It's Time!!!! - Official Region B PS3 launch thread! - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

minimoke · 03-23-2007, 10:05 AM

Just got my PS3, a second sixaxe, a remote controle, have already 13 BD's, BUT I do not find the component cable for the ps3.
Will I have to spend my first day of PS3 with composite?????

Have to work for another 2 hours and than rush home and install.

tomorrow, look for the component cable.

I entered the Blu-ray society....

In the two shops I went to buy what I already have, There was very little sign of Blu-ray.
The first one, I bought 10 BD's over the time period of weeks I had to wait. But today, there where no new discs. Only the Sony releases.

In the second shop, a non specialised shop, they had not even 1 BD in stock.

Retailers have to awake... the ps3 is out and we want to buy BD's...

WriteSimply · 03-23-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimoke

Just got my PS3, a second sixaxe, a remote controle, have already 13 BD's, BUT I do not find the component cable for the ps3.
Will I have to spend my first day of PS3 with composite?????

If you can find the PS2 Multi-Out Component cables, get that. It will work.

Where are the rest of the Aussie/Kiwi PS3 owners? Are they so busy playing with their new toy? Huh? Huh? Huh?

fuad

Scorxpion · 03-23-2007, 11:59 AM

Congratulations to all European madness of PS3 and to everyone who got one.

i already enjoy BD since february because i cant wait till March23,and i'm happy now since PAIDJEEK an insider of sony pictures entertainment inform us that BD are region coded free so i can count on region B titles rather than import

NARMAK · 03-23-2007, 12:47 PM

YAY!!!! just picked my PS3 up this morning and have got a extra sixaxis controller, virtua fighter 5, RFOM and NFS carbon.

Really looking forward to getting home with this later on and hooking it up to my 50" HD and also get to experience RFOM with 40 other ppl online.

WriteSimply · 03-23-2007, 01:04 PM

I ask the owners of PS3s in other regions to be online on these exciting but potentially frustrating times to provide emotional AND tech support for new PS3 owners in the EU, Oz and Kiwiland. This is the time for you to give back!

fuad

ZX-VETTE · 03-23-2007, 02:12 PM

BluManta and Blu Ray UK2007,

You guys are a trip!!! It was fun reading your posts and seeing your enthusiasm with the count down. Congrats!!

See you online,

PS3 - ZXVETTE

Maximus · 03-23-2007, 04:20 PM

Well, I just got back from university after a very long and boring day.

I got to work at 10:45, the police were there and gave us and the Virgin Megastore guys a briefing on what to do if there is crowd trouble (basically run into the store and put the shutters down, then wait for them to sort it out). Luckily launch night went off without a hitch for us, we sold 57 PS3s before closing time and apparently the rest were gone by 10am this morning. That meant no PS3 for me, I believe many HMVs around the country were sold out, we got reports from other Welsh HMVs (my boss is the regional manager for Wales) and Bristol, many of them were sold out due to lack of stock in the area. Cardiff as a city had some PS3s left as many stores did not do a midnight event, but they are all expected to be sold by the end of the day.

By 6:00pm Sony should have sold around 190,000 PS3s, with the rest going on pre-order to be picked up tomorrow.

juha · 03-23-2007, 04:22 PM

Today also marked the launch of PS3 where I live.

The Sony distributor here managed to get enough consoles to satisfy every store's pre-order, while still providing 4-5 each for window sale.

Unfortunately, and this is risible at least, he failed to remember to order ANY games from Sony and other distributors.... leaving an entire region of Portugal with machines and NO SOFTWARE for at least another week.

Most people now have a 600 euros paper weight at home...

*Sigh* wanted my MotorStorm so badly :-(

J.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 03-23-2007, 05:32 PM

I'm more impressed with the PS3 then I thought i'd be.

I'm using the browser to write this post.. the graphics are stunning and any compatibility worrys I had are out the window.

I have MotorStorm and Resistance and I have been astonished by the graphics of both games.

On the Blu-Ray side of things.. I just watched Open Season and I am assured all the money I have spent on BR's is worth it, the PQ was awesome!
Though, I flicked thru the departed and wasnt very impressed.

To sum up, It's sleek and sexy.. works like a dream and is gonna be my baby for the next ten years

My PS3 online I.D had to be changed to Shane_CFC_2007 so if anyone wants a game or what ever add me.

Rup_Muk · 03-23-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_UK2007

I'm more impressed with the PS3 then I thought i'd be.

I'm using the browser to write this post.. the graphics are stunning and any compatibility worrys I had are out the window.

I have MotorStorm and Resistance and I have been astonished by the graphics of both games.

On the Blu-Ray side of things.. I just watched Open Season and I am assured all the money I have spent on BR's is worth it, the PQ was awesome!
Though, I flicked thru the departed and wasnt very impressed.

To sum up, It's sleek and sexy.. works like a dream and is gonna be my baby for the next ten years

My PS3 online I.D had to be changed to Shane_CFC_2007 so if anyone wants a game or what ever add me.

UK2007:
Congratulations to you and all other new proud PS3 owners across the pond!
You are preaching to the choir here!
I found your countdown to PS3 release very interesting reading.

Welcome aboard!

Rup.

Gamekid · 03-23-2007, 06:36 PM

Does anyone know how many eurp ps3's will be available? In the states, we only recieved 197,000 consoles.

cdblu · 03-24-2007, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimoke

Just got my PS3, a second sixaxe, a remote controle, have already 13 BD's, BUT I do not find the component cable for the ps3.
Will I have to spend my first day of PS3 with composite?????

Have to work for another 2 hours and than rush home and install.

tomorrow, look for the component cable.

I entered the Blu-ray society....

In the two shops I went to buy what I already have, There was very little sign of Blu-ray.
The first one, I bought 10 BD's over the time period of weeks I had to wait. But today, there where no new discs. Only the Sony releases.

In the second shop, a non specialised shop, they had not even 1 BD in stock.

Retailers have to awake... the ps3 is out and we want to buy BD's...

true. even here in the states stores arent stocking enough bds. i went to like 3 walmarts targets and bbs to find casino royale! like u said retailers should wake up!

Deciazulado · 03-24-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juha

Today also marked the launch of PS3 where I live.

The Sony distributor here managed to get enough consoles to satisfy every store's pre-order, while still providing 4-5 each for window sale.

Unfortunately, and this is risible at least, he failed to remember to order ANY games from Sony and other distributors.... leaving an entire region of Portugal with machines and NO SOFTWARE for at least another week.

Most people now have a 600 euros paper weight at home...

*Sigh* wanted my MotorStorm so badly :-(

juha so sorry to hear that. Can't you import something from Spain next day air? At least feed the paperweight with some DVD or CD to see it working, Maybe even find some SACD.

Dave · 03-24-2007, 10:55 AM

Got it!!!

juha · 03-24-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

juha so sorry to hear that. Can't you import something from Spain next day air? At least feed the paperweight with some DVD or CD to see it working, Maybe even find some SACD.

Hey :-)

Fortunately some stores started receiving *some* games late last night and this morning... I was able to pick up Resistance and MotorStorm straight out of a box! Got home and its been heaven since....

... MotorStorm rules online. Total Mayhem.

Look for TufasPT on English servers

YEY!! *dances*

J

BluManta · 03-24-2007, 11:59 PM

What aload of shit! you stupid americans don't have a clue! You led me to beleive that the ps3 was good, nope. The ps3 is shit! ThaNX ALOT FOR MAKIN ME SPEND £425 ON A SHINY BLACK BOX! I can't believe how crap it is. Sony, you have let me down!

Just kidding!
Hey, it was hard to say such crewl words about my new baby.
I love it! Its bloody brilliant! I cant wait for Playstation Home on the net, that looks sick!!!! But I have to get broadband first. I should be getting it soon (fingers crossed). Thanx America for advertising the best thing that ever happened to me (I didn't mean your stupid).

Knight-Errant · 03-25-2007, 12:14 AM

My cousin's little boy has already got one!

Amon37 · 03-26-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamekid

Does anyone know how many eurp ps3's will be available? In the states, we only recieved 197,000 consoles.

They said 1 million for all the PAL territories I believe.

partridge · 03-26-2007, 08:12 PM

Got it!

Friday lunchtime a van pulled up and delivered a (larger than expected) blue plastic bag, inside was the best box in the world.

Shiny! Big! Heavy! Gorgeous! Just a few of the words that went through my mind as I gently eased it out of its box.

Didn't take long to get hooked up to my LCD and then I fired it up. Niiiiiiice. I won't get tired of that orchestra sound anytime soon.

So, games, well as I said before I downloaded the demo's of a few games and went out and bought Motorstorm. What a game! Soundtrack is superb, the visuals are unbelievable and the gameplay is spot on.

I've loaded some CD's, videos, photo's, set up log ins for the rest of the family and browsed the web - but the coolest thing I've done this weekend was to load a video of Lost to my PS3, then watch it in my bedroom via my PSP!! Which made me wonder; is it possible to play games in the same way, using the PSP as a screen and the sixaxis to play? I'll find out tomorrow.

Casino Royale was razor sharp but the biggest thing to strike me about the whole HD thing is the sound. Whether it's the engines and music from Motorstorm or the sound from Casino - it just sounded amazing!

£425? Worth every penny. What an amazing piece of kit.

ABC-Warrior; add me if you like, I currently have no buddies, and only have Motorstorm for now. I have tomorrow off work so will be available on and off throughout the day.

Ciao. This Is Living!

Shin-Ra · 03-27-2007, 02:29 AM

If it was physically possible to hump a piece of software, I would hump the PS3 XMB.

It's not until it's there in front of you, begging to be fiddled with that you fully appreciate its beauty, responsiveness, speed and intelligence of layout. Once I've got my Mac I'll be in quality-OS heaven.

03-23-2007, 10:05 AM	#81
minimoke Member Member since:Dec 2006	Just got my PS3, a second sixaxe, a remote controle, have already 13 BD's, BUT I do not find the component cable for the ps3. Will I have to spend my first day of PS3 with composite????? Have to work for another 2 hours and than rush home and install. tomorrow, look for the component cable. I entered the Blu-ray society.... In the two shops I went to buy what I already have, There was very little sign of Blu-ray. The first one, I bought 10 BD's over the time period of weeks I had to wait. But today, there where no new discs. Only the Sony releases. In the second shop, a non specialised shop, they had not even 1 BD in stock. Retailers have to awake... the ps3 is out and we want to buy BD's... Last edited by minimoke; 03-23-2007 at 10:07 AM.

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03-23-2007, 11:59 AM	#83
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	Congratulations to all European madness of PS3 and to everyone who got one. i already enjoy BD since february because i cant wait till March23,and i'm happy now since PAIDJEEK an insider of sony pictures entertainment inform us that BD are region coded free so i can count on region B titles rather than import

03-23-2007, 12:47 PM	#84
NARMAK Blu-ray Prince Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:18	YAY!!!! just picked my PS3 up this morning and have got a extra sixaxis controller, virtua fighter 5, RFOM and NFS carbon. Really looking forward to getting home with this later on and hooking it up to my 50" HD and also get to experience RFOM with 40 other ppl online.

03-23-2007, 01:04 PM	#85
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I ask the owners of PS3s in other regions to be online on these exciting but potentially frustrating times to provide emotional AND tech support for new PS3 owners in the EU, Oz and Kiwiland. This is the time for you to give back! fuad

03-23-2007, 02:12 PM	#86
ZX-VETTE Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Jersey	BluManta and Blu Ray UK2007, You guys are a trip!!! It was fun reading your posts and seeing your enthusiasm with the count down. Congrats!! See you online, PS3 - ZXVETTE

03-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#87
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Well, I just got back from university after a very long and boring day. I got to work at 10:45, the police were there and gave us and the Virgin Megastore guys a briefing on what to do if there is crowd trouble (basically run into the store and put the shutters down, then wait for them to sort it out). Luckily launch night went off without a hitch for us, we sold 57 PS3s before closing time and apparently the rest were gone by 10am this morning. That meant no PS3 for me, I believe many HMVs around the country were sold out, we got reports from other Welsh HMVs (my boss is the regional manager for Wales) and Bristol, many of them were sold out due to lack of stock in the area. Cardiff as a city had some PS3s left as many stores did not do a midnight event, but they are all expected to be sold by the end of the day. By 6:00pm Sony should have sold around 190,000 PS3s, with the rest going on pre-order to be picked up tomorrow.

03-23-2007, 04:22 PM	#88
juha Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews:8	Today also marked the launch of PS3 where I live. The Sony distributor here managed to get enough consoles to satisfy every store's pre-order, while still providing 4-5 each for window sale. Unfortunately, and this is risible at least, he failed to remember to order ANY games from Sony and other distributors.... leaving an entire region of Portugal with machines and NO SOFTWARE for at least another week. Most people now have a 600 euros paper weight at home... Sigh wanted my MotorStorm so badly :-( J.

03-23-2007, 05:32 PM	#89
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	I'm more impressed with the PS3 then I thought i'd be. I'm using the browser to write this post.. the graphics are stunning and any compatibility worrys I had are out the window. I have MotorStorm and Resistance and I have been astonished by the graphics of both games. On the Blu-Ray side of things.. I just watched Open Season and I am assured all the money I have spent on BR's is worth it, the PQ was awesome! Though, I flicked thru the departed and wasnt very impressed. To sum up, It's sleek and sexy.. works like a dream and is gonna be my baby for the next ten years My PS3 online I.D had to be changed to Shane_CFC_2007 so if anyone wants a game or what ever add me.

03-23-2007, 06:36 PM	#91
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Does anyone know how many eurp ps3's will be available? In the states, we only recieved 197,000 consoles.

03-24-2007, 10:55 AM	#94
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Got it!!!

03-24-2007, 11:59 PM	#96
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	What aload of shit! you stupid americans don't have a clue! You led me to beleive that the ps3 was good, nope. The ps3 is shit! ThaNX ALOT FOR MAKIN ME SPEND £425 ON A SHINY BLACK BOX! I can't believe how crap it is. Sony, you have let me down! Just kidding! Hey, it was hard to say such crewl words about my new baby. I love it! Its bloody brilliant! I cant wait for Playstation Home on the net, that looks sick!!!! But I have to get broadband first. I should be getting it soon (fingers crossed). Thanx America for advertising the best thing that ever happened to me (I didn't mean your stupid).

03-25-2007, 12:14 AM	#97
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	My cousin's little boy has already got one!

03-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#99
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Got it! Friday lunchtime a van pulled up and delivered a (larger than expected) blue plastic bag, inside was the best box in the world. Shiny! Big! Heavy! Gorgeous! Just a few of the words that went through my mind as I gently eased it out of its box. Didn't take long to get hooked up to my LCD and then I fired it up. Niiiiiiice. I won't get tired of that orchestra sound anytime soon. So, games, well as I said before I downloaded the demo's of a few games and went out and bought Motorstorm. What a game! Soundtrack is superb, the visuals are unbelievable and the gameplay is spot on. I've loaded some CD's, videos, photo's, set up log ins for the rest of the family and browsed the web - but the coolest thing I've done this weekend was to load a video of Lost to my PS3, then watch it in my bedroom via my PSP!! Which made me wonder; is it possible to play games in the same way, using the PSP as a screen and the sixaxis to play? I'll find out tomorrow. Casino Royale was razor sharp but the biggest thing to strike me about the whole HD thing is the sound. Whether it's the engines and music from Motorstorm or the sound from Casino - it just sounded amazing! £425? Worth every penny. What an amazing piece of kit. ABC-Warrior; add me if you like, I currently have no buddies, and only have Motorstorm for now. I have tomorrow off work so will be available on and off throughout the day. Ciao. This Is Living!

03-27-2007, 02:29 AM	#100
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	If it was physically possible to hump a piece of software, I would hump the PS3 XMB. It's not until it's there in front of you, begging to be fiddled with that you fully appreciate its beauty, responsiveness, speed and intelligence of layout. Once I've got my Mac I'll be in quality-OS heaven.

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