Official PLAYSTATION 3? thread

[randay]

oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

 

[Thraxen]

Originally posted by: randay
oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

Nice. I'm a big fan of running emulators on consoles. Are you going to try this? If so, I'd like to hear how it performs on more CPU intensive games (newer games, 3D games). I can already run MvC full speed on one of several emulators on my hacked original XBox, but it struggles to run anything that is 3D since MAME doesn't take advantage of hardware graphics acceleration.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: Thraxen

Originally posted by: randay
oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

Nice. I'm a big fan of running emulators on consoles. Are you going to try this? If so, I'd like to hear how it performs on more CPU intensive games (news games, 3D games). I can already run MvC full speed on one of several emulators on my hacked original XBox, but it struggles to run anything that is 3D since MAME doesn't take advantage of hardware graphics acceleration.

I've just started messing around with YDL and fc6, YDL installed and ran fine, but had some problems with fc6, I'm going to try fc5 tonight and if all goes well I will get to trying out mame and what not over the rest of the week.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: randay
oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

that was my only plan for a YDL5 install
already got what I need as far as emulation, just now need to get a hold of YDL5, which I am about to do right now.
I hope YDL5/PS3 can run N64 emulation. The original Xbox can, my roomies play a lot of emulation on their Xbox. I mostly just want Mario games, especially Mario Kart 64, to run smoothly. Other games would be a bonus, but not required.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: randay
oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

Although this is nothing new, since the Xbox has been doing it for years, it'll be a sad day when emulated SNES games on the PS3 have look far better and have online multiplay before the Wii VC versions do, if ever.

 

[Randum]

im finishing my last week of college and i will be home for good on thurs night. I left the ps3 at my parents house so i wouldnt open it down here at school....can't wait.....i wil post my username once i get one and will be playing resistance

 

[worthless085]

How does the ps3 online experience compare to that of xbox live? (ignoring the obvious price difference)
If you haven't played both, please don't reply... its pointless.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: worthless085
How does the ps3 online experience compare to that of xbox live? (ignoring the obvious price difference)
If you haven't played both, please don't reply... its pointless.

main things lacking right now are the obvious lack of XMB access during a game, and thus no access to friends list for messaging or chat. that, like the lack of multitasking when downloading anything, is all apparent that sony is learning the ropes of its service. but xbox live had that problem too, of not being able to do anything while downloading something, and was fixed through firmware. sony will likely be able to fix that through firmware, amongst the other complaints, as they have already did a few things with the patches already released.

 

[longhornlump]

Another firmware update...

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/13/ps3-f...re-1-31-adds-final-fantasy-xi-support/

A PlayStation 3 firmware update is now available for the system, nudging it along from version 1.30 to 1.31. While the US update page still doesn't list the contents of the download (c'mon Sony, if you can write the code and push it live, you can at least let us know what's in it), the Japanese page does. So now we stumble around, trying to decipher Japanese and piece together just what it is we've just stuck on our PS3. According to this machine translated page, they've added "installation of hard disk private PlayStation®2 standard software." Sure, this doesn't make any sense but if you think like a machine (follow this link), you'll realize they surely mean that PS2 software that heretofore required that system's HDD attachment is now functional. This includes Nobunaga's Ambition Online and Final Fantasy XI.

The Japanese page instructs us to download the "PS2 System Data" from the PlayStation Store; however, try as we might, we're unable to find the download. We're guessing a copy of either of the aforementioned titles may be required to install this functionality. Regardless, it's clear that -- especially if they're going to insist on frequent, mandatory updates -- Sony should consider being more communicative with their audience. Kaz, now that you're over in Japan, let 'em know that gamers in North America care about this stuff too!

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: randay
oh sh!t I've been trying to think up a use for linux on my ps3 and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Its the same as with a PSP, emus on my ps3! wewt

snes9x on PS3, YDL

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MAME on PS3, fc5

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Its free virtual console

Although this is nothing new, since the Xbox has been doing it for years, it'll be a sad day when emulated SNES games on the PS3 have look far better and have online multiplay before the Wii VC versions do, if ever.

what's sadder is that people seem to be more excited about running games from the 90's on a $600 console than they do for the actual games developed for the system.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
what's sadder is that people seem to be more excited about running games from the 90's on a $600 console than they do for the actual games developed for the system.

what's sadder is that "people" "seem" to not understand the difference between a $600 video game console, and a $600 blu-ray playing, linux running, console-ating, high definitioning, multimedia media-ing, yarrrrrr(pirate sound), homebrewing, machine.

Besides I only paid 500 for mine. With all the extra functionality and things to do with it, I would have gladly paid 800. If you can't understand the wonderment that can be gained from a PS3 then really, you're not seeing clearly.

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: purbeast0
what's sadder is that people seem to be more excited about running games from the 90's on a $600 console than they do for the actual games developed for the system.

what's sadder is that "people" "seem" to not understand the difference between a $600 video game console, and a $600 blu-ray playing, linux running, console-ating, high definitioning, multimedia media-ing, yarrrrrr(pirate sound), homebrewing, machine.

Besides I only paid 500 for mine. With all the extra functionality and things to do with it, I would have gladly paid 800. If you can't understand the wonderment that can be gained from a PS3 then really, you're not seeing clearly.

Most people only care about the games..... that's my MAIN focus. And in that respect the PS3 sucks so far, which is why no one is talking about it.

Not everyone that buys a PS3 is going to want to run linux on it....

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: chrisg22
Most people only care about the games..... that's my MAIN focus. And in that respect the PS3 sucks so far, which is why no one is talking about it.

Not everyone that buys a PS3 is going to want to run linux on it....

Thats only true for the multiplatform games. And even then, the graphical differences are minor and you wouldn't know the difference unless you played both versions. They are all still great games in thier own right.

For the exclusive games, the PS3 has Resistance, and I can tell you the multiplayer experience is awesome. Its a big'ol fun frag fest. The net code is also excellent, I live in Hawaii, so thats very important and a big plus.

If you already have a 360, then sure, you have good reason to say that the PS3 lacks in games and sucks for that reason. But for people who don't, thats not as strong an argument.

 

[James3shin]

When GT, Tekken, VF, Heavenly Sword, DMC, and MGS drops, watch out. The only console that's been blazing out from the gates with games is the Wii. With Zelda moping up the comp, and Wii Sports following up, the Wii is killer right now. When the 360 came, there were launch doldrums, remember when Geometry Wars was the game to play? Now they got GoW. But homebrew is a nice touch indeed.

 

[destrekor]

console launches from companies other than nintendo are notorious for bad launch games. resistance is a fun game, and I am really enjoying Full Auto 2. FA2 is DEFINITELY a fun-with-a-friend type of game, hell, so is resistance, or at least playing online too.
there are quite a few games lined up for 2007 alone, so there will be plenty of fun times. x360 suffered from a bad launch lineup as well.

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: chrisg22
Most people only care about the games..... that's my MAIN focus. And in that respect the PS3 sucks so far, which is why no one is talking about it.

Not everyone that buys a PS3 is going to want to run linux on it....

Thats only true for the multiplatform games. And even then, the graphical differences are minor and you wouldn't know the difference unless you played both versions. They are all still great games in thier own right.

For the exclusive games, the PS3 has Resistance, and I can tell you the multiplayer experience is awesome. Its a big'ol fun frag fest. The net code is also excellent, I live in Hawaii, so thats very important and a big plus.

If you already have a 360, then sure, you have good reason to say that the PS3 lacks in games and sucks for that reason. But for people who don't, thats not as strong an argument.

Well I see what you are saying, and it makes sense. But don't get me wrong, I'll have a PS3 in 6 months or so I waited about 6-8 months for a 360 also.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: purbeast0
what's sadder is that people seem to be more excited about running games from the 90's on a $600 console than they do for the actual games developed for the system.

what's sadder is that "people" "seem" to not understand the difference between a $600 video game console, and a $600 blu-ray playing, linux running, console-ating, high definitioning, multimedia media-ing, yarrrrrr(pirate sound), homebrewing, machine.

Besides I only paid 500 for mine. With all the extra functionality and things to do with it, I would have gladly paid 800. If you can't understand the wonderment that can be gained from a PS3 then really, you're not seeing clearly.

So basically it's a low end $600 PC with a blu-ray drive in it is what you are saying?

Apparently sony is one of these "people" that you are talking about above because they are marketing it as a video game console and blu-ray player ... not a "linux running, console-ating, high definitioning, multimedia medi'ing, yarrrrr, homebrewing, machine".

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: destrekor
console launches from companies other than nintendo are notorious for bad launch games. resistance is a fun game, and I am really enjoying Full Auto 2. FA2 is DEFINITELY a fun-with-a-friend type of game, hell, so is resistance, or at least playing online too.
there are quite a few games lined up for 2007 alone, so there will be plenty of fun times. x360 suffered from a bad launch lineup as well.

Xbox360's launch was pretty crappy ... trust me, I played every game before it launched at Zero Hour and I'll be the first to tell you how underwhelmed I was by the launch games. But the thing that Xbox360 had going for it, was it was the first next-gen system. So all of those EA games, while still not being SUPER DUPER next gen, were still pretty far above their xbox/ps2 counterparts in the graphics department. PGR3 was pretty damn impressive graphically as well, and so was Condemned. But again, they weren't breathtaking or anything.

With the PS3, their next gen EA games aren't even as good looking as the Xbox360's are, so that's why it is paling in comparison. Their launch exclusives are nothing special as well. That NBA game is a joke. And please dont tell me RFOM is worth the $600 entry price. That game is nothing more than a generic FPS game. I can't comment on FA2 though as I haven't seen anything about it.

Yes, in the future there will be better PS3 games, that's a fact. But currently, the system is just so underwhelming it is funny

I'm still going to give it time, but I just won't fall for the Sony BS this time around, as I did with the PS2, buying it at launch (granted it was my first DVD player as well, and standalones were around $300 when the PS2 came out).

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
So basically it's a low end $600 PC with a blu-ray drive in it is what you are saying?

Apparently sony is one of these "people" that you are talking about above because they are marketing it as a video game console and blu-ray player ... not a "linux running, console-ating, high definitioning, multimedia medi'ing, yarrrrr, homebrewing, machine".

considering the cheapest bd player for computer(also burner) is 600 dollars, and the cheapest standalone bd player is around 900, i wouldnt call it low end at all. but yes, it is a $500-$600(please note it also comes in a $500 flavor) PC that is worth and should cost well over $1000.

 

[longhornlump]

And please dont tell me RFOM is worth the $600 entry price. That game is nothing more than a generic FPS game.

Worth the 500 or 600 dollar entry price probably not... Generic FPS not even. The story mode is great. But where this game really shines is online. 20 on 20 TDM and 40 man DM equals mayhem. I love it!

 

[randay]

And please dont tell me RFOM is worth the $600 entry price. That game is nothing more than a generic FPS game.

Unless you are a loyal fanboy, one game is not going to be worth any consoles entry price. Not GoW for 360, not Zelda for Wii, period.

You also might want to actually play the game, before passing judgment on it, because in this case you are way off. Resistance is probably the best overall FPS for any console yet. When you put the entire package together: graphics, gameplay, singleplayer, and multiplayer, it is definitely one of the best.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: longhornlump

And please dont tell me RFOM is worth the $600 entry price. That game is nothing more than a generic FPS game.

Worth the 500 or 600 dollar entry price probably not... Generic FPS not even. The story mode is great. But where this game really shines is online. 20 on 20 TDM and 40 man DM equals mayhem. I love it!

20v20 deathmatches do not interest me one bit. 6v6 is the max I like to play for team games, 4v4 being my preferred gametype.

I haven't played the game personally, I've only seen it being played by a friend, but I had no urge to grab the controller from him because it looked like a "been there done that" type of game.

I dunno, I've just lost faith in Sony big time. They will like have to perform a miracle to get me believing again lol.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Well, think my PS3 just died. Downloaded the firmware update to a brand new, out of the box PS3, and now nothing will come up on the screen.

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: joshsquall
Well, think my PS3 just died. Downloaded the firmware update to a brand new, out of the box PS3, and now nothing will come up on the screen.

Ouch. Wonder how long it'd take to get a replacement...

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: longhornlump

And please dont tell me RFOM is worth the $600 entry price. That game is nothing more than a generic FPS game.

Worth the 500 or 600 dollar entry price probably not... Generic FPS not even. The story mode is great. But where this game really shines is online. 20 on 20 TDM and 40 man DM equals mayhem. I love it!

Meh. I like lower amounts of players, so it actually takes some skill.