Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
12-01-08, 12:44 PM
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It is almost as if there was a smudge on the disc that was causing the problem. I took the disc out twice and wiped it down and it played the part that was previously dropping out fine. The disc looked perfect though. Just seemed like it was being finicky as the disc played fine other than those 2 instances.
Another oddity was I was playing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and it said there was an update for the game. Every time I tried to download it, I got an error. Googled it and someone said to turn off Media Server in the Network settings. Did that and it downloaded fine. Any idea WHY that is?
This PS3 can be frustrating
Another oddity was I was playing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and it said there was an update for the game. Every time I tried to download it, I got an error. Googled it and someone said to turn off Media Server in the Network settings. Did that and it downloaded fine. Any idea WHY that is?
This PS3 can be frustrating
BTW, I just remembered that the PS3 decodes everything to PCM and outputs that, so updating receiver firmware probably wouldn't have helped. If it was an issue with a bitstream of DTS-HD MA or TrueHD, that would be more likely to be a receiver firmware issue. I know there were some receivers that needed updates to play DTS-HD MA properly. Without the update, there would occasionally be a loud pop that people dubbed the "DTS Bomb."
12-02-08, 10:34 AM
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Looks like the 2.53 FW is out as of today. Full screen flash videos is cool, I wonder what else they updated?
12-02-08, 10:44 AM
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Looks like the 2.53 FW is out as of today. Full screen flash videos is cool, I wonder what else they updated?
Here's a list that didn't work once we got flash in 2.5, can anybody try them again now? (I would, but I'm at work)
Fancast
NBC
CBS
ABC
Comedy Central
South Park
12-02-08, 11:52 AM
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PSN question regarding friends lists: Do they let you see what your friends are playing? Looking at my meager friends list on the PS3, I only see how long it has been when they last signed on or nothing at all (if they are online at the same time). I click on their names but it doesn't show what games they are playing for how how to invite them or anything. It just lets you send them a message and that's it. Am I missing or overlooking something? 
And I still can't get the notifications box to work. Does anyone's work?
And I still can't get the notifications box to work. Does anyone's work?
12-02-08, 12:02 PM
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PSN question regarding friends lists: Do they let you see what your friends are playing? Looking at my meager friends list on the PS3, I only see how long it has been when they last signed on or nothing at all (if they are online at the same time). I click on their names but it doesn't show what games they are playing for how how to invite them or anything. It just lets you send them a message and that's it. Am I missing or overlooking something?
And I still can't get the notifications box to work. Does anyone's work?
And I still can't get the notifications box to work. Does anyone's work?
12-02-08, 12:28 PM
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NBC-Episodes don't work. States that flash player 9 is required.
CBS-Looks like the Watch & Chat works. Clips, too.
ABC- Not even going to try the eps- proprietary software needed to play episodes- only works with select browsers. Video on main page works.
Comedy Central- Video on main page didn't load. "This application is not supported."
South Park- Episodes won't load. "Get Flash player" icon comes up.
12-02-08, 12:29 PM
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This update is also supposed to improve flash functionality and maybe increase the number of sites that actually work.
Here's a list that didn't work once we got flash in 2.5, can anybody try them again now? (I would, but I'm at work)
Fancast
NBC
CBS
ABC
Comedy Central
South Park
Here's a list that didn't work once we got flash in 2.5, can anybody try them again now? (I would, but I'm at work)
Fancast
NBC
CBS
ABC
Comedy Central
South Park
I'm assuming the same goes for the other sites listed, since I was getting the same results when trying other networks' viewers last week....
12-02-08, 02:32 PM
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Yep, it lists what my friends are playing online as well as a little balloon quote next to the person that wants it on there.
12-02-08, 02:47 PM
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Quick question. I just got a DS3 and it doesnt look like theres a USB chord in the box to recharge the damn controller! They dont come with this chord; am I suppose to use the one that came with the system to charge both? Lame...
12-02-08, 02:48 PM
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Have you gotten the latest updates to your system? I know that the ability to see what they were doing on your friends list was added with a recent system update.
12-02-08, 02:52 PM
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I believe the cord comes with the actual PS3. IT is lame considering these cords are dirt cheap.
12-02-08, 05:00 PM
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...eed&subj=Crave
Can't wait for Santa to deliver my PS3!
Chris
December 2, 2008 10:00 AM PST
PS3 firmware update enables full-screen flash video
Posted by Matthew Moskovciak
Sony issued firmware upgrade 2.53 for the PlayStation 3 Tuesday, enabling full-screen flash video playback.
Full-screen flash video for the browser might seem like a minor upgrade, but it's been a highly desired feature for those who use their PS3s for online video services like Hulu and YouTube. We also noticed that the new flash upgrade enabled us to select the "480p" option in Hulu, which provides a significantly better image quality, especially on a big-screen HDTV.
The full-screen and 480p options are nice, but we couldn't help but notice that simply watching full-screen Hulu on our laptop looked better. While the resolution looked pretty close between the two screens, motion on the PS3 looked significantly worse, with dropped frames. For comparison, motion was completely fluid and natural on our laptop in full-screen mode--and that was with a wireless connection (the PS3 was wired).
Once we took Hulu out of full-screen mode on the PS3, motion was handled about as well as on the laptop and we were able to manually zoom the screen to get full-screen playback without the motion issues. We're not sure what's holding back flawless full-screen flash video playback in the browser, but given the PS3's powerful processor, we expect more.
YouTube playback wasn't perfect, either. The first two clips we tried would play back audio, but no video. The third clip worked, and we were able to full-screen it and use the "high definition" option as well. Again, the option to go full screen is great, but we really expect full compatibility at this phase. Lastly, when we went to exit the browser and return to the main PS3 interface, the entire system hung up and we had to reboot.
The bottom line is that for the smoothest playback of full-screen flash video content, we still found that manually zooming offered the best experience, although it's a pain to get videos perfectly centered manually. Hopefully Sony offers another update to further improve flash video performance in full-screen mode. If we could get that, the PS3 would be a more viable option for those looking to ditch the cable box and get their programming via free Internet alternatives.
PS3 firmware update enables full-screen flash video
Posted by Matthew Moskovciak
Sony issued firmware upgrade 2.53 for the PlayStation 3 Tuesday, enabling full-screen flash video playback.
Full-screen flash video for the browser might seem like a minor upgrade, but it's been a highly desired feature for those who use their PS3s for online video services like Hulu and YouTube. We also noticed that the new flash upgrade enabled us to select the "480p" option in Hulu, which provides a significantly better image quality, especially on a big-screen HDTV.
The full-screen and 480p options are nice, but we couldn't help but notice that simply watching full-screen Hulu on our laptop looked better. While the resolution looked pretty close between the two screens, motion on the PS3 looked significantly worse, with dropped frames. For comparison, motion was completely fluid and natural on our laptop in full-screen mode--and that was with a wireless connection (the PS3 was wired).
Once we took Hulu out of full-screen mode on the PS3, motion was handled about as well as on the laptop and we were able to manually zoom the screen to get full-screen playback without the motion issues. We're not sure what's holding back flawless full-screen flash video playback in the browser, but given the PS3's powerful processor, we expect more.
YouTube playback wasn't perfect, either. The first two clips we tried would play back audio, but no video. The third clip worked, and we were able to full-screen it and use the "high definition" option as well. Again, the option to go full screen is great, but we really expect full compatibility at this phase. Lastly, when we went to exit the browser and return to the main PS3 interface, the entire system hung up and we had to reboot.
The bottom line is that for the smoothest playback of full-screen flash video content, we still found that manually zooming offered the best experience, although it's a pain to get videos perfectly centered manually. Hopefully Sony offers another update to further improve flash video performance in full-screen mode. If we could get that, the PS3 would be a more viable option for those looking to ditch the cable box and get their programming via free Internet alternatives.
Chris
12-02-08, 06:00 PM
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The new upgrade is a bit better, but not when you compare it to PlayOn. Hulu on the PS3 through PlayOn looks TV broadcast quality. It stutters constantly on the PS3 browser even when I tried it wired instead of wireless. I'm using Hulu enough to pay the $30 for PlayOn.
Also sites like Comedy Central and South Park Studios still don't work so all in all a pretty worthless update at least for things I would want to watch on the browser.
Also sites like Comedy Central and South Park Studios still don't work so all in all a pretty worthless update at least for things I would want to watch on the browser.
12-02-08, 06:49 PM
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I'd love better functionality, but $30 is way too high considering the PS3 has native support now. Couple that with Netflix offering current TV shows via streaming on the xbox, and that $30 looks less and less attractive. Not to mention, still no mac version, so I couldn't waste my $30 if I wanted to.
12-02-08, 07:56 PM
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I'd love better functionality, but $30 is way too high considering the PS3 has native support now. Couple that with Netflix offering current TV shows via streaming on the xbox, and that $30 looks less and less attractive. Not to mention, still no mac version, so I couldn't waste my $30 if I wanted to.
I agree though that the free support is great and PlayOn really needs to add more features or sites it supports to make the $30 a better value.
BTW, one nice feature I got working well with Playon was watching Hulu on my PSP through remote connect to the PS3.
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12-04-08, 08:05 AM
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12-04-08, 08:28 AM
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I think there is a way on your profile in the PS dashboard to add that in. I have one added on mine as well, but don't recall how I did it at the moment.
12-04-08, 10:58 PM
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I've set an alarm to go off in 9.5 hours. At that point I will come back and post this:
If I remember correctly, I think you can just go to your friends list. Highlight your own name, push the triangle button. If you choose the Comment line, you can then insert whatever you want to, you know, just type something in, and then bam! There you go.
If I remember correctly, I think you can just go to your friends list. Highlight your own name, push the triangle button. If you choose the Comment line, you can then insert whatever you want to, you know, just type something in, and then bam! There you go.