Posted November 9, 2006 Not a bad ad. Ripped the crows right off of Condemned though. From what I've heard from ppl though Sixaxis tilt control blows though. It's gonna be a forgotten feature in about a year I recon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 "At the end of the day - when you stomach the price - the PS3 is a quieter machine than the 360 with about equal or perhaps a little bit better performance, with 50GB media as standard... .integrated free online functionality complete with a Marketplace style substitute and an "Arcade" that already has a couple of really promising indie projects on the way. How is that - in any fathomable way - a bad thing?" Its a good thing but Sonys arrogance is very bad, also their consistant lying and truth stretching gets on everyones tits (stretching back as far as the PS2 pre launch and the Kill Zone 2 megaton (or lack of)) and the very limited launch numbers, slagging off of anything else no matter how stupid they sound, a high price tag that isn't really justified for anyone not bothered by BD (EVERYONE pretty much) and its most important games going multiformat i think has contributed to the 'bad hype' surrounding PS3 up until now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 I WANT A PSP AGAIN FOR LUMINES 2!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 Its a good thing but Sonys arrogance is very bad, also their consistant lying and truth stretching gets on everyones tits (stretching back as far as the PS2 pre launch and the Kill Zone 2 megaton (or lack of)) and the very limited launch numbers, slagging off of anything else no matter how stupid they sound, a high price tag that isn't really justified for anyone not bothered by BD (EVERYONE pretty much) and its most important games going multiformat i think has contributed to the 'bad hype' surrounding PS3 up until now. Well that's sort of my point; when you purchase one and you sit there on a friday with a couple of PS3 games playing the thing, what Sony has said doesn't really play into it, at all. I'm not particularly fond of Sony and their PR machine, and god knows (well Domstercool does anyway) I've given the PSP a hard time - but playing Lumines, it really doesn't seem to matter. I'm not saying we should just smile as they tell us blatant lies, but it's just a realisation that no matter how worked up we get about formalities and the price, if we just get one, in the end we just may wind up being rather satisfied with it. It's a scary thought, perhaps, but there you have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 Heh, well the first genji wasn't that great either, so it's really no surprise. Still want Ridge Racer 7!!! My friend said a pretty interesting thing, which I do agree with. "At the end of the day - when you stomach the price - the PS3 is a quieter machine than the 360 with about equal or perhaps a little bit better performance, with 50GB media as standard... .integrated free online functionality complete with a Marketplace style substitute and an "Arcade" that already has a couple of really promising indie projects on the way. How is that - in any fathomable way - a bad thing?" It all comes down to the games though, that's all that matters. Of course that at 599$ it's always hard to achieve greatness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 WTF, crazy americans: Playstion Pornable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 I'm going to order Lumines 2, Every Extend Extra and Gunpey next week for my PSP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Well it will certainly have the RPGs and been a none fanboy and big fan of RPGs I'll have to get myself one. TBH it will still get exclusives. Mainly from Japanese devs I bet as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Sony is trying to cover all bases with the PS3 and i suppose if your a frequent gamer that will constantly use all of its functions, the PS3 will be a great choice. My only question mark is how long will one last? If its built like a tank then perhaps its well worth the money. I have my doubts though. Anyway-semi-new PS3 info Engadget has revealed some technical details on PlayStation 3. The PS3 BluRay drive is quieter than the DVD Drive on Xbox 360 Standard PC USB keyboard and mouse works on PS3 via Plug n' Play, but Bluetooth keyboard and mouse do not work PS3 only recognizes EyeToy camera, not other USB webcams Sony does not have plans to have a VGA out option for PS3 PS3 can support up to 7 wireless controllers Sony does not plan to release a Sixaxis controller with built-in vibration PS3 can play custom sound tracks in a game, using the built-in Media Playback software Some PS3 games can be installed onto the hard drive to shorten load times. For example, the load time of Genji: Days of the Blade has reduced from 12-15 seconds to 3-4 seconds. The cache can be removed at anytime. You can only send text messages to other users on PlayStation Network, voice or picture messages are not yet available. - Dav Karraker, senior director of Sony Corp., said that there is a good chance players can download and play Sega Saturn games on PlayStation 3 in future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 That would be cool, though I suppose most people these days would go "a Sega whaturn!?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Don't go holding your breath for a March European launch! That Harris bloke would not confirm that it will be launched March 2007 in Europe in a interview on Eurogamer.net today! Therefore making me believe it's still going to be tight to even get the PS3 ready for then! I heard rumours of May a little while back....these may turn out true! This is all because of the Blu-Ray thing right? Maybe they should of done what Microsoft did and do a external Blu-Ray player and launch that on it's own when it's ready? Maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 This is all because of the Blu-Ray thing right? Maybe they should of done what Microsoft did and do a external Blu-Ray player and launch that on it's own when it's ready? Maybe? But then they wouldn't be able to force the next step in media formats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Virtua Tennis 3. Motion sensing. What. A. Load. Of. Bollocks. If anyone can tell me they'd rather do that than just press buttons in a way that's been tried, tested and loved, you're either lying or you misunderstood the question. Disclaimer: The above post refers to the bastardisation of exisiting genres by motion sensing in general, it is not a direct attack on the mortally wounded PS3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Shooting hoops on nba2k7 requires you to do a throwing motion with the controller. This is JUST like the PSP wing mirror. Even though the controller has nothing to do with the wiimote (in terms of influence), its still difficult to pull of the motion sensing without it making it look incredibly shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2006 Killzone Liberation is a great game. It's one of the most beautifull PSP games I've played. It's gameplay is really good, too. I've also tried GTA: Vice City Stories. Seems like every other GTA game, and honestly, I'm a little bored of GTA, so I'm not playing it at the moment. Daxter is awesome. One of the best PSP games. I love Lumines and I look forward to playing Lumines II in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 Don't go holding your breath for a March European launch! That Harris bloke would not confirm that it will be launched March 2007 in Europe in a interview on Eurogamer.net today! Therefore making me believe it's still going to be tight to even get the PS3 ready for then! I heard rumours of May a little while back....these may turn out true! This is all because of the Blu-Ray thing right? Maybe they should of done what Microsoft did and do a external Blu-Ray player and launch that on it's own when it's ready? Maybe? sounds like the PSP all over again-except this time they've screwed America and Japan by not launching in spring and we get double the anal pleasure when they ram home a September 07 European release date due to wanting to resupply America and Japan. or maybe i'm just seeing too many similarities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 Don't really see anything wrong with the six axis in doing that. You won't be forced to do it. Jeff on gamespot was using the six axis to turn in Ridge Racer 7, said it worked very well. Resistance got 9.1 on ign O_o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 WTF, crazy americans: Playstion Pornable to me there are way to many wat if statements. what if they have the requirements to get on the internet with it. what if they click on porography what if they can access other hate stuff. America supposed to be the free-est country on earth yet they don't want to allow their kids to see porn. Bloody hypocrites Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 MOTORSTORM OMG launch games usually suck but that looks sexual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 Alongside Simon and Domstercool's points, my personal view is that the whole debate on PS's power vs 360's power (and the spin) is a moot point in this "race". Japanese developers who have provided the console style gaming for decades will have to choose a console. Following the ill-conceived Xbox360-launch-campaign in Japan, the sales there has been predictably poor. So the devs won't switch to 360 from PS brand. A lot of their main titles are power hungry, so arguably many of them will not move to Wii either, leaving PS3 as the only choice. PS3 has a lot of problems at the moment, but in a long run, it could become the host of console traditionalism particularly a few years down the line when it's cheaper and many games are readily available. Introduction of Xbox brand nudged a section of console gaming towards PC-centric gaming and also created a new breed of console gamers out of PC gamers. 360 continues this movement. But there are many gamers who were weaned on the more traditional console gaming - Japan-centric gaming. There is a massive market for it around the world and only a fraction of it will be on 360. In other words, there will be a contrast in style of gaming between PS brand and Xbox brand, whereas until now they were consolidated into PS2. This is a significant factor, much greater than the debate of processing power. Many people in Cyberspace are already writing off PS3, but that's as ridiculous as those who wrote off Nintendo DS; it's mostly based on flawed pre-launch mumbo-jumbo. A little further analysis would reveal a whole different ball game in this new gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 PS3 is not the only choice when you consider the PS3 has the power and the installed userbase required. Developpers are not limited to consoles. I agree with regard to the style of gaming but as the exclusive dies I think this difference will be blurred somewhat to niche titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 Tennis will never work properly with the Sixaxis. But i willa dmit, out of the box, it looks like a nice ystem. Just a "tad" large. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 "Alongside Simon and Domstercool's points, my personal view is that the whole debate on PS's power vs 360's power (and the spin) is a moot point in this "race"." "Japanese developers who have provided the console style gaming for decades will have to choose a console." "PS3 has a lot of problems at the moment, but in a long run, it could become the host of console traditionalism particularly a few years down the line when it's cheaper and many games are readily available."... ..."Introduction of Xbox brand nudged a section of console gaming towards PC-centric gaming and also created a new breed of console gamers out of PC gamers. 360 continues this movement. But there are many gamers who were weaned on the more traditional console gaming - Japan-centric gaming. There is a massive market for it around the world and only a fraction of it will be on 360."... ..."In other words, there will be a contrast in style of gaming between PS brand and Xbox brand, whereas until now they were consolidated into PS2. This is a significant factor, much greater than the debate of processing power." A dizzying amount of great points. The reason processing power won't so much be a factor is because from what we're told the machines are about equal though. I don't think one should underestimate the graphical superiority of the Xbox contra the PS2 in its relative success, particularly in the west. For me, personally, there was some concern that titles that came out for PS2 were jaggy, aliased and messy compared what they could have been on the Xbox, and the console could've done a great deal more than simply trying to mimic PC graphics to varying degrees of success - evident by games like Phantom Dust and Panzer Dragoon Orta - had it actually picked up some steam in Japan. During the entirety of the Xbox's lifecycle, much like the entirety of the 360's so far, a lot of people want more japanese games for the system. Much like you point out, console bred console gamers are accustomed to the eastern style genres and art direction and they simply feel at home there, much more so than in the monochrome, realistic settings of the west. Despite that I see a great deal of people getting 360's by default (Xbox fanboys for one reason or another) only to begin clamoring for the likes of Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy on there. At some point you gotta ask yourself if you're really sitting there with the right system anymore. I mean my own reasoning for why the Xbox was a better platform in theory was its obvious advantage graphically, aswell as its integrated hard drive/custom soundtracks and its online functions right out of the box. Xbox 360 fans right now seem to use the uselessness of blue ray, the lack of rumble/useless gyro stuff and the price as arguments against the PS3. But really, tying this back to my original statement, quoted by Domstercool - once you actually get over the fact that it's expensive, it's roughly everything the 360 is AND MORE, plus, it has the titles you've been spending ages wanting to come over to the Xbox platforms. I just think it's incredibly weird. If you're really in it for the Bioshocks and the Alan Wakes and the.. well to be a bit unfair and generalising - the PC ports, then the 360 is the obvious choice, but the reasons for not getting a PS2 aren't valid anymore when it comes to the PS3. You're just chosing to sit and mope in the wrong corner - based on your own real preference - complaining about the monotony. As a general argument for or against the PS3, this whole post is perhaps a bit irrelevant, but then the original quote was in regards to a specific audience over at xboxyde that I refrained from posting. It would've upset people for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2006 So the first PS3's are about to be sold on eBay. €1,812.37 anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
