PS3

[Buffalobiian]

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.

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.

[David75]

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]

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]

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

Not sure if true, but the exploit apparently needs the 'otherOS' functionality.

Anyways. This dude needs to be shot.

[animus]

Playstation Plus

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]

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]

PS3 Uncrackable, Hacker Gives Up

I loled

[Marik]

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

[RyougaZell]

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]

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/...north-america/

[RyougaZell]

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]

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]

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]

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]

i'm grabbing the LBP and the InFamous

[Marik]

PlayStation Store is Available and Updated Now

[darkshadow]

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]

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

[RyougaZell]

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]

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