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SOCOM Confrontation - Impressions/reviews/etc
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Lion Heart
Banned
Ya im thinking of selling this too sortof, the headset is where the my money was going. PM me if interested anyway.
AgentOtaku
Member
tribal24 said:
hahah, I did a wtf!? too
Lion Heart
Banned
YagizY said:
Probably 35 shipped, Let me take the night to think about it, tmr i'll let you know if thats cool.
Tribal24 said:
Just turn it on while in the dock.
InterMoniker
Member
Hopefully I can join you guys tomorrow. I should be getting my ps3 back from repairs.
Edit: whoa after seeing TTP's post on the last page maybe not.
Edit: whoa after seeing TTP's post on the last page maybe not.
I'm a complete noob to Socom and online in general but my 2 hour or so experience with Socom was... I don't know rough? 1st I thought it froze on the install since it didn't appear to be doing anything and there was no disk access but I left it alone to watch Bill Maher for a while and it finally installed. Then I created a profile only to get it corrupted before I even played a match.
Oh and getting the mic paired was more of a challenge than it should've been. Part of it was due to my own stupidity since it took me far too long to discover that you plug the cable into the well hidden USB port on the mic NOT the cradle. I then followed the procedure in the manual but never did see the power light flash green or red but somehow it did sync up.
I then played about 5 or 6 rounds of demotion I believe. Overall a little more laggy than I would like and the voices would frequently cut out and I was generally lost as I learn the controls but it was fun. My main concern was 2 of the games locked up forcing me to reboot the PS3. I really hope that's not an ongoing issue.
Anyway, I assume the technical issues will eventually be sorted out but I'll stick with it for now. Is the GAF clan admitting noobs such as myself? If so I wouldn't ind an invite if they're being sent out.
Oh and getting the mic paired was more of a challenge than it should've been. Part of it was due to my own stupidity since it took me far too long to discover that you plug the cable into the well hidden USB port on the mic NOT the cradle. I then followed the procedure in the manual but never did see the power light flash green or red but somehow it did sync up.
I then played about 5 or 6 rounds of demotion I believe. Overall a little more laggy than I would like and the voices would frequently cut out and I was generally lost as I learn the controls but it was fun. My main concern was 2 of the games locked up forcing me to reboot the PS3. I really hope that's not an ongoing issue.
Anyway, I assume the technical issues will eventually be sorted out but I'll stick with it for now. Is the GAF clan admitting noobs such as myself? If so I wouldn't ind an invite if they're being sent out.
supermackem
Banned
Wow i imported this on its way via dhl, im starting to wish i never bothered now. When will sony get there shit toghter with online, resistence 1 managed it maybe the only game to fully do so on the playstation imho. Sony need to lay some basic things down to devs, i mean i cant even invite a friend in wipeout hd ffs something ive some to expect from an online game.
GrayFoxPL
Member
I'm a Socom old timer. Not a wonderful player mind you, but man it was first real online experience for me. All those great memories, ahhhh.
Anyway I played the beta only for brief while. When it worked it felt perfect like a mix of all 3 socoms plus countless improvments.
But most of the time it didn't work. I had so many hard freezes, errors, so many times had to reset the PS3 it almost fucking killed the console. I stopped trying.
I want to get this so bad, but I'm afraid it'll go to shit like the beta. I read the problems were fixed and I read this:
I had the very same problem in the Beta. I'm thinking this is connected to most or all other problems I had. So if it's still there for me in the full game then I'm gonna cry.
Don't know what to do
. Risk and get it now or wait, or wait, or forget about it?
When I play MGO I write : "Red^!".
Oh, and almost forgot: Is there Blizzard or something like it? I've read somewhere here there's something like it.
Anyway I played the beta only for brief while. When it worked it felt perfect like a mix of all 3 socoms plus countless improvments.
But most of the time it didn't work. I had so many hard freezes, errors, so many times had to reset the PS3 it almost fucking killed the console. I stopped trying.
I want to get this so bad, but I'm afraid it'll go to shit like the beta. I read the problems were fixed and I read this:
Suburban_Nooblet said:
I had the very same problem in the Beta. I'm thinking this is connected to most or all other problems I had. So if it's still there for me in the full game then I'm gonna cry.
Don't know what to do
. Risk and get it now or wait, or wait, or forget about it?When I play MGO I write : "Red^!"
.Oh, and almost forgot: Is there Blizzard or something like it? I've read somewhere here there's something like it.
Rice-Eater
Member
I mainly bought this for the headset, I consider the game a bonus. I played the original Socom 1 and 2 on the PS3, but I could never get into it. And it's the same here with Confrontation.
Since it looks like it's going to work out for one guy, I thought I'd give it a try to and see if I can sell my copy in this thread. Heres my offer folks, I"m selling my once(as in it's only gone in my PS3 once) used copy for $25(includes packaging and shipping). If I get no taker by the end of th weekend then I'm going to either let it collect dust or see what Gamestop offers me for it.
PM me if you're interested.
Since it looks like it's going to work out for one guy, I thought I'd give it a try to and see if I can sell my copy in this thread. Heres my offer folks, I"m selling my once(as in it's only gone in my PS3 once) used copy for $25(includes packaging and shipping). If I get no taker by the end of th weekend then I'm going to either let it collect dust or see what Gamestop offers me for it.
PM me if you're interested.
Regret Truth
Member
aj2good4you2 said:
Thanks for the suggestions, but I'm getting the same errors.Leo the 3rd said:
Whatever, at least the headset looks cool =/
Greg said:
Warhawk has had its issue for a long, long time after release, didnt make it any less fun though, and now it is probably best example of multiplayer around... Of course, people paid for the game, so they have every right to be pissed off and hopefully they fix Socom fast...
biocat said:I was just about to buy this from PSN but decided to check this thread first.
I think I'll wait until the issues are sorted out. Buying a game and not being able to play it is no fun. I feel for you guys. At least you disc version people have the headset to keep you company.
Probably a good idea, but I can tell you that this game definitely kicks ass. I've been able to play quite a few games without any issues so far.
And just to put the launch into perspective so far, Warhawk and Rainbow Six Vegas were ten times worse when they first came out. We know from the beta that Slant Six is dedicated to improving SOCOM, so things will only get better.
While I think the hit detection is fine, something is definitely up with the power of the sniper rifles and handguns - they are currently worthless or straight up broken.
The second or two pauses or short freezes from the beta are still very much present right now. It downright kills any kind of flow or pace that you could get together while playing.
I hope they figure something out soon because right now the game is just not fun to play.......
The second or two pauses or short freezes from the beta are still very much present right now. It downright kills any kind of flow or pace that you could get together while playing.
I hope they figure something out soon because right now the game is just not fun to play.......
Whether they are needed or not, these features were promised by Slant Six. Infact, it's even on the goddamn package. It makes you think it's some sort of marketing ploy just to get more buyers.Kingsora said:
And we should think the Warhawk fuckup would be a nice lesson for Sony to get shit right the first time. Alot of players left the game and didn't even give it a chance because of the endless issues =/.spwolf said:
Even so, Warhawk is technically more demanding then socom (planes/tanks/large maps) and only had a closed beta. Socom was in a better position; it's not as if this is the first time this game is going online.
It's fucking sad a launch game has been more fucking stable than these piece of shit second-gen games.
Dont forget this is all under Sony.
Gamecocks625
Member
GQman2121 said:
Say it ain't so. I need some socom
Maybe the servers are getting absolutely hammered and they'll be sorted out soon.
I got SOCOM last night (along with Dead Space) and decided to give it a try before starting Dead Space. Worst decision ever
I spent about 45 minutes installing SOCOM (the new installer sucks, why no progress bar for the first 2/3 minutes?) and downloading/installing the 400Mb+ patch. After that I created and customized my 2 characters (another 20 minutes or so) and finally started my search for a US East coast game.
Almost all US East servers were full, but eventually I found one and joined the channel. I get into a non-ranked game and the round ends when I join. After the rounds ends I get stuck in the results screen and eventually kicked out of the game. Tried to join a few more games and I always get kicked out as soon as the round is about to start.
Unfortunately until SOCOM becomes stable I cannot recommend it to anyone I know, this feels as bad as the beta (minus loading times). Personally I'm done with it until the next patch (I believe it will be out within a couple of weeks).
I spent about 45 minutes installing SOCOM (the new installer sucks, why no progress bar for the first 2/3 minutes?) and downloading/installing the 400Mb+ patch. After that I created and customized my 2 characters (another 20 minutes or so) and finally started my search for a US East coast game.
Almost all US East servers were full, but eventually I found one and joined the channel. I get into a non-ranked game and the round ends when I join. After the rounds ends I get stuck in the results screen and eventually kicked out of the game. Tried to join a few more games and I always get kicked out as soon as the round is about to start.
Unfortunately until SOCOM becomes stable I cannot recommend it to anyone I know, this feels as bad as the beta (minus loading times). Personally I'm done with it until the next patch (I believe it will be out within a couple of weeks).
GQman2121 said:
Thats odd, I remember them saying the sniper rifles were going to be powerful (almost a sure one hit kill) and have penetration through certain material walls / obstacles.
Regarding the servers..I thought at the end of the beta is was running pretty damn good...must be getting hammered...I really do think it'll be fixed in decent time.
The servers are getting hammered ridiculously hard. I played yesterday afternoon before so many people go on and it was running pretty much perfectly. Once it got later in the day and more people got on it started acting up and not connecting to the servers and whatnot. I'm sure they'll get it under control real soon.
BigKaboom2
Member
Some of you people are honestly retarded.
Name me ONE online game that launched perfectly without any issues whatsoever.
The game was running perfectly last night post 12am as people were going to bed. The only issue with the game right now is server overload, and they are in the process of accommodating for it.
Name me ONE online game that launched perfectly without any issues whatsoever.
The game was running perfectly last night post 12am as people were going to bed. The only issue with the game right now is server overload, and they are in the process of accommodating for it.
supermackem
Banned
Doel said:
Theres lots mate, whats worrying me are the people who were in the beta are finidng issues with the game they thought would be sorted.
HA, ya right. You clearly forgot this.Maggot9 said:
Every online game has them. People just forget about it.
And I STILL run into issues with not being able to hear my friends or them not hearing me.
Maggot9 said:
COD4 for sure did. There are some though that went without a hitch (it's rare though it seems) so it's does suck that it's not perfect, but i'm used to things not working perfectly in online games these days. Sure I shouldn't have to expect it but I have, so that's that.
Doel said:
lol lots of stuff
I remember CoD4 alone having beta gameplay pretty much better than anything i'd ever played before....including CoD4 retail.... It was THAT good.
but in all fairness, I don't really do online stuff on the PS3 so the situation on this side of the pool could be fucked up for all i know.
I haven't read anyone say they are disappointed in how the game plays. Everyone that's bitching has to do with the server overload, which should be cleared up in a few days with Sony working on it and everyone not playing the game at once.Google said:
Like I've already said, if you're up late or play early in the morning or during the day, the game works flawlessly.