[PS3] PlayStation 3 Discussion Thread

There's word going around that pre-orders are finally going to start this Monday or Tuesday at Gamestop. However, it also sounds like the pre-orders will be one day ONLY, so you'd better check early morning for both days. I know I'll be doing that.

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Again I would STRONGLY suggest that you keep a hawkeye on EBGames on Monday and Tuesday. Call them monday morning then call them monday before they close. Call them tuesday morning and the key to the magic kingdom should appear.

EBGames/GS stores have GOTTEN there pre-order items and flyers (Ive seen them with my own eyes). Pre-Orders ARE happening no matter what your store is saying at this point.

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Here's one of the first PS3 ads seen in New York City. The font is terrible in terms of showing the date, but the PS3 is pretty clear there. A rather "meh" advertisement.

And, again, for my fellow New Yorkers, it seems like the PS3 will be playable at DigitalLife (Oct 12-15th).

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HOLY SHIT. The code INSIDER2006 works, just got free tickets now.

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For anyone living remotely close to NYC, there's a HUGE gaming and technology event, DigitalLife, taking place at the Javits Center from October 12 - 15. Sony is one of the main sponsors (along with 175 others).

Rumors are that they'll have a few PS3 for people to play, like they did at E3.

Tickets are $15, BUT, use this code and get 'em for free: INSIDER2006

digitallife.com

Enjoy!

FELIPE NO

Unless your GFF bio is incorrect, why would you need free tickets to something you can't go to??? lol

(still cool that the code works though)

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

Originally Posted by Slayer X

Unless your GFF bio is incorrect, why would you need free tickets to something you can't go to??? lol

(still cool that the code works though)

Eh? I'm a student, but I don't have classes on the first or second day. Or do you mean something else? I haven't updated my GFF info in a good bit.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

He's probably refering to your Dominican Republic flag.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Colonel Skills

He's probably refering to your Dominican Republic flag.

Yeah, he PMed me about it. I can see why it'd be sort of confusing. On the heels of the interview with Akihiro Hino above, we've got a ton of new White Knight Story art:













































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

Sup, Black Knight. He'd be my new avatar if I wasn't going fanboyishly gay over Death Note right now.

Also, I just called my Gamestop to confirm the rumor about pre-orders being this monday or tuesday. The guy said he hadn't heard anything, but he's confident pre-orders will start this month. He also said it wasn't likely to start monday, but I'll check again tommorow regardless.

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Holy crap. <3 Concept art!

I was speaking idiomatically.

Thanks to BlimBlim from Xboxyde and Playsyde, we've got a nice glimpse at non-God mode gameplay of Resistance from TGS. I don't know, but it seems like the reports of it being a bit on the difficult side look to be true watching the video.

Here it is.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Pfff. The guy playing it looked completely incompetent in FPS' for chrissakes.

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Yeah, that guy didn't really know what he was doing, he kept running out of ammo right in the middle of nowhere. The thing that really bothers me is this just looks like Call of Duty with aliens. I hope that changes when a better quality video comes out.

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

Call of Duty... Aliens... SWEET!!! I need to get me some of that.

And Metal Gear.... and Lair... Motorstorm... Devil May Cry... *drewling*.......

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I hear what you guys are saying. I'm quite frustrated these days that quite a few ingame videos of games that have yet to be released, have crappy players playing the latest build. Which is understandable but never the less still annoying. I would prefer letting one of the developers play the game. Anyway Resistance looks and feels great.

I'm really looking forward to white knight, fighting Shadow of the Colosus like enemies i'm there. LIke most of you, I was impressed with the animation, the enviroments also looked very nice. My largest complaint would be the actual "white night" character model, but i'm pretty certain that it is definitely not the one we will see when we pick the game up.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

Here it is.

This is a perfect example why traditional FPS control is horrible on consoles. While the game itself looks beautiful, it also seems to be no fun at all played with the controller. Just look at those clumsy movements and the pathetic attempt at trying to aim at something.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Rock

This is a perfect example why traditional FPS control is horrible on consoles. While the game itself looks beautiful, it also seems to be no fun at all played with the controller. Just look at those clumsy movements and the pathetic attempt at trying to aim at something.

To be fair, this was at TGS, in a country that isn't very fond of FPSs. Chances are the guy was a total or semi-newb in the genre, period.

If you did the same things he did in Insomniac's other shooter titles (R&C), you'd be skewered like that too. Just not as severely as he got mobbed at the end.

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Holy cow, and I thought that giant thing with the city on it's back from God of War was big.

::squishes 16th Colossus like a bug::

I was speaking idiomatically.

Sony's apparently begun a viral marketing campaign, starting with the site PlayB3yond.com. I have no idea what it means, but it matches the general look of the other PS3 ads seen elsewhere.

Here are shrunken versions of scans that popped up online of Skate. I'm hearing that it's in 1080p but can't seem to find any solid evidence of it. Not any official quotes, nada. Oh well, here are the scans and the links to the larger ones:


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What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

That railing shot with the buildings in the background is really nice. There was no need to make 'Better than Hawk' a question though, the TH series has been horse shit for years now. :]

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Devil May Cry 4 move explanation from TGS, with english over it to explain what it says:

720p @ 50fps off-screen video of DMC4 at TGS (Presentation):
http://www.playsyde.com/news_3670_en.html

720p @ 50fps video of DMC4 (Gameplay):
http://www.playsyde.com/news_3675_en.html





It looks real nice, that's for sure. Oh, it's not exclusive, though most would realize that since it's an EA title. Here's some scans from Edge magazine on Motorstorm. Here's the PS3 price for Sonic, and here is the Xbox 360 version's price. It's probably a database error.


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Some new images of Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire for you Gundam fans:



















How ya doing, buddy?

Oh, shit.

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I know there's another thread saying 10/10 will be the reserve date, but I'm literally at work with my laptop with me, and I see nothing of the sort (no email), and most DM's are on conference calls in the morning, so I don't know where that info came from. So to reiterate, there's NO concrete info yet.

I know some of you are waiting for me to let you know the scoop, so if I find anything out today (I have my call at 3:30 PST), I'll post it instantly, so you'll all have the scoop.

And yes, I have my laptop at work.

ALL FOR YOUR BENEFIT! grin (Yea.. I'm excited about the info too....just want to share.)


2.5hours later:


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GUYS!

99% Confirmed.

Reserves start tomorrow 10/10. $100 down.

Just need to go an my call for 100% confirmation, but I got this info from a "reliable source". Trust me.

Get your trades and $$$ ready! It's gonna be a hell of a morning.

Also, there is NOT A LOT to go around. Can't give specifics, but trust me.


http://boards.ign.com/ps3_general_bo...8788795/p1/?31

EDIT: It IS happening people. Heaps of folks nationwide has confirmed it (both Gamestop and EB). Pre-order numbers are low however so you would probably want to come early. 100$, Tuesday October 10th.

And of COURSE it's going to be the day that I work. Good thing my sister already confirmed that she can reserve it in my place.

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I've heard a worrying rumor that EBGames/Gamestop employees are going to be given first dibs on the launch units. If that's so, there's going to be even less for us and we'll end up seeing those machines on Ebay for $1000+

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Lucky for me that I'm already the first in line for a PS3 where I work. Also due to the fact that we're only a small chain, not only are we getting systems from our suppliers, the managers and owners are puting in for pre-books at every store they can. Then all thoes units are going to our store. Mwahahaha... It's pretty fun having your bosses doing all the hard work for ya ^^

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GAF member posted his e-mail confirming things.

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Limited PlayStation 3 Pre-order
GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes. We will not accept additional pre-orders at this time. To avoid an unnecessary trip we strongly recommend you call your local store to determine availability. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade. As we cannot control production and shipping issues by the manufacturer, a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch. Reservations/Purchases are limited to 1 per household.

Our limited online pre-order program will be announced at a later date, after software and accessory availability dates are confirmed. Online product pricing and availability will vary and will be fulfilled independent of store reservations.

I honestly wish I could go myself tommorow, but the store opens the same time my job starts (10am), so it's impossible. I trust my sister, but I worry about the follwing two variables;

1. The clerk she talks to is an idiot who immediately denies that pre-orders have started.

2. There will be a huge line of people who will fill out the pre-orders before she gets a chance.

I'm more worried about the latter. I don't know if this information is widespread enough, or if my little Gamestop in FL would fill up like that. As long as she gets there as soon as the store opens it should be fine.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

I've heard a worrying rumor that EBGames/Gamestop employees are going to be given first dibs on the launch units. If that's so, there's going to be even less for us and we'll end up seeing those machines on Ebay for $1000+

I think it's something like 16 units maximum for EBgames and GameStop stores and they're supposed to be getting the majority of the shipments so it'll be even tougher at your local Wal-Marts and Best Buys.

Also the more PS3 accessories and titles you preorder along with your system, the better chance of actually getting one. Either way I'm just glad I'm not participating in the madness.

I was speaking idiomatically.

well apparently this doesn't work for Canada >.> because I called ebgames today and they said that they will not take any pre-order >.<

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?