Can the PS3 now outpace and outperform the PS2?
The PS3 so far hasn’t really been the huge success Sony must have envisioned. It has failed to sell in the numbers needed to take it from last position in the home console market, losing out to the Xbox 360 and the Wii so far in its short life. But will the release of the PS3 Slim, which echoes the release of a slimline version of the PS2, mean the Playstation 3 can now outpace and outperform its predecessor?
The PS2 was a phenomenal success, building on the success of the original Playstation and helping turn gaming from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity. And it’s still doing rather well despite being almost 10 years old, with hardware sales continuing on and software sales also remaining healthy.
Things haven’t gone quite so well for the PS3 as of yet. Sales are OK but nothing to write home about, with both the Wii and Xbox 360 managing to outsell the Sony console in worldwide terms. The PS2 had a major hardware redesign four years in to its life cycle, and the PS3 has just had its major face lift, less than three years after launch.
The question is whether this relaunch, a change of advertising strategy, and the line-up of big-name exclusive games can propel the PS3 to PS2-like success? SCEE chief Andrew House certainly thinks so and in an interview with Edge magazine (via Digital Spy) suggests the PS3 has many years ahead of it to catch up with the PS2. He said:
If you look at the PS2, still in some markets going very strong, especially in North America in its tenth year on the market, we still can’t predict where that lifecycle will end. I have a theory that with successive generations, and with more value added and built into the console in terms of experience – and let’s not forget that the PS2 really didn’t offer a tremendously robust network experience – that what you effectively do is potentially lengthen that life cycle more and more as you get to the next iteration.
A longer life doesn’t necessarily guarantee success but as an article on Punch Jump suggests, the recent rebranding and redesign should give the console a better chance at leaving its predecessor in the dirt.
From the new slimmer console to the new PS3 logo designed to help consumers associate the current-gen with the Playstation brand. And from the new lower price point to the new advertising campaign which seems to bring it back to basics, showing people what the console can do and what games are available on it.
These are all plus points for the PS3. Whether they’re enough to shift units is another matter.
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September 10th, 2009
I doubt the PS3 will outsell the PS2 record it might get close only. Yes this price cut redesign and new ads will help SCE more also the exclusives are amazing everyone seems to adore them. In ten years like PS2 i see the PS3 back in #1. Sony has built the PS3 with future prove technology like the Cell Broadband Engine, Blu-ray Disc, upgradable HDD compatible with laptops also a free online service that works very well. Sony is doing fine and will continue succeeding beyond our dreams. The PlayStation brand is huge also. Sony has the most video game developer too with the most exclusives and the best that’s huge too. Sony is here for gamers not just for our money like the competitors are they don’t care about games.
September 10th, 2009
It’s the same for the 360 as well as the PS3. Both systems have to last longer, simply because they have too.
IMO, the long term momentum of the PS3 or 360 simply depends on either Sony or MS ever securing the GTA timed exclusiveness like Sony had in the past.
Before I get shouted down…given that GTAV will almost certainly be using the same engine, making it won’t be as expensive or take as long…and in many respects, the next GTA probably won’t be GTAV at all, but rather a Vice City equivalent.
MS’ long term future ilooks to be dictated by Natal, so for Sony, E3 2010 will go a long way into showing how serious Sony are about the long term for the PS3.
“Sony is here for gamers not just for our money like the competitors are they don’t care about games.”
You know, I agree with the general sentiment. Someone posted a great quote that I saw on NeoGaf, along the lines of “Sony will have the greatest games this year, while MS will have the most financially successful”.
September 10th, 2009
lock_down:
Why the talk about Xbox 360? If NATAL is the future of Xbox 360 LoL we all know was going to happen. Why the GTA talk one my favorite series. Sony is definitely going to succeed because they have everything they need hard and software plus money and brand. Microsoft needs more brand awareness whole lot more software and and way better hardware. Sony has a massive catalog of exclusives and developers own by them. Sony is going to shine. Every E3 shows has been won by Sony they always have the best things.
September 10th, 2009
I’m sorry, but I don’t understand the “PlayStation is a big brand” thing.
So once was Walkman. Not any more though.
Game Boy was once a synonymous brand in portable gaming. But Nintendo managed to transition from Game Boy to DS with no loss of market share, and probably just at the right time, as Game Boy the brand was going out of fashion.
I fear Sony are going to stay with the PlayStation name until kingdom come…much like they continue to do with the Walkman brand, without releasing that it’s about 10 years out of date.
It is true though that MS have poured billions into the Xbox brand without being anywhere close to being the market leader. I guess it’s a person’s opinion as to how much potential there is for the Xbox brand to grow.
September 10th, 2009
“given that GTAV will almost certainly be using the same engine”
what would suck! GTA4 graphics are horrible IMO. GTA4 only succeeded in the “story” department by other than that, GTA: VC and GTA: SA were way better than GTA4.
but know Rockstar is working on Agent which is “going to take advantace” of the PS3 hardware specs. I Agent turns out to look good then they can used that engine for their next GTA.
September 10th, 2009
lock_down:
I hope Sony never changes the name PlayStation it they do i will cry LoL of sadness.
Roca.:
I like the GTA IV graphics and i thing AGENT will be using the same engine no doubt.
September 10th, 2009
I meant to write “think” i keep saying “thing” LoL Rockstar North is making AGENT the same people that created all GTA.
September 10th, 2009
but anyways…….I dont think GTA matters as much as it did during the PS2 era. they main reason is for being multiplatform. second reason is because GTA: VC and SA set a pretty high standard for the GTA series, it took about 40 mins in GTA: SA to go from one side of the map to the other. that was pretty amazing!
GTA was a big seller series for the PS2, M$’s got Halo/ Gears of War as their big seller now and Sony is still trying to find theirs (GT5 and GoW3 might be their answer) but on the other hand Sony is pleased with their software sales because they release so many games on a year basis that when you combine all those game sells you get a pretty high figure
September 10th, 2009
@ Ivan
“I like the GTA IV graphics and i thing AGENT will be using the same engine no doubt.”
I’m pretty sure AGENT wont be using GTA graphic engine.
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
But Microsoft doesn’t own Gears of War series Epic Games does %100. And Sony has so many damn series a massive army.
September 10th, 2009
“Sony has built the PS3 with future prove technology”
I know I’m still waiting for Sony to prove their technology.
September 10th, 2009
me_:
Are you serious or just blind.
Roca.:
I just checked Wikipedia is true they haven’t announce what engine they will be using for our new game AGENT. I think is the RAGE engine they might use improved.
September 10th, 2009
Gotta love Sony’s PLAYSTATION 3.
PS3s working as part-time cinema projectors in Japan.
destructoid.com/ps3s-working-as-part-time-cinema-projectors-in-japan-148001.phtml
Japanese Cinema’s Dirty Little PS3 Secret
playstationlifestyle.net/2009/09/10/japanese-cinemas-dirty-little-ps3-secret/
Final Fantasy XIII gets PS3 bundle, release date and more
gamepro.com/article/news/211967/final-fantasy-xiii-gets-ps3-bundle-release-date-and-more/
250GB PS3 bundles hitting in October?
gamespot.com/news/blogs/rumor-control/909119209/27032581/250gb-ps3-bundles-hitting-europe-in-october.html
September 10th, 2009
“they release so many games on a year basis that when you combine all those game sells you get a pretty high figure” the problem with that logic is that it is very expensive to develop games for modern consoles, so with that philosophy sony would be lucky to break even.
I doubt even the Wii will be able to match the success of the PS2. The PS3 hasn’t got an icecube’s chance in hell. They would have to sell another 120million over the next 7 years to surpass the PS2. That means 17 million a year or 320.000 a week, double what they are currently doing.
September 10th, 2009
Rimmer:
You never know…
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September 10th, 2009
This site has taken a turn for the worse lately …..
September 10th, 2009
it won’t reach the sales of the ps2. simply b/c the ps2 was made so poorly, while sony ignored the problem, that most ps2 owners had to buy more than 2 ps2 to get one that worked more than a year.
This allowed sony to pad their numbers quite heavily. the ps3 is made better so it won’t have the lawsuit inducing hardware the ps2 had…..
besides most of the ps2 sold at $199 or lower. the ps3 will doubtfully ever see that price….
September 10th, 2009
Only time will tell; I believe that the PS3 won’t reach the PS2 sales milestone, but I definitely believe that the PS3, along with the 360, that both will hit the 50 million sales mark. It’s practically inevitable at this point.
As for one, or both of them beating out the Wii; again, time will tell
September 10th, 2009
Victor321:
Do you have a PSN ID? And i know PS3 will at least beat the PS1 record. PS2 is the king of gaming.
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September 10th, 2009
“besides most of the ps2 sold at $199 or lower. the ps3 will doubtfully ever see that price….”
The only truth in kev’s post. Everything else is pure bullshit and speculation. I have a workjng launch ps2.
September 10th, 2009
Spidey: “This site has taken a turn for the worse lately …..”
well seems like there arent that many interesting gaming news as of late.
@ Kev get a life
September 10th, 2009
phranctoast:
I got a bunch of fat PS2 6 to be exact all working. I got a 60GB with firmware 1.10 never been upgraded currently using my MotorStorm Bundle 80GB PS3. PS3 is going for the win. PS2 was $300 when it launch and when i got mine. The happiest day of my life LoL.
Go watch this video on Youtube people stop with garbage come own a real gaming system for real gamers PlayStation bitches.
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September 10th, 2009
The PS2 will go down as “the most Successful Console” in Gaming History.
I doubt the the PS3/360/Wii will ever catch the PS2 in units sold, (the PS2 is still doing well in sales) but if would have ended the PS2’s life 2 years ago then the PS3/360 would have been in a better position. I also dont think the PS3/360 will ever catch the PS2 in “total game library”. I think if you combine all the 360, PS3 and wii (and maybe add all the Original Xbox games too)games they will still fall short to the PS2 massive library
September 10th, 2009
the wii is the only one that seems to have a shot with its unexpected appeal. I’d like to believe people wised up and are tired of the same ol shit over and over but apparently I’m wrong.
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
PS2 games 1800 so far according to Wikipedia
PS3 games There are currently 557 (exclusive: 159; non exclusive: 395; console exclusive: 9; trophy support: 224; no trophy support: 231; eventual trophy support: 2) games on this list
Xbox games 950 according to Wikipedia
Xbox 360 games There are currently 729 (exclusive: 119; multiplatform: 532; console exclusive: 78) games on this list
phranctoast:
PS3 is now the best selling gaming system everywhere.
September 10th, 2009
@ Ivan, “1800 so far according to Wikipedia”
those number are nowhere near the total number of PS2 games. and I supposed your PS3 and 360 games include PSN/XBL games as well right?
“The number of PS2 game title names reaches a total of “8,181″ across the world as for September 30, 2006″
I cant find the other link which clearly states the current and most accurate number, but it is well over 10,000
September 10th, 2009
@ Ivan
-”PS2 games 1800 so far according to Wikipedia”
-”Xbox games 950 according to Wikipedia”
^^ that doesnt even make sense, the PS2 has about 10 times as many games as the original xbox
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
10,000 no way in hell. I think is over 2000 according to Sony.
And i think only the PS3 includes PSN no Xbox 360 no Arcade included i think.
I’m listen to this on my PS3 right now
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September 10th, 2009
@Roca,
Maybe thats just NA. A lot more games came out in other territories (Asia) that weren’t available elsewhere.
September 10th, 2009
Ivan,
you linked that stuff so many times I now have to make a point to Not watch it……
September 10th, 2009
phranctoast:
LoL.
Roca.:
us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/Lists/TopGames
youtube.com/profile?user=SolidRev28&view=videos
September 10th, 2009
I went to gamestop yesterday and I payed off Uncharted 2, Gran Turismo PSP and Demon’s Souls. 3 games down, 4 more to go! ( thanks god my gf is buying me 3 games for xmass)
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
Nice. I want to buy UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves i don’t play games like Demon’s Souls as for Gran Turismo PSP i will download that free. I’m selling my hack Xbox 360 and my PSP-2001. I want MAG, God of War, Heavy Rain, MotorStorm: Artic Edge, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, The Agency and AGENT plus MAFIA II, Bioshock 2, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and games i want someday but not right away Gran Turismo 5, Alan Awake, Final Fantasy XIII Final Fantasy Versus XIII i will want Final Fantasy 14 if is free online to play.
I need so much money i will get a lot of those for Xbox 360 because they will be free.
September 10th, 2009
you basically want the whole Sony first party line up.
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
Like i always have for some reason they make the games i love always weird.
September 10th, 2009
“as for Gran Turismo PSP i will download that free.” Patch 6.0 went live today for all PSP model, unless you have a 6.0 custom firmware (6.0 apperenty have some new security patches) you wont be able to play GT PSP.
September 10th, 2009
The new price is certainly helping, but I don´t think the PS3 will outsell the PS2. These are my reasons:
1) The price tags of both consoles and their corresponding economical climates at launch are too different.
2) The PS2 was a success almost from the beginning.
3) The PS2 is still selling today, making it harder to reach. I once read that in the India, the PS2 is still the number 1 console.
4) Nintendo and Microsoft are in better position that the last generation.
I could be wrong though. 140 millions is still a small number compared to world population. We may have a clearer view with the NPD (and other) reports in the following months. However, I am certain that they have achieved profit (which is a step in the right direction) and things will look better for Sony from now on.
September 10th, 2009
“Nintendo and Microsoft are in better position that the last generation.”
**That > Than =P
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
I don’t use official firmwares i use Dark_Alex custom firmware only. I just got Madden NFL 10 for PSP. No one cares about Sony’s official firmware.
September 10th, 2009
lets hope GT PSP will work with your dark_alex custom firmware!…..
September 10th, 2009
phranc – sure you do… after all, you sony fanboys are sooooo reliable…*rolls eyes*
it looks like you were in the minority if this is true. Heck, Sony even got sued for their poor ps2 workmanship.. You must’ve missed the memo…
September 10th, 2009
so….it came down to that. I’m being called a liar?
I’m sure a high percentage of the 360’s bought are for replacement consoles. Thats the real reason the arcade has no HDD. The ADD 360 fanbase that can’t wait the weeks for the repair have a fall back option.
Are you really going to tell me people haven’t done that.
How many people with broken 360’s simply picked up an arcade and only opened the console using all their other stuff in place, until they can turn around and return the arcade in 30 days.
September 10th, 2009
@ Kev”
The PS2 is one the most reliable system, I have a Launch PS2 and a Launch slim and they are both working fine. my 360 in the other hand, and most ppl I know have gone through more than 3 360’s. thats what I call a shitty hardware. if only M$ could implement 9,000 parameters to its console then maybe it wont be a piece of junk
September 10th, 2009
phranc – stop lying and i wont’ call you one.
i’d love to see your numbers about replacement 360’s bought when the warranty covers 3 years. that’s a load of b.s. that you just made up. ie; a lie….
“weeks for repair”… ? really? try under one week, with shipping, genius… again…another lie…
why are you asking me “how many people”? it’s impossible to know for certain, but the facts prove most people didn’t go this route as the warranty covered the 360.
unlike the ps2.
Roca – tell it to sony. if they didn’t have a problem, they never would have settled the lawsuit. sony is NOT generous.
it’s funny watchinng you use “9,000″ parameters in the wrong context. *sigh* fanboys…. lmao…
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
LoL of course it will LoL I GOT 305 PS games i thought you knew about custom firmware. I can play DS games on my PSP.
My PSP firmware is 5.00 M33-6
September 10th, 2009
still have a working ps2…. telling the truth, only one little problem with it that I addressed in the past.
I’m sorry thats it’s not the three or so you went through (which I’m sure is bullshit). Especially when you refused to answer your opinion on a popular PS franchise (GOW games from other thread).. why didn’t you answer? more than likely that it’s hard to determine anything positive or negative about a game when you never had the system.
I’ve heard weeks for repair. if they streamlined it..good for them. I’m sure they have the practice as it is the poorest made console ever.
“why are you asking me “how many people”? it’s impossible to know for certain, but the facts prove most people didn’t go this route as the warranty covered the 360.”
Just like you have no idea how many 360s were replaced or rebought. You don’t know which way people went. 30% of all broken consoles could have been rebought. Do you know otherwise. No.. Just because people could
The place I work at settles lawsuits all the time even though we’re not at fault. It’s cheaper than long drawn out litigation. It’s funny that you changed your tune and now say settle instead of LOST a lawsuit so I don’t need to correct you in yet another post.
September 10th, 2009
@ Kev: “it’s funny watchinng you use “9,000″ parameters in the wrong context. *sigh* fanboys…. lmao…”
just following your lead!
“warranty covers 3 years”
yeah that is “IF” you keep your receipt for 3 years or “IF” you register you console online. most ppl dont do either (noted the big IF)
September 10th, 2009
“Especially when you refused to answer your opinion on a popular PS franchise (GOW games from other thread).. why didn’t you answer? more than likely that it’s hard to determine anything positive or negative about a game when you never had the system.”
hahahaha Kev got cought!!! good one phranc, never thought about it!
September 10th, 2009
phranc – i missed your question about GOW. good game, but nothing that’s superior to what the xbox was offering at the time. Besides, that’s about when ps2 #2 started giving me DDE and DRE errors. never got a chance to finish the game…. quality sony stuff…lmao…
ah, yes…the “i heard” excuse. it’s all you sony fanboys use….
according to you, 33% of 360’s had their warranty work done, so take 33% of 34 million and viola…. there’s your answer….
if your company settles lawsuits all the time, i’d suggest they may want to learn their jobs better. to continue settling lawsuits has a bad affect on stock, employee base, and outlook.
i consider sony’s lawsuit a “loss” simply b/c they lost, appealed, then settled.
so, i guess you’re right.. i’ll go back to calling the lawsuit against sony a loss…and a loss of umpteen millions of dollars to cover the damage to gamers….
September 10th, 2009
phranc – speaking of questions, here’s a few i asked of you that you ran from:
1. what force of nature propels an object in the opposite direction when it strikes another object, as seen in GT games?
2. how does 300 physics parameters give more accurate physics than 9,000?
3. how many 360’s were replaced instead of repaired? you made the claim, so put up a number…. with links please.
just off the top of my head…. go ahead…answer them. i answered yours….
4.
September 10th, 2009
I got 6 fat PS2 some from 2001 and 2003-4 never had problems only one time my PS2 couldn’t read the fucking ICO and Midnight Club blue disc. I rarly had problems with consoles.
PS1 Never
Xbox 1 Never
PS3 Never
Xbox 360 E74 and a lot of freezing still never rrod
Dreamcast never
PSP Never
PS2 Blue disc dusty
I always take care of my gaming consoles.
September 10th, 2009
“i consider sony’s lawsuit a “loss” simply b/c they lost, appealed, then settled”
that was the immersion lawsuit.
September 10th, 2009
kev:
Would you please go away before i have to hunt down and kill you myself you such a fucking spamming diluted mother fucking troll can you shut the fuck up already about those damn racing game you little jealous bitter lowlife loser. You get people tired talking about the same shit like happyhockum are you 2 morons related.
We all know no matter what Gran Turismo 5 is gonna wipe the floor with Forza MotorSport 3. You can’t touch GT5 is known as the greatest driving simulator car companies love it.
September 10th, 2009
phranc – that was one more lawsuit they thought they could win….
i posted an article for Arvis long ago… maybe you should learn to research this stuff and stop making people prove it to you only to have you ignore the facts…..
September 10th, 2009
“what force of nature propels an object in the opposite direction when it strikes another object, as seen in GT games?”
that just showed you never played any GT games
and please cut the parameters crap, it wont get you or Forza anywhere
September 10th, 2009
roca – just answer the question….
so, you ask questions, i answer. i ask, you ignore.
ps3 fanboys are so funny….
September 10th, 2009
Roca – i don’t know…
the physics parameters are the reason why EGM and 1up.com called Forza “the new reigning king of physics” over GT4…. ouch….
September 10th, 2009
The shortbus took a dump on this thread. That’s right, I am anthropomorphizing a cliche description of a retard delivery vehicle in order to use a fecal metaphor, bitch. Seriously, i feel stupid for having read it all. Roca, don’t take the bait.
Poor Kev. Your ego is showing. Divorced with a drinking problem yet?
September 10th, 2009
jofa – awww…did i hurt your feelings? lmao…
September 10th, 2009
phranc – speaking of questions, here’s a few i asked of you that you ran from:
1. what force of nature propels an object in the opposite direction when it strikes another object, as seen in GT games?
2. how does 300 physics parameters give more accurate physics than 9,000?
3. how many 360’s were replaced instead of repaired? you made the claim, so put up a number…. with links please.
Actually kev.. you never asked me those questions. Mostly because I couldn’t care less about either franchise (which Ive said in the past)
#3 is good. I know you can’t tell the difference between facts and speculation, as all your speculation you believe to be facts. I wonder how many consoles were repaired instead of replaced. We could switch that sentence around whichever way, and the end results will be the same. You don’t have numbers and neither do I. I in fact know people that replaced instead of repaired. Or replaced during a repair and then returned it. Mostly they sell the refurbished on Ebay and keep the arcade with their old HDD. Thats just from personal experience. If you speak for all ps2 owner with your “three” broken consoles, I’ll believe the three 360 owners I know that did this should be sufficient.
September 10th, 2009
so, now you’re tap dancing?
just put up the number. you said there was enough to skew the sales, so how many….? exactly?
actually, i speak for the millions of ps2 owners who were involved in the class action against sony for their poor workmanship….
so…where’s your number? or are you ready to admit you lied about this?
September 10th, 2009
“phranc – that was one more lawsuit they thought they could win….
i posted an article for Arvis long ago… maybe you should learn to research this stuff and stop making people prove it to you only to have you ignore the facts…..”
Immersion sued MS also, and MS settled. They must be such losers.
find it then. All the articles I found show that they settled before it went to trial.
Heres a quote.
“Sony has made it clear that the company is not accepting any wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlement, telling US website GameSpot: “While we are convinced that there is no problem with these models and that we would win if we defended this case through trial, we have agreed to settle these lawsuits to avoid the extraordinary high cost of cumbersome class action litigation.”
September 10th, 2009
“the physics parameters are the reason why EGM and 1up.com called Forza “the new reigning king of physics” over GT4…. ouch….”
LOL.. EGM is 1up you dolt.
September 10th, 2009
@ Kev
Stop ending all you posts with “Ouch…” or “LMAO…”. You are not pwning anyone. You are not giving us OHSNAP moments of debate. All you are giving us, is a way to feel better about ourselves. (Hint: because we are not you)
September 10th, 2009
@ Kev
Stop ending all you posts with “Ouch…” or “LMAO…”. You are not pwning anyone. You are not giving us OHSNAP moments of debate. All you are giving us, is a way to feel better about ourselves. (Hint: because we are not you)
September 10th, 2009
I just saw again the trailer for GT5 and GT PSP it blow me away again looks amazing also cnet ran poll which game is better guess who won. And the PSP version looks so good wow. PSP is so damn high tech like PS3 only bad thing is that for the PSP there’s no online play just ad-hoc
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Genre: Racing
Publisher: SCEA
Release Date: October 1, 2009
Rating: “E” for Everyone
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Key Features:
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Depth and Variety — Collect over 800 licensed vehicles from international automakers.
Expand Your Collection — Trade and share cars with friends to expand your collection via Ad Hoc wireless.
Hit the Road — Race on 35 licensed and fictional tracks, with 60 track layouts total. Compete in time trials, races, or drift mode challenges.
Test Your Driving Skills — Complete over 100 challenges to hone your driving skills and learn new cornering, braking and other driving techniques.
Friendly Competition — Using Ad Hoc wireless mode, pick a car and track and challenge friends to heated 4-player races, and enjoy Party and Shuffle Race modes where the game adjusts start times or car line-up at the beginning of each race to keep competition close between players of different skill levels.
Head Start on Gran Turismo 5 — Transfer your collection of cars to Gran Turismo 5 when it releases to get a jump on the competition..
September 10th, 2009
Now Ivan is spamming game descriptions.
Thanks alot Kev.
September 10th, 2009
spamming the wrong thread at that!
September 10th, 2009
All you motherfuckers will pay…
September 10th, 2009
SW:
Don’t worry it doesn’t bother me. Description
phranctoast:
Don’t worry i don’t mind doing it. GT PSP
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September 10th, 2009
-phractoast: “spamming the wrong thread at that!”
-Ivan_PSP: “Don’t worry i don’t mind doing it.”
lmaooo ….that’s classic
September 10th, 2009
“the physics parameters are the reason why EGM and 1up.com called Forza ‘the new reigning king of physics’ over GT4…”
Kev, I would LOVE for you to find the article that has that EXACT quote in it, word for word. I think I would die laughing. “King of Physics,” indeed.
I’m with Jofa, this thread kinda sucks.
-Arvis
September 10th, 2009
ouch…LMAO..
4 jofa.
September 10th, 2009
what circus does kev work for….?
September 10th, 2009
Barnum and ‘Barely right’?
September 10th, 2009
that sounds about right…I should go see sometime, he can be pretty funny for a creature of his type
September 10th, 2009
‘I’m with Jofa, this thread kinda sucks.’
Any most of the others don’t?
I’m just here for the free food.
September 10th, 2009
Capcom Considering More Triple Packs For 2010
1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175983
Who wants EverQuest II, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes or Lords of EverQuest for PS3?
MAG vs Planetside
I want this game for the PSN PoxNora.
September 10th, 2009
planetside?? is that an xbox exclusive?
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
No is a Sony game own by SOE.
September 10th, 2009
never heard of it! is it coming to the PS3?
September 10th, 2009
Its a PC game.
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
I wish all the games i posted are awesome and own by SOE aka Sony Online Entertainment. Planetside can really compete with MAG and Everquest II is better then World of Warcraft. PoxNora i will buy if Sony adds it to the PlayStation Store.
September 10th, 2009
PC game….(yawn)
September 10th, 2009
Roca.:
Trust me check them out they awesome Sony makes the best games.
EverQuest Online Adventures was awesome on PS2 i was paying 10 monthly.
September 10th, 2009
‘PC game….(yawn)’
Ignorance is bliss I suppose.
But in this case, Planetside Vs MAG is hardly fair seeing as PS is from 2003. Still, it supports more players than mag
September 10th, 2009
sorry SW I just dont like gaming on PC, nothing agaisnt PC games though, it just personal preference!
September 10th, 2009
SW:
Well i meant to add a updated version i think it will be a great big idea.
Roca.:
That’s why i said for PS3.
Just because is in the PC doesn’t mean is a bad game. Sony makes a lot of good PC titles.
My favorite PC game is RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.
September 10th, 2009
@ Ivan_PSP:
Yes I do, I added you via my PSN ID called Kurokai123.
Your PSN ID is called Ivan-D correct? I sent you an add request 1-2 weeks back, never got a reply (or added, for that matter
).
September 10th, 2009
The only reason I don’t care for PC gaming is the installations and using the mouse gives me carpal tunnel. I work at a computer. I don’t want to play on one when I get home.
-Arvis
September 10th, 2009
arvis – i understand now. not only do you know more than the automotive engineers used in forza, now you claim to know more than the professional reviewers who played both games and gave the crown to Forza..
sour grapes indeed…lol…
September 10th, 2009
phranc – actually, MS bought a 19% stake in Immersion. they didn’t settle. They realized they couldn’t win and did the smart thing….unlke sony…
gawd…these ps3 fanboys know nothing of this industry.
Ivan – yes, the gt trailers are always blowing people away…that’s why they show them….and NOT actual gameplay…
September 10th, 2009
ivan – “Would you please go away before i have to hunt down and kill you “..
awww…did the facts hurt your feelings…? lmao…
maybe if GT had more facts to use, you wouldn’t have to threaten complete strangers.
oooooo….teh tuff guy…lmao….
September 10th, 2009
Remember when superman lobbed his ‘S’ at the bad guys. Ivan has a moustache… So I’d be afraid.
September 10th, 2009
kev:
LMFAO TROLL ALERT you can’t hurt me with words dumb ass or anything else for that matter.
SW:
LoL
September 10th, 2009
In 2002, Immersion filed a suit against Microsoft and Sony alleging that their game console controllers were infringing on two of Immersion’s patents; both defendants eventually reached agreements with Immersion that involved multi-million dollar payments.
September 10th, 2009
Victor321:
My PSN is Ivan-
September 10th, 2009
“The game runs at a stunning 1080p 60 frames per second with 1000 cars within the game native. In contrast, competitor Forza 3 runs at 720p 60 frames with 400 cars native.” + head tracking
vs
Online auction
……….. hmmm
(Barnabe Jones 10/7/2009 – re-posted with his explicit permission)
September 10th, 2009
10/7/09? Comment fail.
Oh well, I’m sure we will be still arguing about Forza’s physics, and Kev’s inferiority complex in October.
September 10th, 2009
Ivan_OMG Lilac PSP
LMFAO
September 10th, 2009
WTF MGS4 8 minutes to install? BS.
September 10th, 2009
carlB:
Oh yeah i don’t know why you talking about the Lilac PSP but that’s a kool bundle for girlz. MGS4 is worth it. You bought a PS3 to complain LMFAO classic. Sony is still the best at everything it does. You know was BS Halo 3: OSDT.
September 10th, 2009
.5GB to watch Snake smoke in MGS4GotPTEA… wow.
September 10th, 2009
carlB:
Wow i can’t believe you just said that. That sounds like favoritism towards Xbox 360. I see no reason to complain. Is not like you have double or triple or four disc to change. Stop bitching about anything PS3 related. I didn’t want to be so harsh but i had too.
September 11th, 2009
Oh no, PS3 and every game on it is perfect, right Ivan? BS. MGS4GotPTEA… who’s the dumbass who decided he would wear desert tactical gear over a stealth camouflage suit, or that he would salute in civilian attire, and mooing robots, WTF? Are you serious?
And the sound is cutting out on a regular basis with an optical connection? BS. This is basic crap that I never had a problem with on any games with the 360, and I don’t know whether or not it is the firmware update, but it is BS all the same. I expect near perfection after the description I get from you and others on the site and all I get is sub-par performance, what a waste of time and money.
September 11th, 2009
carlB:
Wow so much BS just go play Xbox 360 please LoL.
September 11th, 2009
Looks like I’m not the only one with the sound problems either:
boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=909266
September 11th, 2009
LoL and again with this crap LoL. I hope when i get a new Xbox game is perfect.
Be back after watching The Vampire Diaries on my VAIO beast.
September 11th, 2009
LoL so much for HDMI and optical on my “future proof” PS3… looks like I’ll have to finagle some other kind of connection to get stable sound out of this game. Didn’t have any problems with sound on Uncharted (though it did freeze constantly towards the end on crushing difficulty), which tells me this is probably more to do with firmware, but who knows. More guesswork and effort on the new customer’s part. Thanks Sony.
September 11th, 2009
I also didn’t have any problem with optical on The Watchmen BD, so I’m thinking more and more this is a firmware update problem with older games… I just switched the optical from going to the switch from the PS3 to taking it out of the PS3, leaving the HDMI, and attaching the optical from the TV to the switch instead. Works fine now.
September 11th, 2009
I’m so lucky i haven’t had any problems nor had my family with their PS3 or with any firmware update on PSP or PS3. And as for the sound goes i never had any problems either my HDMI cables cost me $100 i got 4 good cable. Watchmen is really one of the best movies to watch on Blu-ray Disc.
carlB stop trolling your crap already annoying you the only one.
September 11th, 2009
“And the sound is cutting out on a regular basis with an optical connection? BS. This is basic crap that I never had a problem with on any games with the 360″
uhmm i dont think the 360 got optical output
September 11th, 2009
Roca.:
consolesandgadgets.com/catalog/xbox-360-rgb-cable-optical-output-p-2241.html
Yeah my shit is perfect.
September 11th, 2009
“uhmm i dont think the 360 got optical output”
Yes. I have had it practically since launch. You can get it on almost any output cable… and I’ve had it on my VGA, works like a charm and never any cut out on audio for any game, movie, or show.
“carlB stop trolling your crap already annoying you the only one.”
Ivan, it was a legit problem and I even linked to where other PS3 owners had the exact same problem, plus finally how I fixed it and how it works fine now which equals not trolling. If you want an example of trolling look back at 90% of your comments here: “you the only one”.
September 11th, 2009
‘WTF MGS4 8 minutes to install? BS.’
I dunno, I’m pretty obsessed with time and it didn’t bother me. The key is to go do something else for 8 minutes. Kill a neighbor, eat a friend, or maybe clean your shoes.
Yes the mooing robots are insane (but really, this is MGS, what DID you expect?). If you haven’t completed the game yet, it only gets more batshit crazy.
September 11th, 2009
Wow i am REALLY impressed with Kev!
I never thought i’d see a Troll seem so sad and lonely.
September 11th, 2009
Wow, this Forza v GT5 really fires kevvy boy up doesn’t it ….. ROFLMAO
September 11th, 2009
He’s getting a Lilac PSP? Is he getting ‘Barbie Horse Adventures’ with it?
September 11th, 2009
Spideydog:
LoL
September 11th, 2009
spidey – not really. i just like poking holes in ps3 fanboys ideology…
September 11th, 2009
sure the 360 is perfect!
September 11th, 2009
I haven’t had any optical output problems on my ps3 with the new firmware.
I will wait for the 3.01 before I get back into uncharted again. CarlB has me worried.
September 11th, 2009
the uncharted issue only happens on “some” PS3 Slim after the 3.0 update
September 11th, 2009
oh ok.
I have the launch 60gig……errr 250GB
September 11th, 2009
you should be fine!
have anybody play TMNT: Turtles in Time?
Kind of want to buy, I remember playing the shit out it back in days. is anyone down for co-op?
September 11th, 2009
so, the ps3 fails and it’s okay…
the 360 fails and bill gates should be crucified..
ps3 fanboys are the biggest hypocrites on the planet… lmao…
September 11th, 2009
the ps3 does not die because of its 65% poor hardware
September 11th, 2009
Has this firmware bricked consoles yet?
September 11th, 2009
I had some issues, but they were easily and fully remedied with the recovery console (as I mentioned before).
September 11th, 2009
you had issues with the slim or another console?
September 11th, 2009
“WTF MGS4 8 minutes to install? BS.”
LMAO wait until Carl discovers that you have to install the game in sections
September 11th, 2009
80gb Software BC (basically standard black MGS4 bundle model).
September 11th, 2009
“And the sound is cutting out on a regular basis with an optical connection?”
I would double check the optical cable. I had one go bad on me. It actually stopped worked altogether. Since I replaced, I haven’t had any issues.
September 11th, 2009
“LMAO wait until Carl discovers that you have to install the game in sections”
or the plane ride that feels as long as a plane ride.
September 11th, 2009
or the ending!!!
dont ever beat MGS4 at 1am while having to go to work the next day at 6am.
you will be there watching untill almost 4am.
September 11th, 2009
I consider myself to be a hardcore MGS fan, but that plane ride was really long. Wasn’t it like 40 minuets or so?
I still consider it to be one of the best games I’ve played, but it is literally 50/50 cut scenes to game play. Which is understandable since it is the final chapter in an epic saga.
As far as character development, dialog, and story are concerned, it’s by far one of the best games to date.
September 11th, 2009
I think MGS2 ending was even worse. I think the ending was longer, and far more confusing.
September 11th, 2009
Hey BJ,
I dont recall installing the game mulitiple times? or in between chapter?
September 11th, 2009
Yeah, don’t you have to install between each chapter? I’m almost positive that you do.
September 11th, 2009
Its shorter between chapters (4-5 mins I think) but its still there.
September 11th, 2009
that does the screen look like, because I really dont remember
September 11th, 2009
It’s always snake smoking.
September 11th, 2009
Sorry, it was just an initial reaction from something I wasn’t used to this gen. If the game is fun of course it will be worth load times.
“I would double check the optical cable. I had one go bad on me. It actually stopped worked altogether. Since I replaced, I haven’t had any issues.”
I reseated the cable a couple of times and it still didn’t work, then just used the same cable coming from the TV to the stereo instead and it worked fine. They say it has something to do with HDMI and optical going out at the same time on Slims, but I fixed it… no big deal now.
September 11th, 2009
only on slims?
I have a hdmi to dvi for video and optical for sound.
My TV and receiver are too old for that fancy hdmi stuff.
I do need a new TV soon. Maybe I’ll get a new receiver too.
September 11th, 2009
Actually, the post I ref’d earlier was over two years old, so I guess it wasn’t only on slims… don’t know.
September 11th, 2009
phranctoast:
Sony and Samsung for HDTV. I got a Bravia that shit looks so fucking good. The only problem is the price is not for everyone.
Metal Gear Solid: Rising is not going to be as good as Metal gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was and still is. Hideo Kojima is the reason. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker that’s gonna be fucking awesome.
September 11th, 2009
It would be nice if they potted peace walker to ps3.
Not going to put down rising as we have no idea how it will be. Bad mg games are few and far between.
September 11th, 2009
Phranctoast,
Btw, if you want to save money my Sceptre 1080p 47″ (and before that 37″) have worked awesome for me for the last 4 years and are about $600 to $1200 to less expensive than a same size Bravia or Samsung as well (2ms less response time and “only” 10,000 : 1 contrast ratio – fine for my needs and thousands of times better than what I had at purchase compared to my old Trinitron).
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889112025
topping it out on this size at the site is the 240Hz Samsung @ $2070 (100000:1, 4ms):
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102273
free shipping
September 11th, 2009
phranctoast:
Yeah I’m getting Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on a UMD legit. I would had loved if they added God of War: Chains of Olympus to the PS3 port call God of War Collection they could had sell it for $60.
Yeah a PS3 port would be really good. I will be the first to own it. There’s so many damn game Sony has from PS1, PS2 and PSP that i would love to see ported to PS3 someday.
September 11th, 2009
Hey Ivan, I thought you didn’t mess with games that “are so fucking old ancient”? So much for PS1/2/P games that are over a year old. Haha.
September 11th, 2009
“100000:1, 4ms”
wow…fUCK I really hate buying electronic products, as soon as you buy one of the best available there is one 10 times better coming out.
I just bought a new android cell phone too and there is another way better coming out in a couple of months
September 11th, 2009
What a retard, he doesn’t even know or can even mention the importance of a redesign in combination with, as opposed to just, a price drop:
hiphopgamershow.com/2009/09/psn-is-the-next-upgrade-microsoft-needs-to-worry-about/
September 12th, 2009
LMFAO
September 12th, 2009
Okay, question. I have one game with trophies: Uncharted, and have completed 100% of the trophies. The only other game I am playing or have played is MGS4 which does not have trophy support. Why does it say I have only 2%?
September 12th, 2009
carlB:
LoL good question.
Your level is calculated by the number of trophies you have. Trophies come in a number of grades; bronze, silver, gold and the mighty platinum. Obviously, the more of the higher level trophies you have, the higher your level will be.
2 bronze trophies = 1 silver trophy
3 silver trophies = 1 gold trophy
6 bronze trophies = 1 gold trophy.
playstationlifestyle.net/trophies/index.php?layout=icon
September 12th, 2009
Okay, so I have 4 gold trophies for my level. Where does the percentage come in? What is 100%? All the trophies in the PS3 catalog? That can’t be, because while roca has played a lot of games, many he is only 0%-25% complete on, yet he has 87%
September 12th, 2009
ps3trophies.com/forums/site-help-feedback/9354-wrong-percent.html
September 12th, 2009
carlB:
Is a Sony SECRET we all wanna know how you get the level. I know that.
1 Bronze trophy gets you one percentage
1 Silver trophy gets you two percentage
1 Gold trophy gets you three or four percentage i think. I’m so lost. I’m call SCEA today and ask them how this shit works. I’ll let you know what i can find.
Currently thinking of making Youtube videos and given PS3 owners weekly prices. For making the best PLAYSTATION videos about anything i ask.
September 12th, 2009
The percentage shown on your ID tag, is the percentage to get to your next level. It’s out of 100%. The higher your level gets, the more trophies you need to get to the next level.
I’m at 9 now, and I think bronze trophies = 1/3 of a percentage or so.
September 12th, 2009
Barnabe Jones:
I’m checking later to see if it matches my stats. That’s kind of more understandable. I knew about the percentage on the ID was to get to the next level. I hope Sony expand on the trophy system.
September 12th, 2009
ivan – i used to disk swap on the original ps… i never had a problem then, and i still don’t..
i’d rather spend 5 seconds swapping a disk than sitting through a 10 minute install, eating up valuable HDD space, before getting to the gameplay…
it’s funny that multiple disks were NEVER complained about until the ps3 fanboys showed up… even by lifelong ps gamers….
oh well, when the ps3 is tanking as bad as it is, i guess they’ll try anything to make look less like the trainwreck that it is….
September 12th, 2009
kev:
One time LoL installation that can be deleted anytime. You comparing a PS1 with an Xbox 360 wow, please tell you just didn’t do that. Actually i never swap a game in my life but i did own two one Final Fantasy 7 a game i hate. The other i can’t recall. If you lose one disk you fucked. On PC you install the game and even when you do need the game you can always download it easy or burn a copy. I know you can do that on Xbox via piracy. Stop lying to yourself already.
September 12th, 2009
Thanks Barnabe.
“is the percentage to get to your next level.”
So if mine says 2% does that mean I have 2 percent left or 98%?
What is your PSN ID btw?
Kev,
I agree, I was definitely put off by the install times, and even the load times compared to the 360, but it’s worth it if the game is good and you can only get it on that console (but still annoying, and much more so with MGS4 as opposed to Uncharted).
September 12th, 2009
Are you guys for real ….. is installing that much of an issue.
I would take any day a 5min install at the beginning (just like PC) and then enjoying the game stoppage free, than starting to play and then disc swap. I’d hate for some of you guys to be a PC owner, some install times for PC can be 15-20mins.
In any case, either way is not really that bigger issue …. REALLY. If it is THAT bigger issue for yas, you might need to see a therapist.
September 13th, 2009
Spideydog:
They just wanna make a issue they have nothing else.
“you can use the Blu-ray’s massive storage capacity to place multiple instances of your game’s assets on the disk. Having multiple copies on the disc greatly reduces seek times off the drive, and your load times shrink even more. Small things like this can make a huge difference over the course of a game. That kind of learning has helped us move from Oblivion to Fallout 3.”
Assassin’s Creed——–(Required) 1.3Gb
Alone in the Dark – Inferno (Required) 3.78GB
Burnout Paradise——–(Required) 0.4GB
Battlefield BC————(Required) 0.4GB
BioShock—————–(required) 5.0 GB
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (unknown) 2.00 GB
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway-(required) 2 GB
Civilization Revolution (Required) 0.65GB
Conflict: Denied Ops —-(unknown) 2.60 GB
Call of Duty 3 ————(unknown) 0.60 GB
Conan——————–(required) 0.67 GB
Cross Edge—————(optional) 4.42 GB
Devil May Cry 4——–(Required) 4.83 GB
Dark Sector ————(Required) 1.2 GB
Dynasty Warriors 6—–(Optional) 1.86GB
Eye of Judgement———(Required) 1.9GB
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (required) 4.2 GB
Fallout 3——————-(required) 5.0 GB
Far Cry 2——————(required) 3.5 GB
Fight Night Round 4 ——-(required) 1.3 GB
Folklore——————-(Optional) 1.04GB
Fear ———————–(Required) 2.5GB
Full Auto 2—————(Optional) 1.7 GB
Fracture —————–(required) 2 GB
GTA IV——————-(Required) 3.3 GB
GT5 Prologue———–(Required) 5.24GB
Genji: Days of Blade—(Optional) 2.14GB
Ghostbusters ———–(Required) 4.0 GB
Haze ——————–(Required) 3.82 GB
Hawx ———————(required) 4GB
Hot Shots Golf 5 – ——(Required) 3.61Gb
Heavenly Sword——–(Required) 2.1GB
InFamous —————-(required) 1.3 GB
Little Big Planet———-(required) 0.6 GB
Legendary—————-(required) 4.5 GB
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition-(required) 4.9 GB
Lost: Via Domus ——–(required) 3.00 GB
Medal Of Honor:Airborne-(Required) 1.95 GB
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (required) 2.7 GB
Mirror’s Edge —————–(required) 0.55 GB
MLB The Show 09 ————(required) 2.5 GB
Mobile suit gundam: crossfire–(optional) 4.2GB
Mortal Kombat VS DC——-(required) 1.1 GB
MLB 08 The Show——–(required) 2GB
Metal Gear Solid 4——–(required) 4.0GB +(optional) 1.1GB for MG online
Ninja Gaiden Sigma—–(Optional) 3.3Gb
Nascar 09——————(required) 0.13GB
NBA 09 The Inside ——–(required) 2.8 GB
Need for Speed Undercover (Required) 1.0 GB
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm-(Required) 4.0 GB
Oblivion———————(Required) 4.6GB
Orange Box —————-(Required) 0.6GB
Oblivion GOTY————–(Required) 5+GB
Overload Raising Hell—-(required) 3.33 GB
Prototype —————–(required) 0.65 GB
Ratchet & Clank Future-(Required) 0.42GB
Resistance: Fall of Man–(Required) 0.22GB
Resistance 2—————(required) 0.4 GB
Rainbow Six Vegas 2——(required) 3.00GB
Ridge Racer 7 ————-(Optional) 5GB
Saints Row 2 ————–(required) 3.8 GB
Spider-Man 3—————(Required) 2.6Gb
Skate ———————– (required) 2.6 GB
Shaun White Snowboarding (Required) 1.0 GB
Splinter Cell Double Agent (unknown) 0.86 GB
Soul Calibur IV————-(required) 2.6GB
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows-(required) 2.0 GB
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed-(required) 2.7 GB
Street Fighter IV—————(required) 2.10 GB
Socom Confrontation ——-(required) 2.7 GB
Time Crisis 4—————(Optional) 2.45GB
TNA Impact!—————-(required) 4.75 GB
Top Spin 3——————(Required) 3.6 GB
Timeshift —————(required) 1.02 GB
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (required) 2.52 GB
The Bourne Conspiracy—(required) 4.7 GB
Tom Clancy’s End War —-(required)5 GB
Unreal Tournament 3 -(Optional) 2.4GB
Valkyria Chronicles—–(Optional) 3.3 GB
Virtua Fighter 5——–(Optional) 2.34GB
Virtua Tennis 3———-(Optional) 3.40GB
Vampire Rain: Altered Species (unknown) 3.8 GB
Warhawk w/boosters-(Required) 1.1 GB
Warhawk w/o boosters(Required) 1.25GB
WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 (required) 2.4 GB
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (required) 3.2 GB
Yakuza 3—————–(optional) 5GB
Some game like Warhawk and Resistance don’t that much i don’t why this list was made like that.
September 13th, 2009
Spideydog,
I just said that it wasn’t that much of an issue if the game was worth it, but that I wasn’t used to it for the last almost four years of this gen. There is no “stoppage” if you have only 1 disc on 360, and only 2-3 points of a couple of seconds if you have 2-3 discs (which is only in about 2-3 games that I have played or will play), vice 5-10 minutes at the beginning and sometimes (like with MGS4) throughout on a PS3. It is not unbearable. I will still play PS3 games. But it is a difference. It is noticeable. And it is not a “superior” experience in any way.
“You might need to see a therapist” if you really have an issue with me mentioning this in a reasonable manner.
Ivan,
I don’t “want to make an issue”, I just mentioned it because it existed, wasn’t used to it from gaming on 360, and I mentioned it (with the caveat that I would still deal with it and other existing issues on PS3 in order to play unique games, but multiplats that play the same or actually even look better on 360? I don’t think so).
“That kind of learning has helped us move from Oblivion to Fallout 3.”
Maybe on PS3, but it really never was a huge issue on 360 (although the load times did reduce on it as well for the two games, and without BD).
September 13th, 2009
CarlB: “You might need to see a therapist” if you really have an issue with me mentioning this in a reasonable manner.”
No need to get yur hackles up m8, FFS.
I re-read my post and there is no issue from me, just telling you to suck it up princess ….
(for something PC users have been doing for years without complaint) This is the most piffle, futile argument I have ever seen on this blog …. Oh no, I have to install a game, Oh no I have to swap a disc or too. BIG F$^&G DEAL.
September 13th, 2009
“This is the most piffle, futile argument”
No argument here “m8″, just a small mention of what is.
September 13th, 2009
Okey dokely
September 13th, 2009
installing is an issue now huh? lol
and you guys were raving about DD, and games on demand, and how you can install L4D, Forza3 not too long ago.
5-10 mins install is nothing and it does not make one console better than the other. like spidey said PC owner has been doing it for years.
the install only becomes an issue if you dont have enough space, which wont be a problem for PS3 owner
September 13th, 2009
Carlb – I have to ask, why AREN’T you installing on the 360? Or is this more of a ‘forced install’ thing?
Everything I played on the 360 I install, bearing in mind I only play 1-2 games at a time but I understand how it would become an issue if I played more than that.
I only mention this because its the easiest way to shut the damn thing up, its one loud mofo when playing games (not that the ps3 fat isn’t..)
September 13th, 2009
Hey, I like my jet liner machine thanks …. I fly first class on that sucker
September 13th, 2009
I myself don’t have a problem with mandatory install. they should included that for all games as optional to load even faster. Imagine UNCHARTED 2 that doesn’t need it with this the game will be so fucking fast.
I’m never had any problems with PS3 games. On Xbox 360 when i got GTA IV and still on my Arcade model it freezes like a mother fucker for no reason, other then the Xbox 360 console.
Xbox 360 would be better if it had mandatory install there’s a lot of games that need it.
September 13th, 2009
SW, I do install my games on the 360, yet they seem to take less time to install and once installed there is no more installs for the rest of the game (unlike with MGS4), and no real load time issues.
Roca, I’m not saying it makes one console better than the other, I was just saying I wasn’t used to it taking that long for installs and loading times. Pay attention to what I said, “it’s worth it if the game is good”. And I think Uncharted was worth the long update, install, loading times, and freezing issues. In fact I think it is a lot more fun and worth the trouble than MGS4 (at least so far).
Anyway, how do you go about installing the entire game on the HDD for PS3 (I’m guessing this would eliminate the need to wait for further installs throughout MGS4)? I couldn’t seem to find the option for Uncharted or MGS4…
September 13th, 2009
Lets be honest, MGS4 is a MASSIVE game though !! A one off install may have been better, but I suppose it comes down to how much HD space it would take?
September 13th, 2009
Carlb – Yeah sadly we don’t get that option
I’d love to have full installs. No one really knows the size of PS3 games tho. The best you can do it look at the ISO’s that have been dumped but even thats not %100.
September 13th, 2009
SW:
That option is stupid. And if you have any PC with a Blu-ray Disc drive you can insert the Blu-ray Disc and see the full ISO size. The dumped already are %100 accurate.
September 13th, 2009
Ill correct your post.
SW:
That option is stupid because its not on PS3 yet! But if it ever happens, then it will be better than xbox because PLAYSTATION 3 is ultimate gaming system blu ray owns!
There we go…
September 13th, 2009
SW:
WRONG
September 14th, 2009
Bwhahaha.
September 14th, 2009
SW:
Are you an XP owner or are you a single X owner or single P owner?
September 14th, 2009
im a triple X owner
September 14th, 2009
Roca.:
Wow i got 2 X and 2 P that means i get double XP LoL.
September 14th, 2009
SW: LOL, nice one.
One of the great options I like about PS3 is the ability to use large hard drives, whereas 360’s is ridiculously overpriced. But even with my 120GB I would have thought I could install the entire game just to bypass most of those loading and install times throughout a game like MGS4 (which I thought was the entire point of installing the game, let alone a mandatory install?). Even if it was maxing out a DL disc I would still have about 50GB left. I suppose it would take forever though as the drive is much slower than the 360’s (and yes, much larger disc capacity as well). At least the good news is we can look forward to games like Uncharted 2 that are supposed to have no interruptions throughout the game.
September 14th, 2009
CarlB:
Calm down buy more games and relax have fun enjoy it or sell it. I’m willing to buy it off you. You need to try that don’t use that well at least not much below 150 MB like Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 and many more. I think once you place Killzone 2 you would never go back to dissing the PS3 if you like FPS you would adore this master piece.
September 15th, 2009
“At least the good news is we can look forward to games like Uncharted 2 that are supposed to have no interruptions throughout the game.”
infamous had no interruptions throught the whole game, Uncharted one had almost no load times (besides the freezing you were experiencing, but the patch is now live) and no install, MGS4 is the exception and it makes up for it. KZ2 has no install, Heavenly Sword has no install (you should give this one a try) Resistance 1&2 has not install(Give Resistance a change too, the game is really fun, challenge, superb narrative storyline and really “long” for a FPS)…Sadly mandatory install are a thing of the past.
BlazBlue, SF4, SC4, and a few more have optional install.
September 15th, 2009
Nice find on that HDTV CarlB.
September 15th, 2009
No prob phranc. The Sceptre has a lot of input/output options as well, so no worries there either. They’re local and not nearly as well known, so I’m guessing this keeps their prices down, not to mention the point of diminishing returns that also occurs in PC’s: i.e. 1000+ dollars for a “2ms” improvement and improved contrast ratio on a stat that is already pretty impressive, especially if you haven’t already sunk your money into an HDTV yet.
I understand they have pretty good customer service as well, but I’ve never had any problems with either of my two over the last four years. If they can survive my move to Okinawa (and back after two years there) I plan on keeping them for a long time… at least until 2160p or holographic displays come about
September 16th, 2009
I’d like to find it displayed somewhere before i would make the purchase. I’ll look into that.