psm: full article NOW!!

[Kb-smoker]

my other thread got huge so i don't know if this been posted. Mods lock if old.


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[Illmatic]

I'm not seeing anything :shrug:

[Kb-smoker]

I'm not seeing anything :shrug:
really? i see them fine

???

[Illmatic]

I can see them now, cheers.

[xbdestroya]

Wow. Thanks Kb! If that 'anonymous source' is at all on the ball with this, than this is everything I could have hoped for. DVR functionality, location free everything, serious downloading options - sounds to me, awesome. I'm not pinning my hopes on anything just yet (and I advise everyone else do the same), but this is sounding to be quite good. For this to be the February issue, I just have to think that we'll be getting some information soon, because I'm not sure if PSM would reveal any information Sony themselves wasn't comfortable having out there.

[Kb-smoker]

so i guess this wasn't posted in my other thread then....cool.

Also this is from the march issue.

[xbdestroya]

so i guess this wasn't posted in my other thread then....cool.

Also this is from the march issue.

Wow gotcha - I know magazines are usually a month ahead, but I wouldn't have thought some would have received their March issues at the end of January. But hey whatever, I'm not complaining.

[Kb-smoker]

Wow gotcha - I know magazines are usually a month ahead, but I wouldn't have thought some would have received their March issues at the end of January. But hey whatever, I'm not complaining.
hey....i just got the march issue of PC gamer too. :thumbl:

[xbdestroya]

By the way the article hints at interesting 'non-gmaing' directions for the PSP discussed later in the magazine - if there's anything truly novel in that section, feel free to fill us in! :smoke:

[Viper]

Lots of mags do that.


Good post, KB.

[Fats]

Great post kb, interesting read. As excited as I'm getting, I'll take xbdestroya's advice and chill my boots for a while.;)

[Leedogg]

one question though, If it has DVR wheres the antenna input for like cable or satillete? Or is this a different type of DVR?

[BlueTsunami]

By the way the article hints at interesting 'non-gmaing' directions for the PSP discussed later in the magazine - if there's anything truly novel in that section, feel free to fill us in! :smoke:

In regards to that XB, I posted this on B3D (originally posted @ GAF by MrKlaw)

http://www.beyond3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27339

Hands down the best stand I saw at CES was Sony's. And in particular one pod showing their home network stuff.

They had a Set top box/HDD recorder with a DNLA compliant network server built in. Next to it they had a Vaio, also running a media server. And they had an LCD TV as a media player.

But they also had a PSP with some early new software which was being used as a media renderer. You could access both media servers and see all their content - combined into one list. They only had video working, but you could click on a video and it would start playing on the PSP. That was really good to see.

Then the guy on the stand asked me to flick the analog nub up. When I did this, the PSP 'threw' the video onto the TV. The TV immediately started playing back the video from where I'd left off. The PSP was then my remote control for play/pause etc. Flicking down on the nub pulled the video back down to my PSP.

It really was amazing to experience, and made a change from the other 'simple' server/client models going around.

I also asked the guy there if the PS3 would be DLNA compliant and he said yes. Of course, thats no confirmation, but Sony seem to be pushing hard this open home networking so I'm confident the PS3 will be a DLNA/UPnP media renderer.

That means it won't need MCE, just a UPnP server. Lots of software out there to do that, including being preloaded on NAS devices

Gaf original post: http://www.ga-forum.com/showpost.php?p=2559770&postcount=1

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I'm very excited about this feature (and about the feature that states that you can send items from your PSP --> PS3 from across the world). PSP <--> PS3 connectibility has got me hyped up alot (almost as much as the games).

[xbdestroya]

Ok gotcha gotcha - yeah I remember reading that thread on B3D, didn't know if it was something additional in this PSM. Still cool though of course! I like the non-gaming functionalities being built into Sony's systems - exciting directions here.

[frosty]

Perhaps one of the HDMI ports can act as an input also?

[VG Aficionado]

one question though, If it has DVR wheres the antenna input for like cable or satillete? Or is this a different type of DVR?I guess there will be an USB peripheral for this purpose to be sold bundled with the hard drive or separately, who knows. Or maybe, one of those three Gigabit Ethernet ports will have a DVR-related purpose.

[frosty]

Or both, for max connectivity.

[Illmatic]

Just had time to read it, and wow, i really hope this 'source' is reliable. These features sound great, and they're actually things i would definately use, especially the DVR, i wonder if you'd be able to record some gaming sessions? :smirk:

[ChrisDAman]

Wow, I am shocked. Hope it's all true cause if it is I' ll have to buy a psp.

EDIT: ^^^ recording games sessions was one of the questions sony asked on there online servey

[gablar16]

OK now I'm officially getting really exited. I'm very hesitant to get involved into the hype but for crying out loud;
DVR???
Streaming movies to your PSP anywhere in the world???
Controling your DVR from your PSP???
Bluray player???
At the very least the most powerfull GPU in the market right now???
Probably the most powerful gaming rig in the market???
less than 500 bucks?????
do I have enough "???"???
This is too much for 500 dollars. how can anyone compete with such a beast of a system. If all of this is true I might have to get at launch.I bet there is more in store for us.

[Illmatic]

EDIT: ^^^ recording games sessions was one of the questions sony asked on there online servey


Really? Interesting........:smoke:


btw, welcome to the boards.

[Coded-Dude]

i don't see why you couldn't record anything that is displayable through the GPU.
backgrounds, videogames, chat session, etc. etc.

recording gameplay is HUGE in mmorpg's and since they are moving to the console it would only seem logical to have it......just my thoughts though

[tazz3]

i can see it. great story

[ChrisDAman]

thanks

[Junox50]

Nice. We shouldnt get too excited, but this is great news. Hopefully all the hush hush Sony's been doing will be worth it.

[OmniCloud]

Good read...I hope all this stuff pans out in the end... And while I would love to have a couple of movies and some music on my PS3 and watch it on PSP- I hope they dont put too much faith in 3rd party developers and really come out with some special games for launch. All the fuctionalities of the PS3 and PSP are really amazing, but it will all be a waist without any killer games. Here's to hoping Heavenly Sword turns out as great as it looks.

[Handycrap101]

Kb... Will you marry me.

No seriously.:uhh:

Awesome as usual, keep it up bro.:hugegrin:

[Homeru]

Originally Posted by ChrisDAman
EDIT: ^^^ recording games sessions was one of the questions sony asked on there online servey


That will be useful for catching cheaters/glitchers red handed.

[Viano]

I believe I saw the reciever for PSP so that you can connect you psp anywehere week ago in Japan.

[Viano]

can someone type the articles.;..oh my eyez..

[Viano]

ok
*getting foods ready for the ps3 camping*

[cliffbo]

Wow, I am shocked. Hope it's all true cause if it is I' ll have to buy a psp.

EDIT: ^^^ recording games sessions was one of the questions sony asked on there online servey

exactly! i've been saying that sony would make it so the two were symbiotic for god damn ages now. that was their plan all along. the PSP was always meant to be used with the PS3 the games are just an incentive.

[cliffbo]

Good read...I hope all this stuff pans out in the end... And while I would love to have a couple of movies and some music on my PS3 and watch it on PSP- I hope they dont put too much faith in 3rd party developers and really come out with some special games for launch. All the fuctionalities of the PS3 and PSP are really amazing, but it will all be a waist without any killer games. Here's to hoping Heavenly Sword turns out as great as it looks.

has anyone wondered why developers are putting out stacks of games on PSP and PS2 that are esentually the same?! lazy programming? or something we don't know yet? if the games engines work roughly the same wouldn't it be possible to play ps2 games on your psp in japan from your ps3 in england via the net?

[Tael]

Thanks for the news kb! :)

[NickSCFC]

www.computerandvideogames.com

DVR, iTunes-style download service and Location Free Player functionality set to top off the PS3's multimedia bonanza

Last week, we reported on rumours that Sony's forthcoming PS3 was set to feature an Xbox Live-style online service, muscling in on an area in home console-ing where Microsoft currently has a clear lead. Now, reports are hitting the 'net exposing some more of the PS3's impressive features - including Digital Video Recording, an iTunes-style download service and Location Free Player functionality.

Once again, the news comes direct from US magazine PSM, so apologies for the occassional fanboy-rallying enthusiasm. Getting the vagueries out of the way first, the PS3 is said to have online features surpassing Xbox Live and Media Centre capabilities beyond Microsoft's next-gen offering too.

More solidly though, the PS3 will supposedly have full DVR functionality, meaning you'll be able to digitally record all your favourite TV shows for later viewing in much the same way as Sky's Plus service. What's more, it seems you can use your PSP to control the DVR functionality.
That's not the only PSP/PS3 connectivity feature though. Apparently, the PS3 will act as a Location Free Player, meaning you can download videos from the console to the handheld remotely via the 'net, as well as watch Blu-ray movies and DVDs. In fact, it looks like the internet is going to play a major part in Sony's next-gen plans with an iTunes-style service in the works, enabling access to movies and music.

Although no exact word emerged on a release for the PS3, it seems that developers are being told to prepare for an autumn release.

Truth? Fiction? We'll end with the obligatory E3 wait-and-see comment for the time being.

[Domination]

First off, great post, Kb! The DVR, location free TV, media everywhere feature sounds freakin' awesome! I'm hoping these things become available on day one (as in the PS3 since the PSP is already updated with these features and seems ready to go). I am so going to take advantage of them if this is indeed the future.

In regards to that XB, I posted this on B3D (originally posted @ GAF by MrKlaw)

http://www.beyond3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27339



Gaf original post: http://www.ga-forum.com/showpost.php?p=2559770&postcount=1

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I'm very excited about this feature (and about the feature that states that you can send items from your PSP --> PS3 from across the world). PSP <--> PS3 connectibility has got me hyped up alot (almost as much as the games).

Already, the PSP is has proven to be a great device. This here will only increase it's flexibility. Sony has spoken of this many times before. So really, this wasn't that big of a surprise until DVR, which I was and still am hoping for the most, came up. Everything will be done on the go from now on without having to return home. :shocked:

[Old_Timer!]

If the PS3 has DVR capabilities wouldn't that mean it would have a HDD built in as well?

Damn it Sony give me something official.

[Fats]

If the PS3 has DVR capabilities wouldn't that mean it would have a HDD built in as well?

Damn it Sony give me something official.

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. It would have to wouldn't it?

[Old_Timer!]

I think much like the the PSX that was released with a built in HDD, this is the same game plan that Sony is sticking with. The world was ready for it at the time, consumers seemed confused and was wondering if Sony was Mad for launching the PSX. But they said some of those features might make it into future Playsation's and now although unconfirmed it seems like Sony is slowly leaking the news to us.

[RavenFox]

I really doubt they'll be one in their guys [HDD that is]. Kutaragi has touted his concerns of storage size. It is never enough. If they do ship with one I will be quite taken back and rushing home to play at the same time.

[Fats]

I still think they should release the PS3 with an HDD, even if it is quite small.

[xbdestroya]

Standard HDD's raise the console price too much - in a way that doesn't scale down with the rest of the components - which is why the HDD isn't standard in the 360 this gen either. If the HDD is 'included' with the PS3 at launch, I imagine it will be via a bundle like what we've gotten with PSP. Of course this has been discussed at length here as well; still it's worth understanding that a small hard drive doesn't make it a cheap hard drive. In fact at the end of it's life, the 6 GB hard drive included in XBox was actually costing MS more than a much 'larger' one would have.

[Handycrap101]

Hmmm... can someone give me a breif run down of what DVR stands for and what it does... it's functions. I feel dumb asking this but I have to figure out one way or another.

[Fats]

Google define:

Refers to "digital video recorder", also known as "personal video recorder". A DVR or PVR records broadcasts on a hard disk drive which can then be played back at a later time (this is known as "time shifting"). The most well known DVR is the TiVo.

[Grandia]

does the mag say anything else?

[casualkiss]

1. Sony would need to include a whopping 120GB hard drive for DVR functions

2. Does PSM have a good history of accuracy? Would Sony let the publish something that isn't true?

3. I have a Scientific Atlanta DVR. I LOVE IT!!! I don't understand how humanity ever existed without it.

4. My Xbox 360 is loud, my DVR is silent. I will not accept a DVR that is loud enough to destract from the program I am watching.

Now if you will excuse me, I have to watch my last weeks South Park episode I tivo'd for the last time before tonights new one replaces it :)

[RzrWire]

Quote From This Mag:
We have more on PSPs non-gaming functions, and what Sony is planning to do with them, in the next few pages.

Guys and Gals we don't have the entire article here! We are missing a few more pages which I'm sure contain even more exciting features. Anyone know where to get the rest of this article?

[Domination]

Did anyone else notice the new icon for WiFi on the PSP besides myself?

The PSP's firmware has not been update to support this yet, but it's there in the movie section and showing signs of it working. If that's true, then the interface below may not be far off.

[frosty]

1. Sony would need to include a whopping 120GB hard drive for DVR functions

2. Does PSM have a good history of accuracy? Would Sony let the publish something that isn't true?

3. I have a Scientific Atlanta DVR. I LOVE IT!!! I don't understand how humanity ever existed without it.

4. My Xbox 360 is loud, my DVR is silent. I will not accept a DVR that is loud enough to destract from the program I am watching.

Now if you will excuse me, I have to watch my last weeks South Park episode I tivo'd for the last time before tonights new one replaces it :)

Well, Kutaragi himself said 80GB would be a bare minimum for PS3. Also, consider because of Blu-Ray PS3 will have a wide range of codecs available to it, it would be able to store more than conventional DVR's. It could use a more efficient codec to compress the video.