Official US/JP PLAYSTATION 3 Launch Thread
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SolidSnakex
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A video overview of the system
http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/01/playstation3-hands-on-preview-with-video/
http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/01/playstation3-hands-on-preview-with-video/
The Abominable Snowman
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I ejaculated.SolidSnakex said:
Twice.
Crackerman16
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That video was cool. All that calm, relaxing music in the background almost put me to sleep, lol. But the PS3 was too sexy for that to happen.
BobTheFork
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yeah that was pretty damn cool. You know the hype is overloading when you're just looking for excuses to see the system again : )
16 days... starting next week the days will start to fell longer lol
16 days... starting next week the days will start to fell longer lol
BobTheFork
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really? huh i never thought about that. I was planning to sslap a bigger HDD in my core asap, nut if it voids the warrenty, I'm not ever trying to touch it. Who knows how long before my launch unit dies. I have faith, but all the sobbing x-gamers with overpriced spaceheaters scare mePimpwerx said:
BlueTsunami
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I think Pimperex was joking :lol
and omg the PS3 is coming soon
I hope ;_;
and omg the PS3 is coming soon
SolidSnakex
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Oneself said:
We already have the details, its completely BC and doesn't have any visual upgrades to the game to insure that it works properly.
BlueTsunami
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SSX, has there been anything said about installing PS2/PS1 games that you already own (in disk form)?
GameSpot had some details a few days ago:Oneself said:
http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/profile/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=m-100-24746743&user=James_Yu
It's all pretty unsurprising.
SolidSnakex
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BlueTsunami said:
You mean like HD Loader? I really doubt that's going to happen, Sony would get in a lot of trouble with publishers if they allowed that.
BlueTsunami
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SolidSnakex said:
I was hoping that they would set something like that up but with restrictions (that would block people who are pirating ISOs). Its all good though, I'll just use HDLoader on the PS2.
jiggle said:
Yeah pretty much. Mainly using the corresponding emulators for the games you install. I would have loved being able to install my fav PS1/2 games on the HDD for me to access without worrying bout disks.
SolidSnakex
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BlueTsunami said:
I was hoping that they would set something like that up but with restrictions (that would block people who are pirating ISOs). Its all good though, I'll just use HDLoader on the PS2.
It's not just that. What's to stop someone from renting, borrowing, or buying then returning games and storing them on their harddrive?
BlueTsunami
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SolidSnakex said:
ahhhhh thats true, that didn't cross my mind. So they would have to come up with a system like the PS3 and its games to actually partially install the games. That wouldn't be possible though since the PS2 and PS1 games aren't built around this.
Though, I think the original HDloader (the one you purchase) requires a disk check (checks for the original disk in the drive) for the PS2. Its the one you install through an exploit that bypasses that.
Hey, if we're lucky, Sony will have at least allowed the disc drive to work at 8xDVD. That and the better seek times should help with loading. Sadly given that 'fast loading' was relegated to an option (that didn't always work) for PS1 B/C on the PS2, I'm not entirely hopeful. Some benchmarks would be nice to see from the journalists who have working units.BlueTsunami said:
I was hoping that they would set something like that up but with restrictions (that would block people who are pirating ISOs). Its all good though, I'll just use HDLoader on the PS2.
Baron Aloha
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I figured I'd ask here instead of staring a new topic.
Will any wifi adapter work with the PS3? Say a linksys one?
Will any wifi adapter work with the PS3? Say a linksys one?
BlueTsunami
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Baron Aloha said:
Not sure about the PS3 but I think any Bridge should be able to connect to the PS3 (through the Ethernet port) and act as a WiFi adapter and work. Not sure about ones that connect through the USB.
I did this with my Xbox360 but turned my linksys router (WRT54G) into a Bridge. No Official MS Wireless Adapter needed
Not yet, according to the Q&A on the Japanese PS3 site.Baron Aloha said:
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/742/742508p1.html
SolidSnakex
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Oneself said:
We probably could've seen the visual upgrades had they got the emulation working but that didn't happen. So far the PS2 downloadables are aways off from now.
SolidSnakex
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Mmmkay said:
They say "Not Currently" which basically sounds like they'll be releasing one specifically for the PS3 at some point.
MaverickX9
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My EBGames told me they are only expecting 4 PS3s...wtf is that? I'm number 16 on the list.
In the debug/test units sony is senting out, the hard drive bay seems to be screwed in, so I wouldnt expect them to be able to remove it. I'm 99% sure the retail units will be easy access if you choose to replace/upgrade it.
they told you after you preordered??MaverickX9 said:
MaverickX9
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Bad_Boy said:
When I preordered, the guy told me that he didn't know exactly how many he would get in on launch day. That was back on Oct. 10 or whatever.
I called today to follow up and he said he is only expecting 4 PS3s on launch day for sure.
Crazymoogle
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MaverickX9 said:
Sounds like you're second or third shipment, then. Some EBs just took as many preorders as they could and let people know clearly they could be bumped to a later shipment...
Oh my.gbovo said:
That has nothing to do with the discussion of 3rd party wireless adapters, which would be connecting via USB to the PS3. The ethernet port can be used facilitate wireless gaming by connecting it to a wireless bridge, but that won't support any of the native PSP connectivity and will be seen by the PS3 for all intents and purposes as a simple wired connection. Typically, you would be expected to connect your ethernet port to a switch, router, PC, or directly to a cable modem for accessing the internet.
good to know, i need to catch up on some socom.LevelNth said:Not sure if this has been posted anywhere else, but Famitsu has confirmed (via Gamefront) that the PS2 version of FFXI is fully compatible on the PS3, and that similar online titles that make use of either the network adapter and/or the HDD, will also work.
MaverickX9
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Crazymoogle said:
Yeah, the fella said I might not be on the first shipment. I'm cool with that.
I'm still suprised that they are only getting 4 systems, though. I figured every EB would get at least 10 or so.
I guess I'll be camping! I'll probably go to Walmart. If the line is too long there, I'll start a line next door at Sam's Club.
Mistwalker
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So here's a question, will the PS2 titles that did take advantage of a HDD (FFXI, FFX or X-2 I believe, and a precious few others) be able to recognize and utilize the PS3 HDD?
according to famitsu, yeah.Mistwalker said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4732660&postcount=246