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Hey guys, I'm totally going to drag my desktop PC (and all its wires and paraphernalia, as my laptop isn't ridiculous enough for some emulators) to my friend's house where my group of friends all conglomerate, hook it up to a TV and somehow to the sound system, and then go through a shitload of hassle to get multiple controllers all working and calibrated (separately for each emulator, in some cases. See Project64 and ePSXe) so that, a full 45 min- 1 hour later, after everyone's lost interest, we can settle down to have a jaunty romp through the old X-Men arcade game or play GoldenEye or NBA Jam or Twisted Metal Black, and reminisce about our childhood. Yes, that is way easier than taking a single PS3 unit over, borrowing my friend's PS3's HDMI cable and power plug, resynching his controllers along with mine, and sitting down and playing the same poo poo within like 5 minutes. Yeah, I totally don't see the utility of that. At all. Completely ridiculous!
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Fuzz posted:Hey guys, I'm totally going to drag my desktop PC (and all its wires and paraphernalia, as my laptop isn't ridiculous enough for some emulators) to my friend's house where my group of friends all conglomerate, hook it up to a TV and somehow to the sound system, and then go through a shitload of hassle to get multiple controllers all working and calibrated (separately for each emulator, in some cases. See Project64 and ePSXe) so that, a full 45 min- 1 hour later, after everyone's lost interest, we can settle down to have a jaunty romp through the old X-Men arcade game or play GoldenEye or NBA Jam or Twisted Metal Black, and reminisce about our childhood. You do realize that the PS3 can't do any of those things, right?
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Sep 21, 2010 00:54
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The Xbox can though, and it's much cheaper than a new PS3.
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Sep 21, 2010 00:55
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There probably won't be a huge homebrew base on the ps3 like the xbox1 or dc had.
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Sep 21, 2010 01:02
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Mug posted:You do realize that the PS3 can't do any of those things, right? If you read just a few posts back he knows that but is expecting the PS3 to have that functionality in the future as long as he gets a 3.41 PS3 now. r2x posted:There probably won't be a huge homebrew base on the ps3 like the xbox1 or dc had. Why not?
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Sep 21, 2010 01:23
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Mantle posted:If you read just a few posts back he knows that but is expecting the PS3 to have that functionality in the future as long as he gets a 3.41 PS3 now. This guy knows what's what. And they say Reading Comprehension doesn't exist on these forums... Also a regular old X-Box can't play Twisted Metal Black. (a PS2 game) It also can't emulate the Dreamcast, as far as I know. I want my awesome version of Soul Reaver, dammit!
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Sep 21, 2010 01:39
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Fuzz posted:Also a regular old X-Box can't play Twisted Metal Black. (a PS2 game) Good news! Neither will the PS3.
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Sep 21, 2010 02:33
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Aphrodite posted:Good news! My current one already does. 
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Sep 21, 2010 02:39
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Fuzz posted:My current one already does. Cool! You up for some co-op RE5 right now? Oh wait. 
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Sep 21, 2010 02:52
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Man, the PS4 will be out before the PS3 has anything resembling worthy homebrew. (Oh, and playing ROMs for most of those old consoles is still technically illegal.  )
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Sep 21, 2010 03:53
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Firmware 3.50 is now available.quote:Playback of Blu-ray 3D discs is now supported. Not regular 3D. INTENSE 3D  Also, this stuff, from the PS blog quote:* Facebook Integration: Developers will be able to create PS3 games that have more interaction with Facebook. Once compatible PS3 titles are available, PS3 users can choose to access public information on Facebook – including user name, profile, uploaded photos and friends list – to enhance their gameplay experience. After install: New background screen for the Playstation Store. Grief reports are only for messages. No option to report bad usernames and vocal chats in XMB. Yechezkel fucked around with this message at 04:23 on Sep 21, 2010 |
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Sep 21, 2010 04:01
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Updating now (still waiting for early store update...)
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Sep 21, 2010 04:04
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I hope GT5 has Facebook integration. What I really want is Twitter integration so the whole internet knows when I win a race, buy a car, or do anything really in GT5.
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Sep 21, 2010 04:05
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I'm having trouble hooking up my PS3 and was hoping someone could help. I recently moved my PS3 from one TV to another and I'm not getting any video or sound using the AV cable. It still works using my HDMI cable on my original TV. What am I doing wrong here?
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Sep 21, 2010 04:16
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PlasticPaddy posted:I'm having trouble hooking up my PS3 and was hoping someone could help. I recently moved my PS3 from one TV to another and I'm not getting any video or sound using the AV cable. It still works using my HDMI cable on my original TV. Need to reset your video settings. Hold down the power button until it beeps a couple of times.
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Sep 21, 2010 04:18
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Oh wow,the PS Store has a splash screen now.
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Sep 21, 2010 04:19
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Mantle posted:r2x posted: Because with the Dreamcast all you had to do to play homebrew was absolutely nothing. For the PS3 you have to forfeit a good chunk of the console's functionality. That means less people are going to want to do it, which means less interest from people for it and less incentive for people to make it.
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Sep 21, 2010 04:55
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Fuzz posted:Hey guys, I'm totally going to drag my desktop PC (and all its wires and paraphernalia, as my laptop isn't ridiculous enough for some emulators) to my friend's house where my group of friends all conglomerate, hook it up to a TV and somehow to the sound system, and then go through a shitload of hassle to get multiple controllers all working and calibrated (separately for each emulator, in some cases. See Project64 and ePSXe) so that, a full 45 min- 1 hour later, after everyone's lost interest, we can settle down to have a jaunty romp through the old X-Men arcade game or play GoldenEye or NBA Jam or Twisted Metal Black, and reminisce about our childhood. You're already convinced what you want why did you even bother to ask?
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Sep 21, 2010 04:59
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RagnarokAngel posted:You're already convinced what you want why did you even bother to ask? Because I was hoping someone would give me a GOOD reason.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:12
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Policenaut posted:Oh wow,the PS Store has a splash screen now.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:18
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gibbed posted:Something different from the one it already had? Didn't seem any different to me.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:19
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Yeah how long since you accessed the PSN? That splash has been there for a good year now I think.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:20
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Fuzz posted:Because I was hoping someone would give me a GOOD reason. You could just buy any old shity netbook or nettop or even a modded xbox 1 and hook it up to your TV. Any of them will give you far, far more utility than some theoretical ps3 homebrew, but shine on you crazy diamond.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:26
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I never noticed the big blue screen of controllers and movie icons when you just leave it over the PSN Store icon. I guess I just go in the store too fast.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:34
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Fuzz posted:Hey guys, I'm totally going to drag my desktop PC (and all its wires and paraphernalia, as my laptop isn't ridiculous enough for some emulators) to my friend's house where my group of friends all conglomerate, hook it up to a TV and somehow to the sound system, and then go through a shitload of hassle to get multiple controllers all working and calibrated (separately for each emulator, in some cases. See Project64 and ePSXe) so that, a full 45 min- 1 hour later, after everyone's lost interest, we can settle down to have a jaunty romp through the old X-Men arcade game or play GoldenEye or NBA Jam or Twisted Metal Black, and reminisce about our childhood. You know that this actually sounds easier, faster and better than using a PS3, right? PC case, power cable and HDMI out. Couple cheap gamepads and you're all set, with already existing and easily usable emulators. Oh and most PCs have Digital S/PDIF out.
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Sep 21, 2010 05:37
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davebo posted:Because with the Dreamcast all you had to do to play homebrew was absolutely nothing. For the PS3 you have to forfeit a good chunk of the console's functionality. That means less people are going to want to do it, which means less interest from people for it and less incentive for people to make it. What about the xbox1? People had to forfeit online for homebrew and homebrew still took off.
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Sep 21, 2010 06:54
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Mantle posted:What about the xbox1? People had to forfeit online for homebrew and homebrew still took off. Online only meant playing games online. Online gaming on consoles wasn't really the big thing it is now and you could afford to not bother. Now not only is online gaming huge, consoles get patched with new features fairly often. Chief problem I think is it's much too late for the PS3 to get involved. 360 and Wii both have established homebrew methods and the PS3 will need to go through a lot to catch up, I dont think it'll be worth the hassle.
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Sep 21, 2010 06:55
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These days I can't imagine not having online for my PS3. Back then I was okay with homebrewing my Xbox. It was really no big deal, Xbox Live didn't offer anything really, there wasn't a big enough community for online play like there is now.
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Sep 21, 2010 06:57
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I said come in! posted:These days I can't imagine not having online for my PS3. Back then I was okay with homebrewing my Xbox. It was really no big deal, Xbox Live didn't offer anything really, there wasn't a big enough community for online play like there is now. Yeah, I never got online with my Xbox once. Hell, back then I think I barely had just gotten broadband.
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Sep 21, 2010 06:59
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Ehud posted:My wife just bought me a PS3 for my birthday because she is awesome. I want to pick up another controller so we can play together. The Sony branded controllers are pretty pricey. Are there any third party options that are less expensive but don't suck, or am I better off just biting the bullet on a $45 - $55 first party controller? In general 3rd party controllers are bad and I wouldn't even consider them for the second controller. Maybe if you ever considered getting more than 2 as the third/fourth controllers will probably get a lot less use. As for the second bit, it would help a little to know what your wife already plays/likes in terms of games, if she games at all. LBP is great so you're off to a good start. Scott Pilgrim is a ton of fun, I don't know how it compares to Castle Crashers though. Lumines and Critter Crunch are both excellent puzzle games. Rock Band is amazing but has a steep entry price. Definitely check out the Move titles too as I've found a lot of women I know take to motion controlled games much more readily than they do traditional controls. My wife isn't really a gamer and for a while I wondered if I'd ever find something she could really get in to but lately she's been totally hooked on Critter Crunch and Scott Pilgrim, is stealing Rock Band drums from me all the time and keeps asking when LBP2 is coming out. It's nice 
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Sep 21, 2010 08:38
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Fuzz posted:Because I was hoping someone would give me a GOOD reason. Well if you are wanting to do something NOW I would just dig through your local craigslist for someone selling a jtaged 360 which will do pretty much what you are looking for.
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Sep 21, 2010 08:56
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2reachmu posted:Well if you are wanting to do something NOW I would just dig through your local craigslist for someone selling a jtaged 360 which will do pretty much what you are looking for. This is probably better than waiting for something that may or may not happen yeah.
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Sep 21, 2010 08:58
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I've realised I adore fighting games and PC has gently caress all choice of current gen titles, but I don't want to shell out £250 for a new PS3, is there anywhere in the UK you can get a secondhand 80gb or so PS3 with a warranty for less than 150? Should I just get an Xbox 4gb for 150?
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Sep 21, 2010 12:24
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I really want a white PS3. Is there any downside to me buying a non-slim 40/80GB? The hard drive can be replaced as in the newer ones and would I need more storage than that anyway?
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Sep 21, 2010 12:42
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Isnak posted:I've realised I adore fighting games and PC has gently caress all choice of current gen titles, but I don't want to shell out £250 for a new PS3, is there anywhere in the UK you can get a secondhand 80gb or so PS3 with a warranty for less than 150? Should I just get an Xbox 4gb for 150? People sell their used PS3's for $200 CDN here, which is less in UK pounds. No warranty usually though as they're older models.
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Thanks for the great OP. I have been in grad school hell for the past two years and should find out on Thursday that I have emerged victorious. My present to myself was going to be an XBox 360, but for whatever reason I realized at about the last second I would rather play the PS3 exclusives over the XBox 360 exclusives (except for Dead Rising 1... *sigh*), and the BluRay player and keyboard/mouse control scheme are great perks. Any tips for a new PS3 owner? I'm not sure if I'll get the 160GB or 250GB version... both seem like a crapload of storage. Any good bundles out there? I just happened to see that Wal-Mart is offering UFC Undisputed 2010 free with the 250GB version. How's Playstation Plus? Edit: it looks like I can upgrade storage for cheap with off-the-shelf HDs, so maybe I'll just go with the 120GB. Charlie Foxtrot fucked around with this message at 14:45 on Sep 21, 2010 |
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Sep 21, 2010 14:42
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250 GB is massive overkill. I have 60 and never have to lament over what to delete, so unless you can get a good deal stick with 120. For bundles theres so many out there it's sort of luck based on what your store just happens to have.
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Sep 21, 2010 14:45
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Charlie Foxtrot posted:How's Playstation Plus? The general consensus is that if you happen to have 50 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, you like buying useless poo poo on the store all the time, and being able to play demos a week earlier than everyone else, get it. If not, then congratulations! You just saved 5x  which you can instead use to (theoretically) gameshare $250 worth of PSN content, which is a bit of a stretch but certainly do-able if you start a new group where everyone throws down 50 bones upfront.
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Sep 21, 2010 15:15
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RagnarokAngel posted:250 GB is massive overkill. I have 60 and never have to lament over what to delete, so unless you can get a good deal stick with 120.
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I had a 60 Gig and I quite easily filled it up pretty quickly. Game installs will quickly eat up space if you own alot of different games.
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