[PS3] PlayStation 3 Fan Noise. Annoyingly loud, ain't it?

It is common knowledge that they removed backwards compatibility in the 40 gig model. This is something that has been discussed, at length, all over the internet, and has been discussed in this thread. It is not completely Sony's fault that you were misinformed.

Yeah, the box would clearly say "Playstation 2 format software titles do not perform on this system", but if you bought a Japanese system without really knowing what you're buying, it's pretty much your own bad.

Originally Posted by Roan

it cant play "back-up" copies of ps2s that I have. ;P

Can anyone give me a tip on how to "fix" this?

Originally Posted by Roan

Im not going to buy any sony product from now on

I didn't think you planned on buying any in the first place.

Can't you just play PS2 games on the PS2 you already have?

Just an interesting article about the "usage" of the new generation consoles (A/V related)

Gamers Ripe for High-End A/V Systems, Research Shows - CE Pro Article

lo. sorry I ranted. :P I was just pissed as I just bought an original metal gear solid 2 that doesnt play on the ps3 when I couldve gotten this the other way heh. I thought I could dispose the ps2 since the new one can do everything as advertised. I guess not.
*sigh* Im a poor gamer.

Please direct discussion about Burnout Demo here.

Originally Posted by Roan

Fucking Sony. I hate them now. I just found out my 40gb model cant play ps2 games. I just bought a ps2 game a while ago and to my surprise it would play. This ps3 came from japan and all the manuass are in japanese which I cant read so I didnt know. All their ads a few months ago said it was backwards compatible and now they took it out just like that? I hate sony! I cant wait for a modchip to get out or an iso loader, Im not going to buy any sony product from now on, sheese ps3 games expensive. I shouldve gotten an xbox.

What if you got a Japanese xbox 360 and it happened to be the core version. How would you play xbox games then? Cause it's in Japanese and yea you get my point. Or or... it was the premium but it doesn't play all the xbox games, most of the xbox Madden shit games are playable on the 360 premium.

Lol pwned, but yea I think you can play PS1 games on it. If I were you I'd trade it for a 20gb PS3 or if some one is dumb enough to give their 60gb for your 40gb model. Or just sell it and I'm sure you can buy a 20gb model in that price with a game or two.

Wow. I haven't posted here in quite a while.

Anyways - Tomorrow we get firmware 2.10...

...AND THAT MEANS DIVX.

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Version 2.10 is mostly a visual media-based update, with none of the listed features having any impact on gameplay. In other words, you can stop holding your breath - there's no in-game XMB here. Instead, we the arrival of two highly anticipated features. Blu-Ray profile 1.1 and DivX support will heavily increase the PS3's standing as a media hub.

There's a smattering of other little additions, all of which we've listed after the break. There are also a couple of stipulations with regards to DivX - namely, that copyright protected files, v3.11 encoded videos and files larger than 2GB cannot be played.

[Via NeoGAF]

PS3 Firmware v2.10 features:

* Voice changer

The Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat.

Using this feature, you can change the tone of a voice that is input from an audio device such as a microphone. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels. You can vary the tone when using voice / video chat under Friends.

* You can now select [Type 3] as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping]. This bitmapping process was developed specifically for the PS3TM system to enhance audio playback.
* DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played.
* Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1 is now supported. **

wtf is blu-ray 1.1...

Profile 1.1 allows for advanced interactivity features (such as PIP).

I don't care about anything anymore other than screen capture function for videos and Blu-ray movies.

Well besides in-game XMB which sounds like will happen eventually in the future since the lead Sony engineer made a comment about it being known as the most want feature, I hope for a fix in every firmware update that prevents the damn controller from turning off every time I enter PS2 emulation mode.

Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1 is a big deal though and a huge step for Blu-Ray to become the chosen standard of the two competing formats.

I want a xmb screen capture feature, so when I make a PS3 theme I actually have a real preview to use.

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- namely, that copyright protected files, v3.11 encoded videos and files larger than 2GB cannot be played.

lol okay???

^ Please follow post quality guidelines.

Also, as far as I know most pirated video files aren't 'copyright protected' or larger than 700 MB or 1.36 GB, so I don't think the limit is a problem. Unless you want to play hi-def Blu-ray rips or something.

Is there anyone that uses TVersity who can elaborate on how the hell to make it work in a more practical manner?

I noticed that when you delete items from your shared folders, the PS3 still thinks that it's there. Two trailers that I deleted last night are still there, and they shouldn't, since I had shut down my computer last night, meaning a restart of TVersity.

I am trying to refresh my media library, but seems like it's taking forever, even though I only have a single shared folder with like, one media file. TVidiocy.

EDIT: Nevermind, TVersity likes to show the "busy" icon even when it's done refreshing your media.

Yeah, I myself always hated TVersity for never being able to keep up with my computer's library of resources. Therefore I've just stuck with WMP11's media hosting abilities. It may not be the best, I have no clue. All I know is that I'm done wasting my time on this crap and that it works.

Looks pretty sick. I only wish we can get something like this over here.

So this means the 360 will get one as well..



In light of the ps3, it looks like all my ps2 games works very well and doesn't have that bug where it eliminates the picture and sound. Still, the controller turns off on its own. Nothing too serious though.

Anyone buy the original WarHawk on PSN?

I can't believe they made that rubbish MP game for PS3 instead of a true sequel.

Seeing the FMV brings back so many good memories.

Does the White PS3 come with the White Dual Shock 3? Or just a White Sixaxis controller?

well I just checked playasia and they say that it's coming with a white sixaxis. I think for now ps3 will be sold with the sixaxis and when Sony will have released the dualshock3 worldwide they will consider it to bundle it up with the console.