**offical Ps3 Owner's Thread** Part 4

[Bigdolf]

Any of you PS3 brahs have gamefly? Is it worth it? I'm thinking of getting the 2 games for 22$ a month roughly. Can you send 1 back and keep the other or do they need to be both at the same time?

I have a similar thing w/ blockbuster now but their selection kind of sucks but its convenient as its on my way home from work.

That's the deal I have. You can keep either game out as long as you please. And when you purchase the game from them its a hell of a lot cheaper than buying it used from other stores

[5Six]

I picked up Oblivion: Game of the Year edition for the PS3. Is it any good? Currently playing FFVII on the PSN

[Mikehc69]

I picked up Oblivion: Game of the Year edition for the PS3. Is it any good? Currently playing FFVII on the PSN

Its amazing, one of my favorite games.

[iOryan]

Anyone playing Blazblue? If so, what character do you use? I'm thinking about maining Rachel - I just see a lot of potential in her drive attack.

[Hotmoltenlava]

That's the deal I have. You can keep either game out as long as you please. And when you purchase the game from them its a hell of a lot cheaper than buying it used from other stores

How much for one a month?.....(I know, I should just look it up.....don't fell like it....lol)

[Hotmoltenlava]

"As a result of market analysis we have taken a Publishing decision that January 2010 is the optimum release time in the Western Markets to maximize this exciting new title's potential."

This is Marketing PR Manager Wonk-speak for........"We decided we would get our ass kicked by Modern Warfare 2, so we are going to wait to release once all the little bastards get sick of it and want another game".......lol.

[Ces.]

Anyone playing Blazblue? If so, what character do you use? I'm thinking about maining Rachel - I just see a lot of potential in her drive attack.

Haven't played much this week but I mostly use Hakumen. Too bad I get booted from games online for using him.

BB community is one of the worst I've run into so far.

[elandry]

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK the 3rd party dude said he tried to fix it but the problem I have isn't the common problem (eg. similar to the red rings of death) he said that it might be the actual CPU or GPU that was fried.

So looks like I'm forking up over 200$ to sony to get it fixed... almost doesn't feel worth it since i can get a brand new 80 gig for less than 2x that much.


**** man, when i invest 600$ in a system I want it to work properly for the entire time I have it, I haven't even used it half as much as most users, I consider myself a casual gamer. it's bull****. you think i should get it fixed? I mean, no offense but nothing except ff13 coming out this year seems appealing to me.... maybe I'll just save up then buy a new one when it comes out.

either way I'm pissed.

[TSD87]

Getting a ps 3 in a week or two.

What games should I get first?

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK the 3rd party dude said he tried to fix it but the problem I have isn't the common problem (eg. similar to the red rings of death) he said that it might be the actual CPU or GPU that was fried.

So looks like I'm forking up over 200$ to sony to get it fixed... almost doesn't feel worth it since i can get a brand new 80 gig for less than 2x that much.


**** man, when i invest 600$ in a system I want it to work properly for the entire time I have it, I haven't even used it half as much as most users, I consider myself a casual gamer. it's bull****. you think i should get it fixed? I mean, no offense but nothing except ff13 coming out this year seems appealing to me.... maybe I'll just save up then buy a new one when it comes out.

either way I'm pissed.

FF13 will be a huge title, so there is sure to be a bundle of that. So if there is nothing else that interests you, waiting might be a good idea.

[SolidSnake84]

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK the 3rd party dude said he tried to fix it but the problem I have isn't the common problem (eg. similar to the red rings of death) he said that it might be the actual CPU or GPU that was fried.

So looks like I'm forking up over 200$ to sony to get it fixed... almost doesn't feel worth it since i can get a brand new 80 gig for less than 2x that much.


**** man, when i invest 600$ in a system I want it to work properly for the entire time I have it, I haven't even used it half as much as most users, I consider myself a casual gamer. it's bull****. you think i should get it fixed? I mean, no offense but nothing except ff13 coming out this year seems appealing to me.... maybe I'll just save up then buy a new one when it comes out.

either way I'm pissed.

that sucks man...id be extremely pissed b/c i shelled out like $800 when i bought mine...$50 for geek squad installation...$120 for a huge ass hard drive...$50 for a 2nd controller...$500 for new 80 gb system with mgs4 bundle (was a lot when i got it)...$70 for wireless router...then bought another game and the tax as well...of course i get to keep the router and controller etc...but still....if a system is gonna be that damn expensive, it better be reliable and do its job...that's the sole job, to play games and be used as an entertainment machine (ie to use the web browser, go to the psn store, play blu-rays)...i also consider myself a casual gamer...i play probably once every 2 weeks at most...(though i used to play like 10 hrs a day on ps2 with ff10 etc...used to be a total vgame nerd)...i just dont have time anymore with work...but if my system went considering how rarely i use it, and that i probably use it 50/50 for the blu-ray capabilities, just as much as the gaming aspect of it...i couldnt condone spending anymore money on it...fortunately i can afford it with my job if it does go...but i feel for the younger guys who save their ass off working a terrible job to pay for their dream system and then it goes to ****.../rant, i myself am not pissed, it just upsets me to see people's money get wasted when stuff like this shoudlnt happen...i mean my ORIGINAL NES as well as my SNES and genesis still work...to compare, my NES is from the mid 1980's, over 20 years ago...with today's technology, stuff like this shoudlnt be happening...i sometimes feel like it is a ploy that companies specifically program into certain consoles that they will fail after a certain period of time, to boost their income when they have to repair them (and of course people are going to repair them with so much money invested in the pricey games)...same way shady mechanics will do with cars...i dunno, maybe im insane but gl getting a new system brah.

[LiftHeavy85]

Getting a ps 3 in a week or two.

What games should I get first?




FF13 will be a huge title, so there is sure to be a bundle of that. So if there is nothing else that interests you, waiting might be a good idea.

not worth it, if mine ever breaks im done with it...im already planning to build a new computer so right now I'll prob use my ps3 for movies and sports titles

[Greek_Elite]

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK the 3rd party dude said he tried to fix it but the problem I have isn't the common problem (eg. similar to the red rings of death) he said that it might be the actual CPU or GPU that was fried.

So looks like I'm forking up over 200$ to sony to get it fixed... almost doesn't feel worth it since i can get a brand new 80 gig for less than 2x that much.


**** man, when i invest 600$ in a system I want it to work properly for the entire time I have it, I haven't even used it half as much as most users, I consider myself a casual gamer. it's bull****. you think i should get it fixed? I mean, no offense but nothing except ff13 coming out this year seems appealing to me.... maybe I'll just save up then buy a new one when it comes out.

either way I'm pissed.

if its costing you more than 200 to fix it, then maybe would be better to get a new one? didnt someone post up a deal up here for a new one for $300.. then u can sell yur old one for parts maybe ger $50-75 for it and then your only out minimal money

[RICKY_BOBBY]

if its costing you more than 200 to fix it, then maybe would be better to get a new one? didnt someone post up a deal up here for a new one for $300.. then u can sell yur old one for parts maybe ger $50-75 for it and then your only out minimal money

I was actually thinking the same thing earlier. Try to sell it and wait for a price drop.. by that time FF13, GT5, GOW3, MW2, Heavy Rain.. etc will all be out. If you can't live without a PS3 then you might need to cough up the cash money bruh.

[ruggerirish]

I was actually thinking the same thing earlier. Try to sell it and wait for a price drop.. by that time FF13, GT5, GOW3, MW2, Heavy Rain.. etc will all be out. If you can't live without a PS3 then you might need to cough up the cash money bruh.

be interesting to see if the move to slim made it as unreliable as the ps2 slim, that really sucked azz

[ZBlacktt]

Why does this sound like something you shouldn't be doing anyway, lol... Like reading a book while driving. ruggerirish, get ya back on recharge.

NY State proposing ban on gaming while driving


New York doesn't want you distracted while steering that 2,500 lb. hunk of metal plastic, according to a recently passed bill brought to our attention by Buffalo Business First, banning all kinds of behind-the-wheel diversions. If you often enjoy a quick round of Retro Game Challenge or Patapon while at a stop light, know the cops would be able to confiscate your handheld and totally erase your game saves. Okay, we made that up. Offenders would actually get a $150 fine.

The new law (much like Hawaii's) doesn't just apply to games and, should it pass, will make a number of activities on your phone (text, surf the web, hold it up and look at it) illegal to do while driving. Sure, it has everyone's safety in mind, but we really think the government is crazy if it expects us to pull over and park every time we try to level up our Pidgey.

[Murbo]

Why does this sound like something you shouldn't be doing anyway, lol... Like reading a book while driving. ruggerirish, get ya back on recharge.

I wonder how many people actually drive and play games at the same time. Doesn't seem like many to me.

[solidsnake88]

if its costing you more than 200 to fix it, then maybe would be better to get a new one? didnt someone post up a deal up here for a new one for $300.. then u can sell yur old one for parts maybe ger $50-75 for it and then your only out minimal money

I was actually thinking the same thing earlier. Try to sell it and wait for a price drop.. by that time FF13, GT5, GOW3, MW2, Heavy Rain.. etc will all be out. If you can't live without a PS3 then you might need to cough up the cash money bruh.

ethical and moral issues aside....you could always do the old switch a roo at wal mart lol. but if you get caught you're fukkked

[BigDreams21]

I wonder how many people actually drive and play games at the same time. Doesn't seem like many to me.

Same, sounds so odd. Like I don't think I ever thought of doing that once.

[SolidSnake84]

ethical and moral issues aside....you could always do the old switch a roo at wal mart lol. but if you get caught you're fukkked

BROTHER...WE WERE RAISED BETTER THAN THIS! after our brothers sacrificed themselves to better our own genetic makeup, i had hoped that our issues of morality were in the past...but what you're suggesting is worse than....LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (no serious)

[Decoy Octopus]

BROTHER...WE WERE RAISED BETTER THAN THIS! after our brothers sacrificed themselves to better our own genetic makeup, i had hoped that our issues of morality were in the past...but what you're suggesting is worse than....LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (no serious)

After 2002 the console market was split into two SONY and MICROSOFT, this marked the beginning of the console war.

[SolidSnake84]

After 2002 the console market was split into two SONY and MICROSOFT, this marked the beginning of the console war.

well-played, sir.

edit---btw, i never bought anything in PSN store...but is it true that if u buy something u can share it with up to 5 other people??? anyone wanna share ff7 wtih me?? i have the actual game and my ps2 around (which will play it)...but would be nice to just have it on my ps3 HD...i dont use any credit cards so i cant purchase anything from the store (apparently u cant use ur debit cards)...have tried before...for what it's worth i will rep you! and possibly send u inspirational messages to ur account name so u have some motivation in ur inbox everytime u load up ur ps3 lolz

[ruggerirish]

well-played, sir.

edit---btw, i never bought anything in PSN store...but is it true that if u buy something u can share it with up to 5 other people??? anyone wanna share ff7 wtih me?? i have the actual game and my ps2 around (which will play it)...but would be nice to just have it on my ps3 HD...i dont use any credit cards so i cant purchase anything from the store (apparently u cant use ur debit cards)...have tried before...for what it's worth i will rep you! and possibly send u inspirational messages to ur account name so u have some motivation in ur inbox everytime u load up ur ps3 lolz

for some reason the last updates seem to have over-ridden this

whoever you share with will have to use your login to use it

[TheAustrianOak]

for some reason the last updates seem to have over-ridden this

whoever you share with will have to use your login to use it

nahh. i share with a bunch of people and i dont have to login as them to play

[ruggerirish]

nahh. i share with a bunch of people and i dont have to login as them to play

how did u do it? kepy saying to the other guy"you must be signed in to use this content" - was connected btw

[RICKY_BOBBY]

how did u do it? kepy saying to the other guy"you must be signed in to use this content" - was connected btw

you know how when you turn on your PS3 and the ask you to pick a file? you can't erase the person's file that you've shared from. So their account has to be on your PS3 forever.

[ZBlacktt]

News

The PlayStation 3 May Be Doing Better Than People Think

"It's in third place." "Sony messed up." "Sony is doomed!" Unless you're new to the Internet (in that case, welcome!), you've probably heard all of the anti-Sony PlayStation 3 comments before.

Ever since its launch in 2006, the PS3 has been often called a failure by some Web sites and people (and of course, fanboys).

Even in 2009, with Sony's outstanding game lineup, people are still criticizing the console and its games. The point is, people still love to hate the PS3. But is any of it true?

To quote: After doing some research, I've come to the conclusion that no, it's not even close. In fact, despite currently being outsold by the Wii and Xbox 360, Sony's latest console has been doing a very good job.

First off, there's the sales. As of March 31st, 2009, the PS3 had sold 22.91 million units worldwide, while the Xbox 360 sold 30.2 million units. That's a lead of approximately 7 million.

But when the PS3 first launched, the 360 had sold 10 million units (since it had a one year headstart). That means that since the PS3 launch, the 360's lead has shrunk by 3 million units.

Now let's look at the last-gen consoles. In their lifetimes, the Gamecube sold 21.74 million units, and the original Xbox 24 million. With the PS3 at 23 million, that means that it has sold the same amount as the Gamecube and Xbox in about half the time.

Lastly, there's the issue of cost. Sony lose money on every PS3 sold. In 2006 when the PS3 launched, Sony were losing approximately $250 on every PS3 sold. But now with Blu-Ray development costs dropping (as well as Sony taking a few features out of the console), the development costs are (as of January last year) about $450.

80 GB PS3s currently cost about $400, which means that Sony is now only losing $50 per PS3. The development costs of Blu-Ray will continue to drop, which means eventually Sony will start making money off of the PS3. Until then, though, they still have sales from the PS2, PSP, and other electronics (such as TVs and standalone Blu-Ray players) to help recover their losses.

So, with the PS3 selling the way it is, and Sony not having any real money problems, I think that the PS3 is doing pretty well, and it's only going to improve over the next few years. To everybody out there who says that the PS3 is a failure and will be discontinued, stop kidding yourselves, please.

[ruggerirish]

you know how when you turn on your PS3 and the ask you to pick a file? you can't erase the person's file that you've shared from. So their account has to be on your PS3 forever.

could it just be done without the p/w?

[RICKY_BOBBY]

could it just be done without the p/w?

Yea.. I have my profile on my friend's younger bros PS3. Every time I buy a game I just login into my account from his PS3 and download the game for him. and he doesn't know my pw so he can't go on their and buy ****. so as long as my account is on his PS3.. he'll be able to play the games.. when he deletes my profile then the message "you must be signed in to use this content" will come up.

[ruggerirish]

Yea.. I have my profile on my friend's younger bros PS3. Every time I buy a game I just login into my account from his PS3 and download the game for him. and he doesn't know my pw so he can't go on their and buy ****. so as long as my account is on his PS3.. he'll be able to play the games.. when he deletes my profile then the message "you must be signed in to use this content" will come up.

sweet thanks dude

[M@XLOL]

does anyone want to play ufc undisputed <3 (no homo)