Posted November 14, 2006 (MCV) Famitsu reveals PS3 software tie ratio is just 0.98 10:00, Nov 14th Leading Japanese games magazine and data specialist Famitsu has revealed that the software tie ratio on PS3 over the launch weekend was 0.98 – less than one game per console sold. Hardware sales over the two-day period (November 11th-12th) were 54,600 units of the 60Gb version and 33,800 units of the 20Gb model, giving a total of 88,400. The top three selling software titles were Ridge Racer 7 (Bandai Namco) which notched up 30,300 units; Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Bandai Namco) with 30,000 units; Resistance: Fall of Man (SCEJ) at 20,889. The fact that less than one game was sold per console has further underlined suggestions that some consumers chose to buy the PS3 to sell on at a profit. Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2006 0.98?!?!??! Ouch..that's bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2006 For some reason the PS3 is the only console that interests me and I am NOT a Sony fanboy. I really like how easy it is to upgrade the HDD and the blu player appeals also. Of course it could still be better, for a start it's scandalous that it doesnt upscale DVDs. Being that the 360 can do it, i'm suprised Sony neglected it - could be patched later I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2006 Gamespot.com Harrison discussed the PS3's killer app, Sony's decision to abandon rumble feedback in controllers, and the company's European launch plans. Is this guy nuts. they did'nt abandon rumble feedback they have no right to use it anymore and this guy is really up himself. actually Immersion did offer to help Sony get rumble into the PS3 controllers even with the motion sensing, but Sony refused, so technically they did abandon rumble :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2006 Analysis of the PS3 Online This is the first article in a 3-part series on the PS3 online. You can find the other parts here and here. Until recently, Sony has been remarkably quiet about the online capabilities of their long-awaited console. We are finally seeing the first concrete details of Sony’s online offering for the PS3. Over the next couple days I’ll be examining the pros and cons of Sony’s response to Microsoft’s Xbox Live service. After a lackluster showing on the PS2, Sony has vowed to match Microsoft’s online service feature for feature, and offer exclusives of its own. PS3 Online: The Good Sony has recently unveiled the first in-depth look at the PlayStation Network. Members of the press corps were allowed to experiment with the Cross Media Bar (XMB) and the PlayStation Store. The XMB is reminiscent of the PSP interface, which comes as no surprise given expectations that the PSP and PS3 will be interoperable. You’ll eventually be able to download content from your PS3 to your PSP. This includes movies, demos, and even PS1 games. Even a cursory look at the XMB reveals that Sony has put a lot of thought into the design. The interface is sleek and simple to use. The XMB lays out all of PS3’s most anticipated features the PS3 in easily accessible buttons: Videos, Music, Photos, Games, etc. The media bar also provides all the standard functionality of a friends list, allowing you to send messages, add friends, and so on. Unfortunately, the media bar cannot currently be accessed from within any game. The PlayStation Store has been designed with the same level of care as the XMB. A consistent interface makes for easy store navigation; many would consider this is an improvement over MS’s hectic Marketplace environment. It is also obvious that the site is designed to take on the iTunes Store. Although there are no official plans for this yet, it is possible that the store will eventually be accessible on the Internet as well as the PS3. The design of the store certainly suggests that this wouldn’t be too difficult to accomplish. Being able to access your account from work would allow you to download demos and videos so that they are ready for you by the time you get home. Sony also provides a web browser at no extra cost. It remains to be seen who exactly Sony is targeting with the web browser (perhaps the WebTV demographic), but it is consistent with their goal of making the PS3 a computer. I personally can’t see why you’d ever want to browse the web without a mouse or keyboard, but the PS3 also caters for that with their support of all USB standard devices. You can plug in any USB keyboard, and it’ll be instantly recognized. Sony’s best new feature is their Electronic Distribution Initiative (EDI). At first, the severe shortage of information on this initiative was alarming. It came across as a hackneyed, half-thought out response to Microsoft’s Live Arcade service. However, more information has slowly trickled out in the past few weeks, and the EDI could turn out to be Sony’s brightest feature in the next-gen race. EDI is not just a place for game developers to regurgitate old titles with slightly retooled graphics, nor just a dumping ground for casual games. It is a honest attempt at creating a space for indie games in the console world. EDI has been quietly working with a number of teams to come out with smaller scale games which would benefit from such an approach (“about 40” exclusive titles). One has to only look as far as David Jaffe’s latest offering to contemplate the possibilities of such a system. Yes, Sony still has a long way to go to fulfill the potential of EDI, but what we’ve seen so far is very promising. Finally, Sony’s downloadable service in general seems very promising (EDI being just one part). Game demos and trailers will be available for free. You’ll be able to download PS1 games to play on your PSP (and one day on your PS3). Players will be able to access new game content and casual games at varying costs. It wouldn’t be a surprise either to eventually see downloadable movies and music available in the PlayStation Store. All in all, Sony is making a very decent attempt at creating a competitor to the Xbox Live service. However, not everything is perfect with the PS3 online and tomorrow I will explore some of the problems surrounding Sony’s strategy. Inner Bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 actually Immersion did offer to help Sony get rumble into the PS3 controllers even with the motion sensing, but Sony refused, so technically they did abandon rumble :P only because they'd have to pay for the license and admit that they're in the wrong in terms of who owned the right to their rumble. so they made a (bad/stupid) decision to save a few quid at the expensive of gamers-also Sony's history with rechargable batteries recently has been terrible so if they had had rumble in the PS3 controller it'd probs be dry in about 6 hours after a full charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 US now only getting between 150,000-200,000 units for launch. Thats a total of 230,000 units for the entire supposed global launch. Ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 3 in the US, Lazard Capital Markets believes Sony will only be able to ship between 150,000 and 200,000 units to retail shelves. The figure is half that promised by Ken Kuturagi back in September after the announcement of a delay to the consoles launch in PAL regions. "We expect Sony to deliver 150-200k units to stores in the United States for the launch; consumers without pre-orders may find it difficult to locate an available system," said Lazard's Colin Sebastian. "We expect sales of approximately 750k PS3s domestically by year end," added Sebastian. "We expect a more robust launch from Nintendo, with at least 1.2 million units sold in the US and up to four million units shipped worldwide by year end." However, Sebastian noted that launch numbers are mainly a marketing tool, stating: "The significance for the software publishers is largely symbolic, as the new consoles will not likely be meaningful drivers of software sales until later next year when we expect the installed bases of the PS3 and Wii to reach critical mass." Sebastian also believes that sales of software for the newly launched consoles will not have a significant impact over the coming Christmas period. "We expect less than 15 per cent of software sales to come from the PS3 and Wii this holiday. The more numerous Xbox 360, PS2 and handheld platforms remain key drivers of growth," he concluded. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21092 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 US now only getting between 150,000-200,000 units for launch. Thats a total of 230,000 units for the entire supposed global launch. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21092 That's just speculation, nothing concrete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 For some reason the PS3 is the only console that interests me and I am NOT a Sony fanboy. I really like how easy it is to upgrade the HDD and the blu player appeals also. Of course it could still be better, for a start it's scandalous that it doesnt upscale DVDs. Being that the 360 can do it, i'm suprised Sony neglected it - could be patched later I suppose.Easily upgradable HDD's is something I like to have on pc's, and xbox/xbox 360 has that option too. As for Bluray... couldn't care less. But bare in mind that bluray can loose it's fight agains HD DVD (and should loose IMO), it's a matter of luck for people getting a PS3 for it. at least on X360 while they give HD DVD as a option... they don't force it on you (as of yet). None of those are game specific features though, thereby I can't understand why being excited over a games console just for them. but interests/opinions are just that, and I respect them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 For some reason the PS3 is the only console that interests me and I am NOT a Sony fanboy. I really like how easy it is to upgrade the HDD and the blu player appeals also. Of course it could still be better, for a start it's scandalous that it doesnt upscale DVDs. Being that the 360 can do it, i'm suprised Sony neglected it - could be patched later I suppose. You're interested in a console because you can upgrade a hdd that you'll never fill up and because it has a format that hasnt even proved if it will be worth it? WHat happened to liking a console because it had good games. Of course, it's your opinion, but liking such an expensive console is silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 Weekend sales for PS3: http://eg.nttpub.co.jp/news/20061114_22.html PS3 hardware 81,639 60GB version: 45,774 20GB version: 35,865 Ridge Racer 7 - 21,654 Gundam Target in Sight - 21,309 Resistance - 13,545 Genji - 8,766 Sega Golf Club - 1,410 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 Genji was hit in the weakspot for massive damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 New PS3 game - calling all cars http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=15024&type=wmv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2006 Resistance got 8.6 from the Gregster at Gamespot. Sounds really good. I'll certainly get hold of it whenever I get a PS3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 As for Bluray... couldn't care less. But bare in mind that bluray can loose it's fight agains HD DVD (and should loose IMO), it's a matter of luck for people getting a PS3 for it. at least on X360 while they give HD DVD as a option... they don't force it on you (as of yet). None of those are game specific features though, thereby I can't understand why being excited over a games console just for them. I think that depends on how much bluray will be exploited in games. The potential is there, yet just like the cell chip, there is a question mark over how far devs will go to take full advantage of them, particularly when you think about the dev cost involved. Personally, I too prefer HD-DVD's approach. One potential strength (if not the only strength) of blueray is that Sony is a distributer of various media; sony can support themselves on this. As a TV-attachment, blueray will not suffer the problem UMD suffered, especially with the up-coming HDTV generation. Also, in the UK it was reported that PS2's initial success had a lot to do with the inclusion of DVD player at the time, and people kept buying it if only for DVD. That was not a game specific feature. Obviously blueray has a long way to go to match that, but it is a factor that is still unwritten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 Ridge Racer 7 Graphical Errors On Playstation 3 PS3 Can't Upscale A 720p Signal? Urgh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 WTF! Ridge Racer 7 is really a edit version of Ridge Racer 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 as per usual a launch with a couple of decent titles and the rest are just shoddy ports. i think people expect more after paying for the PS3 but those people with PS3s are probably just people who are quietly waiting DMC4, MGS 3 and FF XIII. still can't believe the amount of difference between RR6 and RR7-i think 6 looks better. why has sony decided to leave the left analogue stick where it was when it has just a bolted on feature to copy the 64 way back when. you'd think for comforts sake they'd move it to where the dpad is instead of making peoples hands hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 I personally think 7 looks better. It's so much more colourful than 6. Those shots are really messed up. You can see 7 looks better through videos and stuff and especially after the gamespot vid thing. Plus it does feature all the new customization for cars and so on. I'm still getting it because I'm a ridge racer fan. Looks like it's a good job to still own a SDTV then. As that upscale thing seems to be on old HDTVs. I won't be getting a HDTV anytime soon neither so all the better for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 Easily upgradable HDD's is something I like to have on pc's, and xbox/xbox 360 has that option too. As for Bluray... couldn't care less. But bare in mind that bluray can loose it's fight agains HD DVD (and should loose IMO), it's a matter of luck for people getting a PS3 for it. at least on X360 while they give HD DVD as a option... they don't force it on you (as of yet). None of those are game specific features though, thereby I can't understand why being excited over a games console just for them. but interests/opinions are just that, and I respect them. Right, without invalidating your warranty, explain to me how you can you upgrade your 360 hdd? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 Right, without invalidating your warranty, explain to me how you can you upgrade your 360 hdd? ehm you press the button on the top of the console and it pops out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 PS3 faceplate[/img] It looks so frail. ehm you press the button on the top of the console and it pops out? I think its a trick question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 More HDTV news And so the PS3 HDMI-related problems start. At least for one dude. CheapyD at CheapAssGamer reports that he's been having issues using the PLAYSTATION 3's and an HDMI-capable TV. Here's the part that concerns me: Cheapy and I have the same plasma, Panasonic's Viera. Yet, I haven't hooked up HDMI cables. According to him: Although everything seemed ok when I was navigating the PS3 menus, once I launched a game, my TV (Panasonic Plasma TH42PX500) would lose the video signal and would not respond for a few moments. Upon regaining control of the TV, if I cycled through my TV's video inputs and came back to HDMI, I would regain the picture. The same problem occured with DVD movies. However, when he switched to component cables, he didn't experience any of this weird blacking out. He found a work-around at the AVS Forum, which included this solution: Turn on TV and set input to HDMI port being used. Make sure PS3 is connected via HDMI. Power on PS3 via power button and HOLD IT for 5 seconds (release after the second beep). It should automatically configure your PS3 to the TV's native resolution for all settings. That worked. But, then things got strange and Cheapy now had an audio prob. When the auto-setup for HDMI is used, the PS3 is configured to use HDMI for both video and audio. Like most, Cheapy says he needs to use optical audio out of his PS3 to connect to his surround sound system. This is, changing the console's audio settings to optical out killed the auto-setup and made it impossible for him to run HDMI video and make use of the optical audio output! Writes Cheapy: Since I am relying on the auto-setup for HDMI, this is a pretty big issue, as I can't run Dolby Digital audio. It seems like this would be a pretty easy fix via a firmware upgrade. I guess the question is, how many PS3 owners will be affected and how soon will a fix be available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2006 I just saw one sell at Ebay for over $3350... http://cgi.ebay.com/PS3-Sony-Playstation-3-60gb-PreOrder-thru-GameStop_W0QQitemZ220048158449QQihZ012QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wouldn't even pay the RRP for it and buying it for 3k?! ... crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
