PSXE PS3 Coverage - Page 3

Ben D. · 11-19-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AC-Raven

how big are game saves?

Well, of the 60GB hard drive, RR7 only takes 857KB, Resistance takes 602MB, and CoD takes...umm...I think around 200MB. Resistance is huge; the majority of PS3 games don't take 602MB...notice how small RR7 is.

Ben D. · 11-19-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell E. Burrows

Can Video Lan be installed on the system?

What about downloaded shows like Lost, etc.

How do HD shows that have beeb downloaded sound and look?

Hows the functionality of Open Office?

Can render programs like MAYA be installed?

How well do they work?

How long does it take to do renders as compared to a six hundred dollar home PC?

Will movies or game demos downloaded from the net;i.e. not from the Sony store; work?

When swapping out an 80 gig laptop hard drive that has movies on it.....do they work on the PS3?

What about music?;i.e. will music on a swapped hard drive work on the PS3?

Why did you mention that the cord on the six axis controller was short?

Can we add a cable extender to the six axis?

How is the sound when using the hdmi?

How well does the six axis work in the game Resistance?

Whats the intercooler for, how much does it cost and is it really needed?

Hows the SD card funcionality?

Well thats a few questions and I will post a few more later on.

I really can't answer some of those; I just have no idea about MAYA or render programs. I don't know enough about that stuff to even test it. I also don't want to be "swapping out hard drives" with my new PS3.

In regards to the Sixaxis, I was just talking about the USB cable used to connect it to the PS3 for initial registration and charging. It's much shorter than a standard controller cable, but of course the point is to use the Sixaxis wirelessly...they just tell you that you CAN play with it WHILE it's charging, and it's pretty silly to use such a short cable...you'd be a foot in front of the TV. As for a cable extender, I don't think any such accessory exists just yet.

The sound is fantastic with HD; much better than in standard-def TVs. It's really quite extraordinary. The music and effects seem almost muted on standard-def sets in comparison to HDTV.

While I still think the 360 controller is slightly better for FPSs, I emphasize the word "slightly." There's been a lot of bad press about the Sixaxis, especially when it comes to FPSs, but it's mostly bogus hater crap. The analogs are a touch too sensitive and the whole thing is just too damn light, but the controller works FINE with Resistance, and I'm experiencing no problems. The only thing I don't like is that the default controls have "switch weapon" assigned to the R2 button...and because the R2/L2 buttons on the Sixaxis are like half-button, half-trigger, you really have to push it fast and hard to switch weapons. The more I play around with those new R2/L2 buttons, the more I dislike them. But other than that, the Sixaxis works perfectly for all the games I've played.

The Intercooler is for, of course, cooling down the system. However, at this point, unless its SONY MADE, I'd advise against it. Nyko's Interooler for the 360 has supposedly been responsible for a few hardware issues, and I wouldn't trust any third-party stuff with the PS3 at this point. And in all honesty, I don't think you need it. I've had the machine on for 6-10 hours each of the first two days, sometimes for as long as 4 hours at a stretch, and it's fine. It gets warm, obviously, and the fan does kick on, but even when that happens, it's still crazy quiet. Overheating doesn't appear to be a problem.

I'm going to test the SD card functionality tomorrow, so be on the lookout for that info.

dillonthebunny · 11-19-2006, 03:19 PM

cheers Ben, that answers a lot of questions!

i guess its a programming problem rather than a console problem with the draw distance. but its good to know that slow down can be solved on the PS3 for B/C games.

certainly sounds like i will have to get a HD tv, i really didnt realise how much of a difference it would make! sounds huge tho! but at least if i have a ps3 for say 6 months or more with an old TV, when i get a HD telly, it will be worth bringing out the 'old' ps3 game out to play! lol.

as regards to your coverage on the main page, i prefer this to IGN's. at least we know you guys and it just seems more personal when you go through whats in the box and first impressions on the games.

got to say though, most launch games imo are never as good as they could be a year down the line, not for any console.. but if they can at least 'match' what is being produced on the 360 up to this point, that in my book is bloody amazing, and just shows that the PS3 has one hell of a healthy life in front of it.

Ben D. · 11-19-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dillonthebunny

cheers Ben, that answers a lot of questions!

i guess its a programming problem rather than a console problem with the draw distance. but its good to know that slow down can be solved on the PS3 for B/C games.

certainly sounds like i will have to get a HD tv, i really didnt realise how much of a difference it would make! sounds huge tho! but at least if i have a ps3 for say 6 months or more with an old TV, when i get a HD telly, it will be worth bringing out the 'old' ps3 game out to play! lol.

as regards to your coverage on the main page, i prefer this to IGN's. at least we know you guys and it just seems more personal when you go through whats in the box and first impressions on the games.

got to say though, most launch games imo are never as good as they could be a year down the line, not for any console.. but if they can at least 'match' what is being produced on the 360 up to this point, that in my book is bloody amazing, and just shows that the PS3 has one hell of a healthy life in front of it.

Thanks, glad you like the coverage. I've been working really hard to put up as much PS3 content as possible.

I must emphasize that HD isn't necessary for the PS3; it's just that HD makes everything look so amazing. Even though I'm playing on my crappy old 27-inch Sony TV with S-Video, that doesn't stop me from having a ton of fun with the games, and of course, they still look awesome. Just not anywhere near what they COULD look like, unfortunately.

And no, the launch lineups are never very good, and that holds true for the PS3. Only Resistance is a "must-have" title for the PS3's launch; there are several great games, but most of them are multiplatform and only RR7 is the other exclusive top-notch title.......and that's not exactly "must-have," either. But as I'm going to point out in my final PS3 Report Card I'm going to issue, there's a big difference between the Xbox 360 and PS3 in terms of hardware...most specifically, the ease of development for game designers. In short, if the launch titles look like this on the PS3, I'm VERY encouraged for the future of the system.

Goten · 11-19-2006, 03:45 PM

Very thankful for all the effort you guys have put in Ben, it's got me extremely interested!

I'm not usually into launch stuff, I usually avoid it so I dont get too tempted to buy whatever console it is, but this time around I KNOW I can't get a PS3 so it's great to read about.

Between this (awesome) coverage and me getting a 360 for xmas, I'm very excited for the next generation of gaming!

Darth Koth · 11-19-2006, 04:32 PM

When I get my PS3 im getting Warhawk with it, can you tell us if it's any good or has it missed the launch.

Ben D. · 11-19-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Koth

When I get my PS3 im getting Warhawk with it, can you tell us if it's any good or has it missed the launch.

No Warhawk, unfortunately. That's been pushed into 2007, and we don't have a date.

Russell E. Burrows · 11-19-2006, 09:10 PM

Excellent coverage and info Ben!

Keep up the good work.

And I look forewards to the info on Secure Digital card functionality.

How long does it take to do a game save?

How long does it take to transfer saves on an sd to a mem stick?

Can we hookup a webcam?

What about sound capture?

Can we do video capture if a usb camera is plugged in?

Can in game music be saved to a portable media device?

Can game cgi scenes be saved to a portable media?

Can a printer be hooked up?

Can four PS3 units be hooked up with a hub instead of going splitscreen?

Can we rip a game to the PS3 hard drive and play it from there instead of having to always bootup the disc?

How fast does the hard drive based game load up versus the disc based?

Well thats todays one or two questions.................................

AC-Raven · 11-19-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben D.

Even though I'm playing on my crappy old 27-inch Sony TV with S-Video, that doesn't stop me from having a ton of fun with the games, and of course, they still look awesome. Just not anywhere near what they COULD look like, unfortunately.

just four quick questions

...my tv has an S-video hookup on it, so i was wondering what is required to use the s-video with a ps3? and what are its advantages?

plus what is the digital out(optical) hook up and what are its requirements/advantages?

thanks for any help you can give

Ben D. · 11-20-2006, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell E. Burrows

Excellent coverage and info Ben!

Keep up the good work.

And I look forewards to the info on Secure Digital card functionality.

How long does it take to do a game save?

How long does it take to transfer saves on an sd to a mem stick?

Can we hookup a webcam?

What about sound capture?

Can we do video capture if a usb camera is plugged in?

Can in game music be saved to a portable media device?

Can game cgi scenes be saved to a portable media?

Can a printer be hooked up?

Can four PS3 units be hooked up with a hub instead of going splitscreen?

Can we rip a game to the PS3 hard drive and play it from there instead of having to always bootup the disc?

How fast does the hard drive based game load up versus the disc based?

Well thats todays one or two questions.................................

Game save takes about as long as you're used to with either the PS2 or 360, I'd guess. Neither the saving or loading times on the PS3 stand out in my mind as inordinately short or long.

Not sure about the graphics or sound capture, but I'm pretty sure you can't record and save in-game CGI or sound. As for any other hook-up questions, there's a USB slot on the machine, so I suppose anything is possible...but like I said before, I unfortunately have no way of testing all of that.

I'm not sure about that hard drive question...you CAN load the games on the HD, but I think you still need the disc to play. I'll find out tomorrow, because I'm relatively certain Resistance got loaded onto the HD... And once I figure that out, I can answer the last question.

11-19-2006, 03:19 PM	#23
dillonthebunny Blinkity blink blink Join Date: Feb 2003 PS2 Online ID: Dillonthebunny/HareofDoom PS3 Network ID: HareOfDoom/DillonTheBunny Posts: 5,506	cheers Ben, that answers a lot of questions! i guess its a programming problem rather than a console problem with the draw distance. but its good to know that slow down can be solved on the PS3 for B/C games. certainly sounds like i will have to get a HD tv, i really didnt realise how much of a difference it would make! sounds huge tho! but at least if i have a ps3 for say 6 months or more with an old TV, when i get a HD telly, it will be worth bringing out the 'old' ps3 game out to play! lol. as regards to your coverage on the main page, i prefer this to IGN's. at least we know you guys and it just seems more personal when you go through whats in the box and first impressions on the games. got to say though, most launch games imo are never as good as they could be a year down the line, not for any console.. but if they can at least 'match' what is being produced on the 360 up to this point, that in my book is bloody amazing, and just shows that the PS3 has one hell of a healthy life in front of it. __________________ Legend Edgemaster of the Unicorn. oh and nine thousand fake forum tokens, 3 real ones and 5 special tokens mysteriously protected by a blinding white aura.. known to some as the 'anti wife light'.. ""Bombing for peace is like **ing for virginity" "NO OFFENCE" R.I.P @PS3

11-19-2006, 03:45 PM	#25
Goten SUGAH!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wrexham, Wales Xbox Live ID: Super FLEXXO Posts: 1,253	Very thankful for all the effort you guys have put in Ben, it's got me extremely interested! I'm not usually into launch stuff, I usually avoid it so I dont get too tempted to buy whatever console it is, but this time around I KNOW I can't get a PS3 so it's great to read about. Between this (awesome) coverage and me getting a 360 for xmas, I'm very excited for the next generation of gaming! __________________

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11-19-2006, 09:10 PM	#28
Russell E. Burrows Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Excellent coverage and info Ben! Keep up the good work. And I look forewards to the info on Secure Digital card functionality. How long does it take to do a game save? How long does it take to transfer saves on an sd to a mem stick? Can we hookup a webcam? What about sound capture? Can we do video capture if a usb camera is plugged in? Can in game music be saved to a portable media device? Can game cgi scenes be saved to a portable media? Can a printer be hooked up? Can four PS3 units be hooked up with a hub instead of going splitscreen? Can we rip a game to the PS3 hard drive and play it from there instead of having to always bootup the disc? How fast does the hard drive based game load up versus the disc based? Well thats todays one or two questions.................................