[PS3] PlayStation 3 Fan Noise. Annoyingly loud, ain't it?

This is the same demo that was put on disk and shipped to GameStop stores, isn't it?

How ya doing, buddy?

The PSN demo of Ratchet is 16 times better than the disc version, if only in that in runs at near-60 FPS constantly, which is a beautiful thing.

Anyone downloaded Everyday Shooter? It's not too bad, considering one guy did everything for it. I paid for it just to give him his crazymadskillz prop.

and yes, you did say fucking tits.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

You can get them all for under $20 now. A used Ratchet & Clank goes for, I think $7.99, R&C: Going Commando for roughly $12.99, Up Your Arsenal for about $14.99, and you can find the fourth game, Deadlocked, new for $19.99 or used for probably $17.99.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Huh. So no one's brought it up yet? The 80GB PS3 system is now priced at $499, $100 cheaper.

What's this mean for the 60GB models that are still on shelves?

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Since you quoted me on it Strife, lemme throw this out there regarding the 60 GB units.

GameStop is offering a pretty nice deal when you buy a 60GB PS3 new. Check your stores to see what it is.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Every time I turn the PS3 on in my apartment, the wireless router has to reset itself. It's kinda weird cuz it affects the modem too. But I just give it a second and it works fine.

Does it on both wired and wireless connections.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Damn. The PS Store's got so many people on it, I can't even get in. Is the Uncharted demo up and running?

Edit: Bah. They're doing maintenance. Bad day to do that, don'tcha think? Anyway, has anyone successfully used the PS3 as a media server using Windows XP? I downloaded a few different programs that all said they worked, but nothing has. I've heard Windows Media Player 11 will work, but I can't figure out how to do it.

How ya doing, buddy?

I feel kinda dumb now. Never noticed the "Media Sharing" option under Library. Thanks Slayer!

Does SimpleCenter stream videos pretty well? I doubt it's a feature I'd ever use, but still.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

There's an article about creating custom themes on Engadget, but they link you to this guy's blog. He tells you how to do it, but I tried to run the compiler and it failed.

Hopefully someone'll get it to work and make an awesome theme.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I haven't had that problem. The only thing I've encountered is the Timeshift demo freezing my PS3 tot he point where I have to hard-reset it using the power button on the back. I've played the Uncharted demo several times without any problems.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Granted, dust doesn't really constitute a threat to someone's health, especially considering all the methods one could use to clear dust, but that amount of filth is pretty much considered negligent abuse by any electronics manufacturer.

I'd say that indirect abuse and laziness at its finest.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Your two suggestions are both really good games as well, but if you haven't played Uncharted or Ratchet and Clank yet, then those two rightfully should come first.

But strictly between those two? I'd say Folklore, but that's a pretty niche game. Macabre story line, extreme fantasy locales and kinda slow on the action, but a really solid game. Assassin's Creed's also really fun, if a little repetition doesn't bother you.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Sounds like you're getting stuck with a bad batch or something. I've had my PS3 since day 1 and it's never acted up as much as the ones you've had. Come to think of it, it's never acted up at all.

I'd take it back to wherever you bought it, and if you can take the credit to another store and get a different one, do that.

Edit: Off-topic by a good bit, but while I was editing my signature I figured I should mention that both Soul Calibur IV and, more importantly, Metal Gaer Solid 4 are available for pre-order at GameStop. SC4's release date escapes me, but MGS4's is June 18th.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Not quite yet. They only put the game up a few days ago, so any pre-order stuff that might come is still being kept secret. So far there's only one SKU available for reservation as well, so no collector's editions just yet.

But I'll let you know.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Mm, I dunno. Our placeholder dates tend to be dated as something like 06/01. 06/18 is awfully specific, and it does fit the 2nd Quarter time frame. Not to mention that June would be a perfect time to release it; a month before NCAA Football 2009 and two months before Madden '09. June's also a pretty dry month for games, so that'd mean no competition (as if there'd be any regardless) to steal away sales.

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Pwned.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Eh, at least make the link colors visible. I should probably change that in my Firefox, huh? Oh well.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Zeta26

In the 40GB. You don't get these features;

Cons
- You can't open the Card Slot hatch
- Two USB Ports (you'd need an additional USB adaptor that will feed more controllers and the like)
- You would need a Card Reader USB adaptor to read your SD, Flash or Memory Stick cards

Pros
- Will play PSOne games (stated in Future's PlayStation Magazine)
- Comes with Motorstorm (which's kinda good in a way, though I'm really not into these sports games)

Cons
- Will not play PS2 games

I'd say the 80GB's better

Um, let me rephrase that, since you kinda got some stuff wrong.

The 40gb model --

- Does not play PS2 games
- Does not have any card readers
- Comes with Spider-Man 3 on Blu-Ray
- Has two USB ports

The 80gb model --

- Plays PS2 games
- Has SD, Pro Duo and Compact Flash card slots available
- Has 4 USB ports
- Comes with MotorStorm

Both models --

- Play PS1 games
- Have built-in wireless network adapters (wired/wireless connections are user preference)
- Play Blu-Ray discs, obviously. Some people don't know.
- Have a single wireless controller w/charge cable. Again, the more you know~

So there you have it. If you've already got a PS2 then don't spend the extra $100, since that'd be a waste. If you don't, you've two options: go get a used PS2 from somewhere like GameStop for $80 and still save $20, or get the 80gb PS3.

Preferably, if you can still find a 60gb model, buy that one. It's still $500 like the 80gb model, but if you can find one, get that one, since the backwards compatibility is different between the 60gb and the 80gb (hardware vs. software emulation, respectively) models. If you find a 60gb model at GameStop, you can pick your choice of one out of six games to get for free, the newest game being Heavenly Sword. I think that promotion's still running, anyway.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

When I got my HDTV, I noticed that Sony had two layouts for the PS Store, and the one for SD was so much easier. Is this new layout going to be for both types of displays?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

A buddy of mine's been bitching about something I didn't even know about until it was after the fact. He was bitching that after a particular firmware upgrade, the PS3 no longer supported 7.1 audio through an optical cable. This true? I assume it hasn't made it back yet since he's still talking about it, but I don't have 7.1 audio and thus, haven't looked into it.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Team Ninja has a habit of doing that. Release one game on another console, then remain exclusive to Microsoft for years to come. Remember Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore?

I was speaking idiomatically.

The new PlayStation Store is now up. It looks really nice and runs quite well. They actually don't have the thumbnail images up yet, which is kinda strange, but the navigation works very fluidly and the transitions between pages are much smoother. Firmware update 2.3.

How ya doing, buddy?

Oh goddamn. Just noticed the title change.

Anyway, on to news! Courtesy of the PlayStation Blog:

Quote:

Community-related services available via PlayStation Network have also been a big focus for enhancements here in 2008. We know you want in-game access to XMB features and we’re committed to bringing that, among other community-related services this year. They will be designed to allow more community development and collaborative gameplay, as well as recognize and reward you for your gameplay accomplishments across a broad portfolio of PS3 games. Of course, 2008 will also see the launch of PlayStation Home, and we’ll have more announcements on the expanding community functions within PLAYSTATION Network in the near future, so stay tuned.

And to wrap up with one of the many topics I know you ask about regularly, we are rolling out the PlayStation Cards to retailers nationwide as we speak. They will have the PlayStation Cards in denominations of $20 and $50 starting this spring. This will provide you with another option to get on board with the PLAYSTATION Store and enjoy the content that I’ve outlined above.

There you have it. PSN Cards and more importantly, in-game XMB.

FELIPE NO

They've confirmed the delay of Home for another God-knows-when.

That's getting a little obnoxious. I'm really stoked to see what Home's all about, but I really wonder what's taking so long? Are they completely changing it from the first/only trailer a year ago? Here's hoping we see some new footage at E3.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Lemme throw a retarded question out there.

On tonight's PSN update, I saw Kingdom of Paradise for the PSP. I've long since traded in my copy and can't find a good one anymore, so I thought about downloading it. What'd be really cool though is if I can play this on my PS3 instead. So...I've never downloaded a PSP game before from the PSN. Are they actually playable on the PS3 or do they have to be transferred to a PSP?

Jam it back in, in the dark.