Sony: PS3 News and Discussion Thread
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Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by is300eater
so, just to clear it up... with PS3 live gaming... you can or can NOT voice communicate between players? I heard some games you can and some you can't... is that true?
I believe I read you can buy a 3rd party headset, but they are bluetooth and pretty expensive. Since it is really rare, I doubt many if anyone will use it.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
The console doesn't come with a headset and there is no headset available by Sony at the moment. In addition, you are correct in that not all games support this feature - MS has a standard online API that all games utilize, while for PS3, each developer has to add their own online features (leaderboards, friends list support, voice chat, etc.)
I believe I read you can buy a 3rd party headset, but they are bluetooth and pretty expensive. Since it is really rare, I doubt many if anyone will use it.
I believe I read you can buy a 3rd party headset, but they are bluetooth and pretty expensive. Since it is really rare, I doubt many if anyone will use it.
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Originally Posted by slayer202
considering i've played every day since i got the game on November 21st i'd say that falls under 5%, like i said.
and luckily for me, alot of AZ guys got the game after i made that post, so i get to play regularly with friends now. making communication enjoyable.
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Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by slayer202
why do you even bother coming into this thread
God forbid I share some of the things that I would like to see improved about the system here.
Name one thing that I have posted here in this thread that is incorrect or shut the fuck up with your criticism and start making posts that actually have meaning instead of the drivel I just quoted.
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Because I own a PS3.
God forbid I share some of the things that I would like to see improved about the system here.
Name one thing that I have posted here in this thread that is incorrect or shut the fuck up with your criticism and start making posts that actually have meaning instead of the drivel I just quoted.
God forbid I share some of the things that I would like to see improved about the system here.
Name one thing that I have posted here in this thread that is incorrect or shut the fuck up with your criticism and start making posts that actually have meaning instead of the drivel I just quoted.
Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Since it is really rare, I doubt many if anyone will use it.
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Originally Posted by slayer202
I would say that is incorrect. there are plenty of headsets out there, and probably better than the one that comes with the premium 360
well, that's a no brainer... anything aftermarket will (almost) always be better than the one that comes with the system... but at least M.S. have the courtesy for the consumers to throw in something with the package so you can use right out of the box...
oh, and I come to this thread, because I do plan on buying (another) PS3 eventually... (in case you weren't following... I returned my un-opened one, so I can buy it from Costco, when they get their's)
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Sony just announced at CES that they've SHIPPED (but not sold) 1-million PS3's. Xbox SOLD over 1.5 million units during it's first holiday season and has sold over 10 million since.
Ouch.
I also posted this in our 2007 CES Coverage Thread.
Ouch.
I also posted this in our 2007 CES Coverage Thread.
It's sad to say that I likely will be putting my PS3 plans on the back-burner indefinitely. The X360 does everything i need it to, so no point in getting the PS3... and honestly... I don't even want one anymore. I'll likely get a Wii for upstairs as my next system... which is saying a lot considering how anti-Wii I once was...
I think Sony really messed this one up...
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I think Sony really messed this one up...
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Last edited by juniorbean; Jan 8, 2007 at 02:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
It's sad to say that I likely will be putting my PS3 plans on the back-burner indefinitely. The X360 does everything i need it to, so no point in getting the PS3... and honestly... I don't even want one anymore. I'll likely get a Wii for upstairs as my next system... which is saying a lot considering how anti-Wii I once was...
I think Sony really messed this one up...
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I think Sony really messed this one up...
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The only way I'd end up with a PS3 is if they manage to create some killer new game franchise that I have to play... OR... I decide it's the best Blu-ray player solution. However, this is unlikely with all the 2nd gen blu-ray devices being announced with prices as low as $600. Plus the dual-format player out now.
As for the Wii, I definately want one. I had no interest in it until recently, it just looks like a whole lot of good old fashioned fun. More like a home arcade machine then a gaming console. Definate "game room" must have.
Originally Posted by soopa
More like a home arcade machine then a gaming console. Definate "game room" must have.
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
It's sad to say that I likely will be putting my PS3 plans on the back-burner indefinitely. The X360 does everything i need it to, so no point in getting the PS3... and honestly... I don't even want one anymore. I'll likely get a Wii for upstairs as my next system... which is saying a lot considering how anti-Wii I once was...
I think Sony really messed this one up...
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I think Sony really messed this one up...
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I was the same way...I was super gung-ho about getting a ps3, but when it was so hard to get, I started to realize that the games just weren't there yet, and the 360 had it beat in the games and price department. Now I'm really happy with my decision, as the 360 is all I need, at half the price, with better games. As soopa said, I may look into the ps3 if some great games out out (GT 5? the F1 game looks good too), but this probably won't be for another 6 months at least.
Although as they become more available, I will have to use willpower not to buy a new shiney gadget.
As for the wii....i agree, once you forget about the graphics, you can start having fun. But besides zelda, what good games are out that warrant the console purchase (wii sports doesn't count)?
^ A friend of mine said Madden was a blast with the motion system... so that may be something to scoop up.
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
^ A friend of mine said Madden was a blast with the motion system... so that may be something to scoop up.
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
^ A friend of mine said Madden was a blast with the motion system... so that may be something to scoop up.
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
I wouldn't get a Wii now either... but it's safe to say that sometime in 2007 I should own one...
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hahahah...this is at a BestBuy somewhere in the US
http://www.lcvg.com/forum/showthread...355#post217355
http://www.lcvg.com/forum/showthread...355#post217355
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Dang, that's a lot of inventory on the PS3! I don't feel bad for Sony at all because they did this onto themselves.
Have a gut feeling that the PS3 will follow the way the Sega Saturn did in the USA possibly.
Have a gut feeling that the PS3 will follow the way the Sega Saturn did in the USA possibly.
Originally Posted by srika
I think PS3's will start selling in the fall and more next year. Right now, GTHD is prlly the only reason to buy one.
Thing is... how bad will Sony's rep be tarnished by the time that happens? That only remains to be seen...
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in defense of sony....the 360 had A LOT of hardware problems when it first came out....lots of random hardware issues (three red flashes, anyone?), disc read errors, overheating, etc. The PS3 has had issues too, but I guess my point is that most of these high tech systems have issues when they first come out. I bet it's even arguable that ps3s have less tech issues than the 360 did at launch. and 360 had shitty games when it came out too. so I'm sure the PS3 will mature into a sucessful console. I bet they they up the quality of the development tools in the process, becuase at this point, lack of good games is the focus of criticism, and the sony people have got to be nervous.
what is really hurting sony is their terrible PR.....they are just way too cocky.
what is really hurting sony is their terrible PR.....they are just way too cocky.
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
They'll definitely pickup in sales once some good games start coming out for it... just like the 360 gained momentum 6-8 months after launch.
Thing is... how bad will Sony's rep be tarnished by the time that happens? That only remains to be seen...
Thing is... how bad will Sony's rep be tarnished by the time that happens? That only remains to be seen...
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Originally Posted by ViperrepiV
what is really hurting sony is their terrible PR.....they are just way too cocky.
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Originally Posted by ViperrepiV
in defense of sony....the 360 had A LOT of hardware problems when it first came out....lots of random hardware issues (three red flashes, anyone?), disc read errors, overheating, etc. The PS3 has had issues too, but I guess my point is that most of these high tech systems have issues when they first come out. I bet it's even arguable that ps3s have less tech issues than the 360 did at launch. and 360 had shitty games when it came out too. so I'm sure the PS3 will mature into a sucessful console. I bet they they up the quality of the development tools in the process, becuase at this point, lack of good games is the focus of criticism, and the sony people have got to be nervous.
what is really hurting sony is their terrible PR.....they are just way too cocky.
what is really hurting sony is their terrible PR.....they are just way too cocky.
but yea, their arrogant attitude isn't helping. like srika points out though, they are one in the same with microsoft in that aspect.
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Price tag and the delay of release is what is hurting it. Even though it will probably affect some games/accessories a tinnnnny bit, I don't really mind, because I am happy with my PS3. Hopefully the PS4 will be a return to glory for Sony
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Japanese retailers cut PS3 price
Tuesday 23-Jan-2007 10:29 AM
PS3 sales grind to halt - retailers slash price by 20 percent
Reports from Japan suggest that retailers have knocked the PS3 price down by as much as 20 percent in an attempt to drum up some business. A few good games would help, we reckon.
With demand for Wii at an all time high it must be hard for Sony to watch sales of PS3 almost dry up before their very eyes. It's also been reported that PS3 suffered its worst week of sales earlier this month in Japan as well. Things could be better.
But don't expect an official price cut from Sony any time soon. SCEA boss Jack Tretton has said that it would be hard to cut the price because the system is sooo expensive to make. Speaking to Game Informer, Tretton replied, "No... There's a heck of a lot more under the hood and it costs us more money to make it."
Sony's announcement of the UK launch seems to have been delayed a few days while the company irons out all the details.
Gavin Ogden
Tuesday 23-Jan-2007 10:29 AM
PS3 sales grind to halt - retailers slash price by 20 percent
Reports from Japan suggest that retailers have knocked the PS3 price down by as much as 20 percent in an attempt to drum up some business. A few good games would help, we reckon.
With demand for Wii at an all time high it must be hard for Sony to watch sales of PS3 almost dry up before their very eyes. It's also been reported that PS3 suffered its worst week of sales earlier this month in Japan as well. Things could be better.
But don't expect an official price cut from Sony any time soon. SCEA boss Jack Tretton has said that it would be hard to cut the price because the system is sooo expensive to make. Speaking to Game Informer, Tretton replied, "No... There's a heck of a lot more under the hood and it costs us more money to make it."
Sony's announcement of the UK launch seems to have been delayed a few days while the company irons out all the details.
Gavin Ogden
Didn't they sell a hell of a lot more of them in Japan? And if that's the case couldn't it be as simple as the market already being saturated over there and hence the poor sales? 
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Didn't they sell a hell of a lot more of them in Japan? And if that's the case couldn't it be as simple as the market already being saturated over there and hence the poor sales?
Nope, sales suck world wide.
http://www.betanews.com/article/PS3_...pan/1169225070
Originally Posted by Silver™
the fall of sony in gaming has begun... :ibsomesonyfanboywillrantforsayingthat: