[General Plot]

Okie... Apologies for being such an ass. Won't happen again. Oh, and warning taken, too. Please don't warn anyone else, though... since I started it.

Haven't given out any warnings so far, just trying to make everyone aware of the situation. Things are going off topic, turning into flamebait and really heading south. I'm just trying to keep a time bomb from going off if the trend were to continue.

 

[Homicide]

Has anybody else noticed that this thread is 2 years old as of Wednesday?

I just read through it a bit to see people's expectations versus what was actually delivered. Personally, I think it's beautiful (albeit huge), but I don't have the cash to get one myself. I was only lucky enough to play THP8 at my ex's house, till her brother sold the thing.

 

[industrian]

He lands in the water, just look how you can see his hand underwater btw. I think they might add the rippling effect for characters other than yourself later on. Also, I thought I DID notice that effect around his feet, so they might have it like it will only be triggered from certain points like feet only.

There are rippling effects when Drake walks through the water at certain points, but it obviously lacks splashing effects. Then again it's nowhere near completed yet, and (just for the sake of comparison) Halo 3 still doesn't have those effects yet according to some videos I've seen.

 

[F-3582]

...and according to the stuff I've seen the poly-count of Halo3 is also nowhere near the numbers I've seen on PS3, yet. Ratchet&Clank made my day!

 

[Niceguy71486]

Upgrading ps3 xdr ram? Is it possible????

Hi I just wanted to know now that the ps3 has been out for a while has anyone found out if it is possible to upgrade the main xdr ram in the ps3 since sony is touting that it is computer. Also I have been doing a lot of research on the net but noone knows if its possible and all the threads I looked at were from before the ps3 launched and there hasn't been any new threads asking this question and I am really curious because I would love to beable to upgrade my ps3 and enjoy using linux instead of buying a $3000 computer. Thx for your replies.

 

[industrian]

...and according to the stuff I've seen the poly-count of Halo3 is also nowhere near the numbers I've seen on PS3, yet. Ratchet&Clank made my day!

Same. Uncharted stole the show for me though. Everything about that game just looks awesome.

I've got to see the Groovetron in action once more though.

The full 720p Uncharted trailer can be found here:

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Video Game Download Files - Yahoo! Video Games

Hi I just wanted to know now that the ps3 has been out for a while has anyone found out if it is possible to upgrade the main xdr ram in the ps3 since sony is touting that it is computer. Also I have been doing a lot of research on the net but noone knows if its possible and all the threads I looked at were from before the ps3 launched and there hasn't been any new threads asking this question and I am really curious because I would love to beable to upgrade my ps3 and enjoy using linux instead of buying a $3000 computer. Thx for your replies.

Unless you know a place where you can buy XDR RAM, there's little point even asking this question. But the answer is no.

 

[Cid Highwind]

There are rippling effects when Drake walks through the water at certain points, but it obviously lacks splashing effects. Then again it's nowhere near completed yet, and (just for the sake of comparison) Halo 3 still doesn't have those effects yet according to some videos I've seen.

I noticed the ripples from the player's feet, assuming that's the Drake person. Just not from the hands when the "zombie" lands into the water

And indeed it's becoming kinda obvious which console a graphics whore should pick. MS really has to do something unexpected now cause they're kinda going the way of the Dreamcast (whoops, said it again, didn't I? ) with the exception that there have been even less games that looked better than on the competitor's console.

 

[F-3582]

Hi I just wanted to know now that the ps3 has been out for a while has anyone found out if it is possible to upgrade the main xdr ram in the ps3 since sony is touting that it is computer.

Almost anything that can calculate by itself is called a computer. The ability to upgrade its memory doesn't alone decide this. Same goes for PCs, by the way.

Anyway: As far as I know the Cell was designed for interoperability which means once connected two cell processors can distribute work load equally. Therefore, sooner or later someone is bound to make that happen and instead of just buying a stick of XDRAM, you could just buy a second PS3 (which is propably easier to obtain) and plug those two together for twice the processing power.

MS really has to do something unexpected now cause they're kinda going the way of the Dreamcast (whoops, said it again, didn't I? ) with the exception that there have been even less games that looked better than on the competitor's console.

So you, too, feel that haunting presence from southern Germany, don't you?

 

[industrian]

Anyway: As far as I know the Cell was designed for interoperability which means once connected two cell processors can distribute work load equally. Therefore, sooner or later someone is bound to make that happen and instead of just buying a stick of XDRAM, you could just buy a second PS3 (which is propably easier to obtain) and plug those two together for twice the processing power.

PS3 Clusters have already been made.

Sony PS3 Cluster (IBM Cell BE)

 

[Cid Highwind]

So you, too, feel that haunting presence from southern Germany, don't you?

I'm sorry, but I really didn't quite get that one, care to explain?

 

[Metalmurphy]

Also 3 PS3s doing real time raytracing with x4 AA

YouTube - PS3 Real-time Ray-tracing

 

[F-3582]

I'm sorry, but I really didn't quite get that one, care to explain?

I was pointing at our resident glam rock freak and anti-PS3 nutter. He/she comes from Bavaria which is very southern Germany - almost a little too southern to actually be Germany

 

[Cid Highwind]

I was pointing at our resident glam rock freak and anti-PS3 nutter. He/she comes from Bavaria which is very southern Germany - almost a little too southern to actually be Germany

Hehe, or maybe we scared him away a bit, he might get himself banned from both the spam and regular forums if he's talk too much about the DC in this thread

And Bavaria is rather tasteless, I prefer Grolsch. (beer can't be off topic, can it? )

Anyway I'm off to watch that trailer industrian linked to.

 

[ChankastRules]

Also 3 PS3s doing real time raytracing with x4 AA

Well, I thought the PS3 was real good at raytracing compared to a normal core 2 duo... but my teacher in my uni at advance computer graphics said, one PS3 and one core 2 duo is about even... I was really surprised. Appearently there is a lot of cache optimazation and memory accses and IF's included in heavy optimized raytracing.

 

[Samor]

And Bavaria is rather tasteless, I prefer Grolsch. (beer can't be off topic, can it? )

:???:

 

[D.D.]

some new footage that seems to be direct captured and exclusive:

Heavenly Sword

GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Heavenly Sword Gameplay 1 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Heavenly Sword Gameplay 2 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Heavenly Sword Gameplay 3 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Heavenly Sword Gameplay 4 HD by ryuuji

Folklore

GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Folklore Gameplay 1 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Folklore Gameplay 2 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Folklore Gameplay 3 HD by ryuuji
GameTrailers.com - User Movie: SGD07 Folklore Gameplay 4 HD by ryuuji

i particularly enjoy the Folklore footage as i think this is a game that has not received proper publicity

 

[industrian]

Folklore looks fairly original, but with the movies I've seen (all of the HD ones at GT) it looks like the gameplay could get stale and repetitive quite easily.

 

[Cid Highwind]

Wow, I just watched the Uncharted video and I am HIGHLY impressed. I love the art style, it's trying to look realistic but at the same time it has this "playful" look to it, which is hard to describe. It seems like the ultimate Indiana Jones style game to me. Something Tomb Raider can only dream of being. Wow, that's something I wanna play in HD for sure

 

[Metalmurphy]

For the best HD trailer of Uncharted go here:
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Video Game Download Files - Yahoo! Video Games

All the others are either offscreen or with crappy quality

Btw, everything shown about Sony Gamers Day here:
GameTrailers.com - Sony Gamer's Day 2007 (Trailers, Sony PS3, Interviews)

Tons and Tons of videos

 

[Dogmaan]

firmware 1.80 announced

YAY!

Latest PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware Update Provides PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and DVD Upscaling, Remote Play on PSP (PlayStation Portable) via the Internet and DLNA transfer of media content also enabled.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) firmware. Version 1.80 features upscaling of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution when viewed on a compatible HD TV set.

The capability to upscale DVDs to HD quality is a feature normally only associated with top range DVD players, and its inclusion in the latest firmware upgrade now allows PS3 owners with an existing DVD collection to dramatically enhance the viewing pleasure of their DVD collection when viewed through a compatible HD TV set. Not only can DVD movies be enhanced to full 1080p HD quality but so too will PlayStation 2 and PlayStation games be upscaled to provide much improved gaming pleasure.

In a comprehensive update to PS3’s already impressive capabilities, Version 1.80 also allows users to enjoy Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available2.

Version 1.80 also allows users on a home network to seamlessly view and play rich media content such as images, music and video on their PS3, that is stored on their DLNA3 enabled devices such as PCs and laptops elsewhere in the house, reinforcing PS3’s credentials as a home entertainment hub that truly deserves pride of place in the Living Room.

A host of other enhancements include the ability to print photo images stored on PS3’s hard disk or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers.

PS3 owners will be able to upgrade their PS3 with the latest Version 1.80 firmware from 24th May 2007.

1. DVD-ROM (including DVD Video content) can only be upscaled with HDMI compatible TV sets.

2. Use of Remote Play requires a powered up PS3 with Version 1.80 as well as PSP firmware version 3.50 which will be available at the end of May.

3. DLNA – Digital Living Network Alliance. For more info on DLNA, please see http://www.dlna.org/en/consumer/home