Official US/JP PLAYSTATION 3 Launch Thread

I'm surprised no-one has posted the link to the US sign up page. It's up and running on the PS3 so I thought someone would've figured out what it is so we can all get going.
 
Well, the system I'm getting through my connection has turned out to be a PS3 tard pack instead of a 60 gig system.

I'm still interested in picking up a PS3 so I've got the following questions about the tard pack...

Hard drive: Okay so I know you can upgrade these on your own whenever you'd like, but what's the story here? Is it possible to get HDDs that actually fit into the PS3 bay so you don't have to do the ugly extended cable with hard drive dangling off the side trick? And what about compatibility? Any HDD will work for the upgrade?

Mem card slots and USB: Since these are missing on the tard pack, can I use my existing USB universal card reader on the PS3 to transfer files onto the HDD? Also, since the tard pack is also missing a wi-fi adapter, USB ports become very important. How many USB ports are there on the tard pack and can I use any USB hub on the market?

Wi-fi: Again, how compatible is PS3 with stuff that's out on the market now? Can I use any wi-fi adapter off the shelves? What about the Xbox 360 wi-fi adapter? :)

Thanks for your help, folks.
 
Hard drive: Okay so I know you can upgrade these on your own whenever you'd like, but what's the story here? Is it possible to get HDDs that actually fit into the PS3 bay so you don't have to do the ugly extended cable with hard drive dangling off the side trick? And what about compatibility? Any HDD will work for the upgrade?
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Standard 2.5" laptop drives with SATA interface will work. PS3 Manual even provides instructions on how to remove the existing HDD and install your own.

Mem card slots and USB: Since these are missing on the tard pack, can I use my existing USB universal card reader on the PS3 to transfer files onto the HDD? Also, since the tard pack is also missing a wi-fi adapter, USB ports become very important. How many USB ports are there on the tard pack and can I use any USB hub on the market?
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Yes, to first question. Both models of PS3 have the same number of USB ports - 4.

Wi-fi: Again, how compatible is PS3 with stuff that's out on the market now? Can I use any wi-fi adapter off the shelves? What about the Xbox 360 wi-fi adapter? :)
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I think that's still an open question right now.
 
20GB FTW. It's for the smart people ;)

chespace said:
Hard drive: Okay so I know you can upgrade these on your own whenever you'd like, but what's the story here? Is it possible to get HDDs that actually fit into the PS3 bay so you don't have to do the ugly extended cable with hard drive dangling off the side trick? And what about compatibility? Any HDD will work for the upgrade?
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Any 2.5" SATA HDD should work fine. They slot right in, now dangling HDDs (that's only if you want to connect a larger 3.5" drive).

I'm personally gonna go for this one, probably. The included HDDs are 5400rpm, but apparently 7200rpm drives don't make a big difference to speed (as far as Watch Impress tested), and they may contribute more heat. But bigger cache can apparently make a difference.

chespace said:
Mem card slots and USB: Since these are missing on the tard pack, can I use my existing USB universal card reader on the PS3 to transfer files onto the HDD? Also, since the tard pack is also missing a wi-fi adapter, USB ports become very important. How many USB ports are there on the tard pack and can I use any USB hub on the market?
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There are 4 ports, same as 60GB.

As for a card reader..probably, but I'm not sure if anyone's tested it. USB flash drives and the like are supposed to work fine. But a specific directory structure may be required.

chespace said:
Wi-fi: Again, how compatible is PS3 with stuff that's out on the market now? Can I use any wi-fi adapter off the shelves? What about the Xbox 360 wi-fi adapter? :)
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As far as I know, these don't work yet. But you could use a wireless bridge I suppose. That's the only issue I have with the 20GB right now, although it'll disappear once they enable PSP remote play over the web instead of just locally.

edit - too slow..
 
Thanks kaching, gofreak.

So what about USB hubs (to enable more USB ports)? I guess 4 is enough at any rate.

So third-party wi-fi adapters do not work at all or just hasn't been tested by those who own PS3s right now?
 
Bad_Boy said:
Aww.....I'm not smart. :(
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Well, it was smart for me since the difference in cost was $150 - for which I could get a much bigger HDD than the 60GB offers. And I've no real need for the wifi, and absolutely no need for the removeable media slots..;) Depending on your circumstances I definitely think it's a nice flexible option, particularly if you want a HDD > 60GB.

Anyway, I have to speak up for my 20Gig-er brethern :p

chespace said:
So what about USB hubs (to enable more USB ports)? I guess 4 is enough at any rate.
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I'm not sure if it's been tested, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work..

chespace said:
So third-party wi-fi adapters do not work at all or just hasn't been tested by those who own PS3s right now?
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I think Sony has said they won't work. They're not a trivial thing to support, I think you'd need drivers for every different model. Hopefully Sony will provide one as a peripheral soon.
 
gofreak said:
Well, it was smart for me since the difference in cost was $150 - for which I could get a much bigger HDD than the 60GB offers. And I've no real need for the wifi, and absolutely no need for the removeable media slots..;) Depending on your circumstances I definitely think it's a nice flexible option, particularly if you want a HDD > 60GB.

Anyway, I have to speak up for my 20Gig-er brethern :p



I'm not sure if it's been tested, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work..



I think Sony has said they won't work. They're not a trivial thing to support, I think you'd need drivers for every different model. Hopefully Sony will provide one as a peripheral soon.
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you dont live in the states I think...how did you get a ps3?
 
gofreak said:
Well, it was smart for me since the difference in cost was $150 - for which I could get a much bigger HDD than the 60GB offers. And I've no real need for the wifi, and absolutely no need for the removeable media slots..;) Depending on your circumstances I definitely think it's a nice flexible option, particularly if you want a HDD > 60GB.
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point taken. :P I figure I'll be using all of the features out of the box so I mind as well get the 60gb unit. Theres no ethernet connection where my tv is placed so wifi is needed, and I dont want any wifi adaptor attached to the front of the unit via usb if that becomes the case. Every member in my family uses memory cards weather its for palm pilots, cell phones, or cameras so I figure I'll put some use to those slots as well. The hard drive is the only thing not trivial; which you said you can always change at a later day.

but I fully understand if you guys go for the 20gb unit. its personal preference really.
 
chespace said:
Wi-fi: Again, how compatible is PS3 with stuff that's out on the market now? Can I use any wi-fi adapter off the shelves? What about the Xbox 360 wi-fi adapter? :)
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You can't use any USB wifi adapter. However, you can use any wireless-ethernet bridge, since they just connect to the network port and convert it to wireless. Something like this for example.
 
chespace said:
Well, the system I'm getting through my connection has turned out to be a PS3 tard pack instead of a 60 gig system.

I'm still interested in picking up a PS3 so I've got the following questions about the tard pack...

Hard drive: Okay so I know you can upgrade these on your own whenever you'd like, but what's the story here? Is it possible to get HDDs that actually fit into the PS3 bay so you don't have to do the ugly extended cable with hard drive dangling off the side trick? And what about compatibility? Any HDD will work for the upgrade?

Mem card slots and USB: Since these are missing on the tard pack, can I use my existing USB universal card reader on the PS3 to transfer files onto the HDD? Also, since the tard pack is also missing a wi-fi adapter, USB ports become very important. How many USB ports are there on the tard pack and can I use any USB hub on the market?

Wi-fi: Again, how compatible is PS3 with stuff that's out on the market now? Can I use any wi-fi adapter off the shelves? What about the Xbox 360 wi-fi adapter? :)

Thanks for your help, folks.
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:lol :lol

You called it the tard pack 5 times. I find that funny. GAF hasn't considered the 20 Gig version the 'tard' pack for months now.
 
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/16029391.htm

A west Georgia man was so determined to buy 15 pieces of the latest video game hardware as Christmas gifts that he hired people to stand in line for him, but the plan fell apart when other customers got wind of it and complained.

"This is the only way I can get what I want," said Murray Newlin, a Columbus dentist who was seeking 15 PlayStation 3 consoles as Christmas gifts for grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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:lol Yeah right..

He was prepared to buy available units from Wal-Mart stores in Columbus and several Alabama cities, using a crew of 60 workers he cycled through in eight-hour shifts, according to one of the temps he hired.

But he abandoned his plan Wednesday after other potential PlayStation customers got wind of it and began complaining to him, to the store managers and to the employment agency he used.
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Good grief!
 
Goldrusher said:
How big are the demos ?

I live in a country where internet is blazingly fast (10 megabit for basic service), yet it's pretty restricted as to how much you can do with it. There's a limit of 10GB allowed to download per month.
It helps to reduce piracy, but honest users who want to download demos and HD-trailers are getting shafted.

So:

1) how big are the demos ?

2) can you download them with a PC and put the file on a memory card or USB HDD ?

3) can you burn updates or demos on cd or dvd ?

Thanks.
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1) motorstorm is 498 mbyte. Shame it doesnt say it in the PSstore. online when you start downloading. will update the sizes when I have time

2) that would be intresting. what also could be intresting is download trough your ps3 directly on an usb attached storage (usb drive, mp3 player etc)
this way you can carry demos and movies to your friends house

3) hm difficult to say
 
mckmas8808 said:
:lol :lol

You called it the tard pack 5 times. I find that funny. GAF hasn't considered the 20 Gig version the 'tard' pack for months now.
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Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Tard pack. So catchy. So NICE. :lol

But seriously, I'm pleasantly surprised to see that the 20 gig version is such a viable option.
 
Any 2.5" SATA HDD should work fine. They slot right in, now dangling HDDs (that's only if you want to connect a larger 3.5" drive). I'm personally gonna go for this one, probably
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Gofreak, is that a SATA drive? I thought those had those tiny connectors, that looks like something you can plug one of those old IDE ribbon cables into. Does the PS3 support this?
 
chespace, i already tested a usb wifi stick (from asus) PS3 recognizes it as a unknown usb device. no driver at the moment.

what would be cool is that the 20g has actually a wifi chipset inside but disabled in os or something like that. common hackers! work your ass
 
Fox News has a feature on PS3, 360 and Wii right now...

The guy says "PS3 has motion sensing, so Nintendo sorta started this trend."
Shepherd asks: "oh so what about Wii?"
The guy said "Wii is $250, so it's much cheaper than the other systems..."
Shepherd replies "It's cheaper, why?"
The guy says "Well, it doesn't display in HD and it's more for families..."
Shepherd goes "So it doesn't have any good games? Pfft."

What the hell :lol
 
Amir0x said:
Fox News has a feature on PS3, 360 and Wii right now...

The guy says "PS3 has motion sensing, so Nintendo sorta started this trend."
Shepherd asks: "oh so what about Wii?"
The guy said "Wii is $250, so it's much cheaper than the other systems..."
Shepherd replies "It's cheaper, why?"
The guy says "Well, it doesn't display in HD and it's more for families..."
Shepherd goes "So it doesn't have any good games? Pfft."

What the hell :lol
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It's official. Family games != good games.
 
Mrbob said:
Wow, listening to talk radio today they are talking about a scene from a wal mart about an hour away from me regarding the PS3. They had 50 people waiting for the system in the morning, and the assistant manager didn't want them lingering around since they only have 10 systems. Instead of doing first come first serve or a raffle, he set up a "game" where he placed 10 lawn chairs down in the distance and the first 10 people who rushed into a chair got a system. In the process one kid hit a pole and had to be rushed away to the hospital. Sounds like he is ok but they are talking abou the ramifications now and if Wal Mart is liable for the damages. WTF was this assistant manager thinking?!
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:lol :lol
 
Amir0x said:
Fox News has a feature on PS3, 360 and Wii right now...

The guy says "PS3 has motion sensing, so Nintendo sorta started this trend."
Shepherd asks: "oh so what about Wii?"
The guy said "Wii is $250, so it's much cheaper than the other systems..."
Shepherd replies "It's cheaper, why?"
The guy says "Well, it doesn't display in HD and it's more for families..."
Shepherd goes "So it doesn't have any good games? Pfft."

What the hell :lol
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:lol that is so wrong...
 
Hunter D said:
The more I read about the launch is the more I believe 10,000+ ps3s will be on ebay.
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From the news coverage on the street interviews on T.V. and Sean Hannity on the radio talking to a PS3 camper about buying his PS3 for $3k makes me also think that over half the people in lines are tring to sell the system.
 
There are ads for "2 ps3s" in my dorm elevator for 2,500 each. This person will negotiate. Avoid the dangerous lines. :lol
 
Wow, listening to talk radio today they are talking about a scene from a wal mart about an hour away from me regarding the PS3. They had 50 people waiting for the system in the morning, and the assistant manager didn't want them lingering around since they only have 10 systems. Instead of doing first come first serve or a raffle, he set up a "game" where he placed 10 lawn chairs down in the distance and the first 10 people who rushed into a chair got a system. In the process one kid hit a pole and had to be rushed away to the hospital. Sounds like he is ok but they are talking abou the ramifications now and if Wal Mart is liable for the damages. WTF was this assistant manager thinking?!
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:lol :lol :lol
 
Wow, listening to talk radio today they are talking about a scene from a wal mart about an hour away from me regarding the PS3. They had 50 people waiting for the system in the morning, and the assistant manager didn't want them lingering around since they only have 10 systems. Instead of doing first come first serve or a raffle, he set up a "game" where he placed 10 lawn chairs down in the distance and the first 10 people who rushed into a chair got a system. In the process one kid hit a pole and had to be rushed away to the hospital. Sounds like he is ok but they are talking abou the ramifications now and if Wal Mart is liable for the damages. WTF was this assistant manager thinking?!
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:lol :lol :lol

Please, tell me they had the Benny Hill soundtrack blaring over the parking lot speakers and someone taped it for YouTube.
 
Formula One impressions from IGN

One thing to note right from the off is that Formula 1 gives a tremendous feeling of speed, especially when racing from the in-car or first-person viewpoint. The cars accelerate away hard, making the most of Monza's long opening straight and within seconds the packed out grandstands make way for lush green trees that whizz past in a blur. It's not just trackside objects that have been modelled in the game either, but the surrounding trees and buildings too, giving the game a real sense of depth. The sky, too, looks almost photorealistic, especially when it's clouded over during the wet weather races.
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Don't take your eyes off the track for too long though, because the first corner is a right-left chicane that catapults your car into the speed trap if you fail to slam on the anchors hard enough. Edging out onto the rumble strips enables you to take a wider, faster route around the apex without losing grip, although the front of the car judders in protest, but the tyres will still maintain their grip. However, overcook the accelerator too much and the rear end will slide out, sending you spinning off into the grass. Getting back onto the tarmac is no easy task either, because the loose grass sticks to the tyres and reduces their grip, causing them to spin if you accelerate too hard.
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Turn the realism and damage up to maximum and it's a different racing experience entirely. Admittedly it's not so realistic it's unplayable, at least at this stage, but it's still tough enough to ensure you'll only complete a lap by sticking to the racing line and gentling dabbing the brakes and accelerator to maintain control of the car. Push it too hard and the tyres will lose they grip or, worse still, you'll crunch into the back of the car in front, sending shards of carbon fibre body parts flying across the circuit. Damage naturally affects the performance of a car and while we assume you'll be able to replace shattered spoilers and wings by entering the pits, the feature wasn't working in the build we played. Instead we kept plodding around the track in our broken car until we were disqualified for causing too many prangs.
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Although Formula 1 is still some way from completion there's no denying it looks great and the two finished tracks give a good indication of the detail and realism we can expect in the game. We can't wait to drive through the snaking streets of Monaco and hit top speed along the back straight on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit in Montreal. We're also keeping our fingers crossed for full 22-player online races, so hopefully we'll see you out on the circuit.
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http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746391p1.html
 
chespace said:
Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Tard pack. So catchy. So NICE. :lol

But seriously, I'm pleasantly surprised to see that the 20 gig version is such a viable option.
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It's not my feeling that have been hurt going by your earlier post. ;)
 
mckmas8808 said:
It's not my feeling that have been hurt going by your earlier post. ;)
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If it makes you feel any better in relative comparison, the $600 version is the stupidly frivolous pack and then it would proceed to PS3 retard, premium X360 more retarded, and finally, X360 core the retardiest*.










*I know retardiest isn't a word, but it is here!
 
local eb says they don't even have their consoles yet.

either he's lying or they got 2 and the employees took them for themselves or he's sick of all the calls.

still kind of interesting.
 
mrklaw said:
i have a motorola BT headset and just got my PS3. I'll see if I can try it out later tonight. Is it something that'll only work in Resistance or other online game?
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THANK YOU! I guess you can try it out anywhere there's voice chat enabled... any game, maybe if there's a voice chat option in xmb? Please PM me when you find out incase I miss it in the sea of posts going on here! Thx...
 
arne said:
local eb says they don't even have their consoles yet.

either he's lying or they got 2 and the employees took them for themselves or he's sick of all the calls.

still kind of interesting.
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WOW!!!! The MS employees won't stop posting doom/gloom post in this PS3 launch thread. :/
 
mckmas8808 said:
WOW!!!! The MS employees won't stop posting doom/gloom post in this PS3 launch thread. :/
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Come on now, he wasn't posting anything negative.

gofreak said:
Real nice. I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it, but does the downloadable demo feature damage as described in this article?
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Bebpo posted earlier that it does feature damage.
 
SolidSnakex said:
Formula One impressions from IGN
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They're really overhyping the graphics and sense of speed. Honestly, if you race in the sun the game doesn't look any better or feel any faster than current-gen racers. PGR3 destroys it visually. In the rain it's pretty nice since you can't see clearly :P
 
SolidSnakex said:
Formula One impressions from IGN

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746391p1.html
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Hmmm, sounds good. I'll stick to the graphics comments for now, b/c I don't trust game journos and F1 games. Most have no clue what it's about. For instance, calling a gravel trap a "speed trap." You want to go through the speed traps as fast as possible, they just record your speed on the longest straight. :lol Anyway, I hope the controls are good, and I hope the damage is done well. I still have nightmares of random engine and suspension failures in F1:CE. Xbox fans should petition Bizarre to make an open-wheel racer, as they did one of the best ones on the PS1. PEACE.
 
mckmas8808 said:
WOW!!!! The MS employees won't stop posting doom/gloom post in this PS3 launch thread. :/
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:lol

right. busted.

because you know, I wasn't calling to inquire about my preorder or anything.
:rolleyes



EDIT: Thanks solidsnakex.
 
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