PS3 Discussion Thread

[Rich-n-Texas]

No install. Just plug it in to the USB port and then set the control settings on the 6axis to 2.

I'm going to plug my HOTAS in tonite and see what happens. The bigger question though is do Sony and other game makers even produce Flight Sim's?

[Rich-n-Texas]

(and yes...I will be putting Linux on this bad boy in due time...)

Nevertheless, I'll be interested to see how the install goes and what benefits you reap because of it. I know there is a menu item that will allow installation of other OS's so there may come a time where I try to install the bargain basement Vista OS.

[L.J.]

I'll be interested to see how the install goes and what benefits you reap because of it.

I was gonna ask the same. Plenty of install info available but I haven't found a solid reason for doing it yet.

Speaking of installs, I'm down to only 12g of free space. It's getting close to new HD time. I may put a 320 in it if I bother opening the case up. I heard the hardest part was getting the 4 little screws undone. Seems like ALOT of people stripped theres in the process.

[Rich-n-Texas]

BTW, I inserted an SD memory card just for grins; the pics came up fine, but is there any reason why I can't just pull the card out? With a PC it's best to stop the connection to the card before removal.

As always, your attention into this matter is greatly appreciated.

[L.J.]

BTW, I inserted an SD memory card just for grins; the pics came up fine, but is there any reason why I can't just pull the card out? With a PC it's best to stop the connection to the card before removal.

As always, your attention into this matter is greatly appreciated.

Huh? As always Rich, I have no clue what the heck your talking about

Whadaya mean you can't pull the card out?

[Rich-n-Texas]

Huh? As always Rich, I have no clue what the heck your talking about

Not "always" wiseguy.

Whadaya mean you can't pull the card out?

In a Windows (the OS) environment, it's recommended that the connection (service that recognizes and allows access) to the memory card be *stopped* before the card is removed from the media card reader. Apparently there's no provision in the Playstation to halt/end communication with the memory card before it's removed. No biggie though, I just removed it after I turned off the PS3.

How's that for baffling with bullpuckey in order to save face?

[L.J.]

Not "always" wiseguy.

In a Windows (the OS) environment, it's recommended that the connection (service that recognizes and allows access) to the memory card be *stopped* before the card is removed from the media card reader. Apparently there's no provision in the Playstation to halt/end communication with the memory card before it's removed. No biggie though, I just removed it after I turned off the PS3.

How's that for baffling with bullpuckey in order to save face?

Yeah that happens with my ipod. It has a huge "do not disconnect" flashing on it's screen but there's no way to do that.

[L.J.]

Ok so I played Uncharted for a couple of hours and I'm loving it. Graphics are amazing!!!!!! I didn't even realize when the cut scene stopped and gameplay started. Nice little things going on in the background, leaves blowing around, tree branches moving. When you get in the water your pants or entire body gets wet and slowly dries off. There's also moisture on the rocks that are close to water.

Story is good so far and game play is pretty simple. I was able to pick up the controller and get going in no time. They add alot of puzzle & strategy(getting around objects or blocked areas) also some use of the sixaxis motion sensors. I'm glad alot of games make use of this. Also lot's of bonuses and extra things to search out and side goals to reach.

Shooting people is pretty simple. You have the ability to duck or hide behind objects and lean over to fire and return to your hiding position. Upper body shots give you a quick kill while leg or arm shots takes about 4 or 5 hits.

One thing I like is the game isn't all about shooting. The strategy they throw in has you climbing mountains, swing from vines, jumping from trees....all kinds of cool stuff. Actually, there wasn't a bad guy around for the first hour I played (besides the very first opening scene). The demo is available on the PSN for you guys that want to try it out. This is one I may play through a 2nd time.

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[kexodusc]

Nevertheless, I'll be interested to see how the install goes and what benefits you reap because of it. I know there is a menu item that will allow installation of other OS's so there may come a time where I try to install the bargain basement Vista OS.

Well for one, Linux will support FLAC, MKV, and any video/audio format imaginable - the PS3 by default does not.
And imagine surfing porn on a 102" screen....

[GMichael]

Well for one, Linux will support FLAC, MKV, and any video/audio format imaginable - the PS3 by default does not.
And imagine surfing porn on a 102" screen....

Keep your drapes closed at night or you may hear accidents from passing motorists looking in your window.

Not that I know from experience or anything.

[L.J.]

OK OK break it up. You and your big screens. Keep it to yourself. All of a sudden 60" ain't good enough. Bah.....

[Rich-n-Texas]

I think they're just bragging about all the porn bookmarks they have L.J. Don't let them fool ya.

I'll try the "Uncharted" demo tonite and hope I can play it as easily as you can. I need repition with a game that helps me conquer the controller buttons and sticks.

[GMichael]

OK OK break it up. You and your big screens. Keep it to yourself. All of a sudden 60" ain't good enough. Bah.....

60" is awesome. Beats the h.ll out of the 25" I watched for years. You may have to be carefull about who's looking in your windows too.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I've been wanting to see if there's a way where say, the AR.com PS owners have their own private game server so we can do battle. That would be cool, and would encourage more bonding between us.

I think Playstation Home will facilitate community like environments but I don't know if people will be able to set up a mini network for gaming.

PlayStation Home is a community based service for the PlayStation Network which is currently in the closed beta stage. An open beta is scheduled to launch in Fall 2008, however an estimated release date for the full product has not yet been announced. Home allows users to create an avatar character for their PlayStation 3 console. This avatar will get their own house, which can be decorated with items players can receive in several achievements. Also included in the online virtual world is the ability to meet other PS3 users, interact, play games, show friends different types of media saved on the PS3 hard drive, and much more. In the future home will also expand, allowing players to have more items such as clothing, luxury housing and household items which can be purchased from the PlayStation Store.

Whoops, I forgot.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Wow! Uncharted is a 1.2 gig demo. This one's gonna take a while...

[Rich-n-Texas]

Well I played (or tried to) Uncharted last night, but was only able to get to the area where that stick figure is hanging in the tree. I walked around but I always came back to that thing. I took a couple of shots at it with my pistol, jumped up and down thinking I'd be able to get closer, but no luck. The L2 button appears on-screen when I get close to it, but pressing the L2 button on the controller, AFAIK, does nothing. Are there game maps or walk-throughs available somewhere that'll give me a clue as to what I'm supposed to do?

[L.J.]

Well I played (or tried to) Uncharted last night, but was only able to get to the area where that stick figure is hanging in the tree. I walked around but I always came back to that thing. I took a couple of shots at it with my pistol, jumped up and down thinking I'd be able to get closer, but no luck. The L2 button appears on-screen when I get close to it, but pressing the L2 button on the controller, AFAIK, does nothing. Are there game maps or walk-throughs available somewhere that'll give me a clue as to what I'm supposed to do?

L2 gives you a hint of where your supposed to go. It makes you look at the area. I don't know why L2 appears next to those stick people so ignore it. I've ran across those stick shrines 3 times and they always make L2 pop up. I look but nothing happens. When I look, my guy said "hmm, this looks familiar". Once you leave the area and start walking around L2 should pop up again and you'll in the direction you need to go.

Once you get use to playing, you'll remember what type of vines or rocks you can climb on. If your at the section with a bunch of pillars, one pillar is small and you can climb it. Then you'll have to jump from pillar to pillar to get over the wall. The games pretty simple to navigate through without a map. If you get lost, the L2 should appear once you get close to where your suppose to be going.

[L.J.]

Wow! Uncharted is a 1.2 gig demo. This one's gonna take a while...

This is exactly why I'm gonna need a new HD soon. I download a bunch of the PSN games and I like to leave demos on the HD for my kid to play. I think that Ratchet & Clank I downloaded was 2.3gigs.

[Rich-n-Texas]

BTW, how do you check to see how much disk space you have left? I don't recall seeing any way to check that.

[GMichael]

BTW, how do you check to see how much disk space you have left? I don't recall seeing any way to check that.

Haven't seen a way to "check." But whenever I download a BR sample it warns me of how much space is left before it finishes.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I had a feeling that was the case. I'll keep my eyes on the screen next time I download a game.

On Blu-ray.com's Blu-ray Games & PS3 forum, there's a long list of people's PSN ID. This is the name someone would add to their Buddy List, and would also be how you identify someone who's playing a game online, correct?

[L.J.]

I had a feeling that was the case. I'll keep my eyes on the screen next time I download a game.

Are you can go to "system setting" and scroll down to "system info" to get it. That also contains the firmware/IP/MAC info as well.

On Blu-ray.com's Blu-ray Games & PS3 forum, there's a long list of people's PSN ID. This is the name someone would add to their Buddy List, and would also be how you identify someone who's playing a game online, correct?

Yup, you and GM & whoever else games here at AR should give me yours so I can shoot you an email and add you to my list. Were gonna all end up with the same multi player game eventually.

You can PM if your shy

[GMichael]

Are you can go to "system setting" and scroll down to "system info" to get it. That also contains the firmware/IP/MAC info as well.



Yup, you and GM & whoever else games here at AR should give me yours so I can shoot you an email and add you to my list. Were gonna all end up with the same multi player game eventually.

You can PM if your shy

Mine is GMB2000.
I've been just playing Burnout lately. Only 8 more challenges left to get my elite licinse.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'm pretty sure mine is... wait a minute, I'm not even sure I have one yet. Is it the same as your Playstation Store ID?

[L.J.]

I'm pretty sure mine is... wait a minute, I'm not even sure I have one yet. Is it the same as your Playstation Store ID?

Yeah. There should also be a little avatar pic next to it if you picked one out while logging in your PSN account. It should be under network or something like that. Far right side of the XMB where they show the friends list and messages and all that stuff. Or log onto the PSN and it'll be at the top right corner.