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[mashoutposse]

Super light controller makes sense if you're going to be gesturing with it for hours on end.

 

[Juice]

ACK! The PSP's Faux-Cell Phone Keypad is back!

we'll just tease you with the news that the PS3 text input menu (identical to the slightly cumbersome nine-square mobile phone-style layout found on the PSP)

Wow. The worst UI widget in the history of gaming firmware gets a sequel. Unbelievable.

 

[Kangu]

Did it break your thumb as well?

Spoiler

Really, the DS2 is my least favorite controller ever. And my friend had an Atari 7800... ****er didn't even snap back

I'm surprised most people are giving the console's appearance a pass. The translucence isn't the problem, it's how smudged, dirty, and cloudy it makes it look. These are brand new consoles and they look absolutely unappealing. I would feel ****ing sick if I took one home at launch, opened it, put it in front of my Bravia, and had to look at that--all because of a poor choice of plastic.

Between that and the controller impressions, definitely disappointing.

Wow, maybe you could take some anti-nausea medication to help you out? Sounds like you have a serious condition.

 

[Juice]

Wow, maybe you could take some anti-nausea medication to help you out? Sounds like you have a serious condition.

Yeah, I'm allergic to terrible ID

 

[Kangu]

Yeah, I'm allergic to terrible ID

Actually ID on the PS3 seems much better than on the X360, and considering it's size, it should be compared to the original Xbox (lol). I do admit the semi translucent plastic is unapealing and the triple tiered base is inexplicable, but everything else is very solid.

All things considered it's a solid B.

 

[Norse]

did someone eat a pc of toast over the machine in the 2nd shot? Its filthy.

 

[Juice]

Actually ID on the PS3 seems much better than on the X360, and considering it's size, it should be compared to the original Xbox (lol). I do admit the semi translucent plastic is unapealing and the triple tiered base is inexplicable, but everything else is very solid.

All things considered it's a solid B.

Yeah, I don't have any (size, aside) problems with the design. That's why the semi-translucent thing is such a hit. They were so on course to having a PSP-analagous console in terms of beauty and then they pulled the rug out from beneath themselves in one tiny decision.

 

[BobTheFork]

Actually ID on the PS3 seems much better than on the X360, and considering it's size, it should be compared to the original Xbox (lol). I do admit the semi translucent plastic is unapealing and the triple tiered base is inexplicable, but everything else is very solid.

All things considered it's a solid B.

I really like the design...but... Aside from the desgin and what its made of its great, what does that mean? lol
I will admit, after seeing the beautiful black finish on these, it does hurt that its not a solid plastic. I want all to be able to watch my tv in the top of the ps3

 

[Mason]

Why don't people just wear latex gloves when they unpack the PS3 and set it up? That's what I would do if I was buying one.

 

[K_S]

they seem to hate the ps3 controller but love the 360 controller

so if you dont like the 360 controller you should like the ps3 controller? guess im all set then

the 360 controller feels way to flimsy and is annoyingly heavy imo, and i dont even use the wireless one with batteries and whatnot

 

[Juice]

they seem to hate the ps3 controller but love the 360 controller

so if you dont like the 360 controller you should like the ps3 controller? guess im all set then

the 360 controller feels way to flimsy and is annoyingly heavy imo, and i dont even use the wireless one with batteries and whatnot

Flimsy and Heavy?

How do you have both?

If you're worried about flimsy it sounds like the SIXAXIS will be a treat

 

[K_S]

controller = heavy
buttons, sticks and triggers = flimsy

 

[AIRic]

It's good that the PS3 controller is light since doing motions with it on long period seems to be more tiring than the Wii since both hands are close and Wii had both hands are free of each others for most games.

MotorStorm looks incredible and very fun! I wish I had money to buy both Wii and PS3...

 

[Azure Dream]

I know this couldn't be tested out by IGN UK, but I'm wondering how PS1 and PS2 backwards-compatible games handle the new triggers; at what point do they count as a button press? Any push at all? Will some games PS2 games actually benefit from the more pronounced analog? (Versus the pressure sensitivity of the PS2 pad's buttons.)

 

[TheGreatDave]

Motorstorm looks the business; it's no system seller for me but I know if I ever own a PS3, I'll own that game.

The console design though...I'd say it's obviously a dead last this gen. I'm not quite as offended as other people seem to mange to be though.

Oh, and the Playstation controller has always been horrible to use. I swear it's one of the main things that has always put me off purchasing a PS.

 

[fse]

wtf? its clear again... I want my ps3 in a non clear black plastic

 

[fse]

controller = heavy
buttons, sticks and triggers = flimsy

controller heavy? its the same as the cont. S.

 

[Agent X]

Wow. The worst UI widget in the history of gaming firmware gets a sequel. Unbelievable.

Good thing users will be able to connect a standard USB keyboard, then.

 

[jett]

I wish the PS3 wasn't clear.

 

[K_S]

controller heavy? its the same as the cont. S.

i wouldnt know

 

[Zaptruder]

With regards to dust and transperancy...

It seems in threads where the PS3 is shown, this comment is a recurring one...

but it's probably worth noting that under normal conditions, the PS3 will NOT have 200 watt lighting bulbs shone on it.

Here's a test: take a high wattage light bulb and shine it on any black stuff in your house... dust shows up pretty clearly huh? (unless you've just recently dusted it).

Also, while the PS3 is translucent, it's not noticable under normal circumstances. To be honest, I'm not particularly enamoured by the translucency myself, but if it's not noticable, then it doesn't matter.

 

[_Alkaline_]

Super light controller makes sense if you're going to be gesturing with it for hours on end.

Depends on how much games use it, I 'spose.

Solid reports on the PS3. The system looks nice and sleek, though the design and size just doesn't appeal to me too much (360's design doesn't either though). Disappointing impressions on the controller, maybe it will tweaked by release?

Motorstorm looks great, hopefully it plays just as great, though it certainly is a nice indication of what PS3 can do graphically speaking.

 

[Oldschoolgamer]

Oh shit! PS3 has a stealth mode!

 

[Regret Truth]

...we'll take a look at one last thing - possibly the most controversial aspect of the PS3: the controller. Prepare to be shocked though: we don't really like it all that much. True enough, you can go along with Phil Harrison's proclamation that it's already the industry-standard controller amongst umpteen-million gamers around the globe, but, arguably, that doesn't make it the best. Personally, we can't help but feel that the SIXAXIS (as it's now known) has been sadly neglected when viewed alongside the rest of the PS3. Compared to Microsoft's uber-comfortable Xbox 360 pad, the SIXAXIS feels cheap, plasticky, uncomfortable and disconcertingly light - almost as if it's going to fly out of your hands during those more extreme gaming moments.

More worrying still, the newly-designed lower L and R shoulder triggers feel more like they belong on an early controller prototype than the near-final model. Replicating the 360 pad, rather than being simple shoulder-mounted buttons, the triggers are now hinged horizontally along the controller, with pressure forcing them inward along the bottom - like triggers then, really. Trouble is, they're placed almost unnaturally low meaning we found ourselves operating them by jamming our fingers in between the hinges to apply pressure, rather than using the buttons themselves. What's more, the triggers are convex, with no grooves to keep your fingers in place - an issue further compounded by their smooth finish, offering no resistance against your finger tips. Invariably we found our digits slipping off with the triggers snapping back to their default position. Bah. Of course, the PS2's Dual Shock pad wasn't without its faults either but we still learned to live with it. It's just a shame that Sony hasn't used its resources to bring its controller up to next-gen standards along with its cutting-edge hardware.

Damn Damn it! I need some impressions on how the controller handles FPS's Dual Shock 2 was ass for first person games.

 

[Fafalada]

They were so on course to having a PSP-analagous console in terms of beauty

Actually White PSP is slightly translucent as well (you can notice it around led diodes in the dark). I guess it's a matter of preference - but I found it actually adds to the look (then again I much prefer it over black by default anyway).

 

[Y2Kev]

Oh shit! PS3 has a stealth mode!

Seriously. That's some freaky chameleon shit.

 

[Timedog]

I really cnnt tell what the console looks like in that pic. Just weird reflections. It was engineered by Predator.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Consoles have to be seen in person with normal lighting to get a good idea of the look. The original PS2 looked like junk in pics, but once it was sitting next to my tv, with that blue LED blazing, it really looked good. Especially with the vertical base, it was nice. OTOH, I'm liking the PS3 look right now, but it might not be so nice in person. Either way, it'll only matter for a few days at most. With bluetooth, you can always keep it hidden a little out of the way, though the size might make that a bit tricky. PEACE.

 

[TobitheCat]

Seriously. That's some freaky chameleon shit.

Yeah, you should see what happens when it's near dust...

 

[sugarhigh4242]

is there any legal reason why devs couldnt add 360 controller support to ps3 games?

 

[Y2Kev]

is there any legal reason why devs couldnt add 360 controller support to ps3 games?

Not sure. The wired ones maybe if you could install drivers or something...if they were required.

 

[Speevy]

There's always a company that makes some weird controller adapter. However, since these controllers are so tied to the interfaces of 360/PS3/Wii, I don't reckon it's possible now.

 

[Philthy]

the 360 controller feels way to flimsy and is annoyingly heavy imo, and i dont even use the wireless one with batteries and whatnot

The wireless one is actually very sturdy and weighty. It is the Logitechs twin brother, they are almost the same weight/sturdy wise. Very solid controllers. The wired 360 controller is actually incredibly light and flimsy, and actually flexes if you try. Both controllers are worlds apart, yet look the same. (I use the wired one on my PC, and the wireless with the 360)

I would guess Logitech would be working on a controller, as their wireless PS2 ones really took off. They nailed those controllers perfectly.

 

[RaijinFY]

Oh shit! PS3 has a stealth mode!

Octocam ftw! rofl...

 

[Ristamar]

Kinda fugly, but the PS2 wasn't all that pretty, either. PSTwo, however, is hot. I wonder what PSThree will look like...

 

[Stat Flow]

Can anyone tell me what kind of TV this is?

 

[lollerskates]

not a fan of the "exhale + step" design. adding translucency just.. dare i say it.. bad art :/