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dyls · Oct 18, 2006

Am I the only person left with a SD TV? Oh wait, about 3/4 of the non-GAF world still has one. This interface will be all but invisible in standard def. Speaking of which, why do I see no setting for 480i?

IGN said:
you can chose from 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p and "custom."

Do you have to have component or better to have a PS3, because that would suck for me. (S-video, baby.)

dark10x · Oct 18, 2006

dyls said:
Am I the only person left with a SD TV? Oh wait, about 3/4 of the non-GAF world still has one. This interface will be all but invisible in standard def. Speaking of which, why do I see no setting for 480i? Do you have to have component or better to have a PS3, because that would suck for me. (S-video, baby.)

I assume that 480i will work by default if you are not using an HDTV. We don't know how that will work, but it obviously will. The system ships with composite and the inclusion of component input on a television does not necessarily imply that it is HD.

The interface will also adjust itself for your display. Sony isn't stupid enough to use such a small font for SDTV output as nobody could read it.

mckmas8808 · Oct 18, 2006

SnakeXs said:
Why would ripping CDs (especially in an age where so few OWN CDs) be a big deal when you can network to your PC/plug in a 3rd party mp3 player?

Because millions of people still buy CDs. Not to need my computer anymore is great. I don't have to use the Sony PSP software to transfer my music anymore after 11/17/06.

It's BIG news for me.

Bad_Boy · Oct 18, 2006

was this posted?....

PSM3 Demonstration of [older/not final] Firmware/OS
http://www.psmpodcast.com/?p=17
http://www.psmpodcast.com/podpress_trac/web/17/0/PSM_VP06.mp4

-they confirm bluetooth devices will work with the ps3, including cell phone headsets.
-they confirm you can hook up old ps2 eyetoy, or the new eyetoy2
-you can adjust mouse settings. like right or left handed, and pointer speed.
-you can assign music to photo slide shows.

mckmas8808 · Oct 18, 2006

SolidSnakex said:
It's not a big deal because everyone expected we'd be able to do that.

Damn I guess I was the only one out of the loop. :embarrsed:
Not to start a console war, but can the 360 do this?

dark10x · Oct 18, 2006

Bad_Boy said:
was this posted?....

PSM3 Demonstration of [older/not final] Firmware/OS
http://www.psmpodcast.com/?p=17

they confirm bluetooth devices will work with the ps3, including cell phone headsets.

That's fantastic!

Zombie James · Oct 18, 2006

Jim said:
Anyone else see the new PSM podcast?

A ~20 minute video of the XMB/PS3 in action.
http://www.psmpodcast.com/?p=17

A LOT of stuff to mess with, including keyboard/mouse settings (key repeat, key interval, pointer speeds) and everything.

Sweeeet...

Flo_Evans · Oct 18, 2006

mckmas8808 said:
Damn I guess I was the only one out of the loop. :embarrsed:
Not to start a console war, but can the 360 do this?

yes of course 360 can do it.

edit: Bluetooth headsets! **** YEAH! (I guess I need one now)

Bad_Boy · Oct 18, 2006

wow, i didnt even see jim's post. sorry about that.

Zombie James · Oct 18, 2006

"Install Package Files"... hmm...

Kabuki Quantum Lover · Oct 18, 2006

_leech_ said:
"Install Package Files"... hmm...

"Just ignore that one..."

dyls · Oct 18, 2006

dark10x said:
Sony isn't stupid enough to use such a small font for SDTV output as nobody could read it.

Yeah, no company would be stupid enough to screw over the majority of consumers.

mckmas8808 · Oct 18, 2006

_leech_ said:
"Install Package Files"... hmm...

Yeah hmmmm.... is right. Gamer's Day Sony, we need to know about this.

dark10x · Oct 18, 2006

dyls said:
Yeah, no company would be stupid enough to screw over the majority of consumers.

I don't know what that is referring to, but it's likely the Dead Rising situation (which would be entirely, 100% different from what we are discussing).

kaching · Oct 18, 2006

Hopefully custom resolution will accomodate full resolution of a lot of current HDTV panels that are 1366x768. Sony has quite a few of those themselves.

dark10x · Oct 18, 2006

kaching said:
Hopefully custom resolution will accomodate full resolution of a lot of current HDTV panels that are 1366x768. Sony has quite a few of those themselves.

That will only be possible if VGA is used, however. HDMI will not accept 1366x768.

kaching · Oct 18, 2006

dark10x said:
That will only be possible if VGA is used, however. HDMI will not accept 1366x768.

Interesting, didn't know that. Do you know why? Component should accept that resolution, shouldn't it?

dark10x · Oct 18, 2006

kaching said:
Interesting, didn't know that. Do you know why? Component should accept that resolution, shouldn't it?

I don't believe it will either. Those inputs use HDTV standards as a base (720p/1080i/1080p). If you feed a 1024x768 image through HDMI or component, for instance, you will see a smaller 4:3 window rendered at 1080i.

jarosh · Oct 18, 2006

man this stuff is really intriguing. so many possibilites. i'm really diggin all the multimedia functionalities. sounds like the ultimate living room media center machine.

Bad_Boy · Oct 18, 2006

the time and date stuff really is a nice touch. making the screen brighter during the day when the sun is up, and darker when the sun is down. that kinda explains why we have been seeing black and gold menus, i thought they were two different theme colors at first.

gofreak · Oct 18, 2006

Jim said:
A ~20 minute video of the XMB/PS3 in action.
http://www.psmpodcast.com/?p=17

Wow, cool, didn't see that before.

Looks like it'll support the old eyetoy from day one.

Also, quite funny that the background colour/brightness is tuned according to how the sun rises and sets each given day

When he was talking about the "Register Bluetooth Device" option he almost confirmed generic headset support, but not quite IMO..his words were kind of careful there. It'll be interesting to see if that is actually the case.

edit - aw, he completely skipped over "Install Package File". Come to think of it, it's worth considering that both that and "Other System Install" may be debug functionality only, and not related to Linux or stuff like that..it's a possibility.

Safe Bet · Oct 18, 2006

jarosh said:
...i'm really diggin all the multimedia functionalities. sounds like the ultimate living room media center machine.

May - I want a pure game machine not a multi-media device you ****ing bastards!

November - This shit is awesome! You better step up your game Microsoft!

Bad_Boy · Oct 18, 2006

gofreak said:
When he was talking about the "Register Bluetooth Device" option he almost confirmed generic headset support, but not quite IMO..his words were kind of careful there. It'll be interesting to see if that is actually the case.

really? i didnt think he was really hesitant or careful about his words there...atleast to me.

gofreak · Oct 18, 2006

Bad_Boy said:
really? i didnt think he was really hesitant or careful about his words there...atleast to me.

This is what he said:

"whether it be your controller or other Bluetooth devices like headset like you use for your cellphone"

That to me isn't quite unambiguous enough in that he may be referring to an official one that is 'like' the ones you can use with cellphones.

Then again, Sony hasn't announced one amongst their peripherals yet, so maybe it's the same as the HDD - they're not providing one because you can use any one. That'd be awesome, but we'll see.

edit - here's the english version of that "Playstation Network" screenshot posted earlier:

He doesn't go into detail, refers to announcements 'in two weeks' (which is probably tomorrow - this was probably done a couple of weeks ago)

sonycowboy · Oct 18, 2006

gofreak said:
This is what he said:

"whether it be your controller or other Bluetooth devices like headset like you use for your cellphone"

That to me isn't quite unambiguous enough in that he may be referring to an official one that is 'like' the ones you can use with cellphones.

Then again, Sony hasn't announced one amongst their peripherals yet, so maybe it's the same as the HDD - they're not providing one because you can use any one. That'd be awesome, but we'll see.

IMO, they wouldn't put the cost of Bluetooth in there (both chipset & licensing) unless they intend to leverage the wealth of devices out there.

Of course, that would cut down on the potential of simultaneous online players as both the headset and the controller would take up the 7 available bluetooth connections. Which would limit you to 3 simulataneous users on the same PS3. (+1 without a headset)

kaching · Oct 18, 2006

gofreak said:
"whether it be your controller or other Bluetooth devices like headset like you use for your cellphone"

That to me isn't quite unambiguous enough in that he may be referring to an official one that is 'like' the ones you can use with cellphones.

I think you're just letting all the skeptics around here get to you.

It's just a manner of speaking - it didn't sound like he was trying to be intentionally ambiguous, just trying to be brief in explaining that'll work with Bluetooth headsets w/o belaboring the point.

jarosh · Oct 18, 2006

Safe Bet said:
May - I want a pure game machine not a multi-media device you ****ing bastards!

November - This shit is awesome! You better step up your game Microsoft!

wtf is your problem. these kinds of generalizations make me ****ing sick and they make you look like a complete fanboy tool. find a post where i complained about multimedia crap or blu-ray or whatever in the ps3. i'm not a blinded f*cking fanboy.

rager · Oct 18, 2006

I wonder if you can use a bluetooth cellphone headset with the PS3, that would be awesome if you can.

gofreak · Oct 18, 2006

kaching said:
I think you're just letting all the skeptics around here get to you.

Ever literal is me..

Safe Bet · Oct 18, 2006

jarosh said:
wtf is your problem. these kinds of generalizations make me ****ing sick and they make you look like a complete fanboy tool. find a post where i complained about multimedia crap or blu-ray or whatever in the ps3. i'm not a blinded f*cking fanboy.

I was merely using your excitement over the new features to help show how badly some journalists underestimated the market.

I apologize if you think I meant to offend/attack you in anyway.

Safe Bet

jarosh · Oct 18, 2006

Safe Bet said:
I was merely using your excitement over the new features to help show how badly some journalists underestimated the market.

I apologize if you think I meant to offend/attack you in anyway.

Safe Bet

alright, okay. i might have overreacted a little there anyway. apology accepted.

Raistlin · Oct 18, 2006

kaching said:
Interesting, didn't know that. Do you know why? Component should accept that resolution, shouldn't it?

While there nothing technically preventing component from accepting nearly any resolution ... it has to do with video processor in the TV. The processor can only handle a certain set of resolutions, so it basically throws out the rest.

This really isn't a big deal, since basically all video components that output via component are standardized to 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p.

When it comes to VGA, it generally comes down to the specific makie/model as to what of the following it will accept (or some combination thereof):

* the same resolutions as the component input

* Some set of standard PC resolutions - with more recent TV's including widescreen support

* 1:1 resoluton at its native resolution (applicable for fixed pixel displays only)

* mode where it will display at incoming signal's native res ... and fill in all unused pixels black (applicable for fixed pixel displays only)

Kangu · Oct 18, 2006

Safe Bet said:
I was merely using your excitement over the new features to help show how badly some journalists underestimated the market.

I apologize if you think I meant to offend/attack you in anyway.

Safe Bet

INTERNET: SERIOS BUSYNEZZ

EGM92 · Oct 18, 2006

OT but still on the subject of the PS3, what time is Gamers Day tomorrow?? I need to take an extended lunch break then.

Bad_Boy · Oct 18, 2006

gofreak said:
This is what he said:

"whether it be your controller or other Bluetooth devices like headset like you use for your cellphone"

Yeah to me it's like he was using the cellphone headset as an example of what you can use. I guess we will find out soon.

kaching · Oct 18, 2006

EGM92 said:
OT but still on the subject of the PS3, what time is Gamers Day tomorrow?? I need to take an extended lunch break then.

It's all day. Probably starts around 9-10 am PST.

Safe Bet · Oct 18, 2006

Sorry, I got too far off-topic:

*deleted*

gutter_trash · Oct 18, 2006

Bad_Boy said:
wow, i didnt even see jim's post. sorry about that.

it`s okay, I just saw yours now and it`s the first time I see that video podcast,
thanks bro

Genji II is on my to buy list now, despite the bad players playing I see the extension of Genji I over hear with the coolness of real time character change (not sarcasme) I like the choice of characters being able to be swapped for your needs

Y2Kev · Oct 18, 2006

OMG

PS3 IS COMING BITCHES

jarosh · Oct 18, 2006

Y2Kevbug11 said:
OMG

PS3 IS COMING BITCHES

no wai

Y2Kev · Oct 18, 2006

jarosh said:
no wai

YES WAI

omg brightness changes based on time of day?

GET OUT *push*

jiggle · Oct 19, 2006

Insane Metal said:
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/740/740005p1.html

One of the cool things about multimedia playback is that the PS3 can play back external files. By connecting a PSP to the PS3 via USB, the music, movies and images that are on the Memory Stick loaded into the PSP become accessible from the video, music and photo menus on the PS3. It's unclear if this is the case when the two systems are communicating via Wi-Fi.

Nice. Won't be needing the memory card reader thing, from the premium pack, for photo viewing

Hope it's not wifi only

T-21:32:40

Bad_Boy · Oct 19, 2006

some more pictures...

of the system itself

credit to Sephiroth_VII @ e-mpire.

if people keep complaining about the text size in the XMB...i dunno what else to tell ya besides....GLASSES/CONTACTS!

Uncle · Oct 19, 2006

Are there any more resolutions available (with different cables perhaps) than those in the picture?

Oni Jazar · Oct 19, 2006

Anyone know if we can access the 60Gb HD like a network drive? I'd love to be able to drop music and vids on there from a PC.

Also I really wish they would have shown the music player and movie player. Those functions on the PSP are lacking.

Bad_Boy · Oct 19, 2006

Uncle said:
Are there any more resolutions available (with different cables perhaps) than those in the picture?

480p
720p
1080i
1080p
custom res.

those are the settings that show up in the main display menu.

Kabuki Quantum Lover · Oct 19, 2006

My face is melting off because of these pictures!

Uncle · Oct 19, 2006

Bad_Boy said:
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
custom res.

those are the settings that show up in the main display menu.

Custom res? You can actually set it yourself? Awesome, if so.

Rice-Eater · Oct 19, 2006

Custom Res = VGA?

HDMI and Component are only capable of 720p and 1080i/p, right? So I guess if there is a VGA cable, then we can set it to 1360x768. Hopefully that's the case, I'd like to get every pixel that my TV is capable of.

Bad_Boy · Oct 19, 2006

Uncle said:
Custom res? You can actually set it yourself? Awesome, if so.

Not really sure to be honest, but I expect it to have some resolutions preset for those odd looking 768p resolutions and such. Somebody on another forum mentioned it could be other resolutions for 1600x1200 monitors to upscale 1080p to fill every pixel. Guess we will find out for sure one of these days.

typo said:
My face is melting off because of these pictures!

is that good or bad? :lol

edit:
I just noticed...

anybody see some different icons there for users menu and the friends menu? or is it just me?

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