Official Post-Launch PS3 Thread - No ebay talk.
12-08-06 | 01:48 PM
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for anyone who has played Blast Factor, how do you kill these things:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...-200610190.jpg
I end up flying around these things shooting and using whatever that other weapon is(R2) forever.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...-200610190.jpg
I end up flying around these things shooting and using whatever that other weapon is(R2) forever.
12-08-06 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
So any word on SIXAXIS support for the PS2?
I am getting sick of replacing Logitechs every six months.
I am getting sick of replacing Logitechs every six months.
What are you doing to those controllers? I've had a Logitech wireless controller for about 2 years now and it still works just fine. Granted, the PS2 doesn't get a whole lot of playtime these days, but still.
12-08-06 | 02:22 PM
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They just get A LOT of use from me (Tales games keep my PS2 very occupied), they still suck ass when they work but they are the only usable wireless controller on the PS2, so I'm excited at the prospect of having a first party option that might be able to take more than a couple hundred pushes of the X button.
12-08-06 | 03:54 PM
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Ok, so I was at the local Wal-Mart, and noticed they had the 20gig PS3's in. In a moment of impulsiveness, I picked one up with Resistance, Fall of Man. Haven't opened it yet. Now I'm wondering if this was a wise choice. I mostly bought it for movies, even though I'm kind of hoping HD-DVD wins. I also should have read more, as I didn't realize the 20gig model doesn't include Wi-Fi.
Is the included AV hookup just composite video, or is it component? I realize there is no HDMI cable included.
Is the included AV hookup just composite video, or is it component? I realize there is no HDMI cable included.
12-08-06 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Zodo
Has anyone bought Lemmings yet? I heard that it was only $2.99, but when I go into the PS Store it says $5.99 for me.
12-08-06 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
it was 2.99 when I checked so I just bought it sight unseen since many were reporting the 5.99 price.
Hmm...so this means some people get a discount some don't?
12-09-06 | 04:50 AM
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You could try the demo, it's free.
Also, for bdshort, you didn't mention if you had a PS2. If you do and used component cables for it, you can use those same cables.
Also, for bdshort, you didn't mention if you had a PS2. If you do and used component cables for it, you can use those same cables.
12-09-06 | 07:38 AM
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I'm still waiting for my cable....lalala. Hoepfully it arrives soon so I can actually set up my PS3. I didn't want to run composite just to replace them...as running cables can be a hassle at times.
How long is the AC cable? Just curious...I have yet to pull it out of the box yet.
How long is the AC cable? Just curious...I have yet to pull it out of the box yet.
Last edited by DJ_Longfellow; 12-09-06 at 08:02 AM.
12-09-06 | 08:29 PM
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Got my cable, plugged things in. Works great with just HDMI to TV, the optical from TV to receiver....nice.
(*EDIT* not Everything was in 5.1 though. The demos were in basic PCM I think....I got BD to play in 5.1 after playing with setting (Bitstream was what I selected I believe). Just seems rather odd...I will try a direct optical from PS3 to Receiver next).
Anyways, how long are downloads supposed to take? It is taking over 2 hours for the NBA 07 demo....MotorStorm took like 1 hour at least.
I have my PS3 wireless and it's relatively close to my router....100% strength.
Should I wire it direct or is it just SLOW servers?
I haven't done anything else yet really....so far, so good...except for the slowness.
(*EDIT* not Everything was in 5.1 though. The demos were in basic PCM I think....I got BD to play in 5.1 after playing with setting (Bitstream was what I selected I believe). Just seems rather odd...I will try a direct optical from PS3 to Receiver next).
Anyways, how long are downloads supposed to take? It is taking over 2 hours for the NBA 07 demo....MotorStorm took like 1 hour at least.
I have my PS3 wireless and it's relatively close to my router....100% strength.
Should I wire it direct or is it just SLOW servers?
I haven't done anything else yet really....so far, so good...except for the slowness.
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12-10-06 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
Got my cable, plugged things in. Works great with just HDMI to TV, the optical from TV to receiver....nice.
(*EDIT* not Everything was in 5.1 though. The demos were in basic PCM I think....I got BD to play in 5.1 after playing with setting (Bitstream was what I selected I believe). Just seems rather odd...I will try a direct optical from PS3 to Receiver next).
Anyways, how long are downloads supposed to take? It is taking over 2 hours for the NBA 07 demo....MotorStorm took like 1 hour at least.
I have my PS3 wireless and it's relatively close to my router....100% strength.
Should I wire it direct or is it just SLOW servers?
I haven't done anything else yet really....so far, so good...except for the slowness.
(*EDIT* not Everything was in 5.1 though. The demos were in basic PCM I think....I got BD to play in 5.1 after playing with setting (Bitstream was what I selected I believe). Just seems rather odd...I will try a direct optical from PS3 to Receiver next).
Anyways, how long are downloads supposed to take? It is taking over 2 hours for the NBA 07 demo....MotorStorm took like 1 hour at least.
I have my PS3 wireless and it's relatively close to my router....100% strength.
Should I wire it direct or is it just SLOW servers?
I haven't done anything else yet really....so far, so good...except for the slowness.
12-10-06 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by collven
You could try the demo, it's free.
Where are the demos?
I haven't registered for the online stuff yet (it's internet ready and I did the firmware upgrade). Is that what is available afterwards?
12-10-06 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by The Cow
Just hooked up my PS3 today, so I'm a newb.....
Where are the demos?
I haven't registered for the online stuff yet (it's internet ready and I did the firmware upgrade). Is that what is available afterwards?
Where are the demos?
I haven't registered for the online stuff yet (it's internet ready and I did the firmware upgrade). Is that what is available afterwards?
here is a detailed explantion for...
setting up the account
http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ds/signup.html
the playstation store
http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ore/index.html
12-10-06 | 11:30 AM
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Well, i guess my audio hookup still needs work. It works with HDMI from PS3 to TV and Optical from TV to receiver, but I do NOT get 5.1 from demos and other stuff...
Do they have 5.1? I should get my optical switch tomorrow, so that should take care of it...just MORE cables to run, which is becoming a wiring nightmare back here!
Do they have 5.1? I should get my optical switch tomorrow, so that should take care of it...just MORE cables to run, which is becoming a wiring nightmare back here!
12-11-06 | 02:13 AM
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Ok forget what I said. I didn't know you had to set up component in the video part of settings. Strike up a dunce moment courtesy of yours truly.
My TV appears to only do 480i with even the component. I thought it'd be at least 720? How can I check?
My TV appears to only do 480i with even the component. I thought it'd be at least 720? How can I check?
12-11-06 | 08:27 AM
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What's your TV model? (it's either in the manual or on a website.)
12-11-06 | 12:01 PM
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December 8, 2006
Sony: PS3 Issues 'Resolved', 1mil By End Of 2006
On the heels of video game hardware and software U.S. sales numbers for November released yesterday by NPD, Sony's PR head David Karraker has issued a statement noting that the company is “very pleased” with the data, adding that manufacturing problems that ham stringed the production of the PlayStation 3 at launch “have been resolved.”
NPD data found that following the November 17 launch of the PlayStation 3 in North America, Sony had only shipped 197,000 units during its debut month rather than the earlier projected 400,000. However, Karraker reiterated in the official statement that both he and Sony “remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006,” while at the same time echoing Sony's earlier commitment to airlift consoles to retail outlets within North America for the remainder of the year.
In addition, despite the somewhat anemic PlayStation 3 hardware sales numbers, Sony expressed enthusiasm over the performance of both its entrenched PlayStation 2 console as well as its PSP handheld. NPD data found that the PlayStation 2 continued strong performance in November with 664,000 units sold, while the PSP lagged behind both the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in handhelds sold for the month with 412,000 units.
“These figures clearly demonstrate the strength of the PlayStation family of products in the US market,” commented Karraker in the official statement. “PlayStation 3 remains one of the most sought after items this holiday season, selling through almost immediately in all retailers once placed on store shelves. We will continue to utilize airfreight delivery for PlayStation 3 to assure a steady stream of systems for North American consumers through the end of the year. And while initial day-one launch shipment goals weren't achievable due to early manufacturing issues, those problems have been resolved and we do remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006.”
He added: “The six-year old PlayStation 2 continues to dominate the market, outselling all other computer entertainment systems in November, including much newer systems from the competition. PS2 also topped the software category, out pacing all other system's sales by almost three times. PSP (PlayStation Portable Player) had a very good November as well, seeing a jump in sales of nearly 50% and a strong increase in software sell-through. These sales figures bode very well for SCEA as it offers a computer entertainment system for every taste and budget this holiday season.”
POSTED: 02.50PM PST, 12/08/06 - Jason Dobson
Sony: PS3 Issues 'Resolved', 1mil By End Of 2006
On the heels of video game hardware and software U.S. sales numbers for November released yesterday by NPD, Sony's PR head David Karraker has issued a statement noting that the company is “very pleased” with the data, adding that manufacturing problems that ham stringed the production of the PlayStation 3 at launch “have been resolved.”
NPD data found that following the November 17 launch of the PlayStation 3 in North America, Sony had only shipped 197,000 units during its debut month rather than the earlier projected 400,000. However, Karraker reiterated in the official statement that both he and Sony “remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006,” while at the same time echoing Sony's earlier commitment to airlift consoles to retail outlets within North America for the remainder of the year.
In addition, despite the somewhat anemic PlayStation 3 hardware sales numbers, Sony expressed enthusiasm over the performance of both its entrenched PlayStation 2 console as well as its PSP handheld. NPD data found that the PlayStation 2 continued strong performance in November with 664,000 units sold, while the PSP lagged behind both the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in handhelds sold for the month with 412,000 units.
“These figures clearly demonstrate the strength of the PlayStation family of products in the US market,” commented Karraker in the official statement. “PlayStation 3 remains one of the most sought after items this holiday season, selling through almost immediately in all retailers once placed on store shelves. We will continue to utilize airfreight delivery for PlayStation 3 to assure a steady stream of systems for North American consumers through the end of the year. And while initial day-one launch shipment goals weren't achievable due to early manufacturing issues, those problems have been resolved and we do remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006.”
He added: “The six-year old PlayStation 2 continues to dominate the market, outselling all other computer entertainment systems in November, including much newer systems from the competition. PS2 also topped the software category, out pacing all other system's sales by almost three times. PSP (PlayStation Portable Player) had a very good November as well, seeing a jump in sales of nearly 50% and a strong increase in software sell-through. These sales figures bode very well for SCEA as it offers a computer entertainment system for every taste and budget this holiday season.”
POSTED: 02.50PM PST, 12/08/06 - Jason Dobson
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12-11-06 | 12:04 PM
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Ummmm, doesn't that just imply PS3 DELIVERY issues resolved....
Not other issues like upconverting and controller losing sync and a few other things I've only read about...yet to experience them, since I only just plugged it in.
Not other issues like upconverting and controller losing sync and a few other things I've only read about...yet to experience them, since I only just plugged it in.
12-11-06 | 12:08 PM
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December 8, 2006
Sony: PS3 Issues 'Resolved', 1mil By End Of 2006
On the heels of video game hardware and software U.S. sales numbers for November released yesterday by NPD, Sony's PR head David Karraker has issued a statement noting that the company is “very pleased” with the data, adding that manufacturing problems that ham stringed the production of the PlayStation 3 at launch “have been resolved.”
NPD data found that following the November 17 launch of the PlayStation 3 in North America, Sony had only shipped 197,000 units during its debut month rather than the earlier projected 400,000. However, Karraker reiterated in the official statement that both he and Sony “remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006,” while at the same time echoing Sony's earlier commitment to airlift consoles to retail outlets within North America for the remainder of the year.
In addition, despite the somewhat anemic PlayStation 3 hardware sales numbers, Sony expressed enthusiasm over the performance of both its entrenched PlayStation 2 console as well as its PSP handheld. NPD data found that the PlayStation 2 continued strong performance in November with 664,000 units sold, while the PSP lagged behind both the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in handhelds sold for the month with 412,000 units.
“These figures clearly demonstrate the strength of the PlayStation family of products in the US market,” commented Karraker in the official statement. “PlayStation 3 remains one of the most sought after items this holiday season, selling through almost immediately in all retailers once placed on store shelves. We will continue to utilize airfreight delivery for PlayStation 3 to assure a steady stream of systems for North American consumers through the end of the year. And while initial day-one launch shipment goals weren't achievable due to early manufacturing issues, those problems have been resolved and we do remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006.”
He added: “The six-year old PlayStation 2 continues to dominate the market, outselling all other computer entertainment systems in November, including much newer systems from the competition. PS2 also topped the software category, out pacing all other system's sales by almost three times. PSP (PlayStation Portable Player) had a very good November as well, seeing a jump in sales of nearly 50% and a strong increase in software sell-through. These sales figures bode very well for SCEA as it offers a computer entertainment system for every taste and budget this holiday season.”
POSTED: 02.50PM PST, 12/08/06 - Jason Dobson
Sony: PS3 Issues 'Resolved', 1mil By End Of 2006
On the heels of video game hardware and software U.S. sales numbers for November released yesterday by NPD, Sony's PR head David Karraker has issued a statement noting that the company is “very pleased” with the data, adding that manufacturing problems that ham stringed the production of the PlayStation 3 at launch “have been resolved.”
NPD data found that following the November 17 launch of the PlayStation 3 in North America, Sony had only shipped 197,000 units during its debut month rather than the earlier projected 400,000. However, Karraker reiterated in the official statement that both he and Sony “remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006,” while at the same time echoing Sony's earlier commitment to airlift consoles to retail outlets within North America for the remainder of the year.
In addition, despite the somewhat anemic PlayStation 3 hardware sales numbers, Sony expressed enthusiasm over the performance of both its entrenched PlayStation 2 console as well as its PSP handheld. NPD data found that the PlayStation 2 continued strong performance in November with 664,000 units sold, while the PSP lagged behind both the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance in handhelds sold for the month with 412,000 units.
“These figures clearly demonstrate the strength of the PlayStation family of products in the US market,” commented Karraker in the official statement. “PlayStation 3 remains one of the most sought after items this holiday season, selling through almost immediately in all retailers once placed on store shelves. We will continue to utilize airfreight delivery for PlayStation 3 to assure a steady stream of systems for North American consumers through the end of the year. And while initial day-one launch shipment goals weren't achievable due to early manufacturing issues, those problems have been resolved and we do remain focused on having one million PS3's in the pipeline by December 31, 2006.”
He added: “The six-year old PlayStation 2 continues to dominate the market, outselling all other computer entertainment systems in November, including much newer systems from the competition. PS2 also topped the software category, out pacing all other system's sales by almost three times. PSP (PlayStation Portable Player) had a very good November as well, seeing a jump in sales of nearly 50% and a strong increase in software sell-through. These sales figures bode very well for SCEA as it offers a computer entertainment system for every taste and budget this holiday season.”
POSTED: 02.50PM PST, 12/08/06 - Jason Dobson
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12-11-06 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
“PlayStation 3 remains one of the most sought after items this holiday season, selling through almost immediately in all retailers once placed on store shelves."
I don't believe for a second we're going to see 800,000 PS3s "on shelves" by the end of December.