Post by: Ceric on October 13, 2006, 02:31:12 PM
I did. It's an interesting read in a way. Just so you know I won't kid anyone by saying that these guys are anywhere near objective overall. Though the controller thing was interesting. It seems that by their report Sony just keeps stealing ideas.
Oh also they have a picture of a guy whose a roughly 20 or so feet off playing the PS3 with the wireless controller. I wonder if they realize thats that not nearly as impressive anymore because IGN has a Wavebird picture where the person is always across the IGN Cubical farm and his head looks the size of a pin.
Though Flush buttons are cool.
"The Story" Edit: The correct link is down below. I'm going to keep this here so that Pale and I don't look funny.
Post by: Artimus on October 13, 2006, 02:48:23 PM
Post by: Pale on October 13, 2006, 03:00:06 PM
Post by: Ceric on October 13, 2006, 03:09:30 PM
I thought I had copied the one for IGN. So when I pasted it in I didn't look and the link must have been what I had on my clipboard...
On a related note I do find that amusing.
The Right Link
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 13, 2006, 03:20:08 PM
Post by: SixthAngel on October 13, 2006, 04:18:14 PM
I am glad they at least admit that the ps3 controller is a joke. They use the same design as the first ps and expect everyone to lap it up. While usable it doesn't compare to any of the other controllers for comfort or ease of use. The left analog is also still on the bottom! (although they don't bring it up.)
Post by: Smoke39 on October 13, 2006, 05:02:42 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 13, 2006, 06:41:20 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 13, 2006, 06:42:57 PM
"I get it, Biscuit Sausage."
"No! SAUSAGE BISCUIT!"
Post by: WuTangTurtle on October 14, 2006, 01:12:03 AM
Post by: MaryJane on October 14, 2006, 05:31:18 AM
hasn't every other technology been getting smaller? my cell phone is a pocket pc and more powerful the first computer I owned, yet is smaller than the numeric pad on the keyboard... Only HDTV's have the right to keep getting bigger.
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 14, 2006, 07:50:07 AM
Quoteof course it's impressive, it has done what everyone thought was impossible......being bigger than an XBox....
(...)the PS3's impressive form factor is only the tip of the machine's unerring ability to stun the crowds(...)
QuoteDRE GET
what happens when you stick a DVD, PS1 or PS2 disc in the machine?
Post by: IceCold on October 14, 2006, 11:11:05 AM
QuoteThe Wavebird is amazing..
Originally posted by: ShaolinKilla
hmm, i hate to ask too much of you but do u have a link of the Wavebird Test? I'm not doubting u, its just i want to see it.
Post by: Ceric on October 14, 2006, 11:33:00 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on October 14, 2006, 01:00:47 PM
Oh and seriously wtf is up with the fingerprints and weird @ss reflections in the PS3, don't they have a guy to clean it every few minutes?
Post by: Ceric on October 14, 2006, 06:07:17 PM
Post by: wandering on October 14, 2006, 06:38:53 PM
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The fingerprints and how it reflected what was behind it. It only makes it look bigger and weird.
The convex shape of the system also makes it look bigger. I'm not sure why they'd want that - maybe they think the system should look as imposing as possible. They've certainly succeeded on that front - the system is about as inviting as a megaton bomb.
Other thoughts:
The thing looks worse in person than it does in the publicity shots. Maybe it looks better when it's vertical.
With this design Sony is making it clear they're banking everything on familiarity and brand loyalty. Maybe this is a brilliant marketing strategy, but it does nothing for me personally. A new console excites me because it's new. Reusing the ps2 controller means there's one less thing about the console that I can get excited about. Same goes for the Spiderman logo.
...I really can't stand the Spiderman logo. The ps2 logo exuded confidence: it said 'we're so sure you will want this system, we don't even have to tell you it's name.' The ps3 logo says 'not only do we have to tell you the system's name to ensure sales, we have to use a font from a popular movie. We're that desperate.'
The touch-sensitive buttons sound cool, though.
Post by: IceCold on October 14, 2006, 06:46:23 PM
Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on October 14, 2006, 10:50:01 PM
"Atari 2600? Open the door! This is your mother speaking!"
"Don't look at me! *sound of glass breaking* I said, never look at me!"
Also, I'm assuming the system is so large because it has to be able to handle an antifreeze tank and intake system. Or something. Heck, I don't know. This requires a closer look...hmmm...
HEY! That's no PS3! It's an Easy Bake Oven!
Post by: Ceric on October 15, 2006, 06:05:53 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 15, 2006, 09:41:01 AM
Post by: Ceric on October 15, 2006, 10:22:08 AM
Post by: Smoke39 on October 15, 2006, 01:59:33 PM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Similar to the reason given for the XBox 360's stupid shape, "it's inhaling" (aka it sucks).
Inhaling fills you up with air, causing you to expand...
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 15, 2006, 02:44:15 PM
OKAY.
Post by: Smoke39 on October 15, 2006, 04:22:27 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 15, 2006, 04:41:52 PM
ANYWAY, it is accepted that the concave design of the 360 is inhaling, deal with it.
Post by: Smoke39 on October 15, 2006, 06:02:10 PM
Post by: Artimus on October 15, 2006, 06:12:06 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on October 15, 2006, 07:37:15 PM
Post by: King of Twitch on October 15, 2006, 08:19:19 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 15, 2006, 10:37:16 PM
Some microsoft PR droid saids that. But yes you're right, it doesn't suck, it blows :p.
Post by: blackfootsteps on October 15, 2006, 11:37:15 PM
