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DJ_Longfellow 01-06-10 11:41 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
I just hope my PS3 doesn't die as I am in a GameShare group...that would suck.

dsa_shea 01-06-10 12:08 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
The PS3 doesn't have a high fatality rate but with the the first generation models you just never know. I bought a slim on black friday and I'm thinking about putting one of my 60s away and using them slim as it makes far less noise, uses less electricity and doesn't generate near the heat as my 60s do.

XavierMike 01-06-10 02:15 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by Anubis2005X (Post 9924206)
Did they offer to repair the 60GB model? I have one too, and would rather keep the backwards compatibility should I ever have problems...

They did, but it was $20 more, and I would only have recieved a refurbished 60GB unit with a 90 day warranty. I was definately going to loose my saved data either way. Instead, I'm getting a brand new slim with a bigger hardrive dual shock, and a full-warranty.

Anubis2005X 01-06-10 03:34 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by XavierMike (Post 9926616)
They did, but it was $20 more, and I would only have recieved a refurbished 60GB unit with a 90 day warranty. I was definately going to loose my saved data either way. Instead, I'm getting a brand new slim with a bigger hardrive dual shock, and a full-warranty.

Thanks for the info. I have a few PS2 games that I picked up when I got a PS3. I guess I could always pick up a PS2 should my current hardware crap out.

EDIT: Hmm, I don't really see many PS2 hardware options on Amazon. Either way, I'm sure Sony will keep the tech available for future use, whether that is another PS2 release or putting PS2 emulation back in PS3 at some future point.

rocketsauce 01-06-10 03:41 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Is anybody else having problems adding funds to your playstation account? I've tried both through the PS3 and on the website but everytime i enter the info it says invalid credit card info. I checked and rechecked and all the info I entered was correct. I tried a few different cards and they are all getting that message.

Liver&Onions 01-06-10 04:26 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by rocketsauce (Post 9926759)
Is anybody else having problems adding funds to your playstation account? I've tried both through the PS3 and on the website but everytime i enter the info it says invalid credit card info. I checked and rechecked and all the info I entered was correct. I tried a few different cards and they are all getting that message.

Mine did that last night, but i didnt bother checking my info and assumed that I had an outdated card in there.

rocketsauce 01-06-10 08:30 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Is there a reputable place online where you can purchase a PSN card and they give you the redemption code instead of waiting to actually physically have the card?

Fandango 01-06-10 08:47 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
If you can buy it online why can't you just add funds to your account?

rocketsauce 01-06-10 10:16 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by Fandango (Post 9927359)
If you can buy it online why can't you just add funds to your account?

This is why:


Originally Posted by rocketsauce (Post 9926759)
Is anybody else having problems adding funds to your playstation account? I've tried both through the PS3 and on the website but everytime i enter the info it says invalid credit card info. I checked and rechecked and all the info I entered was correct. I tried a few different cards and they are all getting that message.


Decker 01-06-10 10:25 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Not exactly what you're asking for, but amazon just expanded their PSN store. They still don't have everything, but they do have a lot of the content currently available in the PSN Games store.

dx23 01-06-10 11:00 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
The PSN network seems to be having issues since the 4th. Error codes are appearing in the Playstation store under Games, the Whats New Icon and the Playstation Internet Browser. Hopefully, it will get fixed tomorrow.

rocketsauce 01-06-10 11:12 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by Decker (Post 9927537)
Not exactly what you're asking for, but amazon just expanded their PSN store. They still don't have everything, but they do have a lot of the content currently available in the PSN Games store.

Yeah I'm wanting to buy the PS1 Metal Gear 2 port but I couldn't find it on Amazon

Evan Meadow 01-07-10 12:32 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by mhg83 (Post 9920440)
If you like Wing Commander i've heard that Colony Wars series is really good as well. Not sure when Sony plans to release the games.

I bought Colony Wars BECAUSE of my love of Wing Commander. If they do come out via PSN I might have to buy em again.

Anubis2005X 01-07-10 08:14 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by rocketsauce (Post 9927600)
Yeah I'm wanting to buy the PS1 Metal Gear 2 port but I couldn't find it on Amazon

Metal Gear 2 is on PSN?

mattysemo247 01-07-10 08:51 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Anyone looking for PSN cards check out Walmart in the clearance section. Both of mine had them on clearance for $5-$10 off for the $20 cards.

rocketsauce 01-07-10 11:13 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by Anubis2005X (Post 9927954)
Metal Gear 2 is on PSN?

Sorry I meant Metal Gear Solid

HotThang 01-08-10 08:06 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
I finally figured out my video problem! It has to be with my component switch box. Whenever the video goes extremely bright, the signal drops. It's happened during the Clock Tower sequences in Ratchet & Clank and as I watch Lost on Blueray. When I hook the PS3 directly to the TV, the video plays perfectly. I currently use a Psyclone switchbox to switch between the PS3, 360, and Wii. Does anyone out there have recommendations for a better, more stable Component Switchbox? Thanks! :-)

steebo777 01-08-10 08:45 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
I have absolutely no clue why that would happen 'when the video goes extremely bright'. That really doesn't make any sense at all. You're sure the connections to the box are fine? Have you tried plugging the PS3 directly to the TV to make sure this doesn't still happen?

If you've tried all of that and still need a switcher box, this one from Monoprice would be my recommendation.

DGibFen 01-08-10 11:16 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Sony has announced Heavy Rain's release date: Feb. 23rd.

Liver&Onions 01-08-10 11:23 AM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by DGibFen (Post 9930595)
Sony has announced Heavy Rain's release date: Feb. 23rd.

Fuck YES! I pre-ordered it a couple days ago, cannot wait to play this game.

Michael Corvin 01-08-10 12:30 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 

Originally Posted by DGibFen (Post 9930595)
Sony has announced Heavy Rain's release date: Feb. 23rd.

I think that game will be this year's Mad World. Stellar hype, solid reviews but in the end I think it's going to tank.

Liver&Onions 01-08-10 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin (Post 9930790)
I think that game will be this year's Mad World. Stellar hype, solid reviews but in the end I think it's going to tank.

Here are some reasons why:

1) People expect that games are twitch based
2) Not enough killing
3) Name of game does not contain these words: Call, Duty, Modern, Warfare, Halo, Master, Mario, Wii
4) Slow story driven games tend to be niche market titles
5) not enough blood
6) boobs

Michael Corvin 01-08-10 01:10 PM

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7) It's a PS3 exclusive

Anubis2005X 01-08-10 01:21 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
Has always looked awesome to me, now pre-ordered at Amazon.

dsa_shea 01-08-10 01:37 PM

Re: The Official PS3 thread - resolutions are meant to be broken
 
I don't care if Heavy Rain sells a million copies as long as I enjoy it.


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