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kurupt 07-29-07 06:18 AM

The only two games on that EGM list that I wanted to play were Lair and Strikers and I'll still probably pick both up. I really liked the Star Wars Gamecube games and I'm a big fan of soccer games too. EGM reviews don't usually match up with my opinions very well.

taffer 07-29-07 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by darkside
The videos of Lair just reminded me too much of the last GameCube Star Wars game I hated from them with a Dragon instead of an Xwing.

I always got the same impression. The Rogue Squadron series had amazingly beautiful graphics that still hold up even to today's standards, but the gameplay was dull as hell. The entire premise of the game was to replay the same levels over and over to improve your score and win all the medals. If you didn't care about that and just wanted to play through the game and see the ending, you could easily beat the game in less than half an hour.

I always worried that Lair would turn out the same, ie amazingly beautiful graphics but dull as hell gameplay. Looks like with that EGM score, I was right. I am surprised it scored that low though since the Rogue Squadron games scored in the 7 to 8 range. I guess it is because Lair doesn't have the Star Wars license to fall back on.

XavierMike 07-29-07 09:36 AM

That is too bad about Lair. I was really looking forward to it. I wait to see some other reviews, but this has somewhat killed my buzz for the game.

jiggawhat 07-29-07 11:31 PM

Anyone know of a decent guide of hooking up a PC to a PS3 for streaming media?

XavierMike 07-30-07 08:10 AM

Check the PS3 as a Blu-ray player thread on AVS. That's how I figured it out. You do need WMP11 or better though.

71Makaveli96 07-31-07 12:58 AM

Not sure if this is the right place, but i plan on buying a PS3 either this week or next week, is there any good bundles(extra game/controller) out there (in stores only, no online)? and a side question how many of you recommend to get the extended warranty!

What i know so far
PS3 60GB - $499.99
5 Free Movies By Mail http://www.bluraysavings.com/

Ocelot 07-31-07 04:03 PM

Nah, not at the moment. you missed the boat by a week... there were two deals a week ago, Amazon got the PS3 60gb for $499.99 with free remote and a BD (Momento or RE:A). The other deal is from CC, instead of movie and remote, you get another controller ($40 value). Exteneded warranty is not needed, save the extra cash for games or BDs.

Ocelot 07-31-07 04:05 PM

i just learned that the PS3 can rip music cds... sweet to know, but the thing is, i probably never gonna use that feature...

Ocelot 07-31-07 04:07 PM

i just brought a HD camcorder, HDR SR5 (Sony). Man, that's a sweet toy for the PS3 (not exactly, but the PS3 make it more worthwhile)... The video quality is unbelievable!

PerryD 08-01-07 07:40 AM


Originally Posted by Ocelot
i just learned that the PS3 can rip music cds...

That was an interesting feature for the original Xbox, I used to have several playlists on it, like a Christmas music playlist.

But considering that the PS3 can play my playlists straight from my computer, I don't see any need to store music on the PS3 itself.

mrpayroll 08-01-07 11:45 AM

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=27220


PlayStation 3 to get DVR functions in early 2008

Matt Martin 09:33 (BST) 01/08/2007

TV tuner due in Q1, says Sony New Zealand exec

Sony is to launch a digital tuner for the Playstation 3 in early 2008, offering programmable TV recording functions to users of the next-gen console.

Warwick Light, sales and marketing manager for Computer Entertainment New Zealand, revealed the details to local website The Press, promising to "transform the PS3 capabilities so as to meet people's changing entertainment needs."

"We're also hoping next year – about the same time that Freeview launches its terrestrial broadcasting service – to release a digital tuner for the PS3, turning it into a programmable TV recorder," said Light.

Freeview services are expected to launch in New Zealand next March.

Although some industry watchers expect an announcement regarding the service to be made at this year's Leipzig Games convention, Sony has previously refused to comment on the speculation.

Chris

DJ_Longfellow 08-01-07 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by PerryD
That was an interesting feature for the original Xbox, I used to have several playlists on it, like a Christmas music playlist.

But considering that the PS3 can play my playlists straight from my computer, I don't see any need to store music on the PS3 itself.

I still cannot stream all my files to my PS3.

Pictures stream fine, but I noticed at times not ALL of them show up. As for music, nothing comes across, but it's on an external HDD on my PC. I think the PS3 has limits on what it reads.

The odd thing is, my playlists on my PC will work, then the PS3 will play music. Just weird. Not sure if it is just TOO many files or what. I guess I can always try to make playlists for EVERY album, but that is just crazy work.

Noonan 08-01-07 12:57 PM

Could someone tell me what type of video files the PS3 will play if transfered on to the HDD?

jiggawhat 08-01-07 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by 71Makaveli96
Not sure if this is the right place, but i plan on buying a PS3 either this week or next week, is there any good bundles(extra game/controller) out there (in stores only, no online)? and a side question how many of you recommend to get the extended warranty!

What i know so far
PS3 60GB - $499.99
5 Free Movies By Mail http://www.bluraysavings.com/

If you buy at CC, don't forget to use the $40 dollar off coupon.

mbs 08-01-07 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by jiggawhat
If you buy at CC, don't forget to use the $40 dollar off coupon.

That coupon always says it excludes video game hardware.

fujishig 08-01-07 04:20 PM

The DVR function sounds kinda cool, but will probably need an add-on of some type, and if it's a non HD tuner, what's the point?

mbs 08-01-07 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by fujishig
The DVR function sounds kinda cool, but will probably need an add-on of some type, and if it's a non HD tuner, what's the point?

It could very well be, via a USB HDTV tuner (I have one on my HTPC). And if that is the case (HD tuner), it will be good that one can upgrade the HD, since OTA HD can take 8GB/hour.

fujishig 08-01-07 04:37 PM

I have one of those USB HD Tuners too, and it greatly taxes my system (not that I have a state of the art system, mind you). So does this mean a DVR that gets interrupted whenever you play a game or Bluray? Not to mention leaving the PS3 on 24/7.

On a side note, I tried the "resume" function using the triangle button for DVD playback, and it seems like the PS3 doesn't keep your spot on the DVD if you turn it off...

XavierMike 08-01-07 09:02 PM

It looks like Lair has been delayed until September 4. :( It now comes out the same day as Hevenly Sword. I guess I'll be waiting awhile for this one.

Anubis2005X 08-01-07 09:18 PM


Originally Posted by fujishig
On a side note, I tried the "resume" function using the triangle button for DVD playback, and it seems like the PS3 doesn't keep your spot on the DVD if you turn it off...

Yeah, it doesn't. I'm hoping they resolve this in a future update. If they can add 1080p DVD upscaling in a software update, they can add bookmarks!

dvd182 08-01-07 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by XavierMike
It looks like Lair has been delayed until August 4. :( It now comes out the same day as Hevenly Sword. I guess I'll be waiting awhile for this one.

September 4, actually. :(

SoonerDoc 08-01-07 11:28 PM


Originally Posted by mbs
That coupon always says it excludes video game hardware.

it does say that, but if they scan it the computer WILL take the $40 off

71Makaveli96 08-01-07 11:30 PM

Where can i find the CC $40 Coupon?

DJ_Longfellow 08-02-07 07:01 AM


Originally Posted by fujishig

On a side note, I tried the "resume" function using the triangle button for DVD playback, and it seems like the PS3 doesn't keep your spot on the DVD if you turn it off...

Yeah, they need to get that fixed....I'm sure a firmware update can correct this, but it is rather annoying (especially if you have a 9 month old and sometimes movies get interrupted).

XavierMike 08-02-07 08:32 AM


Originally Posted by dvd182
September 4, actually. :(


Fixed. Still same day as HS. :(


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