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****The OFFICIAL PS3 general discussion thread****
This thread will be for discussions about acquiring and using the Console and PlayStation Store and Network and HOME.
Planeteers chime in with who owns and, if you want to, list your PlayStation Network Handle and I'll add it to this list. Or PM me if you're not listed. LONG LIVE PLAY -TE CP username.....PSN username tinyEvel = (same) xbarretx = (same) BuckinKaeding = BuckinKaeding (and) TobiasfunkeMD Wa-Z = (same) kcxiv = (same) Black Ice = TravNasty7 bgguitarman = (same) rustShack = rustshack Chiefsfan4Life = CF4L BigChiefFan = (same) mikeyis4dcats (same) jiveturkey = hnosaj2 raiderH8r = hambino714 BWillie007 = bwillie07 oaklandhater = conker121 Sure-Oz = shizzy2001 FireMeBoy = (same) ZootedGranny = WorthingtonsLaw dj56dt58 - cwh69 SLAG = Slag_02 Farzin = BusBrain21 HolmeZz = t3hjc guru = lllgurulll (three small "L"s on each side) saulbadguy = saulbadguy bishop_74 = bishop_74 RockChalk = beer_me517 MrFlopnuts = USHLAGRANADA aturnis = aturnis okcchief = nolavdop 88TG88 = Lendak6 KCKID58 = KCNUT58 Huffman83 = WarHmr Tyton75 = Tyton1975 kcmaxwell = kcmax31 priest31kc = priestkc31 rolstrol = rolstrol KCtotheSB = MMXcalibur Rausch = Rauschtastic Kcrockaholic4ife = kcrockaholic CHENZ A! = drunktyrone Stryker = lllStrykerlll reiko57 = reiko57 pestilence = pestilenceaf23 DBSHO = FHWinner KCFalcon59 = KCFalcon59 Archie Bunker = Woodrow_Call DMAC = Hytee_Dytee Onthewarpath58 = JustMuckIt Kraus = Kraus989 Wyatt Earp = CONeal81 Sofa King = BushwhackerBoyd Suds79 = sud79 WhitiE = IWhitiEI (capital I on each side of his name) badmajama = badmajama QuikSsurfer = NotSureIfSiris Gonzo = Hntrsdad Mr Grimm = Milfinator34 Icarus = Chiefmac82 Motherf***erJones = Betelgeuse-123 |
I am just beginning my quest for a Free PS3. I will let you know how it goes...
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Ahahah.. looks like PS3 even has to play catchup to the 360 in planet threads also..
Hey but at least you won the media war on Hddvd vs. Bluray.. You at least won one battle even though you are losing the war for the Console War... |
I have a PS3, but have not yet played online. Current title list...
Oblivion (loved it on 360 which died AGAIN causing me to buy PS3) CoD3 Motorstorm Fight Night Round 3 NHL 2k7 Blazing Angels For BR content, I have the Resident Evil trilogy (hmm, Mira!), and the Planet Earth series. I CANNOT overstate how ****ing BEAUTIFUL this fucking series is. Absolutley incredible. If you ask me, Planet Earth ALONE is worth buying a PS3 or any other BR player. |
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And in case you are wondering, I bought a 360 on release day (and replaced it 3 fuckING TIMES) before buying my son a PS3 for XMas (which I only bought because I couldn't find a Wii). So no, I am not a PS3 fanatic. |
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Winning the format war means jack and shit when it comes to console games.. There is still no practical use in this console war for their use on games.. UT and DMC4 used the extra storage for the format and you get to see download times and long loads to play.. The hardware for both consoles cannot handle it for games to play fluidly.. Developer's are making games on the console that is easier to code for.. This is why so many games are being pushed or held back on both systems.. The PS3 is a bitch to code for.. GTA4 and others have been done forever but won't be released because of Sony.. Developers are publicly bashing Sony on their system because of the coding, some have dropped Sony all together.. The only reason right now for the slight shift you see is because Bluray won the battle, people now know which player to buy.. It is the cheap bluray player called a PS3... I have to wonder about your 360's though.. There were tons of problems with them from launch.. But 3 replacements makes me wonder about environmental issues: too much dust, faulty power surge, brownouts that most surges will not stop.. I have my original 360 from launch date still.. We also have every console in our house that we play, I also help sell them.. (well I try and not sell the PS3 just out of spite to TinyEvel pimping them all the time) But if someone wants a bluray player I sell them a Sony.. |
The 360 is the ONLY console I have ever had die. In fact, I still have a PS1 and the original Xbox (no longer hooked up, but for some reason I can't bring myself to throw them away).
And regarding environmental issues, if my surge protectors cannot protect the 3 laptops, 3 desktops, 8 servers, and 3 network appliances I own, why are they still up? The 360 is pure CRAP. The software titles available for it are 10 times better than anything else out there, but the hardware is still CRAP. As far as titles being the primary sale venue, I agree, but only to a certain extent. The Wii is outselling the 360, and it's a POS as well. Fun to play? Yes, for a little while. Long list of engaging anf cutting edge titles? Yeah, right. |
COD4 - great game, lots of fun
Assassin's Creed - pretty cool, kinda repetitive after a while but decent NCAA football Warhawk - cool online only game, worth a look. don't have the headset though. Dirt - it's alright, but no real multiplayer kind of sucks. Motorstorm - simple arcade-style racing. great looking game, had a good time with it. FIFA - best game in the series that I've played. I like the game mode where it locks you on one player and you see the down the field view. Wish there was some kind of superstar mode like Madden has. Waiting for Gran Turismo and Metal Gear. Might get Unreal Tournament soon. Anyone played DMC yet? |
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When are we going to start seeing your ads? |
Warhawk is pretty good IMO. Get the headset and go into with a buddy. It's best if you have someone to run around with.
The Metal Gear download looks insane. |
PSN: TravNasty7
anyone have trouble with PSN connectivity? I went wireless with my PS3. When I initially set everything up I would randomly get dumped pretty consistently from PSN. And I wasn't able to update my Warhawk game to even play it. I had to disable UPnP IIRC on my Linksys wireless router, and everything seems to be working fine, but I'm currently sitting at NAT 3 and "could" experience issues with chat, voice, etc while in game according to the connection test. But I would recommend both Warhawk and Unreal Tournament. Dogfighting in Warhawk is a blast and you can't beat the insta-gib modifier in UT. |
PSN: BuckinKaeding
COD4 is great FIFA 08 is fun NHL 08 is fun NBA 2k8 is alright but I haven't played too much yet Im looking to buy a new game today. Sounds like Ishould get Warhawk. |
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I'm sure you probably tried this, but if you haven't, sometimes you can switch channels on the router, maybe you are getting interference or something? |
im actually considering geting a ps3,my 360 just died on me for a second time and im so fed up with it. I also mainly play sports games anyways,so im not to worried about the lack of games out for it. Has anyone here that has a ps3 had any problems with theirs??? i dont wanna sink a bunch of money into another system only to have it take a crap on me 7 months later.
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Less than 2 months & my new PS3 dies... not uncommon
Had my new PS3 (80GB) for 50 days and the blu-ray reader/player crapped out. :mad: Sony "Customer No-Service" reps are poorly trained. But despite three frustrating conversations, they mailed me a box and I sent them the unit in their box. Now I get the pleasure of waiting an indeterminable amount of time for a "refurbished" unit to arrive. This problem is all over the internet, yet their reps had never heard about it. Odd. If you have the poor misfortune of getting error code 80010514, look forward to giving your thumbs at least a month (if not 2) of vacation from your favorite games. Other than that :rolleyes: the system is great. Flexible, multifunctional, and amazing graphics on the HD television. Movies are great on blu-ray, but also great on DVD as the console does a wonderful job of upscaling.
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p.s. and to avoid the crap out issues...i just bought an extended warrenty. as such my machine will never die but its better safe then sorry right? |
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PSN handle: xbarretx also, i really wanna get Genji but i hear its SUPER SUPER shot (like 5 or 6 hours)? any opinions? |
PSN: bgguitarman
COD4 Just bought the PS3 tonight so I'm very much a noob! |
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FTR i DO read threads. again they are focusing on ps3 but its not 100% .. if it was why would SCEA let so many exclusive deals slip through there hands????? GTA4???? Devil May cry 4????? Assasians creed???? all lost exclusivity rights on the part of Sony. it may take a while for them to do it but thats only b/c its new. im sure each time a new system comes out theres a new learnign curve for each language thats created for that system. its not like every system is coded in VB, C++, HTML, and JAva. they (if im not mistaken) create there own languages just like Nintendo and anyone else in the console business. as developers make more games they will get more familiar with it. also i thin ka direct quote from SCEA (sony) is that the Ps3 is going to have a 10 year (cant remember if it was 10 but its a very long life cycle...i,e, no ps4 for a while) so the games will come its just been slow b/c slow console sales = low attachment rates which then = low profits. supply and demand bro :) more demand shifts the supply and demand curves thus making it a more profitable business scenerio and thus "mo games mo games more....games" ;) :toast: no hard feelings though man. i guess i poorly worded my initial post. heres a cold one for ya :toast: :thumb: |
Hey my PSN is Wa-Z...play COD 4 if anyone wants to hook up...
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just went out and got warhawk and resistance
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Just switched my Netflix account to add Blu-ray to my queue rather than dvd when available...it was nice because it automatically converted the dvds in my queue to blu-ray. :thumb:
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http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/04/d...nd-the-corner/ Don't bother picking up a PS3, PS4 is right around the corner In response to some fairly bogus claims by an "analyst" last week, Sony has come out of the woodwork to state that yes, it is indeed planning to build a PlayStation 4, but not until at least 2010. Therefore, by taking this quote completely out of context, we have deduced that there's a mere three year wait for some next-next-gen goodness, which can be easily tide over by FFXII, GTA and SotC. However, were we to actually do our job, we would let you know that in the interim Sony is planning on firmware upgrades for the PS3 to expand media center capability, allow third party applications, and to support third party controllers similar to that of the Wii. "To say that there will be no PS4 because of a management change is a bit far fetched," says Paul Holman. He also went on to mention the possibility of a keyboard and mouse bundle with the PS3, predict at least 20 new games for the European PS3 launch, and to tout that schmancy Cell processor under the hood. We're standing by for a PR cleanup crew any moment now. 3 years |
The PS2 flew off the shelfs and had a killer lineup just a year later completely opposite of PS3.. By the time they catch up they will be launching their next system.. I hope they do not pull a N64 or gamecube and keep pushing back the games until they are put on a new system..
http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/04/d...nd-the-corner/ Don't bother picking up a PS3, PS4 is right around the corner In response to some fairly bogus claims by an "analyst" last week, Sony has come out of the woodwork to state that yes, it is indeed planning to build a PlayStation 4, but not until at least 2010. Therefore, by taking this quote completely out of context, we have deduced that there's a mere three year wait for some next-next-gen goodness, which can be easily tide over by FFXII, GTA and SotC. However, were we to actually do our job, we would let you know that in the interim Sony is planning on firmware upgrades for the PS3 to expand media center capability, allow third party applications, and to support third party controllers similar to that of the Wii. "To say that there will be no PS4 because of a management change is a bit far fetched," says Paul Holman. He also went on to mention the possibility of a keyboard and mouse bundle with the PS3, predict at least 20 new games for the European PS3 launch, and to tout that schmancy Cell processor under the hood. We're standing by for a PR cleanup crew any moment now. 3 years |
Man I really do not like this new quote and edit system..
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and yes PR cleanup is good sometimes ;) bottom line is im happy with my ps3, im just having issues deciding on the games. :cuss: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jack-...le-72741.shtml i guess time will tell what a watch wont eh? :toast: in regards to your article "I think that they are talking about starting to make a ps4 in 2010 so it'll take atleast another 5-10 yrs so itll b out in like 2015-2020-very long time." |
Anyone down for a game of COD4?
My name on there is BuckinKaeding |
Welp, i made up my mind. I am getting a PS3 instead of the Wii. I am mostly getting it because the format war is pretty much over. I am trying to buy my neighbors bro's PS3 as he has the 80 gig that plays PS1 and PS2 games. He doesnt EVER use it, becuase well, he's gone for a bit. lol
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If it's the 80GB PS3 it DOESN'T have the emulator chip in it. Only the 60GB has the PS2 chipset which guarantees compatibility. The 80GB only has software compatibility and doesn't work for all games.
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http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus |
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once i beat the campaign mode ill start doing some multi and ill look for ya :) |
HEre's my response to some of the above threads:
Valiant: PS4? Not likely on shelves for another 7 to 9 years at best. PS2 was around, what, 10 years before PS3? They make these things to go way into the future, that;s why PS3 got off to the slow start: ahead of its time. Now looking back 18 months, you can see that. The 60g actually had hardware for backwards compatibility. That's why it's 100 percent compatible with PS2. The 80G has a chip, but they activate all the most popular games for that. So, you could say that basically any game you'd WANT to play, chances are it will work. check the link in Cochise's response to see if a specific title is compatible. Also, as new games come out they add them through system updates. As far as another price drop is concerned? I wouldn't hold my breath. They already dropped them each $100, and the 60G was never reduced in price after it was discontinued, so even if they come out with new versions, I would not think the 40/80G will be dropped to clear them out. THe margins on consoles are not very high. |
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My guess is that research showed no one was using it. |
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PS2 came out late 2000. PS3 came out late 2006 PS1 came out fall 1995 So it appears the span between systems is about 5-6 years. |
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http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/05/so...-the-40gb-ps3/ In separate interviews today both Sony UK boss Ray Maguire and Sony Europe spokesman Nick Sharples spoke about how the 40GB PS3 lacking backwards compatibility is fine. How is it fine? Maguire tells Eurogamer that by this Christmas the PS3 will have a whopping 65 games and so they feel "there's sufficient choice in the marketplace and that we're still better off using that money that we'd put into backwards compatibility in either investing in new games or using that money to help support bringing the price down." Meanwhile, Sharples tells GameDaily, "We have made clear on many occasions that our priority is on developing innovative new features and services for PS3 and not on backwards compatibility." We really hate to do this, but we swear Sony must honestly think consumers and the press have the memories of goldfish. Let's just take it back to the PlayStation brand for two seconds. Sony's own Phil Harrison clearly and distinctly said in a 2006 interview with GamePro, "Backwards compatibility, as you know from PlayStation One and PlayStation 2, is a core value of what we believe we should offer. And access to the library of content people have created, bought for themselves, and accumulated over the years is necessary to create a format. PlayStation is a format meaning that it transcends many devices -- PSOne, PS2, and now PS3." A little over a year and "core values" go right out the window. Who needs backwards compatibility anyway when you've got 65 games to sell? http://www.businessweek.com/globalbi...n_id=rss_daily is another GREAT article regarding sonys costs and plans. |
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I just have to wait until she talks to him and see whatsup. I will go as high as 300 bucks though beucase she has 2 controllers and like 2 games for it. |
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I believe it has to do with packaging. the 80G is still in production. |
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Figure you might know.. Guess they don't tell you guys anything either.. |
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There are broken ones on there also, which people buy and then swap out at Walmart.. |
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im loving COD4 atm and i CANT WAIT......for Prototype! simply looks amazing! ill give you some PS3 rep! |
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M$ had one of their units at the GDC get the RRoD:
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None of the PS3 guys would find it there.
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I saw at a local blockbuster had a packaged ps3 deal...
80gig ps3 20 weeks of free movie/game rentals 1 remote control for the ps3 1 motorstorm game 1 bluray movie (i think it was surfs up) 1 hdmi cable for $599... that is the only 80 gig vers. ive seen for sale. Is that a deal, i didn't look into how many rentals you can have for 20 weeks but whatever... http://www.gamingbits.com/images/sto...ckbuster01.jpg |
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i believe it is 1 free movie/game rental a week for 20 weeks. I mainly want the ps3 for the BR player, 40 more gigs of space isnt that big of a deal right? I know it isn't backwards compatible, which is kindve annoying but i dont have ps2 games anymore anyway |
anyone down for some cod4?
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if only Bioshock was pn ps3 .... it would be unstoppable. BIOSHOCK is simply the best game to come out in the last 3 years. (sorry for changing the subject ;) ) you get some PS3 REP for consideration of joining the darkside!! |
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40g has wireless too (i only know that b/c its what I use ;) ) as for the rest you are correct but for the average non-tech average Joe (me) those items don’t play much in the decision making process IMHO. I did consider those when I pondered which model to get and i decided on the 40 b/c the card readers and extra slots would sit there unused. I have my PC for the card readers for video and pictures, I don’t have a PSP so I don’t need to worry about memory stick readers, the most ill use is two controllers at once and or one controller with a headset. i think the way SCEA is marketing the PS3 is very annoying b/c they almost push consumers away from the high end models. i hate bundles and i hate making decisions as to which model to get. either way you look at it the consumer always seems to lose because they (we) either pay too much (for items that go unused or space on a bigger HDD that is unused) or not enough (as you do need to have the extra USB's, card readers, backwards compatibility, etc..) for the system that you wanted in the first place. call me old fashion but i am loving my PS3 but the decision making process involved in getting it left me with a "bad taste of cigarettes and hookers in my mouth" (Family guy quote) |
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I am ready to own a ps3/br player for sure. Can't wait to get it... |
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yeah cheaper BR dvd's would be nice.... i think the BR is a huge boost for PS3...as its the cheapest player out there! i just wish Sony would quit with the PS2 games already! and wow i just got an email from MS saying that GoW2 is comming in Nov!!! talk about sweet and just in time for the holidays. this season should rock for games on all platforms. |
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BR is the main reason why i am getting a PS3. The format war is over and digital downloads of movies are still years away, so why not. |
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so the two games i got ATM are COD4 and Genji. anyone recommend anything? i wish some good RPG's were out for it but i have to wait for FFXiii i guess. what about DMC or Drakes fortune? (sp?) maybe even burnout??? throw me a fricken bone here ;)
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Ok, heres an update in the games I have, and if I recommend them to you.
COD4 - The greatest, BUY NHL 08 - Fun, Rent FIFA 08 - Fun and difficult, Rent NBA 2K8 - Unless a diehard NBA fan, Dont Bother Warhawk - Fun Multiplayer only game, Rent if you are into Online Gaming Resistance Fall of Man - Haven't played too much and it seems difficult, going to have to dedicate a long session to this game, RENT ------------------------------ As for Blu-Rays go, Mine came w/ Spiderman 3, Shitty Movie unless you are big into Spiderman its not worth owning on Blu-Ray 3:10 to Yuma - Awesome Movie, looks great in HD, definite BUY |
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Tiny....io tried to join the match but i got dc'd. ill catch you next time k? to Cro and Tiny, ill play but im still noobish :) (i beat single player campaign tonight... loved it!) Rep cro for the game and BR opinion help! |
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I want one soon. Not because I am a gamer, I want a BR player. My son getting to play games on it is just a bonus...
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