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Sorry if you guys get this very often (I couldn't find any posts)...
I'm considering at getting a PS3...
I have a PSP, which is my favorite gadget in the world...
My main concern with the PS3 is that prices of games are currently way too high...
What do people think are the best features of the PS3 that aren't games?

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

Blu-Ray is good, Games are getting cheaper, you can do remote play with your PSP and online play is also very fun.

06/12/2007

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dsreaper says:

Honestly that's all I use it for...
I also buy most games off eBay, brand new titles usually cost around $50.

06/12/2007

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mvfcfan says:

Yea region free games mate, buy them from overseas and your laughing. Certainly alot cheaper then s**tbox 360 games.

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

Heller sells very cheap games in good condition:
www.myps3.com.au/

06/12/2007

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Vinzor says:

reason 1 - cause i said so
reason 2 - cause i said so
reason 3 - is it working yet?

06/12/2007

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acefreemok says:

Can you stream media to the PS3 off the PC?

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

Yes. Its a good idea because then you can have more room on your hard drive.

06/12/2007

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drady says:

Here are my reasons:

1) Great games/getting cheaper/more of them
2) Web browser/can you usb keyboard/mouse so 2nd internet terminal
3) Blu-ray and great dvd player (upscaler, makes your dvds rock)
4) Great media streaming via network from you pc to play any movie format/mp3/photos etc
5) 40gb model has ps1 backwards support, great for the kiddies games

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

There is like a million and one reasons why to buy one!

06/12/2007

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Vinzor says:

hehe, drady pretty much hit it spot on!

but then, you've also gotta consider that the ps3 is like, the sexiest looking machine EVER.

swear to god, once you open the box and see it, your eyes will be glaring and you will drool.

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

Be careful not to get your drool on the PS3 though.

06/12/2007

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drady says:

Oh forgot one if your a real geek, you can actually install a 2nd operating system like linux and it turns it into a 2nd pc in the house, and its approved by sony!

06/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

lol. I don't get linux. Its so complicated. Only attempt it if you are a nerd.

06/12/2007

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Elbow says:

I reckon if they are/were trying to market it as a real good blu-ray player at the start, they should've put some sort of display on the unit with dvd running time, chapter etc like a normal player.

06/12/2007

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kosmos says:

drady said: Oh forgot one if your a real geek, you can actually install a 2nd operating system like linux and it turns it into a 2nd pc in the house, and its approved by sony!

Close, The Linux Distribution to do this is called Yellow Dog, although I believe other distributions are being produced.

acefreemok said: Can you stream media to the PS3 off the PC?

This can be done very easily. Using WMP11 in Vista you can stream most audio files to the PS3. You can use other products like TwonkyVision and TVersity to stream music, video and even transcode unsupported video formats to something the PS3 can playback in real-time (provided there is a sufficient CPU on the PC to perform the task).

07/12/2007

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stonecold says:

People fold

07/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

I don't Fold that much anymore.

07/12/2007

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sturmmann says:

what is folding? I know its on the ps3, but i just dont get what it does.

07/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

The PS3 is so powerful, a lot more powerful than a computer and it helps the people at Stanford University in America be able to try to find a cure for cancer quicker.

07/12/2007

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sturmmann says:

s**t how do the do that? I know its through folding, but how does it work?

07/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

It sends terflops (i think thats what there called) via internet.
en.wikipedia.org/

07/12/2007

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sturmmann says:

thanks Luke i understand now.

07/12/2007

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Luke4123 says:

Your welcome sturmman. If you would like to join the MyPS3 Folding@Home Team, just go here.
www.myps3.com.au/

07/12/2007

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sturmmann says:

Cheers Luke, i will add it tonight after our work christmas party, so i'll be retardedly tanked, so i might have to send myself a reminder.

PS i'll be on COD4 tonight so who ever wants a cheap kill ill be your man!!!

just look our for the drunk on the headset.

07/12/2007

Melbourne, Victoria

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