I'm #1 on FYE's waiting list.

Was this in-store? I can't find anything on their site.

Based on what happened with the 360 I'll probably preorder PS3 from BB or Amazon.com

It's instore.

The BB Online preorder was horrific with a site crashing, and it was only for selected members, I'm a member and I wasn't selected.

Amazon has only really really expensive bundles.

Amazon sounds like they got their orders sent out quickly, so I'll probably use them then. I don't mind paying for a more expensive bundle as I'd probably spend the money on gas looking all over the place for one if I don't preorder anyway.

Yea, Amazon is the way to go if you can afford it. I used them for Gamecube and X-Box and got both on launch. I also just ordered a 360 through them two days ago and it shipped the next day. I will be using them again for PS3 and Revolution.

There was this photoshopped pic of Batman holding the PS3 controller somewhere in another thread, but I can't find it.

Does anyone remember the picture? Or perhaps a link?

AMD and IBM are going to start producing 65nm Cell chips which use silicon straining in the later half of next year in order to cut power consumption by 40%. No word if these would be used in a Version 2 of the PS3 come 2007.

http://news.com.com/2100-1006_3-5982887.html

I put "batman ps3" in google and the first link provided this:


I assume that is what you are talking about.

That pic is awesome!

Warhawk and Lair are now rumored launch titles. I have updated the master game list.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/674/674740p1.html

Interview with Kaz and Jack: http://playstation3.wordpress.com/20...tion-magazine/

Epic has made a couple statements about Unreal Tournament 2007:

1) It will be a PS3 title.
2) It will support a mouse and keyboard on the PS3.
3) It is currently running at 50 fps on an early dev kit.

"PC gamers are used to having the absolute cutting edge graphics - console players are just going to say 'Wow!'" He bellowed. "When you see the game running on PS3, it's going to be smoother. You're not going to have the operating system in the way and all the other things that can make a PC game look 'poppy'."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...(que)id=131249

I don't like having a mouse and keyboard option for FPS console games.

Some may say that giving the option is nice, but I think it unlevels the playing field.

*Edited to add FPS as that was my intention.

Why do we want to make consoles just like PCs again?

But if it means that we get more strategy games like Age of Empires, etc. that require a mouse, then I'm all for it.

That is the one thing that is lacking on consoles, Empire Building / God Games that are for the PC.

Chris

Please see above

Chris

to mouse and keyboard

to

Chris

... or they could just separate controller users and KB&M users during online play, and change the difficulty based on what input is used.

*screaming from the rooftops*
We want options! But not that one!

I guess you can't please people who just want to talk negatively about a Sony console.

Mouse & Keyboard was a flop for DC. I'm fairly sure it will be the same here.

I'm not saying no to mouse and keyboard support. I'm saying that in FPS games it unevens the playng field. Sorry, forgot to put FPS in my original post.

While there are people who are amazing with a controller, it still doesn't compare to the accuracy of a keyboard and mouse.

They can't seperate KB&M from controller users because it would limit the amount of games joinable by any one person. Something they wouldn't want to do because it would be detrimental to an online games userbase.


In what way did I or have I spoken badly about the PS3? I always buy all the consoles and I read this thread because I'm excited about getting a PS3. Please don't make accusations as it was not warranted in this case. KB&M support in a console FPS has nothing to do with Sony.

Sure they can. The same way they were able to separate Dial-up vs. Broadband or if someone was using a microphone. When you make a game room, you specify who you will allow to play. If you feel there is too heavy an advantage towards using KB&M, then you create a room (or join one) that is controller only. Very simple.

It what way did I make it seem I was directing that comment at you? I didn't quote you, nor did I post directly after you.

I'm not saying that they can't do it from a technical standpoint. I'm saying that alienating any part of your userbase is something I think a company would want to do.

Sorry, I thought it was directed towards me as I was the first one who posted something negative about the KB&M setup for console FPS. I'm also active in the Xbox scene, so I thought you might have pegged me for being anti-Sony.

Interesting interview with Phil Harrison:
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=62158

EA states the Fight Night Round 3 for the 360 is a completely different game than Fight Night Round 3 for the PS3:

http://xbox360.1up.com/do/previewPag...3146303&did=13