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Official PAL PLAYSTATION®3 Launch Thread

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Mmmkay

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WTF. I'm assuming, being on Threespeech, that these are European PSN release dates but err yeesh:
http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=387
In response to the queries about when you’re going to be able to get your hands on the forthcoming downloadable titles, here’s some provisional dates (though they may be subject to change):

Calling all Cars - May 18th
Nucleus - May 25th
Super Stardust HD - June 15th

Also, on the Casino Royale thing, I still haven't received an email from Sony but I did find this on my doorstep today:
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Yoshichan

And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Mmmkay said:
Also, on the Casino Royale thing, I still haven't received an email from Sony but I did find this on my doorstep today:
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YOU JUST GAVE ME HOPE! I registered myself day one and I still haven't got an email from Sony... you gave me hope, it can still come any day :)!
 

dalyr95

Member
GAF I love you guys, read this and went through my huge pile of unopened bills and found my copy of Casino Royale, sweet...
 

Raist

Banned
Lain said:
Super rub a dub is back on PLAYSTAION Store (Demo and game), if anyone is interested.
Lemmings still MIA (at least the Demo, dunno about the game as I wouldn't be able to see it even if it was there, altho the key to unlock the demo without the demo would be pointless, wouldn't it?).



SRaD has been back for a few days (4-5), now. And the Lemmings demo is still available. At least, on the French PSS.
 

Yoshichan

And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
And I still haven't got my damn movie... holy shit.
 

Chrono

Banned
So I was just buying flow on the PSN store, and my wallet didn't have enough. When adding funds, I had the option to do it from a credit card or... A PLAYSTATION CARD!? What? I've never heard of this, and doing a search on gaf shows that they're still not out. Has there been any news since then? Will this finally allow buying from the JPN store? I want those Ridge Racer 7 tracks dammit.
 

jyx

Member
I am trying to get my music from itunes to my ps3. The way I did it was first burn the music to a cd, then imported it to my ps3. The problem was that I could not get the songinformation. Is it possible to edit this on my ps3? I then imported the music to a memorystick and put it in my pc, and edited the songinformation manually (a lot of work). Put my memorystick back in my ps3, and the songinformation did not show up. Grrrrrrrrrrr. Please help!
 

Lain

Member
Which format did you import them on the PS3 and what program did you use to edit the information in on the PC? if it was AAC and you used itunes, it could be that itunes and PS3 have the tag stored in a different place (if I'm not mistaken, for AAC files stored into an mp4/m4a container you can store the tag info either at the start or at the end of the file). I say this because I've had no problem importing MP3s, the PS3 recognizes all the tags (but then again I don't use itunes anymore for anything, all I do is through foobar2k)
And, to import songs from itunes I'd go the Jhymn (or whatever is the methos that works now, as there's one I'm sure) route, which is what I did for my itunes library, took out the DRM crap off of the files so I can play them on whatever device i choose to, without the quality degradation that burning to a CD and reripping would ensue.

Also! You can edit the info on the PS3 if you so wish, altho it is a bit annoying if you don't have a keyboard. Simply choose the song you want to edit, hit triangle and choose information. There choose the tag you want to edit and type in what you need.
The downside is that you can't edit multiple items at a time.
 

jyx

Member
Thank you for your input. I now edit the songs manually on my ps3.The strange thing is that the main folder for my album (I took a playlist from itunes and ripped it) is called "Others", and it is not possible to edit the name ofthat folder, only the songs in it on the ps3. And when I rename a song it moves from the "others" album to one of its own.
 

nofi

Member
Not sure if it's been mentioned (and it really didn't warrant a new thread) but in case anyone bought their PAL machine from Gamestation at £425 - if you go into the shop with your receipt they'll give you £25 back as they're now selling it at £400.

Seriously, I did this yesterday. I got the £25 back as credit, but if you push you might get cash. Hey - it's half a game!
 

Lain

Member
That can only mean one thing imho.... I should have waited to buy a PS3 because soon all retailers will lower the price even if Sony doesn't!
And if that does happen, I'll have lost a bet...
 

Chrono

Banned
Lame question, uh, I just bought a 128MB Pro Duo memory stick to backup my PS3 saves and I'm wondering if I can leave it in the PS3...? Don't laugh. I mean is it possible some error might screw up both the hard drive and whatever other storage devices I have connected, like the memory stick?

On a related note, these things are cheap. When I get a PSP I'll pick up a 4GB one, though I'm not sure what to use it for. :lol
 

spyshagg

Should not be allowed to breed
anybody playing bluray movies through a Dobly digital receiver?


i got casino royale today. When i press select while the movie plays it says its outputting 5.1 sound.
But my receiver only gets PCM 2.0 from the movie.

games play 5.1 no problem. wtf


Edit: nevermind!

i had to do this:
If you’re connecting the PS3 to an older home cinema receiver, you should set the BD Audio Output options to Bitstream rather than Linear PCM. This will force your PS3 to output conventional compressed 5.1 soundtracks which your receiver can then decode into surround sound.
 

Tieno

Member
Even though I didn't recieve an email (I did register on launch night) I got my Casino Royale BR disc today. Yay!
 

Lince

Banned
I got mine on monday :D

If you’re connecting the PS3 to an older home cinema receiver, you should set the BD Audio Output options to Bitstream rather than Linear PCM. This will force your PS3 to output conventional compressed 5.1 soundtracks which your receiver can then decode into surround sound.

ok but is there a FAQ for the rest of the BD menu options? I have everything set to "Auto" :lol
 

DrXym

Member
I got my THIRD copy of Casino Royale in the post today. I'm wondering if this is some nefarious plot by Sony to boost their Blu Ray shipments, or whether it shows that I'm on more than one list which is eligible for this title.

I got two copies last week which may be accounted for by pre-registering my ID on PSN and for using another registration for my PS3. I was paranoid about using the pre-registered one in case it didn't work. But their 3rd one? I have no idea. I am registered for my PSP and did sign up for PS3 emails, so maybe one of those.

Perhaps Sony are carpet bombing anyone who showed interest in a PS3 with a free BD to increase the chances that they'll buy one.

Or perhaps they just haven't mastered the DISTINCT keyword in SQL when they're printing off the addresses more than once. Either way, I think I'll be opening my own store soon.
 

f@luS

More than a member.
DrXym said:
I got my THIRD copy of Casino Royale in the post today. I'm wondering if this is some nefarious plot by Sony to boost their Blu Ray shipments, or whether it shows that I'm on more than one list which is eligible for this title.

I got two copies last week which may be accounted for by pre-registering my ID on PSN and for using another registration for my PS3. I was paranoid about using the pre-registered one in case it didn't work. But their 3rd one? I have no idea. I am registered for my PSP and did sign up for PS3 emails, so maybe one of those.

Perhaps Sony are carpet bombing anyone who showed interest in a PS3 with a free BD to increase the chances that they'll buy one.

Or perhaps they just haven't mastered the DISTINCT keyword in SQL when they're printing off the addresses more than once. Either way, I think I'll be opening my own store soon.

Sell me one ffs :p
 

Lince

Banned
oh and I received a neat PSP UMD storage case (5 UMDs) along with my copy of 007 BD... Sony is into a sort of Xmas mood it seems.
 

Kinan

Member
Also got a second copy of "Casino Royale". Hmm, I feel bad for those people who will not get it due to Sony ****ed up logistic.
 

gofreak

GAF's Bob Woodward
I finally got my copy today (just one!). It's funny, because there are people in the back-end of nowhere here that got their copy weeks ago, yet people like me in the city have been waiting much longer.

Anyway, can't wait to watch it tonight!
 

nofi

Member
gofreak said:
I finally got my copy today (just one!). It's funny, because there are people in the back-end of nowhere here that got their copy weeks ago, yet people like me in the city have been waiting much longer.

Anyway, can't wait to watch it tonight!

Yeah, got mine too. Great film, amazing PQ.
 

kikonawa

Member
some people in Belgium received their Casino royales in 2 different versions

one is with french and dutch subs (which is correct) others received their movie copies with turkish, hebrew, polish etc audio and subs...


then again, yes i also have 2 ;) . i think the blurays are also regionfree

edit: i never received emails btw
 

Lain

Member
I don't think it is frowned upon, as long as you aren't actively trying to sell the sharing.
I think there was a thread about people sharing some PSN games, you'd have to search for it.
 

glaurung

Member
I received the e-mail confirming my free Casino Royale blu-ray, but so far no movie itself.

I will personally kill the post office employees if they somehow managed to f*** this one up or decided to take a penknife to my package.
 

Raist

Banned
Still no Bond for me :(


I've set up an US and japanese PSN accounts. Works pretty well (except that I got dc'ed on the final step on JP PSN, got to type all over again <_<)

I've dl'ed the HSG5 demo, this game is really cute :3 DL speeds are correct too.

DL'ing the DJ:Icon demo right now.

US PSN has tons of trailers compared to the EU one, that's unfair :/


Ok the DJ:icon demo is like f'ed up. After launching the game i got a "corrupted data" message and it froze my PS3 when I wanted to quit it (with the PS button).

Guess I gotta dl it again ? :/
 

naranjito

Banned
GoncaloCCastro said:
I got mine yesterday. Now I only need a HDTV so I can see the movie, my SDTV doesn't do 60Hz (it appears in black & white).

doesnt the movie start out in black and white?
just a wild guess though, im not even sure about it.
 

gogogow

Member
Finally got my copy of CR today.
No confirmation email and registered ONE WEEK after launch :D

Quality is damn amazing. Bond get!
 

Raist

Banned
Ok after re-dling the DJ icon demo, I still got corrupted data. I doubt I'd get packetloss twice... is there any trick to make the demo work on a pal PS3 ? :/
 

MadFuzzy

Member
Raist said:
Ok after re-dling the DJ icon demo, I still got corrupted data. I doubt I'd get packetloss twice... is there any trick to make the demo work on a pal PS3 ? :/

What resolution are you trying to play it in? There have been reports on other forums that it either doesn't work in PAL (576i) mode or on PAL consoles at all.
 

Lain

Member
I'd like to know if the PS3 spots Bruce and Hotdog&Lucia show as unsupported data for anyone else, as they do for me after downloading them from the italian PSN still to this day.
Before checking information wouldn't show anything about audio/video on them, but now it shows audio info (AAC 128kbps) but no video information, and I'm thinking they re-encoded them, but still encoded them with H264 High profile instead of main profile, but since my USB HDD is in NTFS and I don't feel like converting it to FAT32 right now, I can't copy the video off the PS3 to check it on my PC.

So, anyone able to check that?
 

ram

Member
Raist said:
Ok after re-dling the DJ icon demo, I still got corrupted data. I doubt I'd get packetloss twice... is there any trick to make the demo work on a pal PS3 ? :/

no, the demo wont work on pal ps3 - end of story.
 
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