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30 December 2008, 09:39 PM
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Grid online is cool, there are open sessions you can join and I haven't joined one with knobbers yet, just some good racing.
Haven't done private sessions yet.
Burnout Paradise is getting hammered on line at the mo, CAF if you get a good dozen and have a few races and challenges.
Haven't done private sessions yet.
Burnout Paradise is getting hammered on line at the mo, CAF if you get a good dozen and have a few races and challenges.
30 December 2008, 09:59 PM
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Sorry you couldnt get a 360 RB5 but everything happens for a reason. Your 360 prob would have broke out of warranty or something!!
Hope you have many happy gaming hours with your new PS3 mate!!
Hope you have many happy gaming hours with your new PS3 mate!!
30 December 2008, 10:18 PM
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I can see myself getting hooked tomorrow night and seeing in the New Year with my PS3 online and a crate of Coors Light lol
31 December 2008, 08:55 AM
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I'm using my PS3 more than my 2 360's now. Using the PS3 for all my video streaming from a media centre and all DVD's as it upscales which I only just found out 
Plus I got a couple of Blurays for Christmas.
I never thought i'd say this (as i'm a 360 fanboy) but the PS3 is a quality piece of kit and like the way everything comes with it as opposed to having to buy kit as extras with the 360 - wireless adapter, rechargeable batteries etc plus bluray. My 2 360's get used by the Mrs and my eldest more than me now.
Plus I got a couple of Blurays for Christmas.I never thought i'd say this (as i'm a 360 fanboy) but the PS3 is a quality piece of kit and like the way everything comes with it as opposed to having to buy kit as extras with the 360 - wireless adapter, rechargeable batteries etc plus bluray. My 2 360's get used by the Mrs and my eldest more than me now.
31 December 2008, 10:05 AM
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So you don't use the PS3 for gaming? It is a quality piece of kit, but I hardly ever use mine. Been playing a bit of LBP recently though 
You may find (like I did) that the wireless adapter is useless for streaming HD video, so I had to wire mine in anyway (I'm using some homeplugs which seem to do the job). Makes the inbuilt wireless a bit useless really. Wish I could have bought a version of the PS3 without it...
You may find (like I did) that the wireless adapter is useless for streaming HD video, so I had to wire mine in anyway (I'm using some homeplugs which seem to do the job). Makes the inbuilt wireless a bit useless really. Wish I could have bought a version of the PS3 without it...
31 December 2008, 11:26 AM
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Use mine for PES09 which I thought the demo was better on than the 360 in terms of shiny graphics. Can't stay off it, only game I play currently. I haven't got any HD content to stream, only download in SD as can't be bothered with waiting to download HD stuff (only got 6mb throughput so would take ages to download). The SD stuff streams perfectly but what really impressed me is when I turned on the upscaling and then put on Casino Royale and it looked stunning. My DVD player can be removed from the cabinet now as I don't think it will ever get used again.
Oh and I really want to play more of your favourite driving sim GT Prologue
but only play it with the race seat/wheel and it's major pain in the rear having to bring the seat downstairs so haven't been on it in ages. Haven't even tried any online gaming with it yet.
Oh and I really want to play more of your favourite driving sim GT Prologue
but only play it with the race seat/wheel and it's major pain in the rear having to bring the seat downstairs so haven't been on it in ages. Haven't even tried any online gaming with it yet.
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01 January 2009, 08:08 AM
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So you don't use the PS3 for gaming? It is a quality piece of kit, but I hardly ever use mine. Been playing a bit of LBP recently though
You may find (like I did) that the wireless adapter is useless for streaming HD video, so I had to wire mine in anyway (I'm using some homeplugs which seem to do the job). Makes the inbuilt wireless a bit useless really. Wish I could have bought a version of the PS3 without it...
You may find (like I did) that the wireless adapter is useless for streaming HD video, so I had to wire mine in anyway (I'm using some homeplugs which seem to do the job). Makes the inbuilt wireless a bit useless really. Wish I could have bought a version of the PS3 without it...
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01 January 2009, 08:11 AM
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Oh and I really want to play more of your favourite driving sim GT Prologue but only play it with the race seat/wheel and it's major pain in the rear having to bring the seat downstairs so haven't been on it in ages. Haven't even tried any online gaming with it yet.
but only play it with the race seat/wheel and it's major pain in the rear having to bring the seat downstairs so haven't been on it in ages. Haven't even tried any online gaming with it yet. Can however be annoying as connection times sometimes slow (apparently this maybe me via wireless so will get some homeplugs) and the penalties are not consistent. Ive been winning a race on last lap when someone slams me from behind and I got a ramming penalty WTF! And the grid positions seem random - dont think Ive ever started from 1st spot and in the leadup I can be in the top 5 but when it cuts to the track Im down to 11th which makes it hard to win. This maybe due to some lag or something via wireless.Simon
01 January 2009, 08:13 AM
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01 January 2009, 08:14 AM
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BTW must give Uncharted top marks. What a game for £15. Fairly simple puzzles mixed with a few more tricky ones. Graphics are top notch for such an early release game. Ive done 50% in just short of 5hrs play but have only found about 8 treasures it seems (out of 60 
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01 January 2009, 04:17 PM
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for online functionality xbox 360 is ahead but sony is closing the gap.
sony are starting to get some good cheap downloadable games (like XBLA)
i've got both but the ps3 takes pride and place in the lounge cos its blu ray which was a major factor in me buying one.
the one i bought was an original 60gb version which plays ps1 and ps2 games from ebay brand new for £400
sony are starting to get some good cheap downloadable games (like XBLA)
i've got both but the ps3 takes pride and place in the lounge cos its blu ray which was a major factor in me buying one.
the one i bought was an original 60gb version which plays ps1 and ps2 games from ebay brand new for £400
01 January 2009, 04:22 PM
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01 January 2009, 07:47 PM
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I cant beleve it 
quality so far some nice gore in it too - my other game hasnt come yet (siren)
As for game my PS3 had its seal broke and as you say a bit of sellotate on it a little tip for you when you buy the console your joypad is missing
they will give you another one I had the bonus of them giving me a duel shock 2 one as they didnt have any normal ones 
I also find there second hand games are over expensive as are there normal games
02 January 2009, 01:43 PM
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I'm here I'm here
Ended up drinking far too much coors light and rosey wine on new years eve right through to yesterday evening
to even get near the PS3 ....just home now and im ready to rock and roll, i have my little stove stooked up and roaring away so time to get cracking
Watch this space
Ended up drinking far too much coors light and rosey wine on new years eve right through to yesterday evening
to even get near the PS3 ....just home now and im ready to rock and roll, i have my little stove stooked up and roaring away so time to get cracking Watch this space
02 January 2009, 04:17 PM
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Great choice
I got mine about a month ago and love it. Just finished Uncharted which was a good game, if not a bit easy
Off to get COD tonight so that'll be me for the next few weeks
I got mine about a month ago and love it. Just finished Uncharted which was a good game, if not a bit easy
Off to get COD tonight so that'll be me for the next few weeks
03 January 2009, 10:38 AM
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Not done it yet, our house is still 95% there and i'm waiting for a unit to be built in the lounge to house all my viewing pleasure
Once that's in i'll be connecting it to the phone line and away i go
Once that's in i'll be connecting it to the phone line and away i go
03 January 2009, 06:59 PM
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i agree ps3 is a good quality bit of kit but is no way as good as my 360, the XBM is ****e and very confusing and the playstation store is garbage, i cant even check what demos are out
05 January 2009, 12:33 PM
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, so what exactly is the problem?Geezer
05 January 2009, 12:46 PM
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It is fine. Not as slick to use or as fast as the Live store (and has a fraction of the content), but it's easy enough to use.
05 January 2009, 01:09 PM
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for fans of Uncharted, they're finishing Uncharted II at the moment and it's looking wonderful. Here's the teaser:
Gametrailers.com - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Spike VGA World Premiere Trailer HD
Gametrailers.com - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Spike VGA World Premiere Trailer HD
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