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Sycho · 07-18-2008, 06:54 PM

I wanted to replace my broken PS2, which does not respond to either controllers or the builtin IR, and rather then mess around with it, I went and bought a 80GB PS3 with MotorStorm. Yes, I know about the MetalGear bundle, but I could not find any in Thunder Bay, and this was the only 80GB one I found. I am very happy, I intend to use it as a super media centre and DVD player, since it will actually inverse telecine video content, unlike my other DVD players.

Iguana Man · 07-18-2008, 07:27 PM

Congrats! And that is one big box or you are one small dude.

ganthc · 07-18-2008, 08:22 PM

Nice! You're going to love Motorstorm. It is a fantastic game, and a lot of fun to play. Great graphics to boot. Oh, and I think I heard somewhere that it plays blu-ray movies too.

umainebearman · 07-19-2008, 07:54 AM

Now go get the remote. Yeeeeeeer gonna need it. Suckers got some range on it.

MrMike · 07-21-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

Now go get the remote. Yeeeeeeer gonna need it. Suckers got some range on it.

I found that out quickly. I planned on buying the remote but I can't believe one is forced to buy it.

umainebearman · 07-21-2008, 03:51 PM

Actually for $19.99 (what I paid. I think its regular $24) its a good remote. But yet again Sony doesn't want you using the ps3 with any other remote so its all bluetooth.

It's a good remote though. I am wondering why theres no zoom on it though like every other remote out there.

Ruined · 07-21-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

But yet again Sony doesn't want you using the ps3 with any other remote so its all bluetooth.

That is to recover part of the massive cost of including Blu-ray with the system. If it was IR you could simply download the Harmony codes or the like and as a result Sony would not get your $20.

Sycho · 07-21-2008, 05:55 PM

I am totally fine with using the controller as a remote so far.

I must say, I am really please with the DVD playback of the unit, the 480P output over component is a huge improvement over my other players and it inverse telecines correctly, unlike my other DVD players. It will even deinterlace when going frame by frame, that was super awesome to see. The PS3 is light years ahead of the XBOX 360 as a DVD player. I know there are better players, but I won't benefit from them since all I watch are correctly deinterlaced by the PS3 as is.

ganthc · 07-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Yeah, I have been perfectly fine with the ps3 controller as my remote. I think it's easier for me to find the buttons I need in the dark. I am still getting used to the controls for the hd-xa2 after I had just gotten familiar with the hd-a2/35's remote. The XA2's remote reminds me of some old remote from the 80's.

cherno · 07-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

I am wondering why theres no zoom on it though like every other remote out there.

There is no dedicated button for it, but you can zoom. Hit the triangle and one of the symbols there is for zoom. It does normal, double and pan or something like that.

umainebearman · 07-22-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cherno

There is no dedicated button for it, but you can zoom. Hit the triangle and one of the symbols there is for zoom. It does normal, double and pan or something like that.

I'm betting that's in the instruction manual right?

Derb · 07-22-2008, 06:24 AM

Its nice that zoom isn't easily found because thats the feature foolscreeners look for when they see black bars.

umainebearman · 07-23-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Its nice that zoom isn't easily found because thats the feature foolscreeners look for when they see black bars.

I use it for boobies.

***chlngr1970*** · 07-27-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

I use it for boobies.

LOL!!!

Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy the crap out of it!

j

Sycho · 07-27-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chlngr1970

LOL!!!

Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy the crap out of it!

j

I am enjoying it very much, I honestly am using it for playing movies more so then playing games. I did buy Resistance and Uncharted, both of which I plan to play the crap out of once I get my rear speakers installed (hopefully tonight) and start watching LOST on DVD.

Icon769 · 07-28-2008, 02:38 AM

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That is to recover part of the massive cost of including Blu-ray with the system. If it was IR you could simply download the Harmony codes or the like and as a result Sony would not get your $20.

You can always buy the cheap Nyko control (for about $10). That one doesn't use blue tooth. It comes with a USB device you plug into the console. Using this method you can toss the cheap remote and link it to your Harmony universal remote.

Derb · 07-28-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Icon769

You can always buy the cheap Nyko control (for about $10). That one doesn't use blue tooth. It comes with a USB device you plug into the console. Using this method you can toss the cheap remote and link it to your Harmony universal remote.

meh, the select button is my friend.

Even if this were IR I would still prefer to use it along with my Harmony.

Loiosh · 07-28-2008, 03:21 PM

Uncharted is a good game though a little campy. If it wasn't such an obnoxious 'game' I'd recommend Metal Gear Solid 4, but, it completely fails as a game and is more a vehicle for the director's exploration of bad cinema.

I'd suggest you take a look at LittleBigWorld as it looks fascinating (it releases in November).

Also, LEGO Star Wars, which is out now, a great game for two people.

ganthc · 07-28-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cherno

There is no dedicated button for it, but you can zoom. Hit the triangle and one of the symbols there is for zoom. It does normal, double and pan or something like that.

I don't think this is right. I have yet to see a zoom icon from the triangle menu.

MooglePorn · 07-28-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Loiosh

Uncharted is a good game though a little campy. If it wasn't such an obnoxious 'game' I'd recommend Metal Gear Solid 4, but, it completely fails as a game and is more a vehicle for the director's exploration of bad cinema.

I'd suggest you take a look at LittleBigWorld as it looks fascinating (it releases in November).

Also, LEGO Star Wars, which is out now, a great game for two people.

I agree about MGS4... Uncharted I thought was amazing, and a good balance of gameplay and story.

07-18-2008, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-18-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Nice! You're going to love Motorstorm. It is a fantastic game, and a lot of fun to play. Great graphics to boot. Oh, and I think I heard somewhere that it plays blu-ray movies too. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

07-19-2008, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	Now go get the remote. Yeeeeeeer gonna need it. Suckers got some range on it. __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

07-21-2008, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	Actually for $19.99 (what I paid. I think its regular $24) its a good remote. But yet again Sony doesn't want you using the ps3 with any other remote so its all bluetooth. It's a good remote though. I am wondering why theres no zoom on it though like every other remote out there. __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

07-21-2008, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	I am totally fine with using the controller as a remote so far. I must say, I am really please with the DVD playback of the unit, the 480P output over component is a huge improvement over my other players and it inverse telecines correctly, unlike my other DVD players. It will even deinterlace when going frame by frame, that was super awesome to see. The PS3 is light years ahead of the XBOX 360 as a DVD player. I know there are better players, but I won't benefit from them since all I watch are correctly deinterlaced by the PS3 as is. __________________ On the bed, on the floor, on the towel by the door. In the tub, in the car, up against the mini-bar.

07-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Yeah, I have been perfectly fine with the ps3 controller as my remote. I think it's easier for me to find the buttons I need in the dark. I am still getting used to the controls for the hd-xa2 after I had just gotten familiar with the hd-a2/35's remote. The XA2's remote reminds me of some old remote from the 80's. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

07-22-2008, 06:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Its nice that zoom isn't easily found because thats the feature foolscreeners look for when they see black bars. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream. Last edited by Derb : 07-22-2008 at 07:21 AM.

07-28-2008, 03:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Loiosh Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2008	Uncharted is a good game though a little campy. If it wasn't such an obnoxious 'game' I'd recommend Metal Gear Solid 4, but, it completely fails as a game and is more a vehicle for the director's exploration of bad cinema. I'd suggest you take a look at LittleBigWorld as it looks fascinating (it releases in November). Also, LEGO Star Wars, which is out now, a great game for two people.

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