PlayStation

[Cashed]

Try out ProStreet yet, Eric? It's pretty awesome in the Speed Challenge mode or whatever it's called, but the actual race I found to be pretty crappy. Played the demo about two weeks ago, but omfg, it was so pretty, especially the smoke from the tires.

 

[bored]

I loves Ratchet and Clank, best game on PS3 yet.
(I have nothing else to say)

 

[Crimson King]

PS3 is looking pretty good, I wish my mom would just decide to get a Blu-Ray DVD player so I could point her to a PS3.

I'm eager to see Burnout and Timeshift [since they went to the drawing board], they both sound so interesting.

There is a deal through a certain time line. By ANY Blu-Ray player, get 5 blu-rays free, the PS3 included. It might have expired, but you can check.

Not yet, cashed. It looks pretty cool. Timeshift demo was REALLY neat, but I can see it getting repetitive. The game would have been great on PC though.

As for R&C, did I need to play any of the others to enjoy it or what?

 

[Chill]

Nah, each game has it's own self contained story. There might be a few references from the previous game at the intro just to explain what they've been doing since but aside from that and a single returning character it's all new.

 

[Mike87]

In this update:

Timeshift demo
Need For Speed ProStreet demo
5 pages of The Godfather updates (a bundle for $8)
Unchartered trailer
GT5 Prologue video
NFS demo
3 Burnout trailers
Twisted Metal 2 -Game!

NFS Pro Street looks great, I'll miss the cop chases though.

 

[Crimson King]

Man, Twisted Metal 2 makes me want to buy TM:Black again. **** you, David Jaffe.

 

[Chill]

So I finally got myself a PS3 yesterday. I figured Wal-Mart *shudder* would be the best place to go due to them likely having more stock than anyone else. There was a huge line in the electronics section for it so I went over to Target and no one was there.

Aside from the size of this thing (it's huge) I really like the design. The glossy exterior, lack of a power brick and the buttons! I love the on/eject buttons!

When I get myself online (and if I can pull myself away from Ratchet) I'll play you guys at Warhawk.

 

[Crimson King]

Awesome, Chill. What games you got for it?

Also, get LocoRoco - best $7 you'll spend.

Finally, we are getting ANOTHER Warhawk patch in December adding a ton of stuff including new filters, new map layouts, Clan servers, a Warhawk Store (to buy booster packs). The new maps (about 5) are made for smaller 4-8 man games. We can get a few people here to play a game. The expansion is still without much info, but it should be good.

Anyone got Eye of Judgement?

 

[dbz22]

I am getting a ps3 very soon the 80gb version. I just can't wait any longer for it. I have a 360 and a wii but I think ps3 will be my fav.

 

[Crimson King]

Cool deal. What games you looking to get? I really advice saving an extra $50 on PSN games. In fact, here is a list of must haves off PSN:

1. Loco Roco Cocchirorochi (or whatever it is) - Great fun game. Beautifully animated and very innovative with the SixAxis. Take your time through it and you might be on the top of the rankings (I was actually in line to be in the top 10, then I lost so it didn't save)

2. Calling All Cars - AMAZING game that is a blast if you have some friends to play or if you play online. It's really tapered after the initial amazing factor wore off, but it's still good fun.

3. Mortal Kombat 2 - I LOVED MK2. Online, it's a blast.

4. fl0w - This game looks AMAZING in HD. It's a 3D snake basically.

5. Twisted Metal 2 - Awesome game; exactly like the PS1 version.

6. Castlevania: SotN - Obvious; didn't get it because I want to get Dracula X, but $10 well spent, regardless.

These are just the titles I enjoyed too. Super Rub-A-Dub is pretty fun, as is Blast Factor. If you save 50-60 bucks, you are good to go with games for a while.

As for bought titles? Get Warhawk, Rachet and Clank I hear is amazing, and rent Lair. Lair is a blast to play that got bad rep from reviewers who can't play games. It's fun and well worth it. You are buying the PS3 at one of it's best times with Assassin's Creed coming out soon (though you have a 360), Unchartered, more upgrades for Warhawk, Pain, and demos soon for MGS4.

 

[dbz22]

I want mgs4 and can't wait. I also am getting SVR 08 soon and gta iv. and is psn ps1?

 

[Crimson King]

GTA 4 and MGS 4 are Feb./March/April.

PSN, or Playstation Network, is Sony's free version of X-Box Live. The network has one advantage over Live right now with dedicated servers (free dedicated servers) so lag is completely absent. The PSN Store (most notably referred to as PSN on forums) has tons of demos, games, trailers, PS1 games (for PS3/PSP) and add-ons. The prices for stuff start at 2.99 and for games will go no higher than 9.99, with very few exceptions (Warhawk can be downloaded for $40 and Tekken was on there for $20).

 

[dbz22]

cool yea I pre-ordred gta iv. Cool I can't wait for psn. I do have a ps1 and ps2 but I can't wait to see those games.

 

[Vortok]

Beat R&C in less than 15 hours, so if you can't afford to buy (due to approximately 4 bazillion good games coming in the next 6 months) it's beatable in a rental, depending on available time. Challenge Mode increases the lifespan, if you're into that (basically hard mode, but you can get stronger to compensate). The game is fun, and packed with humor - just look at some of the skill point names. The ending will make you shake your fist at Insomniac, though.

Timeshift demo was interesting (time control is more or less needed to survive). Dunno if it's enough to push it over other FPS games for me as Haze's online co-op and UT's map editor are putting them at the top. Killzone is like... the bottom, lol, what's it doing that's new/interesting?

And I'd love to play Warhawk (or Resistance) with you guys, but dunno when people are on/how to meet up. PSN ID = Vortok.


Also, this topic needs more normal members. It's looked like a mod chat thread the past few pages. XD

 

[Crimson King]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/RebateDetails.do?oid=194918

To all who bought a PS3 rather recently (After October 1st), you are entitled to 5 free Blu-Ray movies. Check out the link in case you didn't know about it. Pretty sweet deal.

 

[Doggalina]

... and demos soon for MGS4.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/10/18/no-metal-gear-solid-4-demo-for-psn/
As of right now, no MGS4 demo is coming out. Oh well, I still have MGS2 and 3 to beat.

 

[Crimson King]

Blast! Oh well, I'm buying it regardless.

Dear PS3 owners, I am at a troublesome crossroads. I want to get a new game, but I have no idea which would be worth buying.

1. Eye of Judgement - I LOVED Magic the Gathering in junior high, and the Playstation Eye is something I plan to buy anyway, but is the game worth it? I have to buy a ton of extra decks to be competitive, but it looks really awesome.

2. Assassin's Creed - **** I want this game. I am beginning to just say screw it and buy it now, but the game length issues frighten me.

3. Unchartered: Drake's Fortune - The game looks stellar. Demo next week on PSN.

4. Rachet and Clank Future - The game looks so amazing and I hear it's a blast to play.

Also, add to the fact I am getting Rock Band in 3 weeks and I have a lot on my plate. I dunno if I should get any, just one, or all 4.

 

[Mediocre]

1. Eye of Judgement - I LOVED Magic the Gathering in junior high, and the Playstation Eye is something I plan to buy anyway, but is the game worth it? I have to buy a ton of extra decks to be competitive, but it looks really awesome.

Would you have anyone to play it with? I have a few friends with PS3s, but I don't know anyone who has this game.

2. Assassin's Creed - **** I want this game. I am beginning to just say screw it and buy it now, but the game length issues frighten me.

I'm waiting until it comes out to decide what I want to do with it. Right now, I'm tentatively optimistic. I think that the rumors of it being really short are just hot air.

 

[Crimson King]

Would you have anyone to play it with? I have a few friends with PS3s, but I don't know anyone who has this game.

If no one else, my girlfriend seems interested in it, mainly because she wants the Playstation Eye. But that is a valid point.

I'm waiting until it comes out to decide what I want to do with it. Right now, I'm tentatively optimistic. I think that the rumors of it being really short are just hot air.

I hope so. But lately, it wouldn't surprise me at all. There are also huge glitch and bug issues I am hearing. It will definitely be a rental for me, but I usually look at games I plan to buy differently when I rent them.

 

[Cashed]

Eric, I'd look towards getting R&C and Uncharted. They're likely to be reasons in the long run why people will want a PS3. I mean, I'm starting to be tempted now at $400 and those two games being/coming out. Once I secure myself a job and put some money towards things that I absolutely need, I'm likely going to look into a PS3.

 

[Crimson King]

And those are the two games? Unchartered looks phenomenal in the trailers. The physics is really top notch. And I love the quirkiness of Rachet and Clank. I think I'll try the demos for those two.

I think I will wait on the EoJ and the PS Eye till they drop a bit. AC? No clue.

 

[bored]

Beat R&C in less than 15 hours, so if you can't afford to buy (due to approximately 4 bazillion good games coming in the next 6 months) it's beatable in a rental, depending on available time. Challenge Mode increases the lifespan, if you're into that (basically hard mode, but you can get stronger to compensate). The game is fun, and packed with humor - just look at some of the skill point names. The ending will make you shake your fist at Insomniac, though.

I agree the ending was somewhat of a disappointment, but I do wonder if it could lead to a sequel.

Anywhoo, it's still the best game ever, on PS3 that is.

 

[Vortok]

Holy ****. Sony has just been given an amazing weapon:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/10/27/pc-games-on-sony-ps3-using-game-streams-bad-for-xbox-360/

For those who don't want to read, you can stream PC titles to your PS3 for free. Halo, Halo 2, Bioshock, ALL ours for the playing. Pretty sweet deal there.

Your ideas intrigue me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.


Seems their main site is www.streammygame.com
I need to figure out how to get Linux on my PS3 now (I know there's the install other OS in the XMB, but that's only half the battle).

but I do wonder if it could lead to a sequel

Of course they'll be a sequel.

If you feel like unlocking stuff (I have a hunch this game will utilize trophies when Home comes out) I'd say you can easily put 30+ hours into this game (skill points are almost like Achievements on the 360, heh). It's fun discovering how useful some guns are that I didn't pick up during my first playthrough (past games taught me to skip some to have enough bolts for things like better armor/buying the really good guns) like the flamethrower, plasma beasts, and the hive turret thing (owns the arena - place it in the middle and it can hit anything). Just have to get the gun upgraded to "Challenge Mode level" before making a final judgement on it, as far as damage goes. Also, that stupid multiplier business (which was some of the past games) is making me take longer in Challenge Mode because I'm a perfectionist and want as much as I can out of one time stuff (like crates, big enemies, etc.). Prolly taper off halfway through, when I'll have enough to buy the expensive item(s).


I'm iffy about Assassin's Creed and Uncharted. I definitely wanna play AC, but dunno if I'll buy, rent, or wait several months. Uncharted looks good on one hand, but it's a game with guns which causes my brain to smash it into the "game with guns" category which already has seven thousand entrants. I'll wait on the reviews.

And of course Little Big Planet and Echochrome practically scream must-play (though they're past the Holidays, I think). Especially Echochrome - it's just so unique.

 

[Crimson King]

Do we have enough for the beginning of a Warhawk clan?

Patch 1.2 is adding Clan servers where each clan picks a side and the server automatically places the respective clans on the proper side. Pretty cool and we can probably get good fast. Though clan sizes are increasing to 64 so we may need a few, but if we have a small clan, I am sure that can be good too.

Any interested?

Also, who has the Jabra Bluetooth mic that came with Warhawk? Mine stopped responding to the L3 button to speak, any clue why?

 

[Vortok]

I just use the bluetooth earpiece that came with my cell phone. Are you still getting sound out of it? Otherwise, I'd recheck the device settings in XMB in case the system update de-synced it or something. Actually, that is worth a look... since I think input and output can be set to be different devices.

The update seems to be randomly signing me out again. Had it happen awhile ago, but fixed it by turning off the Media Server Connection.
Edit: Ok, that may be related to our DSL being ********, since if we pick up the house phone it's all static. Should be fixed by the time I get home tonight.

And I'm down for the clan thing... would make it easier to play on the same server as each other.

 

[Chill]

lol, smashboards clan for a PS3 game? I'm up for it.

Do people register PSN names just for fun? I tried about 7 variations of "chill" and they were all taken. I tried using other online names I sometimes use but those were taken too. No problem, I'll just use a combination of video game character names. Taken, taken, taken and taken. I even tried stupid names I thought no one would want. I finally ended up with the name "Soroxas". I'm getting used to it but I still want to change it.

I had my first warhawk games today and completely sucked. The game could really use a single player mode to serve as a tutorial but after a few games I started to get the hang of it. I still suck just not as badly.

Tell me your PSN names so I can add you guys.

 

[Crimson King]

I had some problems with signing up too. I forgot what I was doing wrong, but I was doing something that it didn't allow.

I'm JohnEnrage. Friday, or Saturday, which ever is better for the most people, I am willing to host a tutorial server of 4 people (I think that's the max without a dedicated server). I'll show you the basics to get you at least competitive. Once you learn to fly, capture zones, and use grenades, you'll be able to really compete.

Also, sorry Chill and anyone else who bought a PS3 recently, but Dell just released a $400 bundle. It was on Kotaku the other day. I was too depressed to read it.

Also: Amazing!

 

[Mike87]

lol, smashboards clan for a PS3 game? I'm up for it.

Do people register PSN names just for fun? I tried about 7 variations of "chill" and they were all taken. I tried using other online names I sometimes use but those were taken too. No problem, I'll just use a combination of video game character names. Taken, taken, taken and taken. I even tried stupid names I thought no one would want. I finally ended up with the name "Soroxas". I'm getting used to it but I still want to change it.

I had my first warhawk games today and completely sucked. The game could really use a single player mode to serve as a tutorial but after a few games I started to get the hang of it. I still suck just not as badly.

Tell me your PSN names so I can add you guys.

Mine is Mhg87, And also it took me awhile in comming up with my Username.

Mine stopped responding to the L3 button to speak, any clue why?

Maybe the L3 button isn't working?

 

[Crimson King]

Nah, it does that with both controllers and it works as crouch in many other games.

It's definitely the mic.

 

[bored]

I seem to be getting 2 types of errors, while trying to connect.
One is a DNS error, and the other is it fails to find an access point.
I'm not so sure what to do at this point, and I'm becoming more depressed each day I don't get to play online.

Ugh, I only hope the username I want isn't taken.

 

[Red Exodus]

I get DNS errors all the time, I don't know how to stop them...

 

[Crimson King]

Isn't that a router issue? Check us.playstation.com. It'll have exactly what you are looking for.

 

[bored]

Well I looked up my problem on the internet, and it's seems like a fairly common problem.
And yes, it's a router issue, however, I believe the router is working just fine at the moment. And I checked us.playstation.com, I didn't find any help.

I wish I could just go plain and simple; wired. My only problem is that I can't have the ethernet cable drape from my living room, into my den.

 

[Crimson King]

Hmm, does it give you a code number?

 

[bored]

DNS error 80710102....

 

[Crimson King]

This site has all the PS3 Error codes, but yours came up as:

80710102 - PS3 Cannot connect to the router with current IP information - Try rebooting your router

It seems your router MIGHT be incapable (which actually happened with my XBox AND DS on my old router which "caught fire"). Here are A BUNCH of links to help you:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Fixi...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Try what they say. Some recommend restarting the router, some say call, some say reping it via the cmd.

Best of luck.

Chill, I added you.

Unchartered demo today!

 

[Mike87]

Update 2.00 is out

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/08/ps3-firmware-2-0-is-now-live/

 

[Chill]

Hey bored, I had the exact same problem. I called in to the company I brought the router from but it still didn't work. I just said screw it and went wired. It worked the second I plugged it in. If you can find a way to hide the cable I'd do it.

As for a time to meet I can do either Friday or Saturday but Friday would probably be better. I'ved been playing a lot of games so I've gotten much better. I used to always die in a Warhawk but now I can escape a homing missle 4 out of 5 times.

I hate when you end up on a team that doesn't work together, it makes things so much harder. If you pair up with someone you're more likely to be successful. I've had times where I'm trying to defend a area from 3 different people because my team is so spread out. Fortunately it's not always like that but a lot of times I end up with sucky team members.

 

[Crimson King]

2.00 is hotness. I love the new theme already on it. I can't figure out how to get the Remote Start-up to work though.

Chill, and anyone else, if we don't have a lot of people playing, we can just try and join a game or something. Find a server with barely anyone on it and just swarm it. There are plenty zeroed out servers. Non-ranked games would be better for me if we are just messing around. Anyone interested? If it's just chill, IM me.

 

[bored]

I honestly don't even know how to make the ethernet cord reach my PS3, their both seperated and my
PS3 is in my den, since my room is cluttered.

Maybe I'm not doing this right, or what?