Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
01-31-09 | 09:47 AM
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I played the first two levels last night and I enjoyed it. I'm not sure how any levels it'll take before it gets old/routine, but they have a research/development system that should add new things to try as the levels progress. One thing I didn't see, and maybe I just overlooked it, was any sort of difficulty setting. So it looks like once you are finished w/ a level that's it. I mean I guess you can go back and play it again until you get all the rewards for the level, but there doesn't seem to be a way to play it on a higher difficulty.
EDIT: Although after you finish each planet a "Vengence Mode" unlocks. In that you face an unlimited hoard of bugs and all you have to do is survive as long as you can. So far this has been a lot of fun.
As far as whether or not it is worth $10, personally if you haven't already, I would sink my money into Age of Booty (esp if you are into online gaming as I don't see an online component in Savage Moon). Overall though I think I'm going to be get worth out of this $10 than I'm getting out of Cubiod
EDIT: Although after you finish each planet a "Vengence Mode" unlocks. In that you face an unlimited hoard of bugs and all you have to do is survive as long as you can. So far this has been a lot of fun.
As far as whether or not it is worth $10, personally if you haven't already, I would sink my money into Age of Booty (esp if you are into online gaming as I don't see an online component in Savage Moon). Overall though I think I'm going to be get worth out of this $10 than I'm getting out of Cubiod
Last edited by nemein; 01-31-09 at 05:34 PM.
02-02-09 | 07:36 AM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
I'm currently stuck on level 4 of Savage Moon.
I'm enjoying it, but am already starting to get a "it's getting old" feeling. I never had that with PJM.
One thing I love about PJM is that you can see the entire board without having to move a camera. When a "baddie" makes it's way to your base, you see it coming. With SM, it's pretty easy for something to sneak in when you're off in another area.
If there's an orbital view, I'd like to know how to get there.
I'm enjoying it, but am already starting to get a "it's getting old" feeling. I never had that with PJM.
One thing I love about PJM is that you can see the entire board without having to move a camera. When a "baddie" makes it's way to your base, you see it coming. With SM, it's pretty easy for something to sneak in when you're off in another area.
If there's an orbital view, I'd like to know how to get there.
02-02-09 | 08:05 AM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
I think it took me about 1/2 dozen tries to get past level 4. I think the key finally was to set up enough obstacles on the floor that the turrets on the rocks could do their work.
Specifically from what I recall I did...
EDIT: and if you think level 4 was fun just wait till you get to level 5... the bugs start fighting back
As far as the game itself, I agree the camera could use some work. When it auto zooms during an upgrade that's ok, but it doesn't put you back at the same zoom level when you are done and that's annoying. Also if any game needed a record/playback feature it's this one. During the level you're too busy running around trying to replace/upgrade turrets you really don't get a chance to enjoy the carnage (or try to learn what strategies work/fail).
Good luck
Specifically from what I recall I did...
Spoiler:
EDIT: and if you think level 4 was fun just wait till you get to level 5... the bugs start fighting back
As far as the game itself, I agree the camera could use some work. When it auto zooms during an upgrade that's ok, but it doesn't put you back at the same zoom level when you are done and that's annoying. Also if any game needed a record/playback feature it's this one. During the level you're too busy running around trying to replace/upgrade turrets you really don't get a chance to enjoy the carnage
(or try to learn what strategies work/fail).Good luck
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02-02-09 | 08:38 AM
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02-02-09 | 03:10 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
Quick question, how do I set my system to d/l a demo, than install it, than shut down automatically? I cant find that option now.
02-02-09 | 03:20 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
You need to scroll all the way to the left on the XMB. Then choose turn off system. If you have something currently downloading, a checkbox will appear after you select turn off system. Check the box by hitting X and you're good to go.
02-02-09 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by awil1026's countdown
I should put something embarrassing here so I'd have motication to change the countdown after it's expired!
02-03-09 | 10:39 AM
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02-03-09 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
Here's a question for those who use the PS3 as a media extender or connect it to a media server. Does the PS3 upscale any SD content? If I were to stream a VOB file to the PS3, would the video quality be the same as if there were a disc in the system?
02-03-09 | 02:19 PM
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I caught that after it expired, but didn't feel like changing it!
02-03-09 | 07:26 PM
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The PS3 upscales even divx files and it supports them for 5.1 sound. I'm sure it will upscale vob.
02-03-09 | 07:43 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
What programs can convert files to play on the ps3? I've been using PS3 Video9 since I got it in june, but recently it seems to freeze halfway through the conversion and I've given up looking for a solution to the problem.
02-03-09 | 09:15 PM
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02-03-09 | 09:17 PM
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Just convert them to divx. It fully supports divx. They even added support for older divx 3.1 files recently. Plenty of free divx converters online.
02-03-09 | 10:08 PM
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02-04-09 | 06:16 AM
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02-04-09 | 01:07 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
Is there a way to support 720p res video files without having them in vob or converted from mkv to vob? Do they support them in anything but vob? I know it doesn't support them in normal divx format.
02-04-09 | 04:01 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
After I get my new hdtv (my first), I plan to use my ps3 as my blu-ray player but do you guys think I will overuse it if I use it as my regular DVD player too? I use it for games as well but less than my other consoles. I ask because my current standalone DVD player only has component OUT and I don't think it upconverts the quality as opposed to the PS3. Also, the hdtv I'm getting unfortunately only has 1 component IN which will be utilized by my Wii as well so it'd be hassle switching those back and forth. Should I just buy a standalone dvd player with a HDMI out that can upconvert to decrease the useage of the PS3. My main other concern about "overusing" the PS3 is that it's among the last batch of backwards compatible PS2 versions which is important to me.
Also, how durable are optical toslink audio cables? Unless I get a new receiver with 2 optical audio inputs, I'll have to switch the cable back and forth between my 360 and ps3.
Also, how durable are optical toslink audio cables? Unless I get a new receiver with 2 optical audio inputs, I'll have to switch the cable back and forth between my 360 and ps3.
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02-04-09 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
I was a having problem with my sixaxis controller. The left analog stick was not registering in the "right" direction. It was still under warrenty so I sent it back for repair. Sony sent me a dualshock to replace it. Sweet! The only downside was it took about 3 weeks for the whole turn around. Not too bad I guess. We don't play that many 2 players games so I didn't miss it that much.
02-05-09 | 06:38 PM
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02-06-09 | 08:09 AM
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02-07-09 | 09:36 PM
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Here it is from monoprice.com. $11.16 before shipping...
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02-08-09 | 04:56 AM
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Re: Official PS3 Thread - October 08 edition
You were right. Vob files look fantastic on the PS3.
However, I have a new question that perhaps you or some other knowledgeable soul can help with. The general question is: What are you doing in regards to multiple vob files? More specifically: How do you organize them, do you group them into albums? Is there a way to load the ifo file so you can have a menu structure?
Now that I have connected to my media server, in the PS3 under video I have hundreds of generically-labeled vob files and am trying to figure out how best to deal with them (without encoding).
Thanks for any help you or anyone may have.
However, I have a new question that perhaps you or some other knowledgeable soul can help with. The general question is: What are you doing in regards to multiple vob files? More specifically: How do you organize them, do you group them into albums? Is there a way to load the ifo file so you can have a menu structure?
Now that I have connected to my media server, in the PS3 under video I have hundreds of generically-labeled vob files and am trying to figure out how best to deal with them (without encoding).
Thanks for any help you or anyone may have.