Playstation 3 Information, hardware, games & more discussion...

[fishepa]

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3..2..1

[fishepa]

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Listen, I don't want anymore talk of anyone's "motives" for posting in this thread. This thread is for PS3 discussion, if people want to praise the PS3 fine, if some people are hesitant to jump aboard the PS3 express that is okay as well. No one really knows anything about the PS3 yet, so let's no worry about why each other is posting in the thread and keep it on topic. Thank you.

[APOC]

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If this thread can continue in a civil manner, then I say keep it going by all means. I'm not out to get anyone, nor was I ever. If this thread can't stay focused on only the PS3, then I think it should be removed. For the most part, we are all adults here. I'll do my part to act like one.

[APOC]

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*sigh*

[APOC]

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Listen, I don't want anymore talk of anyone's "motives" for posting in this thread. This thread is for PS3 discussion, if people want to praise the PS3 fine, if some people are hesitant to jump aboard the PS3 express that is okay as well. No one really knows anything about the PS3 yet, so let's no worry about why each other is posting in the thread and keep it on topic. Thank you.

I agree. But the main thing is fishepa, we should worry about who posts in this thread because some do it just to take a shot at the console in it's own thread. Now, if they don't agree with what's being said in here, fine, do not continue to voice your displeasure in this thread. Simply take it to a 360 sticky and trash away. If we can't read each other's negative input, we can't argue.

If people can't do that, then they are purposely trying to start trouble.

Yes, this goes for me as well.

[fishepa]

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we should worry about who posts in this thread because some do it just to take a shot at the console in it's own thread.

You don't need to worry about it, I'll take care of it.

[Graphik]

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I agree. But the main thing is fishepa, we should worry about who posts in this thread because some do it just to take a shot at the console in it's own thread. Now, if they don't agree with what's being said in here, fine, do not continue to voice your displeasure in this thread. Simply take it to a 360 sticky and trash away. If we can't read each other's negative input, we can't argue.

If you can't do that, you are purposely trying to start trouble.

Yes, this goes for me as well.

Umm...the PS3 is sopposed to be trashed and praised in this thread. Just because someone voices their opinion, whether positive or negative is no cause to spas out. Which you've been doing plenty of. Just settle with the fact that this forum is more pro-MS than pro-sony. I'm sure you can see but no need to debate with every single person who flames Sony in some way. Posters like you, ppl live for because you're predictable. Dont take that the wrong way. Just letting you in on the truth.

[APOC]

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Umm...the PS3 is sopposed to be trashed and praised in this thread. Just because someone voices their opinion, whether positive or negative is no cause to spas out. Which you've been doing plenty of. Just settle with the fact that this forum is more pro-MS than pro-sony. I'm sure you can see but no need to debate with every single person who flames Sony in some way. Posters like you, ppl live for because you're predictable. Dont take that the wrong way. Just letting you in on the truth.

Fair enough Graphic. Yes, I am aware of how the majority of OS feels. But I am not in that majority my friend. I don't feel like debating every time I post about the PS3, I just wish some people would learn to tolerate other's views. I can tolerate people who are on the other side of the fence. However, they can't seem to tolerate me. Yes, I might be excited at times, but weren't they before they're console was released? I didn't jump on anybody's back during that period.

[fishepa]

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I think we're all on the same page now. Carry on...

[APOC]

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I think we're all on the same page now. Carry on...

LOL, you're enjoying this aren't ya?

[fishepa]

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LOL, you're enjoying this aren't ya?

Actually I'm not. Just doing my job.

[APOC]

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Actually I'm not. Just doing my job.

Good to hear.

[fishepa]

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Silver? I like that idea.

[Havok410]

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I borrowed this from the playstation.com community forum.

Okay, here is what we know so far:

PlayStation® 3 (PS3) FAQ:
(Last revision: February 2nd, 2006)






General Information

When will the PS3 released in North America?
The slated release period for PS3 is spring of 2006. (SCEA)

(edit APOC: Maybe in Japan, I would be surprised if earlier.)


What is the price of the PS3?
The estimated prices for the PS3 range from $399-$500. (CNN, Gamespot)


What is included in the North American PS3 bundle?
To Be Announced

What colors will the PS3 be available in?
White, Silver, and Black.

Can the unit be displayed horizontally/vertically?
Yes, the console can be positioned vertically or horizontally just like the PlayStation 2 console.

How many controllers can the PS3 support?
The PS3 can support up to 7 bluetooth controllers.

What is the primary format of media utilized by the PS3?
Blu-ray Disc (BD). Blu-ray drives utilize a blue-violet laser as a posed to the red infrared glazers used in typical DVD and CD players. The result is higher-quality output coupled with more information (25 gigabytes per layer) per disc.

How much will games cost?
Games are rumored to cost:

$70-$79 US dollars or $83-$94 Canadian dollars. (Game Geek News)
$59.99 US dollars (Gamestop)

Can I play my PlayStation/PlayStation 2 games on the PS3?
Yes, the PlayStation 3 is fully backwards compatible with other consoles in the PlayStation family. (SCEA)

What resolutions are available on the PS3?

480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p

What are Sony's plans for the structure of PS3's online service?
To Be Announced



Technical Information:

CPU: Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @ 3.2GHz

1 VMX vector unit per core
512KB L2 cache
7 x SPE @3.2GHz
7 x 128b 128 SIMD GPRs
7 x 256KB SRAM for SPE
*1 of 8 SPEs reserved for redundancy
Total floating point performance: 218 gigaflops

GPU: RSX @ 550MHz

1.8 TFLOPS floating point Performance
Full HD (up to 1080p) x 2 channels
Multi-way programmable parallel Floating point shader pipelines
Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell-based processing)

Memory:

256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz
256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz
System Bandwidth Main RAM-- 25.6GB/s
VRAM--22.4GB/s
RSX-- 20GB/s (write) + 15GB/s (read)
SB2.5GB/s (write) + 2.5GB/s (read)

System Floating Point Performance:

2 teraflops

Storage:

HDD Detachable 2.5" HDD slot x 1
I/O--USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0)
Memory Stickstandard/Duo, PRO x 1
SD standard/mini x 1
CompactFlash(Type I, II) x 1

Communication:

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) x 3 (input x 1 + output x 2)
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth--Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
ControllerBluetooth (up to 7)
USB 2.0 (wired)
Wi-Fi (PSP)
Network (over IP)

AV Output:

Screen size 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI out x 2
AV multi out x 1
Digital out (optical) x 1

Disc Media:

CD
PlayStation CD-ROM
PlayStation2 CD-ROM
CD-DA
CD-DA (ROM),
CD-R,
CD-RW
SACD Hybrid (CD layer),
SACD HD
DualDisc (audio side)
DualDisc (DVD side)
PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM
PlayStation 3 DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
Blu-ray Disc
PlayStation 3 BD-ROM
BD-ROM
BD
(SCEA)



Launch Titles as of 2/02/06


Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Release Date: TBA
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots marks the debut of Konami's popular Metal Gear series on the PS3.
Genre: Modern Action Adventure


MotorStorm
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Motor Storm is a driving game from SCEE for the PlayStation 3.
Genre: Car Combat


Fatal Inertia
Release Date: TBA
Fatal Inertia is an aerial combat racing game that uses physics as a core component to its gameplay, and weapons are not something you use to directly damage an opponent, but are items used to create a variety of physics-based effects.
Genre: Futuristic Racing


Devil May Cry 4
Release Date: TBA
Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter.
Genre: Fantasy Shooter


Resident Evil 5
Release Date: TBA
Capcom continues the Resident Evil franchise on the next generation platforms.
Genre: Horror Action Adventure


Project IM (working title)
Release Date: TBA
Project IM is Sci-Fi FPS adventure game, where the player takes control of a newly enlisted Special Forces soldier.
Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter


Final Fantasy VII Tech Demo

Release Date: TBA
This is a tech demo showing Final Fantasy VII running on the PlayStation 3.
Genre: Videos
(edit APOC: I WISH!)


Vision Gran Turismo
Release Date: TBA
Vision Gran Turismo is a sim racing game from Polyphony Digital.
Genre: GT / Street Racing


Warhawk
Release Date: TBA
Warhawk is the sequel to the PlayStation shooter of the same name.
Genre: Sci-Fi Shooter


Unreal Tournament 2007
Release Date: 2006
Unreal Tournament 2007 is the next installment in Epic Games' popular sci-fi shooter series.
Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter


Medal of Honor: Airborne
Release Date: Q4 2006
The next installment in the long-running World War II shooter series will follow a group of paratroopers.
Genre: Historic First-Person Shooter


Lair
Release Date: TBA
Dragons battle to the death in Lair, a PS3 game developed by Factor 5.
Genre: Action


Fight Night Round 3
Release Date: TBA
Electronic Arts brings their boxing franchise to the PlayStation 3 with Fight Night.
Genre: Boxing


Killzone (working title)
Release Date: TBA
Killzone is a sequel to the squad-based shooter from SCEA.
Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter


Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
Release Date: Q4 2006
The Splinter Cell stealth action series returns for a fourth go-around in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent.
Genre: Modern Action Adventure

Here is a link for videos and screens.
http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?t...&platform=1028

um..so they say that the system is coming out spring 06 but then they say that some of the launch titles are coming out Q4 2006. Doesn't make sense.


But thanks for the post....some interesting info. in there.

[APOC]

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um..so they say that the system is coming out spring 06 but then they say that some of the launch titles are coming out Q4 2006. Doesn't make sense.


But thanks for the post....some interesting info. in there.

Well, nobody knows yet. So we can't really expect any release date thus far to be official.

Peep this.

Japanese PS3 Survey

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/684/684989p1.html