robbalvey Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/37061 Backwards compatibility with both PSone and PS2 games. Will use Blu-Ray discs for media; also supports: CD-ROM, CD+RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R Cell processor at 3.2GHz 2.18 teraflops of performance 512MB total: 256MB XDR system RAM at 3.2 GHz; 256MB of GDDRVRAM at 700MHz Slot that supports a detachable 2.5in HDD Six USB ports; Memory Stick Duo, SD and Compact Flash support 2 HDMI outputs, 1 A/V output, 1 SPDIF optical output, and a 1 gigabit ethernet port Video chat, Internet access, digital picture, audio, and video viewing Capable of handling seven Bluetooth controllers Graphics: Chip is called RSX "Reality Synthesizer" by nVidia 128 bit pixel precision and 1080p support 300 million transistors; 90nm process Said to be more powerful than two GeForce 6800 Ultras They had me on "Backwards Compatible" --Robb "Now I'm just waiting to hear about the Nintendo specs!" Alvey The PS3 teaser billboards that are all over Los Angeles for the E3 show this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 ^ Yes! looks like I'll be buying PS3 when it comes out. And checking out the console design it's very slim-line. I can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Makes me wonder if I should have kept my PS2 ... or at least the games for it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman89 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Thank God Sony designed something other than a computer. I'm a little confused about the idea of seven controllers. I mean, c'mon, 7? It's a good number for fairy tales but not for splitting the TV screen. BTW, more info and pics @ Gamespot: http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html?q=1&tag=gs_ps3_topslot_click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Anyone else think the PS3 looks a lot like the Turbo-Grfx "Turbo Duo?" Playstation 3 Turbo Duo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 The controller is kind of creeping me out...why is it so 'long'? Elissa "weird" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Looks great, looks like that will be the system I'll be getting. The only thing I don't like is how they changed the controller. Since the Dual Analog controller was released in 1997, the controller has remained almost the same except for the rumble in the Dual Shock and the pressure sensetive buttons in the Dual Shock 2. After over 7 years of using the same controller setup for PS1 and PS2, I think it will be difficult to get used to something new. The fact that it plays PS1 game and PS2 games is great. I use my PS2 to play my PS1 games all the time, especially my Japanese PS2 since I still am getting Japanese PS1 games (thanks to Konami for not releasing any of those cool Bemani music games in the US besides DDR), so I know I'll play PS1 and PS2 games on the PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Yeah, a cooler shinier version of the Turbo Duo ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Bonus: If you throw the controller at the TV it will come back and hit you in the head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 This looks like a killer system. Again, I won't rush out and get one, waiting at least a year for a good number of games to come out for it. That's going to be the perfect controller to heave at the cat when he's acting up, and then it returns to your hands so you can continue with the hot hooker ganking action in GTA 4: Kill More Stuff... dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmole Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 The specifications are quite impressive, but the processor for the xbox is still more powerful - it contains more cells than the new Sony console - but if I can afford - I'm still having both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I can't wait to get my hands on a Ps3, the only problem I have with the Ps3 is the controller looks wired. I can't see myself getting use to the controller. Other than the controller I think the Ps3 is going to be the best game system EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Yeah, what is with that controller??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 ^ pictures didn't work Robb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 See if those work better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaneymon Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 That looks flash Zane "Ill stick with my PS2 thoe"Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey G. Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 The mic (read : controller) looks very much like the old Microsoft Sidewinder Pro for the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 i showed the controler pic to a few women i work with. Their reactions said it all: They are going for the female audience. A couple of my coworkers said they had 'devices' that looked quite similar to the ps3 controler. Sure adds a new twist to Dual Shock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Eber Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 To me, the main unit design is just another Bang And Olufsen design rip off. BeoLab 4000. something introduced years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Very nice. I've loved both the PS and PS2, so I'll definitely look into getting one of these once the time is right. I agree with Meteornotes, when a new system comes out, it's best to wait a year or two before actually getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasters 4 me Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 when does it come out? I know in the US they release things earlier than in the UK. I wonder if they will make RCT for it, since they did for Xbox. And I wonder what the new DDR games will be like. The graphics will probably be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-XTP- Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 a ps3?? i just got my ps2 bout a year ago my dad will be pleased to hear he's gonna lose another 500$ to a gaming console ^^ x-box sux!! microsoft is for computers.. not game consoles altough i'm in love with halo1 and 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Xbox making e a new system for everything.... but games.. really.. thats what it looks like.. its more of a computer.. The advantage sony will always have over xbox is the games.. ps2 has way better games.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmith Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 ahh who cares about the ps3, im all for the nintendo revolution with there top secret bongo controllers they are hiding from us! BONGO EVERYTHING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev32 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 oops! double post, can robb or elissa delete this post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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