PS3 Owners

Blunt_Spoon · Post by **Blunt_Spoon** » 16 Apr 2007, 14:35

Hey ppl just wondering wat the Ps3 is like for those who have one?....prob getting one on monday....

any info on which game to buy with it

Tiza · Post by **Tiza** » 16 Apr 2007, 15:44

Dude it's awesome, I dont have one but I played on my friends machine...

The graphics are sick and the controlers are so sweet.

Pros
Full 1080i output
Cheapest way to get Blu-ray
Very sleek look to unit
Easy to navigate front end
Games are region free

Cons:

Expensive but if you can afford it you are one lucky dude

viceroy · Post by **viceroy** » 16 Apr 2007, 15:57

Tiza wrote:Dude it's awesome, I dont have one but I played on my friends machine...

The graphics are sick and the controlers are so sweet.

Pros
Full 1080i output
Cheapest way to get Blu-ray
Very sleek look to unit
Easy to navigate front end
Games are region free

Cons:

Expensive but if you can afford it you are one lucky dude

Yay...1080i is really the way to go

Mikdog · Post by **Mikdog** » 16 Apr 2007, 17:18

Go for it. Geddit!

I got XBOX360 and a Wii (silly, silly name) but if you got the dosh, why not splosh? Haven't played it, but no doubt there'll be some schweet games coming out soon. When you get it, be sure to post your thoughts here.

AlphA · Post by **AlphA** » 16 Apr 2007, 17:46

viceroy wrote:Yay...1080i is really the way to go

I played some motor-X game on the PS3 at Incredible Connection. The graphics didn't seem any better than the Xbox to me...

viceroy · Post by **viceroy** » 16 Apr 2007, 17:56

AlphA wrote:
viceroy wrote:Yay...1080i is really the way to go

I played some motor-X game on the PS3 at Incredible Connection. The graphics didn't seem any better than the Xbox to me...

I was being funny

1080i is the old spec...even 720p is better

As for the graphics...I agree, they're not any better.

In fact, the next update for the X360 includes a whole bunch of improvements from newer codecs (including the latest for 1080P), better support for Windows Live so PC gamers and X360 gamers can play together (Can anyone say TDU) and integrating MSN chat.

Cant wait. Release is 8th May

M1ke · Post by **M1ke** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:16

However, the PS3 can output on 1080p, something the XBOX360 is yet to achieve.

viceroy · Post by **viceroy** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:19

M1ke wrote:However, the PS3 can output on 1080p, something the XBOX360 is yet to achieve.

The X360 has been 1080P capable for a while now! Ever since the last update

AlphA · Post by **AlphA** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:25

viceroy wrote:I was being funny 1080i is the old spec...even 720p is better

I know, thats why I

My TV only supports up to 1080i.....so the 1080p update for the Xbox wont benefit me

Still, Xbox games @ 720p on my 42" look great ........

Post by **Scarlet_Spider** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:28

http://www.ps3.co.za

Blunt_Spoon · Post by **Blunt_Spoon** » 16 Apr 2007, 19:01

What is region free mean?

zerubabel · Post by **zerubabel** » 16 Apr 2007, 19:09

Scarlet_Spider wrote:http://www.ps3.co.za

lol. the sick bastid..

zerubabel · Post by **zerubabel** » 16 Apr 2007, 19:16

Blunt_Spoon wrote:What is region free mean?

No more NTSC and PAL games.
If you want a game from japan or america, you can play it on your european console.

I'm not sure if its true about being region free, but if it is, that will be great!

Also, if you plan on getting a ps3, my advice is wait till october.
THere will be brilliant games like GTA4 and MGS4 etc, and 1080p tv's will be more affordable, and the PS3 will be cheaper.

THe only game I would get for ps3 now is Motorstorm, and after figuring out how to use the controls, the game already got boring... Not worth it..

ZeroS · Post by **ZeroS** » 16 Apr 2007, 20:13

Thank goodness there's a thread like this.

Ok, a friend is importing some consoles so I'm getting it at a super price.
But, the thing is, he isn't sure if it's PAL or NTSC.
So, if the consoles are region free, then PAL and NTSC shouldn't be a problem? Right? But then why the differentiation still?

My only guess is that the initial game releases will be on DVD as developers get their heads around the allegedly complex ps3 dev kit. Thereafter it would be Blu Ray all the way and no more PAL/NTSC.

Whatever the scenario, is there a way to convert your console from NTSC to PAL. Hardware wise or software wise.

ICE-VaPa · Post by **ICE-VaPa** » 16 Apr 2007, 22:52

Any way your friend can organize another ps3 import? If you dont mind, could u pm me the price you paying - interested.

zerubabel · Post by **zerubabel** » 16 Apr 2007, 22:59

I think PAL/NTSC just has to do with the TV btw.. I might be wrong though.
but the games aren't different.

Mikdog · Post by **Mikdog** » 17 Apr 2007, 00:24

You'd probably only need a stepdown/up transformer for the plug to turn 120v (i think that's the american voltage) into a safe 220v for south african plugs.

Then bob's your uncle. Do some research on googlethu. I mean google

viceroy · Post by **viceroy** » 17 Apr 2007, 09:47

Mikdog wrote:You'd probably only need a stepdown/up transformer for the plug to turn 120v (i think that's the american voltage) into a safe 220v for south african plugs.

Then bob's your uncle. Do some research on googlethu. I mean google

supposedly you don't as it's built in and you only need change the plug

zerubabel · Post by **zerubabel** » 17 Apr 2007, 09:52

viceroy wrote:
Mikdog wrote:You'd probably only need a stepdown/up transformer for the plug to turn 120v (i think that's the american voltage) into a safe 220v for south african plugs.

Then bob's your uncle. Do some research on googlethu. I mean google
supposedly you don't as it's built in and you only need change the plug

Correct.
Unlike the xbox360 where you have the psu outside the console...

ZeroS · Post by **ZeroS** » 17 Apr 2007, 19:08

So the only difference between PAL and NTSC then is the power supply?
And the DVD games?