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#11576 - 07/07/09 08:57 AM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
Stefanie UPSF Captain Registered: 06/17/08 Posts: 1433 Loc: Nashville, TN USA	I finished all of the Bomberman Ultra trophies last week, but the online play was a little off from the previous week. Maybe it was the upcoming holiday weekend, but I had to wait a while for opponents to join the games. I think it's much better if you know some friends who have the game, rather than counting on random opponents. Also, some of the opponents joined the online games with two or three players, probably attempting to earn the trophies more quickly. I like the idea of allowing multiple players per console to play online, but unless you know who you're dealing with, you'll occasionally run into user-generated problems. The online system itself works great, though.
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#12660 - 08/21/09 12:20 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
stargates UPSF Captain Registered: 04/21/08 Posts: 1346 Loc: Ct	I know this has been discussed somewhere already( but can't rememmber where), but with the new PS3 prices coming down as well as a new slim line verison coming out would these consoles include the hard drives or do you still have the option to choose? Would the new price be for the base model then go up from there? _________________________ "There's no cure for idiots." - Natsumi Tsujimoto
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#12663 - 08/21/09 01:24 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: stargates]
Stefanie UPSF Captain Registered: 06/17/08 Posts: 1433 Loc: Nashville, TN USA	I don't think the PS3 can function without a hard drive, but I don't know much about the new models (other than the recently reduced $299.00 price). I could still use a second one for the bedroom...
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#12665 - 08/21/09 01:49 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
Stefanie UPSF Captain Registered: 06/17/08 Posts: 1433 Loc: Nashville, TN USA	I just read the specs for the new fourth generation slimline model... 120GB hard drive, 2 USB ports, no backward compatibility at all. I'm so glad I got my first generation model when I did. I'm sure a lot of new buyers will appreciate the smaller size and price, though. Dimensions: 13.385"(W) x 13.385"(H) x 6.299"(D) Weight: 7.05 pounds Even for using only as a BD/DVD/CD player, it's worth the price.
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#12668 - 08/21/09 03:18 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
stargates UPSF Captain Registered: 04/21/08 Posts: 1346 Loc: Ct	Originally Posted By: Stefanie I just read the specs for the new fourth generation slimline model... 120GB hard drive, 2 USB ports, no backward compatibility at all. I'm so glad I got my first generation model when I did. I'm sure a lot of new buyers will appreciate the smaller size and price, though. It's tempting to go and get, but without any backward compatibility it really doesn't make any sense to get, unless like you said use it as a backup dvd,cd player. _________________________ "There's no cure for idiots." - Natsumi Tsujimoto
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#12670 - 08/21/09 04:07 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: stargates]
Stefanie UPSF Captain Registered: 06/17/08 Posts: 1433 Loc: Nashville, TN USA	Well, if your PS2 still works, I guess you're covered. Sony seems to have abandoned the concept of backward compatibility for good. Besides, if you're ever going to get a PS3, now is a good time to get one, with Demon's Souls coming to North America in October (on its own, the game is good enough to justify the PS3 purchase). Yeah, yeah, "fangirl," I know, but I do love me some souls... lol
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#12673 - 08/21/09 04:12 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
stargates UPSF Captain Registered: 04/21/08 Posts: 1346 Loc: Ct	Originally Posted By: Stefanie Well, if your PS2 still works, I guess you're covered. Sony seems to have abandoned the concept of backward compatibility for good. Why would they do something like that? Wasn't that one of the biggest selling points (besides blu) for the PS3? _________________________ "There's no cure for idiots." - Natsumi Tsujimoto
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#12674 - 08/21/09 04:25 PM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: stargates]
Stefanie UPSF Captain Registered: 06/17/08 Posts: 1433 Loc: Nashville, TN USA	I know, I'm with you 100%. I was astonished enough when they moved from hardware to software emulation, but in October 2007, they completely scrapped PS2 compatibility and SACD capability on all models going forward. They also reduced the USB ports from 4 to 2, and eliminated the card readers. Supposedly, you can still play PS1 games, though. With the new slim version (the only PS3 model in production, effective 09/01/2009), they've also eliminated the ability to install Linux. Maybe these changes were necessary to reach $300/unit, but not having an optional unit with all of the frills seems like a bad decision to me. But, since I'm considering a second unit, and I need a BD player for another room anyway, I can live with that, knowing that my main console has everything. The PS3 is one of the best (arguably the best) Blu-ray players on the market, at any price.
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#12682 - 08/22/09 04:27 AM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: Stefanie]
zentropa UPSF Lieutenant Registered: 10/28/08 Posts: 255 Loc: Minneapolis	Quote: Supposedly, you can still play PS1 games, though. Yes, all of the versions will still play PS1 games. The 60gb models started climbing in price a bit, but the tanked economy has helped keep them priced in the sub-$400 range on the used market. The 20gb's can be found in the $200ish range and have full backwards compatibility but no wifi. IMO, dropping the software emulated backwards compatibility is a terrible decision, considering that PS2's have such a large library... and seeing that it's a SOFTWARE emulator, there's no additional hardware required and doesn't do much from a cost-shaving standpoint considering they already wrote the software for it :P
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#12687 - 08/22/09 08:03 AM Re: Multiplaying: PS3 style. [Re: zentropa]
GreenGel UPSF Lieutenant Registered: 09/15/08 Posts: 444 Loc: Hudson Valley, NY	I think the main reason for the change lies in the fact that they are hoping to release a lot of these popular games as downloadable content on the store. At least that is my assumption, otherwise it is just a completely stupid move (I wish I had bought one of the models with at least software emulation, but I didn't, so I have kept my PS2 as well.)
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