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[Midas]

40K units for the Nordic countries according to Nordisk Film (I hate you).

Swedish source - http://ps3.blogg.se/

 

[Forsete]

Please send mine asap.

 

[Christopher]

Any of my euro buddies: Chris_Russo

 

[nelsonroyale]

yes got my release day guarantee, two more weeks to go!

 

[nelsonroyale]

You started it.

The fight will take place here. I have drawn a map:

When will you get there?

right mate, lets get it on...you take your 360 Ill take my ps3 and well see who can do the most damage...you can take a couple of spare 360s just in case they break though

 

[Jake.]

i'm interested to see how well it does in australia with its $1000 pricetag at launch. if they released the 20gb version here too for $800 or so i think it would go alot better (and i would actually buy one straight away instead of waiting a year).

 

[McBacon]

doicare, get a life. UKR is nothing but a big long joke. If you really think that this dude wanks over pictures of Cream the Rabbit, then it's you who has the problem.

 

[ichigo kurosaki]

The first PlayStation 3 TV spot for Spain will be aired today the during break of the Real Madrid vs. Barça match [for you out there in America, this game is pretty much like the Spanish Superbowl]. They ran ads in some newspapers that go "Enjoy the break, discover PlayStation 3." Wonder if they'll show the shitty spot from thisisliving.tv or a different one.

 

[doicare]

UKR is nothing but a big long joke.

.

 

[ichigo kurosaki]

I've just seen the ad on tv. Same one featured in thisisliving.tv

Sucky tv commercials FTL


edit: they also aired another one for Formula 1. It features Fernando Alonso flipping in the air as the Sixaxis moves.

 

[joaomgcd]

The first PlayStation 3 TV spot for Spain will be aired today the during break of the Real Madrid vs. Barça match [for you out there in America, this game is pretty much like the Spanish Superbowl]. They ran ads in some newspapers that go "Enjoy the break, discover PlayStation 3." Wonder if they'll show the shitty spot from thisisliving.tv or a different one.

So, was it shown?

Edit: Ooops, nevermind.

 

[Forsete]

I just saw the commercial on MTV Nordic or whatever that crap channel is called. It was the Russian dude in a tub with a handgun, the girl jumping on the bed and some girl sitting in a guys lap talking about "this is living" and game experiences obviously. After that PlayStation 3 Production came up, with the date 23.03.07.. I jizzed.

 

[Midas]

I just saw the commercial on MTV Nordic or whatever that crap channel is called. It was the Russian dude in a tub with a handgun, the girl jumping on the bed and some girl sitting in a guys lap talking about "this is living" and game experiences obviously. After that PlayStation 3 Production came up, with the date 23.03.07.. I jizzed.

Hehe... I only av SVT1, SVT2 and TV4. It would be fun to see these commersials on TV but the chance that I'll show up on TV4 exactly when I watch it probably isn't that big. It's gonna be interesting to see if people will talk about the commersials at work though.

 

[Forsete]

Hehe... I only av SVT1, SVT2 and TV4. It would be fun to see these commersials on TV but the chance that I'll show up on TV4 exactly when I watch it probably isn't that big. It's gonna be interesting to see if people will talk about the commersials at work though.

Is game commercials even allowed on TV4 since they broadcast from Sweden? I think there's a law prohibiting commercials directed towards children. And most probably see game related stuff as directed towards children. I cant remember seeing any game commercials on TV4, have you seen any?

TV3, TV6, Kanal 5 air a lot of 360 commercials, but they broadcast from the UK.

 

[Cedeo]

I'm still undecided whether to get a PS3 at launch here or wait untill Christmas when lots more AAA titles are out and mayvbe a price drop, these are the only times I can really afford to get a new system unless I save up and cut back on games for other systems, Resistance and Motorstorm at launch are really swaying me though.. any suggestions?

 

[FoxhoundNL]

I'm still undecided whether to get a PS3 at launch here or wait untill Christmas when lots more AAA titles are out and mayvbe a price drop, these are the only times I can really afford to get a new system unless I save up and cut back on games for other systems, Resistance and Motorstorm at launch are really swaying me though.. any suggestions?

Just buy it, so that you're able to concentrate on games later on. VF5, Motor Storm, Calling All Cars, Resistance and Warhawk say you should buy it asap

 

[Ceb]

Is game commercials even allowed on TV4 since they broadcast from Sweden? I think there's a law prohibiting commercials directed towards children. And most probably see game related stuff as directed towards children. I cant remember seeing any game commercials on TV4, have you seen any?

Absolutely. MS advertised like crazy around Christmas.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

doicare in username paradox scandal

 

[ichigo kurosaki]

Formula 1 Championship Edition / SIXAXIS commercial (Spain):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbXFnjTZWHk | At least it's better than the paneuropean spot...


BTW here stores have started receiving their PS3 allocations. Normally they'd sell stuff early but SCE will cut the balls to whoever dares to the sell PS3s before March, 23rd @ 00:00. So there you have thousands of Sony fanboys ripping off their arms thinking they can't get ahold of their PS3's even though their systems are in the store just around the corner. Ah, the irony!

Coming up next: banks opening at 00:00 on launch day (or, well, night) to hand PS3's to new clients who signed up for a special offer (what they wouldn't do to attract new customers).

So this is Sonyland after all.

 

[Freki]

BC up to this date is HORRIBLE:

Out of:

* God of War
* MGS 2: Sons of Liberty
* MGS 3: Snake Eater
* Shadow of the Colossus
* Guitar Hero 2
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
* Okami
* Eragon
* Final Fantasy X-2
* GTA: Liberty City Stories
* Ratchet & Clank 3
* Lumines Plus


only eragon works today.

Source:http://www.cynamite.de/ps3/news/more/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus/80987/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus.html

 

[reminder]

BC up to this date is HORRIBLE:

Out of:

* God of War
* MGS 2: Sons of Liberty
* MGS 3: Snake Eater
* Shadow of the Colossus
* Guitar Hero 2
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
* Okami
* Eragon
* Final Fantasy X-2
* GTA: Liberty City Stories
* Ratchet & Clank 3
* Lumines Plus


only eragon works today.

Source:http://www.cynamite.de/ps3/news/more/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus/80987/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus.html

:lol :lol :lol

No wonder that it's horrible atm, without the new firmware update. :lol

 

[Wollan]

That's without the latest firmware though so we'll see how it develops.

 

[ichigo kurosaki]

BC up to this date is HORRIBLE:

Out of:

* God of War
* MGS 2: Sons of Liberty
* MGS 3: Snake Eater
* Shadow of the Colossus
* Guitar Hero 2
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
* Okami
* Eragon
* Final Fantasy X-2
* GTA: Liberty City Stories
* Ratchet & Clank 3
* Lumines Plus


only eragon works today.

Source:http://www.cynamite.de/ps3/news/more/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus/80987/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus.html

Hurray!! Final Fantasy X-2 isn't playable \o/

 

[Midas]

How reliable is that site?

And I wouldn't be surprised if they had problems emulating MGS2/3.

 

[Freki]

How reliable is that site?

And I wouldn't be surprised if they had problems emulating MGS2/3.

Well they got their european ps3 for reviewing purposes early and i doubt they have a reason to lie...

 

[Midas]

Well they got their european ps3 for reviewing purposes early and i doubt they have a reason to lie...

Well, if you can't even play big titles like that. Thanks for the punch in the face Sony. Nevertheless, I still would've kept my PS2. But this is a disaster.

On another note, I got Virtua Fighter 5 in the mail today. Yippee! Oh wait, I cant play it yet.

 

[reminder]

Well they got their european ps3 for reviewing purposes early and i doubt they have a reason to lie...

Yeah, but they should wait for the new Firmware Update if they want to make a proper bc test.

 

[dark10x]

Well they got their european ps3 for reviewing purposes early and i doubt they have a reason to lie...

We do not know if things will change with the final hardware, however. The PS3s initially given to the US press, for instance, offered no form of backwards compatibility.

 

[Oni Jazar]

We do not know if things will change with the final hardware, however. The PS3s initially given to the US press, for instance, offered no form of backwards compatibility.

Good point.

 

[123rl]

Why would Eragon work BEFORE the update?:lol

 

[painey]

just saw the wierd PS3 ad with the grenade on MTV in the south park ad break. First PS3 tv spot ive seen.

edit: and another one just now inbetween live WWE RAW.

 

[iapetus]

Why would Eragon work BEFORE the update?:lol

It didn't. They accidentally poked themselves in the eye with a sharp stick repeatedly, which felt just like playing Eragon. It's an easy mistake to make.

 

[Zabojnik]

BC up to this date is HORRIBLE:

Out of:

* God of War
* MGS 2: Sons of Liberty
* MGS 3: Snake Eater
* Shadow of the Colossus
* Guitar Hero 2
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
* Okami
* Eragon
* Final Fantasy X-2
* GTA: Liberty City Stories
* Ratchet & Clank 3
* Lumines Plus


only eragon works today.

Source:http://www.cynamite.de/ps3/news/more/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus/80987/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus.html

Well, I somehow managed to get my hands on a test PAL PS3 and if that happens to be the console they tested BC with ... Yeah, doesn't seem to work at all. But then again - so doesn't music, photo and movie (of any kind, blu-ray included) playback. You can only create an account, change the settings, register on PSN and play (copied) games.

Speaking of these test PAL PS3s (mine actually has 'test' written below the 'playstation 3' text on one side of the console) ... Since I suppose that all the hardware components are present inside - do you think a firmware update would turn it into a retail unit? Or should I be worried about the update screwing something?

 

[Moonwalker]

It wouldn't be a test machine, I have seen retail pal ps3 systems in stores for demo units, with the right pal serials. JB hifi and some EBs have these pal systems on display, they only got them a few days ago, they've had BC results as above. We'll have to wait till the 23rd as I suspect the firmware shipped on pal units is early and the launch firmware on psn will probably be better in BC compatibility. So anyone serious about BC, get ready to connect your ps3 to psn on launch day.

 

[123rl]

It didn't. They accidentally poked themselves in the eye with a sharp stick repeatedly, which felt just like playing Eragon. It's an easy mistake to make.

lol

 

[sol_bad]

So can anyone translate that site at all?

 

[Ceb]

Thanks to Forsete and Midas for reminding me of/recommending VG+. Ordered some games on Friday, got them in the mail today. Kickass site!

 

[bud]

But why do you hate Scotland?

whats scotland

 

[fmcato]

So can anyone translate that site at all?

Not much to translate. From 12 titles only Eragon worked, the others display a screen with the BC URL and advise to wait for further software updates. It's running on firmware 1.50, and currently no updates are out.

 

[Midas]

Thanks to Forsete and Midas for reminding me of/recommending VG+. Ordered some games on Friday, got them in the mail today. Kickass site!

Yeah, they're nice. Altough my copy of VF5 was a bit weird. The plastic on the front of the case was melted. I would guess that it happend during the process of shrink wraping it with the French manual.

I'm gonna order Motorstorm and Resistance as soon as online in Europe is confirmed.

 

[DrXym]

Not much to translate. From 12 titles only Eragon worked, the others display a screen with the BC URL and advise to wait for further software updates. It's running on firmware 1.50, and currently no updates are out.

If it's running 1.50 that suggests that software BC has been in the firmware for some time now. I wonder if it was used to fix some of the issues with "jaggies" seen in some titles.

 

[iapetus]

whats scotland

 

[Raist]

BC up to this date is HORRIBLE:

Out of:

* God of War
* MGS 2: Sons of Liberty
* MGS 3: Snake Eater
* Shadow of the Colossus
* Guitar Hero 2
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
* Okami
* Eragon
* Final Fantasy X-2
* GTA: Liberty City Stories
* Ratchet & Clank 3
* Lumines Plus


only eragon works today.

Source:http://www.cynamite.de/ps3/news/more/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus/80987/abwaertskompatibilitaet_der_ps3_so_siehts_wirklich_aus.html

I wouldn't trust a gaming site that tests FFX-2 among the first titles tested for BC

 

[nelsonroyale]

ahhah, that pretty close to where I live, and I ve never heard of that....some cheap export shit maybe?

peace

 

[Guenther]

Well, I somehow managed to get my hands on a test PAL PS3 and if that happens to be the console they tested BC with ... Yeah, doesn't seem to work at all. But then again - so doesn't music, photo and movie (of any kind, blu-ray included) playback. You can only create an account, change the settings, register on PSN and play (copied) games.

Speaking of these test PAL PS3s (mine actually has 'test' written below the 'playstation 3' text on one side of the console) ... Since I suppose that all the hardware components are present inside - do you think a firmware update would turn it into a retail unit? Or should I be worried about the update screwing something?

The PS2 test unit doesn´t play DVD movies as well.

 

[Jake.]

i saw the PS3 in action for the first time ever today, they had a demo unit going in JB hifi. motorstorm and sonic on a HD bravia tv. it was good but not as amazing as i was expecting, i can wait another year or so.

 

[CurlySaysX]

JB hifi in Melbourne CBD?
I was there yesterday/Monday and saw the huge set up. I was blown away!
The image so so crisp and clean, it was unlike anything I've ever seen before.
Right there and then I decided that this was the next-gen machine for me and pre ordered. Well actually, i preordered a few week ago but seeing the PS3 in person just made the wait all the more unbearable.
The Console itself and the images it was producing were just stunningly beautiful.

 

[Wollan]

Which JB? Maybe I'll take a trip tomorrow.

Edit: You mean the one in Bourke street?

 

[CurlySaysX]

iF you're referring to me. the JB hifi in the City, Lonsdale st.
They also have a playable demo at Myer Londale st, although the tv they have hooked up isn't as impressive as the one at JB.

 

[Jake.]

i live in adelaide, i was talking about the marion JB. like i said, it looked great but worth $1000 plus the cost of a new tv? na (not to me anyway).