Any Q's for PS3?

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Hay guys, :D

I'm heading on over to Sony this afternoon to check out the PS3 and play and stuff. *** job I have indeed. :p

Anyone here got some really interesting questions instead of the usual stuff. Specifically relating to PS3 in SA. I'd like to ask em. I can post answers when I get back, instead of you guys having to wait to buy the mag.
 
Cool thanks:

(I assume you're asking the basics - Price and when will it be here?)

1. Will Playstation network be implemented in ZA and how? ie will they have local servers, or hook us up to the UK servers. When will it go live locally in relation to the local launch.

2. What will the price of local games be?

3. Are they planning any interesting launch events and if so where?

4. Will people be able to preorder?

5. Are they going to push Blu-Ray in South Africa?
 
Yeah - what are they offering me that Microsoft and the 360 don't?
 
I think doobs covered all the bases, just one thing from me:
Since games are supposed to be Region Free, will we get games the same time they are launched in the states?
 
You're going to Ster Kinekor, surely?

I'm not convinced that they will be able to answer question 5 - but I think it is pretty obvious.
 
Q5 is more in context specifically of the PS3 launch. BR in inevitable, but will they be trying to sell the PS3 as a BR player as in to a different market to gamers.
 
Just another question :

Will PS3 games be available for rental/swap at retailers like all other games? Seeing their copy protection scheme was going to void this I just want to be sure.

Overall Doobi has the eggs in one basket. :)
 
useless said:
Just another question :

Will PS3 games be available for rental/swap at retailers like all other games? Seeing their copy protection scheme was going to void this I just want to be sure.
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when? this was always a stupid rumour.
 
well, seeing it was a rumour for a while care to give me a link to prove otherwise?
 
MrDickens I really envy you! :D

useless I think it is true, something about a serial code from the game's disk that gets stored on your PS3's memory. I'm not 100% sure, but we are talking about Sony here.
 
Related to SA? Okay ...

1) Wh at will PS3 do for Black Empowerment?
2) Will we get PS3 in white - or is it black only?

:-)
 
Well, just returned. Awesome piece of hardware that, and Blu-ray is incredible.

1. Will Playstation network be implemented in ZA and how? ie will they have local servers, or hook us up to the UK servers. When will it go live locally in relation to the local launch.
They staying mum on this one... but SA and UK are pretty much day and date together, so keep an eye on whatever is happening in the UK. I'm speculating that they will probably hook us up to the UK initially.

2. What will the price of local games be?
Couldn't get this either.... yet.

3. Are they planning any interesting launch events and if so where?
I'm sure they are! It's PS3!

4. Will people be able to preorder?
Good question. Will get back to you on that one.

5. Are they going to push Blu-Ray in South Africa?
They are marketing PS3 as an entertainment device, not simply gaming, so yeah, the Blu-Ray thing is going to be pushed.

Otherwise, in general, the machine is MUCH sexier and MCUH better build quality than the Xbox, which looks very sad sitting nect to the PS3 - which is also quite big and weighs in at a hefty 7 somthing Kgs.

Spec-wise it kinda beats Xbox hands down really. They compare equally on a lot of levels, but there are some glaring differences. Wi-fi being one of them!!!

I must say though that the games and graphics are still playing catch up and have yet to reach the level of Gears of War for example. But that by no way means the hardware isn't capable of achieving that and passing it relatively easily.

Once true HD TV launches, we're all going to be crying at "how pwetty!"

There's the pros and con fights... but I'm a convert really. I was a huge Xbox fan, but I'm not so sure anymore.

It all boils down to pricing at the end of the day, and you get what you pay for.
 
MrDickens said:
Otherwise, in general, the machine is MUCH sexier and MCUH better build quality than the Xbox, which looks very sad sitting nect to the PS3 - which is also quite big and weighs in at a hefty 7 somthing Kgs.
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I just wonder what ****ty local mag you work for as the quality of your journalism is rather outstanding.

Here read a review by some PROFESSIONAL gaming journalists unlike yourself ... your comments on build quality is rather weak and ****ing pathetic.

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162742/index.html
 
tibby.dude said:
I just wonder what ****ty local mag you work for as the quality of your journalism is rather outstanding.

Here read a review by some PROFESSIONAL gaming journalists unlike yourself ... your comments on build quality is rather weak and ****ing pathetic.

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162742/index.html
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Hey tibby don't be a fan boy. Some people do prefer the PS3 to the Xbox.

Personally I think the Xbox 360 is hands down the better machine currently. The PS3 is to difficult to code for and the Bluetooth controllers seem to give endless hassle.

The lack of rumble and force feedback destroys any enjoyment in driving games.

I think MrDickens has been taken in by the Sony hype machine but it won't last.
 
Maybe it's just me, but none of the questions asked were actually answered? Lots of "not sure", "no information", "probably" etc.
 
tibby.dude said:
I just wonder what ****ty local mag you work for as the quality of your journalism is rather outstanding.

Here read a review by some PROFESSIONAL gaming journalists unlike yourself ... your comments on build quality is rather weak and ****ing pathetic.

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162742/index.html
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I thought you are allowed to express your opinions as u wish on this forum without being bashed around for it. The guy saw it, likes it...his choice not yours.
 
Waaahahahaha

@ tibby.dude -

The quality of my posting, you mean, punkass. Look, I'm not going to come on here and attempt to garner favour with lyrical witticisms and in-depth dissections of the differences in quality and performance between Xbox vs PS3. Firstly, I'm not a hardcore gamer (I actually have a life :cool: ), secondly I'm far from a technophile. I'm borderline layman. So, stick that in your USB port propellerhead.

I write for ZOO Weekly guy. It's as shallow as a ****stain and more of a picture book than anything else. It in no way attempts to be a shining example of Pulitzer winning editorial. It's for normal dudes... unlike yourself. It is oft referred to a stroke mag... but I'm sure you know all about that. :p

I'm guessing your job is? um... Network Admin for some ****ty firm where they stick you in the basement next to the server room? Eish. I'll be thinking of you next time I'm on a shoot with Tanya van Graan.

Consider yourself flamed, fanboy.

@ Icbxx - Yup, that's about the gist of it. Lots of: Can't say now, not allowed to release that info, or simply... we don't know. Just gotta be patient, I'll try get as much out of it as I can.

I think Gavin's probably right about the hype machine :D I'll calm down soon. Seriously though, I'm very impressed with Blu-ray. If I had to single out one thing it would be that.

I'd also like to know how many of you guys actually have HD-ready TVs? This technology is only going to come into its own once HD TV becomes an affordable reality.

Anyway, please debate away. I see the Xbox tentacles are firmly in place, and believe me the Microsoft hype is even better than PS3 (at least I've got a balanced hype perspective hehehe).

I'd really like to hear how anyone can defend HD DVD against Blu-ray. The data transfer rate alone is almost double.
 
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