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I'll be buying a PS3 next weekend, finally. I've always been late to the Sony party, but ended up loving it and kicking myself for not indulging earlier. This time, I'll be a little more prepared.
My question is, what version/SKU should I get? I want the original 60gb with hardware backwards compatibility for the plethora of PS2/PS1 games I own. However, are these more prone to overheating and breakdown than more recent versions? Or should I just get a 40gb and be done with it?
My question is, what version/SKU should I get? I want the original 60gb with hardware backwards compatibility for the plethora of PS2/PS1 games I own. However, are these more prone to overheating and breakdown than more recent versions? Or should I just get a 40gb and be done with it?
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what do you figure the extra 20 gigs will get you? you know you could do the research on this one pretty easy with google since i doubt anyone here has both the 60 and the 40 gig versions....
Unless you're in a PAL territory I would recommend the current 80gig bundle that supports PS2 compatibility. It comes with Metal Gear Solid 4. The new 80gigs use the same amount of power as the 40gigs.
It's not the extra 20gb that I'm worried about, that can be easily remedied. I'm more interested in the bc or lack there of with the 40gb.
Sounds like the 80gb MGS4 bundle is what I'm looking for. Now finding it new @ retail is another thing.
I'm kind of sad about the lack of bc on my PS3 but not heart broken. I don't have that many PS2 games anyway, my playstation game collection only goes into decent numbers with my PS1 games.
How often do you play on the PS2 or have a large collection of PS2 games?
There are some games I kind of regret not getting like Katamari and MGS 3. And alas I doubt I will be because of the lack of bc. If you expect to be using bc then get an 80GB PS3, otherwise don't bother.
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I've only got a handful of PS2 games, in which I'll probably sell the system if those games are compatible. And looking them up, it seems that they are.
o_O Where'd that come from?
Anyway, the MGS4 probably is your best bet, if you can find it. They're moving away from BC altogether, so if it's an important feature to you, you should try to get it sooner rather than later
* Assassin's Creed
* Call of Duty 3
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
* Fight Night Round 3
* Folklore
* Motorstorm
* Need for Speed: Carbon
* Ninja Gaiden: Sigma
* Rainbow Six: Vegas
* Resistance: Fall of Man
* Ridge Racer 7
* Warhawk
Best Buy had 3 the other day. I don't think I'm going to have any issues finding one. Knowing my luck though, this will be the week they are going to phase in the "new" 80gb.
both sony's and microsoft's business models depend heavily on high attach rates.
for instance.... buying the PS3 for its relatively cheep blu-ray player.
AC, COD3, and Motorstorm aren't worth it. TES4 should be bought on PC. But the other ones are OK I guess.
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thats a waste of 22 dollars really...
it's a pretty polarizing game, but i wouldn't call it a waste
just like, something that you'd want to spend as little money as possible on in case it wasn't your cup of tea
Pretty much. I bought it figuring I could at least have some So Bad It's Good fun. And it was pretty good for the first little bit, where I was just running around doing the Stab-Rinse-Repeat cycle on random guards.
Then I tried to advance the storyline. Fuuuuuck that.
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* Ninja Gaiden: Sigma
* Resistance: Fall of Man
* Ridge Racer 7
* Warhawk
I've been considering getting one for about two months now. So that I can play a few of the PS2 games I had missed out on but got tastes of at friends' (like MGS2 and 3), and I really do want to play GTAIV.
Do I have a lot of options if I want to hook a ps3 up to a VGA and DVI capable monitor along with speakers that use a 3.5 mm headphone jack? (I have googled around for Ps3 to VGA cables, but haven't found a lot of information. Some 3rd party vendors, but I failed to find a solid review of them)
And on an unrelated note... I did order the vDigi Wii->VGA cable. But it's not here yet. ugh, stupid Hong Kong shipping
Ignorance. He doesn't realize how much money Sony loses each time someone buys a PS3.
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH
Wouldn't Sony lose more money from him choosing to buy a used console ($0 going to Sony) versus having the money from a new console sale offsetting the loss on a new PS3?
Sony makes say -$150 per console sold.
Person A buys 1 console (Sony loses $150), sells it to Person B.
Person A buys 1 console (Sony loses $150), Person B buys 1 console (Sony loses $150).
Count how many times I wrote the words "Sony loses $150" in each sentence. Add them up. Multiply them by $150 to find the amount of money lost by Sony in each sentence. Come back once you've got your final answer and I'll tell you if you've figured it out right.
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH
It's a love it or hate it game. Personally, I loved it, but it does demand that you make a lot of your own fun and the story is more Lost-ish than Lost. You should know right there if it's for you.
All right, people. It is not a gerbil. It is not a hamster. It is not a guinea pig. It is a death rabbit. Death. Rabbit. Say it with me, now.
yeah, how did you like the ending?
original myst anyone?
All right, people. It is not a gerbil. It is not a hamster. It is not a guinea pig. It is a death rabbit. Death. Rabbit. Say it with me, now.
Since I'm saving up for a PS3, I'm wondering if i should import or not, seeing that play-asia sells them AUD$200 less than in store. However, will I run into any trouble with a NTSC-J console in a PAL region? Will it be compatible with my parent's HDTV? Will I be able to play online? Will I be able to connect to the PAL playstation store?
Cheers if you could help.
Also, do yourself a favor and pick up PixelJunk Eden. At only $10 it's a wonderful experience and supports local multiplayer as well.
Has no one mentioned Everyday Shooter, yet? Because Everyday Shooter is amazing.
All right, people. It is not a gerbil. It is not a hamster. It is not a guinea pig. It is a death rabbit. Death. Rabbit. Say it with me, now.