Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition

[Liver&Onions]

The last one took 5 months to the day to close. Come on PS3 folk - start discussing!

[TLwizard]

PSN cards are now up for sale at Best Buy online.

[Baron Of Hell]

I don't really want to talk about the PS3. However, I have been playing the force unleashed. I'm not going to talk about it though.

[jdpatri]

PSN cards are now up for sale at Best Buy online.

Finally! The opportunity for discount PSN dollars. We're going to make it out of the stone age yet.

[SonOfAStu]

I just got a Resistance 2 beta code in my email, but I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow for a week, so it's up for grabs. Anyone want it?

[awil1026]

Me!

[SonOfAStu]

You got it. Check your PM.

[awil1026]

You got it. Check your PM.

Thanks, man!

[chrisfelice]

Finally! The opportunity for discount PSN dollars. We're going to make it out of the stone age yet.

I must be missing something... $50 for a $50 card doesn't sound like a "deal" at all... $40 for a $50 card would be something...

What gives?

[Liver&Onions]

I must be missing something... $50 for a $50 card doesn't sound like a "deal" at all... $40 for a $50 card would be something...

What gives?

the possibility of sales/coupons is now real.

[dsa_shea]

And maybe the PSN cards will count towards you gamer reward zone points at Best Buy thus earning you and extra 10 bucks for every 150 spent.

[Drexl]

Is anyone having trouble with games for download? Since I got my arcade stick I thought I'd get that Tekken DR. I've downloaded it twice and I get an error when I try to install it. Maybe the third time will be the charm.

Oh well, I guess when it comes to PSN, you get what you pay for. ;)

[TLwizard]

Is anyone having trouble with games for download? Since I got my arcade stick I thought I'd get that Tekken DR. I've downloaded it twice and I get an error when I try to install it. Maybe the third time will be the charm.

Oh well, I guess when it comes to PSN, you get what you pay for. ;)I downloaded four demos and add-on content things tonight and had no problems with anything. For that matter, I don't think I've ever had a corrupt download or install. I know I haven't experienced XBLA, but (save for the slow downloads) I have had great experiences with PSN. It's made me a convert to online gaming, which I had always poo-pooed on before.

[Ravenous]

I have no idea what PSN card is or what PSU for a beta code for resistance is. Why would I get something in my email?

[TLwizard]

I have no idea what PSN card is or what PSU for a beta code for resistance is. Why would I get something in my email?
PSU is the Playstation Underground. http://www.us.playstation.com/

There you can register your playstation hardware and software. Sign up for announcements. Go to their forums. Check the playstation blog. A few weeks back they had a signup for the Resistance 2 beta and are now sending out the codes. They also had codes for the LittleBigPlanet beta and other stuff.

The PSN card is basically a gift card for the playstation network. Sorta like Xbox points or Wii points. You can use the card to purchase downloadable content for your PS3. Some are happy about this because it means they can make a purchase without having to use their credit card online. Others are happy because it means an increased possibility of getting PSN credit at a discount and therefore ultimately getting a better deal on DLC.

[SonOfAStu]

Grand Theft Auto IV trophy patch is going to be available on Monday. Maybe I'll actually play this game now. I have no doubt I'll love it, but just haven't set aside the time yet to really get into it.

[jdpatri]

Others are happy because it means an increased possibility of getting PSN credit at a discount and therefore ultimately getting a better deal on DLC.

:toast:

[bunkaroo]

Grand Theft Auto IV trophy patch is going to be available on Monday. Maybe I'll actually play this game now. I have no doubt I'll love it, but just haven't set aside the time yet to really get into it.

I don't suppose you get retroactive trophies on what you've already accomplished? :)

[slop101]

Is there a way to block trophies for those who couldn't give a shit?

I mean, I have to wait for them to load each time I fire up a game, which is crap - I'd rather not have to do that. Even on the 360 I've turned off the achievement notification.

[Auto'd DVD's]

I don't suppose you get retroactive trophies on what you've already accomplished? :)

Nope.

[dsa_shea]

I guess I might just have to start over on GTAIV and finally play it through to the end.

[bunkaroo]

I played GTA IV through to the end of the main storyline but still have a lot of the police and other side quests to do. This is where it would be nice to be to play any mission you've already complete.

Oh well, I used the cellphone cheats like crazy the first time so maybe I'll play the game straight up again since I assume the cell phone cheats would disable the trophies anyway.

[hdtv00]

Well I finally broke down and bought one....so I'm allowed in here now hehe.

I couldnt' take any more of a college football/Formula One withdrawl, it's been like 4 years with no console.

[dsa_shea]

Well I finally broke down and bought one....so I'm allowed in here now hehe.

I couldnt' take any more of a college football/Formula One withdrawl, it's been like 4 years with no console.

Add your PSN name in your sig so that some of us on here can add you as a friend.

[bdshort]

I got a beta code for Resistance 2 a couple days ago, but really haven't had a chance to play it much yet. I know that I suck at it though! I've been playing a lot of High Velocity Bowling though! Anyone up for a match, add me :)

[awil1026]

I got a beta code for Resistance 2 a couple days ago, but really haven't had a chance to play it much yet. I know that I suck at it though! I've been playing a lot of High Velocity Bowling though! Anyone up for a match, add me :)

I will be adding you, kind sir. I, too, have been playing a lot of HVB.

[Ravenous]

PSU is the Playstation Underground. http://www.us.playstation.com/

There you can register your playstation hardware and software. Sign up for announcements. Go to their forums. Check the playstation blog. A few weeks back they had a signup for the Resistance 2 beta and are now sending out the codes. They also had codes for the LittleBigPlanet beta and other stuff.

The PSN card is basically a gift card for the playstation network. Sorta like Xbox points or Wii points. You can use the card to purchase downloadable content for your PS3. Some are happy about this because it means they can make a purchase without having to use their credit card online. Others are happy because it means an increased possibility of getting PSN credit at a discount and therefore ultimately getting a better deal on DLC.

Ahhh gotcha. Thanks for the info! Looks like I should sign up. Though I doubt Ill play the beta. I have tons of Demos and hardly played any of those yet.

[brianluvdvd]

Okay...long story short...I got another PS3. This time it is the 80GB MGS special that has BC! Yah! I got it off ebay for a fantastic price (if you don't know about the current 25% special at Ebay using Live Cashback...well you should).

Some quick questions. Since this was a used PS3, the guy who sold it to me included MGS naturally and also included the code for Pain. The kicker is he already downloaded it and the code no longer works. He did the hard drive wipe before he sent it and I can't seem to figure out if I can even get the game or not. Are downloaded games linked to your PSN account? It was likely on his and since it has been wiped, is there any way he can transfer it to me or is it lost to the internet gods?

I know this is a question that has been asked a million times but is there a list somewhere of exclusives for the PS3 and any ya'll consider must haves? If it is a game on both consoles, they will always be bought for the 360 but I would be interested in checking out some of the PS3 exclusives. I popped in MGS last night and played thru the first couple of levels. Man that game looks fantastic.

I DESPISE the PS controller but I guess I will have to get used to it. It is nice having the dualshock though and at least it feels a little heavier than the non-dualshock. Does anyone make a decent 3rd party controller for the PS3 that is patterned after the 360 controller?

I am actually most excited about getting to play God Of War I and II finally. I never owned a PS2 so I plan to pick up some of the must have exclusives for that system as well (Shadow of Collossus as well. Any others highly recommended?).

Does the first Guitar Hero and GH: Rock The 80's work fine with the PS3? If so, do you need a PS2 guitar or a PS3 guitar or do both work? Just curious if I find them cheap.

And finally, do you guys use the normal or full screen mode for your PS2 games? And do you turn smoothing on?

I know that is a lot of questions but thanks for the insight and opinions in advance.

[dsa_shea]

Okay...long story short...I got another PS3. This time it is the 80GB MGS special that has BC! Yah! I got it off ebay for a fantastic price (if you don't know about the current 25% special at Ebay using Live Cashback...well you should).

Some quick questions. Since this was a used PS3, the guy who sold it to me included MGS naturally and also included the code for Pain. The kicker is he already downloaded it and the code no longer works. He did the hard drive wipe before he sent it and I can't seem to figure out if I can even get the game or not. Are downloaded games linked to your PSN account? It was likely on his and since it has been wiped, is there any way he can transfer it to me or is it lost to the internet gods?

I know this is a question that has been asked a million times but is there a list somewhere of exclusives for the PS3 and any ya'll consider must haves? If it is a game on both consoles, they will always be bought for the 360 but I would be interested in checking out some of the PS3 exclusives. I popped in MGS last night and played thru the first couple of levels. Man that game looks fantastic.

I DESPISE the PS controller but I guess I will have to get used to it. It is nice having the dualshock though and at least it feels a little heavier than the non-dualshock. Does anyone make a decent 3rd party controller for the PS3 that is patterned after the 360 controller?

I am actually most excited about getting to play God Of War I and II finally. I never owned a PS2 so I plan to pick up some of the must have exclusives for that system as well (Shadow of Collossus as well. Any others highly recommended?).

Does the first Guitar Hero and GH: Rock The 80's work fine with the PS3? If so, do you need a PS2 guitar or a PS3 guitar or do both work? Just curious if I find them cheap.

And finally, do you guys use the normal or full screen mode for your PS2 games? And do you turn smoothing on?

I know that is a lot of questions but thanks for the insight and opinions in advance.

I hope you're not thinking about playing them on that particular PS3 as it is not backwards compatible. Other than that you can't go wrong with a PS3/Blu-Ray player.

[flix1]

I hope you're not thinking about playing them on that particular PS3 as it is not backwards compatible. Other than that you can't go wrong with a PS3/Blu-Ray player.
I know some versions of the 80GB MSG Bundle are backwards compatible.

A friend of mine is currently playing God of War II on his 80GB MSG PS3.

[wetsprockets]

I hope you're not thinking about playing them on that particular PS3 as it is not backwards compatible. Other than that you can't go wrong with a PS3/Blu-Ray player.

The 80gb MGS edition has BC. It's the last PS3 that has it.

[brianluvdvd]

The 80gb MGS edition has BC. It's the last PS3 that has it.

Yep. I already tried a PS2 game on it and it worked perfectly.

Soooo...about my dozen questions...

[TLwizard]

Okay...long story short...I got another PS3. This time it is the 80GB MGS special that has BC! Yah! I got it off ebay for a fantastic price (if you don't know about the current 25% special at Ebay using Live Cashback...well you should).

Some quick questions. Since this was a used PS3, the guy who sold it to me included MGS naturally and also included the code for Pain. The kicker is he already downloaded it and the code no longer works. He did the hard drive wipe before he sent it and I can't seem to figure out if I can even get the game or not. Are downloaded games linked to your PSN account? It was likely on his and since it has been wiped, is there any way he can transfer it to me or is it lost to the internet gods?

I know this is a question that has been asked a million times but is there a list somewhere of exclusives for the PS3 and any ya'll consider must haves? If it is a game on both consoles, they will always be bought for the 360 but I would be interested in checking out some of the PS3 exclusives. I popped in MGS last night and played thru the first couple of levels. Man that game looks fantastic.

I DESPISE the PS controller but I guess I will have to get used to it. It is nice having the dualshock though and at least it feels a little heavier than the non-dualshock. Does anyone make a decent 3rd party controller for the PS3 that is patterned after the 360 controller?

I am actually most excited about getting to play God Of War I and II finally. I never owned a PS2 so I plan to pick up some of the must have exclusives for that system as well (Shadow of Collossus as well. Any others highly recommended?).

Does the first Guitar Hero and GH: Rock The 80's work fine with the PS3? If so, do you need a PS2 guitar or a PS3 guitar or do both work? Just curious if I find them cheap.

And finally, do you guys use the normal or full screen mode for your PS2 games? And do you turn smoothing on?

I know that is a lot of questions but thanks for the insight and opinions in advance.
Let's see... PSN games are tied to accounts, so you're not going to be able to get PAIN. That is unless he's willing to give you his email address and password and then you could share the game from him.

As for exclusives, there's a list on AVS on current and future PS3 exclusives. (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858296) As far as recommended games, Uncharted is always highly recommended. As is Ratchet and Clank. I really enjoy Warhawk as well as Buzz Quiz. LittleBigPlanet is the new hot title which is really impressive. As far as PSN exclusive titles, you should check out Pixeljunk Monsters as well as Eden, although Monsters is probably more friendly. The Last Guy is also fun.

As far as GH and stuff, I don't know the answers to those questions. But, on PS2 games, I have been using full screen mode. Not sure about video smoothing.

[TLwizard]

I also meant to add that I hope the ebay guy also sent you the original receipt in case you need any warranty work done.

[chess]

Pain is worthless...no big loss.

PS2 Guitar Heroes are problematic at best on PS3, and I have the 60Gb. Guitars no workie. But the good news is that Rock Band has been positively walking all over Guitar Hero for the past year. I'd pick up RB2 disk only, rent RB1 to extract the tracks, and get a GH3 Les Paul used at Gamestop for $30.

Recommendations...

PS3 exclusives:

Warhawk
Uncharted
Wipeout HD
Ratchet
MGS4
LittleBigPlanet

Multiconsole:

Rock Band!!!!
Gran Theft Auto 4
Bioshock
Pure
Lego anything...if you have kids

[Ravenous]

Okay I got Bioshock!!! I havent gotten a game this close to its release in years.

Who else got it? Too bad theres no online play. I wont dive into it until Im done with Burnout, and Ive got about 23 cars left till Im done, but about 85 events till elite license.

[Michael Corvin]

Okay I got Bioshock!!! I havent gotten a game this close to its release in years.

Who else got it? Too bad theres no online play. I wont dive into it until Im done with Burnout, and Ive got about 23 cars left till Im done, but about 85 events till elite license.

-ohbfrank- Online play does not belong in a game like this.

[Decker]

I DESPISE the PS controller but I guess I will have to get used to it. It is nice having the dualshock though and at least it feels a little heavier than the non-dualshock. Does anyone make a decent 3rd party controller for the PS3 that is patterned after the 360 controller?
...

I never understand statements like that. Sure, you can prefer the 360's controller over the ps3 one, but to DESPISE it? I rather like it. Certainy the D pad is significantly better -- it's essentially useless on the 360's controller. I also prefer the DS3's convex textured stick heads over the 360's concave dimpled ones. I didn't like the sixaxis as it was too light and the missing feedback was a big deal to me, but the DS3 is pretty fine in my book.

[brianluvdvd]

What's so hard to understand? I don't like their controller. You like the feel of it. I hate the feel of it. Everyone has different feeling and opinions.

It just feels so small and cramped in my hands. It's not like I have huge hands but just normal average size hands. It just doesn't feel very comfortable when I am so used to the 360's controller. The triggers and bumpers on the Dualshock especially suck if you are used to the triggers and bumpers of the 360. The sticks seem too far in and um...I just hate this controller. I don't have one good thing to say about it except that the rumble works well.

[slop101]

The Dualshock controller always feels like it's about to slip out of my hand - kinda like holding two eggs.

[pinata242]

The Dualshock controller always feels like it's about to slip out of my hand - kinda like holding two eggs.

Next time leave the shells on, genius.

I know exactly what you mean and that's a great way to put it. It was fine when that's all there was, but the 360 controller blows it away, d-pad notwithstanding. That's broken functionality, but form factor is light years ahead and, really, that's one of the most important properties of a video game controller.

[awil1026]

I find that my hands/fingers get the tingling, "falling asleep" sensation with pretty much every controller*, for some reason- plus the handhelds.

*Only used 360 controller once or twice for short time periods, so can't say how it fairs.

[Ravenous]

-ohbfrank- Online play does not belong in a game like this.

-rolleyes- Why not?

The PS3 controller was always my fave. But Ive noticed my palm and finger starting to hurt after awhile when playing Burnout

[fumanstan]

I never understand statements like that. Sure, you can prefer the 360's controller over the ps3 one, but to DESPISE it? I rather like it. Certainy the D pad is significantly better -- it's essentially useless on the 360's controller. I also prefer the DS3's convex textured stick heads over the 360's concave dimpled ones. I didn't like the sixaxis as it was too light and the missing feedback was a big deal to me, but the DS3 is pretty fine in my book.

Of all things, a controller would be the easiest thing to despise. I can't imagine despising a console itself, but it's pretty easy to hate how something feels and controls in your hands. Not really any different from despising the way, say a Mouse on the PC, feels and functions.

[Baron Of Hell]

-rolleyes- Why not?


Multiplayer would have come at a price. The single player game would have suffered and the single player game could use a little work. My thought is multiplayer shouldn't be done until the single player game is near 100% like half life.

[Michael Corvin]

-rolleyes- Why not?

The PS3 controller was always my fave. But Ive noticed my palm and finger starting to hurt after awhile when playing Burnout

It's not a run and gun FPS. It is slow, atmospheric and deliberate. Multiplayer would essentially go against everything the game represents.

Not every game needs multiplayer. I can't stand when people bring it up as if it is a negative.

[Drexl]

What's so hard to understand? I don't like their controller. You like the feel of it. I hate the feel of it. Everyone has different feeling and opinions.

It just feels so small and cramped in my hands. It's not like I have huge hands but just normal average size hands. It just doesn't feel very comfortable when I am so used to the 360's controller. The triggers and bumpers on the Dualshock especially suck if you are used to the triggers and bumpers of the 360. The sticks seem too far in and um...I just hate this controller. I don't have one good thing to say about it except that the rumble works well.

I suggest getting the Messiah trigger extenders. They make a huge difference. Forget the armor though; it's crap.

Or, if you're really determined to have controller you like better, and have some time on your hands: http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/01/how-to-make-a-ps360-controller/ :)

[brianluvdvd]

I suggest getting the Messiah trigger extenders. They make a huge difference. Forget the armor though; it's crap.

Or, if you're really determined to have controller you like better, and have some time on your hands: http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/01/how-to-make-a-ps360-controller/ :)

Holy shit, that's cool! Can't I just buy one from that guy? ;)

I'll check out the trigger extenders. Had no idea they even made such a thing. I was a Target today and checked out their third party PS3 controllers. Logitech had some pretty cool looking 360 knock-offs but it would be hard to give up rumble. I will probably have to suck it up as no third party controllers ever get rumble, correct?

[Michael Corvin]

I'm still waiting for some NERF controllers for the 360/PS3.

[Ravenous]

It's not a run and gun FPS. It is slow, atmospheric and deliberate. Multiplayer would essentially go against everything the game represents.

Not every game needs multiplayer. I can't stand when people bring it up as if it is a negative.

I never said it as a negative! If I thought it mattered, I wouldnt have gotten the game. I dont even play online anyway. I have Burnout and played it once online for about 15 mins. Thats it.

I would have just liked to play as a Big Daddy in Bio, that would kick ass.

[slop101]

I would have just liked to play as a Big Daddy in Bio, that would kick ass.keep playing...

[Michael Corvin]

Like slop said, keep playing you might just get your wish. No offense, but I think it's a bit weird that you are arguing your stance without having played the game yet. Do you realize how big and cumbersome the Big Daddy's are? That means you are very...very slow in that suit. It would not make for a very fun multiplayer experience.

[bdshort]

I will be adding you, kind sir. I, too, have been playing a lot of HVB.

You have been approved

[Ravenous]

Like slop said, keep playing you might just get your wish. No offense, but I think it's a bit weird that you are arguing your stance without having played the game yet. Do you realize how big and cumbersome the Big Daddy's are? That means you are very...very slow in that suit. It would not make for a very fun multiplayer experience.

Im not arguing anything.... Ive played the demo and liked it enough to get the game.

[pedagogue]

The PS3 controller was always my fave. But Ive noticed my palm and finger starting to hurt after awhile when playing Burnout

I really like the PS3 controller, though I still prefer a keyboard to anything else for FPS. I don't like the 360 controller....it sort of reminds me of the Jaguar controller from back in the day.

Glad to see someone (Drexl) posted the controller conversion...pretty cool stuff.

[aktick]

PS3 Eye for $23 today at Amazon, should I bite?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[Decker]

PS3 Eye for $23 today at Amazon, should I bite?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

Functionality is very limited (but certainly better than the 360's). It is nice to have if you play Singstar, as it'll make videos of your performances that you can actually share online via the PSN. If you have LittleBigPlanet (and if you own a PS3, you should), you can use it to take pictures that you can turn into stickers and apply on anything in any level. It's pretty cool. If, however, you aren't planning on either of those games, it's pretty useless.


Well, at least until this comes out next year:

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[aktick]

I've got LBP on the way, so I'll probably grab one. And that pet game looks incredibly fun, hopefully it works close to as good as the video shows.

[Rob V]

That pet game looks great for my daughter. I can already see people drawing big pornographic penis' and whatnot for him to "play with" :)

[Jtnguyen12]

Wow, nice video and i look in it ')

[mullivan]

I'm thinking of picking up a PS3 when I'm back in the US for the holidays in December (I live in Japan.) I had been on the fence about this for a while but was finally swayed to get one when I learned the US and Japan are in the same region for Blu Ray discs :)

My dilemma now is working out which version to buy. From the wikipedia page I see the newest versions are missing feature found on previous models:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3#Retail_configurations
Seem the only versions being manufactured now are not BC (not a big deal for me as I don't have a PS2), have fewer USB slots, no flash card reader (not sure I would every use this) and no SACD support (not even sure what this.)

Any recommendations on which version I should buy? Are the new versions improved in any way apart from the increased hard drive space?

[Decker]

Any recommendations on which version I should buy? Are the new versions improved in any way apart from the increased hard drive space?

I'm not sure if the new version is BC, but Amazon has the limited-edition Gunmetal grey Metal Gear Solid 4 Kojima Bundle (http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Metal-Solid-Kojima-Bundle-3/dp/B001IZIAK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1225348356&sr=8-2) 40 GB model for $399.99 next week. Seems like a hell of a deal on a very nice collector's edition that sold for $600 a few months ago.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C7UpBlFGL._SS500_.jpg

I wish I could get that -- it's really nice. Yeah, the HDD is way too small, but they're easy and chap to replace now.

[TLwizard]

I'm not sure if the new version is BC, but Amazon has the limited-edition Gunmetal grey Metal Gear Solid 4 Kojima Bundle (http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Metal-Solid-Kojima-Bundle-3/dp/B001IZIAK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1225348356&sr=8-2) 40 GB model for $399.99 next week. Seems like a hell of a deal on a very nice collector's edition that sold for $600 a few months ago.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C7UpBlFGL._SS500_.jpg

I wish I could get that -- it's really nice. Yeah, the HDD is way too small, but they're easy and chap to replace now.
That one doesn't have BC. Only 2 USB ports. No SACD, no media card reader, etc.

[RocShemp]

I adore my PlayStation 3. It’s easily the best Blu-Ray player on the market and there are a lot of great games on it to enjoy. However, there is a hardware issue I have that has yet to be resolved.

The problem is (as I recently discovered) twofold. Both issues relate to the audio output of the PlayStation 3 via HDMI.

The first relates to listening to CDs. Whenever I play an audio CD on my PlayStation 3, rather than output the signal as 2-channel signal to my Onkyo TX-SR705, the PlayStation 3 sends the signal as if it were a 7.1-channel signal. This is problematic because my receiver is then “tricked” into thinking it’s receiving a true 7.1 mix and therefore disallows the use of any of its surround decoders. In reality, only the left and right speakers are receiving any audio whereas the other 5.1 channels are silent.

At first, I thought the aforementioned issue was the same I was experiencing when play PlayStation 1 & PlayStation 2 titles on my PlayStation 3. My PlayStation 3 was also misrepresenting the audio on those games as 7.1-channel mixes. Because of this, games that were encoded in Pro-Logic II were not benefiting from said decoding from my receiver. In addition to that, any PlayStation 2 games that featured cinematics with 5.1-channel audio (such as Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty) were playing silent during the 5.1 capable scenes.

This is when I stumbled on the crux of the issue as regards the audio when playing back older titles. The HDMI is acting as if it were the AV MULTI OUT of a PlayStation 2 rather than the Digital Out (Optical). That is why when I play Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, rather than getting silence (as is the case with Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty), the audio that is output through the HDMI is the two channel mix that would be heard from the AV MULTI OUT if I were playing the game on a PlayStation 2.

There is a rather cumbersome workaround for the 2-channel audio (you have to unselect all audio output above 2 channels in the PlayStation 3’s Audio Output Settings) but no workaround whatsoever for the 5.1-channels issue.

I believe these audio issues could and should be corrected in a future firmware update.

[shumway]

Sony is probably aware of that, but, send support an email about it if you haven't already so that they see more people complaining about it!

[RocShemp]

I did. I took my post and copy/pasted it to a message I sent via their customer support page. Hopefully I'll get a favorable response.

[RocShemp]

So I got a response regarding my promblem.

Hello ,

Thank you for writing us.

The PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system will support audio technology such as Dolby
Digital 5.1 ch, DTS 5.1 ch, LPCM 7.1 ch, AAC, and others.<1> <2> To playback sound recorded on your
DVD/software in Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS format to reproduce the effect of listening in a movie
theater or concert hall, you must connect to audio equipment with the ability to decode DTS or Dolby
Digital sound (sold separately). You must connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using an optical digital cable (sold separately).

<1> A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. audio, supported by
Dolby TrueHD or a similar format, from the HDMI OUT connector.
<2> With system software version 2.30 or greater, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio output is now supported.

To utilize the "DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)" feature of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, you should plug in the
(yellow) "Video" connectors only. You should also disconnect the Left and Right Audio (white and
red) connectors that may be installed into your television/stereo. Every setup can vary depending
upon the make and model of your equipment, so there may be exceptions to this. One such example
would be when you may be using an RFU adapter to relay the video and sound information to the
television.

NOTE: The PLAYSTATION(R)3 system allows you to configure the audio output settings independent of
the display output settings. You may need to make sure the correct audio out setting is selected
for your installation.
1. To choose the audio output setting go to the Settings icon.
2. Navigate down to Sounds Settings and press "X".
3. Navigate to Audio Output Settings and press "X".
4. You will be then prompted to choose from "AV Multi Out port", "Digital Out (Optical)", or "HDMI."
Highlight the output port of you setup and press the right direction button. If you choose "HDMI"
go to step 5. If you choose "Digital Out (Optical)" go to step 6.
5. If you choose "HDMI", you will be given the option to choose "Automatic" or "Manual."
- Automatic: The PLAYSTATION 3 will automatically choose the method for setting the audio output
format. Highlight "Automatic" and press the right direction button.
- Manual: You are able to manually choose the audio output formats supported by your display or
AV amplifier (receiver). Highlight the audio output option and press the "X" button on the option
you wish to use and make sure the check box is checked. Once you are done, press the right
direction button. If you are uncertain what to choose, please consult the manufacturer of your home
theater equipment for additional assistance.
6. If you choose "Digital Out (Optical)," you will be give the option to select the output format
supported by the display or AV amplifier (receiver). Highlight the options and press the "X" button
and make sure the check box is checked. Once you are done, press the right direction button. If
you are uncertain which options to choose please consult the manufacturer of your home theater
equipment for additional assistance.
7. Once you are done, a summary of the audio outputs will be displayed. Press the "X" button to
save this setting.
8. The audio output of the PLAYSTATION(R)3 system will now output audio from the port you have
selected using the settings chosen.

Additionally, the audio output format for certain Blu-ray Discs(TM) or DVD media may be specified
depending on your display or AV amplifier(receiver). Go to "Settings" > "BD/DVD Settings". If the
audio output is coming from the HDMI port, select "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)". If audio
output is coming from the Digital Optical Out port, select "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (Optical
Digital)". You will be able to choose between "Bitstream" or "Linear PCM". Please contact the
manufacturer of your display or AV amplifier (receiver) to determine what your display or AV
amplified (receiver) supports.

You may wish to review our Knowledge Base for additional information:

http://playstation.custhelp.com

We would also recommend the following Knowledge Base articles that relate to this topic:

Supported Audio Output on the PLAYSTATION 3

http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=788

Additionally, we would recommend:

- Install the Latest Firmware Update

To check what version of the System Software is currently installed on your PLAYSTATION 3, from the
XMB(TM) menu go to [Settings] > [System Settings] > [System Information]. The system will display
the System Software version number. You can visit the following link to determine whether you have
the latest version installed.

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/SystemUpdate

- Check your Environment

Make sure to allow adequate ventilation to flow from the PLAYSTATION 3's vents (i.e., avoid
obstructing the vents with long/shaggy carpet, inadequate airflow from cramped entertainment cabinet
setups, etc.). Make sure to also keep the PLAYSTATION 3 away from excessive dust, smoke, steam,
extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. Full details on Safety Precautions and Use and
Handling can be found in the PLAYSTATION 3 Instruction Manual.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PS3/Manuals

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Basically he copy/pasted most (if not everything) from the trouble shooting FAQs. None of which helps me in the least. :(

[Drexl]

That is a known issue. Many people on AVS have complained about it. Sorry, there's nothing you can do until they change this.

I prefer to keep stereo music as stereo (but with the subwoofer handling the low bass), so the way it is now would work for me. However, even those of us that don't want to use surround processing could be affected. Some receivers won't even apply bass management to a lossless multichannel signal, and with this issue the subwoofer would be silent on such a receiver.

[bdshort]

10/30 update is up. Looks like mostly demos. We have Mirror's Edge (downloading now), WWE Smackdown vs. RAW, Silent Hill, and Tom Clancy's EndWar (all in the queue). Didn't look beyond that to see what else was released, but I didn't see any new full games for download. Maybe I checked in the middle of the update, cause I thought there were some new games due today too.

[Chew]

Where's the PJM patch? :mad:

[Mok]

Where's the PJM patch? :mad:

You have to delete the game and re download it from PSN.

[Chew]

You have to delete the game and re download it from PSN.

That's rather annoying. :lol:

My gameplay saves are kept separate from the game data itself, right?

[TLwizard]

Wait! Don't delete and redownload. Sony is supposed to fix this if they haven't already. You should now be able to update the normal way.

[Chew]

Wait! Don't delete and redownload. Sony is supposed to fix this if they haven't already. You should now be able to update the normal way.

Yup, I see that on ps3fanboy: it will update when you launch the game. :up:

[naitram]

Yup, I see that on ps3fanboy: it will update when you launch the game. :up:

Yes updated mine, got a trophy already!

[chrisfelice]

Yes updated mine, got a trophy already!

ditto

[brianluvdvd]

I saw that my local Target has the old version of Warhawk with an included Bluetooth headset packaged with it. Is the game and the headset worth the $29.99?

[dizzlle01]

I just got Little Big Planet and its an awesome game so far. Where you go to find user created levels.

[Decker]

I just got Little Big Planet and its an awesome game so far. Where you go to find user created levels.

Select "Cool Levels" below the main quest select choice.

BTW: There's a LBP thread below.

[jiggawhat]

I saw that my local Target has the old version of Warhawk with an included Bluetooth headset packaged with it. Is the game and the headset worth the $29.99?

I think so.

[Chew]

Even when you're a pretty good PJM player, a lot of these trophies are mighty hard. :(

[Ravenous]

Anyone here looking forward to Call of Duty World at War? I was and planned to get it eventually than I saw a Video of ZOMBIES! Is that real? At the end it said trick or treat. Even if gimmicky, if theres a mode where your standing your ground agaisnt waves of zombies, Im all over it!

[Gromit]

Anyone here looking forward to Call of Duty World at War? I was and planned to get it eventually than I saw a Video of ZOMBIES! Is that real? At the end it said trick or treat. Even if gimmicky, if theres a mode where your standing your ground agaisnt waves of zombies, Im all over it!

It's a co-op bonus mode that you unlock by beating the single-player campaign.

[jdpatri]

Even when you're a pretty good PJM player, a lot of these trophies are mighty hard. :(

This is good to hear. I thought I was just really rusty and I was getting angry about the attrition of my skillz.

[mattysemo247]

Do we have a PSN friend code thread here? I swear we did, but couldn't find it...

[Ravenous]

It's a co-op bonus mode that you unlock by beating the single-player campaign.

:drool:

I actually have to add people to a friend list. I only know one person in real life who has a PS3 :lol: I dont know any gamers.

[Drexl]

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but I noticed that the clock on the PS3 was an hour ahead, and stayed that way after changing it via the internet. I had the "Daylight Saving" option selected instead of "Standard," so when I changed it, it became correct (and would update online to a correct time as well).

I thought the option was for whether your area uses DST, but I guess it refers to whether the time in your area is currently DST or Standard time. So, do I have to change this every six months to keep the clock correct?

[jiggawhat]

I've been having issues after viewing a flash 9 or higher enabled site. Everytime I exit the browser, it hangs and I have to use the off button on the console because the controller won't do it.

Anyone have the same issue?

[Vryce]

Update 2.5.2 today.

An update to the PS3™ system software was released on November 5, 2008. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 2.52.


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Notices

* Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or on this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3™ system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3™ system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3™ system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
* The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
* This update is for customers who own PS3™ systems sold in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this Web site if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models sold outside North America.
* If your PS3™ system software version is 2.52 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
* This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
* Depending on the software title or feature in use, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
* Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons appearing on this Web site may differ from the actual product.

The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.52 (with 2.50) update includes the following:
PlayStation Network PlayStation®Network

The account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menus under [Account Management] have been redesigned. > See details.

PlayStation Network

Other new or revised features in version 2.52 (with 2.50):
Users Users

* You now have an option to set the PS3™ system to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system under [Users] > [Turn Off System] while content is being downloaded or installed.

Settings Settings

* [BD/DVD Settings] has been renamed to [Video Settings].
* Under [Video Settings], the [Cinema Conversion] option has been renamed to [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and the [Upscale] option has been renamed to [BD/DVD Upscaler].
* [Sequential Playback] has been added as an option under [Video Settings].
* [DivX® VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. You must use this registration code to authenticate and register the PS3™ system to be able to play video files that are compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service on your system. For details, visit the DivX® website.
* DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
* [Power Save Settings] has been added as an option under [Settings]. To save power, the PS3™ system and wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
* Under [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings], the method for reconnecting Bluetooth® devices has been changed.
* Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].
* Under [Printer Settings] > [Printer Selection], you can now select printers that support network connectivity. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option.

Music Music

* You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel (or the mini-size control panel).
* [Pause] has been added as an icon on the mini-size control panel.

Video Video

* You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel.
* [Scene Search] has been added as an option on the control panel.
* You can now use the [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Use this setting to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
* During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as “chroma upsampling” is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.

Game Game

* New for 2.52: The playback quality of some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been improved.
* New for 2.52: A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth® keyboard with some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been addressed.
* [Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].
* By pressing the PS button while playing PLAYSTATION®3 format software, you can now view information from the [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings].*
* This feature is not available for use with some PLAYSTATION®3 format software.

Game Network

* Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 has been added to [Internet Browser].*
* “Adobe” and “Flash” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

PlaySTation Network PlayStation®Network

* The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and the way to sign out from PlayStation®Network have been changed.
* In PlayStation®Store, the design of the [View Downloads] and [View Cart] buttons has been changed, and a [Redeem Codes] button has been added.

Friends Friends

* You can now view information about the most recent sign-in for Friends who are on your Friends list.*
* If you do not set the correct date and time in the [Date and Time] settings under [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings], this information may not be displayed.

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

* System Update »
Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
* Update using a PC »
Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.
* Update using disc media »
Update using update data that is included on a game disc.

[pinata242]

Is this all it adds? If so, what PS3 game(s) did it fix? Other than that, it seems like a very minor tweak that will take way too long to apply.
* New for 2.52: The playback quality of some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been improved.
* New for 2.52: A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth® keyboard with some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been addressed.

[shumway]

Got the prompt for it last night as I was getting ready to play a little Dead Space. Ignored it.

[mattysemo247]

I updated it last night, seems like it took forever though

[Jamieson22]

Well, got my new PS3 hooked up yesterday. All I have done so far is update software, connect to PSN to create account and watched a BluRay.

Does anyone know anything about DNS errors? I got a few when trying to update software and connect to PSN. I would just try again and it would work.

Please feel free to send me a friend invite!

Jamie

[Mok]

Damn those PSN cards are hard to find. Last week at Best Buy they had a ton, this week there already sold out.

[TLwizard]

Damn those PSN cards are hard to find. Last week at Best Buy they had a ton, this week there already sold out.Best Buy online has them with free shipping.

[kenage]

Does anyone know how to change the setting to make the PS3 turn off after downloading from the PS store? It does not come up as an option when I click on the download. Thanks.

[Walker Boh]

Go to the shut down option under "users" ... if something is downloading, it'll give you the option to wait until it's done.

[kenage]

Thanks Walker Boh. If I have more than one item downloading will it wait until all of them are done or only the one currently downloading?

[Drexl]

Is this all it adds? If so, what PS3 game(s) did it fix? Other than that, it seems like a very minor tweak that will take way too long to apply.

Several updates have had a note about compatibility or quality of PS3 games being improved, but they never tell you which games are affected.

[awil1026]

Thanks Walker Boh. If I have more than one item downloading will it wait until all of them are done or only the one currently downloading?

It'll download everything there before shutting off.

[steebo777]

I played Iron Man on BR last night and had it crash on me twice, which is the first BR to do that on me. Think it's the disc or the updates fault?

[shumway]

I played it before the update without any crashing or anything but haven't tried since I updated last night. During which particular parts did it crash?

[shumway]

It'll download everything there before shutting off.

It would be nice if you could tell it to download them all, then install them, then shut off.

[shumway]

So, I made a mistake last night. I didn't know it was a mistake at the time though. I bought 2 $20 PSN cards with store credit at Blockbuster. I had to pay tax on the transaction but didn't think too much of it. I then redeemed the card and made a purchase to take advantage of the temporary price drop on Siren. To my 'horror' I was charged tax again. My $40 in PSN cards cost me an extra $3+ in tax.

If purchasing the cards was like purchasing a gift card, then we wouldn't pay tax at the register but tax on the PSN purchase, which I am fine with. However, since they are selling them like Wii Points cards and Microsoft Points cards, you are paying tax upon purchase and then tax on using them which I think is total BS.

If you live in an area with no sales tax or buy the cards from Amazon, then carry on. Otherwise avoid the cards unless they are a gift or you get a really good deal on them.

I also wasted about 20 minutes talking to support at the Playstation store and went two levels up the chain of command. All of it was a complete exercise in futility.

[pinata242]

Is this because PSN doesn't have its own form of currency like Wii Points and Microsoft Points, but rather straight cash money?

Paying tax on the cards at POS makes sense, obviously. But not if you're going to have to pay tax on the $$$ purchase on the online marketplace.

[Mok]

When I bought my PSN card at Best Buy there was no tax charged it was a straight $20. I think you got screwed over Shumway.

[shumway]

Just went to the bestbuy website to try to order one and got the submission step and no tax is assessed there either. This looks like it may just be a company-wide Blockbuster screwup. I can handle paying tax on the purchase at the PSN side, but, not tax at point of sale for the card AND tax at purchase on the PSN side.

[steebo777]

I played it before the update without any crashing or anything but haven't tried since I updated last night. During which particular parts did it crash?
Scene 1 right before they were attacked and scene 2 towards the end of it. Thing is I fast forwarded past the skipped parts with no problem. I'm going to test it gain tonight to see if it was just some random glitch in the matrix.

[shumway]

Called the Blockbuster back on the phone and they stated that they shouldn't have charged me tax. They will refund the tax there when I go back in with the receipt. I guess we can all go back to buying PSN cards if good deals are offered, etc. I was pretty livid last night.

[pinata242]

Good news that everything is going to work out and that I should be aware that PSN cards are supposed to be non-taxable. Thanks for the story, shumway.

[awil1026]

It would be nice if you could tell it to download them all, then install them, then shut off.

Last time I used the function, it installed everything, too!

[shumway]

Last time I used the function, it installed everything, too!
Sweet. I'll have to try it. Would have been helpful last night when I downloaded and installed all 12 eps of Siren.

[brianluvdvd]

A couple of newbie PS3 questions:

Is there a setting to speed up demo downloads or are they always super slow? I am used to downloading a demo in minutes on Xbox Live but every demo I have downloaded from PSN takes 30 minutes to an hour (and then adding insult to injury, several minutes to install after the super long download wait).

Do I have something set wrong? My downloads on Live still only take minutes and it is the same exact connection. Any else have this issue?

Also...I saw how you sign in to the PSN automatically when you turn the PS3 on but I can't seem to get any real "notifications" in the notifications box on the upper right. It just keeps running the same tag stating what notifications are and how to get them. I have my setting turned on to receive them (I believe...the instructions they give are worded a little differently on the actual PS3 interface).

So are they real notifications or is someone pulling my leg? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

[Michael Corvin]

A couple of newbie PS3 questions:

Is there a setting to speed up demo downloads or are they always super slow? I am used to downloading a demo in minutes on Xbox Live but every demo I have downloaded from PSN takes 30 minutes to an hour (and then adding insult to injury, several minutes to install after the super long download wait).

You aren't doing anything wrong. Welcome to the land of free online. ;)

[redbill]

Don't download on Thursday evenings. That's the only time its slow for me.

[SonOfAStu]

:shrug:

It's not even slow on Thursday nights for me. I downloaded the MGS4 demo last night in less than 30 minutes. Of course, it's 1.4 GB, so I didn't expect it to download any faster than that.

[brianluvdvd]

Don't download on Thursday evenings. That's the only time its slow for me.

It's been any night or day, not just a certain time. That's why I thought I may have had a setting wrong or something.

Anyone have an answer for my notifications questions?

Played the demo of Warhawk last night and that game was fucking awesome! Wondered why I haven't heard more about it. I was extremely impressed.

[Mok]

30mins your lucky it takes me a hour to download a demo off of PSN.

[RichC2]

It's been any night or day, not just a certain time. That's why I thought I may have had a setting wrong or something.

Anyone have an answer for my notifications questions?

Played the demo of Warhawk last night and that game was fucking awesome! Wondered why I haven't heard more about it. I was extremely impressed.

I always thought it was a regional thing, my downloads are slow as shit 95% of the time.

[C-Mart]

I downloaded the Mirror's Edge demo last night and it took maybe 10 minutes. It took almost as long to install as it did to download.

Warhawk is a great game. I played the demo a couple of weeks ago and went out to pick it up pretty quickly thereafter. Target has it with the headset for $30. Wish I had known that before spending $30 for just the game at Best Buy.

[mattysemo247]

Target has it with the headset for $30. Wish I had known that before spending $30 for just the game at Best Buy.

And Wal-Mart is going to have the game w/o the headset this weekend for $19.99 (along with a couple other greatest hits)

[Ravenous]

Heres an idea, dont sit around and wait for the demo to dl! I just get the ones i want and do other stuff. I have no idea how long it takes to dl or install a game.

[TLwizard]

Heres an idea, dont sit around and wait for the demo to dl! I just get the ones i want and do other stuff. I have no idea how long it takes to dl or install a game.Don't totally know what you mean by "other stuff," but just as a heads up, items from the PSN store cannot download while you are playing disc-based games (and maybe downloaded games as well, but I'm not sure on that one.)

[Baron Of Hell]

Don't totally know what you mean by "other stuff," but just as a heads up, items from the PSN store cannot download while you are playing disc-based games (and maybe downloaded games as well, but I'm not sure on that one.)

Are you sure about that? I'm pretty sure you can play games as long as they aren't being installed.

[TLwizard]

Are you sure about that? I'm pretty sure you can play games as long as they aren't being installed.Um... no, I'm not sure, anymore.

It definitely doesn't work during online games. But I feel I've noticed the downloads stopping even with offline games (but maybe just the ones that have an online component?).

[collven]

Or better yet, as others have mentioned, just download them when you're done with your PS3. If you queue them up and choose to shut down when done, it will automatically install any demos or games after they are downloaded. I never download anything anymore when I'm still playing a game or watching a movie. It's so much better to just let the PS3 do its thing and have my demos ready next time I turn it on. There's really no reason to complain about the download speeds since you don't have to babysit the PS3 anymore.

[PerryD]

Got errors last night and now this morning trying to download a mandatory system update on the PS3. Hopefully it's a temporary problem for me, but it does bother me that I can't enter the PS store and pick up some new Rock Band songs or some demos until I complete the update.

[keit2208]

its always much easier for me just to download from website onto usb and install from there

[Ravenous]

Or better yet, as others have mentioned, just download them when you're done with your PS3. If you queue them up and choose to shut down when done, it will automatically install any demos or games after they are downloaded. I never download anything anymore when I'm still playing a game or watching a movie. It's so much better to just let the PS3 do its thing and have my demos ready next time I turn it on. There's really no reason to complain about the download speeds since you don't have to babysit the PS3 anymore.


Wait, theres a way to automatically install the demo as soon as its done downloading? How?

Yea by other stuff I meant to have a life. Go out, have dinner, take a shower, etc.

[awil1026]

Wait, theres a way to automatically install the demo as soon as its done downloading? How?

Yea by other stuff I meant to have a life. Go out, have dinner, take a shower, etc.

The auto-install comes if you set your PS3 to turn off after completing your downloads.

[XavierMike]

When I set my PS3 for auto-shut off after I downloaded the MGS4 demo, I stikll had to install it when I powered on later.

[Michael Corvin]

I queued up Mirrors Edge, Lego Batman and Motorstorm Pacific, the other night and set it to shut off. It downloaded AND installed all three before shutting down.

[mattysemo247]

Amazon has a couple of their greatest hits on sale for $19.99 + free shipping: Resistance: Fall Of Man, MotorStorm, Fight Night Round 3, Warhawk (No Headset), Need For Speed Carbon, and Call of Duty 3. They also have the Dualshock3 for the cheapest I've ever seen - $40.96

[darkside]

Also check your gold box. I had the Dualshock 3 show up a couple of times for $38.96.

[brianluvdvd]

Amazon has a couple of their greatest hits on sale for $19.99 + free shipping: Resistance: Fall Of Man, MotorStorm, Fight Night Round 3, Warhawk (No Headset), Need For Speed Carbon, and Call of Duty 3. They also have the Dualshock3 for the cheapest I've ever seen - $40.96

I have a gut feeling you will see these game for 2 for $30 come Black Friday. No proof...just a feeling.

[hail2dking]

I have a gut feeling you will see these game for 2 for $30 come Black Friday. No proof...just a feeling.
They already were in the NW at Fred Meyer a few weeks back.

[Artman]

So my 40gb PS3 is a doorstop and out of warranty... long story short I'll most likely just grab a new one. My question is - is there any way to get any $$ for what I've got? (Disc drive is broken)

[slop101]

Hey, how do I disable trophy notifications?

I'm playing a game, totally into it, and suddenly that shit comes up on my screen, distracting me and taking me right the fuck out of the game. I got rid of the achievement notifications on my 360, so how do I get rid of it for the PS3?

[Fandango]

You can send it in to Sony and they will fix it for $150.

[Drexl]

Hey, how do I disable trophy notifications?

I'm playing a game, totally into it, and suddenly that shit comes up on my screen, distracting me and taking me right the fuck out of the game. I got rid of the achievement notifications on my 360, so how do I get rid of it for the PS3?

I don't think you can. I was wanting a way to block and/or delete trophies in case I was playing on a different system and wanted to not get them, but there doesn't seem to be a way to do that.

[19K]

PSU is the Playstation Underground. http://www.us.playstation.com/

There you can register your playstation hardware and software. Sign up for announcements. Go to their forums. Check the playstation blog. A few weeks back they had a signup for the Resistance 2 beta and are now sending out the codes. They also had codes for the LittleBigPlanet beta and other stuff.

OK, so I tried to register for the Playstation Underground, but when I enter my email address, it says I'm already registered. I'll buy that, maybe I did it years ago with my PS2 and don't remember. So I try to simply sign in using my email address and password. It tells me it's an invalid username and password combination. So then it says instructions have been sent to my email on how to recover a lost password. Only problem is nothing ever gets sent to my email. I've tried this about 20 times over the last couple days. Same result. Tells me I'm already registered and that it's an invalid user/password combo and an email has been sent with recovery instructions. (and I made sure to undo any spam filters, so if they are actually sending me an email, I should be getting it).

So... does anyone know how to recover a lost Playstation Underground password?

[Raul3]

Have you checked your spam folder?

Add the PSU email address to your contacts.

[19K]

nothing in the spam folder.

I'll try adding to the contacts.

Does anyone know what's actually in the email that they send? I'm guessing it would just be a link to some page.

[flix1]

OK, so I tried to register for the Playstation Underground, but when I enter my email address, it says I'm already registered. I'll buy that, maybe I did it years ago with my PS2 and don't remember. So I try to simply sign in using my email address and password. It tells me it's an invalid username and password combination. So then it says instructions have been sent to my email on how to recover a lost password. Only problem is nothing ever gets sent to my email. I've tried this about 20 times over the last couple days. Same result. Tells me I'm already registered and that it's an invalid user/password combo and an email has been sent with recovery instructions. (and I made sure to undo any spam filters, so if they are actually sending me an email, I should be getting it).

So... does anyone know how to recover a lost Playstation Underground password?
Same exact thing has happened to me. I have yet to be able to recover.

I have confirmed that it is not going to a Spam folder or getting rejected.

... I have the same problem with emails from DVD Aficionado.

[Baron Of Hell]

Bad Mr. Mic. Did you know the mic doesn't play through the speakers. So people without mics will not be able to hear you. Other than that I actually like the mic but that is a pretty big negative on the thing.

[Ravenous]

Does the PS3 Warrany also cover the controller?

I was playing Burnout and while picking a car, using the DPad, it got stuck rapidly going to the right! i got pissed and turned off the controller. Didnt matter, than the game, than the whole system, none of it helped. Although it did go rapid at first it began to slow down by itself. So I pressed the right button real hard and it stopped, but I turned everything off just incase. Is it covered?

[GatorDeb]

I have this camera:
http://www.buy.com/prod/kodak-easyshare-z1285-12-megapixel-5x-optical-zoom-hd-digital-camera/q/loc/33409/206879508.html

and it outputs video in MPEG-4 format. I put the SD in the PS3 and was able to view the photos just fine but it says no videos available.

I last updated the PS3 2 days ago.

Ideas? Shouldn't it play them?

[Raul3]

mpeg-4 is the format, but what's the codec? The PS3 only accepts some codecs.

[GatorDeb]

No idea, but it does say it's Quicktime MPEG-4 :)

[Wick]

I'm still not sure of what to think of the Trophy system. As an achievement whore, I love being rewarded for doing things in games, especially with the fact that I will earn things for my residence in "Home." However, I have one issue with the set-up. Why wouldn't Sony just put all of the unlocked trophies together, like Microsoft does with their achievements? I hate checking other peoples' trophy collections and having to scroll through the entire list, missing ones they have unlocked because they're hidden amongst locked ones. I know it's a small problem that they may fix, but it's annoying.

Also; I rented Mirror's Edge the other night. Definitely not as good as I expected it to be. I don't recommend buying it at all. It's somewhat fun, but it's also annoying at times because of how precise your jumps have to be to grab onto things. It's...mediocre.

[naitram]

Anyone pick up "Age of Booty"?

I've been really wanting to play Civilizations Revolution after finding the demo, but didn't realize it was a full-priced game, so expensive...is Age of Booty a decent alternative for $10?

[darkside]

Also; I rented Mirror's Edge the other night. Definitely not as good as I expected it to be. I don't recommend buying it at all. It's somewhat fun, but it's also annoying at times because of how precise your jumps have to be to grab onto things. It's...mediocre.

They talked about it on 1up and IGN podcasts and it sounds like a tech demo more than a game. 5 hours to beat the game. After that it is just rerunning the levels for speed. Every review complained about the combat system and the closed arenas they stick you in during the second half that kill the whole running idea of the game.

Sounds like a big waste of $60 when other games like Fallout 3 and Little Big Planet have been recently released.

[TLwizard]

Anyone pick up "Age of Booty"?

I've been really wanting to play Civilizations Revolution after finding the demo, but didn't realize it was a full-priced game, so expensive...is Age of Booty a decent alternative for $10?ebay!

I found civrev on there for a little over 30 bucks I think and have been playing it close to everyday in some capacity. I've never played any other civ, but found this one a lot of fun and well worth the money I spent on it. With ebay's 10% coupon right now, or live 25% cashback, you could probably find an even better deal.

As for age of booty, haven't played it, but I am wishing there was a demo. (I've also decided to no longer buy PSN items until either a sale, bundle, or I simply can't wait any longer.)

[jdpatri]

I picked up Age of Booty yesterday in a moment of weakness. I haven't played yet, but I'll post something after I get into it a little. I still don't know anyone else that has it, and the reviews suggest it's much better in multiplayer. We'll see I guess.

[htfdwhal]

I noticed that the target here in Austin, TX had the 160gig PS3 which comes with Uncharted Drake's Fortune. Its in a red and white box. It's listed for $499

[fujishig]

Target also has Civ Rev on clearance... I want to say it was 35 bucks, but YMMV as with all Target clearance deals.

So I finally ran out of HDD space when I was forced to install over 3 Gigs of data to run the new Naruto game. It's a beautiful game, but it's still a glorified fighting game, and there are still load times... you also must install it to play it. Argh. Guess I'll have to upgrade to a bigger drive... how much of a pain is it to copy data over?

[gryffinmaster]

Target also has Civ Rev on clearance... I want to say it was 35 bucks, but YMMV as with all Target clearance deals.

If it's the same price at the boat-load of 360 copies I saw today, then it's actually $29.98. However, copies of R&C: Tools and Uncharted were $41.98. :wacko:

Civ Rev is, without question, worth $30.

[dsa_shea]

Target also has Civ Rev on clearance... I want to say it was 35 bucks, but YMMV as with all Target clearance deals.

So I finally ran out of HDD space when I was forced to install over 3 Gigs of data to run the new Naruto game. It's a beautiful game, but it's still a glorified fighting game, and there are still load times... you also must install it to play it. Argh. Guess I'll have to upgrade to a bigger drive... how much of a pain is it to copy data over?

If you have an external hard drive and a pc to format part of the drive then it is really easy. The longest part is the actual copy time that it takes but that depends on how much memory you have used on your original hard drive. It took me maybe 10 minutes of hands on time for me to swap my original 60gb hard drive to a 320 gb hard drive. It is nice to not have to worry about space anymore. I enjoy having close to 400 complete albums on my PS3 making it a jukebox of sorts. Let us know if you need any help.

[Michael Corvin]

I'm keeping my eye on Ratchet and Uncharted, but during the holiday season it's highly doubtful they will still be around to hit the sub $20 mark.

[naitram]

Thanks for the opinions everyone. For $30 I might have to pick up Civilizations for the long, cold winter. I'll check my local Target.

[neilo13]

I hope someone can answer my quick question. I just got an exteral HDD for backup purposes, what format does the drive need to be for the PS3 to see it (I assume NTFS is ok, but wanted to check before I format it)?

Also, should I create a partition on the drive just for my PS3 backup or can that be on the same partition as windows backup files?

[XavierMike]

It needs to be FAT 32.

[Drexl]

I hope someone can answer my quick question. I just got an exteral HDD for backup purposes, what format does the drive need to be for the PS3 to see it (I assume NTFS is ok, but wanted to check before I format it)?

Also, should I create a partition on the drive just for my PS3 backup or can that be on the same partition as windows backup files?

It must be FAT32. You'll need a utility to format it, since Windows limits you to 32GB.

I use this one: http://shareme.com/details/fat32-formatter.html

You can put other files on the same partition as the PS3 backup. The PS3 backup will go in a folder.

[pedagogue]

My closest target officially sucks for PS3 stuff. They use to carry clearance items, and now they have a couple of old games "on sale"......for $54.99.

[fujishig]

Target actually started clearancing PS3 games really quickly... most likely because of the holiday game rush and the fact that their PS3 section (at least in all the Targets near me) is only one case. The new Golden Axe and the Sony NBA title were discounted to 41.98 within a couple of weeks after they launched. Granted, both are pretty crappy games, but that was a fast markdown.

[darkside]

I was able to grab MLB 08 for $15, but there haven't been any other PS3 titles on clearance I have wanted. I am shocked at how fast they get clearanced. I think NBA 09 is already on clearance.

[RocShemp]

My friend is trying to set up his new 80GB PS3 to his Philips 42TA648BX/37 but we hit a major snag. He has it hooked up via HDMI but, despite the fact that his set is a 1080p display, we can't seem to get his PS3 set to anything beyond 480p.

His PS3 is already running on the 2.50 firmware update. The TV sort of seems to recognize that it's receiving a 1080p signal but refuses to output any video and the PS3 simply reverts back to 480p. As you can guess, he doesn't even get to watch BD's on it due to the forced resolution cap.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[Michael Corvin]

Question:

Is there a setting to disable stretching on DVDs somewhere or is that something I'm missing on my TV? My PS3 is hooked up via HDMI but it always defaults to stretching P&S sources.

Seems like something totally obvious I'm missing, so does anyone have a clue?

[kakihara1]

My friend is trying to set up his new 80GB PS3 to his Philips 42TA648BX/37 but we hit a major snag. He has it hooked up via HDMI but, despite the fact that his set is a 1080p display, we can't seem to get his PS3 set to anything beyond 480p.

His PS3 is already running on the 2.50 firmware update. The TV sort of seems to recognize that it's receiving a 1080p signal but refuses to output any video and the PS3 simply reverts back to 480p. As you can guess, he doesn't even get to watch BD's on it due to the forced resolution cap.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

The Best thing I can think to do would be to turn the PS3 on by holding down the power button for about five seconds until it beebs, that will reset the video settings. Then just go through the automatic setup options for video.

[gryffinmaster]

Question:

Is there a setting to disable stretching on DVDs somewhere or is that something I'm missing on my TV? My PS3 is hooked up via HDMI but it always defaults to stretching P&S sources.

Seems like something totally obvious I'm missing, so does anyone have a clue?

BD/DVD Settings --> Upscale

Do you have it set to Full Screen or Normal? If you have it selected to Full Screen, select "Normal".

[Michael Corvin]

Thanks gryffinmaster, I'll check that when I get home.

[RocShemp]

We did try the auto-detect and tried to reset the video settings. But it keeps defaulting to 480p and wont output anything beyond that to the set. I think maybe it's the HDMI cable (perhaps it's defective) or, worse, the TV. I tried helping him by following the same procedure I did with my PS3. It should have been a snap for him but it wasn't.

[redbill]

did you try 720p or 1080i just to see what happens?

[RocShemp]

Yup. Nothing would go through. :(

[Raul3]

So, I was invited into HOME. Is this 1.0 a new release? Can 1.0 still be a beta?


WELCOME TO HOME BETA
Dear PlayStation®Network member,

Congratulations, you have been selected to help beta test PlayStation®Home!

We appreciate your help in making the PlayStation®Home experience the best it can be! Please log in to Home this evening from 6 pm - 8 pm PST for a big celebration of Version 1.0 and a load test of our new features.

How to download
After you have signed in with your PlayStation®Network Account:
- Go to the PlayStation®Store on the PLAYSTATION(R)3 system XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)
- Select "Redeem Codes"
- Enter the code (below)
- Click "Continue"
- The download will be available on the next screen

XXX-XX-XXX

Please note: The unique code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.

Thank you for your continued support of the PlayStation®Network, and we look forward to seeing you in PlayStation®Home.

Yours truly,

The PlayStation®Network
Sony Computer Entertainment America

[Michael Corvin]

BD/DVD Settings --> Upscale

Do you have it set to Full Screen or Normal? If you have it selected to Full Screen, select "Normal".

Worked like a charm. thanks.

[TLwizard]

So, I was invited into HOME. Is this 1.0 a new release? Can 1.0 still be a beta?I just got this too!

And yes, it's the new version of the beta apparently.

[TheBigDave]

I got the invite too.

[pinata242]

HAHAHA! I'm going to enter your xxx-xx-xxx code now, sucker!

[ChrisHicks]

cool, just checked my email and got an invite as well.

[TLwizard]

So... I'm roaming around home... anyone else? More specifically, if anyone is, do you have any recommendations as to what to do? I played some echochrome and icebreaker, watched people play chess, and went into a bunch of empty stores and watched some videos on the runby. Anyone else got some ideas?

[gryffinmaster]

Interesting, people are receiving invites to Home?

Worked like a charm. thanks.

Glad it worked. :)

[ChrisHicks]

I'm downloading it right now. It's going pretty slow too.

EDIT: I have to wonder how many people were selected for this beta. The file is 77mb and its still downloading for me almost 30min later. I have some slow downloads on the PS Network but not like this.

[shumway]

Woohoo! I'm in as well. Have to wait a bit to log on and download though.

[cultshock]

I just got the invite too. :up:

[ChrisHicks]

I'm downloading extra things now :up:

[awil1026]

Meh, Home is pretty boring. There's definite potential, but we'll see if it's realized.

tlwizard: Where did you see people playing chess? I didn't notice it in the bowling alley. Somewhere in central plaza?

[TLwizard]

Meh, Home is pretty boring. There's definite potential, but we'll see if it's realized.

tlwizard: Where did you see people playing chess? I didn't notice it in the bowling alley. Somewhere in central plaza?Upper level of the mall.

And I agree. I think there's definite potential that's not being realized. About all there is right now is to talk to random people, dance, or pretend that those girls running around are really female players.

[naitram]

or pretend that those girls running around are really female players.

Wait, they aren't? Uh oh

[ChrisHicks]

does anyone have a complete list of locations that are downloadable? So far I have done the mall, bowling alley and Home Theater. or is that it for now?

[darkside]

Home is interesting, but overall I don't see myself hanging out there much. The wait for stuff like bowling is kind of a bummer. I don't want to sit around and wait for something in this virtual world. Tried pool and it was terrible, but Echochrome was fun to play.

[collven]

I got my invite too, woohoo! Unfortunately, I can't try it out until Sunday.


Home is interesting, but overall I don't see myself hanging out there much. The wait for stuff like bowling is kind of a bummer. I don't want to sit around and wait for something in this virtual world. Tried pool and it was terrible, but Echochrome was fun to play.


Once Home really gets up and running, I think the main thing it's going to be good for is as a staging area for multiplayer games. Some of the other stuff is cool, but just imagine inviting some of your friends over to your "apartment" and strategizing for a bit, them launching into a game of Killzone 2 or whatever straight from Home.

[TLwizard]

does anyone have a complete list of locations that are downloadable? So far I have done the mall, bowling alley and Home Theater. or is that it for now?Did you download the Central Plaza as well?

[Mok]

I got an invite also, but I got bored really quick so I sat on the ground and watched the Fry Cry 2 trailer 5 times.

[XavierMike]

I'm in too. Seems like there might be a lot of untapped potential.

[ChrisHicks]

Did you download the Central Plaza as well?

oh yeah, I forgot about that one. yep, I got that that too.

[LickTheABCs]

There were like three "chicks" and like 40 dudes tryin' to mack to them. It was quite pathetic.

Other than that, pool was fun. But I sucked at Bowling.

[TLwizard]

Forget to mention one of the other things you can do is listen to music at the music station. I enjoyed the Blackalicious track. In reading around I've read that there's an Echochrome costume you can unlock or something, but I have yet to discover how.

I also want to say (mirroring a topic the xbox users are having right now) I have no desire to spend real money for imaginary clothes and furnishings. I have no idea whether or not they're going to charge for that, but I certainly hope they don't.

[maingon]

i got the invite too

[Anubis2005X]

Well, it seems like everyone got the invite except for me, grrr...

[Walker Boh]

Well, it seems like everyone got the invite except for me, grrr...If it makes you feel any better, I didn't get one either. :(

[Raul3]

Any way to disable sound? Other people's voice and the text chat to be displayed?
I was cheching Home with my 9 years old daughter and was ready to disconnect any time...

[TLwizard]

Apparently you have to be a certain age to get on home. My girlfriend who is a month shy of 21 tried to logon but was told that she was too young.

[awil1026]

Apparently you have to be a certain age to get on home. My girlfriend who is a month shy of 21 tried to logon but was told that she was too young.

Odd. The beta listed 18 as an age requirement.

[mhg83]

how are you guys getting invites to home? Is there someplace to sign up to get the invites?

[TLwizard]

Odd. The beta listed 18 as an age requirement.That is odd. Maybe I can figure out what's going on when I take a break from work and surprise her for when she gets back home.

"Surprise! Now you get to run around and have 1000 guys try to do the running man all up on you. Wheeeee!"

[TLwizard]

how are you guys getting invites to home? Is there someplace to sign up to get the invites?I got it for being a member of the Playstation Underground, which if you haven't signed up for, you definitely should.

What is also weird is that invite came from Sony Europe and not Sony US.

[IDrinkMolson]

Any way to disable sound? Other people's voice and the text chat to be displayed?
I was cheching Home with my 9 years old daughter and was ready to disconnect any time...

I think I saw some options come up if press Select. Can't remember. I had a few things coming up that I wasn't sure how they came up, and how to turn them off.

Definitely a sausage fest going on in there.

[collven]

I got it for being a member of the Playstation Underground, which if you haven't signed up for, you definitely should.

What is also weird is that invite came from Sony Europe and not Sony US.


Actually, the Playstation Underground is going away, I think next week. Sony is going to make your PSN login universal to everything, including the Playstation forums.

I know 2 of the ways people were getting into Home were being annual Qore subscribers and downloading the Home theme for your PS3. I think the rest of the invites were just random.

[TLwizard]

That is odd. Maybe I can figure out what's going on when I take a break from work and surprise her for when she gets back home.

"Surprise! Now you get to run around and have 1000 guys try to do the running man all up on you. Wheeeee!"Just found out the beta is for master accounts only. No sub-accounts.

[maingon]

after trying it, it does have potential, visuals are pretty decent. outfitting your apartment could be fun its nice to be able to put stuff anywhere and not have to place it in grids.

I was thinking it was going to be like a virtural world like second life where you can walk to places etc. But its select mall, theater etc. not alot to do right now, its kind of neat that if people are playing pool you gotta wait, and you can watch people play the stuff, but it does get old having to wait for an open arcade cabnet, pool table etc.

Controls feel very very sluggish, and the it sucks you cant look around easily.
in the theater all i seen was a trailer for Socom playing over and over. Its neat seeing tons of people sitting in theater like in real life, and grabing a seat etc.

Not man clothes to pick from either, everyone looks the same, stores are empty, not much to decorate your home. Pool wasnt that good, controls are very good.

it did get boring quite fast though

[darkside]

Anyone find the exclusive Watchman trailer Joystiq posted today? Is that for UK Home users only?

[gryffinmaster]

If it makes you feel any better, I didn't get one either. :(

As did I. Grrrr. Hopefully it'll open up soon.

[Drexl]

I got a Home invitation, but I missed the "celebration." What was that like?

[shumway]

Didn't see anything that particularly indicated a celebration during that time frame.

[Drexl]

Didn't see anything that particularly indicated a celebration during that time frame.

Well, maybe they just wanted as many people to get on then as possible to test the server load or something.

[TLwizard]

Just read that if you have a Meijer near you, in their local ad is a coupon for 20% off PSN cards (as well as XBL cards) for Tuesday Nov 25th only.

[gryffinmaster]

Just read that if you have a Meijer near you, in their local ad is a coupon for 20% off PSN cards (as well as XBL cards) for Tuesday Nov 25th only.

It's in coupon form. That might limit it to one card purchase, but maybe not -- probably a YMMV kind of deal.

[steebo777]

Picking a couple up tomorrow. Use one for new RB2 music and SSFII HD Remix this week :thumbsup:

[Michael Corvin]

Just read that if you have a Meijer near you, in their local ad is a coupon for 20% off PSN cards (as well as XBL cards) for Tuesday Nov 25th only.

Interesting. Thanks.
It's in coupon form. That might limit it to one card purchase, but maybe not -- probably a YMMV kind of deal.

They usually have their ads laying all over the place so it shouldn't be a problem.

[steebo777]

You can print the coupon online too.

[DJ_Longfellow]

I took this from the Meijer.com website

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/Meijer/081123_105_3AL213.jpg

[pedagogue]

Those VR communities kind of creep me out, but I guess I'm in teh minority.

[darkside]

I messed around there awhile today. All the people standing around dancing are plain creepy. Also the fact that every female avatar is surrounded by guys. Don't they know those female avatars are probably dudes as well?

Bowling and pool are flat out terrible. However, I'm starting to really enjoy the arcade machines. Ice Breaker is my favorite (breakout clone with a penguin theme) and I unlocked the Ice Breaker shirt and ski cap by playing it.

Hopefully they update the video content and add something to the mall. It is still empty of items. Also, the theater still only has the Socom Doc so that Watchman trailer must have been a UK Home feature only.

[PalmerJoss]

Has anyone else heard of this problem? My PS3 just shut itself off while I was watching Wall-E on it, then did it again a couple minutes later. Then after that I wasn't able to load the XMB, and now when I power it on it just stays on for about 10 seconds then just shuts off again. Does any one have ideas on what could be causing this?

[joeblow69]

Just FYI, my local Target has Ratchet and Clank PS3 on clearance for $40. Not that great of a deal, but they have a metric ton of them. Stuff doesn't linger in their clearance section long before it gets slashed even more, so it's worth checkin the price if you happen to be in there the next few weeks.

[Michael Corvin]

It's been $41 for about three weeks now. Most Targets have probably slashed it further by now, assuming they still have any. Mine only had two left a few weeks back.

Also Uncharted was cleared out at the same time as well.

[steebo777]

Anyone hear of Gamestop getting in PSN cards this week? I know all about the leaked memo that GS is supposed to get them sometime in 2009, but I had a few employees tell me they're supposed to get them in sometime this week, they just have no clue when. I have some GS credit to burn and this would be perfect for it.

[darkside]

We are getting $5 games again. The Last Guy, PixelJunk Eden, echochrome (PS3), Novastrike, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando. I'm definitely buying Eden, echochrome and Wolf of the Battlefield.

[awil1026]

Today's store update:

PlayStation Store Update
Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PlayStation Store
Price Promotion
The Last Guy, PixelJunk Eden, echochrome (PS3), Novastrike, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 are temporarily priced at $4.99. Promotion ends 12/4/08.
Downloadable Games
Brain Challenge ($9.99)
Boost your brain and relieve stress through 25 Visual, Memory, Logic, Math, and Focus mini-games. Choose your favorite coach and get detailed evaluations of your performances in personal training sessions. Compare yourself with other players online and/or offline in 3 delirious multiplayer modes. Thanks to the special Kid Test and Senior Test modes, gather all your friends and family around the game.
ESRB Rated E
File size 220 MB
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix ($14.99)
The original MMA series is back! SFHD Remix receives a whole new look while improving on the innovative fighting system of the original game. Updated with 1080p HD redrawn art and online support, the game offers a unique experience that appeals to new fans and Street Fighter purists alike.
ESRB Rated T
File size 303 MB
Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet Turkey Head Costume (free)
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet Chimera SackBoy Costume ($1.99)
A premium costume for SackBoy! From Resistance 2.
File size: 1.04 MB
Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com
“Human” by The Killers ($1.99)
“Losing Touch” by The Killers ($1.99)
“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers ($1.99)
The Killers Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Human”, “Losing Touch”, and “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as a part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
File sizes: 29 MB - 43 MB (singles), 121 MB (track pack)
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.
Me and Bobby McGee ($1.49)
Unfaithful ($1.49)
Are You Happy Now? ($1.49)
Heartbreaker ($1.49)
All My Life ($1.49)
Celebrity ($1.49)
File sizes: 15 MB - 59 MB
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
“Mr. Brightside” - The Killers ($1.99)
“Smile Like You Mean It” - The Killers ($1.99)
“Spaceman” - The Killers ($1.99)
The Killers Pack 01 ($5.49) - this track pack includes all of the above The Killers singles.
“Caprici Di Diablo” - Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
“Damnation Game” - Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
“Red Devil” - Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
Yngwie Malmsteen Pack 01 ($5.49) - this track pack includes all of the above Yngwie Malmsteen singles.
“Pretty Noose” - Soundgarden ($1.99)
“Jesus Christ Pose” - Soundgarden ($1.99)
“Laid to Rest” - Lamb of God ($1.99)
File sizes: 22 MB - 45 MB (singles), 103 MB - 121 MB (track packs)
Game Demos (free)
Dead Space Dismemberment Demo
Download the Dead Space Dismemberment Demo to get a taste of the most intense game experience of the year! As Engineer Isaac Clarke, strategically dismember the Necromorph hordes as you carve a bloody path to survival.File size: 506 MB
Game Videos (free)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Fighting Mechanics Trailer
File size: 190 MB (HD)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Story Mode Preview Trailer
File size: 102 MB (HD)
NBA 2K9 Iguodala Trailer
File size: 25 MB (HD)
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[awil1026]

We are getting $5 games again. The Last Guy, PixelJunk Eden, echochrome (PS3), Novastrike, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando. I'm definitely buying Eden, echochrome and Wolf of the Battlefield.

Heh, ya beat me to it!

[gryffinmaster]

We are getting $5 games again. The Last Guy, PixelJunk Eden, echochrome (PS3), Novastrike, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando. I'm definitely buying Eden, echochrome and Wolf of the Battlefield.

Damn right! Eden, The Last Guy, AND echochrome for me. :D

[MichaelMeyers]

Echochrome and PixelJunk Eden for me...was waiting for another of these sales

[Michael Corvin]

Everyone needs to buy Eden. I'm definitely in for Echochrome, I forgot all about that game. Are the free level packs still on the marketplace?

Are these prices effective immediately?

[awil1026]

Everyone needs to buy Eden. I'm definitely in for Echochrome, I forgot all about that game. Are the free level packs still on the marketplace?

Are these prices effective immediately?

Prices are LIVE now!

[TLwizard]

We are getting $5 games again. The Last Guy, PixelJunk Eden, echochrome (PS3), Novastrike, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando. I'm definitely buying Eden, echochrome and Wolf of the Battlefield.
Aaaggghhhh. Why do I buy these games when they first come out?!

What are the other sales that occur during the year? I remember one this past summer I believe. Do they do a sale for Christmas or anything?

[awil1026]

I went ahead and purchased SFII. It would have been definite at $9.99, but I was undecided when it was announced to be $14.99. I became even more undecided with the launch of the $5 game sale. Decided to just get SFII for now. I haven't played Street Fighter in years and was never a die-hard fan, but I imagine I'll enjoy it.

[Icon769]

How do I purchase Street Fighter II HD? Do I log onto the playsation official website and via credit card buy points that will show up next time I'm in the PS Store via the PS3?

[Drexl]

How do I purchase Street Fighter II HD? Do I log onto the playsation official website and via credit card buy points that will show up next time I'm in the PS Store via the PS3?

You do it using the PS3 itself. It has been a long time since I put my info in, but there should be something on the store that has you enter your card number. I don't remember where it was, because it was long before they changed it to the gamepad-friendly layout (I thought the earlier store was designed with a mouse in mind).

I think that when they started, you had to buy a certain amount of "funds" and then redeem out of that, but later they changed it so you can just buy something for the exact amount without adding funds. There is a minimum of $5, so if you were to buy something that costs $1.99, you'd spend $5 and have $3.01 available for a future transaction.

[Decker]

What the hell is Novastrike? I've never even heard of it. I'll pick up Commando 3 for sure, I loved that demo even though most reviews were not too kind to the game. Of course, I bought the rest at full price (sigh).

And the free bonus levels in echochrome are downloadable in-game. Unfourtunately, they're not individually selectable; you just play whatever pops up next.

[PerryD]

Is there a better way to organize the downloads in the PS3? I'd love to separate the demos from the full version of games that I've downloaded. Currently I have to scroll through a few dozen titles to locate the occasional full game.

[GatorDeb]

Perry: Welcome to the 360 pre-New Xbox Experience. They JUST fixed that same annoyance, hopefully Sony will do the same (maybe folders - Full Games, Demos, etc.).

[fujishig]

Didn't Eden and Last Guy just come out, maybe a month ago?

[shumway]

Both were released on July 31st per Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_Network_games#PlayStation_Network_PS3_Game_Downloads

[cgray]

I also recommend Eden. I paid full price maybe 6 weeks ago, and it's been a great game. Garden 7 is a pain in my ass, but...

I picked up The Last Guy (played the demo three days ago and thought, "Fun game, but $9.99?" Lo and Behold!)

I also picked up Echochrome.

While Call of Duty, etc. obviously look awesome on PS3 and are very fun, it can sometimes be the simple concepts/games (Eden, Echochrome) that really display the next gen formats. E.g. Eden is a fairly simple game, but (to me anyway) seems to rely on you having a nice big t.v. to look at the environment. While the controls may have been physically possible when Mario first came out, I don't think it would have been much fun. I guess this is kind of how Pixar movies seem to be the demo DVDs for blu-ray at places like BB... simple clean lines, big vibrant colors. Fun stuff.

[Walker Boh]

Is there a better way to organize the downloads in the PS3? I'd love to separate the demos from the full version of games that I've downloaded. Currently I have to scroll through a few dozen titles to locate the occasional full game.I'm assuming you mean your listing under "Games." If you're talking about your listing in the store, then I don't know.

Press the "triangle" button while the game is selected to open the menu; select "information." Change the album name to whatever you want (such as "Demo" or "Downloaded" or "PerryD's Favorites" or whatever). While you're looking at the game list, the square button changes how they're grouped: all (one long list) / by album (what you want) / by format.

[brianluvdvd]

Everyone needs to buy Eden.

Do they have a demo available?

[Michael Corvin]

Yes there is an Eden demo, or at least there was when the game came out in July.

[GatorDeb]

Picked up Echochrome and a demo of that block puzzle game (no, not Lumines, the one where there's three different areas that are sold separately and in a bundle). Thinking of paying full price ($7 or so for all three locales) for the puzzle game, the demo only gives 3 minutes per locale.

Any good puzzle games?

[C-Mart]

Got an email today inviting me to join the Beta for Playstation Home... I'm not really sure what that is... is it an interactive community?