009, 03:25 PM

that's pretty sweet. God of War 2 is the only ps2 game i've put into my MGS4 ps3 and it runs it 1024x768(i think) instead of full screen so it's kinda weird on my 50'' tv.

gamestop has god of war 3 set for 4/1/2010 pre order

Marik

Mon, 08-31-2009, 10:40 PM

Some deals.

Dell Home has a coupon that's good for 15% Off Great Electronics and Accessories, this works on PS3's as well.

$300 120gb Slim becomes $254 and the $400 160gb Uncharted bundle becomes $340.

6FWJ247J1P44CK for 15% off Electronics & Accessories. Coupon code is good until Oct. 31st @ http://www.dell.com/home

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Best Buy has a sale going where you buy 1 Xbox 360 game for $79.99 or less and get 2nd 360 game of equal or lesser value for 50% off. You also get free shipping on both games.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat190600050005

I brought this up, because Best Buy will be doing the same sale for PS3 games starting Sept. 6th. Sale pic - http://home.comcast.net/~supergotenks/ps3sale.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/ps3sale.jpg)

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Firmware 3.0 is now live as well. I'm updating right now.

animus

Tue, 09-01-2009, 04:08 PM

Couple nice functions but I seem to have lost the controller battery bar.

Marik

Tue, 09-01-2009, 04:55 PM

Couple nice functions but I seem to have lost the controller battery bar.
Battery Indicator comes up on the left of the ticker, when you press the Playstation button on the controller.

animus

Tue, 09-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Oh ok, it lasts like half a second.

Marik

Thu, 09-03-2009, 03:01 AM

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/gow.jpg

Looks like the Slim's logo is going to become the norm.

Psyke

Thu, 09-03-2009, 03:14 AM

I got the free Afrika dynamic theme from the Japanese PSN, but I'm hoping that they will come up with more free themes rather than charge for everything little thing.

TheBladeChild

Thu, 09-03-2009, 04:12 AM

Some deals.

Dell Home has a coupon that's good for 15% Off Great Electronics and Accessories, this works on PS3's as well.

$300 120gb Slim becomes $254 and the $400 160gb Uncharted bundle becomes $340.

6FWJ247J1P44CK for 15% off Electronics & Accessories. Coupon code is good until Oct. 31st @ http://www.dell.com/home

Tried to use this code, but apperently doesnt apply to gaming consoles. I looked up the code and it gave me this:

"15% Off Great Electronics and Accessories Categories Excluded: Power, Batteries, Monitors, Dell docking stations, Cameras, Camcorders, Samsung TV's, Storage
Expires 10/31/2009 - 11:59 PM CDT."

Marik

Thu, 09-03-2009, 04:18 AM

Hrmm, it worked when I first posted it, because I had it in my cart for $254. A lot of people must have used it since it was on slickdeals and Dell decided to change it. There was even a story on joystiq.

http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/dell-coupon-slims-down-prices-on-new-console-skus/

TheBladeChild

Thu, 09-03-2009, 04:23 AM

Damn slickdeals coupon's on that site get used up so fast.

rockmanj

Fri, 09-04-2009, 10:27 AM

I got the free Afrika dynamic theme from the Japanese PSN, but I'm hoping that they will come up with more free themes rather than charge for everything little thing.

I picked it up too; although its hard to see the words on the XMB now. Its still a bright and welcome change from the MGS4 theme i had.

RyougaZell

Fri, 09-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Ah. That Afrika theme was kinda cool. But I did disable it after 2 minutes. Like rockmanj said... you can't read anything with it.

Is it me, or does the damn icons look bigger now?

And I hate the psn store icon on every damn menu.

Buffalobiian

Fri, 09-04-2009, 09:23 PM

Has anybody ever had the PS3 not reading FAT32 USB sticks?

I was trying to update to firmware 3.0 today using my USB stick. It could read my 1GB FAT stick, but not my 16GB FAT32.

animus

Tue, 09-08-2009, 09:44 AM

I wish megaupload let me download. I can input the code but the "Regular Download" button remains solid.

Stitch

Fri, 09-11-2009, 07:11 AM

I now have a phat 60gb and a slim 120gb. I will totally buy the next ps3 redesign that sports an external power supply.

Buffalobiian

Fri, 09-11-2009, 08:20 AM

Why get 2 (and more)?

Marik

Fri, 09-11-2009, 12:00 PM

August NPD numbers.

Hardware

Nintendo DS 552.9K
Wii 277.4K
Xbox 360 215.4K
PlayStation 3 210.0K
PSP 140.3K
PlayStation 2 105.9K

Software

01. MADDEN NFL 10 360 928,000
02. WII SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS WII 754,000
03. MADDEN NFL 10 PS3 665,000
04. BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM* 360 303,000
05. BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM* PS3 290,000
06. MADDEN NFL 10 PS2 160,000
07. DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY PSP 130,000
08. WII FIT* WII 128,000
09. MARIO KART W/WHEEL WII 120,000
10. FOSSIL FIGHTERS NDS 92,000

360 and PS3 sales were pretty much even last month. The September sales data should be pretty interesting with both systems being $299 now. I can't wait to see how they both do.

The new Batman game did well considering that it was released on the 25th of August and the NPD reporting period ended on the 29th. Selling almost 600,000 copies in a span of 4-5 days is pretty damn good.

itadakimasu

Fri, 09-11-2009, 01:39 PM

I love how the ps2 is holding in there... it amazes me.

animus

Fri, 09-11-2009, 03:50 PM

I honestly can't believe those numbers for the PS2. It's been what 9 years since it launched. It's hard to believe there's even 100k people each month buying a console that gets maybe 20 games a year, and those are usually Multiplatform shovelware. The only rational answer I can give is that they're poor, or they're owners of a non-BC PS3 and wanted to play say Persona 4.

Nadouku

Fri, 09-11-2009, 03:51 PM

I'm quite surprised at these sales, too, though I didn't expect the DS to skyrocket that much.

Marik

Fri, 09-11-2009, 06:56 PM

I love how the ps2 is holding in there... it amazes me.
Yeah, PS2 and Mario Kart Wii both amaze me. Mario Kart has been out since April 08 and and still remains in the top 10 after all this time. The game still sells for the full price of $49.99 at most places.

This coming Tuesday (9/15) will be pretty busy. WET, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Need for Speed: Shift, NHL 2K10, and NHL 10 all come out the same day. I'm looking forward to seeing how well Shift does. It's supposed to be a sim racer unlike Carbon, ProStreet, & Undercover, which all flopped sales-wise..

Stitch

Sat, 09-12-2009, 06:00 AM

Why get 2 (and more)?

The PS3 is the best video game system ever made. The Slim is the sexiest shit ever. When you see one in the store, it's lust at first sight. I just have to have one.

Marik

Sat, 09-12-2009, 08:23 PM

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE_3/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A3018856

Dell is taking $30 off the PS3 Slim instantly until Tuesday 9/15.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/dellps3.jpg

Regarding the NPD sales data.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/PS3Supply.gif

Marik

Mon, 09-14-2009, 11:45 PM

Hi everyone, PS3 system software update 3.01 is now available for download. This is an optional update that improves system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/09/ps3-firmware-update-v3-01-now-available/
.
Hopefully it fixes the problems that Uncharted had with firmware 3.0.

Star Ocean coming to PS3.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esupergotenks/sops3.jpg

RyougaZell

Tue, 09-15-2009, 01:05 AM

Star Ocean 4 International gets a 2010 PS3 release

http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=86037&page=1

Hopefully this game and Tales of Vesperia PS3 will get english releases. And then the only 2 reasons I had to buy an Xbox360 shall be gone!

Marik

Tue, 09-15-2009, 01:38 AM

More info besides the pic I posted earlier.

The tri-Ace developed, Square Enix published Star Ocean: The Last Hope was released on the Xbox 360 earlier this year. The title is not an Xbox 360 exclusive, it's coming to the PlayStation 3.

Dubbed Star Ocean: The Last Hope International, the game will be hitting the PS3 February 4, 2010 and priced at ¥8,190 (US$90). The game features reworked menu screens and a tweaked battle system with auto-targeting. SO4: International also features English and Japanese voice acting options. It really is international!

LaZie

Tue, 09-15-2009, 01:43 AM

Interesting. Haven't played Tales of Vesperia yet so i'm eagerly and hoping for a US release.

As for Star Ocean: The Last Hope, it was mediocre at best. I much prefer Star Ocean 3's battle system. I wonder what else they're adding to the international version.

I also updated my PS3 when 3.01 came out, and the font is huge! I hope they'll allow us to change that in future firmware updates.

Marik

Tue, 09-15-2009, 01:46 AM

The font size seems normal to me. Was your font smaller on 3.0?

LaZie

Tue, 09-15-2009, 01:48 AM

I didn't update for 31 days according to my offline time. So I jumped straight to 3.01 from whatever 2.xx firmware I was on.

Raven

Tue, 09-15-2009, 02:27 AM

Finally, 3.01. Due to some horrible timing, I only just started playing Uncharted shortly after the firmware was released, and now of course can't play it.

Hopefully it fixes things.

Psyke

Tue, 09-15-2009, 09:16 AM

The font and font size ont he new firmware is indeed larger, and I prefer the old one as well.

Buffalobiian

Tue, 09-15-2009, 09:22 AM

I haven't upgraded from 3.0 yet, and it hasn't caused me any problems so far. I think I'll upgrade anyways, just in case.

RyougaZell

Tue, 09-15-2009, 10:12 AM

I only upgraded to 3.0 because I wanted the LBP demo. But damn... 3.0 is bad... well... the dynamic themes look good... but I only have the Afrika and Wipeout free ones (from Japan and Europe Stores)

Scans on Star Ocean 4 International PS3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/RyougaZell/th_98442rz956.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/RyougaZell/98442rz956.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/RyougaZell/th_97728rz752.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/RyougaZell/97728rz752.jpg)

RyougaZell

Wed, 09-16-2009, 07:21 PM

Star Ocean 4 International will get a worldwide release and multiple languages

http://release.square-enix.com/na/2009/09/16.html

February 2010

Marik

Wed, 09-16-2009, 08:02 PM

lol, check out this Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Ad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJpomoKXj8k

"Each game has its own concept and with Ninja Gaiden 2, the focus was on extreme violence," explains producer and director Yosuke Hayashi. "But with Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, we really questioned whether violence is a necessity for a game, so we decided to move away from that trend. So the violence 'approach' is not the way we approached the development of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

They decided to focus on boobs this time around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OpRjYZEjKU

LaZie

Thu, 09-17-2009, 05:37 PM

One of my all time favorite RPGs was just released today as a PSOne Classic for the U.S. PSN Store. Final Fantasy Tactics! Definitely a buy from me. $10 USD.

Archangel

Thu, 09-17-2009, 05:51 PM

Another fan of that game...

It's too hard!! I had to use cheats to complete the psp version :s

Idealistic

Mon, 09-21-2009, 06:19 AM

http://kotaku.com/5363264/seriously-this-should-be-illegal

So yeah..... A PC is one thing, but c'mon, a monkey could do this with it's eyes closed!

Buffalobiian

Mon, 09-21-2009, 06:24 AM

Geek Squad aye? I should drop them my CV some time.

Paulyboy

Mon, 09-21-2009, 09:41 PM

Hey quick question whats everyones PS ID? Mines paulxp2k, email address paulyboyxp2k@yahoo.com. Anyone receive the Mag Beta Registration yet?

Marik

Tue, 09-22-2009, 06:45 PM

Sega Document Suggests PS2 & Dreamcast Emulation on PS3

Sega has accidentally leaked a confidential document which suggests the PS3 could be gaining full PS2 emulator capabilities after all, along with the ability to play Dreamcast titles.

The document can be viewed below:
(it apparently somehow found its way onto a Sega public FTP (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/goto/http://blog.livedoor.jp/htmk73/archives/260775.html))
SCEA Meeting Aug 5th Notes
Aug 6 2009 ? DRAFT FOR COMMENTS
Sony PS3
・SCEA reiterated plans to sell 13 million PS3s this year
・Big announcement back half of year they can’t talk about (potentially price cut of PS3 to reach hardware goals)
Motion Controller
• Spring 2010 launch (March in JP)
• No bundle/pricing details yet, should come Sept 1
• Plan on selling 4-5MM units WW
• SCEA agreed to provide a list of Sega IP that would work well with the motion controller, Virtua Tennis was an example
• Motion Controller support allows easy way to differentiate PS3 SKU
• Other differentiation opportunities include PSP/PS3 interoperability – think of features that would make users want to buy both PS3 and PSP SKUs.
Yakuza
・Could put Japanese games directly on PSN for download in a special Japanese Import section (pricing $9.99 to $39.99 for full game).
Valkyria 1937
・Could bundle with PSP as well.
Sonic Anniversary
・Could put out collectors edition with all old sonic games on one BD disc.
PS2 emulator for PS3 (confidential)
・SCEA wants to sell all PS2 titles on PSN (GTA Vice City/Sonic/etc)
・For co Marketing money show PS3 controller on TV ads ? similar to EA Madden Spots, NCAA, etc…
DC Digital Titles
・If we provide a list of DC titles SCEA will let us know which ones they’re interested in having exclusively.
PSP Titles
・For SKU differentiation it’s best to offer features that are slightly different from PS3 version.
・Titles that are coming up on PSP are Assassin’s Creed II, GTA China Wars, Resident Evil, Little Big Planet ? all massive franchises.
Sony is of course on the record as emphatically stating that there is no chance of PS2 emulation on the PS3, ever; though considering their denials of the PS3 Slim it does appear that they are not worth taking seriously as a source on their own products…

Archangel

Wed, 09-23-2009, 08:26 AM

Bah, if someone was able to finally crack that damn thing then emulation of that level would come within weeks, maybe less.

Marik

Thu, 09-24-2009, 03:17 AM

God of War Collection Includes The God of War III E3 2009 Demo

You have seen the videos and you have seen the screens, soon you will have the chance to play what the lucky hundreds experienced at E3, Comic-Con and PAX. Coming this fall, we are happy to announce to fans that God of War Collection will include the long-awaited God of War III E3 2009 Demo.

Each copy of God of War Collection will include a voucher code that can be redeemed through PlayStation Network on the day of purchase. This is your chance to experience God of War III before it hits store shelves March 2010.

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When they said the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 would be Pink and White, I wasn't expecting much. After seeing it, I think it looks pretty cool. I wish the pink art was black, though.

The FFXIII PS3 will be a pinkish white (or a whitish pink!), carries a "Lightning" theme with FFXIII branding and will be a 250GB model of the console. It'll be out on December 17 in Japan.

RyougaZell

Thu, 09-24-2009, 09:12 AM

Resident Evil 5 Wii Edition PS3 Motion Controller Edition

http://kotaku.com/5366518/resident-evil-5-littlebigplanet-to-support-ps3-motion-controller

Marik

Thu, 09-24-2009, 10:37 PM

Heavy Rain's Madison Full Strip Tease Scene

NSFW (http://www.zshare.net/video/660801956376ae12)

I'm looking forward to this game. ;)

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Also, the gorgeous cel-shaded PS3 RPG Atelier Rorona: Alchemist of Arland will be making it's way Stateside early next year.

I've been wanting to play Atelier Rorona, so that's great news to me.

Marik

Tue, 09-29-2009, 12:30 PM

Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Demo Open to all today

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/09/uncharted-2-multiplayer-demo-open-to-all-today/

Edit: It's up now under New Releases 1272 MB

Buffalobiian

Wed, 09-30-2009, 08:06 AM

This question has been bugging me for a long time....have you guys ever had slowdowns when playing on your PS3?

It rarely happens, but sometimes Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will go into slow-mo for a second or two, then everything will be back to normal. FIFA happens more often. When I watched my brother play, it'll happen every 4 seconds or something.

He's only playing on 576i or whatever the SD PAL standard is.

Is this a sign of overheating? Or is it normal?

Marik

Wed, 09-30-2009, 01:16 PM

This subbed Final Fantasy XIII Trailer is amazing.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-09-final-fantasy/56991?type=wmv

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@Buff : I haven't had any trouble like that.

Archangel

Wed, 09-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Shit happens sometimes Bill, my first xbox did that too but i replaced it on warranty and the second one was great

Yours still has it?

Buffalobiian

Wed, 09-30-2009, 04:20 PM

Warranty? Probably not. The MGS4 pack was about a year ago now.

Archangel

Wed, 09-30-2009, 05:35 PM

Well maybe it's overheating? Don't you have another Ps3 from a friend to compare to or something?

Xrlderek

Wed, 09-30-2009, 06:09 PM

This question has been bugging me for a long time....have you guys ever had slowdowns when playing on your PS3?Haven't experienced anything like that with mine, I doubt it is normal.

Raven

Thu, 10-01-2009, 05:07 AM

Heavy Rain's Madison Full Strip Tease Scene

NSFW (http://www.zshare.net/video/660801956376ae12)

I'm looking forward to this game. ;)

I've been looking forward to this game for ages, but now I fear it may be banned. :eek:

Marik

Thu, 10-01-2009, 06:02 AM

Some screens and info of Jill being in Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition

Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition detailed (http://scrawlfx.com/2009/10/resident-evil-5-alternative-edition-detailed-first-screens)

Here's the debut trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-09-resident-evil/57103)

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Bayonetta Demo Coming October 8th (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/10/01/bayonetta_demo)

360 demo will have an extra level it seems.

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I've been looking forward to this game for ages, but now I fear it may be banned. :eek:
They'll probably just censor it there by adding lingerie or something.

David75

Fri, 10-02-2009, 01:40 PM

PlayTV could upgrade to record DVB-T HD and decode AAC for France and New-Zealand:

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=ps3_playtv

MPEG-4 Issues: June 18 2009 French TNT TV have upgraded the DVB-T MPEG-4 AVCHD transmissions to include AAC and AAC+ audio, this has caused PlayTV not to have sound due to not supporting AAC stream. New Zealand also suffers from the same thing hence TV3 being the only channel with sound. The PlayTV developers are working on this issue. We should expect another software update soon according to David Hine marketing manager SCEE New Zealand.
Next software update id hoped to include

AAC/AAC+ support
AC3 (at the moment PlayTV only supports Dolby Digital 2.0)
MPEG-4 recording
MPEG-2 HD record improvement

When it's out and tested to be true, I may offer my wife the combo:
Panasonic 42V10, PS3 slim, PlayTV, PS3 compatible Bluetooth remote.

Marik

Thu, 10-08-2009, 06:09 AM

There's a Bayonetta demo on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The file size is 1195 MB. The North American demo should be up around 5pm eastern.

darkshadow

Thu, 10-08-2009, 04:25 PM

There's a Bayonetta demo on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The file size is 1195 MB. The North American demo should be up around 5pm eastern.

I just tried it... and now I wish I didn't......

This is the greatest game ever :(

Buffalobiian

Thu, 10-08-2009, 11:48 PM

PS3 issue fixed!!

Culprit: Firmware 3.0 (forgot to update :p)

animus

Sat, 10-10-2009, 12:53 PM

There's a Bayonetta demo on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The file size is 1195 MB. The North American demo should be up around 5pm eastern.

Is the NA one up for you? I can't find it!

Marik

Sat, 10-10-2009, 01:04 PM

Is the NA one up for you? I can't find it!
They delayed the NA demo, because the release date for the full game has been pushed back to 1/5/2010.

animus

Sat, 10-10-2009, 01:13 PM

Ah, ok. Thought I was the only one who was getting an issue, heh.

Marik

Tue, 10-13-2009, 09:11 AM

Dynasty Warriors: Fist of the North Star Announced

The new game being teased by Koei Tecmo -- the one with the flowers? Um, yeah, it's actually about punching people: As predicted, the game's been revealed by Famitsu as Fist of the North Star Musou (officially, just Hokuto Musou, or North Star Musou) combining Koei's populous Dynasty Warriors series with the venerable manga series, and it's the smartest thing Koei has ever done with the Warriors series since the original idea.

The Fist of the North Star franchise follows a martial artist named Kenshiro who wanders around a post-apocalypse Earth, using his "Hokuto Shinken" style to fight gangsters that prey on hapless innocents. Why is this series so perfect for Warriors? Because it's a well-known universe in which it's perfectly believable for one guy to beat up a couple hundred enemies with his bare fists. This license will not require much adapting in the transition to a Warriors game.

Characters now confirmed are Kenshiro, Yuria, Raoh, Toki and Souther…

The notion of a Fist of the North Star game in the Musou series has excited fans of both game and manga considerably, and just as with Gundam it seems an ideal matchup, so success looks to be assured…

Hokuto Musou, according to the magazine, will be out sometime next year on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Teaser Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgI29-a4wgQ&)

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I liked Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 1 and 2, so I'll get this too.

David75

Tue, 10-13-2009, 12:23 PM

A game retracing the timeline of the vintage anime?
Incredible.
I've been watching 3 eps of the french dubed version (rerun), it was utterly unbearable...
I have to explain that they litterally butchered translation with very lame wordplays (you can't even imagine). That with a very dated animation and soundtrack, makes the experience painful.
Thing is that at the time of the original run, I thought it was fun... :D

Archangel

Tue, 10-13-2009, 12:31 PM

darkshadow

Tue, 10-13-2009, 04:43 PM

Yeah, Koei showed a teaser a few weeks ago and it was unmistakebly hokuto no ken.
Fucking awesome though, man I really love the main koei games, not that empires crap though.

But this and Warriors of troy are going to be wicked.

rockmanj

Tue, 10-13-2009, 04:53 PM

I just tried it... and now I wish I didn't......

This is the greatest game ever :(

It really is...I may need new pants soon.:confused:

Psyke

Tue, 10-13-2009, 10:41 PM

It really is...I may need new pants soon.:confused:

Her walking animation is pretty distracting.... but well, I couldn't really get into the game, can't say I'll be buying this one. :o

Marik

Wed, 10-14-2009, 09:44 AM

Dynasty Warriors: Fist of the North Star Gameplay Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkpwZvxWWLw)

As leaked yesterday in the upcoming issue of Japanese mag Famitsu, Tecmo Koei is hard at work on Fist of the North Star for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

:) @ all the blood.

rockmanj

Wed, 10-14-2009, 12:08 PM

It is bloody, but not enough exploding body parts....didn't he like make people explode with his hands? (and not in a good way *rimshot)

darkshadow

Wed, 10-14-2009, 12:20 PM

That looked awesome, though since it's not a ps3 exclusive it should really go in its own thread.

animus

Wed, 10-14-2009, 12:26 PM

Am I the only one who feels it looks a bit slow-paced?

David75

Wed, 10-14-2009, 02:02 PM

It is bloody, but not enough exploding body parts....didn't he like make people explode with his hands? (and not in a good way *rimshot)

He is a master in pressure points and knows all of them, particularly those that can blow the head or abdomen.
From memory, most points are activated with strong finger pressure.

itadakimasu

Thu, 10-15-2009, 08:04 AM

I know it's a little late in the game....

But I finally got ps3 media center going on my computer and was playing with it... Awesomeness !

I also played the brutal legend demo, which was slightly amusing... I don't think I'd spend $50 for that game but it was ok.

Paulyboy

Thu, 10-15-2009, 03:08 PM

Wow did anyone go those spam mail on saying something like PSN doing pay online for games effective 1-12-10? Well it was false. And another thing, PS3 Media center isn't that good. The best one is ps3 media server, your actually able to play some MKV and Xvid-HD files.

itadakimasu

Thu, 10-15-2009, 03:13 PM

http://ps3mediaserver.blogspot.com/

That's what I installed. I was able to play some mkv's. played a bunch of stuff to see how it played and it ran good considering it was over my wireless connection.

Marik

Thu, 10-15-2009, 05:59 PM

NEW 250GB PlayStation 3 System Available November 3

"Today, we announced the availability of a new PS3 system with a 250GB hard drive hitting store shelves on November 3. The PS3 250GB system has the same slim look, feel and features as the 120GB system, but with a 250GB built-in hard drive for $349.99. With the new, larger capacity, you’ll have even more room to store your favorite games, movies/TV shows, music, photos and PlayStation Network downloads."

Source: PlayStation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/new-250gb-playstation-3-system-available-november-3)

David75

Mon, 10-19-2009, 11:57 AM

Marik

Mon, 10-19-2009, 06:12 PM

September NPDs

Data care of NPD Group
Reporting Period: 8/30/09 through 10/03/09

Hardware

* Nintendo DS - 524,200
* PlayStation 3 - 491,800
* Wii - 462,800
* Xbox 360 - 352,600
* PSP - 190,400
* PlayStation 2 - 146,000

Software

01. Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) - 1,520,000
02. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 442,900
03. Madden NFL 10 (Xbox 360) - 298,600
04. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS) - 258,100
05. The Beatles: Rock Band (Xbox 360) - 254,000
06. Madden NFL 10 (PS3) - 246,500
07. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Xbox 360) - 236,000
08. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3) - 212,500
09. Guitar Hero 5 (Xbox 360) - 210,800
10. The Beatles: Rock Band (Wii) - 208,600

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That extra Joker content seems to be helping the PS3 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Is the slim still limited in HDD height?
Yeah, it still needs to be a 2.5 inch laptop drive.

animus

Mon, 10-19-2009, 06:16 PM

I think that's the first time the PS3's ever out sold the Wii.

David75

Mon, 10-19-2009, 11:48 PM

Yeah, it still needs to be a 2.5 inch laptop drive.

I was thinking about the 9.5 mm limit in height for the drive ;)

Marik

Mon, 10-19-2009, 11:53 PM

Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive that is 5400 rpm speed, 9.5 mm height, and 2.5" width.

Same limit as the old one.

Edit: These will work Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136459&Tpk=WD6400BEVT) | Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Notebook-WD6400BEVT-Scorpio/dp/B002P3KO8I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1256015090&sr=8-1)

Marik

Fri, 10-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Uncharted 2 Title Update

The next time you start up UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves you will be required to download an update to the game (Japan and Asia regions — your update will be available next week).

Here’s the list of (most of) the changes we made. Some changes have been withheld to protect the innocent.

* Addressed respawn points when the artifact goes out of bounds in the Plunder gametype
* Dynamically adjust the win condition for fewer players during the course of a match
* Added features to deter players from voluntarily leaving during a match
* Added rate limit to “When a Chapter is Completed” Twitter event
* Fixed a display issue during letterboxing
* Fixed Danish Trophy description
* Fixed screenshot utility in standard definition resolutions
* Fixed the “Players Met” list not displaying recent players
* Addressed a variety of Multiplayer connectivity issues

Double Cash Weekend has started as well and continues until Monday, November 2, 2009, at 11:00 AM PST.

In every match during Double Cash Weekend, you’ll be getting twice the Cash award you normally would for completing typical game actions – not medal-related currency awards – giving everyone a leg up in increasing their Rank for a limited time.

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God of War III: Ultimate Edition

$100 (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=76243)

itadakimasu

Fri, 10-30-2009, 03:09 PM

it would be great to do the god of war 3 release along w\ the HD 1+2 pack they're putting out here in november.

But I guess they can advertise 3 along w\ the remastered 1 and 2 that you could buy here in a couple weeks.

I Finally got an HDMI switch for my tv ( only has 1 hdmi port ) and it's great... It automatically switches to the ps3 when I turn it on and back to my dvr when I turn it off.

Marik

Fri, 10-30-2009, 03:20 PM

But I guess they can advertise 3 along w\ the remastered 1 and 2 that you could buy here in a couple weeks.

Yeah, that's pretty much what they're doing, because the God of War Collection comes with a demo for God of War III. I can't wait to get my hands on it and try it out. 11/17 can't some soon enough.

Raven

Sat, 10-31-2009, 07:58 PM

I Finally got an HDMI switch for my tv ( only has 1 hdmi port ) and it's great... It automatically switches to the ps3 when I turn it on and back to my dvr when I turn it off.
I'm in the market for one at the moment - can you link the one you got?

Marik

Thu, 11-12-2009, 07:39 PM

October NPDs

Hardware

1. Wii - 506,900
2. Nintendo DS - 457,600
3. PlayStation 3 - 320,600
4. Xbox 360 - 249,700
5. PSP - 174,600
6. PlayStation 2 - 117,800

Software

01. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) - 537,000
02. Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 441,000
03. Borderlands (Xbox 360) - 418,000
04. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 314,000
05. NBA 2K10 (Xbox 360) - 311,000
06. Halo 3 ODST (Xbox 360) - 271,000
07. NBA 2K10 (PS3) - 213,000
08. Forza Motorsport 3 (Xbox 360) - 175,000
09. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DS) - 169,000
10. FIFA Soccer 10 (Xbox 360) - 156,000

Marik

Mon, 11-16-2009, 09:51 PM

This is just the beginning of our integration with Facebook and we are looking forward to adding new features enhancing the experience in future updates.

Additional highlights from update 3.10 include:

* The Photo category on the XMB has been revamped to make it easier to see more of your photos stored on the PS3.
* The PSN Friends List has been modified based on feedback we received after update 3.00. Additionally, you can now choose a color for your PSN ID on the XMB.

Source: PlayStation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/playstation-3-firmware-v3-10-update/)

itadakimasu

Thu, 12-10-2009, 09:26 AM

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/ps3-air-force-usaf-playstation,news-5297.html

The US Airforces 336 ps3 array used for cracking encryption and who knows what else. Thay have plans to either expand this, or make a new one w\ 2200 ps3 units.

Marik

Thu, 12-10-2009, 09:02 PM

November NPDs

Software

01. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360) - 4,200,000
02. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) - 1,870,000
03. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii) - 1,390,000
04. Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360) - 794,700
05. Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360) - 744,000
06. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 720,200
07. Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 679,000
08. Assassin's Creed II (PS3) - 448,400
09. Dragon Age: Origins (Xbox 360) - 362,100
10. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 315,000

4.2 mil on one system alone, crazy.

Hardware

Nintendo DS - 1.70M
Wii - 1.26M
Xbox 360 - 819.5K
PlayStation 3 - 710.4K
PSP - 293.9K
PlayStation 2 - 203.1K

I wasn't expecting those type of numbers for the 360.

RyougaZell

Mon, 12-14-2009, 01:23 PM

PS3s aren't really region free. The games are, but the consoles are sort of pseudo-region free. Some things work and some things don't.

Stealing a post Ryll did at the FFXIII thread...

What else, besides DVD, is not region free on the PS3? I was under the assumption that a Japanese PS3 and an American PS3 only differed on the DVD region.

Marik

Mon, 12-14-2009, 03:29 PM

Hrmm, DLC isn't region free. It only works on games from that region.

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PS3 System Software Update – 3.15 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/12/08/ps3-system-software-update-3-15/)

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Tomorrow December 15th, Amazon.com will be doing an all PS3 Gold Box sale.

RyougaZell

Mon, 12-14-2009, 03:46 PM

But wouldn't that be affected by the region of your account?
Im under the impression that if I had funds on my Japanese PSN account I could buy stuff from there.

Heck... I have 3 accounts. An American, one from Europe and a Japanese one. I can get the free demos from all 3, but have only bought from the American one, which is a pain since I have to import a PSN Card.

Marik

Mon, 12-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Yeah, you can buy games and stuff from other PSN stores, but DLC won't work on another region's game. Like if you have the US Version of Rock Band, you can't use songs from the EU PSN on it, because it's region coded.

RyougaZell

Mon, 12-14-2009, 04:09 PM

That I do agree. But if you imported a Japanese PS3 to use American games it would be no problem to get the American DLC, right?

Its just that Ryll's post on not all being region free wasn't very especific.

darkshadow

Mon, 12-14-2009, 04:58 PM

DLC and Blu-ray are affected by region, the rest works fine.

RyougaZell

Mon, 12-14-2009, 07:17 PM

The Japanese Blu-Ray Region is the same one as the American one.

Hence my question of why Ryll says importing one would not help him (besides the DVD's and PSone games)

Ryllharu

Mon, 12-14-2009, 07:53 PM

Hence my question of why Ryll says importing one would not help him (besides the DVD's and PSone games)
I wasn't specific at the time because I couldn't be. I don't own a PS3, so it really came down to a quick 10 minute google search. Between the discussion here and some additional research, maybe this will be more enlightening:

It may not seem like a lot when you first look at it, but region-locked DLC is a big issue for this generation of consoles. Publishers are huge on DLC now (enough that some criticize that games are going gold intentionally unfinished or loaded with locked content).

Of course, this is coming from someone who doesn't own a PS3, and where Microsoft has been considerably more aggressive in getting exclusive or timed-exclusive DLC. I'm expecting Sony to respond in turn. It may be that it is not as prominent on PSN as it is on XBL, without owning one I'm not qualified to answer that. Still, if the past year or two have been any indication, DLC is only going to increase dramatically for both consoles, and this generation will be a lot longer for both Sony and Microsoft. The two each have peripherals intended to close the gap with the Wii, if not surpass it, in order to extend the cycle further.

So while it might not seem like a big deal given that one can always import PSN cards, it might just be more of a hassle than it is worth, similar to what you said RZ. There is only going to be more DLC in the coming years. Independent of the two manufacturers, it is going to be Activision and EA pushing for more the hardest. Indie developers too.

DLC might be the only thing region locked, but I think you might be downplaying the importance of that in the coming year or two.

RyougaZell

Mon, 12-14-2009, 09:21 PM

Maybe Im not explaining myself... or maybe I am getting confused myself but...

How is DLC region-locked? Why would you not be able to download stuff from the American Store if you own a Japanese Console? The DLC is directly linked to your PSN Account and not the console. Or am I wrong here?

Currently I have 5 dollars on my American PSN account. I also have an European and Japanese Account, and correct me if Im wrong, but if I owned an European or Japanese PSN Card I would be able to download from those accounts as well.

Am I wrong? If so please do tell. For I still can't see the issue regarding DLC.

For instance... if you owned an American game why would you try to get a DLC from the Japanese store if the same content is available on the American store? Or if you owned a Japanese game, why would you try the American or European store for DLC.

Like I said... Im confused here Ryll.

Psyke

Mon, 12-14-2009, 10:06 PM

I believe he's talking about stand alone DLC, not used for games.

Ryllharu

Tue, 12-15-2009, 04:12 AM

Currently I have 5 dollars on my American PSN account. I also have an European and Japanese Account, and correct me if Im wrong, but if I owned an European or Japanese PSN Card I would be able to download from those accounts as well.

I believe he's talking about stand alone DLC, not used for games.
What I'm finding from search is that all DLC is region locked. Stand alone to the console, and in-game to the region the game is from.

Don't you think that needing three accounts is a bit excessive? I know they're free on PSN, but still...

darkshadow

Tue, 12-15-2009, 06:23 AM

Why would it be excessive, some content either doesn't show up at all, or shows up much earlier in other regions.

Psyke

Tue, 12-15-2009, 07:34 AM

Yeah, it's pretty necessary. I have a Japan, Asia, and US account as well.

Marik

Tue, 12-15-2009, 08:50 AM

I have 5 PSN accounts. US, Japan, Europe, Hong Kong (for Battle Fantasia Demo), & and Austria (for free Wipeout HD).

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Amazon's all PS3 Gold Box Event starts in a few minutes. Assassin's Creed II for PS3 and 360 is the Deal of the Day for $39.78.

Amazon Gold Box Page (http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27)

Lightning Deal Schedule (best guesses from clues given):

Grand Theft Auto IV - 6 AM PST / 9 AM EST
Infamous - 9 AM PST / 12 AM EST
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 - 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST
Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes - 1 PM PST / 3 PM EST
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - 3 PM PST / 6 PM EST
Saw - 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST
Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition - 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST

RyougaZell

Tue, 12-15-2009, 09:51 AM

I have 5 PSN accounts. US, Japan, Europe, Hong Kong (for Battle Fantasia Demo), & and Austria (for free Wipeout HD).

Is it still free? Wipeout HD I mean. Or is it gone?

I opened up an European Account to get the Valkyria Chronicles Demo when it came out 2 months earlier than America. I think I also got a Premium Theme free from it. Or was it Japan?

The Japanese account I got it to download the Tales of Vesperia Demo... a Demo of a game that as each day passes seems more unlikely to see the light in english. I also got several PSP demos from the Japanese Store.

I just wish I had some yens in my Japanese Account to download the Demon's Souls Premium Theme.

And since the PSN accounts are free... well... if Marik tells me the Wipeout HD game is still free in Austria I'll be opening a new account.

Marik

Tue, 12-15-2009, 02:47 PM

Nah, its not free any more. There was a promotion going on back in March, where you had to create a Austrian PSN account between March 16th & April 18th and they would send you a code for Wipeout HD.

http://n4g.com/ps3/News-295782.aspx

RyougaZell

Tue, 12-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Now that you mention it... I think I did follow the link you posted a few months ago. Never got my code so I totally forgot it. Guess I must have done something wrong. Oh well.

Marik

Fri, 12-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Hrmm, check this out.

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

The only thing that interest me is the 3 year extended warranty.

RyougaZell

Fri, 12-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Hrmm, check this out.

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

The only thing that interest me is the 3 year extended warranty.

Likewise.
But meh... while Sony doesn't allow Mexican Credit Cards to be used for the PSN, then this is another feature I'll have to skip.

Funny that we get PS3 tv spots and all that here in Mexico, but we can't buy things from the store. Lame.

David75

Mon, 12-21-2009, 12:16 PM

Just received my cashback PS3 (from a supplier).
Did the setup, I'm updating it to 3.15

I was sure it would be noisy, and it is by my standards (I use my iphone to the lowest possible volume to listen to music for example...)

It was to sit in my bedroom, to record TV, TV recording playback, lightweight media center and blu-ray player.
I'll just have to put it in the room next to the bedroom and only route the hdmi from there. no big deal and the BT remote should do the trick.

The sound isn't that strong, although its not nighttime yet when the noise floor is a lot lower.
But it's ratling a bit, with lots of unpleasant harmonics that make it very noticeable.
The idea is that for a night recording (via playTV), the ps3 switched on will probably prevent me from sleeping if in the bedroom.

I know that may seem dumb or not that interresting, but since the lightweight/TVrecording/BR media center will probably be 98% of the use I'll have with that PS3, it's of the utmost importance to me.

Buffalobiian

Mon, 12-21-2009, 08:22 PM

David75

Tue, 12-22-2009, 01:38 AM

Not at all, to me anyway. Is this the PS3 slim? Or the fat? Because from what I've heard, acoustically the slim is a bit improvement.

Slim one. For some reason, at low speed the fan does not have a smooth sound that would have been somewhat acceptable. But that's just me anyways.

I've been playing with some functionalities, will have to better check blu-ray settings regarding judder...
There's great potential, HDMI CEC even works with my Panasonic screen, meaning you can use the PS3 with the screen's remote, which is great for my wife.
However, I wish they do not clutter XMB anymore as it seems there are lots of icons, most of which could be under the same section/icon. I think of all the PSN related stuff for example.
They should also pay attention to things they add like Life with Playstation and language localisation...
I'll wait for a bit before trying the videostore, prices are way too high, as I can have the same level of service for less (2.99€ for SD films, 3.99 for HD -renting- and buying titles is beetween 1 to 5€ or more expensive than actually buying the BR disc...)
I might at least subscribe for a PSN account if it does not force me to input my credit card data... like the applestore (although there was/is a solution)

Next thing is playTV, should buy it in the days to come.

Also, I wonder if the usb port can be powered when the PS3 is in sleep mode, so that it keeps charging the game controler. I have another solution working, but it would be a better idea to use the PS3s ports.

Psyke

Wed, 01-27-2010, 08:58 PM

From magicbox:

iPhone hacker George Hotz "Geohot" has released the exploit code to hack the PS3 hardware. The exploit will give user full memory access and complete control over the processor, on PS3 running Firmware 2.4.2. He said the exploit should also work on all current versions.

Not sure if I want my PS3 games to be pirated :(

RyougaZell

Wed, 01-27-2010, 10:31 PM

animus

Wed, 06-30-2010, 10:46 PM

Playstation Plus (http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/?EMC-HWSWNo&ATTR=PSU_PSPlusLnch_P001_PPP_AKR_001_PSPlus_H)

So yeah, Playstation Plus which is basically PSN but paid with extra features. PSN retains it's old features (yeah, you can still play games online without subscribing). It was announced at E3 and it launched today. So far the features are lackluster and I won't pay for it. (I already have an XBL subscription). Maybe if the offers they featured were better, and they seem to rotate new stuff every month or something I would think about it.

Oh yea, for early buyers who buy a year they get 3 months free. Your mileage may vary.

Stitch

Thu, 07-08-2010, 06:51 PM

Anyways. This dude needs to be shot.

C'mon now, really? All he does is tinker with shit and make it possible for other people to tinker with shit. It's not like he creates bombs and turns out suicide bombers like hoes. I mean... I'll tell you who needs to be shot: Rush Limbaugh. Talk about a guy who's allowed to run rampant with freedom of speech and freedom of thought. If ever there existed a guy who made a case for 1984 big brother type shit in a weird, twisted, ironic way, it's Rush Limbaugh. That guy's mouth is given free license on radio airwaves, and the FCC does shit to stop him. Mr. Ruger and his eight offspring might get to doing some regulating though

Archangel

Thu, 07-15-2010, 08:02 AM

PS3 Uncrackable, Hacker Gives Up (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/14/ps3-uncrackable-hacker-gives-up/)

I loled

Marik

Sat, 05-14-2011, 09:11 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tHl6O5Sp8w

The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.

RyougaZell

Mon, 05-16-2011, 08:13 AM

Yeah. I managed to login yesterday and made the mandatory password change. I couldn't log into Mortal Kombat though, since stupid Midway made it mandatory to redeem a code... via PlayStation Store which is still down... I can't download Harvestasha's alternate personalties for Ar Tonelico Qoga either

C'mon now, really? All he does is tinker with shit and make it possible for other people to tinker with shit.

I wonder if Stitch (missing in action) still beleives this after the recent weeks.

rockmanj

Mon, 05-16-2011, 09:44 AM

Yea, I was able to login, but that was about it (although most of my ps3 "buddies" do not have the same games as me).

UPDATE: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-customer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/

RyougaZell

Mon, 05-16-2011, 07:53 PM

After the PlayStation Store goes back online, all PlayStation Network customers can select two PlayStation 3 games from the following list to keep forever:

Dead Nation
inFAMOUS
LittleBigPlanet
Super Stardust HD
Wipeout HD + Fury

PSP owners can select two of the following titles:

LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
ModNation Racers
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

I'm definitely getting Dead Nation. I can't decide between InFamous and Little Big Planet... recommendations guys?

darkshadow

Mon, 05-16-2011, 09:11 PM

we are getting ratchet and clack instead of superstardust...I'd say get lbp if you are a multiplayer kinda of guy, infamous if you enjoy the single player experience more.

RyougaZell

Mon, 05-16-2011, 09:23 PM

Well, since I mostly play RPG... I would say I prefer single player. So far InFamous seems more interesting. I'll think about it.

I confused though... my main account is an American one... but I do have a Japanese and European account... would those account also apply for the Welcome back kits?

rockmanj

Mon, 05-16-2011, 11:07 PM

I have almost beaten inFamous, but it was still a really fun game. I am curious about dead nation and LBP. I am kind of on the fence. I would like to do more multiplayer, but I don't really have many people to play with.

Xelbair

Tue, 05-17-2011, 10:40 AM

i'm grabbing the LBP and the InFamous

Marik

Thu, 06-02-2011, 12:50 AM

PlayStation Store is Available and Updated Now (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/01/playstation-store-is-available-and-updated-now)

darkshadow

Sat, 06-04-2011, 11:24 AM

Managed to grab:
Dead nation
LBP
Super stardust
locoroco
the last guy
ratchet and clank
and WipeoutHD

...and I still have one choice left....thanks sony ;P.

Psyke

Sun, 06-05-2011, 05:19 AM

The asian region free game selection sucks so much. Thankfully I have a US account. Got Wipeout and inFamous.

RyougaZell

Sun, 06-05-2011, 11:43 AM

Managed to grab:
Dead nation
LBP
Super stardust
locoroco
the last guy
ratchet and clank
and WipeoutHD

...and I still have one choice left....thanks sony ;P.

Can you tell me how much each game takes from the HDD? I've only downloaded Dead Nation so far.

darkshadow

Sun, 06-05-2011, 11:55 AM

gos27

Sun, 06-05-2011, 01:49 PM

Got Dead Nation and Infamous. Are you able to get more games for free in other regions??

rockmanj

Sun, 06-05-2011, 04:00 PM

If you have multiple ps3 accounts (created before April 20, 2011), you can get 2 games for each account.

RyougaZell

Sun, 06-05-2011, 04:19 PM

From the top of my head:
dead nation 1.5gb + 200mb patch
lbp 2gb
super stardust, 250mb | 250mb patch
ratchet and clank , ~3.5gb
wipeoutHD, ~1.8gb
locoroco and the last guy are both small like super stardust
infamous is ~7gb

Thanks. I think I'll get LBP... still can't decide about Infamous. The others don't interest me much.

If you have multiple ps3 accounts (created before April 20, 2011), you can get 2 games for each account.

4 games counting PSP

rockmanj

Tue, 06-07-2011, 10:40 AM

I was able to get everything except Super Stardust (which I did not want). Methinks I might need to get a new hard drive for my PS3, but I do not know if I want to go through all the trouble to back it up and whatnot.

Not sure if i have posted, but if anyone wants to play any of those new games with me, my psn is the same as my gotwoot name (rockmanj).

Buffalobiian

Wed, 06-08-2011, 08:01 AM

I upgraded the HDD when it was last full (40GB). It hasn't been full since (limit:500GB)

Marik

Fri, 06-10-2011, 09:43 AM

Three arrests made in connection with PSN hack (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/11/technology/11hack.html?_r=2)

rockmanj

Sat, 06-11-2011, 05:06 PM

You know, that dead nation game is kind of fun.

RyougaZell

Mon, 06-13-2011, 07:24 PM

It is. I stopped at 1st level though since I started playing Little Big Planet.

@Marik:
I was under the impression those 3 arrested lamers were being investigated since last october.

darkshadow

Mon, 06-13-2011, 07:36 PM

The last level is insanity, I was doing it on coop and my friend died at the last wave...shit became intense as hell, seriously time well spent.

Marik

Thu, 06-16-2011, 03:16 PM

Best Buy has a coupon that gives you a $100 gift card with the purchase a PS3. The coupon is only supposed to work on the normal sku, but I went there today and got the Black Ops Bundle and the $100 gift card. I chose inFAMOUS and Wipeout HD as my free games.

http://image.emailinfo2.bestbuy.com/lib/fef41d77766c04/m/21/BBY_PS3Cpn_20110614.pdf

darkshadow

Tue, 07-05-2011, 08:39 PM

JPN psn is back up, redeemed the last guy and locoroco.

RyougaZell

Tue, 07-19-2011, 12:00 AM

GOD FUCKING DAMN IT!!!! My PS3 just YLOD on me T_____________________________T

Psyke

Tue, 07-19-2011, 05:47 AM

Happened to me a few months back, I didn't have a chance to back up my saves :(

Marik

Tue, 07-19-2011, 06:01 AM

Happened to me a few months back, I didn't have a chance to back up my saves :(

Man, that's why I got Playstation Plus. Before I shutdown my system, I send my saves to the cloud.

Ryllharu

Tue, 07-19-2011, 06:28 AM

That sucks RZ.

In regards to losing saves, I'm not sure I follow. Can't you just pull the hard drive out and plop it into a new one?

Marik

Tue, 07-19-2011, 06:32 AM

That sucks RZ.

In regards to losing saves, I'm not sure I follow. Can't you just pull the hard drive out and plop it into a new one?

Nah, it doesn't work like 360. When you put the hard drive into another PS3, it will make you format it.

Archangel

Tue, 07-19-2011, 07:03 AM

Btw, my 360 arcade is over a year old now. Any steps i should take to prevent any RRODs?

Ryllharu

Tue, 07-19-2011, 07:14 AM

Btw, my 360 arcade is over a year old now. Any steps i should take to prevent any RRODs?
I still own a working 1st Gen xbox360 (Xenon board, no HDMI), though I have since upgraded.

1) Keep it well ventilated. Give it at least 30 cm of space in all directions. Never put it into a cabinet, and never put it on a carpet. Hard surfaces only.
2) Try not to use it when the room you're in is over 80°F (26.6C), this will significantly reduce the cooling capacity (hotter intake, less efficient venting).
3) Don't leave it running if you can avoid it, let it take breaks and cool back down to ambient.
4) Ideally, horizontal is better (superior cool-air intake), but if you do that, again, make sure it is on a hard surface. Anything else will work as an insulator. If you want to keep it extra cool, put it on a wire baking rack, or a laptop cooling-fan rack.

Giving it room to breathe is really the only key. You can't stop the dvd drive from failing though...

Nah, it doesn't work like 360. When you put the hard drive into another PS3, it will make you format it.That really sucks.

My sincere condolences Zell.

RyougaZell

Tue, 07-19-2011, 08:08 AM

Well... I'm currently seeking someone in my hometown that can make the PS3 run enough time to backup all the shit its on the disc... if it dies afterwards I don't really care... but I want my save files... and my Atelier Rorona disc that's still inside the damn thing.

Damn it...

darkshadow

Tue, 07-19-2011, 09:38 AM

Can't you just connect the drive to a pc and recover the files?

Buffalobiian

Tue, 07-19-2011, 09:51 AM

Can't you just connect the drive to a pc and recover the files?

I don't believe you can.

The PS3 has its own filesystem that Windows doesn't understand or read. Not sure about Linux, but I doubt it.

RyougaZell

Tue, 07-19-2011, 10:44 AM

What Bill said. Apparently the only way to backup to a PC is through the backup tool inside the PS3... which you need to have it running... on the original console since placing the hdd on another console requieres reformating the disc.

Damn it...

rockmanj

Tue, 07-19-2011, 10:46 AM

That is rough man, How long have you had it?

RyougaZell

Tue, 07-19-2011, 12:33 PM

That is rough man, How long have you had it?

Bought it in 2008.

At this moment I don't care about the console... I just want my save files so I can import them to a new one. Ugh.

Killa-Eyez

Tue, 07-19-2011, 09:55 PM

Bought it in 2008.

At this moment I don't care about the console... I just want my save files so I can import them to a new one. Ugh.

If you have the Phat version: well good news then, as opposed to the bad.. A YLOD is pretty easy to fix (read temporarily) so getting your save games is highly possible.

Whether it's permanently fixable is still a question mark as I'm still experimenting on that. I'm going to fix my friend's YLOD PS3 for the 3rd time now so it seems the issue persists. I was thinking of ordering a different heat sink from the same model to see if that will help.

I don't know if you're a little tech-savvy and willing to try and fix it yourself. The things you'd need to do that are a philips screw driver, a torx, a heat gun, some isopropyl alcohol, some thermal paste, possibly some no-clean lead-free solder flux (pen form) and finally gilksy's guide to fixing YLOD.

The alternative would be finding someone near you experienced in fixing this against payment.

Good luck!

RyougaZell

Wed, 07-20-2011, 08:11 AM

I did find a guide that uses those tools you just recommended Killa-Eyez. Unfortunately I don't have neither the experience nor confidence to try it myself. A co-worker said he may be able to do it, but since he has never opened a PS3 before he said he wasn't conficent either.

On other news, I found a place that can fix it and will charge me about 100 dollar (ugh). If I didn't want the save files I would say screw it... but since its a BC unit... all, and I mean ALL, my PS1, PS2 and PS3 saves are in there... so I need to get them. It hurts to pay that much (specially since a new unit is 300~350 depending on the hdd) but the save files are a must...

I also heard the solution isn't permanent, so I'm considering getting a Slim after I manage to back up the files. Plus I'm going to take Marik's route and getting PlayStation Plus to be on the safe side.

Buffalobiian

Wed, 07-20-2011, 08:25 AM

What are the adverse effects of stuffing up that guide? I mean, if all that results is "did not work", then you can just have the coworker look at it for you.. and only if it didn't work, have someone else fix it for you for money.

RyougaZell

Wed, 07-20-2011, 08:36 AM

Well... the guide requieres you to heat several parts of the motherboard. I think that screwing that part equals killing it for good.

Killa-Eyez

Thu, 07-21-2011, 05:42 AM

I've done it the first time without any experience in fixing PS3's. I do have some technical background and my friend didn't have anything to lose, it was broken anyway. The heating procedure is only to get the solder hot enough, the components can withstand that. It is of the outmost importance you do not move it when reflowing or afterwards for another 10 to 15 min. If you do, parts might shift again or even come off. It's all in the guide. If you follow it there's no problem.

RyougaZell

Thu, 07-21-2011, 08:21 AM

The only co-worker I know that had a technical background didn't seem confident enough so I ended leaving the PS3 at the repair shop I found. They told me to phone today after 16:00 to check on it. I plan to backup immediately and use it again until it breaks (with periodical backups). Afterwards I may end up buying a slim.

Anyway, thanks for the inputs Killa-Eyez!

RyougaZell

Sat, 07-23-2011, 05:40 PM

My PS3 lives again!

The 1st thing I wanted to do was to Backup the disc in case it died on me again, but it seems I need to format my external HDD to FAT32 firsthand... yet that would mean I need to back up around 300~400GB first... and there is no way in hell I will do so.

Will probably buy a PSN plus subscription though.

Marik

Tue, 07-26-2011, 11:49 AM

I have been looking around for a second controller and saw this just now. It's a new Fight Pad for the PS3, made by Hori and it's going to be released on August 26 for the sum of $34.99. The shape kinda reminds me of the Marvel PDP pad for the Xbox 360.

http://www.hori.jp/us/products/ps3/ps3_fc3pro_us/

http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Fighting-Commander-3-Pro-Playstation/dp/B0057WDD6O

Marik

Tue, 08-09-2011, 11:08 PM

PS3 System Software Update (v3.70) (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/09/ps3-system-software-update-v3-70)

I can't wait for this to be released. Automatic cloud saving and automatic trophy synching. :)

To make things easier for PlayStation Plus subscribers, we’ve added the option to automate two existing features. The [Automatic Download] feature will now be called [Automatic Update] as a result of these new options.

A new auto upload function for online save data back-up will be added to make it easier to back-up your game save data. Under (Game), select the game for which you want to automatically upload saved data, and then press the Triangle button.

Also, Trophies will now sync automatically at the timing of Auto Download.

RyougaZell

Wed, 08-10-2011, 08:31 AM

The Japanese update also included the functionality for the PSP remasters.

Shadow Skill

Thu, 08-11-2011, 05:57 AM

RyougaZell

Thu, 08-11-2011, 08:09 AM

Really hate my PS3. I bought the first gen 80GB PS3 since it was backwards compatible with PSone and PS2 games. Plays PSone games flawlessly but PS2 games are only 80 % compatible. 20 % play flawlessly and the other 80 % play for an hour and then freeze. Glad I kept my old PS2 system.

Sony always releasing broken failed systems since the beginning. :(

Why didn't you replace it when you had the chance? My PS3 has partial backwards compability and so far of all my library of games only 2 were unplayable. Ar Tonelico II didn't even start and Yakuza froze on Chapter 8. Yakuza was never fixed, but a patch from Sony allowed ATII to be playable.

Marik

Mon, 09-05-2011, 10:37 PM

Playstation Plus is looking pretty good for the month of September. I like how they list what's coming for the entire month now, instead of waiting two weeks for another update.

Playstation Blog: PlayStation Plus September Offers: 10 Free Games including Plants vs. Zombies (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/05/playstation-plus-september-offers-10-free-games-including-plants-vs-zombies)

Gonna grab...

Astro Tripper – 9/6
Altered Beast – 9/6

Jet Moto – 9/6

BulletStorm – 9/13 Full Game Trial
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 – 9/27 Full Game Trial

Plus Exclusive Clouds Dynamic Theme – 9/6

Edit: I'll probably grab the RE 4 HD Remake while it's 50% off as well.

Marik

Thu, 10-06-2011, 04:09 PM

Did anyone else receive a message on their PS3 about a Home Private Beta? I clicked the attachment in the message and it led me to the Playstation Store, but I didn't have to download anything.

Edit: Hrmm, just found this on the Playstation forum.

Well looks like PS HOME is about to launch a special Beta. Today, Sony sent out some invites for a Special Beta that Home will be offering.

The invites are sent VIA Playstation network so check your PSN accounts on your PS3. Here’s info on the beta.

The Message Reads as followed:

“Dear Playstation Plus subscriber.
Because of your recent visit to Playstation Home you have been selected for a special Private Beta.
How to Acess:
(beta link)

Information on the Beta:
- Log Into Home and go to Personal Space
- Press start> Options > Personal> Redocorate
- Select Private Beta Teleporter
- Walk to Teleporter