It's Time!!!! - Official Region B PS3 launch thread! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Heresy · 03-21-2007, 09:07 PM

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I thought I'd download everything available and make my mind up afterwards, but that said I am straying towards Resistance.

Very good idea; I'm glad I downloaded the Resistance demo because I hated it (too used to mouse and keyboard on the PC) and Motorstorm because I didn't think I would like it but the demo convinced me to buy. There are enough demos available to keep you busy for a while.

ps3andlovinit · 03-21-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by partridge

Mine will be delivered Friday sometime between 7am and 6pm!! Please let it be before noon...

Casino Royale ready to play, but no games yet!!! I thought I'd download everything available and make my mind up afterwards, but that said I am straying towards Resistance.

I cannot wait! Finally after such a long wait...

Enjoy. It will reveal itself more and more....so take a deep breath and take your time

Be careful getting it out of the box...really. It's heavy.

If your a decent gamer start with RFOM at least on medium if not hard .. depending on how good you thing you are

Gamekid · 03-21-2007, 11:38 PM

I'm exited about the launch of the ps3 in europe even though I live in the states. I can tell you that on the 16th of november, sony only had about 198,000 consoles available on launch day. The plan was to have 400,000 consoles available and then that number was cut in half to 200,000 which sony fell short of. The ps3 was selling on ebay at an average price of $2,000, retail price $600.00. Now the ps3 seems to be in stock. I wonder if Ken will be around. Sony did worse in Japan, barely selling 88,000, short of 100,000 consoles. I will say that sony tried so hard to meet demand for the ps3, but it has taken some time for the ps3 to be in stock. Best of luck to everyone in europe to get a ps3 on lauch day. Just don't be dispointed if you don't get one. If you are unable to get one on launch day, keep trying at your favorite store. Plenty of good games out, more then over here on launch day in the states. The price is well worth it. There's so much that you can do with the ps3, you'll like it. Makes a great blu-ray movie player.

MrBogey · 03-21-2007, 11:57 PM

I wonder how many the monthly totals will show. Considering Xbox announced a new version that'll suppress sales. That should make the PS3 trounce the Xbox for April at least and at least pull ahead for March.

Shu76 · 03-22-2007, 07:00 AM

The PS3 is sooooo worth the wait for you European guys/gals. I was very impressed with the PS3's build quality, once I picked it up and held in hand I was like "Wow, this isn't some cheap chunk of lightweight plastic" It's heavy. The sixaxis is basically the same as the dual shock,only lighter with a PS button in the middle,can't even tell the differance when holding them,the L2/R2 buttons are tad adjusted but how often do you use them? Still very comfortable to hold.Let us know how you like the system,I'm sure most of you will be happy with it,when you get it up and running,I'm sure you'll forget about it's long delay...lol

Gamekid · 03-22-2007, 08:24 AM

You have some great things to go along with the ps3. 1) Great games, more then we had in the state at launch time. 2) A firmware update to go with the ps3. Setup is a breeze on the ps3.

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 01:19 PM

One More Day!!!!!! Its Going So Slow!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

paulca · 03-22-2007, 06:34 PM

Hope to hear all kinds of reports tomorrow Friday as you begin to get your hands on the PS3

powerSURG · 03-22-2007, 06:37 PM

Good luck and be safe!

Slackr89 · 03-22-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by powerSURG

Good luck and be safe!

lol, when i hear this im thinking "dont drink and drive"

Anywho. It's awesome that Europe finally can play the PS3. It was probably worth the wait too since you have a much wider game selection. Remember to try and not go alone in the line to be sure you get your console home

MrBogey · 03-22-2007, 08:38 PM

It's 7:38 in Australia. Aren't they launching today?

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 09:44 PM

I've decided that I would like to celebrate the Euro launch of the Ps3 here with you guys. At this present second as I am typing this it is 21:43pm in London and there is only a couple of hours before the big event. If you respect the PS3 and all of the people that have put there time hardwork and effort in the console can celebrate here. NO I'm not a FANBOY but I think this is a big event and it deserves to be celebrated. Whos with me?

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 10:10 PM

Are we going to celebrate this amazing event here? Come on!!!!! But I think we should wave good bye to our wonderful ps2's that have given us 7 years of joy, happiness and fun. Lets let the time pass by telling each other some of our fav ps2 moments!

One of mine has to be the release of GTA SA. I got it the day it hit the shelves and I wasnt even old enough lol. The game was fantastic!

I got more but I will tell you once you start getting involved.

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 10:12 PM

Its now 22:12pm in London!!!!!!!!

Maximus · 03-22-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBogey

It's 7:38 in Australia. Aren't they launching today?

been and gone mate, why do you think we haven't seen any of the Aussie crowd on here recently. I mean this place a couple of days after the US lauch was like a ghost town

. I don't think you will be seeing much of me if we have spare units left after tonight's launch (not looking good I just got a text from a colleague Virgin has got about 50 people and we have about the same as well, we don't even have that many consoles, there isn't enough space in the stock-room

).

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

been and gone mate, why do you think we haven't seen any of the Aussie crowd on here recently. I mean this place a couple of days after the US lauch was like a ghost town

. I don't think you will be seeing much of me if we have spare units left after tonight's launch (not looking good I just got a text from a colleague Virgin has got about 50 people and we have about the same as well, we don't even have that many consoles, there isn't enough space in the stock-room

).

Uh oh! I'm ok, I ordered mine from Argos, you can't get them from there, you have to order them online or by fone to get it delivered.

NARMAK · 03-22-2007, 10:54 PM

I'm real psyched bout getting my PS3 but i have to wait till like 9.30 am cause i pre-ordered it from curry's way back summer last year and apparently there not having a midnight launch so i gotta pick mine up on friday morning.

Lol, kinda hurts when you consider everyone thats gonna be clamouring in to be the first 500,000 people to register on the PSN to get casino royale after they pick their PS3s up midnight in 1 hours time, shame i don't get one at midnight but hey, i'm glad for all you fellow gamers picking one up in the UK and really hope your going to enjoy your purchase the way i will and congrats in advance if your one of the 500k to bag casino royale on blu ray.

LOL, if i'm lucky i might also get to be in the 500k if i get my PS3 early enough and most people don't register

BluManta · 03-22-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NARMAK

I'm real psyched bout getting my PS3 but i have to wait till like 9.30 am cause i pre-ordered it from curry's way back summer last year and apparently there not having a midnight launch so i gotta pick mine up on friday morning.

Lol, kinda hurts when you consider everyone thats gonna be clamouring in to be the first 500,000 people to register on the PSN to get casino royale after they pick their PS3s up midnight in 1 hours time, shame i don't get one at midnight but hey, i'm glad for all you fellow gamers picking one up in the UK and really hope your going to enjoy your purchase the way i will and congrats in advance if your one of the 500k to bag casino royale on blu ray.

LOL, if i'm lucky i might also get to be in the 500k if i get my PS3 early enough and most people don't register

I can't register because i don't have broadband meaning I can't use the PS3 network!!!!!!!! What a pain in the arse a?

NARMAK · 03-22-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BluManta

I can't register because i don't have broadband meaning I can't use the PS3 network!!!!!!!! What a pain in the arse a?

LOL, don;t mean to sound really nasty but if theres like 200k-400k people like you that also can;t i guess i'm still in with a chance of nabbing myself a copy of casino royale

Wheelman1970 · 03-22-2007, 11:05 PM

Congrats to all our friends across the pond. You are going to love the console, the BD and the online. And you're getting it with a lot more choices which is pretty sweet.

I look forward to seeing you all online within the coming days.

03-22-2007, 06:34 PM	#28
paulca Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	I am happy for all of you Hope to hear all kinds of reports tomorrow Friday as you begin to get your hands on the PS3

03-22-2007, 09:44 PM	#32
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	Celebrate the Euro ps3 launch here! Time is ticking! I've decided that I would like to celebrate the Euro launch of the Ps3 here with you guys. At this present second as I am typing this it is 21:43pm in London and there is only a couple of hours before the big event. If you respect the PS3 and all of the people that have put there time hardwork and effort in the console can celebrate here. NO I'm not a FANBOY but I think this is a big event and it deserves to be celebrated. Whos with me?

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03-21-2007, 11:38 PM	#23
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I'm exited about the launch of the ps3 in europe even though I live in the states. I can tell you that on the 16th of november, sony only had about 198,000 consoles available on launch day. The plan was to have 400,000 consoles available and then that number was cut in half to 200,000 which sony fell short of. The ps3 was selling on ebay at an average price of $2,000, retail price $600.00. Now the ps3 seems to be in stock. I wonder if Ken will be around. Sony did worse in Japan, barely selling 88,000, short of 100,000 consoles. I will say that sony tried so hard to meet demand for the ps3, but it has taken some time for the ps3 to be in stock. Best of luck to everyone in europe to get a ps3 on lauch day. Just don't be dispointed if you don't get one. If you are unable to get one on launch day, keep trying at your favorite store. Plenty of good games out, more then over here on launch day in the states. The price is well worth it. There's so much that you can do with the ps3, you'll like it. Makes a great blu-ray movie player.

03-21-2007, 11:57 PM	#24
MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	I wonder how many the monthly totals will show. Considering Xbox announced a new version that'll suppress sales. That should make the PS3 trounce the Xbox for April at least and at least pull ahead for March.

03-22-2007, 07:00 AM	#25
Shu76 Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	The PS3 is sooooo worth the wait for you European guys/gals. I was very impressed with the PS3's build quality, once I picked it up and held in hand I was like "Wow, this isn't some cheap chunk of lightweight plastic" It's heavy. The sixaxis is basically the same as the dual shock,only lighter with a PS button in the middle,can't even tell the differance when holding them,the L2/R2 buttons are tad adjusted but how often do you use them? Still very comfortable to hold.Let us know how you like the system,I'm sure most of you will be happy with it,when you get it up and running,I'm sure you'll forget about it's long delay...lol

03-22-2007, 08:24 AM	#26
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	You have some great things to go along with the ps3. 1) Great games, more then we had in the state at launch time. 2) A firmware update to go with the ps3. Setup is a breeze on the ps3.

03-22-2007, 01:19 PM	#27
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	One More Day!!!!!! Its Going So Slow!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

03-22-2007, 06:37 PM	#29
powerSURG Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Shaw AFB, SC Blu-ray collection:42	Good luck and be safe!

03-22-2007, 08:38 PM	#31
MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	It's 7:38 in Australia. Aren't they launching today?

03-22-2007, 10:10 PM	#33
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	Are we going to celebrate this amazing event here? Come on!!!!! But I think we should wave good bye to our wonderful ps2's that have given us 7 years of joy, happiness and fun. Lets let the time pass by telling each other some of our fav ps2 moments! One of mine has to be the release of GTA SA. I got it the day it hit the shelves and I wasnt even old enough lol. The game was fantastic! I got more but I will tell you once you start getting involved.

03-22-2007, 10:12 PM	#34
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	Its now 22:12pm in London!!!!!!!!

03-22-2007, 10:54 PM	#37
NARMAK Blu-ray Prince Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:18	I'm real psyched bout getting my PS3 but i have to wait till like 9.30 am cause i pre-ordered it from curry's way back summer last year and apparently there not having a midnight launch so i gotta pick mine up on friday morning. Lol, kinda hurts when you consider everyone thats gonna be clamouring in to be the first 500,000 people to register on the PSN to get casino royale after they pick their PS3s up midnight in 1 hours time, shame i don't get one at midnight but hey, i'm glad for all you fellow gamers picking one up in the UK and really hope your going to enjoy your purchase the way i will and congrats in advance if your one of the 500k to bag casino royale on blu ray. LOL, if i'm lucky i might also get to be in the 500k if i get my PS3 early enough and most people don't register

03-22-2007, 11:05 PM	#40
Wheelman1970 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	Congrats to all our friends across the pond. You are going to love the console, the BD and the online. And you're getting it with a lot more choices which is pretty sweet. I look forward to seeing you all online within the coming days.

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