Reasons why ps3 is not very good.

Kristok · 05-03-2007 03:04AM #1

First didn't come with a hdmi cable, why ?

The controller has no weight to it which makes it feel really cheap.

The ps3 store looks like a really rubbish website.

The menu from the psp dosnt really look good on a big tv.

Downloads dont resume which is something thats really annoying plus you have to just look at it while it downloads.

And if they wanted to pimp blueray why was there no sample movie with it ?

These are my feelings and ive only had it opened an hour but im already starting to think I wasted my money.

Ri_Nollaig · 05-03-2007 03:15AM

Well id imagine that download issue will get fixed in time, i remember the 360 had the same problem till around summer 06.
But also like the 360 id say the ps3 will not truely shine till atleast another 6 months when some big named games start appearing.

McDermotX · 05-03-2007 03:35AM

Kristok wrote:

The menu from the psp dosnt really look good on a big tv.

And if they wanted to pimp blueray why was there no sample movie with it ?

These are my feelings and ive only had it opened an hour but im already starting to think I wasted my money.

I assume you mean the PS3 menu doesn't look well on the PSP screen....
Referring to the remote play function..
or are you referring to the use of the XMB ?
Personally I much prefer it......simplistic, minimalist, professional looking compared to the clunky blades system of the 360..

The fact that a HDMI cable wasn't included is well known since launch........so if you're using the included composite cable, its going to look crap..

You've only given it an hour and already passed judgement?
Have you not tried any games or imported any Blu-rays (no "e" by the way) ?......curious..
The PS3 is essentially the best BD player on the market at the moment.......that in itself makes the price tag work for me, although I cannot speak for people who want a pure games machine....For people who do not want Blu-ray functionality, the price will seem extortionate next to the 360..

The PS Network is still in its infancy so the likes of the background downloading will arrive (probably later this month).......and content at the moment isn't too bad in all fairness..
But it does lack the functionality of the Live system at the moment..

projectmayhem · 05-03-2007 03:56AM

Kristok wrote:

First didn't come with a hdmi cable, why ?

because that adds more cost to an already costly machine. plus, not everyone has a HD-ready tv, so composite is the best option to pack in.

Kristok wrote:

The controller has no weight to it which makes it feel really cheap.

agree'd, but hopefully after e3 we'll have the new sixaxis with vibe.

Kristok wrote:

Downloads dont resume which is something thats really annoying plus you have to just look at it while it downloads.

these issues will be solved in the march 23rd patch, a fact known for about 2 months now. microsoft had the same issue in xbox lives infancy.

Kristok wrote:

And if they wanted to pimp blueray why was there no sample movie with it ?

the first 100,000 ps3 owners in europe will be eligable to apply for a copy of some movie (forgot which one we get). in america a similar deal was done for talladega nights. also, i'm sure the online network has some sort of trailer reel on it. if not, you've got a standard hard-drive there, you can easily "acquire" a hd movie and give it a bash...

Kristok wrote:

These are my feelings and ive only had it opened an hour but im already starting to think I wasted my money.

you have it an hour, feel you've wasted your money but have yet to mention the core factor - games.

you've moaned about the fact that it comes with no cable for YOUR tv, despite the fact that HD tv penetration is nowhere near a level that its a warranted addition to the box, the controller & download things... which were known, and you seriously couldn't have not known about the light controller and download issue before purchasing & then complained about the fact that they didn't give you a free movie. have you ever bought a new media device and gotten a free movie?

what games did you get, how do they look/feel? is the lack of feedback from the controller hindering gameplay? is the machine quiet? does it look sexy under a tv? is it easy to use? is it easy to get online to play games? have you bought any of the online games yet? are they good?

xanthor · 05-03-2007 09:50AM

Well at least you've actually seen one in person, which is more than most people slating it.

projectmayhem wrote:

the first 100,000 ps3 owners in europe will be eligable to apply for a copy of some movie (forgot which one we get). i

Casino Royale . (Which i'd much rather have than Talladega nights myself)
I thought it was more than 100,000 copies though.

Ciaran500 · 05-03-2007 09:58AM

projectmayhem wrote:

because that adds more cost to an already costly machine. plus, not everyone has a HD-ready tv, so composite is the best option to pack in.

Theres no way you can defend the lack of even a component cable with the PS3. HDTV penetration is much higher in the US and I'd assume people with a HDTV would be the people more likely to buy a PS3.

McDermotX · 05-03-2007 12:31PM

Ciaran500 wrote:

Theres no way you can defend the lack of even a component cable with the PS3. HDTV penetration is much higher in the US and I'd assume people with a HDTV would be the people more likely to buy a PS3.

Not trying to defend Sony's decision not to include a HDMI cable as I believe they should have,
but I can understand it.
The inclusion of HD cables with consoles is a very unusual practice, don't forget only the Premium 360 came with component cables, Core owners were forced to buy one. Now obviously price is a factor, and anyone shelling out €600+ would probably expect everything they need to enjoy their expensive console........especially considering MS included a Component cable with the €400+ 360. The price has been discussed ad nauseum and its reasons (BD drive, HDD etc..)..
But Sony have always gone for the base option with their machines and composite still represents the basic input worldwide. They are not going to include two cables to cover all potential owners and drive up costs (despite a €5-10 HDMI tag).

Take the example of the recently released E1 and XE1 HD-DVD players from Toshiba.....€650-€950 machines with NO HDMI cable included (unless you buy directly from Tosh website)

Even Sega came under fire years ago with the PAL Saturn launch when they only included an RGB Scart cable, immediately forcing the majority of new owners to purchase basic composite cables......it was still a "bedroom" machine, with most young owners not having access to Scart displays.
Sony on the other hand, took the composite route with the PS1 and have stayed with it ever since.

Don't forget, any PS2 owners with Component cables can simply use them, and I assume the same is true with the RGB and S-Video cable (haven't tried this myself).
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there will be a few annoyed people when they open their boxes later in the month, but hopefully they'll read the contents before going home :rolleyes:

McDermotX · 05-03-2007 12:32PM

xanthor wrote:

Well at least you've actually seen one in person, which is more than most people slating it.

Casino Royale . (Which i'd much rather have than Talladega nights myself)
I thought it was more than 100,000 copies though.

I think the original press release was 500,000 alright......enough to cover the launch window for Europe

Vegeta · 05-03-2007 03:44PM

How much is a component cable from Sony for the PS3.

projectmayhem · 06-03-2007 02:01AM

xanthor wrote:

I thought it was more than 100,000 copies though.

McDermotX wrote:

I think the original press release was 500,000 alright......enough to cover the launch window for Europe

sorry, my bad. 100,000 was the PSP spiderman thing. got my consoles confused

Vegeta wrote:

How much is a component cable from Sony for the PS3.

€25 i believe

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