Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 13, 2005, 02:58:32 AM
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Speaking on conditions of strict anonymity, a trusted insider source has revealed to C&VG that Sony will unveil an actual prototype PS3 unit on their next-generation booth and that rather than just a mock up, it will be a near final design of the next generation of PlayStation.
Source: CV&G.com
Post by: Mario on May 13, 2005, 03:41:57 AM
Didn't the whole world know this already?
Maybe there's some substance to those rumors that it "could" launch in 2005 now? If Sony are smart though, they'll wait until 2006 to release it, though I guess it doesn't really matter, since it's PLAYSTATION it'll sell regardless. It would be funny if they launched a day before Xbox 360 though, that would pretty much kill that console.
Post by: KDR_11k on May 13, 2005, 06:50:54 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 13, 2005, 07:38:45 AM
And Nintendo's if the Rev doesn't make a significant appearance. Though I imagine (or hope anyway) that Nintendo is basing their showing on what the competition shows. They're showing last so they have a lot of flexibility in what they show.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 13, 2005, 09:47:30 AM
Post by: OptimusPrime on May 13, 2005, 01:56:41 PM
Reggie: "Right that Xbox360 MTV thing like totally suckd, time to move in and build up some momentum"
Kaplan: "great i'll go call the New York Times and tell how big the Rev is gonna be"
Reggie: "Good idea, then we slowly wind up the boot like Burns did in the one Simpsons episode where he was looking for a heir and kick MS ass at 17 May
Kaplan: "Owh Reggie, i like it when you talk about kicking ass..."
Reggie: "That's why you hired me Perrin...now how about i did some Reggielution on your ass"...
Or something like it...
Post by: Ian Sane on May 13, 2005, 01:58:46 PM
I'm getting a mental image of Perrin and Reggie in an uncomprising position and it's not that pretty.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 13, 2005, 02:08:03 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 13, 2005, 04:59:41 PM
>=U
Post by: mantidor on May 13, 2005, 05:09:36 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 14, 2005, 10:30:18 AM
Post by: RickPowers on May 14, 2005, 10:39:52 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 14, 2005, 11:17:44 AM
MacDailyNews.com - Sony & Apple working on PS3
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The moderator of PS3 Forums, "The Unofficial PS3 H.Q." has posted the following:
Apple + Sony = PS3
I am now hearing stronger rumors that Sony is indeed working with Apple on the PS3. Most of this work is based around support for iTunes and iPop on the PS3.
iPod connectivity - Ability to connect the iPod to the PS3 and play it's music through the PS3 to your stereo or other audio playback devices. Will also provide some graphical effects on your TV during playback
iTunes linkup - Access iTunes and your music through the PS3. Purchase and download additiona tracks through the PS3. Wirelessly play iTunes music from your PC/Mac through the PS3
Sync support - Use the PS3 to sync your iPod with iTunes, no need for a PC or Mac to sync and add/remove tracks and organize playlists.
Apple may also be helping Sony with some UI design for the PS3 dashboard interface. No links, and for that I appologize, but I figured people would like to hear this information anyways. If the rumors hold true, this would be mutually benefitical for Sony and Apple in a lot of ways.
What do you guys think of this rumor?
Post by: OptimusPrime on May 14, 2005, 12:58:27 PM
Seeing that the guy only talks about the PS3 and not the PSP adds to the fact that this is probably not true. And didn't Sony hate iTunes because it eats away their income on record sales?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 14, 2005, 03:41:42 PM
Post by: Galford on May 14, 2005, 07:20:47 PM
For every one brillant business decision Steve Jobs has, he has an equally stupid one around the corner...
But, doesn't Sony already have a music download service?
Post by: KDR_11k on May 14, 2005, 09:04:19 PM
Why does everybody throw around the "Apple card"? Apple doesn't bring anything to the table except a brand name.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 15, 2005, 08:43:55 AM
Post by: Artimus on May 15, 2005, 09:09:21 AM
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/133/reviews/926596_20050514_screen001.jpg
http://img130.echo.cx/img130/4773/playstation3notiziaps318ml.jpg
Welcome Chang3? I wonder what Sony has planed. It's an exciting week at least
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 15, 2005, 09:23:45 AM
Those icons are bits of the DualShock buttons. They'll be changing the controller, I'm guessing with a trackball. Or maybe just the symbols on the buttons, but I have no idea why that would be welcome to anybody except FAQ writers.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 15, 2005, 11:20:14 AM
every color show different parts of the PS button symbols
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 15, 2005, 02:48:16 PM
PS3 - top view
I say its a fake, no question about it. The 3 doesn't look right for one thing, looks likt it was edited from the back of a PSP
p.s. I only post this cause its from a 'supposed insider'(no credibility) that doesn't want it posted, it was supposed to be a secret
Post by: Galford on May 15, 2005, 03:51:32 PM
Thank You KDR...
Let's put this deal another way, iTunes and iPod are number 1 in their respective markets.
Apple doesn't need Sony to help sell iTunes or iPods.
Sony, however, could use iTunes to help legitamize the PSP as a mulit-function device.
Sony benefits from this deal much more then Apple does.
Post by: Artimus on May 15, 2005, 03:58:22 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Real or Fake, only E3 will tell
PS3 - top view
I say its a fake, no question about it. The 3 doesn't look right for one thing, looks likt it was edited from the back of a PSP
p.s. I only post this cause its from a 'supposed insider'(no credibility) that doesn't want it posted, it was supposed to be a secret
LOL!?
That is the worst mockup ever. You can see the lines on the 3 where it's another color. No to mention is not nearly as wide as the other letters. The things along the top are terrible too, you can see the black where they were cut from other images.
I can't believe they thought it'd convince people.
Post by: KDR_11k on May 15, 2005, 11:35:30 PM
Post by: vudu on May 16, 2005, 10:32:49 AM
QuoteWhy would Sony work with Apple on this? Sony has competing products out there for both the iPod (Sony Network Walkman) and iTunes (Sony Connect).
Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Here is a rumor I have not heard before
MacDailyNews.com - Sony & Apple working on PS3
What do you guys think of this rumor?
It just doesn't make any sense.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 02:03:13 PM
Ok here we go,
With Sony having the whole Immersion fiasco, and talk of a new contoller for PS3, mixed with the ad campaign of Chang3 with the partial PS controller symbols (on previous page)........
why does Sony's Playstation.com Countdown countdown to Nintendo's Pre-E3 Press Conference?
That is the time of Nintendo's Pre-E3 conference right? Can't seem to find the conference time anywhere
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 02:10:25 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 02:11:45 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 02:16:04 PM
http://gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html
Waiting for pics.
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 02:19:01 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 02:19:59 PM
when is Nintendo's Pre-E3 press conference?
Sony's Pre-E3 conference is right now, so what is it counting to?
whats with the possibility of Sony & Nintendo teaming up to make controllers that would allow for easy portability that would alienate MS when it comes to cross platforming? Sony liscensing Nintendo rumble/feedback/gyro tech and Nintendo getting 3rd party push from Sony maybe?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 02:20:41 PM
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 02:25:47 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 02:27:47 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 02:30:05 PM
Sony countdown to 9:30am
that is very close
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 02:30:44 PM
One thing that could be possible is that the PS3 can connect to multiple TVs at once thus creating the equivalent of LAN gaming without the need for more consoles. But even then 7 is odd. An even number would better suit that concept.
I figure Sony wanted to throw as many controllers on as they could and 7 was some limit where the hardware would cost more money or something.
Aside from that the PS3 sounds like a bunch of nothing. The big changes so far are all based on multimedia super computer junk. Perhaps Nintendo is on the right track after all by wanting to be different. Sony and MS are very literally offering more of the same. Let's just hope Nintendo idea to be different isn't something really dumb like powergloves or something.
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 02:30:48 PM
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 02:49:25 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/614/614619p1.html
edit: graphics hype. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/614/614678p1.html
Apparently, Getaway is "bloody amazing". And the cgi spiderman from the movies can run in real time on the ps3. (also, apparently the dinosaurs from jurassic park can run in realtime on the n64)
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 16, 2005, 02:51:53 PM
FUGLY
Post by: Caliban on May 16, 2005, 02:55:04 PM
http://members.cox.net/jtorchy/images/ps3_01.jpg
http://members.cox.net/jtorchy/images/ps3_02.jpg
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 02:55:37 PM
Though I wouldn't be surprised if the controller was similar to that since it STILL is d-pad centric and thus ridiculously out of date and thus perfect for Sony. The d-pad looks kind of comfortable though so it can't be the REAL PS3 controller. The uncomfortable split d-pad design is a Sony trademark.
Edit: Caliban's got the Zippo lighter one. I haven't seen the pic of it lying down though. How the hell is that thing supposed to stand with all those curves?
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 02:56:11 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 02:59:39 PM
Post by: Caliban on May 16, 2005, 03:01:08 PM
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 03:03:12 PM
edit: it's the same as what caliban just posted.
Here's a direct link to the specs: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/614/614682p1.html. Sounds good.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 03:05:25 PM
GTA and Halo will be last-gen killer apps at that point. Last-gen killer apps never sell console. It's always brand new stuff or existing franchises completely redone (ie: GTA3 or Mario 64). Nintendo can beat those two games provided they have their own killer app. Not Mario or Metroid or Zelda, but something brand new that just blows away everything. That sort of thing is hard to pull off intentionally though. A lot of times stuff like that comes out of nowhere. So the best bet for Nintendo to try out a bunch of new ideas and attract third party support, even from minor devs that at first glance don't look they can offer anything.
Though knowing Nintendo they'll probably try to do something with Mario instead and we'll get a great game but not something that sells Revolutions.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 03:10:23 PM
Spiderman 3 font......
looks nice, very sleek
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 16, 2005, 03:12:04 PM
I must say I find that quite sexy.
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 03:15:58 PM
LMAO? Did someone leave a Dual Shock on a burner, realize it melted and go "OMG!? NEXT GEN!?"
Post by: Arbok on May 16, 2005, 03:16:00 PM
EDIT: Just saw the controller... lol. Looks more like a weapon than anything else, man does that look uncomfortable.
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 03:16:28 PM
So no games footage was shown at all? Does this mean Nintendo will ease off on Revolution stuff or give us a complete blowout? If they show everything, and say it'll launch at the same time as PS3, it will look like Nintendo will have much more ready for launch than Sony.
Post by: blackfootsteps on May 16, 2005, 03:16:47 PM
edit: the console that is
Post by: Caliban on May 16, 2005, 03:16:52 PM
That controller looks too uncomfortable to use.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 03:19:47 PM
They showed Getaway.
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 03:21:54 PM
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 03:23:26 PM
But no controller innovations at all? Not even a trackball? Score one for Nintendo.
I was really afraid Sony and Microsoft would take Nintendo's big talk and shove it in their face with unexpected awesomeness, but it looks like that won't be happening. So, hooray, I guess.
Post by: Arbok on May 16, 2005, 03:23:46 PM
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Originally posted by: TVman
Why does everyone link to the same pic?
Your post is about two minutes too late, hit refresh.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 03:25:13 PM
Are you kidding? What the crap?
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 03:26:15 PM
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Originally posted by: Hedorah64Quote
Originally posted by: TVman
Why does everyone link to the same pic?
Your post is about two minutes too late, hit refresh.
D'Oh!
Post by: blackfootsteps on May 16, 2005, 03:27:38 PM
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Originally posted by: wandering_nintendo_fan
Aesthetically, the controller's pretty cool.
Yeah I heard you can use it as a boomerang/ remote control to turn off your PS3 by throwing it at the console before seeing it magically return to you. Nintendo really need that design if they want next-gen Zelda realism.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 03:41:02 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 03:46:56 PM
Playstation 3
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 03:53:30 PM
PYEdentify Voice Recognition Game ? Old west game from Rockstar. "super gory wolfenstein style fps" from insomniac.
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 03:54:39 PM
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# Tekken -- Namco.
# Killzone -- Guerilla
# Vision Gran Turismo -- Polyphony Digital
# Formula One -- Sony Liverpool
# Untitled Old West Game -- Rockstar
# Oh-Ni -- Koei
# Mobile Suit Gundam -- Bandai
# Devil May Cry 4 -- Capcom
# Super Gory Wolfensdtein Style FPS -- Insomniac
# Metal Gear Solid 4 -- Konami
# PYEdentify Voice Recognition Game -- SCEA
# Fifth Phantom Saga -- Sega
# Heavenly Sword -- Sony
# Warhawk -- Incognito
# Killing Day -- Ubisoft
# Motor Storm -- Evolution
That's even worse than the PS2 launch lineup... and I bet not all of those games will even make it out at launch.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 03:55:09 PM
Look Here
Post by: Grant10k on May 16, 2005, 03:56:03 PM
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Originally posted by: blackfootstepsQuote
Originally posted by: wandering_nintendo_fan
Aesthetically, the controller's pretty cool.
Yeah I heard you can use it as a boomerang/ remote control to turn off your PS3 by throwing it at the console before seeing it magically return to you. Nintendo really need that design if they want next-gen Zelda realism.
There is no way in hell that I would want that thing to return to me, even if it does turn off PS3's. I want it to turn off PS3's and then explode.
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 03:57:08 PM
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 04:00:42 PM
It's just an isometric view with the PS3 stacked vertically.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:03:51 PM
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Sony has mentioned in the past that its new handheld and its upcoming console would get along together, but it wasn't until the big unveiling of the PS3 that concrete details have been available on how this will come together.
In its PS3 unveiling, SCE announced that the PlayStation 3 would have support for USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and online networking. Those first two are the biggest concerns for PSP owners, as Sony officially confirmed that the Wi-Fi configuration of the PS3 would allow the PSP to wirelessly connect with the home console. No wires, no connectors, no muss, no fuss. Of course, the PSP also has outlets for the USB 2.0, which might allow for corded connections as well as wireless, if necessary.
PSP won't just be used for wireless file transfers -- according to the official specs for the system, the PSP can be used as a controller for the console. Whether PSP will be used as a PS3 controller much is up to developers -- the GBA and GameCube got along great together, and the PSP obviously has a lot more capable hardware to do interesting things than that duo. Whether PS3 developers enjoy that gimmick of a system with a full-color screen or else decide to stick to the more complicated PS3 controller configuration is a matter we will find out in time.
Sony is a freakin genious, how come no one else thought to do this? I bet this will be the best thing ever!!!
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 04:04:16 PM
Edit: BlackNMild2k1: I know, I just didn't see what that was at first
Post by: Caliban on May 16, 2005, 04:07:33 PM
Edit: Btw don't the triggers from new controller seem very unaccessible and kind of worse than Z-trigger on GC's controller?!
Edit 2: BlackNMild2k1, I hope that's a sarcastic remark.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 04:12:43 PM
a) Nintendo's console won't be as powerful as either of the others.
b) All my attempts to give a crap will be fruitless.
And the PS3 controller is total ass. I can't find anything about it that I like, and I thoroughly dread having to play DMC4 and MGS4 on that worthless piece of garbage.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:12:47 PM
Playstation 3
They really are using the Spiderman font. Maybe PS3 is to release right around when Spiderman 3 is to release in 2006. march-june 2006?
edit: Caliban, I thought it was obvious
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 04:13:34 PM
I know this was expected, but, wow, Xbox 360 suddenly seems so dated.
edit: the press release says launch will be in spring 2006. Actual launch date or tactic to eat into xbox 360's sales?
Post by: Caliban on May 16, 2005, 04:17:52 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 04:18:33 PM
X360 doesn't seem that dated though... Gears of War especially.
I'm getting the feeling that both consoles will be extremely comparable visually, but developers will just have to work harder to get nice graphics out of the X360.
We've already reached the plateau as far as I'm concerned.
Caliban, don't worry, I wasn't bashing you or anything, just giving my opinion. You're probably right though, people in general will see the Rev as less powerful. It's inescapable.
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 04:19:46 PM
The rest, however...
And I just had a humorous thought. Square showed a tech demo of FFVII. Anyone remember the last time they showed a tech demo for FVII? Yes, that's right, back the first time Nintendo debued it's Ultra 64
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 04:26:52 PM
Post by: Robotor on May 16, 2005, 04:28:32 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:31:37 PM
Pic1
Pic 2
Pic 3
All 3 on same page
Have a closer look ......................
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 04:32:22 PM
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Don't get me wrong Paladin I also don't care if Rev is less powerful than other two, I'm just assuming if it is as powerful and even then alot of people will still say that Rev is weaker because it is smaller and that is something Nintendo should avoid happening.
Power just isn't that important. Small size will only help Nintendo, as long as the console looks sleek and cool. People understand that graphics have pretty much reached their peak and that technology is getting ridiculously small. People exclaiming 'wow, that thing's tiny!' is a huge plus (see also: powerbook, mac mini, ipod mini).
Right now it's looking like Nintendo will have the smallest system, the most innovative controller, the best launch game (I, know, too early to tell...but how can they not beat what Microsoft/Sony seem to be offering?), and out-of-the-box dvd playback. For the casual gamer, who chooses what he buys based on what he sees in the store display, these are all huge wins for Nintendo.
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 04:33:47 PM
Post by: mantidor on May 16, 2005, 04:34:01 PM
Post by: nickmitch on May 16, 2005, 04:38:10 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 16, 2005, 04:39:21 PM
KN gives it a
Graphics? What? I am not wowed at all by a picture on which a guy's shoulder has three distinct points on it.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:40:02 PM
HERE
Take a closer look....................
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 16, 2005, 04:42:02 PM
But all I have to say about that controller is OMFG ROFLMFAO.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:43:50 PM
Playstation 3
take a gander, go on, it won't hurt ya
size comparison?
Is that an Xbox 360?
Post by: mantidor on May 16, 2005, 04:45:45 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 04:58:05 PM
Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3
looks interesting, wonder what they are.............
Eyedentify
Eyedentify 1
Eyedentify 2
Eyedentify 3
Tekken 6
Pic 1
Pic 2
real time?
Fifth Phantom Saga
SEGA
looks odd
Post by: Dirk Temporo on May 16, 2005, 05:01:04 PM
Post by: Robotor on May 16, 2005, 05:06:02 PM
EDIT: A friend of mine just told me that that controller design has been floating around for awhile, and is probably a fake. I hope so, the thing is hideous.
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 05:13:11 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 16, 2005, 05:13:19 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 05:17:41 PM
GameSpot
Link to Sony Conference - stream
PS3 @ E3 2005
& the PS3 grill
Closed
Open
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 16, 2005, 05:20:03 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 05:20:59 PM
And the greyish haze that seems to float around in most of these games annoys me too. Real life isn't hazy like that.
The second Tekken shot, however, was what I consider to be next-gen. Impressed.
Post by: Savior on May 16, 2005, 05:23:50 PM
Tekken looked nice though... ugg if thats a launch title? ill have to bite.
Post by: Nile Boogie on May 16, 2005, 05:48:33 PM
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 05:50:09 PM
Anyway....
I completley agree with you, artimus... there haven't been any next-gen games announced thus far that I personally interesting. I'm actually really surprised, but Nintendo seems to have been dead-on accurate. Graphics have improved, but gameplay has become almost completley stagnant. I mean, the possibilities of unlimited stuff on-screen, online play, and ultra-realism do excite me.....but I want more. I want games that are artisitc and creative and simulate things in life other than fighting.
Post by: nemo_83 on May 16, 2005, 05:52:22 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 16, 2005, 05:53:10 PM
Post by: blackfootsteps on May 16, 2005, 05:54:21 PM
The graphics do look lovely though, except for the body hair on the boxers in Fight Night, which doesn't seem to have received the same level of attention as the sweat shower. Granted it's not very important.
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 16, 2005, 05:59:11 PM
I felt that the PS3 just completely outshined Xbox in showing...though I haven't seen much on their press conference yet. The controller looks stupid, but the system looks nice. Much better than X-box's new unit.
The games and company support was also quite amazing to see. Very smart of Sony to ask key developers to design the tech demos and such.
Grand Theft Auto as a launch game is brilliant and will sell millions in America. Much better than Perfect Dark 0, and I don't care if Halo 3 launchs same day. Grand Theft Auto is bigger.
Lucky for me. I hate those types of games, and I am much more interested in fantasy can cartoon worlds than realistic.
So Tommorrow Nintendo is going to blow me away.
I just hope they show the controller. I want to see what this new system is capable of.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 06:01:39 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 16, 2005, 06:10:39 PM
If you do for surrealism or abstract the characters in someway then your mind doesn't catch this error as much.
Also the more realistic the games get the less you will identify and bond with the character.
Master Chief from Halo is the worst character design I have ever seen. I have no feelings for that guy at all. If I could kill myself when I played I would because I could care less.
Post by: wandering on May 16, 2005, 06:16:56 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 06:19:58 PM
"That's even worse than the PS2 launch lineup"
I don't recall the PS2 launch lineup having Metal Gear Solid or Devil May Cry. I'm not blown away but that lineup looks very solid. It's lightyears better than the PS2 launch.
The graphics look a whole lot better than the Xbox 360 stuff we've seen so far. But it's all more of the same. So far I'm just very bored with this next generation. There's nothing that really grabs me by the balls like in previous generations. Hopefully Nintendo will deliver.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 16, 2005, 06:23:19 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 06:29:36 PM
but the Getaway demo was ....... well I thought it was a video of london until he pointed out the liscense plate problem(I know its not high quality video).
gonna go back to watching the conference now (1 hr 50 min long, but I'm just skimming through)
edit: GT5 is gonna look F#$%# amazing!!!!!!
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 16, 2005, 06:37:59 PM
Post by: TMW on May 16, 2005, 06:47:21 PM
Like they were trying a tad too hard to be sleek and sexy.
Post by: Renny on May 16, 2005, 07:11:35 PM
Post by: Famicom on May 16, 2005, 07:13:07 PM
The games look fantastic. Unlike the MTV 360 showing, these games actually look next-gen worthy. I too also noticed that the genres were severely lacking. I didn't pay it much mind during the sequelitis demo reel, but when they showed off the new properties that threw up the red flags. There wasn't much innovation to be had, and "original" stuff was just kinda stupid (thinking of that game with the chick who uses as sword, has ninja fighting skills and weilds some sort of bazooka???). Killzone looked AMAZING. That's the one game out of them all that actually looked really fun to play. The others seemed like novel concepts to show off the system's power, but nothing that exudes 'fun'. Gran Turismo and that F1 game looked good also, but I'm not interested in racing sims so I don't have a comment on that.
Learning that it will be backwards compatible going back to PS1 leaves me feeling good since I never bought either PS1 or 2, and might spring for the 3 just to catch up on some old gems.
The hardware reminded me of my old printer/scanner/copier I had 9 years ago, only about 4x smaller. it's almost the exact same shape. That's a little offputting in my mind, but that aside I don't like it. Looks even more bland than the 360. But somehow that seems to fit Sony's streak of bland looking systems, so it's not that big a deal. The controller looks weak. I won't comment on the comfort, since we all know that the most uncomfortable looking controller might be quite the opposite. But the button layout looks pretty bad. I'd need to see a hands on demo to judge properly.
I think Microsoft has reason to be worried here. I'm not too worried that they can't match this graphically, but I get the impression that their system is incredibly rushed now. Halo 3 better be the super supreme ultimate combo of 2006 or else the DC parallels might come true. Nintendo though, the ball is in their court now. Sony had a good showing, but some real innovation should be able to top it. One fear I have is that Nintendo's demo reel most likely will consist of their star franchises, which are all cartoony or fantasy like in nature. Not exactly the best ways to show off how the hardware handles photorealism. Not that it matters to me (or to you all), but it might be a knock against what the Rev is capable of if it can't or won't showcase anything with photorealistic graphics. I hope a new franchise or some third party software comes around to help this out. Other than that, Ninty is in a real good position to top this if the SECRET is really revolutionary.
Post by: Dasmos on May 16, 2005, 07:24:34 PM
Although i was quite impressed by the game line-up
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 07:30:12 PM
PS3
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and if the Motor Storm game is what actual game play looks like....
Holy $#!7 !!!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 16, 2005, 07:57:22 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 16, 2005, 08:20:11 PM
An industry that thinks like that has passed me by. I love pretty graphics, I love crisp displays, I love technology and gadgets, but by god I want to PLAY the games, not watch them!
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 08:28:59 PM
Seriously though as pretty as Killzone looks it's not like the series carries a long tradition of excellence or anything. It will probably look very nice and be okay but I doubt it's going to be a major killer app or anything.
Though I will admit that Killzone had AWESOME commercials.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 08:30:54 PM
LOL
Post by: Ian Sane on May 16, 2005, 08:39:25 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 16, 2005, 09:45:40 PM
Oh Yeah!!
I want to play this game!!!!
Post by: MaxXUnlimited on May 16, 2005, 10:11:11 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/Kamedak/ps37.jpg
That controller looks Uber bleh >_<
Post by: Mario on May 16, 2005, 10:13:32 PM
That F1 game is the game i'm interested in most, it looks INCREDIBLE in the trailer, I just hope they match that with the gameplay. I woudln't buy a PS3 just for that though.
The most intriging thing I thought was the Eye Toy / Cup in Water demonstation, that blew me away, I really want to try that.
Killzone also looks REALLY GOOD, but it's still just Kill Zone.
Post by: KDR_11k on May 16, 2005, 10:28:07 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 17, 2005, 12:54:22 AM
Post by: BigJim on May 17, 2005, 01:59:26 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Heh. I was thinking George Foreman Grill. PS3 CUTS TEH FAT!!!1!
Post by: couchmonkey on May 17, 2005, 05:52:40 AM
PS3: I like the design - it's not great, but I think it has more flair than Revolution. I think it's amazing that Sony can offer three colours and make them all boring. But I guess that's what most people want.
Controller: Looks cool, and totally impossible to use. I can't really judge usability from pictures, though...I'm really interested to hear impressions of those controllers.
Games: Yes, both Sony and Microsoft have showcased one huge pile of blah in terms of games. Wow more racing games and FPS'...now I remember why I didn't buy an Xbox. I can't wait to see Nintendo's trailers...I hope they show something new.
Post by: Artimus on May 17, 2005, 05:56:40 AM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on May 17, 2005, 06:36:18 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on May 17, 2005, 11:07:41 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 17, 2005, 11:50:18 AM
but the Rev does look like I could slide it into a bay on my PC, they could add a little something to the look
Post by: Arbok on May 17, 2005, 12:03:41 PM
Post by: Mario on May 17, 2005, 11:49:08 PM
Good lord, almost $500 US?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 11:57:50 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on May 18, 2005, 03:42:11 AM
Post by: vudu on May 18, 2005, 09:08:20 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 10:26:02 AM
there is no way it will cost that much, remember what the PSP was supposed to cost before it launched, then it launched @ $250
Post by: Caustic Saint on May 18, 2005, 06:30:26 PM
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According a an article published in the May 17th edition of Japan's Mainichi Shimbun, the PlayStation 3 could be one of the most expensive mass-market videogame consoles ever created. Officials from Sony apparently told the newspaper that PlayStation 3s would sell in Japan for "less than 50,000 yen each." That translates to about $465 US dollars.
Honestly, if it can do everything they're claiming (and I'm a tad skeptical), it'll be worth it.
Plus, the PS2 launched at a price of 39,800 yen, and at that time, prices did not include tax. (As of April 1st, 2004, all listed prices must include the 5% sales tax.) So the PS2 launch price was really 41,790 yen. If the PS3 can do what they claim (there's that phrase again...), a launch price increase of around 8,000 yen (just over $75) is no big deal.
