Questions about the PS3

dlambirl

I was thinking about getting my boyfriend a PS3 for xmas, just wanted to ask:

Do you need a HD Tv for the console?

Is there anyting else you need for it (for someone who doesnt hv a games console?)

whiterebel

dlambirl wrote: »

I was thinking about getting my boyfriend a PS3 for xmas, just wanted to ask:

Do you need a HD Tv for the console?

Is there anyting else you need for it (for someone who doesnt hv a games console?)

You don't have to have HD tv, but it does look stunning on one. An extra controller maybe? There's only 1 with most packages being sold.

Potential-Monke

I think if you just got him the PS3 he'd be over the moon! Do you ahve t'internet?

dlambirl

only 3 mobile BB so i dont think its good enough for gaming.

good idea with the extra controller!!

anything else i would need??

Potential-Monke

I've the same set up, but apparently with a PS3 and 3DataModem compatable router it's possible for it to work.

Extra controller is all really! Oh, get him Guitar Hero 3 with the controller! You'll play it too!

dlambirl

What game is that?

What games are the best at the minute??

My god this xmas is gonna cost a fortune!!!!

WarZoneBrother

dlambirl wrote: »

I was thinking about getting my boyfriend a PS3 for xmas, just wanted to ask:

Do you need a HD Tv for the console?

Is there anyting else you need for it (for someone who doesnt hv a games console?)

Wow, what a lucky boyfriend..No you don't need a hdtv to play the games but the quality of the games is better on hdtv's but still i use a standard tv for my ps3 most times and between it and the hdtv i cant tell much of a difference but thats probably because i dont know much about them sorta things.

Well of course you would need a game or 2 for it hes hardly gonna sit there with a ps3 waiting to be played and then find out he has no games lol. I would recommend getting him Assassins Creed or something even though I dont really like Assassins Creed at the minute, but most people i know are loving it.

Potential-Monke

It's a game where you play a plastic guitar to some well known songs, brilliant! Look here

dlambirl

WarZoneBrother - Yeah a few games would come in horrid handy!!! Whats Assassins Creed like? I was thinking of gettin him a racing game (someone said Colin Mc Rae DIRT) and something else...... dont know what though!??

Qs

Assassins Creed looks great but recieved mixed reviews. What sort of games does he like?

If he likes shooting/war games Call of Duty 4 is your best option. If he likes football FIFA08 is this years best. DIRT is the best racer AFAIK. Other good games would be Ratchet and Clank, Oblivion, Skate, NHL08, Resistance.

Really depends what he is into.

Varik

motorstorm is the racing game to get for ps3

The_Chopper

FIFA will NEVER be better then PES

Retr0gamer

The_Chopper wrote: »

FIFA will NEVER be better then PES

Actually the new one is.

dlambirl

He doesnt like soccer games so FIFA outta the question and he doesnt really like war games i dont think but i will have to get something other than racing games?!!

He said he seen one with Audi A4s and Twin Cams on the TV recently and I'd love to know what game that is??

edmund_f

Think that would be need for speed pro street

my two cents would be to get it asap and give it to someone with a decent Internet connection, they could download various demos onto the PS3 - give you a taste for what is available for the PS3?..

Know next door neighbor is doing something similar so going to give her a hand and set up the PS3

Qs

Qs wrote: »

Assassins Creed looks great but recieved mixed reviews. What sort of games does he like?

If he likes shooting/war games Call of Duty 4 is your best option. If he likes football FIFA08 is this years best. DIRT is the best racer AFAIK. Other good games would be Ratchet and Clank, Oblivion, Skate, NHL08, Resistance.

Really depends what he is into.

FIFA:D...its not Aprils fool day shes talking about!!. even though PES is bad this yr its still better then FIFA, only a slight improvement from EA¬

yayamark

gilberto_eire wrote: »

FIFA:D...its not Aprils fool day shes talking about!!. even though PES is bad this yr its still better then FIFA, only a slight improvement from EA¬

just home from playschool i see!

GROW UP

dlambirl

What all comes with a new PS3??

yayamark

yayamark wrote: »

just home from playschool i see!

GROW UP

?? ur a prat!!..... i can say FIFA is crap if i want...which it is and sales agree with me!!

The_Chopper

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Actually the new one is.

Any game that you can constantly score from 35 yards easier then you can score when one on one isn't a proper soccer game

witnessmenow

This debate is pointless in this context, as she has already stated he doesn't like football games! If you wanna continue it bring it here.

To get back on topic. Has your boyfriend a console at the moment? If so what games does he have for it?
Colin McCrae seems like a very good game cant see how you could go too far wrong with that.

Assassin's Creed is probably another game that would be good to get

dlambirl

witnessmenow wrote: »

This debate is pointless in this context, as she has already stated he doesn't like football games! If you wanna continue it bring it here.

To get back on topic. Has your boyfriend a console at the moment? If so what games does he have for it?
Colin McCrae seems like a very good game cant see how you could go too far wrong with that.

Assassin's Creed is probably another game that would be good to get

No he hasnt got a console at the min, years back he had the PS1 but i dunno what games he had for it?

Vorrtexx

dlambirl wrote: »

No he hasnt got a console at the min, years back he had the PS1 but i dunno what games he had for it?

Well some good news is that those old PS1 games will still play on a PS3 if he still has them.

dlambirl

would they??
the ps2 games wont work on the 40gb?

Vorrtexx

Nope
only the 60gb and they're harder to get now, plus more expensive

dlambirl

Great:rolleyes:

still_raining

If you've the 40GB version, then sorry you're out of luck. But the 60 or 80GB versions play the following:
http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/bcGames.htm

dlambirl

Is it hard to set up the PS3 for the first time?

firebug_guy

Can some please answer my question...

Does the 40GB PS3 play normal run-of-the-mill DVD's?

dlambirl

I asked that question yesterday as someone told me that it didnt, but another boarder kindly informed me tat it does

Vorrtexx

firebug_guy wrote: »

Can some please answer my question...

Does the 40GB PS3 play normal run-of-the-mill DVD's?

Yes it will play regular DVD movies as long as they are compatible with the same region as the PS3. So a PS3 from Ireland will only play Region 2 DVDs or any region free DVDs

firebug_guy

Vorrtexx wrote: »

Yes it will play regular DVD movies as long as they are compatible with the same region as the PS3. So a PS3 from Ireland will only play Region 2 DVDs or any region free DVDs

Thanks for ye're answer guys!
Another quick question...

My bro works in a shop where he gets a 10% discount. Am I better off buying a PS3 for €360 or the offer in Game PS3 (40gb) with Assasins and some other game for €445? Its not for me, I'm buying for my boyf!

dlambirl

firebug_guy wrote: »

Thanks for ye're answer guys!
Another quick question...

My bro works in a shop where he gets a 10% discount. Am I better off buying a PS3 for €360 or the offer in Game PS3 (40gb) with Assasins and some other game for €445? Its not for me, I'm buying for my boyf!

Can your brother get games at the 10% discount too?

The Game Deal is good but as far as i know - they are changing their deals either today or tomorrow, it might not be the same one when you go to buy yours

phill106

dlambirl wrote: »

Is it hard to set up the PS3 for the first time?

very easy, theres only 3 cables and the controller.
1. Plug in video cable. If you have a hdtv, you will need a hdmi cable, but if you are using a normal tv, the cable is supplied. It goes from playstation into scart socket with a little adapter (supplied).
2. Plug in power lead.
3. Plug in controller into usb lead (supplied) and plug this into usb port in front. This cable doesnt need to be plugged in all the time, it just charges the wireless controller.
4. Flick on the on/off switch at the back, you will see little red light pop on front.
5. tap the on button next to red light and your up!

randombar

Hey dlambirl reckon you should keep an eye out on adverts for a 60Gig one, can play all the old games has extra hard drive and will save ya a bit of money. Any of the systems on it aren't that old and people probably still have the packaging. When you're spending so much I think the boyf would appreciate the console just as much even if it is pre owned.

As for the games with the twin cam and all of that at a guess gran tuirismo hd? but others here can clear that up!

dlambirl

phill106 wrote: »

very easy, theres only 3 cables and the controller.
1. Plug in video cable. If you have a hdtv, you will need a hdmi cable, but if you are using a normal tv, the cable is supplied. It goes from playstation into scart socket with a little adapter (supplied).
2. Plug in power lead.
3. Plug in controller into usb lead (supplied) and plug this into usb port in front. This cable doesnt need to be plugged in all the time, it just charges the wireless controller.
4. Flick on the on/off switch at the back, you will see little red light pop on front.
5. tap the on button next to red light and your up!

Thanks!!
Might save some confusion xmas day!!