Sony: PS3 News and Discussion Thread
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Best Buy charges $30 for PS3 firmware update, laughs all the way to the bank
By Sean Hollister posted Oct 4th 2010 8:08PM
In case you hadn't noticed by now, Best Buy's Geek Squad isn't always the most scrupulous sort, but their latest attempt to upsell consumers is truly off the charts. We've confirmed for ourselves that the Staten Island, NY store is offering 120GB PS3 Slims for $329.98, explaining away the surcharge as their fee for a firmware upgrade. In case you've never booted up a PS3 yourself, let us explain the sheer ridiculousness at work here: a system update requires about three button presses, and some discs prompt you automatically. Hell, if you want to play online or access the PlayStation Store, you don't even have a choice -- ever since Other OS got Sony's goat, firmware updates have been mandatory across the board. Still, it's hard to say no when Best Buy employees are this polite -- when we explained to a rep that we already had a PS3, he graciously offered us an update anyhow... for just $29.98.
By Sean Hollister posted Oct 4th 2010 8:08PM
In case you hadn't noticed by now, Best Buy's Geek Squad isn't always the most scrupulous sort, but their latest attempt to upsell consumers is truly off the charts. We've confirmed for ourselves that the Staten Island, NY store is offering 120GB PS3 Slims for $329.98, explaining away the surcharge as their fee for a firmware upgrade. In case you've never booted up a PS3 yourself, let us explain the sheer ridiculousness at work here: a system update requires about three button presses, and some discs prompt you automatically. Hell, if you want to play online or access the PlayStation Store, you don't even have a choice -- ever since Other OS got Sony's goat, firmware updates have been mandatory across the board. Still, it's hard to say no when Best Buy employees are this polite -- when we explained to a rep that we already had a PS3, he graciously offered us an update anyhow... for just $29.98.
fvcking geeksquad.. i wonder if ANYONE is so stupid to fall for that. im sure there are but man serious? cmon now.
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Let's say I was going to pick up a PS3 w/ move for a christmas gift.....is it really $400 clams?!?!? That's the cheapest?
If you buy it piece meal as in "core system" + move package.....can it be had for cheaper?
If you buy it piece meal as in "core system" + move package.....can it be had for cheaper?
In english, please.
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If you really want to break it down. When I mean now, I meant now as in start checking slickdeals and other sites now for deals because we are rolling into the holiday season. Don't go to BB and pay full price for a PS3 that will likely get knocked down in price in the next few weeks or come with special offers. Picky much
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Netflix on PS3 goes disc-free, gets 1080i streaming and 5.1 surround sound
Posted Oct 14th 2010 9:08AM by Nilay Patel
Rejoice, PS3 owners, your Netflix streaming experience just got vastly better than anything else on the market. Starting October 18 Netflix on the PS3 will no longer require a disc, and it'll stream some content with 1080i resolution and / or 5.1-channel surround audio, while everyone else will be stuck with a max of 720p stereo for the time being. Oh, and you'll get subtitles on some content as well. Netflix is partnering with Dolby on the audio side, and the surround format will be Dolby Digital Plus, which is the same codec used by the VUDU HDX streaming service -- we're guessing it'll require a tiny bit more bandwidth but the results should sound pretty great. Netflix says 5.1 will come to other platforms "over time," so we'll see how long that takes -- and given that the PS3 is now disc-free and the company's eschewed the SRS surround features baked into its Silverlight-based platform, we're guessing Microsoft's exclusivity period has now completely run its course. Video and PR after the break.
Netflix Taps Dolby for High-Definition Audio
Dolby Digital Plus Brings 5.1-Channel Surround Sound to Movies and TV Shows Instantly Streamed from the Leading Online Movie Subscription Service
LOS GATOS, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that Netflix has selected Dolby® Digital Plus to deliver 5.1-channel surround sound for TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet. Beginning October 18, the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. will be the first consumer electronics device to support 5.1-channel surround sound on movies streamed from Netflix. Netflix said more devices would be added over time to support streaming digital surround sound.
"Netflix is committed to delivering an unparalleled experience to its members who watch TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet," said Greg Peters, Netflix vice president of product development. "Netflix required an audio solution that could efficiently deliver an outstanding surround sound experience for a wide range of consumer devices. Dolby Digital Plus proved to be the best solution to meet our needs and the needs of our device partners."
Dolby Digital Plus supports up to 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound and allows consumers to enjoy outstanding high-definition audio from broadcasts, streaming and downloaded media, and Blu-ray Disc™. To date, tens of millions of TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, Audio/Video receivers, and mobile phones have shipped with Dolby Digital Plus.
"Dolby Digital Plus makes the online entertainment experience rich, realistic, and memorable," said John Couling, vice president, marketing, products & platforms, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby is excited to be working with Netflix and its partners to provide premium Dolby surround sound to Netflix subscribers. This collaboration will enable subscribers to enjoy movies and TV shows presented in surround sound just as the artists and directors intended."
Dolby Digital Plus is a sophisticated audio system based on Dolby Digital that has been adopted by many of the world's leading broadcasters, TV and set-top-box manufacturers, and device makers to provide consumers with full digital surround sound. It is designed to adapt to the changing demands of entertainment delivery while retaining compatibility with existing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel home theater systems.
Posted Oct 14th 2010 9:08AM by Nilay Patel
Rejoice, PS3 owners, your Netflix streaming experience just got vastly better than anything else on the market. Starting October 18 Netflix on the PS3 will no longer require a disc, and it'll stream some content with 1080i resolution and / or 5.1-channel surround audio, while everyone else will be stuck with a max of 720p stereo for the time being. Oh, and you'll get subtitles on some content as well. Netflix is partnering with Dolby on the audio side, and the surround format will be Dolby Digital Plus, which is the same codec used by the VUDU HDX streaming service -- we're guessing it'll require a tiny bit more bandwidth but the results should sound pretty great. Netflix says 5.1 will come to other platforms "over time," so we'll see how long that takes -- and given that the PS3 is now disc-free and the company's eschewed the SRS surround features baked into its Silverlight-based platform, we're guessing Microsoft's exclusivity period has now completely run its course. Video and PR after the break.
Netflix Taps Dolby for High-Definition Audio
Dolby Digital Plus Brings 5.1-Channel Surround Sound to Movies and TV Shows Instantly Streamed from the Leading Online Movie Subscription Service
LOS GATOS, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that Netflix has selected Dolby® Digital Plus to deliver 5.1-channel surround sound for TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet. Beginning October 18, the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. will be the first consumer electronics device to support 5.1-channel surround sound on movies streamed from Netflix. Netflix said more devices would be added over time to support streaming digital surround sound.
"Netflix is committed to delivering an unparalleled experience to its members who watch TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet," said Greg Peters, Netflix vice president of product development. "Netflix required an audio solution that could efficiently deliver an outstanding surround sound experience for a wide range of consumer devices. Dolby Digital Plus proved to be the best solution to meet our needs and the needs of our device partners."
Dolby Digital Plus supports up to 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound and allows consumers to enjoy outstanding high-definition audio from broadcasts, streaming and downloaded media, and Blu-ray Disc™. To date, tens of millions of TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, Audio/Video receivers, and mobile phones have shipped with Dolby Digital Plus.
"Dolby Digital Plus makes the online entertainment experience rich, realistic, and memorable," said John Couling, vice president, marketing, products & platforms, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby is excited to be working with Netflix and its partners to provide premium Dolby surround sound to Netflix subscribers. This collaboration will enable subscribers to enjoy movies and TV shows presented in surround sound just as the artists and directors intended."
Dolby Digital Plus is a sophisticated audio system based on Dolby Digital that has been adopted by many of the world's leading broadcasters, TV and set-top-box manufacturers, and device makers to provide consumers with full digital surround sound. It is designed to adapt to the changing demands of entertainment delivery while retaining compatibility with existing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel home theater systems.
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Neo Geo games coming to PSN
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/ne...h-online-play/
Fatal Fury (also on PSP 12/21)
Alpha Mission II
The King of Fighters '94
Samurai Shodown
Baseball Stars Professional
Magician Lord
Metal Slug (also on PSP 12/21)
League Bowling
Super Sidekicks
Art of Fighting
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/ne...h-online-play/
Fatal Fury (also on PSP 12/21)
Alpha Mission II
The King of Fighters '94
Samurai Shodown
Baseball Stars Professional
Magician Lord
Metal Slug (also on PSP 12/21)
League Bowling
Super Sidekicks
Art of Fighting
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Yeah instant but I have a wired connection.
I think the old XMen arcade game is coming today to the PSN.
Anyone have a Dualshock 3 that won't charge? I've tried differnt USB cables, my laptop, USB reset and nothing. Apparently a common problem and I have no receipt.
I think the old XMen arcade game is coming today to the PSN.
Anyone have a Dualshock 3 that won't charge? I've tried differnt USB cables, my laptop, USB reset and nothing. Apparently a common problem and I have no receipt.
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FYI
you can by a PS3 controller now and for 5 dollars more get a game
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+G...&skuId=1671884
here one of them the are other combos also
you can by a PS3 controller now and for 5 dollars more get a game
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+G...&skuId=1671884
here one of them the are other combos also
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Walmart and Amazon are offering $100 gift cards on 160GB PS3 purchase.
I'm also seeing deals on Wii but nothing on XBOX. Is Kinect that much better than Move that there is no need to discount Xbox?
I'm also seeing deals on Wii but nothing on XBOX. Is Kinect that much better than Move that there is no need to discount Xbox?
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FYI
you can by a PS3 controller now and for 5 dollars more get a game
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+G...&skuId=1671884
here one of them the are other combos also
you can by a PS3 controller now and for 5 dollars more get a game
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+G...&skuId=1671884
here one of them the are other combos also
Perhaps the Ratchet/Blue combo.
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PS3 firmware update v3.60 live, adds cloud storage and turns off controllers at intervals of your choice
By Sean Hollister posted Mar 9th 2011 11:49PM
If you're rocking a PlayStation Plus subscription and can't wait to boot your savegames into the cloud, you'll be happy to hear that the System Update enabling that -- firmware v3.60 -- is available for download right now. If you aren't paying $50 a year for PS Plus, what good is it to you? Well, it'll let you set how long you'd like the system to wait before it tells your DualShock and Sixaxis controllers to shut down, hopefully conserving battery life without intermittent annoyance. Enjoy!
By Sean Hollister posted Mar 9th 2011 11:49PM
If you're rocking a PlayStation Plus subscription and can't wait to boot your savegames into the cloud, you'll be happy to hear that the System Update enabling that -- firmware v3.60 -- is available for download right now. If you aren't paying $50 a year for PS Plus, what good is it to you? Well, it'll let you set how long you'd like the system to wait before it tells your DualShock and Sixaxis controllers to shut down, hopefully conserving battery life without intermittent annoyance. Enjoy!
ohh this would have been soo nice when my 60GB ps3 kicked the bucket. wouldve been so nice to have my shit saved to the cloud so i could've retrieved all my save games.
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I just want a chance to finally be able to play MGS2 and 3
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Or do you mean the ps3 dual shock 3? Iirc ps2 games worked with the regular ol sixaxis controller too.
Unless it's changed since my 60gb ps3 kicked the bucket.
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WOW. Scratch that. Just went on PSN and Xenogears has been up since 2/21. Lame
Oh well, at least they don't have Chrono Cross.....
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PS3 Hacked, down for 24+ hours(?)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/p...whats-up-sony/
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/p...whats-up-sony/