[Archived] Playstation 3

[Wolverine]

Been playing Tomb Raider Underworld for a few days now and was really enjoying it.

Got to a level in Mexico involving Thor's Gauntlets and Belt, and Lara's motorbike. all of these are essential to completing the level, but my Gauntlets failed to function as they should meaining I couldnt finish the level. So I load an earlier game save and discover the motobike has disappeared meaning I can't get to the bit that originally cocked up...

Who the hell tests these games? I am fuming!

[Guest Kamy100]

Finally Playstation HOME has game launching!

[Hughesy]

Finally Playstation HOME has game launching!

Does anyone actually visit home though!? It all seemed rather pointless to me when I went on it a few times.

[Cocker]

There have been gradual updates with game spaces being added. Some like the Buzz space are pretty cool however when I am in there I wonder whats the point being here when I could be playing Killzone 2?

I also get sick of having to download the same space every time they make a slight change.

And for those reasons - I'm out.

[dazmaz]

Been playing Tomb Raider Underworld for a few days now and was really enjoying it.

Got to a level in Mexico involving Thor's Gauntlets and Belt, and Lara's motorbike. all of these are essential to completing the level, but my Gauntlets failed to function as they should meaining I couldnt finish the level. So I load an earlier game save and discover the motobike has disappeared meaning I can't get to the bit that originally cocked up...

Who the hell tests these games? I am fuming!

there is a bug on that level where if you dont do a certain thing a few things mess up (like the ramps not being up or the Gauntlets not working) sadly such bugs are the norm for this gen of consoles as they can patch the game at any time they wish.

[Cocker]

Another Firmware Update

[ABBEY]

im joining the ps3 world thanks to ace wifey looking after me @ xmas lol........tips?

[dazmaz]

im joining the ps3 world thanks to ace wifey looking after me @ xmas lol........tips?

the ps button means you dont have to get up to turn it on and off....

a 2nd dual shock is handy as the usb charger isnt very long

[ABBEY]

got extra control with it..not sure if its the one you mean tho.

[Tom]

Abbey if you're keen on shooting games Modern Warfare 2 is worth looking at, Uncharted 2 is a superb game and pretty much a must buy in my opinion.

Fifa 10 is for me the best of the football games.

Oh and Planet Earth on Blu Ray is stunning.

My Ps3 broke a bit back but I got a new slim one, we're using it as the main media centre in the lounge now, watched a DVD on it tonight then some stuff from BBC iPlayer, so simple and convinient.

[ABBEY]

ive got cod and fifa 10 and mrs abs decided she wanted grrrrrrrrrrrr abba singstar lol

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

You sure you didn't ask her for the Singstar game Abs?

Tips? Don't get annoyed with setting it up at first with the internet and stuff - it's not as hard as it looks!

Enjoy.

[dazmaz]

You sure you didn't ask her for the Singstar game Abs?

Tips? Don't get annoyed with setting it up at first with the internet and stuff - it's not as hard as it looks!

Enjoy.

all ps3 contolers are dualshock (offical ones anyway) but any will do, iv get 2 ds and 2 six axis. the blu ray remote is handy,.

[Cocker]

all ps3 contolers are dualshock (offical ones anyway)

Nope they are not. I have two official pads and they are not duel shock.

[Rover9]

I have been playing Madden NFL 10, mainly as a way of learning the game (NFL) as I have started taking an interest in the past couple of month's and it is a fantastic game and has some pretty good reviews looking around!

[ABBEY]

do refs cheat in it like they do for the chargers?

[Cocker]

Interesting

[Hughesy]

Interesting

Yeah IF I could open sites like this at work.......what is it?!

[Cocker]

Yeah IF I could open sites like this at work.......what is it?!

Chillax - its not our fault you cant open sites at work:-

This is a follow up to Lewis post that listed the options for a premium PSN service. Amidst all the reactions was some confusion about what the different premium features, such as Trophy Alerts, were. Now thanks to Engadget here is the list. The table from the earlier post is included again at the end.

◦Customer Service Priority Access

Priority access to PlayStations customer service both online and via phone should you need technical help or have questions about your products. This feature gives you support with little to no waiting.

◦Exclusive Experiences with Sony Brands

Get member-only access to attend exclusive Sony events and experiences throughout the year, including those offered by PlayStation, Sony Pictures, and Sony Music.

◦Extended Console Warranty 3 Years

Get your PS3 warranty extended to 3 years as part of your overall subscription (requires you to keep your subscription active). The standard warranty on your PS3 is 1 year.

◦Access to Beta Games

Get access to Betas of popular games not yet released at retail (Betas offer bigger experiences than typical game demos). You will have the ability to play these games before others do.

◦Early Access to All Store Content

Get early access to select free and purchasable game related content on the PlayStation Store before its available to everyone else. This includes games, add-ons, themes, avatars, as well as free game demos.

◦Member Demo Sharing of Full Game

Share a level of a game that you just purchased for your PS3 with a subscriber who doesnt own the game. Your friends could do the same. This would be an exclusive demo not available otherwise to those who havent purchased the game.

◦Cross-game Voice Chat Access

Get exclusive member-only access to cross-game voice chat. This is the ability to use your headset to voice chat with friends on your PS3 regardless of what they are doing on the PS3.

◦Full Title Trial 1st Hour Is Free

Download full versions of select Blu-ray and PSN game titles and have the chance to play the entire game (single or multiplayer) for free for the first hour. After that time you will have the option of purchasing the game to continue playing.

◦Token Wagering

Get a fixed number of tokens per month you can wager with other players in competitive online games. These tokens could then be built up and redeemed for free PlayStation Network games and other content.

◦User-to-user Challenges

Unlock developer-created challenges while playing games. Compete with your friends to see who can be the first to complete these challenges. The PS3 will automatically offer and track challenges and winners and would post results. An example of a challenge is first to get 10 trophies in a particular game.

◦Free Access to PSOne Classics, PSP Minis, and PS3/PSP Themes

Get a fixed number of PSOne Classic games, PSP Minis (bite-sized games), and PS3/PSP themes per month to keep for free for as long as you are a subscriber. The PlayStation Store offers these types of content for $2-6 each.

◦Discounts on Store Content

Get weekly member-exclusive discounts on specific games, game add-ons and themes on the PlayStation Store. Discounts may range from 20-50% off regular retail prices.

◦Member Only In-game Content

Get exclusive member-only in-game content for your PS3 or PSP such as new game play options, unlocked in-game weapons or player slots, exclusive levels, costumes/skins, and PlayStation Home spaces.

◦Trophy Alerts

Get automated alerts on your PlayStation XrossMedia Bar, PlayStation.com, and via text message (if you so choose) that alert you when your friends get any trophy or a specific one. This feature is customizable you can choose which friends to receive alerts from and what kinds of alerts.

◦Cloud Storage Space for Games

Store your game saves on a virtual secure saver. This would allow you to access your game saves at any point in time, and from any PlayStation 3 or PSP console you are logged in on.

◦Online Music Service

Get a streaming music service that allows you to choose your channel based on music style, artist type, etc. and listen to an unlimited number of tracks. This service would be for use outside of playing a game and similar to Pandora or a Last.fm.

◦Online Music Video Service

Get a streaming music video service on your PlayStation 3 that lets you stream music videos from a continuously growing catalog of music and allows you to create a custom playlist to play back. [Presumably an ad-free VidZone? ~Watchful]

◦Automatic Downloads and Updates

Customize the types of updates you want your PS3 to download automatically. These include game updates (patches) for games that you own, firmware updates, and game demos downloaded on your PS3 without manually having to select them and wait for them to finish downloading. Your PS3 can be set to automatically turn on for updates and turn off after completion.

◦Loyalty Program Rewards

Get rewards the longer you are a subscriber and also earn rewards by engaging with PlayStation such as buying games, downloading movies, and rating products. Rewards can include full versions of PlayStation Network games and digital movie rentals from the PlayStation Store.

◦Facebook Connectivity

Access to member-exclusive Facebook features on your PlayStation 3, such as viewing and linking your Facebook accounts with their PSN IDs, updating your status, editing, uploading and sharing photos, and viewing photo albums of your friends on your TV.

◦Catch-up TV

Get access to popular TV shows and movies through service providers such as Hulu, simply by clicking an icon on your PS3 XrossMedia navigation bar.

◦Netflix Access Without Disc

Access the Netflix video streaming service on your PS3 without the need to insert a special disc into the drive each time to access the service. A separate Netflix subscription would also be needed to enjoy the service. Netflix offers over 17000 popular movies and TV shows for streaming on your laptop or a supported device such as a PS3.

I must admit that after looking through the above some of it dosent add up and so I would think its not correct - we shall see though

[Hughesy]

Is playstation network going chargeable from 1st Jan?

If so whats the cost?!

[Ozz]

Whats the best deal on a new PS3 right now, anyone seen a stunning offer for pre Xmas purchase? Thinking of treating the family!

[Cocker]

Is playstation network going chargeable from 1st Jan?

If so whats the cost?!

I tried to attach a picture but it doesn't look to have worked. The costs I saw were in dollars and had three different options. Click the link in the above post (when you get home) to see. Its too complicated to write down here and like I said it doesn't really make sense

[Guest Kamy100]

I think that the main thing is that the services that you are getting at the moment through PSN will remain free, this is for additional stuff. So if like me you are just want it to play games and download demos then the free PSN will do that just fine.

[Cocker]

I think that the main thing is that the services that you are getting at the moment through PSN will remain free, this is for additional stuff. So if like me you are just want it to play games and download demos then the free PSN will do that just fine.

No, what I mean is if you look at the pricing table you see that if you pay $5 you get access to beta games however if you pay $10 you don't. It just doesn't make sense which leads me to believe its not all correct.

Really annoying if we have to pay for cross game chat as I was looking forward to getting that in the next firmware upgrade.

[Hughesy]

I think that the main thing is that the services that you are getting at the moment through PSN will remain free, this is for additional stuff. So if like me you are just want it to play games and download demos then the free PSN will do that just fine.

So normal downloads from the store, iplayer, tv player & online gaming will still all be free?