I got 3 way optical splitter off ebay for like $15 bucks. I cannot tell if there is any sound loss. I tested it but hear no loss.

PS3 Update Released

System Update 1.3 just got released so get downloading!

Here is the link to the update notes which will be up by tommorow.
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Ne...s/default.html

Is anyone else disappointed by the PS3's game cases? I'm not referring to the quality as I don't have any, but from looking at them in the game case they are very nondescript. Especially with the PS3 banner at the top being clear with clear lettering, the package looks like a generic case. The first time I was at Target I walked right past the game case because it looked like it was full of mock-up product.

Sorry if this has been already covered. I haven't been following the PS3 too closely.

It isn't analog, so there shouldn't be any loss.

So, does anyone know the answer to my question? Debating on whether to get HDMI or component. Is there a closeup of the PS3's outputs?

I thought I was going blind when I told my friend that Resistance looks like Call of Duty 2 for 360. I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking that though. It's a fun game, but not mindblowingly sexy though like Gears

I was trying hard yesterday to get into the game and enjoy resistance but it just aint doing it for me. One thing I did notice was the sensitivity of the 360 joystick to the ps3 joystick. When aiming on the 360 controller a tiny movement would move the aim cursor a tiny space on R6 vegas or GOW. On the PS3 controller a tiny movement would not move the cursor basically meaning when I wanted exact headshots it took a little more movement than needed compared to a 360 controller. Just a nitpick from me.

But if the TV accepts 720p and upscales it the PS3 shouldn't know the difference. :confused:

I think I finally scored a PS3 online but have no interest in any of the games (I'm knee deep in all the AAA Xbox 360 titles now).
Any must have titles that are out now or in the near future?
I'll tide myself over replaying MGS3 and GT4 until then but I'm not seeing anything and Resistance sounds very similar to Perfect Dark Zero as a launch title.

Doug, you sound like me...I basically SHOULD be getting one this week, but nothing really stands out for me. I was going to EBAY it, but i think I may just keep it.

I'm still wondering about my setup though and if it would work

HDMI from PS3 to TV. Then, OPTICAL FROM TV to Receiver.

Will I get Dolby Digital sound?

That should work fine. The PS3 also has a optical output also in case your tv doesnt have one

It really surprises me people paying full price for this console before wanting any of the games. Is it just for blu ray?

Anyway, does the controller use the same wireless technology as the 360? Why would the controller be less sensitive?

Because the analog sticks are basically just potentiometers and there is a dead zone so that your character doesn't move when you're not moving the sticks. My suggestion would be to increase the sensitivity up a level or two and see if the dead area becomes a bit smaller. If not then they used crappy pots.

I have close to $500 credit...so it would cost me a little over $100....

Also, does the PS3 use just regualr HDMI to HDMI. Nothing fancy or creative?

any GOOD place to buy one (HDMI cable) at B&M store? I know Buy.com has some decent deals with GCO, but I don't want to wait if I get it this week.

Well I personally paid $30 after store credit for the 20 gig system. I raised the sensitivity all the way up but its not that. You would really need to compare the 360 and the ps3 controller to see what I am talking about. The slightest movement on the 360 would cause a very slight movement on the cursor in R6 or in GOW meaning you have total control over where you want to aim at. On Resistance the slightest movement would not do anything even on the highest settings where as being use to the 360 where one tiny nudge would move it a tiny bit on the screen. I am sure who ever has played these games can testify to this. The controller was dissected by IGN.

http://gear.ign.com/articles/748/748732p1.html

and they even state the tilt function was put in the controller just recently and who knows how rushed the controller is but seriously I have to charge it plugged into the PS3? WHY?

I am in no way bashing the system but Sony overhyped there machine with those crazy ads showing chess pieces getting slashed with blood leaking from the chess piece to I guess imply to power and ferocity of the machine and how powerful the sytem is when it has a long way to go to play catch up.

Yes, but you'll need an HDMI cable...the PS3 doesn't include one.

Great pricing, but what happened to Resident Evil/Biohazard? I know that was in the first batch in Japan.

Also, I have a PSP but don't plan on getting a PS3 for awhile. If my buddy has a PS3 can I get the games off his system and transfer them to my Memory Stick/PSP?

I doubt that would work. I personally haven't tried it but I am pretty sure Sony would want to make sure $6 games cant be copied over and over to different ps3 systems at no extra charge and possibly uploaded for others to DL and put on there own system that easily

I think they said in the past you can transfer it up to 5 times on other systems.

Anyone else playing Genji?

So...ummm, anyone wanna be my friend on the playstation network? LiverAndOnions is the name.

Yep.
I'm a HiDef nut and already own the Tosh A1 and Xbox 360 HDDVD drive.
The only thing that kept me from Blu-Ray was the $1,000 price tag for the players.
I figure I'll get an affordable Blu-Ray player and a PS3 in one.
I was going to buy one anyway when MGS4 comes out.

I got a fair bundle (no crappy games to buy) so I'm happy.

Is there a DVD/Bluray remote for the PS3? I was checking out my cousin's over the weekend and he was showing me clips of MI:3 in Bluray, and watching him navigate with the Six Axis reminded me how much I hated navigating movies on the PS2 with the Dual Shock

Not yet. It's supposed to come out this month from what I've heard. Sadly because the system has no IR port, you HAVE to use the Bluetooth remote that Sony is selling.

Yes, you can have your friend download it and give it to you. Your friend can pass that thing off 5 times no matter who he gives it to. Wether your the only one who gets it or you and your friend get it. Its a nice way of splitting the cost between up to 5 people and having all 5 of you enjoy it individually.

P.S. i though we would get Resident Evil also but I guess we arent gonna follow Japan in everything they get. But I bet it will be in the next batch

According to IGN: Lemmings 2, Go! Sodoku 2, and a demo of Genji: Days of the Blade will be put up in the store tommorow.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749650p1.html

Keep a look out for it!