Ps3

Protege03 · 20-08-2008, 03:48 PM

I just received a PS3 with my new Sony TV and i havent got any games yet.

just wondering who has a ps3 and what games you would recommend on buying that would be worth the money.

gtarone · 20-08-2008, 04:28 PM

I would suggest using it purely as a blue ray player, and gettin an xbox 360 elite

Gta4 rocks, and is on both consoles

great online too!
But i am a fan boi to xbox's :P

Steve

Smikey · 20-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Ooooh welcome to the PS3 ranks. Depends what you're into. But most people will get into Grand Theft Auto 4, and yes, they are identical except that you don't have to pay for multiplayer if you have a PS3. If you're into driving then Grand Turismo prologue is great, better if you have a steering wheel though.

If you're into shooters, then Resistance: Fall of man is good (and cheap - it came out when the ps3 did), I'm playing Initial D Extreme Stage at the moment. Metal Gear Solid is alright i hear, but a lot of story... and not that much action. Usually i go to www.1up.com or www.gamespy.com and read the reviews first.

There are also a lot of free demo downloads from the playstation network, just make a new account and visit the store and you can download heaps of stuff.

Guitar Hero World tour is on it's way out in october with a kick ass drum kit, so that's what i'd be waiting for. That and Grand Turismo 5 (but this will take ages). Grid is an arcade style racer which is quite fun, with a good drift mode, but get the demo first and see if it's your kind of thing.

Protege03 · 20-08-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtarone

I would suggest using it purely as a blue ray player, and gettin an xbox 360 elite

Gta4 rocks, and is on both consoles

great online too!
But i am a fan boi to xbox's :P

Steve

Well i got the ps3 for free and im more of a playstation person as i have ps1, ps2 and now the ps3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smikey

Ooooh welcome to the PS3 ranks. Depends what you're into. But most people will get into Grand Theft Auto 4, and yes, they are identical except that you don't have to pay for multiplayer if you have a PS3. If you're into driving then Grand Turismo prologue is great, better if you have a steering wheel though.

If you're into shooters, then Resistance: Fall of man is good (and cheap - it came out when the ps3 did), I'm playing Initial D Extreme Stage at the moment. Metal Gear Solid is alright i hear, but a lot of story... and not that much action. Usually i go to www.1up.com or www.gamespy.com and read the reviews first.

There are also a lot of free demo downloads from the playstation network, just make a new account and visit the store and you can download heaps of stuff.

Guitar Hero World tour is on it's way out in october with a kick ass drum kit, so that's what i'd be waiting for. That and Grand Turismo 5 (but this will take ages). Grid is an arcade style racer which is quite fun, with a good drift mode, but get the demo first and see if it's your kind of thing.

Thanks for the welcome.

hmm i will definately check out thos websites..

i borrowed gta 4 and i quite like it.. so ill be getting that eventually. i have heard a few good things also about metal gear solid. so i will check out the demo of that.

ok sorry for the noob question.

so how do i get demos onto the harddrive to play them?

hks_kansei · 20-08-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm currently having some awesome fun playing Assassin's Creed.

I also have NFS: Pro Street, and while it's good fun it's not amazing. especially the handling, it's a little weird in some cases.

Smikey · 20-08-2008, 10:42 PM

when you go to the Playstation network (PSN), find the demo section and download them (it will take some time, so make sure you're on the net and 'perform in background', so you can still do stuff, when they're done there will be an extra name in the game section which will prompt you to install it when you try to open it, once it's installed that file will be gone and replaced with the demo in the game section, ready to play!

NFS: Pro Street is pretty cool too, the handling is quite real i guess but yeah a bit weird and difficult. Assassin's Creed is cool too! like GTA4 but medieval style, horsejack! I would suggest buying games only as you need them, otherwise you'll get sick of them or lose focus to finish one.

70NYD · 20-08-2008, 10:53 PM

oh man assasins creed, gta4 GT devil may cry... all good games dont get MGS4 unless ur a fan of MGS series. my mate has it n he can play it 4 hours (like me wit assasins creed) but i play it 4 5 min n got bored of it (like him wit assasins creed

) thats cus he grew up on the series since the first metalgear solid, n i grew up on nija gaiden, tenchu n other slasher close quarter games.. i only hada ps1 then i got a xbox so i didnt get to play them but even the one on xbox i didnt like that much. GTA4 is unbeleivably real. if you have any anger you take it out one the game. fighting, shooting, driving,flying(choppa) n ryding is all so fun. i got bored of it in a week tho, but id b playing it now if i had a ps3.. or if it was out on comp. if you end up getting a XBOX360 check out forza. thats handsdown (IMO) the best driving game, cus its GT handling and damage but NFS custumisation, and winning money is so hard cus if u redline even one time you do engine damage which you HAVE to repair at the end.. but enugh bout that i can go on for hours n hours haha

BigMal · 21-08-2008, 02:11 AM

Be a little bit carefull with the PS3 and playing games atm. Lots of people are having problems with the Blu-Ray drives crapping out, myself included. Unclear if this hardware related or due to the latest firmware. I had just finished MSG4 which was the first game I had played on the PS3 (Bought it for movies) and now it wont read any discs and needs RMA.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1

I personally would not upgrade to 2.42 firmware and wait for the next release.

Smikey · 21-08-2008, 09:41 AM

Damn that sucks! I upgraded my PS3 to 2.42 and its fine (mine is jap tho), but thats really unfortunate!

Plenty of really excellent looking games on their way for the ps3.

One thing i wish though is that they had Gears of War 2! damnit, one reason i'd get or at least want to swap with an xbox to play it.

News just in: The new Need for Speed on PS3
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3169486

hks_kansei · 21-08-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMal

I personally would not upgrade to 2.42 firmware and wait for the next release.

woo.

thank god I'm still running whatever firmware it came out of the box with....

makes me think twice about updating to 2.42

Ripper323 · 21-08-2008, 06:14 PM

Timeshift is a good 1st person shooter, but with the ability of the suit you are wearing, you can slow down, stop, or even reverse time. Good when you stop time, run to the enemy and steal his gun, then when the time unfreezes, they're like "Where's my gun?"
Assasin's creed is still a favourite of mine, and I just recently bought the PS3 edition of Buzz with the wireless controllers. Good fun and you can play online as well.

02-KQ-LASR · 21-08-2008, 07:02 PM

i soooo wish sony made it backward compatible.....
they would sell soo many more.

70NYD · 21-08-2008, 07:08 PM

oh i think it is cus we n my mate played the original MGS1 from PS on his PS3. he has the new version 40Gb (one everione is saying isnt backcompatible) we didnt think of trying a ps2 game tho :|

02-KQ-LASR · 21-08-2008, 07:30 PM

from what i read it plays ps1 not ps2... which is stupid.

70NYD · 21-08-2008, 09:21 PM

LOL that is kinda stupid
i know that when it 1st came out it was backcompadible, but then they downgraded it to save costs. i think thats only 4 the 40gb one i think that the top of the range one can still play PS2 games but i dunno

mrpayner · 21-08-2008, 09:24 PM

Welcome to the PS3 clan! I've been converted from xbox.. Currently playing
- GTA4
- GT5P
- Assassins Creed
plus i've got others slowly ticking over too..

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMal

Be a little bit carefull with the PS3 and playing games atm. Lots of people are having problems with the Blu-Ray drives crapping out, myself included. Unclear if this hardware related or due to the latest firmware. I had just finished MSG4 which was the first game I had played on the PS3 (Bought it for movies) and now it wont read any discs and needs RMA.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1

I personally would not upgrade to 2.42 firmware and wait for the next release.

From what i hear it doesn't matter if it's the firmware or not.. One day it'll be fine, the next it's not. The bubble just appears for ages whilst doing nothing! I've recently replaced the lens and tray mechanism in a mates PS3 [he was running V2.38 i think]. He had 2 months left on his PS3 and didn't want to send it back to Sony as it takes 6-8 weeks PLUS you do not get your original console back, it's a refurbished one.

I personally do not like this one bit as you may have a pristine console when it's sent in, and get a blemished one back. Plus, once you receive the lens it's only a 45 minute job to change it over and you're back up and running [lens purchase arrives in less than a week].

I feel sorry for you Mal, I don't want it to happen to me either. If I still lived in Bowral I would offer to fix your PS3..

I also recommend setting up a Media server on your PC to stream stuff to the PS3.. I use a program called TVersity and it streams almost everything to the PS3 flawlessly.. The wireless feature out of the box works great on TVersity as well, even on a 54MBs router.

Adz

Rupewrecht · 21-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPayner

I've recently replaced the lens and tray mechanism in a mates PS3

Someone's just nominated himself to replace the laser in my PS2

Protege03 · 22-08-2008, 07:49 PM

when does the next firmware come out?

Smikey · 22-08-2008, 11:01 PM

Never know with these things?

All i know is that guitar hero world tour has druuuumsss!

White_Midnight · 25-08-2008, 12:05 AM

Yeah, PS3!

I thought if i should open a thread about PS3 and here it is.

I have a PS3 too, my games are: Unreal Tournament 3, The Elder Scroll´s: Oblivion, Ridge Racer 7, Colin McRae Dirt, GTA, Call of Duty 4, Uncharted, The Darkness,...

My online ID: Mr_Late_Night

I never had problems with the firmware´s, thanks Fortuna.

20-08-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
Protege03 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Car: Mazda 323 Protege 03 Posts: 308 View Photos By: Protege03	Ps3 I just received a PS3 with my new Sony TV and i havent got any games yet. just wondering who has a ps3 and what games you would recommend on buying that would be worth the money.

20-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#2
gtarone w3rd. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD Car: '01 Nissan 200sx S15 Posts: 329	I would suggest using it purely as a blue ray player, and gettin an xbox 360 elite Gta4 rocks, and is on both consoles great online too! But i am a fan boi to xbox's :P Steve __________________ Oh Hai!

20-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#3
Smikey AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Car: BA '97 Astina Posts: 452	Ooooh welcome to the PS3 ranks. Depends what you're into. But most people will get into Grand Theft Auto 4, and yes, they are identical except that you don't have to pay for multiplayer if you have a PS3. If you're into driving then Grand Turismo prologue is great, better if you have a steering wheel though. If you're into shooters, then Resistance: Fall of man is good (and cheap - it came out when the ps3 did), I'm playing Initial D Extreme Stage at the moment. Metal Gear Solid is alright i hear, but a lot of story... and not that much action. Usually i go to www.1up.com or www.gamespy.com and read the reviews first. There are also a lot of free demo downloads from the playstation network, just make a new account and visit the store and you can download heaps of stuff. Guitar Hero World tour is on it's way out in october with a kick ass drum kit, so that's what i'd be waiting for. That and Grand Turismo 5 (but this will take ages). Grid is an arcade style racer which is quite fun, with a good drift mode, but get the demo first and see if it's your kind of thing. __________________ Just Do It - Smikey

20-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
hks_kansei AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: a Car: Mondeo Posts: 344 View Photos By: hks_kansei	I'm currently having some awesome fun playing Assassin's Creed. I also have NFS: Pro Street, and while it's good fun it's not amazing. especially the handling, it's a little weird in some cases. __________________ 71.3kw@5341rpm - 394.4nm@3968rpm - Protek Dyno. 2000 Mazda MX5

20-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
Smikey AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Car: BA '97 Astina Posts: 452	when you go to the Playstation network (PSN), find the demo section and download them (it will take some time, so make sure you're on the net and 'perform in background', so you can still do stuff, when they're done there will be an extra name in the game section which will prompt you to install it when you try to open it, once it's installed that file will be gone and replaced with the demo in the game section, ready to play! NFS: Pro Street is pretty cool too, the handling is quite real i guess but yeah a bit weird and difficult. Assassin's Creed is cool too! like GTA4 but medieval style, horsejack! I would suggest buying games only as you need them, otherwise you'll get sick of them or lose focus to finish one. __________________ Just Do It - Smikey

20-08-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	oh man assasins creed, gta4 GT devil may cry... all good games dont get MGS4 unless ur a fan of MGS series. my mate has it n he can play it 4 hours (like me wit assasins creed) but i play it 4 5 min n got bored of it (like him wit assasins creed ) thats cus he grew up on the series since the first metalgear solid, n i grew up on nija gaiden, tenchu n other slasher close quarter games.. i only hada ps1 then i got a xbox so i didnt get to play them but even the one on xbox i didnt like that much. GTA4 is unbeleivably real. if you have any anger you take it out one the game. fighting, shooting, driving,flying(choppa) n ryding is all so fun. i got bored of it in a week tho, but id b playing it now if i had a ps3.. or if it was out on comp. if you end up getting a XBOX360 check out forza. thats handsdown (IMO) the best driving game, cus its GT handling and damage but NFS custumisation, and winning money is so hard cus if u redline even one time you do engine damage which you HAVE to repair at the end.. but enugh bout that i can go on for hours n hours haha __________________

21-08-2008, 02:11 AM	#8
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Be a little bit carefull with the PS3 and playing games atm. Lots of people are having problems with the Blu-Ray drives crapping out, myself included. Unclear if this hardware related or due to the latest firmware. I had just finished MSG4 which was the first game I had played on the PS3 (Bought it for movies) and now it wont read any discs and needs RMA. http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1 I personally would not upgrade to 2.42 firmware and wait for the next release. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

21-08-2008, 09:41 AM	#9
Smikey AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Car: BA '97 Astina Posts: 452	Damn that sucks! I upgraded my PS3 to 2.42 and its fine (mine is jap tho), but thats really unfortunate! Plenty of really excellent looking games on their way for the ps3. One thing i wish though is that they had Gears of War 2! damnit, one reason i'd get or at least want to swap with an xbox to play it. News just in: The new Need for Speed on PS3 http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3169486 __________________ Just Do It - Smikey Last edited by Smikey; 21-08-2008 at 09:45 AM. Reason: NFS news

21-08-2008, 06:14 PM	#11
Ripper323 Carless Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shanty town of Darwin Car: whatever I can borrow Posts: 1,044 View Photos By: Ripper323	Timeshift is a good 1st person shooter, but with the ability of the suit you are wearing, you can slow down, stop, or even reverse time. Good when you stop time, run to the enemy and steal his gun, then when the time unfreezes, they're like "Where's my gun?" Assasin's creed is still a favourite of mine, and I just recently bought the PS3 edition of Buzz with the wireless controllers. Good fun and you can play online as well. __________________

21-08-2008, 07:02 PM	#12
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	i soooo wish sony made it backward compatible..... they would sell soo many more. __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

21-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#13
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	oh i think it is cus we n my mate played the original MGS1 from PS on his PS3. he has the new version 40Gb (one everione is saying isnt backcompatible) we didnt think of trying a ps2 game tho :\| __________________

21-08-2008, 07:30 PM	#14
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	from what i read it plays ps1 not ps2... which is stupid. __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

21-08-2008, 09:21 PM	#15
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	LOL that is kinda stupid i know that when it 1st came out it was backcompadible, but then they downgraded it to save costs. i think thats only 4 the 40gb one i think that the top of the range one can still play PS2 games but i dunno __________________

22-08-2008, 07:49 PM	#18
Protege03 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Car: Mazda 323 Protege 03 Posts: 308 View Photos By: Protege03	when does the next firmware come out?

22-08-2008, 11:01 PM	#19
Smikey AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Car: BA '97 Astina Posts: 452	Never know with these things? All i know is that guitar hero world tour has druuuumsss! __________________ Just Do It - Smikey

25-08-2008, 12:05 AM	#20
White_Midnight Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vienna, Austria Car: 97' Astina, 85' Datsun HB11, 99' Opel Vectra B Posts: 74	Yeah, PS3! I thought if i should open a thread about PS3 and here it is. I have a PS3 too, my games are: Unreal Tournament 3, The Elder Scroll´s: Oblivion, Ridge Racer 7, Colin McRae Dirt, GTA, Call of Duty 4, Uncharted, The Darkness,... My online ID: Mr_Late_Night I never had problems with the firmware´s, thanks Fortuna.