Goafer Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Why is it everything that can be done on a PS3/PSP is done horribly? I got Gran Turismo PSP today and it needed the new firmware. Fair enough, putting it on the UMD was a good idea. But why can't the firmware be updated when it's plugged in but the battery is low? I couldn't play Gran Turismo because I needed the update and I couldn't update because the battery was low, despite being plugged into the mains. Fucking useless. I want to love the PS3 and PSP, I really do, but stupid crap like this lets them down.
flameboy Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Why is it everything that can be done on a PS3/PSP is done horribly? I got Gran Turismo PSP today and it needed the new firmware. Fair enough, putting it on the UMD was a good idea. But why can't the firmware be updated when it's plugged in but the battery is low? I couldn't play Gran Turismo because I needed the update and I couldn't update because the battery was low, despite being plugged into the mains. Fucking useless. I want to love the PS3 and PSP, I really do, but stupid crap like this lets them down. Yeah that has always annoyed me about upgrading the PSP! It's like for every great idea Sony has they think of 6 shit ideas to make the user experience annoying!
Emerald Emblem Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I was just wondering, how can i identify when my Controller has finished charging, I assume thats why the USB wire that connects to the PS3 is included.
MATtheHAT Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I was just wondering, how can i identify when my Controller has finished charging, I assume thats why the USB wire that connects to the PS3 is included. The light stops blinking.
Emerald Emblem Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Which light would that be? I never saw a light come on.
MATtheHAT Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 On the top-front of the controller. To the right of where you plug the USB in. If the controller is turned off, then all four lights will blink until it fully recharges, then all lights will go off. If the controller is turned on, then only one light will blink until it fully recharges, then it will stay a solid red.
Emerald Emblem Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 So I have to keep the PS3 on? Or could I just use my PC?
Deathjam Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Ps3 on but i think the PC can charge it too.
Emasher Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I'm not sure about a PC, but it won't charge plugged in to my Mac. I would assume its the same on a PC.
Happenstance Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 That always annoys me, that the PS3 has to stay on for the controller to charge. Also not being able to watch a dvd while downloading!
MATtheHAT Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 It charges from my Netbook, its what I mostly use because the cable is too short to go to my Playstation if I am playing. The Netbook is right next to me.
Emasher Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Its never really been a problem for me, as I've got my PS3 hooked up to my monitor, so its sitting right beside me.
Gizmo Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Does it charge when plugged into a Wii? That would be the easiest way because of that Connect24 bullshit. If so, that will be the most use my Wii ever gets
Cookyman Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Just updating my new PS3 Slim now. Add your PSN ID to your profile so we can add you.
Rowan Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Is there a way to view the trophies you have already got?
Choze Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Is there a way to view the trophies you have already got? In XMB go to trophies. Its in the Game line.
flameboy Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Does it charge when plugged into a Wii? That would be the easiest way because of that Connect24 bullshit. If so, that will be the most use my Wii ever gets Yeah it does...I used to use my Wii to charge my ipod before I got my new docker most use I got out of it for a while...
dwarf Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 When's the next lethargic gamers? Looking forward to it. And Daft, any chance I could write a piece or two for remedial-waste? Nothing regular, just a contribution every now and then? PS. Borderlands is going to be fucking awesome.
Daft Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 When's the next lethargic gamers? Looking forward to it.And Daft, any chance I could write a piece or two for remedial-waste? Nothing regular, just a contribution every now and then? Maybe. We've got a good (lazy) little team that has a done style. You could write something but I can't guarantee I'd put it up. If it's good enough then definitely. I'm very harsh. But then you (or I) could re-write it. You've got to remember, everyone who writes for RW has worked in the games industry long enough to hate it, themselves and the world and then some. PS. Borderlands is going to be fucking awesome. Good man.
dwarf Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 You sound as if it's a big organisation that only let's in the best of the best, although the standard is great to be fair to yourselves. Obviously for articles I'd ramp up structure and lingual skills and use metaphors to make it hilarious to read, as all satirical writers understandably 'resort' to when composing their new piece. I'll post you one some time, don't expect anything majorly soon, but I wouldn't mind having work displayed/appreciated in some form, for starters I find it easier to write about videogames but also there's barely ever an opportunity to do so unless it's a short forum post. And it helps me excercise my narrow experience of journalism, if you can call 'waste that.
Daft Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Yeah, go for it. Whenever you want (it's about as casual/lazy a site as ever there was). We're picky on who we let in because we all know each other, we've all worked together. I don't know too much about you. You know what the deal is in terms of style/quality so you'll probably have no problem.
dwarf Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Ah right how did you guys come to know each other then? And yeah, I'll just be the dunce in the corner chiming in whenever I feel like I have something worthy of saying to my superiors. May do something on Borderlands' potential, the more I see the more excitable I get. So excitable I am. To think I was considering getting a job to pay for a PSP Go recently... You seen any of the Lethargic Gamers episodes Daft? Not sure I've mentioned them to you but they are quite impressive, check Flamey's sig. Edited October 12, 2009 by dwarf
Daft Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 We all worked at Square and we all intermittently work at Square. I wanted to do a co-op review of Borderlands. You can help me with that if you want. That'd be a big help actually. I haven't checked out any LG videos bar the first one (which I loved).
dwarf Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Yeah whatever needs doing I'll do (as long as I want to do it, so that's slightly limiting) but yeah, Borderlands co-op review sounds good. Unless I've read it wrong though, I think the 4 player thang is just an option - you play the campaign on your own but can let people drop in and out if you wish (and occasionally duel if bored). Still, official headset would be good, hopefully I can convince a couple of mates to get it. Still feel slightly uncomfortable when conversing to forumites especially when games seem the ony topic of convo. That's partly due to the shitty nature of my Jabra though so everything seems awkward when I have to resort to remaining silent after I say 'Sorry, can't hear you' for the 5th time.
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