We’ve heard all kinds of rumors about Sony’s highly anticipated PlayStation 3, and it’s time to get to know the $600 console before you pick one up off of Ebay. Gamers around the world have chosen sides bashing and loving the console at the same time, but most don’t really know what the actual pros and cons of the console.
GamePro got its hands on the PlayStation 3 and have posted a set of facts to enlighten us. How many of us knew that the PSP will be able to connect to the PS3’s hard drive via WiFi in a process labeled, “Remote Play?” For fans waiting for the PlayStation 3, the list does not disappoint. You can read the points down below, and expect to see just a little PS3 fluff along the way.
I can’t argue with that, I love buttons that work with ease. (Raj just loves buttons. – Blake)
So you didn’t get a console on launch day, it’s OK. There will be plenty of kiosks at retail stores for you to stare, drool and lust after and over.
You’re right, it’s an expensive one! Just kidding, that was an easy blow. Though at the same time, GamePro isn’t really getting away with that statement by talking about how cool the PS3 looks.
We know that already. We also know that most games that are HD are rendered at 720p and upscaled after.
There are features that are well thought out way before the console is in development, and there are features that aren’t. Seeing as how SIXAXIS’ motion sensing was thrown on last minute, I wouldn’t expect it to be intuitive either.
This is the one I mentioned up above, and I am really looking forward to this feature. Why? Because you can download original PlayStation games onto your console and play them on your PSP. Final Fantasy 8
on my PSP!? You better believe I’m gonna love it.
Also another great feature, plugging in your controller is so 2005.
Great! There’s no lag on any other controller on any other console either.
Also some great news, the gamers that get PS3s on launch day probably won’t even be finished with Final Fantasy XII.
Some people like it, some people don’t. I have a MacBook, and I have to say I don’t like slot loading, but that’s just me.
Not sure why this is a feature on the console other than the make it look more like a PC, but I’ll buy it for now.
Fun! The Blu-Ray film is one you might be familiar with: “The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” starring Will Ferrel as a NASCAR driver.
Cool. Just like the PS2
Yuck. Remember how you got shit all over your PSP? Yeah, that’s back. (I doubt you’ll be carrying the PS3 around much. – Blake)
When you first open it up, I’m sure it’ll look great. After you’ve hooked it up and gotten your dirty paws all over it, say goodbye to your clean looking PS3.
This is another big one, I can’t believe Sony got its power hungry console to be so quiet. A common problem with Xbox 360 is how loud it gets, sometimes it sounds like the damn thing is about to explode.
Yet another feature on the PS3 to make it more like a PC. This also brings to my attention how much the PlayStation 3 is like a high-end gaming computer. When you look at the console this way, it is literally thousands of dollars less than any of its competitors.
Gotta tip my hat to Sony for that. There’s already a mass of crap behind my TV, including the infamous brick that came with my Xbox 360.
Wanna show your friend how cool a PS3 arcade game is? No problem, sign-in and re-download.
Standard pricing, not bad.
Also standard.
PlayStation 3: 23 Things You Want To Know [macworld]
sound awsome! I gotta get one.
PSP hooking up wirelessly to the PS3’s HDD, cool for a while I guess (although I haven’t even touched my PSP for a few months). The black and “shiny” surface of the PSP is back, definetly not cool. Not so much worried about the fingerprints as its a console and not a handheld but the dust floating around in my house, collects on everything and the PS3 black shiny surface is going to be a dust magnet. Looks like I will be cleaning the system every other day. Integrated Power supply along with a 9 core processor, great as long as the system doesn’t overheat. The fact that many of the PS3’s overheating at this years TGS doesn’t comfort this fear. Ballad of Ricky Bobby included is great! MUCH better than the ancient and boring King Kong title included with the 360’s HD DVD player. 15,000 Kiosks is great, gives me a chance to check out the controller for myself to not only see if it feels too light but see if the left and right triggers are really placed as poorly on the controller as everyone says. Also while SIXAXIS is cool (even if it is a weak attempt at trying to steal some of Ninty’s controller innovation) I would always take the rumble feature over a tilt feature any day of the week as I play a lot of FPS titles.
Been unable to find a for sure answer of these issues though, please help!
1. The PS3 does not come with an HD cable and must be purchased seperately? If so, that’s probably another $100!
2. Does the PS3 online service require you to have a zillion different identities and passwords just like the PS2 online service did?
It is going to be interesting to see if Sony is going to pull off selling their system at such a high price point, although considering all the hardware it is a decent price (that’s “IF” I wanted all that hardware to begin with but personally I just want to play some high end games, screw movies and internet browsing). The 3DO and Saturn folded rather quickly trying to sell their systems for similar prices, however neither company had the huge following that Sony enjoys.
Saturn and 3DO didn’t have the third party support either. EA already has 30 games planned, and that’s just one company.
As for the HD cable (HDMI) sadly no, it will not be included. Don’t bother with Monster cable. You can get a decent cable of the same quality for 60-80 dollars (or you can hit up the online auctions and score one for under 10 if you’re dedicated).
Now if only I had a preorder…BAH!
how many will be in stores? just makeing sure cuz my friend said that there will only be 10 at every eb superstore ect I don’t think thats true but could u plez clear it up for me? thanx
awesome syestem