Snail Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 So, who has actually got a PS3 then? I've seen Daz, Sparky, and AshleyAdam have them, anyone else? Lets here your comments, lets here what setup its attached to, lets here what it does well, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I bit still to early for report yet weve had everything out of box and so far really happy with look and feel of equipment. We was really worried how the controller was going to feel but even after using for a few hours a real improvement and tested wireless control upto about 18ft (Living Room) worked a treat. Snail kindly said about the 1.60 version update below is complete list of updates and the On -Screen keyboard is the business. Features included in PS3 system software update 1.60 An update to the PS3 system software was made available on March 22, 2007. With this update, the system software is version 1.60. Features updated in system software update 1.60 include: Main features that are new or revised Precision Zoom and Resolution settings (Internet Browser) Precision Zoom: You can automatically enlarge with pinpoint accuracy the area on the screen where the cursor is located. By analysing the web page source, the system automatically calculates the best enlargement rate based on the area where the cursor is located. Resolution settings: You can adjust web page size for optimal viewing based on the PS3 system’s video output resolution. A setting to reduce flickering of the screen when outputting in interlace mode has also been added. Full-size keyboard You can now use a full-size on-screen keyboard to enter text. Folding@home™ Folding@home™ is a distributed computing project that is run by Stanford University. The goal of the project is to research protein folding mechanisms in the hope that this will lead to medical treatments for related diseases. By starting the Folding@home™ program that is installed on a PS3 system, you can participate in this project over the Internet. Remote play via an access point You can now use the remote play feature from a PSP system via an access point. Addition of Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish as system languages Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish have been added as options in [system Language] under [system Settings]. Other new or revised features General Background downloading of data is now supported. Support for playback of BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) ver 3.0 has been added. The PS3 system can now automatically detect an HDMI connection to a TV. If the PS3 system is turned on with an HDMI cable connected, the screen for switching video output settings will be displayed automatically.* * Will not function unless the TV that is connected by the HDMI cable is turned on. Settings You can now select the character set to be used for file names under [system Settings] > [Character Set]. [Enable WMA Playback] has been added as an option under [system Settings]. [Disc Auto-Start] has been added as an option under [system Settings]. You can now restore backed up data to another PS3 system under [system Settings] > [backup Utility]. You can now register a keyboard and a mouse under [Accessory Settings] > [Register Bluetooth® Device]. [Remote Play Settings] has been added as an option. Music Support for playback of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) discs has been added.* * These discs are music discs created using SonicStage Mastering Studio Version 2.1 or later or DSD Direct Version 2.0 or later (both Sony products, sold separately). Video Motion JPEG and AVCHD (.m2ts) have been added as playable formats. Network [Download Management] has been added as a feature. Friends [start New Chat] has been added as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 What TV connection cables does the PS3 come with? Composite? Scart? Component? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] What TV connection cables does the PS3 come with? Composite? Scart? Component? [/ QUOTE ] Scart & Component Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Remote play via an access point You can now use the remote play feature from a PSP system via an access point. [/ QUOTE ] Does that mean that if you have music and movies stored on the PS3 you can access them from a PSP anywhere your PSP has a internet connection in the style of the Location Free Base Station/player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes. It's part of the Location Free system from Sony. And it's very very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I remember reading a few months back about the psp being used as rear view mirror on driving games not sure if thats still the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes. You can use it as that, depending on the game, but also to access parts of your PS3 while in another room. I wonder if I can stream a game to it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Yes. You can use it as that, depending on the game, but also to access parts of your PS3 while in another room. I wonder if I can stream a game to it though. [/ QUOTE ] Right I am trying to leave the house and get out to office but will all this talk tempting just to stay in. has anyone managed to get online yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Mine has arrived! Although I've already seen/touched/used one, it's still an impressive bit of kit and the build quality and finish is much nicer than the 360. Just want to be at home now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Mine's arrived too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazwareing Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I've been playing Motorstorm on mine all day and it's ace, it's even better than i thought it would be if that's at all possible. If you've not already got it connected through a HDMI cable i suggest doing it, the sound and picture quality is infinately better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I've been playing that all day too. My IT Director went out and bought it for me at lunch and I'm impressed with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I have a US version and having brought it back to the uk, have not yet had the balls to plug it in, despite assurances that it is multi voltage....... Blue ray was very very good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What TV connection cables does the PS3 come with? Composite? Scart? Component? [/ QUOTE ] Scart & Component [/ QUOTE ] Just to clarify, the unit comes with Scart and Composite. To use the unit in HD you will either need an HDMI cable (mine came with one) or a Component cable (£9.99 from Game) if you don't have HDMI input on your TV like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Oh and if you have downloaded GT HD I recommend you do - graphics are superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I thought you didn't want yours, Daz? You selling it on? As soon as I get mine home tonight, I'mm going to start downloading. Does anyone know if the old PS2 AV-->Scart lead will work on the PS3, or have they changed the connectors? I'm waiting a new TV with HD, but until then, just a 32" normal one. Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs1977 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Don't know if it's a mis price or just a crap game but Genji is up at £17.99 on Play.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I thought you didn't want yours, Daz? You selling it on? As soon as I get mine home tonight, I'mm going to start downloading. Does anyone know if the old PS2 AV-->Scart lead will work on the PS3, or have they changed the connectors? I'm waiting a new TV with HD, but until then, just a 32" normal one. Bugger. [/ QUOTE ] I tested a PS2 S video one on mine and it worked fine and the connector is the same so it should work OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkzz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I bought mine today with COD and Formula 1 championship, well the console kicks ass.. has great potential, but not too keen on CoD, its ok, but i dont like FPS games on consoles, i need a mouse and keyboard (thats after 3 years of playing online on the PC), and the F1 game is really good, amazing graphics but game play gets a little boring, and plus i aint very good at it..lool I just cant wait now for FIFA, GTA, Gran turismo etc etc... i dont think it will be played too much for now though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I have one too! Got Resistance, Fall of Man and downloaded GT:HD Its wicked! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I have one too! Got Resistance, Fall of Man and downloaded GT:HD Its wicked! Riz [/ QUOTE ] I am just online now with resistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 My PSN id is Rizvan Cant wait to get into the whole online gaming world! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 My PSN tag is SparkyUK This console is great! How do you get the new PS Home running though? I'm on the new firmware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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