Author Topic: I'm turning into a PS3 user :( (Read 3343 times)

Tieno · « **on:** February 01, 2009, 04:45:20 AM »

Last few weeks and months I've used my PS3 so much. From movie watching to playing games (Mirror's Edge). And with my mom and step dad coming over and inviting people, it was used so much for viewing photos as they took a shitload of pictures. Way more comfortable than watching on a small PC screen and a chair and very fast and smooth too. My step dad was so impressed with the capabilities he now wants a PS3 too (music, movies, bluray and photos).

Now that my Live has expired and with the convoluted NXE and with that PS3mediaserver program (http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list) I hardly have any reason to turn on my 360. :'( I'm starting to buy multiplat games on PS3 too, due to region free and now free online play.

MCD · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:48:12 AM »

quarantine this thread.

drew · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:00:58 AM »

*blows smoke in jinfash's face*

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:00:21 AM »

Welcome.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:43:12 AM »

Oh, I thought you were upgrading your PC so you can play 360 ports you pirated from the internet like most of the SDF on Neogaf does.

Cheebs · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:08:07 AM »

Pretty much the only system I play these days is PS3 which I never thought would happen. Do I have to add those stupid glowy eyes to my avatar now?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:45:53 AM »

Get netflix

Purple Filth · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:11:54 AM »

Assimilation complete?

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:27:20 AM »

Leper this sony fagorz

rubber feathers · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:24:15 PM »

I'd use my PS3 a hell of a lot more often if it weren't for Rock Band 2 and (for reasons unknown) my PS3's horrendous 200kbp/s download speed. (Which because of this, it takes 3 hours to download a demo, and it makes streaming media really crappy.)

KZ2 is coming in a month though. That shit looks hot.

Rman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:35:57 PM »

Um. And how is this a bad. Game on whatever system that provides the best value.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:38:09 PM »

I'd probably use my PS3 more if I could somehow use the 360 controller insead of the dualshock - you cannot imagine how much I hate using that thing. I'm just buying exclusives for it anymore while everything else is on the 360.

pancakesandsex · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:59:16 PM »

I just wanna say thanks for linking to that media server program, it's freaking great. I was looking for something "light" like that that would handle mkv.

demi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:03:55 PM »

We always knew you were a loser.

y2kev · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:24:44 PM »

PS3 is a nice system. Had a really rough start and it's still missing some essential features but there's something about it I like that I can't qualify. It might be controller preference. Not sure. But it's not as bad as it was a year and a half ago.

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on February 01, 2009, 12:38:09 PM

I'd probably use my PS3 more if I could somehow use the 360 controller insead of the dualshock - you cannot imagine how much I hate using that thing. I'm just buying exclusives for it anymore while everything else is on the 360.

This is almost what I do. I buy the rare multi on PS3. The usage evens out considering the amount of PSN stuff I play and multimedia.

cool breeze · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:58:13 PM »

All systems this gen had a rough start (except the Wii which only added a clock). I actually want to try the original 360 firmware again to remember how shitty it was.

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:06:35 PM »

360 has always been amazing. Starting with Dead Rising, all the way to The Last Remnant, nothing but A+ material. Sorry losers, keep persuading yourself to buy a PS3 game for the sake of equality.

cool breeze · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:19:52 PM »

I'm talking about the system itself. When the 360 launched, it didn't even let you background download.

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:22:22 PM »

Wowww I guess that makes it as bad as the PS3 then. Guess I will have to discuss this with my peers over voice chat

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:22:35 PM »

While playing Dead Rising

A game

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:30:36 PM »

Why would you want to be playing Dead Rising though? That game is a piece of shit.

At least play Rock Band or something.

demi · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:45:18 PM »

Rock Band wasn't out then you fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. Go play Crysis or something. Better yet, don't bother. You're banned.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:46:35 PM »

Rock Band is terrible anyways.

The best 360 game in Dead Risings time was Saints Row 1 you fat fuck demi.

drohne · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:18:52 PM »

i'm turning into a 360 user, so i guess it balances out. the ps3 version of sfhd is SHIT, it seems like all the good players are on 360, sf is the only game that matters, and if i can convince myself to shell out ~$150 on a good 360 stick, i'll probably go with the 360 version of sf4

cool breeze · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:26:01 PM »

yeah, SF2HD on the PS3 is weak. It's hard to find a match in remixed mode, but it's impossible to find one in classic mode. If my VSHG worked on the 360, I would be getting SF4 on 360.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:48:24 PM »

Yeah, I preordered SFIV for the 360 after the whole HD Remix fiasco.

y2kev · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:59:21 PM »

sticking with PS3 for sf4...not paying for the stick. it's not only that it's a bit much for 1 game, but I don't want to have to lug it home in 3 months.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:10:37 PM »

You need to send my love to MLB GAF Y2Kev

cool breeze · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:14:13 PM »

Quote from: y2kev on February 01, 2009, 04:59:21 PM

sticking with PS3 for sf4...not paying for the stick. it's not only that it's a bit much for 1 game, but I don't want to have to lug it home in 3 months.

arcade sticks really aren't as big as people make them seem. Even that SF4 TE mad catz one is only 6 pounds and probably around the size of the 360.

and for me, I already decided that my PS3 would be the fighting game platform when I got my VSHG. I do wish I went with 360 since it has a better online community and especially because it has a Virtua Fighter 5 that could be played online, but oh well. I'm probably going to be feeling the same way when KoFXII and BlazBlue come out.

MoxManiac · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:26:41 PM »

I love my PS3!

SFAG FOREVER

drohne · « **Reply #30 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:29:43 PM »

it bums me out that the hrap ex is $130 when the hrap 3 is $90 -- figure $25 for sanwa buttons and it's more expensive than the te. yeah, headset port and microsoft licensing and the absence of a japanese market for 360 sticks, but jesus. i've got a doa4 stick, and i do ok with stick inputs, but the buttons are fawful

Enl · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:51:56 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on February 01, 2009, 05:14:13 PM

Quote from: y2kev on February 01, 2009, 04:59:21 PM
sticking with PS3 for sf4...not paying for the stick. it's not only that it's a bit much for 1 game, but I don't want to have to lug it home in 3 months.

arcade sticks really aren't as big as people make them seem. Even that SF4 TE mad catz one is only 6 pounds and probably around the size of the 360.

and for me, I already decided that my PS3 would be the fighting game platform when I got my VSHG. I do wish I went with 360 since it has a better online community and especially because it has a Virtua Fighter 5 that could be played online, but oh well. I'm probably going to be feeling the same way when KoFXII and BlazBlue come out.

I went the opposite and chose 360 as my base fighting game platform. After Classic and HD Street Fighter 2, SamSho2, VF5 Online, Battle Fantasia, and Fatal Fury I felt kinda force to get a joystick for the system. I can deal with the PS3 pad but the platform is a bit weak when it comes to classic fighters. The 360 pad is so worthless when it comes to fighting games that saving for a TE Joystick (that will also work on PC) seemed like a good investment.

Ninja · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:05:43 PM »

As long as you don't start liking home it's alright.

I have most of my fighters on 360 now and I'll be getting the TE stick there too. Plus there are more arcade games on XBLA that will benefit from the stick. The only one I have just on PS3 now is SCIV.

Bebpo · « **Reply #33 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:06:03 PM »

I have a stick for both X360/PS3, but since I mainly play local 2p and I'm not buying TWO sticks I go with PS3 for fighting games so 2p can just use the pad. Plus sometimes I prefer pads to sticks like with 2d fighters or shmups and I'm a fan of the PS3 d-pad.

If I cared about online I'd definitely go with X360 for fighters since that's where the community is at. But I just play local versus so PS3 versions are fine for that.

Ninja · « **Reply #34 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:08:55 PM »

If it's not too much trouble I might try to mod my TE stick to work on PS3 too.

Bildi · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:45:47 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on February 01, 2009, 12:38:09 PM

I'd probably use my PS3 more if I could somehow use the 360 controller insead of the dualshock - you cannot imagine how much I hate using that thing. I'm just buying exclusives for it anymore while everything else is on the 360.

I hate the dualshock enough that I often don't bother turning on the PS2 because of it. And it turns me off buying the PS3 - sometimes I get the urge for a shiny new system and then I remember I'll be using that old piece of crap controller.

I wish those lazy cunts would update it.

drohne · « **Reply #36 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:01:55 PM »

there's actually an adaptor now, but it might be laggy. markman's reviewing it. don't even use the stock 360 pad myself -- i like hori's better

cool breeze · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:05:22 PM »

is there an adapter that lets me use my vshg on the 360?

drohne · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:19:26 PM »

they're doing one like that too, but it's not out yet, and if there's any lag, it'll obviously be useless for fighting games. will be awesome if it pans out tho

company's called xcm, and the thing's called something like 'cross battle adaptor' -- too lazy to grab a link

Bildi · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:21:11 PM »

Quote from: drohne on February 01, 2009, 08:01:55 PM

there's actually an adaptor now, but it might be laggy. markman's reviewing it. don't even use the stock 360 pad myself -- i like hori's better

I've been hoping for a wireless adaptor, but will check this one out. I'll also have a look at Hori's wired 360 pad since I'd have to buy a wired 360 pad for the PS3. Thanks for the info.

Hang on, I'm a dimwit - you mean XCM is doing a wireless adaptor? Sweet.

drohne · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:23:47 PM »

no, it only works with wired controllers. sorry

Bildi · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:25:57 PM »

No, that's OK.

This would be the one I guess: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zq-49-en-70-36sx.html

I have a XCM multi-console cable which works flawlessly so they have the ability to make some good stuff.

cool breeze · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:34:27 PM »

Quote from: drohne on February 01, 2009, 08:19:26 PM

they're doing one like that too, but it's not out yet, and if there's any lag, it'll obviously be useless for fighting games. will be awesome if it pans out tho

company's called xcm, and the thing's called something like 'cross battle adaptor' -- too lazy to grab a link

I'm hoping there are no problems then. I'll probably rebuy VF5 and SF4 if they work

Bebpo · « **Reply #43 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:30:29 PM »

Man, I've never got the DS2 hate. I love it to death, my favorite controller by far. It is the ultimate rpg/puzzle/shmup/fighter/action game controller IMO.

BUT I will admit it sucks for FPS games and could be better for racing games. Though considering the amount of FPS games I've played on PS1 (none?)/PS2 (none?)/PS3 (almost none?), it doesn't really seem an issue and I just use the GT force feedback wheel for sim racers. Mainly though I just buy all my FPS games and racing games on X360.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:40:13 PM »

I don't see any inherent flaws with the DS3 for FPS, other than possibly the L2/R2 triggers. The DS2, on the other hand, I never had a decent FPS experience using that controller. Either developers have become better at making games for it, or the controller has itself been improved. I prefer the X360 controller, but not by much, and not for every type of game.

cool breeze · « **Reply #45 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:48:26 PM »

I'm pretty sure the controller itself was improved because going back and playing Black or other PS2 shooters, they actually are a lot more playable now. I hated the DS2 for games where you needing precise camera control (basically shooters), but the DS3 fixed that problem for me. Admittedly, I needed to get those $3 trigger caps to make the controller great, but I hardly have any issues with the DS3 anymore. The only one I can think of is that the grips are a bit too short. I do still prefer the 360 controller for shooters, which means a lot since most games this gen are shooters. Almost every other game type I can go with either and be fine. Tho, some action games I like more with the DS3 (DMC4, Ninja Gaiden, etc.)

y2kev · « **Reply #46 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:49:07 PM »

the resolution of the sticks is improved and the dead zone is tightened up a bit

Darunia · « **Reply #47 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:02:26 PM »

i only got mine recently and it's been fun catching up on the exclusives. since the ps3mediaserver thing is better than clunky tversity, the ps3's become my media center too.

tbh i thought it'd be hard to get used to the dual shock for shooters after using the 360 pad so much, but i had no issues with both resistance games. the DS still is a really decent controller

y2kev · « **Reply #48 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:10:23 PM »

I've never had any trouble acclimating from one to another. I play a lot of games. I dunno. I'm not a girl. pick up your skirts, dykes.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:12:07 PM »

Quote from: y2kev on February 01, 2009, 10:10:23 PM

I've never had any trouble acclimating from one to another. I play a lot of games. I dunno. I'm not a girl. pick up your skirts, dykes.

For serious. Preference is one thing, but if one controller is nearly unusable for you, then you're just plain crippled. Or hey, maybe just weak.

cool breeze · « **Reply #50 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:33:03 PM »

whatever the case, it's lame that you can't use one on the other of you prefer it, especially if that's what's keeping you from playing it more. It's worse when even the USB controllers need to have separate versions for both consoles.

Jansen · « **Reply #51 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:48:11 PM »

if i turn my ps3 on more then once a week i consider that a lot

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on February 01, 2009, 02:30:36 PM

Why would you want to be playing Dead Rising though? That game is a piece of shit.

At least play Rock Band or something.

an internet pedo and a dead rising hater?

kill yourself

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #52 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:54:40 PM »

DS3 triggers suck shit, period

Be smart and buy the clips like me

Tieno · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:26:03 AM »

I also prefer to the 360 controller, with the sticks. The concave top shape makes it easier for my thumbs not to slip, which is always a problem when I'm playing high-level Mirror Edge. Over the course of a run my thumb very slowly slides away from the top. During jumps I can usually correct it.
I've also gotten used to more smooth-less-resistance DS3 sticks, which were a problem before. Triggers are also bit of a nuisance for shooters on the DS3.

With the NXE there's even more digging to be done to get to certain functions. Now about the only thing I prefer is the guidebutton and the guide with the friendlist.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2009, 05:50:05 AM »

I never liked the Dual-Shock2. Platformers have simple controls so those are usually not too bad but anything in first-person or that's racing is unplayable to me. The DS3 has a lot nicer analog sticks and usually you can adjust to the triggers in under 30 minutes but I still prefer the "familiar" feel of the 360.

I don't really get the problem with NXE but I haven't used the PS3's media abilities so I don't know how it would compare. It sounds like you have as good a reason as any to be PS3-centric. You can still get the best/most comfortable versions of MP games.

y2kev · « **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:30:37 AM »

Now that we're a few months out, everyone can see NXE for what it really is-- a considerably larger platform for MS to push ads in your face. Still, some nice features! The guide button is great. That should be the entire OS.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #56 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:37:25 AM »

NXE is really good. And as far as media capabilities go, i thought you could stream to the 360 too?

In any case, if you have such an hard on for HD content, you can just re enconde HD videos into MP4/MPEG, it takes like 10 min for a 8 GB video.

So i don't understand how the PS3 is any better on that front. I happen to use the PS3 for the movies, but basically because i have my Ps3 in the living room, and my 360 in the bedroom.

cool breeze · « **Reply #57 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:43:33 AM »

I actually notice the ads less in new xbox dash compared the old one. The only real annoyance is that it starts on the ad channel/screen/bar instead of the one that lets me start my game right away. The new guide menu is also great, as well as other features. Avatars are pretty stupid and after the initial day or two, I never really look at them and use the old friend list. The biggest improvement is installing games. The ability to install games has actually made the 360 a much, much better console for me. I mean, the PS3 and 360 had features in the past that made them better, but nothing on this scale that made the act of playing games just so much better than it was before.

Tieno · « **Reply #58 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:12:58 AM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on February 02, 2009, 08:37:25 AM

NXE is really good. And as far as media capabilities go, i thought you could stream to the 360 too?

In any case, if you have such an hard on for HD content, you can just re enconde HD videos into MP4/MPEG, it takes like 10 min for a 8 GB video.

So i don't understand how the PS3 is any better on that front. I happen to use the PS3 for the movies, but basically because i have my Ps3 in the living room, and my 360 in the bedroom.

You can stream to 360 too, but media capabilities of the PS3 have more depth and the windows media player isn't always keeping up with new files and is sometimes quite buggy. PSM is better (easier and faster) at sharing files and it transcodes.
Easier to navigate: amount of digging you have to do in the NXE is starting to bother me and it's slower too. Wasn't that of an issue with the old dashboard.
More settings you can tinker with and more information you can display regarding videos and photos.
I can copy files to the HDD.
Youtube support in the browser: yes, I sometimes watch shows on youtube like Top Gear and it's comfortable to watch that on a TV especially now that youtube quality has gone up.
Loads photos very fast.

The old XBMC was king in ease of use, support of codecs and openness but it couldn't handle high-res content.

MCD · « **Reply #59 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:19:18 AM »

I CAN'T WATCH VIDEOS WITHOUT LOOK AT THEIR BITRATE

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Author Topic: I'm turning into a PS3 user :( (Read 3343 times)