PS3 Discussion Thread

[L.J.]

I was just notified by Newegg that the PS3/MGS4 bundle is in stock. Here's the link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868110029

I think I'm still going to hold off until the fall...

Frick it! I just bought it. I need a drink.

Your funny

Rich, since you already gotta 880, I highly suggest you pick up the Blu Wave remote to use with it. The commands are already in Logitech's database so you don't have to do any learning. Sony added a "turn off" icon to the XMB so now the 880/Blu Wave combo can control 99% of the PS3 functions. The only thing you can't do is turn the system on(you have to get off your butt to put a disc in anyways, or do like me and leave your controller on the couch).

[GMichael]

I was just notified by Newegg that the PS3/MGS4 bundle is in stock. Here's the link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868110029

I think I'm still going to hold off until the fall...

Frack it! I just bought it. I need a drink.

Couldn't take the suspense huh? Congrats. I know you'll enjoy it.
What about that BFD now?

[Rich-n-Texas]

Is it "Frack it" or "Frick it"? I though it was "Frick it".

Anyway, thanks GM. The BFD isn't far off. Just gotta let a couple of paychecks work their way into my life first.

Tell me what XMB is.

[L.J.]

Is it "Frack it" or "Frick it"? I though it was "Frick it".

Anyway, thanks GM. The BFD isn't far off. Just gotta let a couple of paychecks work their way into my life first.

Tell me what XMB is.

The PS3™ system includes a user interface called XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). The horizontal row shows system features in categories, and the vertical column shows items that can be performed under each category. The main screen for XMB™ is called the "home menu".

Maybe you should get a head start and read this:
http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ent/index.html

[GMichael]

Is it "Frack it" or "Frick it"? I though it was "Frick it".

Anyway, thanks GM. The BFD isn't far off. Just gotta let a couple of paychecks work their way into my life first.

Tell me what XMB is.

Frick it
Frig it
Frack it

All the same frackin sh.t.

XMB is XrossMediaBar, a Sony-developed graphical user interface

XrossMediaBar
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XMB on a PSX


PSX XMB on a Sony BRAVIA TV
The XrossMediaBar (pronounced CrossMediaBar and officially abbreviated as XMB) is the Emmy award-winning graphical user interface developed by Sony.[1]

The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user. When an icon is selected on the horizontal bar, several more appear vertically, above and below it (selectable by the up and down directions on a directional pad).

Originally used on the PSX, the XrossMediaBar is used as the default interface on both the PlayStation Portable and the PlayStation 3. Since 2006, it has also been used in high-end WEGA TVs,[2] the BRAVIA starting with the 3000 (only in S-series and above),some sony Cybershot cameras and the high-end STR-DA 5200ES AV receiver. The Sony Ericsson K850's and W910's media menu is also a version of XMB, indicating that the next implementation of XMB is in Sony Ericsson mobile phones. The XMB has also been confirmed as the menu system in the next generation of Sony's BRAVIA TVs.[3] Sony has also added the XMB to it's latest range of Vaio laptops.[4]

It works a little like windows, but with cool looking pics to keep us simple guys interested.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Cool. Sounds like the XMB has quite a history.

Woke up this morning, checked my e-mail and found that my system shipped yesterday, and is on its way to the local UPS hub here in North Texas. Should be here by Monday, hopefully tomorrow.

[L.J.]

Here's what's new at the PS store. Updates are released every Thursday afternoon.

PlayStation Store Update - 7/17


PS1 Classics for PS3/PSP

Rayman ($5.99)
In the world of Rayman, people live in peace and harmony with nature, and the Great Protoon maintains the balance of the universe. One fateful day, Mr. Dark steals the Great Protoon and defeats Betilla the Fairy, plunging the whole world into darkness. It’s up to Rayman to defeat Mr. Dark and restore balance to the universe in this classic platforming
game.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 97 MB

Downloadable Games

Elefunk - Free Demo, or Purchase ($4.99)
Use your construction skills to save elephants from a dangerous fall! In the new puzzle game Elefunk, your elephants must traverse 20 levels of ravines, rivers, fire pits and swamps – and they’ll only get across if you strengthen the structures correctly with metal, wood and rope. It’s real construction with realistic physics and three different game modes: Time Attack, Puzzle, and Deconstruction. Get building today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 408 MB

Game Demos (Free)

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm Playable Demo
Experience the stunning Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm demo! Duel against your friends or test your ninja skills against CPU controlled opponents! Engage in ninja battle like never before!
File size: 558 MB

Game Videos (Free)

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Behind the Scenes Trailer
An exclusive Behind the Scenes look at the making of Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution from the development team at Firaxis Games. Featuring studio walkaround, in depth interviews with Sid Meier and the team, and creative insight into the game’s evolution.
File size: 316 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes (free)

Elefunk Theme
File size: 4.29 MB

E3 Videos and Trailers

PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference – Part 2
File size: 1.17 GB (HD)

PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference – Part 3
File size: 1.5 GB (HD)

PURE Trailer
File size: 12 MB (SD), 42 MB (HD), 57 MB (HD 1080)

Project Origin Trailer
File size: 186 MB (HD)

Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic Trailer
File size: 56 MB (HD)

Brother in Arms: Hell’s Highway Tank Mayhem Trailer
File size: 12 MB (SD) 43 MB (HD), 56 MB (HD 1080)

Prince of Persia Trailer
File size: 24 MB (SD), 89 MB (HD), 117 MB (HD 1080)

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames E3 Trailer
File size: 97 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)

Starship Troopers 3: Marauder Trailer
The war against the Bugs continue! A Federation starship crash-lands on the distant alien planet OM-1, stranding beloved leader Sky Marshal Anoke and several others, including comely but tough pilot Lola Beck. It’s up to Colonel Johnny Rico, reluctant hero of the original Bug Invasion on Planet P, to lead a team of Troopers on a daring rescue mission.
File size: 60MB (HD), 100MB (HD 1080)

PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started.

Downloadable Games

STAR TREK: Tactical Assault ($19.99) (also downloadable via PS3)
File size: 140 MB

Rayman ($5.99)
File size: 97 MB

E3 Video

PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference – Part 1
File size: 1.26 GB (HD)

PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference – Part 2
File size: 1.17 GB (HD)

PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference – Part 3
File size: 1.5 GB (HD)

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Question for LJ. LJ, streaming for $100 pleeeeeease. How do you stream audio through your PS3? How do you save music to your PS3? (this part is serious), how do you set the toaster function on the PS3?

[L.J.]

Question for LJ. LJ, streaming for $100 pleeeeeease. How do you stream audio through your PS3? How do you save music to your PS3? (this part is serious), how do you set the toaster function on the PS3?

I'm using Tversity to stream all my photos, video & music. Their website provides alot of info and useful setup guides. I'm not as computer savvy as some of these fellas around here but I got it installed pretty easily. I've never had any issues with it and I'm able to play my music ripped in FLAC. TVersity transcodes it so the PS3 sees it as PCM.

WMP is pretty simple to use also. Turn on the PS3, click media share under the options menu. Check the share my media box and a little icon that says unknown device is there(that's the PS3...you takin' notes Rich), click allow. A WMP icon should show up on your PS3 under various categorizes(video, photo, music).

My yahoo music shows a icon on the PS3 as well. Pretty much just have to enable sharing. I don't remember if my firewall gave me any trouble.

To rip a disc to your HD, highlight the disc, press triangle and then copy. You can adjust the format and bitrate settings in the music settings. I like to keep songs on my HD because some games will allow you to play your own background music.

Toaster settings come with firmware update 2.50

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

I'm using Tversity to stream all my photos, video & music. Their website provides alot of info and useful setup guides. I'm not as computer savvy as some of these fellas around here but I got it installed pretty easily. I've never had any issues with it and I'm able to play my music ripped in FLAC. TVersity transcodes it so the PS3 sees it as PCM.

WMP is pretty simple to use also. Turn on the PS3, click media share under the options menu. Check the share my media box and a little icon that says unknown device is there(that's the PS3...you takin' notes Rich), click allow. A WMP icon should show up on your PS3 under various categorizes(video, photo, music).

My yahoo music shows a icon on the PS3 as well. Pretty much just have to enable sharing. I don't remember if my firewall gave me any trouble.

To rip a disc to your HD, highlight the disc, press triangle and then copy. You can adjust the format and bitrate settings in the music settings. I like to keep songs on my HD because some games will allow you to play your own background music.

Toaster settings come with firmware update 2.50

Thank you LJ.

With the power invested in me(who in the hell did that?) I now pronounce you Sir LJ3, master of all things PS3 (and with that, conks LJ on the head and knocks him out cold)

[GMichael]

Thank you LJ.

With the power invested in me(who in the hell did that?) I now pronounce you Sir LJ3, master of all things PS3 (and with that, conks LJ on the head and knocks him out cold)

Who let you away from the nurses? And I see you found that old sword again. Try not to hurt anyone this time.
(sees LJ out cold)
Tisk tisk... It's a good thing Worf isn't here to see this.
(kicks over the water cooler so that LJ will wake up)
Good morning sir sleeping LJ3 man. There is coffee & bagels in the emplyee room this morning. Happy Monday to ya.

Sir T...
Oh Sir T...

May I see that Beautiful sword you have there? Yeah... Show me.. Come on.. A little closer..

NO NO! Don't run! Wait! Damitall
(picks up phone)
Hello? Security? Yeah, send Pix will ya.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'm being lazy here, but I thought I read somewhere that the MGS4 bundle was shipping with an HDMI cable. Yes?

[L.J.]

Thank you LJ.

With the power invested in me(who in the hell did that?) I now pronounce you Sir LJ3, master of all things PS3 (and with that, conks LJ on the head and knocks him out cold)

"Sir LJ3"....YUCK. Sounds like a SciFi character or someone from Star Wars or something. Gotta come up with something better than that

[L.J.]

I'm being lazy here, but I thought I read somewhere that the MGS4 bundle was shipping with an HDMI cable. Yes?

I haven't read that anywhere....But you can pick up a really nice Monster HDMI cable from Best Buy if it doesn't. Wait here's a good one. Don't let that $275 price tag scare ya away. Hmm...yup, I think this will make everything look so much better

[Groundbeef]

I haven't read that anywhere....But you can pick up a really nice Monster HDMI cable from Best Buy if it doesn't. Wait here's a good one. Don't let that $275 price tag scare ya away. Hmm...yup, I think this will make everything look so much better

Don't forget to get the warrenty on the cable. That way if the Pixie Dust wears out, you can get it replaced.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'm not getting good tracking info from UPS right now, but my PS3 should be delivered today, and the remote and cable should be at my house by Friday.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Who let you away from the nurses? And I see you found that old sword again. Try not to hurt anyone this time.
(sees LJ out cold)
Tisk tisk... It's a good thing Worf isn't here to see this.
(kicks over the water cooler so that LJ will wake up)
Good morning sir sleeping LJ3 man. There is coffee & bagels in the emplyee room this morning. Happy Monday to ya.

Sir T...
Oh Sir T...

May I see that Beautiful sword you have there? Yeah... Show me.. Come on.. A little closer..

NO NO! Don't run! Wait! Damitall
(picks up phone)
Hello? Security? Yeah, send Pix will ya.

Yells to GM "yeah, tell them to send pixie, and while you are at it, tell them to send peabody and nightliar as well". I intend on giving the words cut up a new meaning

[GMichael]

Yells to GM "yeah, tell them to send pixie, and while you are at it, tell them to send peabody and nightliar as well". I intend on giving the words cut up a new meaning

Didn't I see this act in an old Star Trek episode? Sulu? It's just the heavy water talking buddy. Please put the sword down and come to sickbay.

Uhm? Who's head is that you are dragging? Do you remember where the body is? This place is gonna stank in a few days.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Amazon has the PS3/MGS4 bundle in stock now. $500 w/free shipping.

Edit: You can get it bundled with an extra Dualshock controller for $49 more, also free shipping.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Gee this thing gets hot! It's in the TV's cabinet but the door is wide open and there's plenty of ventilation all around it.

Anyway, setup was pretty easy after I got used to using the controller. I haven't setup the wireless network yet so I'm not connected to the PS network, but as soon as I do I'll update to the latest firmware rev. This box is at 2.35.

Right now I'm playing a CD and I can tell right off the bat that the transport in this box is way better than that in my DVD changer. Once again, an improvement in sound clarity and definition, the cymbals on Pink Floyd's Meddle tracks are more audible and crisp without distortion.

First question: I can only select "Straight PCM" and my only available Surround decode is... "PCM". Do I need to use the Bitstream setting in the PS3's setup in order to be able to select surround modes on my receiver?

[basite]

First question: I can only select "Straight PCM" and my only available Surround decode is... "PCM". Do I need to use the Bitstream setting in the PS3's setup in order to be able to select surround modes on my receiver?

most likely yes...

[L.J.]

First question: I can only select "Straight PCM" and my only available Surround decode is... "PCM". Do I need to use the Bitstream setting in the PS3's setup in order to be able to select surround modes on my receiver?

My 2700 can apply surround process. either way

[GMichael]

Glad you're liking it Tex. Have you tried a SACD in it yet?

[L.J.]

PS store update for this week:

PlayStation Store Update - 7/24



PS3 Store Sale

Summer 08 Game Sale
For one week, the following titles will be offered for $4.99 (regularly priced at $9.99)
PAIN
PixelJunk Monsters
High Velocity Bowling
High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil

Downloadable Games

Siren: Blood Curse (3 bundles of 4 episodes @ $14.99/ea & full game SKU for $39.99)
An American TV crew has arrived in Japan to film an expose on the legend of the “vanished village,” only to find themselves caught in a deadly series of events. Controlling seven different playable characters, the player must uncover the mystery behind the curse that grips the eerie village of Hanuda. Intense graphics, realistic character animation, and a gritty film-like graphical presentation add to the horror of Siren: Blood Curse.
ESRB Rated M
File sizes: Episodes 1 - 12 (8.91 GB), Episodes 1 - 4 (2.95 GB), Episodes 5 - 8 (2.79 GB), Episodes 9 -12 (3.16 GB)

1942: Joint Strike ($9.99)
Based on the popular arcade series, 1942: Joint Strike combines classic top-down shooting with amazing 3D HD graphics. Maneuver aircraft carriers to take on waves of enemy fire and face off with huge enemy bosses. Recruit a wing man locally or online to employ Joint Strike attacks, combining firepower into one explosive barrage. With a whole new arsenal, prepare to rejoin the battle!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 129 MB

Add-on Game Content

Guitar Hero III: Guitar Virtuoso Pack ($6.25)
Three pack download containing the songs “Surfing with the Alien” as performed by Joe Satriani, “For the Love of God” as performed by Steve Vai, “Soothsayer” as performed by Buckethead. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.
File size: 56.1 MB

Rock Band Add-ons
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
Devour - Shinedown ($1.99)
Junkies for Fame - Shinedown ($1.99)
Nine Inch Nails Track Pack 02 ($5.49 includes songs below or songs available individually)
Last - Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
Burn - Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
Capital G - Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)

File sizes: 25.2 MB - 44.1 MB

Game Demos (free)

PixelJunk Eden Demo
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download the demo today and prepare to enter Eden!
File size: 107 MB

Game Videos (free)

PixelJunk Eden Trailer
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download this trailer to see the game in action and to find out more about its unique features.
File size: 151 MB (HD 1080)

Street Fighter IV: E3 2008 Gameplay Trailer
Get ready for action with this Street Fighter IV video that originally shown at E3 2008. See what the fuss is about by delving into the all new Focus Attack and Ultra Combo systems!
File size: 202 MB (HD)

Street Fighter IV: PS3 Special Trailer
Check out this special trailer shown exclusively at the Sony’s E3 2008 booth!
File size: 65 MB (HD)

Bionic Commando Rearmed The Making of Part 1
Explore the re-making of a classic side-scroller in part 1 of this 3-part documentary that looks at how Bionic Commando was brought back into action!!
File size: 289 MB (HD)
PS3 Themes (free)

Street Fighter IV Summer 08 PS3 Theme
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Street Fighter IV theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.29 MB

Siren: Blood Curse PS3 Theme
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Siren: Blood Curse theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 2.10 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Killzone 2 Wallpapers (2 for PS3 & 2 for PSP)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Killzone 2 Wallpaper!
File size: 448 KB

PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper!
File size: 1.50 MB

Fracture Wallpapers (x4)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Fracture Wallpaper!
File sizes: 1.07 MB - 1.29 MB

Siren Wallpapers (x5)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Siren Wallpaper!
File sizes: 556 KB - 902 KB
PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started.

Games

Parappa the Rapper ($22.99)
The “Original” music game comes back for a PSP system encore! Join Parappa and learn how to flow from the “Rap Masters” to become a true Hip Hop Hero! Hit buttons to the beat of all 6 original songs that made Parappa an instant classic and discover all new PSP exclusive features including Ad-Hoc Multiplayer and Downloadable Remixes!
File size: 312 MB

Game Trailers

* Parappa the Rapper Trailer (Free)

Wallpaper

* Killzone 2 Wallpapers (x2 for PSP) (Free)
* Parappa the Rapper Wallpapers (x4)

[GMichael]

High Velocity Bowling is a good deal at $5.00. It's a lot of fun with company.
(I like the old lady who farts all the time)