PS3, Backwards Compatibility, RPGs, and Other Issues

Pixel Junk Monsters is the shit! That and Super Stardust.

Also, Folklore is truly a great game. It starts of slow but picks up after the first area. Just don't go in expecting an RPG... cuz I wouldn't classify it as one.

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maladroithim

#44 February 19, 2008, 04:12:40 pm

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Quote from: Ash on February 18, 2008, 07:06:34 pm

An awesome thing about the PSN: It has no real way of linking your account to a single PS3. So basically if you wanted you could have a buddy log in using your ps3, and you could download all his purchases off the store free of charge.

This is much better than what happens with XBLA games or DLC when your system inevitably dies and you replace it. I was so bummed when I happened to play Oblivion on a day my router had come unplugged and I started up to find that my character's armor had disappeared.

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#45 February 21, 2008, 12:16:40 am

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So I got my PS3 today and decided to buy DMC4 to go with Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank.

I haven't played R&C yet but I am really liking both DMC4 and Uncharted. DMC4 has awesome gameplay as expected and it's a lot of fun. Uncharted might be even better, I dunno yet. It's really well done, I love the feeling of exploration (even though it's really linear) and the gunfights don't piss me off like I thought they would. Plus I think the voice acting is great and it's just a lot of fun so far. And I love the graphics and locations.

so far so good.....

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#46 February 21, 2008, 05:20:20 am

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DMC4 is amazingly fun; it's short and linear, but it is great fun. The graphics are insane. Plus Dante > Nero.

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#47 February 25, 2008, 04:11:49 pm

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The continuity of the Tenchu series in the Playstation consoles is enough to get a PS3 for me. I mean seriously - "I get to make my own freaking ninja!?" Yes, yes you do.

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#48 February 25, 2008, 05:19:58 pm

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Quote from: theHunter on February 19, 2008, 04:45:32 am

Also, Folklore is truly a great game. It starts of slow but picks up after the first area. Just don't go in expecting an RPG... cuz I wouldn't classify it as one.

I'd say it's about as much an RPG as a Zelda game. Meaning yeah, its got plenty of RPG elements but overall is more leaning towards an action game.

I loved the Folk designs, many of them reminded me of Jim Henson's old fantasy movies.

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theHunter

#49 February 27, 2008, 09:00:05 am

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Wait and get this:

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kentona

#50 February 27, 2008, 06:59:25 pm

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Why?

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Natural

#51 February 27, 2008, 10:06:31 pm

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because it's $499, comes with MGS4 AND a Dual Shock 3.

Oh yeah, DS3 is coming stateside April 15th

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#52 February 27, 2008, 10:16:53 pm

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Quote from: Natural on February 27, 2008, 10:06:31 pm

because it's $499, comes with MGS4 AND a Dual Shock 3.

And apparently it's also backwards compatible.

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#53 February 27, 2008, 10:23:37 pm

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Also Disgaea 3 comes out in the US in August. All they need to do now is release a date for White Knight Story and I'll be a happy panda.

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#54 February 28, 2008, 02:57:55 pm

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Quote from: Impeal on February 27, 2008, 10:16:53 pm

And apparently it's also backwards compatible.

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with MGS1, MGS2 and somewhat with 3. on 3 the game gets very choppy playing on an 80gig, plays just like PS2 on 60gig

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#55 February 28, 2008, 03:29:49 pm

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Quote from: kentona on February 27, 2008, 06:59:25 pm

Why?

Because the art on the box is really terrible

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#56 February 28, 2008, 04:55:00 pm

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Quote from: PS3 Fanboy

For North America:

80gb MGS4 bundle

SCEA has officially announced a new PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, Metal Gear Solid 4 and a DUALSHOCK 3 controller for $499 (that's the same cost as the current Motorstorm bundle).

"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last fall."

This confirms our previous reports that the 80GB Motorstorm bundle was being phased out. Good to see that it's being replaced with such an attractive upgrade.

For Europe:
40GB Movie Pack

40GB GT5P Bundle

When we heard about the MGS4 bundles a couple days back, we were wondering if Europe would be getting the same treatment. Apparently, Europe won't be seeing the 80GB MGS4 pack, but instead will be getting two new bundles in it's place.

The first pack is the "movie bundle" set for a March 19 release. It includes three Blu-ray flicks: Spider-man 3, 300, and Casino Royale. The second includes a copy of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue; this one should hit Euro retailers by March 29. Both bundles are 40GB models (the only ones available in Europe) that come with the regular €399 price tag.

It's pretty sneaky of Sony to introduce a Blu-ray movie pack, especially with HD DVD out of the picture.

Source: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/02/28/europe-gets-two-new-bundles-sorry-no-mgs4/

The 40gb Movie Pack for Europe is definitely a great value. SCEA should bring that sh*t stateside to replace the Spiderman 40g bundle.

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#57 February 28, 2008, 05:46:20 pm

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Quote from: Natural on February 28, 2008, 04:55:00 pm

The 40gb Movie Pack for Europe is definitely a great value. SCEA should bring that sh*t stateside to replace the Spiderman 40g bundle.

But if it doesn't come with an HDMI cable (as far as I know PS3s are still being packed with RCA cables) bundling HD movies is actually pretty silly when you think about it.

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#58 February 28, 2008, 06:06:25 pm

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Man, I have to say it's really ridiculous that Sony has forbidden importing PS3 inside European Union. The normal price for a PS3 here in Finland is 470 euros (40gb version) and it's over 700 fucking dollars. And you guys get 80gb version for $500, and it comes with MGS4. Motherfucking.

I don't really mind having the 40gb version though. I doubt that I'll fill that 40gb (and if I will, you can always buy an external hdd right?) and I have a modded PS2 and most of my PS2 games are bought from America so I couldn't play them on PS3 anyway. I still hope that they'll make it PS2 comptabile through emulation or something though.

But yeah the price differences are so insane.

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#59 February 28, 2008, 06:23:44 pm

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I'd rather have Spiderman with the 80Gb version (which has backwards compatibility, which I want because I don't have a PS1 or PS2), than some game I'd never play.

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#60 February 28, 2008, 06:35:45 pm

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Quote from: kentona on February 28, 2008, 06:23:44 pm

I'd rather have Spiderman with the 80Gb version (which has backwards compatibility, which I want because I don't have a PS1 or PS2), than some game I'd never play.

Yeah and it costs nearly $800 dollars which is $300 more. My point wasn't WOAH MGS4 but that it's the 80gb version, comes with a game and is a lot cheaper than 40gb version which doesn't come with a game. I second:

Motherfucking.

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