Getting a PS3

[Sun Tzu]

Well...I'm finally giving in and getting a PS3. I watched some videos of MLB the Show, as well as Metal Gear, and I just can't wait out any longer. Leaving for the local Best Buy now :)

[Sweed]

Enjoy.

I'm getting ready to take my Cubs to Coors Field to take on the Rockies in The Show. 106 or 107 games in and I'm only up 2.5 games over the Brewers. Any other baseball game I've ever had at this point in the season I'm up 15+ games and the end result is not in doubt.

Haven't played Metal Gear but think I'll try getting it in trade on Goozex when I have enough points.

[rowech]

Hold on with getting Metal Gear...is going to Greatest Hits in three weeks.

[BigDPW]

I have contemplated taking the plunge. I have looked at them alot at Bestbuy locally when I browse.

Any tips or things to know when deciding which to get the 80 or 160 GB. I thought there were originally alot of differences between models but there do not appear to be any other than HD size now?

And how come they are no longer backwards compatible???

[Sun Tzu]

Well...just got everything all set up. It must have been fate (not that I believe in that kind of stuff ;)) because I decided to wait a month on Metal Gear 4...now I'll save $20. I'll use that when explaining to my wife my reasoning for getting this. The Blu-Ray player is definitely a nice touch too.

Regarding the two different models, I don't think there is any difference between the two. I was surprised that the system didn't come with an HDMI, or even (very surprising IMO) a network cable. It's a good thing I've got an entire drawer full of every cable known to man x2.

I'm gunna set everything up now, and post my opinion on the main differences between this and my 360.

[PurdueBrad]

Sun- I just got my PS3 a couple weeks ago and went to Gamestop yesterday to catch up on some of the bigger titles I missed out on since they were buy 2 get 1 free on used games. So I picked up Killzone 2, Resistance 2, MGS4, and Dead Space plus Rainbow 6 Vegas 1 and 2 for the 360. Not a bad way to catch up on some of the older games.

[Sweed]

Hold on with getting Metal Gear...is going to Greatest Hits in three weeks.

Thanks for the tip.

[Ramzavail]

I was going to take advantage of the gamestop deal, but the non backwards compatability really really turned me off. So I'll start playing Fallout 3 on XBOX 360 instead *rolls eyes*

[Sun Tzu]

So...I just stopped playing...and only because my wife finally came home from her mothers. Very...very...very fun game. I cant' remember the last time I felt so immersed in a game before. Graphically MLB is just insane, it blows away any other sports game i've ever played before. I've seen some wacky things happen already, AS IS TO BE EXPECTED WITH ANY GAME OUT THERE. Overall I have to say I'm very happy with my purchase.

I'm looking forward to using the Blu-Ray, and yes I do have a nice, big, new 1080p Samsung LCD.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

And how come they are no longer backwards compatible???

That's not true. All PS1 games are backward compatible. Most PS2 games are backwards compatible, but not all. Sony has a site where you can verify compatibility for any PS2 game.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

Just type in the game name and you can check for any issues. I usually check it before I head over to buy any used games from the PS2. You can obviously also use it to verify if your PS2 current library will work.

[Eaglesfan27]

That's not true. All PS1 games are backward compatible. Most PS2 games are backwards compatible, but not all. Sony has a site where you can verify compatibility for any PS2 game.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

Just type in the game name and you can check for any issues. I usually check it before I head over to buy any used games from the PS2. You can obviously also use it to verify if your PS2 current library will work.

That is another thing Sony does wrong then. The instruction manual with my 160 GB PS3 explicitly states that the system isn't backwards compatible with any PS2 games, but that it can play play PS1 games.

[MrDNA]

I think Backward compatibility for PS2 games was actually phased out in the latest generation of PS3s. Or at least that's what I was told as well. Kind of struck me as... well... retarded. Still some awesome PS2 games. Heck, maybe I'll buy a PS2 - The Show's on there as well.

[gstelmack]

That is another thing Sony does wrong then. The instruction manual with my 160 GB PS3 explicitly states that the system isn't backwards compatible with any PS2 games, but that it can play play PS1 games.

Note that the 160 GB PS3 is not listed as a choice on that link MBBF sent around.

I do know they ripped out the hardware that provided compatibility, but then later there was talk of going the software-support route that Microsoft got ripped for. I did not follow closely enough to see if that reached any particular resolution.

[Big Fo]

Depending on what PS3 you buy it could have one of three PS2 backward compatibility levels:

100% - launch units, no longer sold, can be found used
~80% - 80GB units sold last year, some part of the hardware used for PS2 games was removed to save costs but most game will still work
0% - some earlier models and what is being sold now

I have one of the semi-BC models but haven't ever used the feature. My PS2 works fine, I don't want to buy a memory card transfer device, and newer PS2 games aren't updated on Sony's compatibility list as quick as I would like (it would be foolish to start a long RPG like Persona 4 and just hope you don't find out some part doesn't work on PS3 40 hours into the game).

[Sun Tzu]

I could care less about PS2 games.

[Sweed]

I could care less about PS2 games.

Same here. Never loaded a ps1 game after getting a ps2. Never loaded a ps2 game after getting a ps3 and 360.

If I wanted to play either ps2 or 1 I would put them in the old console.

[SackAttack]

That's not true. All PS1 games are backward compatible. Most PS2 games are backwards compatible, but not all. Sony has a site where you can verify compatibility for any PS2 game.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus

Just type in the game name and you can check for any issues. I usually check it before I head over to buy any used games from the PS2. You can obviously also use it to verify if your PS2 current library will work.

That is another thing Sony does wrong then. The instruction manual with my 160 GB PS3 explicitly states that the system isn't backwards compatible with any PS2 games, but that it can play play PS1 games.

That's just MBBF pedantically keeping his head up his ass. Instead of focusing on, uh, this is a thread started by a NEW PlayStation 3 owner, he sticks his head in the sand and points at the 20/60/old 80. See? There's even a site!!!

And here I thought he was doing better about criticism towards Sony. ;)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

That's just MBBF pedantically keeping his head up his ass. Instead of focusing on, uh, this is a thread started by a NEW PlayStation 3 owner, he sticks his head in the sand and points at the 20/60/old 80. See? There's even a site!!!

And here I thought he was doing better about criticism towards Sony. ;)

I honestly didn't realize that they took the BC out of the 80 GB if that's the case. Certainly no reason to be a jerk. I was trying to be helpful.

[DanGarion]

I'm still trying to figure out what I bought a PS3.

[Kodos]

Sadly, I've played way more PS2 games on my PS3 than PS3 games. Mostly because I tend to buy games for the 360 due to multiplayer options. I play PS2 games with my son on the PS3.

[Ryan S]

I don't know about the US, but in the UK the 60gb model is the only one with backward compatibility.

[Chubby]

I've played some PS2 games on my PS3 but mostly for PS3 games and bluray

[Kodos]

Yeah, it's my main movie player as well.

[Toddzilla]

I'm still trying to figure out what I bought a PS3.I'll take it off your hands....

[Eaglesfan27]

I watched the Dark Knight (for the first time) today on Blu-Ray. While the video didn't blow me away or even seem that much better than an upscaled DVD, the sound was much better than anything that has ever come out of my surround sound system.

[Samdari]

I think Backward compatibility for PS2 games was actually phased out in the latest generation of PS3s. Or at least that's what I was told as well. Kind of struck me as... well... retarded. Still some awesome PS2 games. Heck, maybe I'll buy a PS2 - The Show's on there as well.


Really, why on earth would they do that? With the enormous number of PS2 games sitting on people's shelves, that would seem to be a huge selling point for the PS3.

They have the best hardware, and have driven it into a solid third place. The level to which the have borked the management of this product is simply unbelievable.

[Mustang]

I honestly didn't realize that they took the BC out of the 80 GB if that's the case. Certainly no reason to be a jerk. I was trying to be helpful.

Oh ya?!? Well the jerk store called and they are all out of backward compatible PS3s!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Oh ya?!? Well the jerk store called and they are all out of backward compatible PS3s!

So I hear! :D

[Sun Tzu]

Hmmm...aparently Sony is expected to announce a price drop in the PS3 tomorrow. Hopefully is will be effective immediately and I can go back and get the price difference refunded. I wouldn't mind an extra $100 back in my pocket.

So...for all of you who are/were on the fence about getting a PS3, would a new price tag of $299 be enough to convince you to make the purchase?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Hmmm...aparently Sony is expected to announce a price drop in the PS3 tomorrow. Hopefully is will be effective immediately and I can go back and get the price difference refunded. I wouldn't mind an extra $100 back in my pocket.

So...for all of you who are/were on the fence about getting a PS3, would a new price tag of $299 be enough to convince you to make the purchase?

Source? Not that I don't believe you, but haven't seen it yet.

[Sun Tzu]

Well....it would make sense to me. I was even considering the idea that they would announce a price drop at E3 when I was weighing the options on whether I should buy it or not. The guys over at IGN feel pretty strongly that they will drop the price $100, and though sometimes I'm not exactly on the same page as them, this time I agree.

I would be more surprised if they didn't announce a price drop than if they did.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Well....it would make sense to me. I was even considering the idea that they would announce a price drop at E3 when I was weighing the options on whether I should buy it or not. The guys over at IGN feel pretty strongly that they will drop the price $100, and though sometimes I'm not exactly on the same page as them, this time I agree.

I would be more surprised if they didn't announce a price drop than if they did.

From what I've seen, I'd be floored if there were a price drop. There's no real incentive to do it until the fall.

[Kodos]

Unless they like, you know, actually selling PS3s.

[Ryan S]

Really, why on earth would they do that? With the enormous number of PS2 games sitting on people's shelves, that would seem to be a huge selling point for the PS3.

To save money. The original PS3 had some PS2 hardware built in. The newer versions do not have this hardware.

[MrDNA]

Price drop probably equals buy. Even though I have no money. STUPID MONEY.

[BigDPW]

Any word on the price drop from the E3 presser?

[JediKooter]

I wish I could find it, but, I did see something on Yahoo news a couple of weeks ago that mentioned a possible price drop for the PS3.

[Sun Tzu]

I don't believe they dropped the price...if they did they didn't announce it during the conference.

[rowech]

No...they didn't.

[SackAttack]

They did not.

Doubt we'll hear anything before August, if not later.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Good deal on a PS3 if anyone's looking for one. 80 GB PS3 with Killzone 2 for $340.

Slickdeals.net - Dell Home: Playstation 3 80GB Console + Killzone 2 Game $340 or $330 (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/21371/Dell-Home-Playstation-3-80GB-Console---Killzone-2-Game-340-or-330)

[terpkristin]

This seems as good a place as any to ask, I bought a game on the PSN store via my PS3 that says it can work on PSP and PS3. How do I get it to my PS3?

Or do I have to buy it through PSP?

/tk

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

This seems as good a place as any to ask, I bought a game on the PSN store via my PS3 that says it can work on PSP and PS3. How do I get it to my PS3?

Or do I have to buy it through PSP?

/tk

There's a utility on the PS3 that walks you through the process of linking the PS3 to the PSP. It's done via USB. You can transfer those PSP/PS3 games once you complete that process.