AR.com PS3 Online Gaming Thread

[L.J.]

I'm unable to establish a connection. I've installed the beta release; the HDD space gets reserved properly, the "WWW" icon appears in the upper right corner, I agree to the "Usage policy" and then I get the error:

Server error.
Session has timed out or does not exists.
: -603

Nice. I guess I'll be working this issue for a while so don't burn my house down before I get there okay? :nono:

Happens to me too. Just keep retrying and you'll get in eventually. 5 or 6 tries. Once you get in, it doesn't seem to happen anymore. You gotta check out the Hong Kong/Japan version of home. VERY NICE. I actually run into a lot of english speaking people over there.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Hmmm... "beta" ...Hmmm? :nonod:

[L.J.]

Hmmm... "beta" ...Hmmm? :nonod:

There's a few glitches here and there but the updates are coming pretty steady. It's funny because before the 1.05 update, you could speak to anyone using voice and they had to get rid of that really quick. Boy did I hear some stuff :lol:

Now you can only use voice in private areas and there's a "phone" feature where you can call friends directly and talk to each other privately. Hopefully pool tables become available for purchase soon. I'd pay for a table no problem. I heard that music & video streaming to private area may become available eventually. But with Sony....may take another year to get going.

I can't believe people are paying for clothing and stuff like that though. There was an article that said Sony made more money from the first week of home than from the video download service. A lotta people buying stuff. I got all mine for free during the closed beta though ;)

I've made "friends" with people all over. Canada, Portugal, Japan, UK..it's crazy. You run into the occasional idiot but a lot of nice folks out there.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Sounds cool L.J. I have to go out and get one more Christmas present for my niece (she's a Wal-mart junkie, go figure :rolleyes: ), but I'll try to get through the server issue later.

BTW, Kex hurt himself playing hockey (doesn't realize he's not a teenager any more :rolleyes: ) so we'll have a captive audience for a few days.

So if I don't buy clothes, how will others see me in the virtual world? :sosp:

[L.J.]

Sounds cool L.J. I have to go out and get one more Christmas present for my niece (she's a Wal-mart junkie, go figure :rolleyes: ), but I'll try to get through the server issue later.

BTW, Kex hurt himself playing hockey (doesn't realize he's not a teenager any more :rolleyes: ) so we'll have a captive audience for a few days.

So if I don't buy clothes, how will others see me in the virtual world? :sosp:

I got some time off too so I'll be around.

You get a couple of items to start you off for free. Anything else costs $$$$

You can unlock a bunch of stuff if you download the namco beta from the HK psn store. Sounds complicated but it's easy.

1. go to users section of XMB & create a new user
2. Register for the PSN under your new user account
3. fill out the necessary info(make it up) but choose Hong Kong as your location but english for language.
4. download the free namco beta from the Hong Kong PSN store.
5. Play the games(pac-man, dig dug, galaga) to unlock free home items(clothes, furniture, arcade games....)

I have 3 accounts and will probably open a UK account soon. Once you have a HK account you can visit the HK/Japan home. VERY NICE compared to the US version. I know, I'm a nerd :D

[Rich-n-Texas]

I didn't install the 1.5 update, so I think that's why I couldn't hear you.

Okay, I'm off to pix's home for a gift cert. for my Drama Queen of a niece. :eek:

[L.J.]

I didn't install the 1.5 update, so I think that's why I couldn't hear you.

Okay, I'm off to pix's home for a gift cert. for my Drama Queen of a niece. :eek:

she cute :p

[kexodusc]

she cute :p
Picture Rich with long hair.... :cryin:

[Rich-n-Texas]

Hey hey hey!!!

Yes, I'd say she's cute. Think of her personality as one like the Tazmanian Devil. She buzz-saws her way through one date after the other. :yikes:

[L.J.]

Rich update to 1.05. I wanna test out my voice feature later.

BTW, u may wanna use the auto complete feature when u type. It takes you forever.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Rich update to 1.05. I wanna test out my voice feature later.
K. Got it.


BTW, u may wanna use the auto complete feature when u type. It takes you forever.
K. Got it! :mad5:

[L.J.]

K. Got it.


K. Got it! :mad5:

I gotta keyboard on the way. I get the message out pretty quick but it still takes a while. you'll find out that it's very hard to have a conversation with someone because the US home is freakin' crowded.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Looks like 1.05 "deployed" itself while I wasn't looking. :sosp:

[Rich-n-Texas]

Didn't I read in the manual that I can use any brand of USB wireless keyboard?

[L.J.]

Didn't I read in the manual that I can use any brand of USB wireless keyboard?

Should work. There's a thread going at bluray.com discussing it. I picked up a bluetooth one on sale at amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Logitech-Cordless-Mediaboard-Pro/dp/B000W5RBQE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1230164337&sr=8-14

[kexodusc]

Hey dudes....anyone up for a little Resistance today or tomorrow? I think I have a family function later this evening for a bit but otherwise I'm clear...

[Rich-n-Texas]

As frustrated as I got last night trying to get my brain and thumbs to play together during Resistance, I'm willing to give it another go later on. I've got some running around to do today but I'll be home around dinner time (6pm my time)

[L.J.]

I'm always on-line (no freakin life lol) so holla at me if you see me on there.

[L.J.]

Resistance????

What the heck happened to you guys? I barely see you online anymore.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I have to tell ya the truth bud, between my craving for music, my amazement with the PQ of BD movies, and the trouble this PC gamer has using the controller, I've been reluctant to spend much time on the PSN lately. I guess I've become a dissapointment, huh? And we were giving you some space during your family situation as well.

[kexodusc]

Resistance????

What the heck happened to you guys? I barely see you online anymore.

I'm still game, but I kinda need a window of 24 hrs to make arrangments to be there.

Maybe we should find some ar.com PS3 time we can all agree on and just go with that on a weekly basis or something?

[L.J.]

I'm still game, but I kinda need a window of 24 hrs to make arrangments to be there.

Maybe we should find some ar.com PS3 time we can all agree on and just go with that on a weekly basis or something?

Kex that's a good idea. I try to hit these guys up with a message but it takes GM & Rich a freakin week to respond back. I'm kinda addicted to Resistance so I'm always online playing. Next time I see you online, I'll invite you to a game.

Rich, if you ain't gonna play, I know someone who would love that copy of Resistance and headset you got sittin on your counter collecting dust. I'll take that MGS4 too while your at it :p

[Rich-n-Texas]

Kex that's a good idea. I try to hit these guys up with a message but it takes GM & Rich a freakin week to respond back. I'm kinda addicted to Resistance so I'm always online playing. Next time I see you online, I'll invite you to a game.
I sent you a response back to a message you sent me on Jan. 3, but didn't see anything back this week. :sosp:


Rich, if you ain't gonna play, I know someone who would love that copy of Resistance and headset you got sittin on your counter collecting dust. I'll take that MGS4 too while your at it :p
Probably your brother. :rolleyes:

No major plans for me this weekend, so I'll look for messages. :Yawn:

[GMichael]

Kex that's a good idea. I try to hit these guys up with a message but it takes GM & Rich a freakin week to respond back. I'm kinda addicted to Resistance so I'm always online playing. Next time I see you online, I'll invite you to a game.

Rich, if you ain't gonna play, I know someone who would love that copy of Resistance and headset you got sittin on your counter collecting dust. I'll take that MGS4 too while your at it :p
You're right LJ. I've very bad at that. I often turn the system on and drive around while the TV plays through my other display. I leave the sound on for the TV and almost never check msgs. I'm a very baaaaaaaaad gamer. I should be punished.:blush2:

[kexodusc]

I'm a very baaaaaaaaad bowler. I should be punished.:blush2:
You're hard on yourself. Deservedly so.

[GMichael]

Maybe I should be spanked.

[kexodusc]

Maybe I should be spanked.
You should...read it again.

[GMichael]

You should...read it again.
I read it & saw the bowling comment. When do you start spanking me?

I've been thinking about picking up a couple of the new bowlers that are available for 0.99 each. That trailer trash girl looks like fun.

[kexodusc]

I read it & saw the bowling comment. When do you start spanking me?

I've been thinking about picking up a couple of the new bowlers that are available for 0.99 each. That trailer trash girl looks like fun.
What street is that on?

I can't unlock that crazy ninja dude with the rose ball no matter how much I try...he's bowled 2 perfect games against me so far.

[GMichael]

What street is that on?

I can't unlock that crazy ninja dude with the rose ball no matter how much I try...he's bowled 2 perfect games against me so far.

He's tough. When I bowl a 195, he bowls a 220. When I bowl a 220, he bowls a 235. When I bowl a 240, he bowls a 267.

Sounds like you've been practicing and are ready to kick my butt huh? Got revenge on your mind?

If you go into the PSN store, click on "add-ons", then go to the HS bowling, you'll find a bunch of available bowlers.

[kexodusc]

He's tough. When I bowl a 195, he bowls a 220. When I bowl a 220, he bowls a 235. When I bowl a 240, he bowls a 267.

Sounds like you've been practicing and are ready to kick my butt huh? Got revenge on your mind?

If you go into the PSN store, click on "add-ons", then go to the HS bowling, you'll find a bunch of available bowlers.
Actually I haven't touched it since I hurt my back. But I'm almost 100% I think so I suppose I should toss a few to get back into game shape...

[Rich-n-Texas]

My latest foray into the bowling game now includes the ability to put spin on the ball.

I'm THAT good!

:yesnod:

[L.J.]

Somebody get online and play resistance today. I'll be around.

[L.J.]

1. go to users section of XMB & create a new user
2. Register for the PSN under your new user account
3. fill out the necessary info(make it up) but choose Hong Kong as your location but english for language.
4. download the free namco beta from the Hong Kong PSN store.
5. Play the games(pac-man, dig dug, galaga) to unlock free home items(clothes, furniture, arcade games....)

I have 3 accounts and will probably open a UK account soon. Once you have a HK account you can visit the HK/Japan home. VERY NICE compared to the US version.

GM I cut and paste this from an earlier post. I will try to put up the u tube link also. It's really simple to do. The JPN/Hong Kong version of home is really nice. There's no idiots running around and it's less crowded. The pool tables are always empty and they have darts and more games.

Found it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhwcZECelpo

[GMichael]

Thanks LJ,

I ptinted it out and will bring it home. I'll give it a shot.

[L.J.]

Thanks LJ,

I ptinted it out and will bring it home. I'll give it a shot.

It's worth the effort. Should only take about 5 minutes. If we get bored with US home or can't get a table, we can swing over to the HK home. It's really nice compared to US and less crowded.

[Rich-n-Texas]

RIGHT! I get my BFD today and here comes the gaming posts! :incazzato:

:cryin:

[L.J.]

RIGHT! I get my BFD today and here comes the gaming posts! :incazzato:

:cryin:

u finally ordered one? It's about time :ciappa:

[GMichael]

u finally ordered one? It's about time :ciappa:

Not me yet. Still in saving mode.:sad:

[Rich-n-Texas]

It's in the house, but I have no idea what to do with it. :crazy:

[L.J.]

It's in the house, but I have no idea what to do with it. :crazy:

Read the manual BFD guide like 3 times before you start and again step by step while your programming it. Well that's what I did. It starts off somewhat complicated but gets easier once your in there getting your hands dirty (GM don't even think about it).

[GMichael]

So, this officially makes me the last AR member without a BFD.

[L.J.]

So, this officially makes me the last AR member without a BFD.

:nonod:

[Rich-n-Texas]

Whaddaya mean by that L.J.? Don't tell me you broke yours? :rolleyes:

I still say we take up a collection and send our own court jester one to help him out. :yesnod:

[L.J.]

Whaddaya mean by that L.J.? Don't tell me you broke yours? :rolleyes:

I still say we take up a collection and send our own court jester one to help him out. :yesnod:

No it's working fine. Stays on 24/7. I noticed too much bass coming from my sub and realized my kid changed the preset on me. A quick turn and I was back in business. I have several huge peaks going on in the lower freq. and the BFD is a must for me since I only pretty much have one option for sub placement. The Titanic has a built in EQ but only one band. If you could cut several peaks, I think you'll have a huge improvement in sound. I couldn't live without it. Bass hits hard when it's supposed to and is smooth as butter. Fills the room nicely and you'd have no clue it was coming from the sub. Yup, I love my system.

[GMichael]

I love your system too.

[Rich-n-Texas]

GROUP HUG!!!

(right?)

[GMichael]

No Rich. No huggy. Let me go!

[Rich-n-Texas]

YO! I want this white text trick to cease and desist right now!!! :incazzato: I paid over $400 for these glasses so I could see text on my computer monitor more clearly, so knock at sh!t off!!! :mad5:

frickin' boneheads

[GMichael]

You can just kiss my white asterisk! *

[kexodusc]

Hey cool, Rich got a BFD. That's a pretty BFD. Good for you Rich...get your trust SPL meter out and yeah, read that manual guide a few times, go through it step by step, and you'll be fine.

[Rich-n-Texas]

And after that... I'll PM ya!!! :yesnod:

Clean out yer Inbox bud!

[L.J.]

Anybody got any new games?

I just picked up Tomb Raider on sale at CC 40%off. They have a ton of games over there so I may grab a few more if it gets down low enough.

So what have you guys been playing?

[kexodusc]

Finished with Fallout 3. Awesome game.
Started Dead Space - ok so far, but I only got an hour or so into it and I've been too damn busy the last 2 weeks to get back to it.
Prince of Persia was a lot of fun, not very difficult, but a great story.

Resistance 2 is the last of my Christmas presents. That's up after Dead Space...I'll probably get the new MLB game when it comes out.

[Rich-n-Texas]

L.J. also "picked up" MGS4. Care to tell us about it?:(

[L.J.]

L.J. also "picked up" MGS4. Care to tell us about it?:(

Sure.

It has to be at least top 3 on must own PS3 titles :cornut:

[Rich-n-Texas]

Oh you're a funny guy. A funny guy indeed! :nonod:

[L.J.]

Resistance anyone?

Come on folks. Rich have you played online yet? Better yet, do you even get online anymore?

[Rich-n-Texas]

I get online to check for any messages from my PSN buddies, but as usual, no joy.

BTW, I watched "Wanted" on BD last night, with Angelina Joille... WOW!!! Phenominal picture and DTSMA-HD that just blew me away. I highly recommend it. :thumbsup:

[L.J.]

I think I got GM hooked on Home. He's there as much as me now :cornut:

[GMichael]

I think I got GM hooked on Home. He's there as much as me now :cornut:
I have to stay out of that place. Too many women got their hooks out for me. Even when I'm trying to play Burnout, I keep getting msgs asking when I'll be on.
Been thinking of getting a new ID, but then I'd have to start Burnout over from the begining again.:nonod:

Why? Why? Why? I tell them I'm married. I tell them I'm 48. Shouldn't they be chasing the young guys?

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'll betchya they're phishing.

[GMichael]

I'll betchya they're phishing.

Phishing or not. Enough is enough. I'm starting to feel stalked.:incazzato:

[Rich-n-Texas]

Just keep your hand on your wallet at all times. :yesnod:

[GMichael]

Why don't you come play pool with me. I'll put in a few good words for ya. Let them stalk your @ss.

[GMichael]

One girl invited me to see her appartment. When I got there, she started saying things that I can't repeat on this PG-13 forum.

[L.J.]

wow. I guess I always seem to run into the decent people. I've met alot of females on there and they're all pretty cool.

[GMichael]

They all seem cool to me too. I just can't play pool with all of them at the same time. When the one invited me to see her place, I just figured she was going to show off all her upgrades. When we got there she went right into, "all the things she was going to do with me." And she left out no details. Whoa!

[L.J.]

They all seem cool to me too. I just can't play pool with all of them at the same time. When the one invited me to see her place, I just figured she was going to show off all her upgrades. When we got there she went right into, "all the things she was going to do with me." And she left out no details. Whoa!

lol....I'm thinking this was probably a guy in real life. Usually the aggressive behavior gives them away. Or maybe it was a very screwed up 13 year old.

I've had people try to give me their phone number. I draw the line at any type of funny business. Most people I talk to are my age though so usually no problems. I'm only there to shoot pool and maybe waste some talking to people.

[GMichael]

lol....I'm thinking this was probably a guy in real life. Usually the aggressive behavior gives them away. Or maybe it was a very screwed up 13 year old.

I've had people try to give me their phone number. I draw the line at any type of funny business. Most people I talk to are my age though so usually no problems. I'm only there to shoot pool and maybe waste some talking to people.

If she was 13, then she knows too much. WAY too much.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Thanks but no thanks. With Sugar Beats, I know what I'm getting. :ihih:

[GMichael]

You know?

[L.J.]

Rich I haven't forgot about you. I've been busy lately so haven't had a chance to take care of it. I'm leaving for Tahoe in a couple days(YES!!!!!!!!!!!!) and will take care of it immediately once I get back.

BTW, the new Dell is freakin' sweet. Lighting fast!!!

[Rich-n-Texas]

Don't give it a second thought L.J. Enjoy your trip to Tahoe.

Glad you're happy with your Dell. I brought home a Precision M-60 from work last week (business machine): it weighs a ton but it's got a nice wide screen. It's coming in real handy with my subwoofer EQ'ing graphs and such. Too bad it didn't come with an external audio card. :(

[L.J.]

Don't give it a second thought L.J. Enjoy your trip to Tahoe.

Glad you're happy with your Dell. I brought home a Precision M-60 from work last week (business machine): it weighs a ton but it's got a nice wide screen. It's coming in real handy with my subwoofer EQ'ing graphs and such. Too bad it didn't come with an external audio card. :(

3 glorious days with no children. This is a first for me. The things that I will do.......:ciappa:

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'll be danged if I can find the PS3 Discussion Thread. :incazzato:

Anyway, I've noticed there haven't been any s/w updates in the past month or two. Wonder why? :idea:

[L.J.]

:wink5: http://forums.audioreview.com/showthread.php?t=27594



There's only supposed to be like 1 per quarter or something like that now.

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