Official US/JP PLAYSTATION 3 Launch Thread

Hiro_Kunimi_80 said:
anyone could try to connect the Xbox360's pad ( usb version) to a ps3 ? (sixaxis 'am cry )
Just tried it, no go..."An Unknown USB Device Has Been Connected," no functionality at all.

Ah well, that would've been something. :D

Tried IGN's experiment with the Sixaxis into the laptop, and same deal: it recognizes it as a PS3 Controller (with 19 buttons somehow) but the Sixaxis refuses to initialize (the four red LEDs simply flash and you can't use it).
 
ferrarimanf355 said:
If VF5 wasn't the only PS3 game I cared about, then I would have more interest, but the good stuff is a ways off, so my interest isn't that high ATM.
Then why are you in this thread exactly? Come back when your interest is higher. Because it seems to me, and pretty much everyone else that you're just here to bitch moan and whine.
 
ferrarimanf355 said:
That's kinda stupid. At least MS realized how stupid it was and put active downloading in an update. I hope Sony figures this out soon, too...

Yes, at least until I can play a 3D fighter not named Dead or Alive 4 on the X360. I'm willing to curb stomp on the head of the head Sega AM2 guy to get him to spread the love. Anyways, carry on with the PS3 talk...


so you are an xbox troll, no?
 
I keep looking at my EMS tracking page every twenty minutes hoping for a change.

Damnit YUUBIN, hurry up!!! :lol

It won't be here until Wednesday at the earliest. :(
 
cvxfreak said:
I keep looking at my EMS tracking page every twenty minutes hoping for a change.

Damnit YUUBIN, hurry up!!! :lol

It won't be here until Wednesday at the earliest. :(


you ordered a Japanese unit? Why the American/Canadian launch is in 3 days now.
 
neojubei said:
you ordered a Japanese unit? Why the American/Canadian launch is in 3 days now.

Got mine for virtually no mark up, and I can't get in line on Friday as I have numerous tests and a flight to catch that day.
 
cvxfreak said:
Got mine for virtually no mark up, and I can't get in line on Friday as I have numerous tests and a flight to catch that day.


good god, how much did you save? I know most places online have the system at around 1000 usd

It is already Nov 13th and EB/gamespot still has not listed the prices for the memory card adaptor and sixaxis controller. WTF
 
neojubei said:
good god, how much did you save? I know most places online have the system at around 1000 usd

I saved $85 on the PS3 and $15 on Genji: Kamui Souran and who knows how much the Sixaxis costs in the US (got mine for 4350 Yen).

All in all I spent exactly $698.50 on a 20GB, Genji: Kamui Souran, the Sixaxis, PayPal fees and shipping. In the U.S. that would have cost me around $645, so the mark up isn't bad at all. :)
 
cvxfreak said:
I saved $85 on the PS3 and $15 on Genji: Kamui Souran and who knows how much the Sixaxis costs in the US (got mine for 4350 Yen).

All in all I spent exactly $698.50 on a 20GB, Genji: Kamui Souran, the Sixaxis, PayPal fees and shipping. In the U.S. that would have cost me around $645, so the mark up isn't bad at all. :)
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cvxfreak said:
I saved $85 on the PS3 and $15 on Genji: Kamui Souran and who knows how much the Sixaxis costs in the US (got mine for 4350 Yen).

All in all I spent exactly $698.50 on a 20GB, Genji: Kamui Souran, the Sixaxis, PayPal fees and shipping. In the U.S. that would have cost me around $645, so the mark up isn't bad at all. :)


Why genji of all things? i might get genji 2 after it goes down to 20 bucks.
 
where is reliable for software imports to the UK? I want to get the Japanese motorstorm when its out, but play-asia don't ship to the UK (neither will amazon.co.jp)

Is NCSX good for international orders?
 
mrklaw said:
where is reliable for software imports to the UK? I want to get the Japanese motorstorm when its out, but play-asia don't ship to the UK (neither will amazon.co.jp)

Is NCSX good for international orders?


I doubt anyone is going to exporting sony game systems to europe anytime soon. Best thing to do is search ebay, yahoo auctions and craigslist
 
neojubei said:
I doubt anyone is going to exporting sony game systems to europe anytime soon. Best thing to do is search ebay, yahoo auctions and craigslist
Hum hum NCSX ships to Europe..Mine(60Go) will be shipped today or tomorrow to France with Resistance.:)
 
Sirolf said:
Hum hum NCSX ships to Europe..Mine(60Go) will be shipped today or tomorrow to France with Resistance.:)

I'll try them then - hadn't used them before.

Any news on the step-down situation? I don't have one anymore and need to find out what size because 300W is simple but more is difficult (read: big and heavy). Is it true that it handles 240v?
 
I'm curious about a LOT of things with imports in Europe - particularly the online stuff. I've a horrible feeling that'll be totally locked to your region i.e. that you won't be able to buy stuff or perhaps even play online using a japanese/us machine in europe.

Some people here, like BlimBlim and no doubt some others, should be getting their PS3s shortly I'd imagine. Hopefully we'll get some insight into these matters.
 
gofreak said:
I'm curious about a LOT of things with imports in Europe - particularly the online stuff. I've a horrible feeling that'll be totally locked to your region i.e. that you won't be able to buy stuff or perhaps even play online using a japanese/us machine in europe.

Some people here, like BlimBlim and no doubt some others, should be getting their PS3s shortly I'd imagine. Hopefully we'll get some insight into these matters.

Buying stuff on the Sony marketplace,i don't know...But i'm sure the online play will work in Europe like i played with my japanese copy of Substance.
 
So I got my PS3 from Play Asia today...

This is the first time I've imported a system to the US. Do I need a power adapter to use it?
 
Vincey37 said:
So I got my PS3 from Play Asia today...

This is the first time I've imported a system to the US. Do I need a power adapter to use it?
Since they answered your question, I'd like to know what games did you get? From japan or any NA games yet?
 
Bad_Boy said:
Since they answered your question, I'd like to know what games did you get? From japan or any NA games yet?
None :( I had no idea shipping would be so fast (left Hong Kong on Friday, arrived here on Monday). Looks like my EB won't have any games until Wednesday. I'll probably call around later today and see if I can find another store that has some in.
 
Vincey37 said:
None :( I had no idea shipping would be so fast (left Hong Kong on Friday, arrived here on Monday). Looks like my EB won't have any games until Wednesday. I'll probably call around later today and see if I can find another store that has some in.

Can you register on the Playstation Network?
 
Vincey37 said:
None :( I had no idea shipping would be so fast (left Hong Kong on Friday, arrived here on Monday). Looks like my EB won't have any games until Wednesday. I'll probably call around later today and see if I can find another store that has some in.
Ah ok, If you are interested, I think Marvel and Tony Hawk are already out. But I can understand if you are waiting for something else. :p

How much did it cost you total? and as gofreak said, can you register on the PSN?
 
cvxfreak said:
I keep looking at my EMS tracking page every twenty minutes hoping for a change.

Damnit YUUBIN, hurry up!!! :lol

It won't be here until Wednesday at the earliest. :(

Same but with UPS. My damn package got lost and RESCHEDULED...UGHHH. I'm fine with UPS messing up now and then but NOT WHEN I WANT MY PS3 :(

I hope it comes tues :(
 
Vincey37 said:
So I got my PS3 from Play Asia today...

This is the first time I've imported a system to the US. Do I need a power adapter to use it?


lucky guy. I'll try and not be jealous right now.:D
 
Bebpo said:
Same but with UPS. My damn package got lost and RESCHEDULED...UGHHH. I'm fine with UPS messing up now and then but NOT WHEN I WANT MY PS3 :(

I hope it comes tues :(
Keep checking that tracking page. My delivery was rescheduled to Tuesday, but it showed up today anyway.

As for the Playstation Store, I can't find out yet, because it's forcing me to install an update. Either the update is huge or Sony's servers are really slow. If it's using all my bandwidth, this thing is at least 100MB.
 
Vincey37 said:
As for the Playstation Store, I can't find out yet, because it's forcing me to install an update. Either the update is huge or Sony's servers are really slow. If it's using all my bandwidth, this thing is at least 100MB.
its 95mb I think. Keep us updated. :)
 
I set the console interface and time zone to English/Eastern Standard Time, but as previously reported the Playstation Store region can only be set to Japan/Japanese. I'm going to need step by step instructions if I'm going to be able to register :(. I'm on a screen where the best I can tell the fields are:

Choose ID
Password
Confirm Password
Accept License Agreement
Choose Secret Question
Secret Question Answer

But I filled them all in and it comes up with an error page (in Japanese of course).

One thing I noticed is the firmware is specifically for the Japanese region and can be installed from a disc. Hopefully us importers will be able to get our hands on the US firmware and that will fix the Playstation Store issues.
 
I'm still not sold on that it's really completely region free. If EA's games are, then that'll sell me on it. If anyones going to lock out games it'd be them.
 
SolidSnakex said:
I'm still not sold on that it's really completely region free. If EA's games are, then that'll sell me on it. If anyones going to lock out games it'd be them.
fair enough. ;)

that gives me a chance to use the gif again :D (or not use it, and take back everything I said lol :x).

edit:
btw, I dont want to sound like I'm ignoring your post Vincey37, but I can't really help you out at the moment. May want to pm DCharlie, reno, ddk, or thetrin.
 
How does the PS3 render it's games ? In 720p or 1080p and then scales that to the output resolution ?

Or if you select 720p or even NTSC, will it render them in 720p or NTSC ?

I hear Tony Hawk has a bad frame rate, how runs the game in NTSC mode ? Smooth ? Like when you lower the resolution in a pc-game ? Or still laggy, because it renders in 720p no matter what ?
 
The built in web browser includes Flash support. YouTube works great. The rendering engine is based on Mozilla. It reports its user agent as Mozilla/5.0 PLAYSTATION 3.
 
Forceatowulf said:
Then why are you in this thread exactly? Come back when your interest is higher. Because it seems to me, and pretty much everyone else that you're just here to bitch moan and whine.
Why not? Even though I'm not really interested, I am slightly amused at the Japanese launch, and how it went. And things will get more amusing in the next couple of months, when the traditional software drought starts. Let's see about the sales right there... :D
 
I thought I'd throw this statement in here too from the AVS boards.

I was able to play Casino Royale mp4 file and Gran Turismo HD trailer which I downloaded from playstation@network. Another cool thing is that I m now typing this message via the PS3 using the Logitech wireless keyboard and wireless laser mouse. Its pluga and play. Very cool


Wireless k/b and wireless laser mouse are in full effect on the PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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