Playstation Magazine gets the PS3 in house. (You're gonna like this) - Blu-ray Forum

Jazar · 10-02-2006, 05:01 PM

Excellent news!

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PS3 power-up pics and movie here!

Yes, it's true. It's not made out of wood, it's not behind bullet-proof glass at the Tokyo Game Show - it's a real live PS3 and we're really playing it. The two Sony reps that were kind enough to bring us the machine brought it in a bag, popped it out and placed it on our table. We connected it to our TV and we were away. Forget any dev-kit speculation and empty cases. PS3 is real and it works brilliantly.
Consider this a follow up to Friday's blog - where we posted a pic of the PS3 and a crowd of sweaty men fighting to have a go on it. Well, given that this post has proved insanely popular across the internet here are more pictures of men being excited around a real live working PS3.
Some more details of the brute in action:
1) It's quiet like a sleeping baby. A barely audible hum. With the TV on you simply can't hear it at all.
2) It's heavy like a planet. No, really. It's impossible to pick up with one hand.
3) It's shiny like a mirror. In fact, it's impossible to take a photograph of it without the flash spanging every picture into a starburst mess. And therefore it's massively prone to fingerprintage too, with the tiny amount of dust in the office magically attaching itself to its surface in seconds.
4) The PS3 joypad is very light and the tilt system is very responsive. We like.
5) The start up is amazingly fast. And game load times were faster than expected. In fact, PS3 does both at about the same speed of PSP. ie, Long load times due to the massive Blu-ray disc? Nope. Simply not an issue.
6) Andy's fingers kept sliding off the shoulder buttons. But that's because his fingers are slippery.

Lots of pics:

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One lead does it all. Power in one side, HDMI output for all sound and video on the other.

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AND FINALLY:
The important bit: A video of PS3 in action. We turn the machine on and load up MotorStorm,

Things to note:
1) The speed the machine sucks the disc in. Wow!
2) The PS3 start up sound - it's like an orchestra tuning up. Cool.
3) The similarity between the PS3 interface and the PSP interface.
4) Watch out for the first recorded lifting of the PS3's flaps.
5) Listen out for the fact that Sony don't officially have a name for the 'PS' button in the middle yet.
6) And check out those flashing blue and green lights. Groovy.
Want to download the video and keep it forever?

Here is a link to the mov file.

Article with more pics here:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...&postcount=127

WriteSimply · 10-02-2006, 05:18 PM

Too cool! Now nobody in that bloody office has a BD movie to play with?

fuad

marzetta7 · 10-02-2006, 08:43 PM

Give me mo!

zombie · 10-02-2006, 09:32 PM

Me likey fast loading times.

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 04:19 AM

I like what I'm reading about with the ps3. It looks like Sony suprised us yet again by delivering a working ps3 so that we all can see what the machine looks like turned on. I think that Sony has created a machine that things that we are expecting and will like. Although the video was short, it's nice to see that the ps3 interface for the main menu has been cleaned up and looks better then the boring blue that I did see a while back. The controller looks real nice although we dont' have an offical name for it yet. Do the blue and green lights represent stand by and power on mode? The ps3 has the same kind of glossy plastic that the psp is in. The ps2 had more of a cheap feel so it's nice to see that the ps3 has the glossy look, but then again the wii does to. The only thing that wasn't in the video was a demo showing how the virtual memory card worked as that is the only lose end that is still not fully solved, but with a month to go, I think that Sony will explain that in time and I think that for the price, we are getting a great machine that will be enjoyed for six years.

theknub · 10-03-2006, 04:51 AM

gamekid, you keep asking about the memory card interface. i think we all will say i don't know. however, most likely it will be some sort of memory card reader that attaches to the usb port. as for saving games, the HD will most likely emulate a memory card. otherwise, we'd all have to buy the memory card reader.

4K display · 10-03-2006, 07:46 AM

Link
Props to Rio

4K display · 10-03-2006, 07:58 AM

Japanese pricing:
PS3 controller - $42
PS3 Remote control - $30
PS3 Memory card adaptor -$12

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 09:42 AM

Look, I'm not trying to start a catfight here. I'm just wondering how the virtual memory card thing works. I know that no one here knows anything about it. Sony hasn't really explained it yet, but I know that they will. A big thanks for the video showing off a working ps3. Really cool stuff.

Jodi · 10-03-2006, 10:27 AM

PlayStation Magazine.....what a bunch of lucky bastards!!!

Jodi

Dave · 10-03-2006, 11:20 AM

ALL PICS AND INFO HERE!!!

http://www.psm3mag.com/page/psm3?ent...er_up_pics_and

God bless SONY!

EDIT:
Mirror for the video

http://rapidshare.de/files/35329370/ps3startup.mov.html

Jazar · 10-03-2006, 02:08 PM

Ack! Looks like the remote is Bluetooth. I'll be very sad if there's no IR interface for the PS3 (even as an attachable addon pls). My Harmony remote is crying.

By the by, looks like the mag took down that video?

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STOP PRESS [added 3/10/06]
Our friends at Sony have asked us to remove the video from this site. This video showed a final PS3 test machine working and playing MotorStorm in the PSM3 office (and a crowd of men drooling at its majesty). It's a shame but, in order to return the favour for letting us play on PS3 we want to do as they ask. Yes, we love PS3, yes, we only want to say great things about it, and yes, this video proved that PS3 is alive and not only 'well' but 'brilliant' BUT we've been told that the time isn't right for the mighty Sony to reveal such magic to the world. Rest assured that as soon as we have our own PS3 (possibly within the next two weeks) we'll be singing its praises (and videoing its ass off). In the meantime, for more on the PS3, that video and further inside info check out our next blog, coming later today.
STOP PRESS ENDS:

Guess Sony still wants to blow the doors off later this month. Oct 19th set your calendars.

WriteSimply · 10-03-2006, 05:20 PM

That remote is for sale on December 7th.

I'm sure some enterprising company or even Logitech will release a USB device that acts as an IR receiver then selling you the downloadable code for it.

fuad

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 05:33 PM

What will October 19th bring?

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 05:41 PM

I wanted to add that the images of the card adapter and remote are on ps3land.com for the first time. It's not know if the remote can be used for anything else.

WriteSimply · 10-03-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamekid

I wanted to add that the images of the card adapter and remote are on ps3land.com for the first time. It's not know if the remote can be used for anything else.

You have other uses for the remote? Omy.

It doesn't look like it has any other buttons you can use it for other Sony products, like a Bravia TV for example. So it could be a strictly Bluetooth device.

fuad

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 05:53 PM

It looks like the remote will be strictly limited to the ps3 console. There's probably a good reason why Sony doesn't want us to use the remote for other things.

Jazar · 10-03-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamekid

What will October 19th bring?

Why surprises of course!

http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=82988

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Originally Posted by Gamepro

Sony has confirmed it is holding a "Gamer's Day" on October 19th, in San Francisco, to show off a full range off PlayStation 3 games.

For members of the press who didn't get a chance to go hands-on with the PS3 at this year's Tokyo Game Show, or for those who simply want more uninterrupted time with the console, Sony will be giving a behind-the-curtain peak at the system's launch lineup on Thursday, October 19th in San Francisco.

It will likely represent the last big chance for substantative hands-on time with the console before its November 17th launch in the US.

Previous "Gamer's Day" announcements from Sony:

-God of War announced (2004)
-Eyetoy Announced/Shown (2003)
-Online PS2 titles announced (2002)
-PS2 HDD/FFXI details shown (2003)
-PSP announced (2003)
-Jet li Rise to Honor game shown (2002)
-GT4 shown (2003)
-Konami announces new line-up (2004)
-Socom II + Jak 2 shown (2003)
-Konami showed playable MGS2 (2000)
-Twisted Metal Black Announced (2000)

Gamekid · 10-03-2006, 08:46 PM

I see.

partridge · 10-04-2006, 09:15 AM

I had a feeling that a remote control device would be bluetooth, and I'm glad - it means you don't need line of sight to control the PS3. Not that I'm saying you should hide it away, but if it is in a cabinet, you don't need the door open to control it! Yes, it's a pain for multi function remotes, but I don't use one, so no big deal.

Great news! If the prices convert well then these peripherals will be reasonably priced too. I'll buy them both though, but once I've copied my PS2 games over I could always sell that device on...

10-03-2006, 11:20 AM	#11
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	ALL PICS AND INFO HERE!!! http://www.psm3mag.com/page/psm3?ent...er_up_pics_and God bless SONY! EDIT: Mirror for the video http://rapidshare.de/files/35329370/ps3startup.mov.html Last edited by Dave; 10-03-2006 at 11:28 AM.

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10-02-2006, 05:18 PM	#2
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Too cool! Now nobody in that bloody office has a BD movie to play with? fuad

10-02-2006, 08:43 PM	#3
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	Give me mo!

10-02-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:864	Me likey fast loading times.

10-03-2006, 04:19 AM	#5
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I like what I'm reading about with the ps3. It looks like Sony suprised us yet again by delivering a working ps3 so that we all can see what the machine looks like turned on. I think that Sony has created a machine that things that we are expecting and will like. Although the video was short, it's nice to see that the ps3 interface for the main menu has been cleaned up and looks better then the boring blue that I did see a while back. The controller looks real nice although we dont' have an offical name for it yet. Do the blue and green lights represent stand by and power on mode? The ps3 has the same kind of glossy plastic that the psp is in. The ps2 had more of a cheap feel so it's nice to see that the ps3 has the glossy look, but then again the wii does to. The only thing that wasn't in the video was a demo showing how the virtual memory card worked as that is the only lose end that is still not fully solved, but with a month to go, I think that Sony will explain that in time and I think that for the price, we are getting a great machine that will be enjoyed for six years.

10-03-2006, 04:51 AM	#6
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	gamekid, you keep asking about the memory card interface. i think we all will say i don't know. however, most likely it will be some sort of memory card reader that attaches to the usb port. as for saving games, the HD will most likely emulate a memory card. otherwise, we'd all have to buy the memory card reader.

10-03-2006, 07:46 AM	#7
4K display Active Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Link Props to Rio

10-03-2006, 07:58 AM	#8
4K display Active Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Japanese pricing: PS3 controller - $42 PS3 Remote control - $30 PS3 Memory card adaptor -$12

10-03-2006, 09:42 AM	#9
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Look, I'm not trying to start a catfight here. I'm just wondering how the virtual memory card thing works. I know that no one here knows anything about it. Sony hasn't really explained it yet, but I know that they will. A big thanks for the video showing off a working ps3. Really cool stuff.

10-03-2006, 10:27 AM	#10
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	PlayStation Magazine.....what a bunch of lucky bastards!!! Jodi

10-03-2006, 05:20 PM	#13
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	That remote is for sale on December 7th. I'm sure some enterprising company or even Logitech will release a USB device that acts as an IR receiver then selling you the downloadable code for it. fuad

10-03-2006, 05:33 PM	#14
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	What will October 19th bring?

10-03-2006, 05:41 PM	#15
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I wanted to add that the images of the card adapter and remote are on ps3land.com for the first time. It's not know if the remote can be used for anything else.

10-03-2006, 05:53 PM	#17
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	It looks like the remote will be strictly limited to the ps3 console. There's probably a good reason why Sony doesn't want us to use the remote for other things.

10-03-2006, 08:46 PM	#19
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I see.

10-04-2006, 09:15 AM	#20
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	I had a feeling that a remote control device would be bluetooth, and I'm glad - it means you don't need line of sight to control the PS3. Not that I'm saying you should hide it away, but if it is in a cabinet, you don't need the door open to control it! Yes, it's a pain for multi function remotes, but I don't use one, so no big deal. Great news! If the prices convert well then these peripherals will be reasonably priced too. I'll buy them both though, but once I've copied my PS2 games over I could always sell that device on...

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