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Pumpkin Head
11-10-2006, 05:50 AM
"PLAYSTATION®3 allows any desired third-party system software to be installed on it besides its system software provided by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Details will be posted on this site soon."
"You can do voice / video chat with people on your Friends list. "[up to 6 people]
To use PLAYSTATION®Network features, you must have the latest version of the system software installed on your system.
You can use an USB mass storage device[hdd] to store all your media on.
Default System
Set which system software to use by default when turning on the system. This setting is available only when other system software options are installed on the hard disk.
PS3™ Set to start the PS3™ system software.
Other OS Set to start other system software installed on the hard disk.
-Even when other system software is set as the default, the standard PS3™ system software will start if the power button on the system front is pressed for more than five seconds when turning on the system.
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/index.html
Amenophis
11-10-2006, 06:04 AM
Custom resolution doesn't appear to be an option anymore...
xbdestroya
11-10-2006, 06:05 AM
Alright, good thread Pumpkin Head. :smoke:
OmniCloud
11-10-2006, 06:10 AM
Nice...everyone make sure u get EyeToy's!
Pumpkin Head
11-10-2006, 06:13 AM
Alright, good thread Pumpkin Head. :smoke:Thanks dude.
Bad_Boy
11-10-2006, 06:21 AM
Nice...everyone make sure u get EyeToy's!
I had a question about that. In the chat room setting, does it mean 6 people for video chat, or just 6 people for text chat? I think thats kinda impressive if it's 6 people video chatting all at once. :)
Siraris
11-10-2006, 06:58 AM
If the hard disk has been replaced, some copyright-protected content may not be playable any longer. For details, visit the SCE Web site for your region.
100 gigs here I come!
To use PLAYSTATION®Network features, you must have the latest version of the system software installed on your system.
well, that answers that.
Custom resolution doesn't appear to be an option anymore...
it is a standard feature, along with cable and sound settings.
I had a question about that. In the chat room setting, does it mean 6 people for video chat, or just 6 people for text chat? I think thats kinda impressive if it's 6 people video chatting all at once.
I don't see why a cell based system can't handle more tex messenging at a time. that may only be for video/voice chat.
now, I wonder how many you can get that way while a game is running?
100 gigs here I come!
as for me, I'll connect my system with my PC and fill'er up! hehe
VG Aficionado
11-10-2006, 01:36 PM
PLAYSTATION®3 allows any desired third-party system software to be installed on it besides its system software provided by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Details will be posted on this site soon.WHAAAT? =-o =-o =-o =-o =-o
P.S. Well, I guess they just mean Linux. We all know that :-p Woohoo!
wotter
11-10-2006, 02:21 PM
100 gigs here I come!
120gb ftw!
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8686/4io8.jpg
P.S. Well, I guess they just mean Linux. We all know that Woohoo!
and any optimised OS appearing.
fanoOne
11-10-2006, 05:35 PM
In the video section they say file types Ps3 can read:
The following types of files can be played under (Video).
* Memory Stick Video Format
MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile(AAC LC)
* MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
* MPEG-2 PS(MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
* MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
MPEG4 & H264 are playable from Memory Stick only?
It seems no divx because the audio part must be in AAC LLC format...
no MP3 or AC3...
In this way the Video player is not very useful :barf:
I don't like the method to start the other OS (Linux): you have to set it
as Default System (in Settings) and reboot the console!!!
To start PS3 OS you have to press power for 5 seconds...
I through that you can start Linux from the Ps3 OS and return to the PS3
OS with the PS button as in game :smoke:
fanoOne
Gegenki
11-10-2006, 06:42 PM
fanoOne
MP3 is music
so is AC3 but AC3 isnt listed only AAC
YES!!!!!!
Using multiple features at the same time
Users can enjoy multiple features at the same time. For example, you can view images under (Photo) or access the Internet under (Network) while playing music under (Music).
Example: Viewing images under (Photo) while playing music under (Music)
1.
Play music under (Music) in the home menu.
2.
Press the PS button.
The home menu is displayed.
3.
Select the images that you want to view under (Photo).
All I want to be able to do is do this in game!!! I want my music on in game!
And if you start a game will my webpages be there when I get back? hmmm....
BillCosby
11-10-2006, 06:48 PM
I recall them saying you could listen to you music in game. Or that the games will allow you to create a custom playlist. Either way they could always go the way of the 360 and just blast ur music over the game audio.
Gegenki
11-10-2006, 07:00 PM
Im just wondering how long its going to be before people start complaining about the OS using 64MB.
Still what I have read from the manual is awesome. I wasn't sure if remote play would pull through -> I'm so happy... now just got to wait... a really really long time
section
11-10-2006, 07:18 PM
Im just wondering how long its going to be before people start complaining about the OS using 64MB.PS3 OS was long rumoured to take up 96MB of memory so this is great news in that respect :)
fanoOne
11-10-2006, 07:29 PM
fanoOne
MP3 is music
so is AC3 but AC3 isnt listed only AAC
Mp3 and AC3 are music but audio in avi (divx) files too...
They don't say if mp4 file may have mp3 audio they explicity write aac
audio :crazy2:
Well... the OS is upgradable so I hope they add other formats in the
future :pleased:
fanoOne
Kiosko
11-10-2006, 10:18 PM
Video Chat with up to 6 people sounds beastly.
RavenFox
11-10-2006, 10:35 PM
Video Chat with up to 6 people sounds beastly.
Hell yeah!
Sephiroth_VII
11-10-2006, 10:37 PM
Niiice! Maybe we can hook the entire forum up on a textchat when we all get our PS3's?
VG Aficionado
11-10-2006, 10:40 PM
Niiice! Maybe we can hook the entire forum up on a textchat when we all get our PS3's?I think we will be able to set up our own PSINext chatroom on the PS network platform :)
And 6-way videochat will also be available!
Sephiroth_VII
11-10-2006, 10:41 PM
We can hope. If not, it'll probably be added in a FW update if we beg them for it.
Domination
11-11-2006, 12:27 AM
I recall them saying you could listen to you music in game. Or that the games will allow you to create a custom playlist. Either way they could always go the way of the 360 and just blast ur music over the game audio.
....or you can just turn the audio/music off in the game and keep the sound effects on. Now your own soundtrack becomes the game's soundtrack. ;)
Coded-Dude
11-11-2006, 12:32 AM
You can also register a PLAYSTATIONŽNetwork account using a PC. For details, visit the SCE Web site for your region.
link (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/support.html)
The link takes you to support then to yoru local PS site......which still has no inof on online accounts.
PUNK em 733
11-11-2006, 12:42 AM
I can't wait to hear/see our ugly mugs, I'm sure I'll shock you guys back in return.
VG Aficionado
11-11-2006, 01:11 AM
LOL, I'm sure we'll surprise ourselves when we see the others.
It's going to be awesome. Only 4 months to go... :(
Sephiroth_VII
11-11-2006, 02:40 AM
I can't wait to hear/see our ugly mugs, I'm sure I'll shock you guys back in return.
That's why I suggested text chat...:tardbang:
Garfunkel
11-11-2006, 03:38 AM
OH but i'm sooo ugly!!
lol, this is gonna be so cool!
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