Wanting to buy ps3

( i have the xbox 360)

I feel like technology just holds things back

i wouldn't of got the xbox otherwise . its like  the ps3 was held back for england and america got it quicker didn't they .

but i would love one.

I have a paperround which i get payed £23.50 a week (it would take routhly 16 weeks to save up for the ps3

Would you say its worth it to get the ps3 or should i just get something else.

(sorry but i could not find this out in the top fourum(can you play all back ps2 game)

You won't be able to play all PS2 games- the UK version of the PS3 uses software emulation to play the PS2 games. At the start there was over 1700 titles that could be played with no problem out of the 2500 or so available and they have been adding to that with the last couple of firmware updates. the odds are god that the games you want to play will work (other than the Guitar Hero games due to controller issues). You can see what games will/ won't work for you at Sony's backward compatibility list site for the UK/ Europe.

Still, there are a number of good PS3 games out there now and plenty more on the way by this summer and fall- i would say go ahead and get it.

well i will beABLE  to save up for that in 17 weeks (long time but probally worth it)

I've heard that there is a few bad things about the playstation .

like poor quality with ps2 games.

slow processor

slow system is this true becuase i saw a video on you tube which showed how slow it was ( with the changing screens and moving

it was xbox360 vs ps3. IM just wondering is this true and is there any bad things i should know before i get the ps3.

whats the online service like is it free and is it multiplayer

and dose the system have wireless in side it.

can you connect bluetooth to it

You don't have to answer all these but can you answer the top one please.

well i will beABLE to save up for that in 17 weeks (long time but probally worth it)

I've heard that there is a few bad things about the playstation .

like poor quality with ps2 games.- Some will look a bit jaggy (Tiger woods 2006 did to me at least) but most will look good. The PS3 plays them at 480p resolution when using a high-def input.

slow processor- far from it. The Cell is one of the fastest processors made.

slow system is this true becuase i saw a video on you tube which showed how slow it was ( with the changing screens and moving- load times are on par to what you find with other disc based game systems. It's all in the programming.

it was xbox360 vs ps3. IM just wondering is this true and is there any bad things i should know before i get the ps3.- Both systems have pros and cons- don't listen to fanboy drivel.

whats the online service like is it free and is it multiplayer- completely free for online play versus the yearly charge for Live. Not quite as robust as Live but they're working on it. Most games are regional for online play- for example, with the UK copy of Motorstorm you would play against others from the UK.

and dose the system have wireless in side it- yes, the PS3 60 GB system has wifi for connecting to the net wirelessly. I would suggest using a wired connection if possible, however, unless you are setting up close to the router.

can you connect bluetooth to it- yes, up to 7 devices at once. the SixAxis controllers use BlueTooth and you can also use bluetooth headsets, keyboards, etc.

You don't have to answer all these but can you answer the top one please.

mikester585

Answers listed beside each.

well i will beABLE to save up for that in 17 weeks (long time but probally worth it)

I've heard that there is a few bad things about the playstation .

like poor quality with ps2 games.

slow processor

slow system is this true becuase i saw a video on you tube which showed how slow it was ( with the changing screens and moving

it was xbox360 vs ps3. IM just wondering is this true and is there any bad things i should know before i get the ps3.

whats the online service like is it free and is it multiplayer

and dose the system have wireless in side it.

can you connect bluetooth to it

You don't have to answer all these but can you answer the top one please.

mikester585

First off, forget about what you've heard. I am going to assume that you have owned a PS2 and have been happy with it. I owned a PS One, PS2, and now a PS3. Why did I get a PS3 even though it has no really great exclusive games at the moment? I got it because I believe I will enjoy it just as much, if not more than my past Playstations. Since you've heard bad things about the PS3, let me even things up and tell you some good things about it. 

Do you have a Sony digital camera? The card slots on the 60 GB version make transferring pictures and movies a snap. I go to culinary school and take lots of pictures and videos of demos. I use my PS3 to watch those videos and look at those pictures on my HDTV.

Do you have a wireless keyboard and/or mouse? If so, you can run Linux on your PS3. In all honesty, it's not that big of a deal right now, but I think as time goes on, it will evolve into something very useful. You can check your e-mail, watch AVI, MPEG videos, surf the web with Firefox, type up documents, make spreadsheets, etc. If you know Linux well, I'm sure you can find ways to make it work even better. 

My PS2 games look just fine on my PS3. Maybe it's because I use the HDMI connection. Progressive scan games look excellent! I own a US version of the PS3 so I cannot speak for the software emulation on the European models. Good thing, I'm an early adopter...

Wireless works smooth as silk. It is extra convenient because my campus only has wireless. Bascially, my Xbox Live subscription is rotting away...sad isn't it? You can also connect Bluetooth headsets to the system. From what I hear, you can also connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse as well. 

The online service is free, but it is not multiplayer. At least the games right now do not support it. For example, you can't play online with two people on one system for Motorstorm. It's not like Halo 2 where 4 friends can all play online off of one system at the same time. I think this is a problem, but one that can and will be fixed in future. Besides, the only game I want to be able to play with more than 2 people at once is Unreal Tournament 3...

Do you have an HDTV? IF so, Blu-Ray looks awesome. I wouldn't reccomend re-buying your whole DVD collection, but I would reccomend getting some Blu-Ray movies as the picture and sound quality is very impressive.

As for games? They're coming...Ninja Gaiden Sigma will be out next month (AWESOME). Heavenly Sword and Lair will be out later in the summer. Madden will be out in August (I hate Madden for the record).  Oblivion is already out (although I think the game is slightly overrated). Then GTA: IV in October.  Then you have games like Rachet and Clank, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Final Fantasy XIII coming late 2007 to early 2008. 

PS3 is here to stay. I use it as a multimedia hub as well as a gaming console. It does SO much more than just games. Keep that in mind to get the most out of the system. Home is coming out in September/ October so I'm sure that the online segment will only get better. Start saving up, by the time you have the money ready, the PS3 juggernaut will be picking up steam.  

hey thanks for all your help, im going to save up for 17 weeks to get £400 off my paper round.

Im just wondering , i got the who wants to be a millionair game and it came with the usb attachments (the button which u can play the game with and plug in the usb port)

dose the ps3 speed up gameplay, like will the game run faster.

can you plug in webcams,flashdrives,is there any tv for it,will i beable to plug it into my souround system and i have hd tv,

how much would you think blu ray is (how good is it)

What is the thing where you can connect a psp .

what is the base theme like

can you put anything on there .

Is there msn,aol,email readers,can you store video,music,photos,gamesave,backups

what can the hard drive be used for, what do you put on there.

can't wait get a ps3

i would get the ps3 even though its more expensive its cheaper then the 360 it has a built in blue ray player you would have to buy the hd dvd drive for the 360 thats more money on top on the xbox it hasnt got the wireless function for internet like the ps3 thats mroe money gone it doesnt have the sive of the hard drive like the ps3 all in all the ps3 is more expensive but holds its money better and in the future when they start pushing games they will only start coming out on the ps3 becuase it will be able to handle it. rockstar games have already said that they are having problems with the 360 becuase of its disk space and prossor so get a ps3 its worth it

hey thanks for all your help, im going to save up for 17 weeks to get £400 off my paper round.

Im just wondering , i got the who wants to be a millionair game and it came with the usb attachments (the button which u can play the game with and plug in the usb port)

dose the ps3 speed up gameplay, like will the game run faster.

can you plug in webcams,flashdrives,is there any tv for it,will i beable to plug it into my souround system and i have hd tv,

how much would you think blu ray is (how good is it)

What is the thing where you can connect a psp .

 

what is the base theme like

can you put anything on there .

Is there msn,aol,email readers,can you store video,music,photos,gamesave,backups

what can the hard drive be used for, what do you put on there.

can't wait get a ps3

mikester585

Dang, you are full of questions, aren't you?

Check the backward compatibility list regarding Millionaire for how well it will work. Chances are it will, however.

The game will run exactly as it did on the PS2, won't speed up load times at all.

Most USB devices will work fine. I have a USB keyboard and the EyeToy plugged in at the moment.Flash drives will work fine too. If you have an HD television you will want to pick up a set of component cables or an HDMI cable- the system doesn't include those, just the normal SD SCART connection in the UK. No problems with audio either- pick up an optical audio cable to hook up to the surround system (may need to save up a bit longer than you thought).

haven't watched any Blu-ray movies yet (no time) but from most accounts it is well worth it for movies in high def. The Blu-Ray on the PS3 won't go to 720p for movies, however- if your tv does 1080i or 1080p this won't be a problem.

The background is similar to the PSP with the color background that changes every month- you can't set custom wallpaper as of yet.

You could put anything on there but the PS3 will only see pictures, videos and music if they are in the correct formats. Read the manual when you get it to see what can/ can't be used.

No to the instant messengers/ e-mail- answered the other bit above.

The games save by default to the hard drive. Also, you set up virtual cards for saves on PS2 and PSOne games. besides that there are the downloadable games/ demos/ videos from the PlayStation Store along with Folding@Home (details on that in the Important thread at the top). 

deffinitly gonnna get one.

what game would you reccomend me getting 1st any type

and how are the graphics compared to 360.

1.you can't get bored of a ps3 and im 14 i have a paper round,mikester585

1.? :lol: where are the arguments.. ?

And why did yo u come in here for advice when you made youre mind up already :P