Topic: PS3 FTW!!

[goodsonr]

I guess I'm the only one who has zero problems using the game controller for movies.  Other than "play" there is only one other button I need to know during the actual watching of the movie

"Daddy .. pause the movie .. I gotta go pee"...

As for games ... meh.  I too bought the machine to play discs.  We have Little Big Planet and Uncharted.  I've told the kids that if they want more .. spend their own money.

That said - I can keep myself and the kids entertained with the bazillion downloadable free demos.  With my short attention span  .. those demos are good enough for me.

And you are lucky with the quieter newer machines.  I bought mine used from about 2 generations ago.  The fan is so loud . .I ended up putting it in the furnace room next door to the famiiy room .. and drilled a whole in the wall to run the cables.  Without that, I would have tossed the machine in the garbage.  So for me . .thank god for the Blu-Ray remote that works through walls (unlike IR).

ron

[Triple Bob]

I don't think the new box has IR, are there any bluetooth remotes out there?

I've never seen one but that doesn't mean there isn't. Besides, I think the PS3 is the only device that uses BT for the remote. I never understood why companies never adopted BT for remotes as its works better than IR.

Here is Harmony's answer.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/remotes/universal-remotes/devices/5732

EDIT:

Dell has this Harmony remote on sale today if you needed one.

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/TV_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A3260280#Overview

Connectivity Technology - Infrared

[rrocket]

Just get the PS3 one already!!  Works well and not too spendy....

[Triple Bob]

Just get the PS3 one already!!  Works well and not too spendy....

Will do.

[rrocket]

Just get the PS3 one already!!  Works well and not too spendy....

Will do.

Only because I said so?   

[wing]

If you don't play many games the remote is awesome because the battery lasts a long time.  Otherwise you have to constantly charge the controllers!

[neil]

Hey Bob, congratz.

A very good family game is the "Rockband" family.  My daughters 8 and 11 love it, and actually all 4 of us can play.  Go find a used set, lots online at kijiji et al for around $80.00

I myself am hooked on the Call of Duty franchise, but it's a FPS.....  Rather arcadey though.  Nov 9 Black Ops comes out.

Good choice on the 3 btw, If and when 3d ever takes off, you already have a 3d capable player.  Sony is going to push that tech hard in the next couple years.

[quadzilla]

If and when 3d ever takes off, you already have a 3d capable player.  Sony is going to push that tech hard in the next couple years.

Patch is coming next month....

Sony has confirmed that it will update the PS3's firmware to support 3D Blu-ray movies in October - a month later than originally promised.

Sony boss man Howard Stringer made the announcement on stage at Sony's IFA 2010 press conference, which concluded moments ago.

The firmware update will enable PS3 to play new 3D Blu-ray movies which, in case it's not immediately obvious to you, contain 3D versions of movies to be watched on a compatible 3D TV.

Stringer didn't offer a reason for the delay, but even by October there's almost nothing available on 3D Blu-ray, anyway.

Michael Jackson's This Is It, and Alice in Wonderland are set to appear on the new 3D discs. Stringer also confirmed that Avatar, Spider-man 3 and Green Hornet are all due to arrive on 3D Blu-ray at a later date.

So unless you're a huge fan of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, there's no real rush anyway.

Of course you still need 3D software and a 3DTV plus if you go through your reciever/pre-pro that will also need to be 3D compatible. Oh ya, don't forget to buy enough 3D glasses for everybody.

[Triple Bob]

I played a 3D game the other day in futureshop, that was pretty good. Not mind blowing but good. I assume that will be the future of gaming. 

[Weels]

A little more about GT5.  This game alone is almost enough to make me spring for a PS3

http://www.windingroad.com/articles/lists/list-ten-things-to-look-forward-to-in-gran-turismo-5/?src=Nextscreen#1

[rrocket]

A little more about GT5.  This game alone is almost enough to make me spring for a PS3

http://www.windingroad.com/articles/lists/list-ten-things-to-look-forward-to-in-gran-turismo-5/?src=Nextscreen#1

You have no idea what you're missing.  The PS3 is such an awesome piece of kit.  The Blu-Ray alone is awesome.  Surf the web on your TV.  Use it for music, pictures, videos.  

Even if you never play games, the PS3 is worth having.

[Weels]

Bob -- think we could get a discount if we buy 2??   

[Triple Bob]

Doubt it. The MSRP is strong in this one!

[Julie]

A little more about GT5.  This game alone is almost enough to make me spring for a PS3

http://www.windingroad.com/articles/lists/list-ten-things-to-look-forward-to-in-gran-turismo-5/?src=Nextscreen#1

Daaamn.....  I think I'm suddenly going to need.....  to convince the husband we need a blu-ray player this Xmas

[Weels]

Is the 120GB one being phased out?   

[Weels]

The 160 gig version at Future Shop is $299

Looked up the Logitech G27 racing wheel... $379     but looks very very cool..... RR is that the one you have?

[Triple Bob]

I'd rather pay $10 more and get the latest version, thanks anyway.

[quadzilla]

I'd rather pay $10 more and get the latest version, thanks anyway.

What is the difference between the two besides 40GB in HDD space?

[quadzilla]

Have you bought one yet?

Dell has the 250GB version on sale for $350 w/remote and HDMI cable. Basically you are getting a free remote and cable.

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A3417063

You can also use the PS3 to stream Netflix.

[Triple Bob]

Have you bought one yet?

Dell has the 250GB version on sale for $350 w/remote and HDMI cable. Basically you are getting a free remote and cable.

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A3417063

You can also use the PS3 to stream Netflix.

No, I decided I would go with the big lights instead, get them on Wednesday!  The new Paul Buff battery pack isn't released until November though so only indoor shoots until then. Can't wait!!