speculawyer
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got it thxKaijima said:
this is .. . . . dorky
PS3 Home Official Thread
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this is .. . . . dorky
NullPointer
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Just wondering - anybody know when the full version of this service is slated to launch?
Not sure whether people should really consider it much of a BETA if they are charging real money for items.
Not sure whether people should really consider it much of a BETA if they are charging real money for items.
FirstInHell
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A friend of mine was looking to get a PS3 for Home, but she said it reminded her of the Sims Online. I tried to tell her it is different but I only know what I have read on the boards. Does anyone have any comparisons I could relay to her?
speculawyer
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FirstInHell said:
VictimOfGrief
Banned
Someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Is home not up in NA yet? I don't see it anywhere.
Is home not up in NA yet? I don't see it anywhere.
Sorry for double post--Windows Movie Maker is acting up. Does anyone else have a good method of converting movie files for upload to gametrailers? I capture to my Logitech Quickcam 9000 in .wmv, but for whatever reason, the converted version (compressed for file size) is all green and pixelated...)
I'm sure it's been mentioned a bazillion times already, but the Home world, as of now, is pretty desolate. There is soooo much potential with it and I was expecting a lot of that potential to be realized with the opening of the beta, but after spending 20-30mins on it today, I realized that (aside from the two game zones) it's pretty much as void of entertainment as the closed beta was.
When games start to award Home unlockables (like the psn namco classics game that's coming up, which allows you to unlock functional arcade cabinets for your personal spaces in Home), I think people will eventually start using it more and more just to try out all the sweet gear they got from unlocking a given trophy. It's digital rewards for your virtual accomplishments... very cool.
Ultimately though, it's frustrating simply because only a few slight changes could make Home reach the massive potential that it has. Unfortunately, it's already burned through what little patience most gamers have... I mean, I probably won't boot up home again until someone says there's something worth checking out (which could be a long while.)
When games start to award Home unlockables (like the psn namco classics game that's coming up, which allows you to unlock functional arcade cabinets for your personal spaces in Home), I think people will eventually start using it more and more just to try out all the sweet gear they got from unlocking a given trophy. It's digital rewards for your virtual accomplishments... very cool.
Ultimately though, it's frustrating simply because only a few slight changes could make Home reach the massive potential that it has. Unfortunately, it's already burned through what little patience most gamers have... I mean, I probably won't boot up home again until someone says there's something worth checking out (which could be a long while.)
I did a video review of Home. I'm not really a fan of it in its current state but hopefully later on down the road Sony will actually do something worthwhile for it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvmDTv3uT4Y&fmt=18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvmDTv3uT4Y&fmt=18
Wow, Sony needs to start getting some new blood.
To hear about this 3 years ago and realize how long it is beta, to be in this state is dissapointing to say the least. I found the whole experience to be "sterile"
I think about how MS announced NXE about 6 months ago? generated enough hype that people risked bannings to download an unauthorized updated firmware.
Sony should have kept Home closer to their chest, they really killed any hype that HOME should have been generating.
Let's see how the final product ends up
edit: 2 years ago...typo my bad
To hear about this 3 years ago and realize how long it is beta, to be in this state is dissapointing to say the least. I found the whole experience to be "sterile"
I think about how MS announced NXE about 6 months ago? generated enough hype that people risked bannings to download an unauthorized updated firmware.
Sony should have kept Home closer to their chest, they really killed any hype that HOME should have been generating.
Let's see how the final product ends up
edit: 2 years ago...typo my bad
dreamer3kx
Member
ok i changed my mind, Sony should scrap this thing now, I know they probably cant and wont but they should.
I won't be using Home, but I just hope it doesn't lose money for Sony and stop them from adding functionality to the XMB.Loudninja said:
They really have to just face it that Microsoft had some awesome ideas and copy it wholesale, while also doing stuff that leverages their own strengths (i.e. blu-ray, etc.).
Bearillusion
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Dunlop said:
Pretty sure it wasn't shown in 05.
Okay, I posted a version of my video with the trick for Echochrome's Stage B on GameTrailers, but like I said before it was all buggy and...green? I'm trying to use Linux now to import and convert/compress the file for the upload to GameTrailers now, since that green video ALSO cut out a large percentage of the video...
edit: The URL is http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/295917.html in case you want to see it all greenified. I'll re-post when I get the new version up. No point in watching the whole video, really, just get an idea of what you need to do and you should have it covered...
edit: The URL is http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/295917.html in case you want to see it all greenified. I'll re-post when I get the new version up. No point in watching the whole video, really, just get an idea of what you need to do and you should have it covered...
rothbart said:Wow, how'd you hear about this three years ago?!?!
Exaggerate much?
Only to impress the ladies : )
Being married with kids means....not for the last decade : (
Was a typo, the point was Sony could have generated a shitload of hype but wasted it. The final product could be the greatest thing since sliced bread, we'll see
Whenever you heard about it first, add 6 months to a year and that's the development. They usually don't announce things when they are literally "on the drawing board". It had to already have been through pre-planning, planning, and initial development prior to its first announcement.
a Master Ninja
Member
The Uncharted "HOME space" was poorly conceived
-The bar is tiny and cramped, the content within isn't so hot (terrible trailer, should be Uncharted 2, and the flash game blows)
-You need to visit an outside source to learn the door codes, or spam/scream at the other people in the bar until somebody tells you (which everyone is doing constantly, it seems)
-You need to enter the codes EVERY time you want to enter the room, not just the first time
-You have to wait in line to use the keypad, just like the damn arcade games!
-The bar is tiny and cramped, the content within isn't so hot (terrible trailer, should be Uncharted 2, and the flash game blows)
-You need to visit an outside source to learn the door codes, or spam/scream at the other people in the bar until somebody tells you (which everyone is doing constantly, it seems)
-You need to enter the codes EVERY time you want to enter the room, not just the first time
-You have to wait in line to use the keypad, just like the damn arcade games!
WiiRevolution1
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No you dont. Once you enter a space just use the...uh....Virtual System(?) goto Locations and then goto favorites and favorite the 3 Uncharted spaces.a Master Ninja said:
I think I remember them saying not at the launch of Home but soon after (I would think before the end of 08 but I dunno)
Of all the games I must say the airplane game in the Red Bull space is the best one I've seen.
Can't wait for new mall stuff. I hope they update it every Thursday.
NullPointer said:
Exactly. I was in the Xbox Live beta ages ago, back when they put up ReVolt cars for a fee (though it didn't charge you real money) to test the system and BROUGHT AN END TO GAMING AS WE KNOW IT. Charging actual money for items makes the 'beta' release excuses a bit less tangible.
a Master Ninja
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Those three rooms are not accessible from the World Map, even though I've been in all of them.WiiRevolution1 said:
WiiRevolution1
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Yea but its still helpful for now (Hopefully they change it)TuxBobble said:
Also just logged into my PSN account...I got about 60 people wanting to join my club...I guess I should'nt have had the name of the club be "LittleBigPlanet" dang its weird I'e never been this popular :lol
I'll probally have to shoot most or all down because of the club limit...and save those spaces for people who want to join and dont put a blank message.
Home is such a waste. Sony should have never showed this when they did. Should have just announced it two months ago or something and dropped it when ready. Anyone that's been remotely hyped will most likely be disappointed. The highlight of this is trolling other PS3 owners.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
speculawyer said:
Why? They couldn't make an interesting lobby.
Maybe this is what the Getaway team builds on their days off.
Opus Angelorum
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Can't get logged on here in the UK, same error as above.
Tormentoso
Banned
HOME BETA....
I think that should say it all for all of those who are actually complaining about it,yes it doesn't have much but is just starting,people should give it at least a year before actually flaming,who really expected sony to release Home not beta with 600 features and things this year?
People should be more flexible when it comes to this things,is on beta stage for god sake.
I think that should say it all for all of those who are actually complaining about it,yes it doesn't have much but is just starting,people should give it at least a year before actually flaming,who really expected sony to release Home not beta with 600 features and things this year?
People should be more flexible when it comes to this things,is on beta stage for god sake.
a Master Ninja
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Your argument has no merit. Like Gmail, Home will forever be a "moving target", receiveing updates and improvments over time. It doesn't matter if it says Beta on the title screen, it is available to all PS3 users and they are charging really money for content. The "real" Beta is what was going on for about a year.Tormentoso said: